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Episode Archive
Click the following years to see past show schedules.
Date: January 5
Show Number: 15-1
Artist: Sky in the Road (3)
About: Dan Rhiger and Rahmana Weist beautifully blend celtic and other country traditions in their fine original songs. Their voices are an exquisite blend against unusual instrumental accompaniment.
Date: January 12
Show Number: 15-2
Artist: Paul Chasman
About: Paul has been a mainstay of the instrumental guitar community on the west coast for decades; now he is enjoying his new hat of a being singer-songwriter, and is playing songs from his debut sung album on this RCF program.
Date: January 19
Show Number: 15-3
Artist: Piper Leigh and Mark Bowling (New)
About: Music from the Arkansas-Kansas border. Piper's voice has a touch of the blues and rockabilly in her folk stylings, and Mark is a fine guitarist and singer himself.
Date: January 26
Show Number: 15-4
Artist: Paul Sanchez - Live at Artichoke
About: Lovingly honest songs from this talented songwriter, who originally hails from the New Mexico-Mexico border country. Live at Artichoke in Portland!
Date: February 2
Show Number: 15-5
Artist: Otter Creek
About: Music that extolls living in the country, family, and the virtue of thoughtfulness, by this fine Utah duo.
Date: February 9
Show Number: 15-6
Artist: Matt Meighan - Live from Artichoke
About: Matt is known not only for his own finally crafted songs, but for sharing his insight in creating words and music through his workshops here and in Ireland.
Date: February 16
Show Number: 15-7
Artist: Best of Clark County Folk Festival 2014
About: Highlights of Clark County Folk Festival 2014. Some of the highlights of the 2nd annual Clark County, Washington Folk Festival; featuring Kathryn Clare, Beth Wood, the Rite of Spring, and others.
Date: February 23
Show Number: 15-8
Artist: Orville Johnson
About: Everyone's choice for a tasty sideman, Orville excels on the dobro; and also on anything else that has strings! He is a fine singer and songwriter, too.
Date: March 2
Show Number: 15-9
Artist: Misty River (2)
About: These four women from the Pacific Northwest left their mark on the world of harmony, bluegrass, and folk music in the years they were together.
Date: March 9
Show Number: 15-10
Artist: Lauren Sheehan (2)
About: Lauren is a prolific folk blues performer, playing all over the U.S. at festivals and concerts. Her newest project profiles the story of Gibson guitars and the women who play them.
Date: March 16
Show Number: 15-11
Artist: A Fine Mess - Live at Artichoke
About: Irish Music for St. Patrick's week! Dublin born Peter Yeates is joined here by Rich Gillette and Mike West for a rollicking live set.
Date: March 22
Show Number: 15-12
Artist: Jenn and Basho (New)
About: From the Pacific Northwest originally, Jenn and Basho are making their reputation the time honored hard way- traveling and performing their heartfelt music wherever they can.
Date: March 30
Show Number: 15-13
Artist: Bryan Bowers
About: The person who single-handedly popularized an instrument, Bryan is a virtuoso on the Autoharp. He is also a masterful singer, in the fashion of Bill Monroe, and a spellbinding storyteller.
Date: April 6
Show Number: 15-14
Artist: Jack Williams
About: Jack has been a full time musician and traveler for 50 years, and it shows through in his thoughtful songs and accomplished guitar accompaniment.
Date: April 13
Show Number: 15-15
Artist: Anaïs Mitchell - Jefferson Hamer
About: Doing songs from their "Childs Ballads" CD, they give astounding life and energy to these ancient compositions above love and loss. Some of the finest guitar and harmony work we at "River City Folk have ever heard.
Date: April 20
Show Number: 15-16
Artist: Moe Dixon
About: This troubador who splits his time between Colorado and Oregon gives you a lot to enjoy, as he uses guitar, ukelele and mandolin to create a celebratory evening; recorded live at Artichoke Music.
Date: April 27
Show Number: 15-17
Artist: Kathryn Claire
About: One of the most talented, hardest working women in the acoustic folk music world, Kathryn is simply a wonder on both guitar and fiddle. Recorded live at Artichoke Music in Portland, Oregon.
Date: May 4
Show Number: 15-19
Artist: Best of Clark County Folk 2014
About: Some of the best performances from this yearly event, which takes place at Moulton Falls Winery just north of Vancouver, WA.
Date: May 11
Show Number: 15-20
Artist: Tracy Spring
About: After a hiatus, Tracy is back touring the West Coast with her thoughtful songs and lovely guitar style.
Date: May 18
Show Number: 15-21
Artist: River City Folk Duets with Tom May
About: Celebrating 30 years of "River City Folk" this very special program features duets from our archives with host Tom May: joined by guests including Beppe Gambetta, Bill Staines, Bill Morrissey, Steve Gillette, and others.
Date: May 25
Show Number: 15-22
Artist: Ann Hills and Michael Smith (New)
About: Two of the most most well known figures over the last 30 years of acoustic music team up on this memorable program.
Date: June 1
Show Number: 15-23
Artist: Beth Wood
About: A new program, recorded live from Artichoke music in Portland Oregon, spotlighting this versatile, energetic singer songwriter.
Date: June 8
Show Number: 15-24
Artist: James Hurley
About: James Hurley is known for his inveterate travel schedule, doing gigs all over the U.S. His dedication to his art is obvious in his eloquent lyrics and songs.
Date: June 15
Show Number: 15-25
Artist: Cabin Fever NW
About: These two talented ladies from Bellingham, WA draw on traditional influences and close harmonies to create warm, evocative acoustic paintings.
Date: June 22
Show Number: 15-26
Artist: Jim Salestrom (1)
About: This Breckinridge, Colorado resident has toured with John Denver and Dolly Parton, as well as presenting his own well-loved songs all across the country and overseas.
Date: June 29
Show Number: 15-28
Artist: Lincoln Crockett and Chris Kokesh
About: The combination of Chris's fiddle and Lincoln's mandolin is a perfect backdrop for their original and traditional songs.
Date: July 6
Show Number: 15-29
Artist: Best of River City Folk part 1
About: 30 year anniversary program. Part one of our 30 year retrospective of highlights from the past 30 years of performances on "River City Folk".
Date: July 13
Show Number: 15-30
Artist: Best of River City Folk part 2
About: 30 year anniversary program. Part two of our 30 year retrospective of highlights from the past 30 years of performances on "River City Folk".
Date: July 20
Show Number: 15-31
Artist: Best of River City Folk part 3
About: 30 year anniversary program. Part three of our 30 year retrospective of highlights from the past 30 years of performances on "River City Folk".
Date: July 27
Show Number: 15-32
Artist: Jasper Lepak - Live at Artichoke
About: One of the fine young singer-songwriters touring the country today, recorded live at Artichoke Music
Date: August 10
Show Number: 15-34
Artist: Donna Lynn and Terry Davis
About: Music of hope and affirmation by this talented Portland, Oregon duo.
Date: August 17
Show Number: 15-35
Artist: Kathryn Claire (1)
About: Kathryn is equally talented as a singer songwriter with her guitar, and also as a celtic fiddler. She is accompanied here by her trio on this rollicking episode, recorded live at Artichoke Music.
Date: August 24
Show Number: 15-36
Artist: Jill Trenholm (2)
About: At home onstage or on a television soundstage, this multi-talented, Oregon singer imparts her songs with passion and verve.
Date: August 31
Show Number: 15-37
Artist: Best of Clark County Folk Festival 2014
About: Some of the highlights from the 2014 festival, featuring the Benign Band, The Rite of Spring, Loren Schulte and Mike Propson, and others.
Date: September 7
Show Number: 15-38
Artist: Kerry Grombacher
About: Singing his songs of the west and of everyday folks working hard, this New Orleans based artist captures the essence of the high plateaus and mountains of the more remote corners of our country.
Date: September 14
Show Number: 15-39
Artist: Kelly Bosworth (New)
About: Kelly is a talented young singer songwriter from Portland, Oregon, just starting to take wing with her dynamic voice and emotional compositions.
Date: September 21
Show Number: 15-40
Artist: Mary Flower
About: One of the most respected women in blues music in the U.S., Mary Flower is a precise guitar technician as well as skilled interpreter.
Date: September 28
Show Number: 15-41
Artist: Spencer Bohren
About: From the New Orleans tradition that combines blues and jazz, Spencer creates an unforgettable tapestry of everyday folks striving, on his lap steel and guitar.
Date: October 5
Show Number: 15-42
Artist: Andrew Calhoun (2)
About: The founder of the well respected "Waterbug" record label sings some of his newer compositions.
Date: October 12
Show Number: 15-43
Artist: Cole Carr - Live at Artichoke
About: Cole is a very young man with a certainty of the worth and power of words and music, and performs with a seasoning beyond his years.
Date: October 19
Show Number: 15-44
Artist: Mindy Dillard (New)
About: Touring nationally, Mindy Dillard is an example to women everywhere on the possibilities of an artistic life. [Recorded 8 2015]
Date: October 26
Show Number: 15-45
Artist: Larry Murante (2)
About: From Seattle, Larry is a thoughful, expressive songwriter and singer with a deft ability to crystallize a story into a compelling song.
Date: November 2
Show Number: 15-46
Artist: Leela and Ellie Grace
About: These talented sisters who now live on opposite sides of the country bring their sweet, Appalachian influenced harmonies and stylings to both original and traditional melodies.
Date: November 9
Show Number: 15-47
Artist: Dan Weber (2)
About: Performing at festivals and gigs across the U.S., Dan presents Woody Guthrie style, grassroots original songs, entertainingly sung.
Date: November 16
Show Number: 15-48
Artist: Southpaw Bluegrass Band
About: Goodtime bluegrass picking by these midwesterners from Nebraska and Iowa.
Date: November 23
Show Number: 15-49
Artist: Anna Tivel (New)
About: The winner of the 2015 Kerrville "newfolk" competition is a fine songwriter and an equally talented fiddle player, as well.
Date: November 30
Show Number: 15-50
Artist: The Whiskey Minstrels - Live at Artichoke
About: Multi-instrumentalist Nolan Murray and songwriter Bruce Coughlin team up for a memorable live show of blazing tunes and Bruce's evocative compositions.
Date: December 7
Show Number: 15-51
Artist: Brooks Robertson
About: This young guitar phenomenon remains one of the most enjoyable and striking guitarists we have ever featured on "River City Folk".
Date: December 14
Show Number: 15-52
Artist: Richard Colombo
About: Recorded live in Portland, Oregon, Richard's fine songs inspire, celebrate, and chronicle our lives, in the finest tradition of folk music.
Date: December 21
Show Number: 15-53
Artist: Cal Scott - Live at Artichoke
About: Cal is a talented arranger and guitarist, as well as being a talented (and also humorous) songwriter.
Date: December 28
Show Number: 15-54
Artist: Best of RCF 2015
About: A compilation of some of the best performances on "River City Folk" this past year!
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