This episode features a few Grand Ole Opry Stars - The Shootouts, a band that leans into many influences including blues, and rock AND Christian Lopez, pioneering his own brand of Americana. They're joined by Broadway songwriter Nellie McKay, who also contributes some touches of jazz, pop and cabaret styles to her tunes. Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda.
Taped deep within the subterranean amphitheater of The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains, "The Caverns Sessions" (formerly known as "Bluegrass Underground") features both long-established and emerging artists within a broad spectrum of genres to include Roots-Rock, Jam Band, R&B, Country, Soul, Hip Hop, Folk, Americana and Bluegrass - music from the heart of the American experience.
THE SONGWRITERS features engaging conversations between host Ken Paulson and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame members about their creative processes and the inspirations for some of their most iconic songs. Each episode reveals behind-the-scenes stories and showcases rare musical performances by the writers of some of the most-revered songs in music history. Season four features legendary songwriters John Prine (Angel from Montgomery, Hello in There), Jimmy Webb (Wichita Lineman, By the Time I Get to Phoenix), Gary Burr (Loves Been a Little Bit Hard on Me, Nobody Wants to Be Lonely), Sharon Vaughn (My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys), Mike Reid (I Can't Make You Love Me), Kent Blazy (If Tomorrow Never Comes) and Steve Bogard (Prayin' for Daylight).
Master Series artists from former seasons - sharing some as yet un-aired songs. Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda.
SONG OF THE MOUNTAINS showcases the best talents in bluegrass and old-time country music from the heart of the region where it all began. Performances are held at the beautifully restored Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia. Hosted by Tim White. The Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Va., was originally built in 1929. The theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated a Virginia Historic Landmark. It is one of only three existing Mayan Revival-style theatres in America. Once known as the "finest showplace in Southwest Virginia," The Lincoln has been restored to its former grandeur, now fully accentuated by state-of-the-art computerized sound and lighting systems.
VINTAGE VESSELS visits one of the last surviving supply ships that worked on the Muskoka Lakes in Ontario, the Peerless II. Captain Randy takes us on a tour of the boat, outlining its history and showcases the work that was done to restore her.
That town on the bluff overlooking the Mississippi, is a wash in the legacy of Blues, Soul, & Rock 'n Roll. Let's take a look at some of the record stores that keep those traditions alive and well - Memphis Records on famous Beale Street, Shangri La Records, as well as Goner Records.
Instructor Wai Lana's approach to the ancient science of yoga targets overall health by focusing not only on the body, but also on the mind and spirit.
Logan and Phil perform a shop upgrade, adding outfeed support for the table saw and storage for its accessories and gear.
Using a simple form and off-the-shelf materials, Steve builds a fishing landing net and lure.
Nathan Gilbert upgrades shutters in a historic New Orleans neighborhood, matching the original style and material. Jenn Nawada and Lee Gilliam explain how to read fertilizer labels and choose between organic and synthetic options. Heath Eastman upgrades battery-operated smoke detectors to a hardwired combo alarm system. Heath asks a local fire chief for installation safety tips beforehand.
Understanding the properties and ecology of soil is the key to a great garden. GardenSMART visits with a renowned soil ecologist who provides great tips for maintaining and improving our soil. To learn more, be sure to tune in as we GardenSMART.
Replenish is a wellness hub founded by sisters Chanelle and Deja Redman, their mother Wauvette Duncan, and later joined by Monique McCrystal. It offers spa services, movement practices, and community-centered programs. This is a story about care, community and restoration.
DINING WITH THE CHEF introduces Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine. Hosted by Yu Hayami who cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito, and co-host Patrick Harlan who cooks with chef Rika Yukimasa, with occasional appearances by other guest chefs, the series presents delicious Japanese dishes that can be made at home. Chef Tatsuo Saito, a prominent master of Japanese culinary arts, has served as head chef at the Japanese embassies in Paris and Washington and was an instructor in Japanese cuisine at a Swiss hotel school. He has also prepared tastings for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. In Tokyo he operates a cooking school and is a prolific author, often appearing on television, in magazines and on the lecture circuit. In DINING WITH THE CHEF, Chef Saito takes us to the heart of Japanese cuisine by demonstrating culinary techniques, explaining ingredients, and showing how to arrange food to bring out its distinctive characteristics. Host Yu Hayami is an international singer and actress who was born in Japan and raised in Guam and Hawaii. Aside from her career and being a mother of two, she is also involved in charity work. Yu is a lover of good food, as well as a fine wine enthusiast.
This patriotic quilt has an olden times charm, but the techniques don't have to be old-fashioned! Explore layered fusible applique, decorative stitching, and bias tape, as well as some ruler-work based freemotion quilting. Stitch some Stars Around Town together with this episode of Love of Quilting!
Our crew goes to the Windy City stopping by Dusty Grooves, Shuga's, Out Of The Past, and a store that really beckons to the past, Beverly's. Chicago's record stores have survived the mass merchandisers who used the top titles of the day as 'loss leaders'. They have a scrappy reputation: as one store owner put it, "We're all individuals, we're not joiners - we couldn't even put together a record shoppe baseball league in the city --- We're just too damn competitive." A distinctive city with iconic distinctive stores.
The late Bob Ross delights and encourages the painting hobbyist. The soft-spoken Ross paints natural scenes, including his trademark "happy" clouds, mountains and trees, while soothingly offering words of encouragement to those painting at home.
Join host Nicholas Hankins as he takes brush to canvas to create a view of the Smoky Mountain Foothills during the heart of summertime using the Bob Ross Wet-On-Wet Technique of oil painting.
AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED uses a common-sense, practical approach to solve everyday cooking problems and save viewers time and money. Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison lead a team of dedicated test kitchen cooks to reveal the basics of foolproof home cooking while preparing dozens of exhaustively tested recipes. The series also features the popular segments viewers know and love. In "The Tasting Lab," expert Jack Bishop puts supermarket staples to the test before revealing the series' top food recommendations. Then, equipment tester Adam Ried takes viewers through an exhaustive and unbiased search for the best kitchen items in "Equipment Corner." Meanwhile, in "Gadgets Galore," Lisa McManus reviews her favorite gadgets and reveals which ones are worth the cost-or not.
Hosted by Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison, Cook's Country features the best regional home cooking in the country and relies on the same practical, no-nonsense food approach that has made Cook's Country magazine so successful. Cook's Country is where family-friendly recipes from every corner of America are reimagined for home cooks everywhere.
Old Fort Niagara was once a pivotal stronghold for France, Britain, and America for centuries and was coveted as the gateway to the western frontier via the Great Lakes. Chef Walter Staib prepares 18th-century cuisine in the boulangerie of this historic French Castle on the Lake. Recipes include pea soup, salted cod, and bacon fraise.
PATI'S MEXICAN TABLE brings authentic Mexican flavors, colors, textures and warmth into American kitchens. A former policy analyst focused on Latin American politics and history, Pati Jinich is a chef, cooking teacher, food writer and mother of three whose true passion lies in sharing the tastes of her childhood and culinary adventures in her native country. In each episode, Pati embarks upon an exciting and entertaining journey, where each dish serves as a point of departure into Mexico's rich history and culture, Pati's personal experiences, and her ongoing conversations with cooks in both Mexico and the United States. Each half-hour highlights a singular Mexican food - from familiar ingredients like vanilla, avocado and chorizo to the mysterious grains used by the Aztecs and the adventurous and trendy cuisine found across Mexico today. From traditional takes on tomatillos to modern spins on huevos rancheros, Pati inspires viewers to make great Mexican dishes in their own homes.
Dave Bishop, from Atlanta, IL, teaches regenerative agriculture classes at Heartland College, but for the past 40 years, he has farmed. A drought in 1988 made him think about his farm differently. He became certified organic in 2004 and highly diversified his farm. Finding ways to keep the wealth generated by the land in local communities is a high priority for Dave.
This episode features a few Grand Ole Opry Stars - The Shootouts, a band that leans into many influences including blues, and rock AND Christian Lopez, pioneering his own brand of Americana. They're joined by Broadway songwriter Nellie McKay, who also contributes some touches of jazz, pop and cabaret styles to her tunes. Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda.
On this show we travel to "New York, New York", Chicago with "My Kind of Town", Tennessee aboard the "Chattanooga Choo Choo", and Tom Netherton and the ladies take us to the islands for the "Hawaiian Wedding Song". Guy sings about the "Wichita Lineman" and Kathie tells us "Everything's Up to Date in Kansas City". "God Bless America" closes this loving tribute to our great country.
It's spring which means decision letters are finally starting to arrive! Ebei looks to prove herself on the track while Ahmad aims for a winning basketball season. With colleges receiving more applications than ever during COVID, rejections are on the rise, and therefore Mr. Cam has to help his students navigate the heartbreak as well as their future plans.
Novelist, journalist, critic, playwright and poet Colm Toibin Novelist, journalist, critic, playwright and poet Colm Toibin discusses his novel "Long Island" with author, playwright and discusses his novel "Long Island" with author, playwright and Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House. Recorded at the University of Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House. Recorded at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum. Louisville Kentucky Author Forum.
In Phoenix, John meets Latinos boldly claiming their space in food, sports, and culture without asking for permission.
Breakout British singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro, one of music's most exciting new artists, brings her soaring vocals and emotionally rich songwriting to a spellbinding ACL debut. She performs highlights from her acclaimed debut album Visitor.