Happy Fourth of July to you all! I hope you had fun last weekend. We had a bit of intrigue here in Boulder on the 4th, when a huge storm blew in, threatening the traditional fireworks display that both Boulder and
KBCO are so well loved for, for sponsoring. As the local populace gathered at either Folsom Field or at various night spots or homes around town, we watched as the universe offered its own fireworks display, with thunder and lightning galore; then the rain came pouring down. Yikes. It began to look as if the fireworks were not going to happen after all – kids young and old alike were trying to come to terms with the disappointment . . . when kaboom! There they were! We adults rushed outside like excited children and ooh’d and ahh’d our way a spectacular fireworks display, made all the sweeter by the previous doubt and drama.
Speaking of doubt and drama, this week’s broadcast contains its own fair share. Nick and I and the eTown crew welcome back two of our most favorite folks: the beloved duo
Indigo Girls — Emily Saliers and Amy Ray. This week’s show is another in the ‘eTown on the road’ series (this time coming to you from the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins, Colorado), and this particular program has a significant bit of intrigue thrown in: When Amy misses her plane, Nick and I and the rest of the eTones are enlisted last minute to fill in in her absence! While we make music with Emily in the first portion of the broadcast, the question arises: Will Amy make it to the theater in time to join her fellow Indigo Girl Emily for their second set in the show? Well, I’m not saying. You’ll just have to tune in to find out.
BTW: Also joining us for his first visit is up-and-coming singer-songwriter
Nathaniel Rateliff, along with his fine band, offering dramatic three part harmonies and intriguing lyrics and arrangements. And this week’s E-Chievement Award honors a really amazing guy, a Fort Collins citizen who joins us us in-person to give us the scoop on the work he does (I’m not spilling the beans on his story either). So, if you are a fan of mystery and intrigue, this week’s eTown’s broadcast is right up your alley! I hope you’ll join us.
Remember, you can tune into your local station or podcast the show.
Until next week, have a great week!
Best always, Helen
