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<title>NCPR Feeds: ALL stories filed by Joel Hurd</title>
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<itunes:summary>News stories from the Adirondack North Country filed by Joel Hurd</itunes:summary>
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<title>Preview: Taylor Haskins in Elizabethtown   </title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21350/20130130/preview-taylor-haskins-in-elizabethtown</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 30, 2013) An award-winning jazz trumpeter who grew up in rural New Hampshire, then lived for many years in New York City, has returned to rural life right here in the North Country.  He&apos;s playing two concerts in Elizabethtown this weekend as part of the Piano By Nature series, and Joel Hurd has a preview. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21350/20130130/preview-taylor-haskins-in-elizabethtown">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[An award-winning jazz trumpeter who grew up in rural New Hampshire, then lived for many years in New York City, has returned to rural life right here in the North Country.  He&apos;s playing two concerts in Elizabethtown this weekend as part of the Piano By Nature series, and Joel Hurd has a preview. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21350/20130130/preview-taylor-haskins-in-elizabethtown">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>06:51</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>music, arts, jazz, trumpet, haskins, adirondacks, westport, [loc:44.2163337 -73.5904478], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Preview: New music by guitarist Paul Meyers</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20945/20121123/preview-new-music-by-guitarist-paul-meyers</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 23, 2012) A busy jazz guitarist with North Country roots is releasing a new CD this week, and will be celebrating with a house concert near Potsdam tomorrow night.  Joel Hurd tells us more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20945/20121123/preview-new-music-by-guitarist-paul-meyers">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A busy jazz guitarist with North Country roots is releasing a new CD this week, and will be celebrating with a house concert near Potsdam tomorrow night.  Joel Hurd tells us more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20945/20121123/preview-new-music-by-guitarist-paul-meyers">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:57</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>guitar, music, jazz, meyers, [loc:44.6697805 -74.9813084], topstory, arts</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Jazz singer returns to her Canadian roots</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20884/20121114/jazz-singer-returns-to-her-canadian-roots</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 14, 2012) Melissa Stylianou. a New York-based jazz singer with Ontario roots has been garnering lots of international praise since her latest CD, &quot;Silent Movie&quot; was released in April, and she&apos;s celebrating with a short tour of her native country.  Joel Hurd tells us more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20884/20121114/jazz-singer-returns-to-her-canadian-roots">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Joel Hurd</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Melissa Stylianou. a New York-based jazz singer with Ontario roots has been garnering lots of international praise since her latest CD, &quot;Silent Movie&quot; was released in April, and she&apos;s celebrating with a short tour of her native country.  Joel Hurd tells us more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20884/20121114/jazz-singer-returns-to-her-canadian-roots">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:46</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>arts, music, jazz, jazzint, stylianou, ontario, kingston, [loc:44.2311717 -76.4859544], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Becki Walenz releases new CD as a resource for young trumpeters</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20013/20120810/becki-walenz-releases-new-cd-as-a-resource-for-young-trumpeters</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Aug 10, 2012) Becki Walenz is a trumpeter and graduate student at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam.  Her debut CD, which she has just released on the school&apos;s MADSTOP Records label, is designed to help young trumpeters learn some of the pieces that are in the standard learning repertoire for the instrument.  Joel Hurd tells us more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20013/20120810/becki-walenz-releases-new-cd-as-a-resource-for-young-trumpeters">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Becki Walenz is a trumpeter and graduate student at the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam.  Her debut CD, which she has just released on the school&apos;s MADSTOP Records label, is designed to help young trumpeters learn some of the pieces that are in the standard learning repertoire for the instrument.  Joel Hurd tells us more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20013/20120810/becki-walenz-releases-new-cd-as-a-resource-for-young-trumpeters">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:21</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>arts, music, crane, SUNY Potsdam, education, [loc:44.6697805 -74.9813084], topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Two bands, one big CD release party</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20049/20120627/two-bands-one-big-cd-release-party</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 27, 2012) This weekend, two bands with big followings in the Adirondacks will be releasing new CDs.  They have decided to join together to hold one big CD release party in Lake Placid.  Joel Hurd tells us more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20049/20120627/two-bands-one-big-cd-release-party">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Joel Hurd</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This weekend, two bands with big followings in the Adirondacks will be releasing new CDs.  They have decided to join together to hold one big CD release party in Lake Placid.  Joel Hurd tells us more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20049/20120627/two-bands-one-big-cd-release-party">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>07:25</itunes:duration>
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<title>Preview: Ottawa Jazz Festival</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19988/20120615/preview-ottawa-jazz-festival</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 15, 2012) This time of year there&apos;s no shortage of live jazz in this area.  Recently, we&apos;ve told you about jazz festivals in Burlington and Kingston, and another festival that continues to grow each year is the TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival.  This year it runs from June 21st to July 1st, and last week Joel Hurd spoke with the festival&apos;s Programming Manager, Petr Cancura. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19988/20120615/preview-ottawa-jazz-festival">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Joel Hurd</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This time of year there&apos;s no shortage of live jazz in this area.  Recently, we&apos;ve told you about jazz festivals in Burlington and Kingston, and another festival that continues to grow each year is the TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival.  This year it runs from June 21st to July 1st, and last week Joel Hurd spoke with the festival&apos;s Programming Manager, Petr Cancura. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19988/20120615/preview-ottawa-jazz-festival">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>06:47</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>arts, music, jazz, ottawa, ontario, the bridge, cancura, [loc:45.4215296 -75.6971931], photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Remington Museum showcases members&apos; art in juried exhibit</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19933/20120613/remington-museum-showcases-members-apos-art-in-juried-exhibit</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 13, 2012) Not surprisingly, many members of the Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg are also artists themselves.  And each year they have an opportunity to have their work displayed in the museum, and judged by one of their peers.  Joel Hurd recently talked with museum curator Laura Foster about the annual Members’ Juried Art Exhibit. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19933/20120613/remington-museum-showcases-members-apos-art-in-juried-exhibit">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Joel Hurd</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Not surprisingly, many members of the Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg are also artists themselves.  And each year they have an opportunity to have their work displayed in the museum, and judged by one of their peers.  Joel Hurd recently talked with museum curator Laura Foster about the annual Members’ Juried Art Exhibit. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19933/20120613/remington-museum-showcases-members-apos-art-in-juried-exhibit">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:39</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>arts, ogdensburg, stlv, [loc:44.6942291 -75.4863364], photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Guitar maker Tracy Cox embraces traditional techniques to make modern instruments</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19827/20120516/guitar-maker-tracy-cox-embraces-traditional-techniques-to-make-modern-instruments</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 16, 2012) While reporting on traditional work the last couple of weeks, we learned about a North Country craftsman who builds stringed instruments and applies inlay to them in a way that is the same as it has been done for generations.  It wasn’t long before Joel Hurd, a guitar enthusiast himself, was on his way to Parishville to meet Tracy Cox. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19827/20120516/guitar-maker-tracy-cox-embraces-traditional-techniques-to-make-modern-instruments">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Joel Hurd</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[While reporting on traditional work the last couple of weeks, we learned about a North Country craftsman who builds stringed instruments and applies inlay to them in a way that is the same as it has been done for generations.  It wasn’t long before Joel Hurd, a guitar enthusiast himself, was on his way to Parishville to meet Tracy Cox. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19827/20120516/guitar-maker-tracy-cox-embraces-traditional-techniques-to-make-modern-instruments">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>06:46</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>music, arts, guitar, traditional work, Ogdensburg, Remington, [loc:44.6286830 -74.8138334], photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Crane graduate trumpeter Christopher Still returns home to perform</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19653/20120411/crane-graduate-trumpeter-christopher-still-returns-home-to-perform</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 11, 2012) It&apos;s been 19 years since trumpeter Christopher Still graduated from the Crane School of Music of SUNY Potsdam. Since then he has traveled the world as both a performer and educator. And for the last five years he has been a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. But this week he&apos;s back in the North Country to work with students at his alma mater, and perform Copland&apos;s &quot;Quiet City&quot; with the Orchestra of Northern New York on Saturday evening. He spoke with Joel Hurd. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19653/20120411/crane-graduate-trumpeter-christopher-still-returns-home-to-perform">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Joel Hurd</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It&apos;s been 19 years since trumpeter Christopher Still graduated from the Crane School of Music of SUNY Potsdam. Since then he has traveled the world as both a performer and educator. And for the last five years he has been a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. But this week he&apos;s back in the North Country to work with students at his alma mater, and perform Copland&apos;s &quot;Quiet City&quot; with the Orchestra of Northern New York on Saturday evening. He spoke with Joel Hurd. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19653/20120411/crane-graduate-trumpeter-christopher-still-returns-home-to-perform">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>10:41</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>music, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, arts, [loc:44.6697805 -74.9813084], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>The SFJAZZ Collective to make three stops in the region</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19417/20120302/the-sfjazz-collective-to-make-three-stops-in-the-region</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 2, 2012) Jazz supergroup The SFJAZZ Collective will be playing three shows in the area this weekend.  March 2nd at The Flynn Theatre in Burlington, March 3rd at Hosmer Hall at SUNY Potsdam, and March 4th at The Egg in Albany.  The concerts will feature music of Stevie Wonder along with original compositions from the band members.  The group&apos;s trombonist Robin Eubanks talked with Joel Hurd. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19417/20120302/the-sfjazz-collective-to-make-three-stops-in-the-region">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Joel Hurd</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jazz supergroup The SFJAZZ Collective will be playing three shows in the area this weekend.  March 2nd at The Flynn Theatre in Burlington, March 3rd at Hosmer Hall at SUNY Potsdam, and March 4th at The Egg in Albany.  The concerts will feature music of Stevie Wonder along with original compositions from the band members.  The group&apos;s trombonist Robin Eubanks talked with Joel Hurd. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19417/20120302/the-sfjazz-collective-to-make-three-stops-in-the-region">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>09:23</itunes:duration>
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