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Episode Archive
Click the following years to see past show schedules.
Date: January 2
Show Number: 17-1
Artist: Best of 30 years 3
About: The final episode in our "Best of" 30 year compilation.
Date: January 9
Show Number: 17-2
Artist: Angelo M
About: This erudite, forcibly retired Pennsylvania steel worker summarizes his profession and struggles in song.
Date: January 16
Show Number: 17-3
Artist: John Manns (New)
About: Making his living primarily as a visual artist, John Manns now shifts his creative emphasis to the power of his musical portraits.
Date: January 23
Show Number: 17-4
Artist: David Roth
About: One of the finest singer songwriters in North America, David has been touring tirelessly, from his Cape Cod Massachusetts home, with his thoughtful songs of social justice- for over 30 years.
Date: January 30
Show Number: 17-5
Artist: Doug Smith
About: Grammy award winning guitarist Doug Smith is simply one of the finest, most tasteful instrumental guitarists in America.
Date: February 6
Show Number: 17-6
Artist: Paula Sinclair
About: Music inspired by the acclaimed Oregon poet William Stafford.
Date: February 13
Show Number: 17-7
Artist: Steve Smith and Hard Road
About: From the deserts of New Mexico, Steve and friends deliver hard charging, yet thoughtful bluegrass influenced original compositions.
Date: February 20
Show Number: 17-8
Artist: Richard Colombo and Laurie Linn
About: Stirring original music by this Pacific Northwest duo, centering around equality and justice in our time.
Date: February 27
Show Number: 17-9
Artist: The Wanderers
About: A tribute to the music of Woody Guthrie by two long-time admirers and seasoned folksingers.
Date: March 7
Show Number: 17-10
Artist: Slipshod Bluegrass
About: Matt Snook and Steve Blanchard serve a tasty Oregon brew of bluegrass-influenced original and traditional music, on guitar, dobro, and banjo.
Date: March 14
Show Number: 17-11
Artist: A Fine Mess
About: Peter Yeates and friends with some Irish music for St. Patrick's Day, recorded live at Artichoke Music in Portland, Oregon
Date: March 21
Show Number: 17-12
Artist: Sky in the Road PLUS! (New)
About: Our very own Dan Rhiger, joined by Rahmana Weist and an expanded cast of evocative instruments and voices on their heartfelt original songs.
Date: March 28
Show Number: 17-13
Artist: Hank Cramer
About: Hailing from Washington State's wild Methow Valley, Hank Cramer tours the west with his powerful stage presence, humor, and firm belief in the power of song.
Date: April 3
Show Number: 17-14
Artist: Bob Zentz
About: This New Mexico Bard and his talented crew render Southwest-inspired original songs and stories.
Date: April 10
Show Number: 17-15
Artist: Brian Cutean (New)
About: This trio of talented Northwest songwriters and multi-instrumentalists enchant with their original songs and fine harmonies.
Date: April 17
Show Number: 17-16
Artist: Anne Hills and Michael Smith
About: This trio of talented musicians has been making albums and performing throughout the country since the 70's, with their multi-instrumental prowess and accurate, close harmonies.
Date: April 24
Show Number: 17-17
Artist: Pretty Gritty with Blaine and Sarah
About: Their sound has echoes of Johnny Cash and June Carter, and other landmark country duos. These young folks are abundantly talented and fun to listen to.
Date: May 1
Show Number: 17-18
Artist: Brad Colerick and Tom Corbett
About: Lincoln and Texas meet here with some thrilling guitar work and evocative lyricism.
Date: May 8
Show Number: 17-19
Artist: David Mallett 2014
About: Maine singer songwriter David Mallett is simply one of the best, known all over the world for his "Garden Song (Inch by Inch, Row by Row)"
Date: May 15
Show Number: 17-20
Artist: Jack Kennedy - Live at Artichoke (New)
About: Kennedy currently lives in Chicago and is releasing a new CD of some of his Northwestern- crafted portraits of people and place.
Date: May 22
Show Number: 17-21
Artist: Donna Lynn and Terry Davis
About: With a dash of the mystical and reverence for the healing power of music, Donna Lynn and Terry bring their homespun, yet elegant words of grace to a wide audience in the Portland, Oregon area.
Date: May 29
Show Number: 17-22
Artist: Tom May - Live at Artichoke (New)
About: The host of "River City Folk" performs some of his newest compositions, interviewed by Artichoke Music's Richard Columbo.
Date: June 5
Show Number: 17-23
Artist: The Fare-Thee-Wells
About: Featuring the music of folk revivial icon Bob Gibson, Meridian Green and friends capture the vitality and still-immediate themes of Gibson's timeless tunes.
Date: June 12
Show Number: 17-24
Artist: Hanz Araki and Friends - Live at Artichoke (2014)
About: One of the most spirited and fun shows we ever recorded at this intimate concert hall on Hawthorne Ave. In Portland, Oregon. Hanz and friends are a celtic music tour-de-force.
Date: June 19
Show Number: 17-25
Artist: Lee Murdock (New)
About: "The Balladeer of the Great Lakes", Lee brings his feel and knowledge of the history of the men and ships who plied the enormous inland seas of Michigan, Erie, Superior, Huron, Erie, and Ontario.
Date: June 26
Show Number: 17-26
Artist: Lincoln Crockett and Chris Kokesh
About: With a rare and pleasing blend of guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and finely tuned vocal arrangements, this is one of our favorite "River City Folk"episodes of recent years.
Date: July 3
Show Number: 17-27
Artist: William Pint and Felicia Dale
About: Traditional music from the sea, along with some original songs- flavored by hurdy-gurdy, banjo, and strong vocals. Live from Artichoke Music.
Date: July 10
Show Number: 17-28
Artist: The Refugees
About: Legendary songwriter and producer Wendy Waldman is joined by Deborah Holland and Cindy Bullens to create a memorable, folk influenced pop blend.
Date: July 17
Show Number: 17-29
Artist: Hank and Claire
About: Hailing from Poulsbo, Washington, Hank and Claire sing some of the best songs by contemporary writers such as Bill Staines, Neal and Leandra, etc- and also present a program on folk icon Pete Seeger.
Date: July 24
Show Number: 17-30
Artist: Tiller's Folly (4)
About: From Portland Maine via Chicago, Heather has grown from a young girl doing one of her earliest radio performances on "River City Folk", to a mature, assured songwriter with a winning way of delivering a song.
Date: July 31
Show Number: 17-31
Artist: Richard Gilewitz
About: Instrumental 12 and 6 string guitar, played with passion and exquisite taste and touch. Richard also has some interesting stories from the road life of a touring guitarist.
Date: August 7
Show Number: 17-32
Artist: Jon Lee
About: With a new 2 CD set, Jon recounts his stories of the storied landscapes, native peoples, and working folks of the Pacific Northwest.
Date: August 14
Show Number: 17-33
Artist: James Hurley
About: Powerful songwriting from a gifted folk musician who has been touring full time and relentlessly for decades.
Date: August 21
Show Number: 17-34
Artist: Kate and Bill Isles
About: This husband and wife duo tours primarily in the midwestern U.S. with their songs of family and place.
Date: August 28
Show Number: 17-35
Artist: Will Hobbs
About: A solo artist and also a member of the Portland band "Woodlander", Will's music focuses on environmental issues and the career of a musician.
Date: September 4
Show Number: 17-36
Artist: Rik Palieri
About: From Vermont, Rik is a mainstay of "Sing Out" magazine, as well as a fine banjoist and songwriter.
Date: September 11
Show Number: 17-37
Artist: Misty River (2)
About: One of the best loved folk/bluegrass groups to ever emerge from the Pacific Northwest, Misty River was a marvel of vocal harmonies and traditional folk stylings.
Date: September 18
Show Number: 17-38
Artist: Anna Tivel
About: Winner of the 2015 Kerrville Folk Festival "New Folk" songwriting competition, Anna is a fine fiddle accompanist as well as being a riveting storyteller and songwriter.
Date: September 25
Show Number: 17-39
Artist: Kevin Burke - Live at Artichoke
About: Legendary fiddle player and storyteller, member of the 70's Bothy Band, and a true giant of Irish traditional music. Recorded live at Artichoke Music in Portland, Oregon.
Date: October 2
Show Number: 17-40
Artist: Jenn and Basho
About: Energetic, interesting original songs by this duo, who is currently touring all across the U.S. and beyond.
Date: October 9
Show Number: 17-41
Artist: Louise Taylor
About: rom our archives, a profile of this fiery, innovative New England songwriter that went on to achieve recognition throughout the folk music community in the early years of this century.
Date: October 16
Show Number: 17-42
Artist: John and Maggie Carty
About: From County Roscommon, Ireland, legendary fiddler John Carty and his daughter Maggie regale us with jigs, reels, airs and stories. John was the musical director for the wonderful movie "Brooklyn", about Irish immigration in the early 20th century.
Date: October 23
Show Number: 17-43
Artist: Tim Grimm
About: From Indiana, Tim has written songs that have been placed in televisions series and movies, while maintaining a touring schedule and working as a writer.
Date: October 30
Show Number: 17-44
Artist: Moe Dixon - Live at Artichoke
About: This well loved singer/songwriter has based himself out of Nashville and Hood River, Oregon over his long career. Live at Artichoke Music in Portland!
Date: November 6
Show Number: 17-45
Artist: Sofia Talvik
About: All the way from Sweden, Sofia Talvik travels the North American continent in an RVwith her heartfelt songs- full of insight and hope.
Date: November 13
Show Number: 17-46
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: November 20
Show Number: 17-47
Artist: Dick Weissman
About: One of the finest chroniclers of acoustic music, from the inception of the folk revival to present, visits us to play a few songs and talk about his recent autobiography, released in 2015.
Date: November 27
Show Number: 17-48
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: December 4
Show Number: 17-49
Artist: Joel Mabus
About: Simply a legend in midwest US acoustic music, Joel is a gifted multi-instrumentalist with a gentle sense of humor and appreciation of traditional folk styles and tunes.
Date: December 11
Show Number: 17-50
Artist: Fine Company (Jim Portillo, Bill Murlin, and Ron Dalton)
About: On their debut album, Jim, Bill and Ron bring a reverence, competance, and affection to the songs they chose of other writers, such as Tom Paxton, and to their own more light-hearted fare. A thoroughly delightful combination from Seattle graces Medicine Whistle Studio for this one!
Date: December 18
Show Number: 17-51
Artist: The Whiskey Minstrels - Live at Artichoke
About: Nolan Murray and Bruce Coughlin give an energetic show of celtic, country, and original music live at Portland's premier acoustic venue.
Date: December 25
Show Number: 17-52
Artist: Best of RCF 2017
About: A compilation of some of the best performances on "River City Folk" this past year!
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