American Pastimes

American Pastimes

Tom Leonardi, Jim Howell
Your co-hosts Jim (first Tuesday) and Tom (third Tuesday) bring out the full scope of Americana: the wide variety of folk, bluegrass, newgrass, old-time string bands, acoustic blues, jug bands, California folk revival and old-time, and local folks.

Ranging from Bill Monroe to David Grisman, Ralph Stanley to Steve Earle, Maybelle Carter to Emmy-Lou Harris, Jean Ritchie to Joan Baez, Jimmie Rodgers to Guy Clark, Earl Scruggs to Bela Fleck, Doc Watson to Tony Rice, 1920's to 2020's, and many more! 

To listen to archived broadcasts of American Pastimes click on the date below
    • First Tuesdays, 7:30pm–10:00pm
    • Third Tuesdays, 7:30pm–10:00pm
    3:00am, 11-13-2013
    One of the world's most well-known songs: House of the Rising Sun.
    3:00pm, 9-11-2013
    The Kingston Trio sings of adultery, syphilis, and murderous revenge.
    3:00pm, 8-14-2013
    The Classic Folk Tale of Duncan & Brady.
    3:00pm, 6-26-2013
    “We Shall Overcome” - June 8th marked the 50th anniversary of one of Pete Seeger’s most important and well-known concert performances.
    3:00pm, 6-5-2013
    "John Henry," the Ballads and Instrumentals.
    3:00pm, 6-5-2013
    Mountain dulcimer virtuoso Robert Force performs live on KZFR
    1:30pm, 5-7-2013
    The Quills, an American folk instrument.
    12:00pm, 4-26-2013
    Joan Baez, Trouble in Paradise, 1957.
    3:00pm, 4-3-2013
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    3:00pm, 1-9-2013
    Classic Americana: Deep Ellum Blues
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