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The Vinyl Cafe September 2nd, 2012 "Back to School"

From: Vinyl Cafe
Series: Vinyl Cafe
Length: 54:33

Today on the show we have stories for all the kids - all the students - who are heading back to school this week. Read the full description.

Stuart-smiling_small We have a story about what happened earlier this week when Stuart walked a friend to her first day of school.  We have a Story Exchange about a school memory from long ago and far away.  And, of course, a story about Dave, about the time Dave returned to school to speak to the students. 

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Piece Description

We have a story about what happened earlier this week when Stuart walked a friend to her first day of school.  We have a Story Exchange about a school memory from long ago and far away.  And, of course, a story about Dave, about the time Dave returned to school to speak to the students. 

Broadcast History

This show will air on CBC Radio One & Two, Sirius 159, KUOW, WFYI, WCPN, North Dakota Public Radio, North Country Public radio, Jefferson Public Radio, Iowa Public Radio, NIPR, KNPR, KIAL,KBBI, WUCX, KWMR, WTIP, WTPC, KTRL and Mountain Public Radio

Timing and Cues

IN: "Hello, I'm Stuart McLean..."
RUNS: 54:00
OUT: "...so long for now."

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
WINTER SOLSTICE Cold Specks I PREDICT A GRACEFUL EXPULSION. Arts & Crafts 2012 04:05
MY CHILDREN, BE JOYFUL Rock Plaza Central Are We Not Horses. Custom 2004 05:51
DAYDREAMIN' Jill Barber Mischievous Moon. Outside 2010 03:09
GOLD SOUL OF ROCK N ROLL Emm Gryner Gem and I. Dead Daisy 2011 03:08
Cellophane The Left Cellophane. Custom 2011 03:23
Ragtime Cowboy Joe Petunia and the Vipers I Live in the Past. Custom 2011 03:13

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