This episode features Ron Sowell, musical director of NPR's "Mountain Stage," whose music represents his deep engagement with life, Jesse Powers, whose music explores human experiences, and the duo of Honey and Blue, offering their own mix of pop and soul. 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).
This show features the gritty sounds of West Virginia Hall of Fame members The Carpenter Ants, along with fellow West Virginian and NPR's Mountain State founder Larry Groce. Renowned record producer Don Dixon joins the group bringing his own amazing music credentials. He helped shape the sounds of R.E.M. and he tours with Mary Chapin Carpenter's band playing bass. 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.
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.
Phil and Logan build a compact cabinet. Phil demonstrates a band saw technique for through dovetails while Logan builds the base and turns the two-tone feet.
Mauro explains the basic tools and supplies needed to paint a room. Kevin hosts a kitchen quiz on what food scraps belong in the garbage disposal versus the compost. Heath shows a homeowner how to run underground power from his house to a new shed.
From rare species to tried-and-true favorites, thoughtful planning brings interest into every corner of this garden. To learn how this was accomplished, be sure to tune in as we GardenSMART.
Farmers Fridge was born out of a simple problem: finding fresh, healthy food on the go was harder than it should be. Founded in Chicago by Luke Saunders, the company turned that everyday frustration into a smart, self-serve food concept that made convenient meals feel a lot more thoughtful. This is a story about creativity and innovation.
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.
While in Florida, we begin our vinyl journey in Florida's West Coast, home of Daddy Kool Records, opened in 1985, built as Tampa Bay's best in new releases for vinyl, CDs, and cassettes. We then head on over to Banana Records, who claims to have the largest vinyl collection in the world - 3.5 million records along with a separate store specializing in audio equipment. Tom and the crew couldn't leave the state without going to Miami to check out their indie stores such as Sweat Records, Yesterday & Today Records, as well as Technique Records.
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 your host Nicholas Hankins as he paints the warm, calming sunset at the bend of a lazy river capturing the beauty of the serene landscape.
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.
Wine production on the eastern shore of Maryland dates back to the early 1700s. Chef Walter Staib joins an old friend on a Maryland vineyard to create a spectacular wine-pairing menu with recipes that include an oyster salad with Vidal Blanc and oxtail stew with merlot.
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.
Paris grew up on a family sheep farm in Louisville, IL, where they bred and sold market lambs. She was an active member of 4-H and FFA and showed livestock across IL. Paris recently authored and published "Grow in Grit" a devotional that shares her faith, rural roots, and encourages other young women to grow in their faith.
All the best music and Eric Gnezda interviews from the past season that we simply didn't have time to include in our previous 12 weekly 30 minute episodes. This is a fan favorite and, simply, the fastest, most entertaining 30 minutes in Music Television...anywhere.
Favorite songs that represent cities, states, and other geographical sites are featured in this show from 1982. Spotlighting the East coast, Lawrence and the band swing out to "Manhattan", Bobby & Elaine keep those "City Lights" aglow, and Jimmy Roberts sings his signature song "I Left My Heart in San Francisco". Jim Turner gives us "Rhinestone Cowboy" and Ken Dele is "Walkin' Happy".
Acclaimed bestselling author, Hampton Sides, examines the complexities and consequences of the Age of Exploration in his most recent work, The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. He discusses this ferociously-paced story of adventure on the high seas with former Texas congressman and history enthusiast, Beto O'Rourke.
In Raleigh, John discovers how Latino newcomers are transforming the Old South into something proudly Nuevo.
Reigning CMA Awards Vocal Group of the Year and ACM Awards Group of the Year, Alabama country-rock group The Red Clay Strays bring their electrifying live show to the ACL stage. They perform highlights from their acclaimed album Grateful.