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Episode 620: Thursday February 24, 2005

Thomas Rude

From the moment he picked up his boy scout penknife and whittled a piece of wood, Thomas Rude knew that carving was IT for him. Not only does he do amazing "Americana" style carvings, he also well known for his intricate linocut prints.

On the web:

ThomasRude.com

Blues for Kids

Victor Johnson teaches country blues to kids. His CD is a best-seller in the toddler market. We watch him in action with kids and their parents, and also see a performance of his band, Django's Cadillac whose music has been featured on NPR's Car Talk show.

On the web:

VictorJohnson.com

Astoria Fisher Poets

This gathering of poets is not at all what one might expect. Every February, commercial fishermen anchor up in Astoria to share their songs and poems of the sea.

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Fisher Poets Gathering