Hosting "The Mulberry Tree" on KSMU-NPR in Springfield, MO

Hi everyone, Very exciting news! KSMU, Springfield, Missouri's NPR affiliate, has asked me to become producer and host of "The Mulberry Tree," taking over Carolyn Huber's spot as host of a show with a similar name "Under the Mulberry Tree." Carolyn hosted her show for 26 years, and felt ready to pass the torch, so she suggested I might be a good fit for the job. KSMU requested I produce a pilot program with a slightly different format. The pilot was a success, so I'm off and running! Carolyn and other surprise guests may stop in from time to time to say hello, so stay tuned.... On Sunday, October 25th at 10 p.m. CST, KSMU will premier "The Mulberry Tree," which will air every Sunday at that same time. I'll showcase singer/songwriters, new and not-so-new folk, and local/regional musicians. KSMU now streams live! Below is KSMU's signal map, however, you now have the option of streaming programs live from any location via the web: go to www.ksmu.org then click on "Listen to KSMU Live" to hear "The Mulberry Tree" or any KSMU program, 24-7. Springfield 91.1 FM Branson 90.5 FM West Plains 90.9 FM Mountain Grove 88.7 FM Joplin 98.9 FM Neosho 103.7 FM CD DONATIONS: I will be building a CD library, so donations are welcome and appreciated! They should fall within "The Mulberry Tree" genre categories I mentioned above. CD DONATIONS: If you're in the Springfield area and have more than one or two CD's to donate, send an email to mulberrytree@ksmu to arrange for pickup. If possible, CD information should include artist, track title, album title, label and composer. Track run times help as well. Otherwise, please drop off or mail CD's to the studio as follows: KSMU Attn: "The Mulberry Tree" c/o Emily Higgins 901 South National - Strong Hall Springfield, MO 65897 Please join me on this new adventure! I hope you'll become a loyal, regular listener. Tune in Sunday, October 25th at 10 p.m. CST for the special premier edition of "The Mulberry Tree." Good cheer to all, Emily Higgins

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