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  • In the span of less than 10 minutes, the rock star's set worked in an Eddie Van Halen tribute, Beyoncé, The White Stripes, a Jack White solo song and Blind Willie Johnson.
  • Italy was one of the first countries to be racked by the disease. The government imposed strict lockdown policies on March 9, earlier than many countries started responding.
  • The New Year is upon us, and as the days slowly get longer, the next edition of Homespun shines a light on The Gibson Brothers., Full Cord, Big Maceo, Ray Bonneville, The Mild Carton Kids, and much more! Tune in on Saturday evenings at 6pm!
  • The Telehealth Broadband Pilot program is working to place devices to measure internet speed and quality in 6 counties.
  • Also: A lawsuit alleges Motel 6 shared guest information with immigration officials; Iranian anti-government protests continue; and nobody won the Powerball lotto - it's now worth $550 million!
  • His rich baritone and gift for melodies made him one of the most popular artists of the 1970’s. On Homespun this week we’ll celebrate the life of Gordon Lightfoot who passed recently at age 84. We’ll hear songs performed by him and covered by Ian & Sylvia, The Country Gentlemen, Tim O’Brien, Marty Robbins, Tony Rice, and others who were influenced by him and he by them! Tune in Saturday at 6PM!
  • Weird Al Yankovic has made a name for himself with spot-on song parodies. 40 years into his career, a look at some of his best tunes reveals the expertise and creativity it takes to do what he does.
  • Homespun this week covers a myriad of topics-Trees, Love, Home, Weather, and other topics! All provided by Laurie Lewis, Kody Norris, Sara Watkins, Erynn Marshall & Carl Jones, plus more!
  • On this week’s archive edition of Homespun, we celebrate our nation’s independence with the music of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Johnny Cash, Simon & Garfunkel, along with a track each from the debut recordings of Sara Watkins and Lynn Morris!
  • Some tunes sound even better for summer afternoons, like "Whisper Not" by Benny Golson. For the mix this week on The Beat, Bobby Shew's version is on the playlist, along with some other laid back tracks, from Michigan artists, Rick Roe and Paul Vornhagen a classic pairing of Brubeck and Armstrong, Kenny Barron, and Stix Hooper!
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