Farmers and Feeders

Posted at 6:00 AM on November 21, 2009 by Dale Connelly (3 Comments)

Tonight on Radio Heartland on Minnesota Public Radio News stations, we'll have music for the season of thanks - songs of satisfaction and prayers of gratitude from Pete Morton, Alison Krauss, Solomon Burke, Blind Willie Johnson and more.

In the second hour I'll talk with North Dakota farmer and rancher Chuck Suchy. For decades, Chuck has been singing and writing songs that connect to his rural life and work. Now he's got a new recording and a fresh resolve to share parts of his experience that go beyond the farm. Chuck Suchy will perform songs from "Unraveling Heart" in the studio.

I'll also visit with a couple of musical brothers from the Twin Cities - Tim and Paul Frantzich. They have appeared on stages far and wide as The Brothers Frantzich, (including some nationally broadcast spots on A Prairie Home Companion), but recently Paul moved to Colorado to pursue yet another dream - feeding the world's starving millions. But the music continues - in fact, it's a crucial part of the mission against hunger.

We'll find out about farmers and feeders tonight on Radio Heartland.

Comments (3)

will there be a song of gratitude for RH and the TB community? maybe we should work on one on the blog next week??
Now thank we all our Dale
and Mike and MP ahRRR

have a great weekend, All

Posted by barb in Blackhoof | November 21, 2009 7:42 AM

Good Idea Barb, I will sing along with that one...the second coat of green paint is being applied to my laundry room tonight. Especially thankful for the good music and good company while I paint.

Best to all!

Posted by michelle in Winona | November 21, 2009 9:14 PM

Greetings! I am loving this haunting, beautiful piece by Bobby McFerrin. He never ceases to amaze me with his breadth and deep talent. And now Allison Kraus -- absolutely lovely music. Thank you, Dale and Mike and all RH listeners that continue to make this possible!

Posted by Joanne in Big Lake | November 21, 2009 9:42 PM