music interview

Iowa's Own Blueswoman Vicki Price

Lauryn Shapter — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:15:55 -0500

Hey everyone. This week on Crooked Sisters Radio Hour, I'll be interviewing Iowa Bluesman Vicki Price at 11 a.m. Along with her husband, Iowa Blues Hall of Fame member, Joe Price, Vicki performs her own brand of River Blues. Vicki is a killer guitarist and stunning vocalist, in addition to be a prolific songwriter. So join me, your host Lauryn Shapter, as I chat with this stalwart in Iowa's blues scene prior to their show at Cafe Paradiso this weekend. And, of course, Vicki's interview will be in amongst the rest of the Crooked Sisters line up ... because a week can't possibly be complete without a little bit of the crooked thrown in there! Crooked Sisters Radio Hour, every Thursday, from 10 to noon. Be Crooked or Be Square!

Betse Ellis of the Wilders Talks to Crooked Sisters

Lauryn Shapter — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:21:40 -0500

This week on Crooked Sisters Radio Hour, rockin' fiddler Betse Ellis of The Wilders will be joining me to talk about their upcoming release, "Someone's Got to Pay" and their CD release party at The Mill in Iowa City.

So join me, your host Lauryn Shapter, for the best women in Roots, Americana, Country, Bluegrass and beyond, this and every Thursday from 10am - noon CST. read more »

Duets, Sisters, Christmas and More!

Lauryn Shapter — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:11:19 -0600

Hey y'all. Join Crooked Sisters Radio Hour today, 10 to noon, when I'll bringing you sister duets, classic country duets, Christmas music country-style, and a special interview with Sarah Bowman, half of The Bowmans, twin sisters originally from Davenport, Iowa.

Join me, your host Lauryn Shapter, for some great roots, Americana, country, bluegrass and more. Happy Holidays and remember to keep it a bit Crooked! read more »

A Conversation with Diana Jones, 2006 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Winner

Lauryn Shapter — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:02:44 -0600

Hey y'all. I recently had the pleasure of talking with songwriter Diana Jones, winner of the 2006 Kerrville (Texas) Folk Festival New Folk contest.

I'll be airing this interview, along with tracks from her latest CDs, on Crooked Sisters Radio Hour, Thursday 10 - noon.

Diana's interview will be on at 11:00.

Catch you on the air!

You'll be able to check out an archive of the interview soon...

A Conversation with Mary Gauthier on CSRH at 10am Thur

Lauryn Shapter — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:10:32 -0500

Howdy, y'all.

On Thursday morning's Crooked Sisters Radio Hour, I'll be interviewing one of my favorite songwriters out there, Mary Gauthier.

Mary is not only one of the most powerful songwriters I've heard in a long, long time, she also has an amazing life story.

Tune in for Crooked Sisters Radio Hour, Thursday 10am - noon.

Interview with Mary is at 11:00.

I'll also be playing songs from her two most recent albums throughout the show. read more »