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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 live music. We cherish all of it, but some of these performances stand out as being uniquely interesting or moving. On this episode, OHR producer Jeff Glover guides us through some of the most memorable moments of season one. Featured on this show are: thumb picking guitar Jedi and country music legacy Thom Bresh; OHR guest host, writer, and renowned folk musician Aubrey Atwater; singer-songwriter Wil Maring with award winning guitarist Robert Bowlin; OHR host and our very own Dave Smith; Ozark originals The Lazy Goat String Band; Missouri folk sensations and Ozark originals Cindy Woolf & Mark Bilyeu; Outlaw Country star Malcolm Holcomb with multi-instrumentalist Jared Tyler; Ozark originals The Clark Family; world champion mountain dulcimer master Jeff Hames; writer, auto harpist and singer Bryan Bowers; and Ozark original husband and wife duo Lukas & Eden Pool. In this week's “From the Vault” segment, OHR host Dave Smith offers a 1975 archival recording of Ozark original musician, educator, country music legacy, and the original keeper of “the vault,” Mark Jones, performing the traditional tune “Arkansas Traveler” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. In his segment “Back in the Hills,” writer, professor, and historian Dr. Brooks Blevins presents a profile of renowned Ozark original folk singer Almeda Riddle, the voice of the Ozarks.

We continue with eTown's special 30th anniversary series, sharing highlights from each of eTown's 30 seasons of programs. This week, we feature some of the very best from 1995, with musical guests Patty Larkin, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Todd Snider, Queen Ida, Junior Brown, Tarika, Tim O'Brien and Jerry Douglas, Jules Shear, Ray Kāne and Bryan Bowers. Plus, Nick's conversation with the late actor and activist Russell Means.

Today on The Apple Seed, find hope in the following stories: "The Healing Sticks" by Regina Ress, from New York and Me, We're in a Longterm Relationship (11:59) "September in Alaska" by Bryan Bowers, from September in Alaska (14:04) "This, Too, Shall Pass" by Syd Lieberman, form LiebermanLive (3:56) "Broken Glass" by Lani Peterson, from Stoires Within (8:03) "Find a Way to Love" by Mustard's Retreat, from Living in the Dream (3:35)

A harrowing event in American history is commemorated today – on this day in 2001, four coordinated terrorist attacks were carried out in the same morning, killing nearly 3,000 people. The physical, emotional, and mental effects of the attack are still prevalent today. Our hearts ache at the thought that humans could do something so hateful… but in an even more astounding way, our hearts are made whole by the humans who performed so many acts of love in response to 9/11. Today's episode of The Apple Seed will highlight what that simple, ferocious love looks like as storyteller Regina Ress recalls for us her visit to a Costa Rican indigenous tribe soon after the events of 9/11. The tribe couldn't imagine what happened the morning of 9/11, but still found their own authentic way to offer a hand of healing to the world.We'll also hear storyteller Bryan Bowers recall his discovery of the events of 9/11 in his telling of September in Alaska. During his visit with friends, Bryan's world is serene until he witnesses a broadcast of the burning World Trade Center – as he recalls this moment, he ponders aloud for us what he himself can do to heal the hurt of that heartbreaking day.  Today's episode of The Apple Seed will highlight what that simple, ferocious love looks like in the following:The Healings Sticks by Regina Ress, from New York and Me, We're in a Longterm Relationship, (11:59)Storyteller Regina Ress recalls for us her visit to a Costa Rican indigenous tribe soon after the events of 9/11. In this story, Regina describes how this Costa Rican tribe, despite being unable to imagine what happened the morning of 9/11, still found an authentic way to offer a hand of healing to the world during that tragic time. September in Alaska by Bryan Bowers, from September in Alaska, (14:04)Storyteller Bryan Bowers was inhaling the serenity of his time on the waters of Alaska, where the sun shines 23 hours a day and the native Alaskans are courteous to nature, until a devastating news broadcast shook his world and got him thinking about what he could do to heal the world as Alaska healed him. We may often feel there is little we can do in times of world-wide tragedy, but the small and simple choices of goodness we are willing to make are what create the greatest miracles. There are things you can do to make the world you interact with better. Bryan reminds us that those are the things to focus on. This, Too, Shall Pass by Syd Lieberman, from LiebermanLive, (3:56)Jewish storyteller Syd Lieberman, when pondering the events of 9/11, carefully selected the story he hoped to share in light of it. The biblical King Solomon has a number of ministers, the proudest of which being Benaiah. Solomon does appreciate Benaiah, but seeks to put an end to Benaiah's prideful bragging – to do so, Solomon sends Benaiah on what he thinks in an impossible mission. However, Solomon himself is humbled when Benaiah returns, task accomplished. Broken Glass by Lani Peterson, from Stories Within (8:05)In this profound story from the album Stories Within, Lani Peterson tells of an admired art teacher and the trial he let turn him into the remarkable man Lani remembers him to be. When we feel broken, may we cling to the reminder that broken things can be put back together in beautiful ways, as illustrated in Lani Peterson's telling of Broken Glass.  Find a Way to Love by Mustard's Retreat, from Living in the Dream, released in 2011 by Record Label Red House Records, (3:35)Folkband Mustard's Retreat captures the call to keep being that emblem of hope as they sing this song for us. As you listen, we invite you to ponder how you can find a way to love a little more in your own world.   

This week, Ozark Highlands Radio explores hard times in 2020. For this special episode, we’ve reached out to various Ozark Highlands Radio featured artists to discuss the Covid-19 pandemic. Hear notable musicians open up about how they themselves, their careers, and their art have been affected by these trying events. We’ll also hear music from these hard driving gig workers, recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park. The pandemic of 2020 has been a major disruption to almost every facet of human life. Because of the associated lock-downs and social distancing requirements in combination with the nature of their work, one certain group of gig workers, touring musicians, have been completely shut down. Not only are they dealing with an immediate and unexpected lack of income but also a very uncertain future. As we’ll hear from their interviews, they’re quite aware that they may be some of the last people allowed to get back to work. Featured in this special episode are Canadian Ottawa Valley fiddler and step dancer April Verch, Mark Bilyeu of the Ozark original group “The Creek Rocks,” international autoharp maverick and poet Bryan Bowers, Rhode Island writer, musician and traditional step dancer Aubrey Atwater, North Carolina old-time songwriter and clawhammer banjo slinger Joe Newberry, and Florida contemporary mountain dulcimer Jedi Bing Futch.

On today's episode, enjoy the following: "Edna Robinson" by Jay O'Callahan (34:51) "Blackest Crow" by Bryan Bowers (3:30) "How Tammy Met Me in a Bubble Bath and Ended Up With 12 Children" by Jeffrey Hill (10:28) "Ruben and Rachel Salazar" by StoryCorp (2:21)

It's been 16 years since two planes crashed into the World Trade Centers. And in this episode we wanted to take some time to listen to some stories from great tellers that resulted from that terrible day. Stories and songs from Anne Rutherford, Mary Grace Ketner, Bryan Bowers, Sam Payne, and Regina Ress.

Ozark Highlands Radio is a weekly radio program that features live music and interviews recorded at Ozark Folk Center State Park’s beautiful 1,000-seat auditorium in Mountain View, Arkansas. In addition to the music, our “Feature Host” segments take listeners through the Ozark hills with historians, authors, and personalities who explore the people, stories, and history of the Ozark region. This week, three world renowned autoharp virtuosos, Bryan Bowers, Karen Mueller, and Charles Whitmer perform live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park’s annual “Autoharp Weekend.” Mark Jones offers an archival recording of bluegrass legend Buck White performing the song “More Pretty Girls Than One.” Author, folklorist, and songwriter Charley Sandage presents a portrait of Dr. Bill McNeil, the long time archivist at the Ozark Folk Center, in which Dr. McNeil discusses Ozark folk tales. Bryan Bowers takes the auto harp to places not known to exist. Sounds strange, but it’s true. He possesses a powerful and soulful voice, and is a regular contributor to the Annual Auto Harp Weekend at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. From Washington State, Bowers became very popular with the audience of the comedy radio program The Dr. Demento Show with his 1980 recording of Mike Cross' song "The Scotsman.” In 1993, Bowers was inducted into the Autoharp Hall of Fame whose membership includes Mother Maybelle Carter, Kilby Snow, and Sara Carter. Karen Mueller is one of the top autoharp and mountain dulcimer players performing today. Her exciting and innovative performing style, featuring Appalachian, Celtic and contemporary music, has been applauded by critics and audiences from LA to Boston. Bluegrass Unlimited magazine has said "Karen Mueller's touch, timing and taste make her a true virtuoso. Her talent and clarity...deserve a wide audience.” Charles Whitmer is a music educator and composer, as well as being an autoharp virtuoso. He currently has 612 traditional songs in print arranged for autoharp for which he is known internationally. In 2008 he was inducted into the Autoharp Hall of Fame. He is a current staff member of The Autoharp Quarterly as a sheet music editor and was also a long time staff member for I.A.D. Publications, a former international quarterly magazine for autoharp enthusiasts. In this week’s “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator, and country music legacy Mark Jones offers an archival recording of bluegrass legend Buck White of “The Whites” performing the song “More Pretty Girls Than One,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. Author, folklorist, and songwriter Charley Sandage presents an historical portrait of the people, events, and indomitable spirit of Ozark culture that resulted in the creation of the Ozark Folk Center State Park and its enduring legacy of music and craft. This episode focuses on Dr. Bill McNeil, the long time archivist at the Ozark Folk Center. For thirty years, from 1975 until his untimely passing in 2005, Dr. Bill McNeil served as the Ozark Folk Center’s folklorist and all-purpose advisor on all things dealing with traditional Ozark culture. During his tenure at the Folk Center, Bill McNeil guided the establishment of the Ozark Cultural Resource Center, an archival and teaching facility on the Folk Center’s grounds. This installment examines Dr. McNeil’s take on Ozark folk tales.

Mountain dulcimer guru and folk balladeer Bryan Bowers performs live at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, Arkansas. Also, hear the band "Harmony." Brooks Blevins profiles the legendary Ozark bard Almeda Riddle, and Mark Jones' "Vault" segment features Lucy & Waco Johnson. Bryan Bowers takes the auto harp to places not known to exist. Sounds strange, but it’s true. He possesses a powerful and soulful voice, and is a regular contributor to the Annual Auto Harp Weekend at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. His version of “Little Liza Jane” is a sound to behold, indeed. Bryan is joined by the group Harmony (noted below) for a number of tunes. Harmony has been a mainstay on the Ozark Folk Center Stage for many years. Featured on A Prairie Home Companion's "Talent from Towns Under 2000" contest, their vocals, as one might suspect, center around stellar three part harmony. The group features the talents of Ozark Highlands Radio host Dave Smith on vocals, guitar, fiddle, and "banjolele," among other instruments. Husband and wife duo Robert and Mary Gillihan round out the trio with guitar, mandolin and bass, as well as brilliant vocals. Brooks Blevins provides a native’s view of the people, music, and colorful events that shape the Ozark region. The author and historian presents a profile of renowned Ozark folk singer Almeda Riddle. Mark Jones' “From the Vault” segment features a recording of authentic Ozark folk musicians Waco & Lucy Johnson singing “Shadow of the Pines,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives.

In this Saint Patrick's Day celebration, listen to Jillian and Hailey talk about the Geldof family and fumble with the phone system. Then go eat dumplings. Playlist Opening: "(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea"/Elvis Costello & the Attractions Set 1: "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)"/The Proclaimers "The Unicorn"/The Irish Rovers "Irish Blood, English Heart"/Morrissey "The Irish Heart Beat (ft. Don Henley)"/Jerry Lee Lewis "Patty Melts"/Candypants Set 2: "Diamond Smiles"/Boomtown Rats "C'est la Vie"/B*Witched "Peking Saint"/Cat Power "My Darling Irish Girl"/Sean Connery "Bad Penny"/Rory Gallagher "If I Should Fall from Grace with God"/The Pogues Set 3: "Ireland"/Tori Amos "Speed of Darkness"/Flogging Molly "Jonah"/Wussy "Travelin' Band"/Creedence Clearwater Revival "Quiet"/Smashing Pumpkins "Linger"/The Cranberries "Foreigner's God"/Hozier Set 4: "Brown Eyed Girl"/Van Morrison "All Saints"/David Bowie "The Scotsman"/Bryan Bowers "Old Lady"/Sinead O'Connor "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"/Frank Zappa "Death to My Hometown"/Bruce Springsteen "Sunday Bloody Sunday"/U2 Closing: "Molly Malone"/The Dubliners