The Red Jacket Jamboree, an old time radio variety show
Series produced by Rebecca Glotfelty
The Red Jacket Jamboree is America's NEW old-time radio variety show recorded in front of a live audience in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. Host Lena Dorey and co-host Martin Achatz (two time Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan), introduce songs, stories, history and music from Michigan's Copper Country. Themed hourlong episodes feature the RJJ cast and stage band, the Copper Cats (Jerry Younce, Bill Carrothers, Harry South and guest percussionists (Carrie Biolo, Jonathan Taylor, Zach Ott, Travis Aukerman) guest singer-songwriter(s), storytellers, comedic sketches by the Red Jacket Radio Actors and more. The show is informative and fun for the entire family. Fans of "A Prairie Home Companion", will love The Red Jacket Jamboree! The series is made possible with funding from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, the Michigan Humanities Council and private and corporate donors.
The Red Jacket Jamboree is America's NEW old-time radio variety show recorded in front of a live audience in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. Host Lena Dorey and co-host Martin Achatz (two time Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan), introduce songs, stories, history and music from Michigan's Copper Country. Themed hourlong episodes feature the RJJ cast and stage band, the Copper Cats (Jerry Younce, Bill Carrothers, Harry South and guest percussionists (Carrie Biolo, Jonathan Taylor, Zach Ott, Travis Aukerman) guest singer-songwriter(s), storytellers, comedic sketches by the Red Jacket Radio Actors and more. The show is informative and fun for the entire family. Fans of "A Prairie Home Companion", will love The Red Jacket Jamboree! The series is made possible with... Show full description
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- Host Lena Dorey, Martin Achatz and Red Jacket Radio Actors (RedJacketLogo_Actors.png)
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- Show Poster (Red_Jacket_Jamboree_May2022blueflat-compressed.pdf)
- Show Poster 2 (Red_Jacket_Jamboree_March2022flat-compressed.pdf)
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5 Pieces
Bought by KBRP Community Radio, WNMU-FM, Southern Branch Bluegrass, and WYAP
- Added: Nov 22, 2022
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
Bought by KBRP Community Radio, WNMU-FM, and Southern Branch Bluegrass
- Added: Nov 21, 2022
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 3
Bought by WNMU-FM and Southern Branch Bluegrass
- Added: Oct 26, 2022
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 2
Bought by Southern Branch Bluegrass and WNMU-FM
- Added: Oct 26, 2022
- Length: 59:02
- Purchases: 2
Bought by KBRP Community Radio, WNMU-FM, and Southern Branch Bluegrass
- Added: Oct 26, 2022
- Length: 59:02
- Purchases: 3