Highway 89

On today’s episode of Highway 89, we fill the studio with the sounds of pipes, fiddles, harps, bodhrans, flutes, banjos, and more. It’s “Pennyland,” a name given to the amount of land that could once be rented for a penny to Scottish tenant farmers of the west highlands. The band is named in tribute to those Scottish tenant farmers, who, dreaming of better opportunities, uprooted their families and crossed the Atlantic to settle in a new land. Pennyand is made up of Robert Macdonald, Liz Macdonald, Daniel Macdonald, Averi Crockett, Michelle Adams, and Marvin Payne. You can find more Pennyland at their website: www.pennylandband.com. Pennyland favors us with an hour’s worth of music and conversation, including the following tunes:Scots on the Rocks Faery Love Song and Jig The Cuckoo's Nest Song and Hornpipe Can Ye Sew Cushions Waffles for Friday and Drunken Tinker Puirt a Beaul Set Sweet Molly and The Glenburnie Rant and Put Me in the Big Ches Siul a Ruin and The Bird's Nest Manx Lullaby and The Hag at the C

Image result for cori connors On this episode of Highway 89, we enjoy a visit from Cori Connors. From small but renowned venues such as the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, to Britain’s famous Liverpool Cathedral, Cori carries her fresh voice as a songwriter to audiences worldwide. Sometimes it’s Cori herself performing the songs. Other times, it’s great singers in her neighborhood or in her circle of friends, and sometimes its superstars like Chris LeDoux, Linda Ronstadt, or Tarja Turunen, giving Cori platinum status as a songwriter. Cori treated us to an evening of gentle renditions of her original Christmas and winter tunes. Find out more about Cori on her website: www.coriconnors.com Enjoy an hour of music and conversation with Cori on vocals and guitar, and Mark Robinette on bass. The music includes these songs: Sleepy Little Town Is It Snowing Tonight Blowing Kisses Fall in Love Wise Men Seek Him Still One Small Boy Heavenly Choirs Little Did I Know Broke Mary Holds Him

This is an episode filled with piano performances of Christmas favorites! The musicians today are a group of prestigious alumni from the University of Utah. Some serve on the faculty there, and some are current and former members of the musical performance and outreach ensemble called "Ladies in Red." Pianists: Kate Webb, Desiree Gonzalez, Ran Duan, Ann Christensen, Lindsey Wright and Josh Wright. Repertoire: The Christmas Song; Still, Still Still; Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; Russian Dance; Carol of the Bells; What Child is This; Jingle Bells; O Holy Night/Rachmaninoff Suite No. 2;  Follow Highway 89 on twitter: @byuh89 and on instagram: @byuh89

Brian Kershisnik and Steve Vistaunet are two men who earn their living as visual artists. Brian is a painter, and Steve is a graphic designer. But every Thursday night, the guys step away from their respective fabric and digital canvases, and they create art together, in the medium of music. They've created songs for over a decade, and after all of that time, they finally have a debut album, "Tiny Bicycle Parade." This episode features music from that album, along with some unreleased music.  Songs featured: Out There, Twin, The Next Time Lazarus Dies, Graham, Angle of the Day, Love Song with Words, Spirits in Prison, Menu Follow Highway 89 on twitter: @byuh89 and on instagram: @byuh89

Image result for christopher gabbitas  Image result for julian gregory In 1968, six recently-graduated choral scholars from King's College at Cambridge made their London debut. The King's Singers are now in their 50th year and have featured 24 different singers as members over the years. Their repertoire is unusual for a group made up of such impecable musical craftsmen: a mix of populaar music as well as startlingly lovely arrangements of well-known classics and newly-commissioned material. They're Grammy winners, Emmy winners, and hold a place in the Gramophone Hall of Fame. 2018 marks 50 years of wonderful music recorded and performed by the King's Singers, and today we have two of them with us: baritone Christopher Gabbitas and tenor Julian Gregory. Today they share selections from a new 50th year collection of recordings called "Gold", and their thoughts and persperctives on the long and successful career of the group. Repertoire: Prayer of King Henry VI - Henry Ley; We Are - Bob Chilcott; And So it Go

Stephen Sondheim's celebrated musical Into the Woods is rich with life lessons about family, relationships, good and bad, and dealing with the consequences of one's actions. It debuted on Broadway in 1987 and features the story of a childless baker and his wife who embark on a quest to break a witch's curse. Along their way they cross paths with characters from the stories of Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Cinderella and soon all of their stories intertwine. Students from BYU's Music Dance Theater department are preparing a production of Into the Woods and they visit our studio to share some of the fantastic music from the show. This production is directed by Dallyn Vail Bayles, acclaimed Broadway performer, soloist, and recording artist. Dallyn and many of the lead performers chat with Steve Sondheim's style and legacy, and some of the ambiguities and moral questions of the musical. Leads: Madison Dennis - Witch, Jospeh Swain - Baker, Jacob Baird - Narrator, Ellora Latin - Ra

Obraz może zawieraÄ?: 4 osoby, uÅ?miechniÄ?ci ludzie, ludzie stojÄ? Renshaw is a band from our own backyard of Provo, Utah. Named for frontman Cayson Renshaw, this indie group of four plays covers and original music, all with their own spin. Renshaw is Cayson Renshaw, Mitch Romney, Michael Van Wagoner, and Jarom Hansen Songs featured: Fight For You, Heart of Gold, Home, I Won't Give Up, All My Life, There Is A Green Hill Far Away, I Want to Fly, It's All Right; Follow Highway 89 on twitter: @byuh89 and on instagram: @byuh89

When Debra Fotheringham was a kid, the music from her father’s collection of jazz albums filled up the house, and filled up Debra’s heart. With a heart full of jazz, it’s no wonder that art began to make its way out of her heart and into the world.  Debra began to make her mark as a fiction writer, getting invited to writers’ conferences even as a first grader. In Junior High, she discovered the versatility of the acoustic guitar and the rhythms of hand percussion. Marrying her love of writing with her love of making music on those instruments, Debra has been a staple in not only the songwriting scene, but also as a key contributor to the albums of other songwriters in one of the most vibrant independent songwriting communities in the country.  Debra's first homemade CD sold more than a thousand copies from the merch tables at local shows, and her 2007 self-titled album and her 2010 EP, “Time,” are respected and loved by fans and fellow musicians alike. Audiences have seen her most often on stage as a part o

Image result for camille nelson music We didn’t make Camille Nelson bring all of the instruments she plays into the studio today, which is a good thing – there may not have been room for them all. Camille Nelson is a classically trained artist whose new album, "Lead Me Home," can be found near the top of a number of different Billboard charts.  For Camille, studying violin at age 6 was the doorway through which she stepped to develop a close relationship with the guitar, and then piano, banjo, mandolin, and more. All of that have given her the ability to experiment with classical, folk, pop, and new age sounds, and all of those influences have found a comfortable home in her recordings. She has distinguished herself as an athlete, a public speaker, an educator, an author, and more. Camille has lived in South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, and she speaks German and Italian fluently. She received her Bachelor and Master degree from the University of Utah and her Ph.D from Gonzaga University. She cu

Image result for anton nel Anton Nel enjoys a remarkable and multifaceted career that has taken him to North and South America, Europe, Asia, and South Africa. Following an auspicious debut at the age of twelve with Beethoven’s C Major Concerto after only two years of study, the Johannesburg native captured first prizes in all the major South African competitions while still in his teens, toured his native country extensively and became a well-known radio and television personality. As recitalist he has appeared at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Museum and the Frick Collection in New York, at the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena, Davies Hall in San Francisco, and the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.  Eager to pursue dual careers in teaching and performing he was appointed to the faculty of the University of Texas at Austin in his early twenties, followed by professorships at the Eastman School of Music, and the University of Michigan, where he was chairman of the piano department. I

Obraz może zawieraÄ?: 1 osoba, siedzi i na zewnÄ?trz Audiences have seen Nic Chamberlain supporting the Southern Utah music scene for a long time, playing drums for this band, singing backup vocal for that band, or workshopping tunes with young songwriters. Throughout all of his involvement though, for years he has been a sure-footed songwriter in his own right, giving connected, engaging performances for years as his own frontman. Nic is now touring a new album called "Watch for the Wolves." It's an album on which he played nearly every instrument on every track, and engineered as well. We were happy to have him in the studio for an hour of music and conversation. Songs featured: Our Love; Show Me a Sign; Keep Your Head Down; Mukuntuweap; Save Our Land; Amalickiah v. the Captain; Take Me Back; Product of the Past; From a Slave to a Man; Sailing; Follow Highway 89 on twitter: @byuh89 and on instagram: @byuh89

Classical trio of world-class musicians--soprano Diane Reich, baritone Robert Brandt, and pianist Scott Holden delight with an hour of classical comedy. LAITMAN I'm Nobody; BOLCOM Amor; MOLLICONE Mrs. Noah's Aria; SATIE Embryons Desseches; FLANDERS & SWANN The Warthog; The Spider; The Sloth; MOORE I'm Glad I'm Not a Tenor; Content to be Behind Me; LAITMAN Dreaming Follow Highway 89 on twitter: @byuh89 and on instagram: @byuh89

Grey Glass is a band that describes themselves as "sonically juicy rock-and-roll." Born at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, they say they thrive on music that speaks to the lives of their fans and embraces the human experience. And people are taking notice: In a field crowded with great acts, the press has said of Grey Glass, "In every category-- songwriting, creativity, performance, and production-- Grey Glass...is a step above many of their peers." Since they formed in 2014 their recordings have demonstrated a progression from solid indie acoustic folk-rock to big, sophisticated electric sounds. For today's show they go back to their roots in some ways, treating us to an hour of stripped-down performances. Songs featured: Brothers; Seconds; Satellite; Fell Asleep; Old; Cities; Lioness; Make Me Yours

One brick at a time, Peter Breinholt has built one of the longest-standing and most successful music careers in the region, and he'sdone it without ever signing a contract with a record label, without ever raising concert ticket prices from $10. He's sold-out regional venues, performed at the 2002 Olympics, has regular guest spots with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and more. He was even the 2016 winer of the prestigious Utah Governor's Mansion award. All of this has made Peter one of the most reliably beloved performers in living memory for his large family of enthusiastic fans. Folks who loved Peter Breinholt concerts in college are now bringing their kids to Peter's shows. Today we were lucky to have him in the studio, playing old favorites and introducing us to new music as well. Musicians: Peter Breinholt (guitar, vocals, piano), Mike Ensign (bass, backup vocals), Craig Miner (guitars, backup vocals), Brian Hardy (piano), Pat Campbell (drums), Rebecca Suelze (viola), Asheley Watabe (violin), Ariel Haubne

Recent winners of the John Lennon songwriting competition, Cherie Call and Lyndy Butler are the authors and creators of "The Buddy System" an acclaimed album of songs designed for kids and parents. Both Cherie and Lyndy have toured extensively around the country, and have hit up historic venues including the famous "Bluebird Cafe" in Nashville. They share some of the favorites tonight with guest musician and producer Ryan Tilby. Songs featured: My Greatest Adventure, If That's What You Want to Do, Radio Flyer, I Am A Homeless Song, There For You, Stubborn, Oh No! Oh Yes!, The Buddy System, The Astronaut and the Mermaid;

In this episode we go back to what some people call "The Jazz Age." It's the era of Jelly Roll Morton, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five, and of youth rebellion. It's the Roaring Twenties, brought to you by the Roadside Ramblers, specializing in 20's and 30's jazz that takes you right to the heart of New Orleans. The Roadside Ramblers have been sharing their love of early jazz with audiences for years, but their shows aren't just about the music. Show up to one of their gigs and you'll find folks dressed up in period-accurate attire and dance instructors helping bring the era to life. While they didn't bring the dancers tonight, they did bring the foot-tapping classics they're famous for, and a wealth of experience and information about the music and its history and significance. Musicians: Jory Woodis - Clarinet; Austie Robinson - Trumpet; Stephen Tobian - Tenor and Soprano Saxophone; Kurt Reeder - Piano; Adam Overacker - Upright Bass; Michael Tobian - Drums; Sam Payne - Vocals on "St. James

Mikael Lewis describes his music as containing "travel, loss, hopeful dreams, love, politics, and the evolving beauty of life." The landscapes he creates with his lyrics and melodies are supported by alternate guitar tunings and a rhythmic, percussive playing style. For years, Mikael has been on a musical journey that has led him through collaborations with fellow musicians in project after project, in bands like "Bucket of Witches" and "Fyre and Reign", and the things that he gives to and learns from these projects can be hears in his own unique sound as a solo artist. His sound contains elements of rock and roll, americana, folk, and even jazz and world music. Lewis has shared the stage with such greats as The Gin Blossoms, Eddie from Ohio, John Hammond, Irish troubadour Brian Kennedy and English folk legend Nick Harper.  He chats with Steve about life on the road, life across the ocean, father-daughter collaborations, and more. Songs featured: 4th of July, Finding My Feet, Driving at Night, Walking on a

Every summer the Rocky-Mountain-nestled town of Springville Utah hosts performing groups from all over the world during the spirngville World Folkfest. It's a 31-year tradition that this year features performances from Austria, Chile, Romania, Ecuador, Indonesia, and more. A group from Belrus joins our show tonight. The ensemble is called Zorachka, and it was formed in 1963, decades before the Republic of Belarus declared its sovereignty. Zorachka has travelled the world representing the rich culture of Belarus with a unique blend of vocal music, fascinating instruments, and lively choreography.

Drew and Lacey Williams are a husband and wife duo whose study of music have put them at the center of the regional music scene, working with artists like Peter Breinholt, Charley Jenkins, and Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband here in Utah and with bands like Due West and the JaneDear Girls in Nashville where they started as a bluegrass-tinged country duo. Both are educators, musicians, songwriters, parents, and spouses. Tonight they share a collection of music that ranges from summertime love songs to touching meditations on the kinds of sacrifice, faithfulness, heartbreak, and joy that characterize the relationships that we treasure.  Songs featured: Sweet Summer Love, Help Explain, first Kiss, Cold Sassy, Six-String Lullaby, Simple Life, Look Away, Same Ol' River, Lovin' You More; Follow Highway 89 on twitter: @byuh89 and on instagram: @byuh89

The Salt Lake Vocal Artists was formed in 2010, providing an opportunity for those in the organization who have professional-level capability to rehearse and perform at the highest level.  SLVA’s inaugural season began with a tour of Spain’s Basque region where the group competed in an international competition, earning first prize awards in every category and a special Audience Favorite award.  This recognition led to invitations for 2011, including an appearance as the only United States choir at the World Choral Symposium in Argentina. In September 2011, SLVA traveled to Italy for another competition, where they once again earned five first prizes.  SLVA performs several times each year throughout the Salt Lake Valley and has released four CD recordings. Repertoire: WILBERG Light Dawns on a Weary World; CONTE The Waking; DICKAU A Song of Joys; NESTOR Peace Prayer of Saint Francis; FINZI My Spirit Sang All Day; LOUNSBROUGH Invocation; STOPFORD The Beatitudes; DAVISON Ritmo; RUNESTAD The Peace of Wild Thing