Sing a Song of Gladness and Cheer … December 19, 2009 This week on A Prairie Home Companion, Christmas is a coming and last-minute shopping we'll try to swing. The displays in store windows are a constant reminder so let's forget it all and sing. We're ending our residency at The Town Hall in New York on a high note with two complementary chanteuses who will soothe your December blues: the lovely Norah Jones and inimitable Madeleine Peyroux. As if they aren't enough to infuse you with the spirit, The Russian Chamber Chorus of New York will hark back to Christmas in the old country with some traditional sacred music. The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band promises to be jolly as well, but just in case you're still feeling the slump, we've invited special guest Martin Sheen to join the Royal Academy of Radio Actors and sound effects man Mr. Fred Newman. We have good faith you'll be singing along in no time at all. We believe that the more we give at Christmastime the more you get, and that's how we like it. Stay tuned!
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Last Week's Show
December 12, 2009  Start Spreading the News
We're keeping you warm with Yo-Yo Ma, the Assad Brothers, Connie Evingson and Inga Swearingen in New York City. More from last week's show»
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| Inga Swearingen: First Rain  Our sporadic interview series continues with the talented jazz singer Inga Swearingen. She talks about "Swedish Farm Jazz," singing with the birds, and the recording process for her new album, First Rain. Read the interview» |
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| A Prairie Home Companion in the Big Apple  Are you going to be in the New York City area this December? A Prairie Home Companion is coming to The Town Hall for seven performances. Guests include Yo-Yo Ma and Norah Jones. Tickets are still available for many performances. Visit www.prairiehome.org/tickets for more details More Information» |
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the latest and greatest from the joke machine The famous philosopher Rene Descartes was trying to get his horse out of the barn. But no matter how hard he pulled, he couldn't get the horse to budge. "You know your problem," said a friend who was watching. "You've got Descartes before de horse." This joke was sent in by Bob S., of Lake Hiawatha, NJ. Thanks Bob! |
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Listened to the show Saturday and it was not bad. I spent the evening baking up a storm — carrying on old traditions and getting going new ones and what a humdinger of a good time it was. The kids...
 Truth of Christmas Being Put to the Test
(Dec. 15, 2009)
In Phoenix, the bougainvillea is blooming red against a landscape of buttes and rocks outside my hotel window and interesting cacti that look like cell phone base stations or Modigliani sculptures. Midwesterners who came here long ago slapped grass down...
 Making Smithereens
(Oct. 12, 2009)
Breakin' rocks in the .. huh ..Bam! — Hot sun I fought the law and the .. huh ..Bam! — Law won I fought the law and the .. huh ..Bam! — Law won I needed money 'cause I .....
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