Best Dulcimer Podcasts (2024)

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OHR Presents: Dulcimer Jamboree 2024! 59:03

1d ago59:03

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This week, here comes Dulcimer Jamboree once again! Each year, dulcimer players from all over come to the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas for a weekend of learning, listening, and loving all things dulcimer. Each evening of the event features concerts by world renowned dulcimer teachers and performers. We’ll enjoy highlights…

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Episode 706 - "Mountain Dulcimer Quick-Start"

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Direct Download Bing takes a no-frills approach to getting started with mountain dulcimer. Here he demonstrates how to 1) figure out tunes you know, 2) make up your own tunes, 3) noodle around, all after a quick tutorial on how to play the drone melody style. A great beginners resource, or for the passing curious. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraf…

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Invasion Of The Space Brummies 2:03:22

14d ago2:03:22

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Iain and Mark welcome those two cheeky scamps Doc Whom and Mark John from Diddly Dum to discuss Robert Holmes' debut story The Krotons. Mark and Doc recommend: To Serve Them All My Days The Sweeney and The Slough House series by Mick Herron Iain recommends Turn The Lights Back On by Billy Joel Mark recommends The Traitors…

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Episode 705 - "The DulciVox Pro"

20d ago

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Direct Download Bing arrives at Folkcraft Instruments in Woodburn, Indiana, and gets a behind-the-scenes look at production of the new DulciVox mountain dulcimers. He also takes his new DulciVox Pro for a test-drive through some fiddle tunes, O'Carolan, and Meatloaf. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking…

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Episode 704 - "New Tune: 'Gebhard'"

26d ago

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Direct Download Arriving at his first tour stop, Bing writes a new tune inspired by the Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Traditional Music Festival, taking place this weekend at Goold Park in Morris, Illinois (That's June 8th and 9th for you in the present.) Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimer…

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Episode 703 - “One Last Bit of New Jam Book!”

1M ago

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Direct Download One last bit of music from Mountain Dulcimer in the Band (Book 8) featuring a walk-through of “Hard Times” by Stephen Foster and some fancy interlude chords. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…

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Episode 702 - "Even More New Jam Book!"

1M ago

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Direct Download Another snippet of the May 8th edition of Mountain Dulcimer in the JAM!, a monthly online workshop/jam sprung from the pages of the tune-and-backing-track series, Mountain Dulcimer in the Band. Today's episode features “Wild Mountain Thyme” in the style of Dire Straits! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wo…

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The Hammered Dulcimer 1:40:55

1M ago1:40:55

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Mark and Iain are joined by their old chum Harry Whitley for a look back at Derrick Sherwin's 'The Invasion'. Harry's YouTube Channel Who Can Convince You? John Wetton: An Extraordinary Life McMillan Local Iain recommends 'Politics On The Edge' by Rory Stewart Harry recommends 'The Age Of Plastic' by The Buggles Mark recommends 'Ghosts'…

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Episode 701 - "More New Jam Book!"

2M ago

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Direct Download Another snippet of the May 8th edition of Mountain Dulcimer in the JAM!, a monthly online workshop/jam sprung from the pages of the tune-and-backing-track series, Mountain Dulcimer in the Band. Today's episode features “Wild Mountain Thyme” in the style of Dire Straits! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wo…

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OHR Presents: The Creek Rocks & Grace Stormont 59:03

2M ago59:03

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This week, Springfield, Missouri based Ozark original husband & wife duo The Creek Rocks recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with these genuine Ozark troubadours. A bonus offering of songs and interviews with Ozark original singer-songwriter and multiple ACMA winner Grace Stormont.The Creek Rocks from Springfield, Mi…

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Episode 700 - "New Jam Book!"

2M ago

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Direct Download Episode 700 shares a snippet of the May 8th edition of Mountain Dulcimer in the JAM!, a monthly online workshop/jam sprung from the pages of the tune-and-backing-track series, Mountain Dulcimer in the Band. With Book 8 newly released, Bing walks through "Keep on the Sunny Side", and then sets everyone loose on the backing track. Pla…

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OHR Presents: The Howlin' Brothers Return 59:03

2M ago59:03

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This week, unconventional folk-blues-Americana-bluegrass trio “The Howlin’ Brothers” recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with these folk music mavericks.“The Howlin’ Brothers are a Nashville based string band composed of Ian Craft, Ben Plasse and Jared Green. Anchored in a bed of old-time blues and bluegrass, their u…

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Episode 699 - "Can't Help Starkly"

2M ago

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Direct Download Continuing with the Stark Session series, featuring the Folkcraft Instruments DulciVox mountain dulcimer, Bing works up “Can't Help Falling In Love” from melody to full arrangement with chords and rhythm. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the …

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Episode 698 - The DulciVox

2M ago

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Direct Download In a continuing series of episodes featuring The Stark Sessions, Bing deconstructs “Lean On Me”, distilling it to the melody, then adding harmony and support. He is playing the third prototype of the Folkcraft Instruments DulciVox, which is now officially available to order from Folkcraft.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Inst…

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Over My Dead Karkus 1:08:56

3M ago1:08:56

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Iain and Mark are joined by the Über talented Lee Shackleford from Discussing Who for a chat about Peter Ling's 'The Mind Robber'. Mark recommends 'Holly' by Stephen King Iain recommends 'The Amazing Adventures Of Kavalier & Clay' by Michael Chabon Lee recommends 'Relativity'

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Episode 697 - "Lean On Me Starkly"

3M ago

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Direct Download In a continuing series of episodes featuring The Stark Sessions, Bing deconstructs “Lean On Me”, distilling it to the melody, then adding harmony and support. He is playing the third prototype of the Folkcraft Instruments DulciVox, which is now officially available to order from Folkcraft.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Inst…

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OHR Presents: Adam Fudge & Friends 59:03

3M ago59:03

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This week, an accidental masterpiece performance featuring three finger bluegrass banjo Jedi and Ozark original Adam Fudge & friends recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park.Once in a while, when things don’t go as planned, something happens that’s unexpectedly great. To quote famed artist Bob Ross, a “happy accident.” One such happy accid…

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Episode 696 - "Georgia On My Mind Starkly"

3M ago

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Direct Download In a continuing series of episodes featuring The Stark Sessions, Bing deconstructs “Georgia On My Mind”, distilling it to the melody, then adding harmony and support. He is playing the third prototype of the Folkcraft Instruments DulciVox, which is now officially available to order from Folkcraft.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcr…

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Episode 695 - "Georgia On My Mind"

3M ago

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Direct Download Bing debuts a new arrangement of the Georgia State Song, “Georgia On My Mind”, created and workshopped at the first Expedition Dulcimer at Stone Mountain Manor in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Here, a collection of visuals and moments from the week. Www.ExpeditionDulcimer.com For more info Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments,…

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OHR Presents: Dale Ann Bradley 59:03

3M ago59:03

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This week, Kentucky Music Hall of Fame member and six time International Bluegrass Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year, Dale Ann Bradley, recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park.“Dale Ann Bradley is a Kentucky native who is proud of her state. Her music reflects that love as she often sings of the state’s multiple charms includi…

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Episode 694 - "Deep Track On The Road"

3M ago

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Direct Download Another livestreamed workshop from an rv in a North Carolina strip mall parking lot. Bing introduces a series called Deep Track, which takes an immersive approach to study. This episode is for chromatic mountain dulcimer tuned DAD – and the study is in the key of F major, going over the I, IV, and V chords in familiar shapes. Attend…

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Episode 693 - "II On The Road"

3M ago

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Direct Download Bing livestreams The Ionian Institute from his rv in a North Carolina strip mall parking lot. Attend workshops for free at www.Patreon.com/BingFutch Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…

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The Kashmir Tandoori 1:39:39

4M ago1:39:39

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We're back with Season 6! Mark and Iain are joined by national treasure Tim from The Missing Episodes Podcast for a fun discussion about 'The Dominators'. Tim on Twitter Iain recommends 'Perhaps' by Guns 'N' Roses Mark recommends 'Nick Drake: The Life' by Richard Morton Jack 'Who Gives A Flux' 'Who's He?' 'A Hamster With A Blunt Penknife' Tim recom…

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OHR Presents: Voices 59:03

4M ago59:03

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This week, voices. A collection of contemporary folk singers with unique and authentic voices recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park.Ballad singing is a primary form of expression in folk music. Folk ballads merge melody and story to recount events but also transport the listener to an emotional space. How well a ballad can bring the listene…

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Episode 692 - "Found At Sea"

4M ago

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Direct Download “Found At Sea” is a new tune that Bing composed and recorded on March 8th, inspired by the 2024 Castaway Music Cruise. Here, it provides the soundtrack for a glimpse at the seafaring fun aboard the Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas. Www.CastawayMusicCruise.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill…

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Episode 691 - "Celebration of a Decade"

4M ago

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Direct Download A glimpse at the music and merriment that took place at the 10th Annual Florida Gulf Coast Dulcimer Retreat in Homosassa Springs, Florida. GulfCoastDulcimer.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…

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OHR Presents: The Casey Penn Band 59:03

4M ago59:03

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This week, Ozark original ACMA nominated and rising national bluegrass sensation The Casey Penn Band recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, an interview with Casey Penn. As a bonus, music and commentary from Ozark original prodigies and Mountain View’s very own Ozark Strangers.Based in Central Arkansas, Casey Penn is an Arkansas C…

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Episode 690 - "Simba, Queen of Milagro"

4M ago

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Direct Download A new tune inspired by Bing's oldest cat, Simba. Includes introductions to all five rescued felines at Casa de Milagro, and a tribute to Simba's BFF, Roscoe, who left for Rainbow Bridge in January. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program…

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Episode 689 - "Colored Aristocracy"

4M ago

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Direct Download The Stark Sessions are bare-bones song studies shot in high contrast black and white with no dialogue, allowing viewers to focus on the tune at hand. For this session, the song, “Colored Aristocracy”, is broken down into melody, drone melody and then chords are added along with a backing track. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft In…

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Episode 688 - "Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss"

5M ago

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Direct Download Bing teaches the tune “Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss” on mountain dulcimer in the key of D, tuned DAD, and then cranks up the backing tracks to audition the song for “Mountain Dulcimer in the Band (Book 8)”. Play along with the band and Bing, plus download tracks at http://www.Patreon.com/BingFutch Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkc…

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OHR Presents: Steam Machine 59:03

5M ago59:03

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This week, authentic Minneapolis old time bluegrass string band Steam Machine recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, an interview with the bands founders AJ Srubas and Rina Rossi. Joining AJ and Rina in this performance are David Robinson on banjo and Andrew Deia on upright bass.“Steam Machine is a midwest based old time/bluegrass mus…

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Episode 687 - "Shaving A Dead Man"

5M ago

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Direct Download Bing teaches the tune “Shaving a Dead Man” on a Folkcraft Instruments LAP-JO hybrid mountain dulcimer/banjo. Also, a sneak preview of “Mountain Dulcimer in the Band (Book 8)”, and Bing receives a surprise phone call mid-shoot. Download tablature and backing tracks from Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/posts/98044374 Bing Futch is end…

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Episode 686 - "Fun With ChatGPT"

5M ago

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Direct Download A full-blown music video for Bing's new song, “ChatGPT (Been Very Very Good To Me).” It started January 20th with Bing singing the chorus melody for fun, and ended up two weeks later as both a new single, and his first official music video! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Du…

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OHR Presents: Seamus Egan 59:03

5M ago59:03

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This week, traditional Irish musician, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seamus Egan recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, an interview with Seamus.“It’s hard to think of an artist in traditional Irish music more influential than Seamus Egan. From his beginnings as a teen prodigy, to his groundbreaking solo work with Shanachie Rec…

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Episode 685 - "Found Blues"

5M ago

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Direct Download 8 years ago this week, Bing won the “Best Solo Guitar” award at the 32nd Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. This episode features recently discovered footage of his finals set at The Orpheum Theater, along with the announcement of his win at the awards ceremony, which had somehow not been included in episode…

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Episode 684 - "Equalization"

6M ago

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Direct Download For all the mountain dulcimer players using amplifiers and mixers, this episode is for you! And everyone else who would like a front-row seat to the basics of equalization. This is just a small portion of the full 90-minute free workshop “Putting it into Gear: Equalization” - join for free and take the next class: Patreon.com/BingFu…

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OHR Presents: Ben Haguewood 59:03

6M ago59:03

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This week, hammered dulcimer prodigy, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and Ozark original Ben Haguewood recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, an interview with this upstart hammer wielding dulcimer master.Ben Haguewood is an Ozark original hailing from the tiny hamlet of Potosi, Missouri near the heart of the Mark Twain Natio…

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Episode 683 - "Choosing Strings"

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Direct Download A jam-packed 6-minutes that offers insight on how to choose strings for your mountain dulcimer using an Instrument String Tension Calculator like this one right here: https://chordgen.parmakis.co.uk/tensiontool.php Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider suppo…

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Episode 682 - "New Year, New Workshops"

6M ago

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Direct Download The 17th season of Dulcimerica launches with a big episode featuring 8 new online workshop series available through Bing's Patreon. Here, Bing shares video from each of the new series, which can be attended for free by joining Bing's Patreon community (also free!) Get hooked up at: Patreon.com/BingFutch Bing Futch is endorsed by Fol…

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OHR Presents: Playlist One 59:03

6M ago59:03

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This week, a retrospective of the very first season of Ozark Highlands Radio featuring a variety of outstanding performances recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park. Host Dave Smith and OHR producer Jeff Glover provide context and commentary for this captivating collection.Each year at the Ozark Folk Center State Park, we record many hours of…

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Upscares Downscares 1:05:11

6M ago1:05:11

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Mark and Iain are joined by Seonaid and Caroline from My Adventure In Space and Time for a festive chat about Robert Shearman's classic Christmas tale 'The Chimes Of Midnight'. Seonaid recommends Buffy The Vampire Slayer (see also Joe and Martyn's podcast 'Bite Me') Caroline recommends 'Blackadder's Christmas Carol' and 'The Muppets Christmas Carol…

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Bonus Episode: Season 5 Retrospective 57:05

7M ago57:05

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Iain and Mark retire to The Obverse Book circa 1976 to reminisce about the journey through season five. Which story will be the top of the pops? And which will get the wooden spoon?

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OHR Presents: Railyard Live - Chucky Waggs & the Company of Raggs 59:03

7M ago59:03

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This week, another special road trip episode. OHR visits Rogers, Arkansas’ Railyard Live Concert Series featuring Ozark original true folk troubadours Chucky Waggs & The Company of Raggs, recorded live at Butterfield Stage in Railyard Park in historic downtown Rogers.Rogers, Arkansas’ Railyard Live Concert Series began in 2021. Held on the city’s B…

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OHR Presents: Railyard Live - Arkansauce 59:03

7M ago59:03

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This week, another special road trip episode. OHR visits Rogers, Arkansas’ Railyard Live Concert Series featuring post-folk newgrass phenomenon Arkansauce, recorded live at Butterfield Stage in Railyard Park in historic downtown Rogers. Also, an interview with Rogers Arts & Culture Coordinator Kinya Christian.Rogers, Arkansas’ Railyard Live Concert…

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Sexual Air Supply 1:20:10

8M ago1:20:10

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Mark and Iain are joined by the award winning Dylan Rees from Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV for a chat about The Wheel In Space. Dylan recommends The War Of The Worlds Mark recommends Taskmaster

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OHR Presents: Railyard Live - Eureka Strings 59:03

8M ago59:03

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This week, another special road trip episode. OHR visits Rogers, Arkansas’ Railyard Live Concert Series featuring Eureka Springs folk orchestra, Eureka Strings, recorded live at Butterfield Stage in Railyard Park in historic downtown Rogers. Also, an interview with Eureka Strings’ bassist, Dave Gesualdo.Rogers, Arkansas’ Railyard Live Concert Serie…

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OHR Presents: Railyard Live - Will Gunselman & Ashtyn Barbaree 59:03

8M ago59:03

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This week, a special road trip episode. OHR visits Rogers, Arkansas’ Railyard Live Concert Series featuring singer-songwriters Will Gunselman & Ashtyn Barbaree recorded live at Butterfield Stage in Railyard Park in historic downtown Rogers. Also, an interview with Ozark original Will Gunselman.Rogers, Arkansas’ Railyard Live Concert Series began in…

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Scream If You Wanna Go (Faster) 1:27:13

8M ago1:27:13

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Mark and Iain are joined by Richard Smith from Something Who for a chat about Victor Pemberton's seaside special 'Fury From The Deep'. Richard recommends 13 Minutes To The Moon Mark recommends Doctor Who Am I? Iain recommends The Diplomat

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OHR Presents: Railyard Live - Front Porch 59:03

9M ago59:03

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This week, a special road trip episode. OHR visits Rogers, Arkansas’ Railyard Live Concert Series featuring Eureka Springs hard-driving folk quartet, Front Porch, recorded live at Butterfield Stage in Railyard Park in historic downtown Rogers. Also, commentary from Rogers Arts & Culture Coordinator Kinya Christian on the exciting things happening i…

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OHR Presents: Rogers Railyard Live Ozark Folk Jamboree 59:03

9M ago59:03

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This week, a special road trip episode. OHR visits Rogers, Arkansas’ Railyard Live Concert Series featuring their Ozark Folk Jamboree. A compilation of seven bands recorded live over two days at the City of Rogers’ Butterfield Stage. Also, commentary from Rogers Arts & Culture Coordinator Kinya Christian.Rogers, Arkansas’ Railyard Live Concert Seri…

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