An old man thinking at the Thanksgiving table

I decided not to spend $700 for a seat at “Music Man” on Broadway though I love the musical and know most of “Ya Got Trouble” by heart and sometimes “Gary, Indiana” comes spontaneously to mind or “Lida Rose” or “Goodnight, My Someone,” so it’d be $700 well spent, but Broadway theater seats are too small for a tall person, and two hours of physical discomfort and possible knee damage is two hours too many. I have given up suffering in my old age. I don’t go to loud restaurants. I avoid political rallies. I don’t hang out with boring people or conspiracy hobbyists or people who use obscenities as punctuation. I don’t pay a large sum of money to be crammed into a space designed for children.
 

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Another Classic from The Town Hall!

 
We sure hope that you enjoyed the LIVESTREAM this past week. We thank everyone who came to The Town Hall or joined us from your home. It was a great evening. We will be back with A Prairie Home Companion Christmas Show on December 15 from the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis. Join us in person or online. 

Since The Town Hall was always a favorite, we will revisit another NYC show from 2011. This classic show features Heather Masse and Nellie McKay. The link will debut Saturday at 5:00 p.m. CT on our Facebook page.

Highlights include a visit from Santa, some talk about Science, Guy Noir, “Red Is the Rose” and “Christmas in New York” from Garrison and Heather, “Only Have Eyes for You” and “Small Day Tomorrow” from Nellie McKay, “It is So Beautiful” from Rich Dworsky and the band, “Midtown Mama” from Pat Donohue, and the latest holiday News from Lake Wobegon. 
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More about this week’s featured guests
She started out wanting to be a jazz musician. Now when singer, songwriter, actor, and activist Nellie McKay sits down at the piano or picks up the ukulele, you’re likely hear some blend of jazz, pop, hip-hop, cabaret, or vaudeville. The London-born, New York-based performer has amassed quite a following with her quirky musical approach. She’s nothing if not outspoken, and the causes she holds dear — animal rights, for instance — are apt to turn up in her unpredictable song lyrics. 
 
“The Dog Song” >>>

Growing up in rural Maine, Heather Masse sang hymns and folk songs around home with her family. Now based in New York, this New England Conservatory of Music alum is a one-third of the Juno Award-winning Canadian trio, The Wailin’ Jennys. She has become one of Garrison’s favorite duet partners and has joined us on every American Revival show.
“I Don’t Wanna Wake Up Today” >>>

The LIVESTREAM & Other Events


Join us LIVE, either in person or online, for our Christmas show from the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis on December 15. Information about this show and upcoming tour shows, including this week’s show in Ft. Lauderdale, can be found on our EVENTS page. 
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