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The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 pm CT on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3…

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This Sunday, June 5 on The Mulberry Tree, I've got an hour of a wide variety of musicians and songwriters lined up to make it special, and a nice way to end the weekend. Included in my list of featured musicians is Josh Ritter, who performs this week's sneak peek playlist video "Golden Age of Radio." I look forward to sitting around the tree with you and:

The Beatles 

Kyle Nachtigal 

Jimmy LaFave 

Jin J X 

Alison Krauss 

Lyle Lovett 

The Little Willies 

Glen Hansard 

John Prine 

Josh Ritter -Click…

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This Sunday, May 29 on The Mulberry Tree, I focus on Memorial Day in song. I chose songs for the playlist that touch on the subject of remembering, reflecting and acknowledging those who played a significant role and made an impact upon our lives. I believe strongly that if we stop and acknowledge those individuals, give them the respect of a few moments of our time, it helps keep us on a path moving forward.  Here's who will be sitting around the tree with us this Sunday.  The list includes Mark…

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This Sunday, May 22 on The Mulberry Tree I've got a playlist that seems just perfect for winding down the weekend.  Please join me and these spectacular musicians who will grace the airwaves for an hour. Included in the list is the band Turkey the Bird (great name, right?) who performs this week's sneak peek playlist video with their uplifting and fun song "You Gotta Do It Right" from their self-titled album. Meet you around the tree!

Lindley Creek 

Dan Fogelberg with Emmylou Harris 

John Prine 

The…

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This Sunday, May 15 on The Mulberry Tree, I'm excited about sharing with you some new tracks from local and regional musicians.  We'll hear from Justin Larkin and Aaron Smith and the Coal Biters, who have both released new albums this year.  We'll also enjoy many more selections that will round out the hour.  This week's sneak peek playlist video is really fun...it's Alison Krauss joined by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and friends performing "Catfish John," a song written by Bob McDill and Allen…

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This Sunday, May 8 on The Mulberry Tree, I made a playlist of all songs about wine.  May 8 is Mother's Day, and this is my way of giving a nod to my mother Charline, who enjoyed a nice glass of fermented grapes now and then.  Please join me and the musicians listed here, which includes the subject of this week's sneak peek playlist video. That musician is the late Jeff Buckley performing James Shelton's "Lilac Wine." The live performance is intoxicating, or "heady wine" as mom use to say. Happy…

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Come join me around The Mulberry Tree this Sunday, May 1 so we can enjoy together an hour of music together, perfectly chosen for a Sunday evening.  I hope your weekend ahead is bright and joyful, and you're able to enjoy the springtime weather.  Take a few moments if you can to listen to this week's sneak peek playlist video featuring John Gorka covering Bob Dylan's "Just Like a Woman" included on the compilation record titled "A Nod to Bob." Here's a nice list of folks who are on this Sunday's…

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This Sunday, April 24 on The Mulberry Tree, we get to enjoy an hour of music that will take us all over the place!  The tempos, mood, voices, instrumentation...many varieties for us.  Hope you'll join me and the musicians listed below for a wild and fun ride around the tree.  Included in the list is John Prine and Susan Tedeschi with a duet of "The Color of the Blues" from John's album "For Better or Worse." Meet you around the tree!

Poco 

Janis Ian 

Jeffrey Foucault 

Eliza Gilkyson 

Emmylou Harris 

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This Sunday, April 17 on The Mulberry Tree, we'll enjoy together an hour of songs that relate to Mother Earth as we approach Earth Day. Consider a way you can increase awareness or help steer our planet in a positive way that ensures its longevity. One way to show your appreciation is to attend the Earth Day Festival in Springfield, MO on Saturday, April 23 at Mother's Brewing Co. This week's sneak peek playlist video features James Taylor's "Seminole Wind" from his 2008 album "Covers." Meet you…

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My first set of songs on The Mulberry Tree this coming Sunday will represent strong female vocals.  Later on in the playlist, I'll be featuring several tracks written by the late Bob Dyer.  Bob was a performing songwriter from the Boonville-Columbia Missouri area. Two separate listeners suggested I feature Bob's music on the tree, and I certainly appreciate it.  Monday, April 11 marks 15 years since Bob's passing, so I saw it fitting time to share a few of his songs with you.  This week's sneak peek…