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<title>Christopher Battles: new music, classic sound</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21826/20130426/christopher-battles-new-music-classic-sound</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 26, 2013) New York City has always held a special place in the American imagination. For generations, it has inspired more than its fair share of musical dreams.Christopher Battles is hoping to make his mark as an acoustic singer/songwriter. He graduated from the Crane School of Music a couple of years ago and moved from his upstate hometown — Oswego — to New York City. He studied percussion and music education at Crane, and when he&apos;s not busking at a subway stop or on stage at a coffee house, he&apos;s a substitute band teacher.Christopher Battles joined Todd Moe in the studio for music and conversation.   We&apos;ve followed his musical journey last year via a series of audio postcards, and he shared some of his favorite tunes. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21826/20130426/christopher-battles-new-music-classic-sound">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[New York City has always held a special place in the American imagination. For generations, it has inspired more than its fair share of musical dreams.Christopher Battles is hoping to make his mark as an acoustic singer/songwriter. He graduated from the Crane School of Music a couple of years ago and moved from his upstate hometown — Oswego — to New York City. He studied percussion and music education at Crane, and when he&apos;s not busking at a subway stop or on stage at a coffee house, he&apos;s a substitute band teacher.Christopher Battles joined Todd Moe in the studio for music and conversation.   We&apos;ve followed his musical journey last year via a series of audio postcards, and he shared some of his favorite tunes. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21826/20130426/christopher-battles-new-music-classic-sound">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>In the Studio: &quot;RE-stock&quot; Concerts will help restock local food pantries</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21584/20130308/in-the-studio-quot-re-stock-quot-concerts-will-help-restock-local-food-pantries</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 8, 2013) Bluesman Rick Bates (aka Tas Cru) and singer/songwriter Mary Ann Casale are hosting a series of concerts this spring that will benefit St. Lawrence County food pantries.   The &quot;RE-stock&quot; series kicks off tonight with a house concert at Robin McCellan&apos;s home in Sandfordville.Mary Ann and Rick joined us in the studio this morning, during The Eight O&apos;clock Hour, to share their unique blend of folk/blues Americana born out of their shared experiences as young musicians when they met in Potsdam nearly 30 years ago. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21584/20130308/in-the-studio-quot-re-stock-quot-concerts-will-help-restock-local-food-pantries">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: NCPR News</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bluesman Rick Bates (aka Tas Cru) and singer/songwriter Mary Ann Casale are hosting a series of concerts this spring that will benefit St. Lawrence County food pantries.   The &quot;RE-stock&quot; series kicks off tonight with a house concert at Robin McCellan&apos;s home in Sandfordville.Mary Ann and Rick joined us in the studio this morning, during The Eight O&apos;clock Hour, to share their unique blend of folk/blues Americana born out of their shared experiences as young musicians when they met in Potsdam nearly 30 years ago. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21584/20130308/in-the-studio-quot-re-stock-quot-concerts-will-help-restock-local-food-pantries">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:keywords>arts, music, folk, blues, potsdam, st. lawrence county, food, hunger, canton, [loc:44.5956163 -75.1690942], topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Preview: Robin and Linda Williams in Saranac Lake</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20892/20121115/preview-robin-and-linda-williams-in-saranac-lake</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 15, 2012) Robin and Linda Williams are nearing their 40th anniversary of playing music together, and earlier this year released a new album, These Old Dark Hills.  It&apos;s filled with a dozen fresh new songs and rich harmonies, including musical tributes to well-loved dogs.Throughout their career, which has included many performances on A Prairie Home Companion, Robin and Linda Williams have thrilled folk and bluegrass fans alike. They&apos;ll bring their band and some of their new music to the Adirondacks this weekend with a concert at Pendragon Theater in Saranac Lake on Sunday night at 7 pm. The broadcast audio for this story incorrectly stated the concert time as 8 pm. NCPR regrets the error.  Todd Moe caught up with the duo by phone from their home in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. He asked them about the inspiration for their newest recording. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20892/20121115/preview-robin-and-linda-williams-in-saranac-lake">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Robin and Linda Williams are nearing their 40th anniversary of playing music together, and earlier this year released a new album, These Old Dark Hills.  It&apos;s filled with a dozen fresh new songs and rich harmonies, including musical tributes to well-loved dogs.Throughout their career, which has included many performances on A Prairie Home Companion, Robin and Linda Williams have thrilled folk and bluegrass fans alike. They&apos;ll bring their band and some of their new music to the Adirondacks this weekend with a concert at Pendragon Theater in Saranac Lake on Sunday night at 7 pm. The broadcast audio for this story incorrectly stated the concert time as 8 pm. NCPR regrets the error.  Todd Moe caught up with the duo by phone from their home in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. He asked them about the inspiration for their newest recording. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20892/20121115/preview-robin-and-linda-williams-in-saranac-lake">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>10:39</itunes:duration>
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<title>Preview: Chris Smither in Indian Lake</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18219/20110817/preview-chris-smither-in-indian-lake</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Aug 17, 2011) As you&apos;ve been hearing this week, North Country Public Radio is partnering with the Indian Lake Theater for a live concert broadcast featuring singer/songwriter Chris Smither.  The concert is Friday evening at 7:00.   Joel Hurd has this preview. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18219/20110817/preview-chris-smither-in-indian-lake">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Joel Hurd</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As you&apos;ve been hearing this week, North Country Public Radio is partnering with the Indian Lake Theater for a live concert broadcast featuring singer/songwriter Chris Smither.  The concert is Friday evening at 7:00.   Joel Hurd has this preview. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18219/20110817/preview-chris-smither-in-indian-lake">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:39</itunes:duration>
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