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Episode Archive
Click the following years to see past show schedules.
Date: January 4
Show Number: 21-1
Artist: Josephine County
About: Headed by Celtic flute sensation Hanz Araki in Maine and gifted singer Colleen Raney, Josephine County combines country and Celtic into an exciting blend.
Date: January 11
Show Number: 21-2
Artist: Chuck Suchy
About: From a long farming tradition, Chuck and his family have worked the soil outside of Bismarck, North Dakota for decades. His songs eloquently portray the
struggles and triumphs, history and weather of the Flickertail State and its people.
Date: January 18
Show Number: 21-3
Artist: Jaspar Lepak
About: This prolific Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter has a beautiful, crystalline voice- and a folder of marvelous new songs that are showcased on her just released album, “ Desert Ghosts”. Recorded live at Artichoke Music in late 2020.
Date: January 25
Show Number: 21-4
Artist: Laurie McClain (3)
About: Delightful songs with unexpected twists by this Nashville singer/songwriter. Laurie’s voice and genuineness adds to the charming quality of her music.
Date: February 1
Show Number: 21-5
 Artist: Highlights of Winterfolk 2020
About: No “Winterfolk” in Portland this year because of the pandemic- but some grand performances reprised from last year’s event here, featuring Tracy Grammer, Kate Power and Steve Einhorn, Tom May, and others…..
Date: February 8
Show Number: 21-6
Artist: Beth Wood
About: One of the most exciting talents to emerge from the Pacific Northwest in recent years, Beth’s journey took her from Texas, to Colorado, and then to the idyllic town of Sisters, Oregon. Along the way, she has performed her songs to thousands who have delighted in her music.
Date: February 15
Show Number: 21-7
Artist: Tom Begich
About: The remarkable landscape of Southeastern Alaska has been Tom’s home for decades now. His songs capture the magnificence and isolation of the “Last Frontier”
Date: February 22
Show Number: 21-8
Artist: Richard Colombo; Laurie Linn
About: Stirring original music by this Pacific Northwest duo, centering around equality and justice in our time.
Date: March 1
Show Number: 21-9
Artist: Brooks Robertson (solo)
About: This guitar prodigy is simply a delight to listen to. Amazingly fast on the fingerboard, with a charming personality as well- he has also now developed an extensive online curriculum for fingerstyle guitar.
Date: March 8
Show Number: 21-10
Artist: Misty Mamas
About: From Washington State, the Misty Mamas combine fine harmonies and a bluegrass sensibility with their fine original songs.
Date: March 15
Show Number: 21-11
Artist: Small Potatoes (2)
About: Rich Pezioso and Jackie Manning have carved out an enviable musical touring career, with their evocative original songs, humor, and theatrical presentations. They are favorites at festivals and premier folk clubs nationwide.
Date: March 22
Show Number: 21-12
Artist: Brad Colerick and Tom Corbett
About: These two fine songwriters and pickers combine forces in a dynamic combination of songs that will get your toes a tapping.
Date: March 29
Show Number: 21-13
Artist: Darryl Purpose
About: An enthusiastic promoter of other singer/ songwriter’s works as well as his own, this Allenspark, Colorado resident has had a long touring career in the US and overseas.
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Date: April 5
Show Number: 21-14
Artist: Jack Williams
About: A legend among the fraternity of on-the-road folksingers, Jack Williams has been plying his trade on the backroads of America for decades. From Arkansas, Jack is a gifted guitarist and a composer of songs that will stay with you- long after his van is heading down the road once again.
Date: April 12
Show Number: 21-15
Artist: Jamie Stillway
About: Jamie travels across the U.S. and beyond with her elegant instrumentals, performing at festivals, concerts and symposiums that impart the magic of the 6 string guitar.
Date: April 19
Show Number: 21-16
Artist: Bob Howard
About: The director of Artichoke Music in Portland, one of the very few concert halls/stores/instructional academies for folk music of all kinds in the U.S.- Bob is also a fine singer songwriter and performer. It is a privilege to present his songs and stories from “ the other side of the curtain”. After some pandemic cancellations, this resumes our “live from Artichoke Music” series- exciting!
Date: April 26
Show Number: 21-17
Artist: Bryan Bowers (3)
About: The acknowledged master of the autoharp, Bryan has a traditional voice that commands attention for his powerfully delivered songs of his own and others. His storytelling is also an integral part of his shows, and will leave you spellbound.
Date: May 3
Show Number: 21-18
Artist: Bruce Coughlin SOLO
About: Perhaps best known as the lead singer and writer of the dynamic celtic oriented group “Tiller’s Folly” from Canada- Bruce is profiled here in this special program featuring songs from his acclaimed solo album, incorporating elements of the blues into his entertaining and revelatory
recent compositions.
Date: May 10
Show Number: 21-19
Artist: Hank and Claire
About: From the small town of Poulsbo, Washington- Hank and Claire have ranged throughout the Northwest with their presentations of their own songs and other songwriters they love, as well as important shows that emphasize the musical heritage of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seegar.
Date: May 17
Show Number: 21-20
Artist: Brooks Hill - Live at Artichoke
About: A new program featuring the strong contralto voice and songwriting of Cindy Lou Banks, the filigreed ornamentation of Brad Price on acoustic guitar, and the bass and harmony vocals of Donny Wright.
Date: May 24
Show Number: 21-21
Artist: John and Maggie Carty
About: From Ballyhedreen, County Roscommon Ireland, this father-daughter duo explores the nuance and beauty of traditional Irish music, as well as the roots and legend behind the songs and tunes. John was the musical director of the acclaimed Hollywood film about Irish emigration, “Brooklyn.”
Date: May 31
Show Number: 21-22
Artist: Three Together (2)
About: Doug and Judy Smith, along with Don Mitchell, do an entertaining job of revisiting some of the great pop songs of our youth- done with an folk/acoustic interpretation, enthusiasm, and flair.
Date: June 7
Show Number: 21-23
Artist: Will Hobbs
About: Singer-songwriter Will Hobbs has had a long career in acoustic music, both in ensembles and as a solo artist. His songs are spare, effective portraits of place and people he has encountered.
Date: June 14
Show Number: 21-24
Artist: William Pint and Felicia Dale - Live at Artichoke (2)
About: Songs of the western seas and beyond by this dynamic duo from Seattle, featuring the seldom heard hurdy-gurdy and their close harmonies.
Date: June 21
Show Number: 21-25
Artist: Jim Faddis
About: An award winning songwriter at such events as Sisters Folk Festival in Oregon, Jim captures small town life in rural America in his heartfelt, plainspoken songs.
Date: June 28
Show Number: 21-26
Artist: Best of 30 Years - Volume 2 (3)
About: As we ready to embark on the 36th year of “River City Folk”-here is one of the compilation programs we aired to celebrate our 30th year- with musical luminaries still active in the acoustic music revival.
Date: July 5
Show Number: 21-27
Artist: Cal Scott - Live at Artichoke
About: Cal is a narrative songwriter with an instinct for profiling place and era- with a touch of humor, and a jazzy turn to many of his melodies.
Date: July 12
Show Number: 21-28
Artist: Dan Crary and Beppe Gambetta
About: From the “River City Folk” archives, two of the most gifted pickers in the acoustic music world- from California and Italy, respectively. Sparks fly and the audience at the Aladdin Theatre in Portland is electrified by this “Winterfolk” performance.
Date: July 19
Show Number: 21-29
Artist: Cabin Fever Northwest - Live at Artichoke
About: These wonderfully talented women from Bellingham, Washington write and sing with a reverence for the tradition of the music- but also an eye towards the world we live in. Woody would be proud!
Date: July 26
Show Number: 21-30
Artist: Don Lange
About: An important figure in the Chicago folk music scene in the 70’s, Don went on to found an acclaimed winery in Oregon’s Yamhill Valley in the 80’s- but still writes songs, performs, and features acoustic music at his
Beautiful facility just outside of Dundee, OR.
Date: August 2
Show Number: 21-31
Artist: Ben Bedford
About: Ben's song inspiration and topics run the gamut from Abraham Lincoln, to Jack London, to the men who first envisioned airplanes and air travel. Lovely singing and interesting guitar work, too!
Date: August 9
Show Number: 21-32
Artist: Sky in the Road (3)
About: Life affirming music, played exquisitely, by Rahmana Weist and Dan Rhiger. Influenced by music from both India and Ireland, a potent blend of west and east.
Date: August 16
Show Number: 21-33
Artist: Tom May - Live at Artichoke
About: Richard Columbo interviews "River City Folk" host Tom May, as he plays some of his more recent songs from his 14th album, "A Road Worth Driving Down."
Date: August 23
Show Number: 21-34
Artist: The Fare Thee Wells
About: Meridian Green is the daughter of folk legend Bob Gibson. She and partner Rick Grumbacher remind us why his music was so important at the time- and is still relevant today.
Date: August 30
Show Number: 21-35
Artist: Avery Hill (2)
About: One of the very best younger songwriters working on the west coast today, Avery's music is sincere and thoughtful without being maudlin. Her music inspires us to live a more authentic life- with compassion and grace.
Date: September 6
Show Number: 21-36
Artist: Anne Weiss (2)
About: Anne's bluesy, powerful voice and songs have graced dozens of festival stages in Oregon, California, and Washington.
Date: September 13
Show Number: 21-37
Artist: Curtis and Loretta (4)
About: These long time minstrels from Minnesota newest album is titled "When there is Good to be Done"- and that has pretty much been the motivation for their musical career. With a variety of instruments, including harp and octave mandolin, they focus on the lives of folks who have made a positive difference.
Date: September 20
Show Number: 21-38
Artist: Cabin Fever Northwest - Live at Artichoke 2021
About: Our broadcast of this very special show earlier in the year had major technical glitches- here is the complete and corrected show, with these wonderful women from Bellingham, WA-Tara Caldwell and Dianne Bochsler.
Date: September 27
Show Number: 21-39
Artist: Dennis Warner (3)
About: One of the hardest working men in acoustic music, Dennis did not let the pandemic stop his creativity. His album, "Pilot Me", is a gem and has generated extensive play on folk radio nationwide.
Date: October 4
Show Number: 21-27
Artist: Jim Pipher with Steve Hansen
About: These two abundantly talented Lincoln, Nebraska men have been performing acoustic music throughout their region and beyond for decades. Original songs here that capture the sweetness of the prairie towns and lifestyle- that in many ways has now disappeared or are rapidly fading.
Date: October 11
Show Number: 21-28
Artist: Larry Murante - Live at Artichoke 2021
About: From Seattle, Larry Murante is a powerful singer songwriter- with great guitar accompaniment to his insightful songs. He has a voice that is alternatively insistent, lovely, and compelling.
Date: October 18
Show Number: 21-29
Artist: Kray Van Kirk
About: From Alaska via New York and California, Kray Van Kirk's songs capture a whimsical quality- in the characters he chooses to portray in his compositions.
Date: October 25
Show Number: 21-30
Artist: Best of 30 years - Volume 3
About: A compilation of some of the best performances over the past three decades of RCF-including Peter Yarrow, David Mallett, and many other acoustic music luminaries.
Date: November 1
Show Number: 21-44
Artist: Kristen Grainger and True North - Live at Artichoke
About: Kristen Grainger and Dan Wetzel perform their thoughtful, yet spirited songs from their 2020 release "Ghost Tattoo"- one of the most played albums on folk radio. Bluegrass, yes- but so much more.
Date: November 8
Show Number: 21-45
Artist: Hanz Araki and Friends - Live at Artichoke
About: A rousing set of songs performed before an enthusiastic Portland audience. Celtic flute, fiddle, and bodran along with great vocals.
Date: November 15
Show Number: 21-46
Artist: Steve Cheseborough - Live at Artichoke 2021
About: Steve is a blues master, steeped in the history and lore of this distinctly American music. His guitar work is precise and evocative, and his passion for the form comes through in his spirited performance.
Date: November 22
Show Number: 21-47
Artist: Lee Murdock
About: "The Troubador of the Great Lakes" favors us with his original and traditional songs of shipwrecks, great deeds of derring-do, and the folks who settled that unique section of North America.
Date: November 29
Show Number: 21-48
Artist: River City Folk "Duets" with Tom May and Guests
About: Some duets Tom has done with his broadcast guests over this past 36 years, including songs with Beppe Gambetta, Bill Morrissey, Bill Staines, and many others.
Date: December 6
Show Number: 21-49
Artist: The Whiskey Minstrels - Live at Artichoke
About: Nolan Murray on mandolin and fiddle joins with songwriter extraordinaire Bruce Coughlan for an exciting live performance, at Portland, Oregon's Artichoke Music.
Date: December 13
Show Number: 21-50
Artist: Fine Company
About: This trio of talented musicians from the Seattle area impress with their own songs, as well as lesser known classics by Tom Paxton and other distinguished songwriters. Fine harmonies and fine guitar work by Fine Company!
Date: December 20
Show Number: 21-51
Artist: Hank Cramer - Live at Artichoke 2021
About: One of the most entertaining and riveting entertainers and acoustic musicians in the U.S.- Hank has a repertoire that reflects his varied life experiences as a soldier, shantyman, cowboy, and emergency responder.
Expect some celtic songs, a tune or two of his own, some well placed humor, and simply a delightful presentation.
Date: December 26
Show Number: 21-52
Artist: Best of River City Folk 2021
About: Some of the best live performances on the broadcast this year, as we emerge from this difficult period!
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