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Local Music

  • Members of the Balourdet String Quartet in conversation with Jim Tevenan.
  • Band members Gary Hanson, Kevin Wakefield, and Rick Wakefield share the story of their regionally popular early 1980's progressive hard rock group.
  • Performance by and conversation with pianists Matt Goodrich and Melody Puller.
  • Join host John Johnson and band members Pete Arther, Fritz Braukmann, and Randy Albright for a second visit to their 50-year legacy.
  • Host John Johnson discusses the story of country singer/songwriter and long time Elk, WA resident Homer Joy with his daughter Stephanie Joy-Marko.
  • Samples of Spokane's legendary recording studio of 1950's-1980's with co-owner Irene Carter, recorded in 1994.
  • Host Michael Millham and friends discuss Spokane luthier Pat Foster and his guitars, and play music illustrating their own Foster instruments.
  • Host John Johnson is joined by John Marquette and John Hill for another sampling of superb roots rock from their Day Off Band of Bonners Ferry, ID.
  • Guest Jim Ballou joins host John Johnson to showcase the original songs—and the stories behind them—from Jim's excellent 1988 indie rock album recorded in Sandpoint.
  • Local musician Greg Beumer shares highlights from his spiritually-themed releases through the decades with host John Johnson.