In early March, eTown Radio hosted a very special taping performance with bluegrass generals Greensky Bluegrass at Boulder, CO’s eTown Hall. Americana singer/songwriter Israel Nash was also a featured guest throughout the live radio taping experience.
Nick Forster, a founding member of Hot Rize, and his wife, Helen Forster, hosted and moderated the evening’s activities as they’ve done since co-founding the 501c3 non-profit nationally syndicated radio broadcast/podcast in 1991.
Following the recent release of their new album, Greensky Bluegrass worked through All For Money tracks “Wish I Didn’t Know”, “It’s Not Mine Anymore”, “What You Need”, “Do It Alone”, “Like Reflections”, as well as the title-track. For their encore, the quintet collaborated with Nash and the eTown house band for a cover of Katy Perry‘s 2008 hit single “I Kissed A Girl”.
eTown has shared a plethora of video, including a behind-the-scenes look at how Nick Forster convinced the band to step out of the box and cover the song, which you can watch below:
Greensky Bluegrass – “Wish I Didn’t Know” / “It’s Not Mine Anymore”
[Video: eTown]
Greensky Bluegrass – “Do It Alone”
[Video: eTown]
Greensky Bluegrass – “Like Reflections”
[Video: eTown]
eTown Finale w/ Greensky Bluegrass & Israel Nash – “I Kissed A Girl”
[Video: eTown]
eTown On Stage Interview w/ Greensky Bluegrass
[Video: eTown]
For a full list of Greensky Bluegrass’ upcoming tour dates and ticketing information, head to the band’s website.
Setlist: Greensky Bluegrass | eTown Hall | Boulder, CO | 3/1/2019
Set: Wish I Didn’t Know> It’s Not Mine Anymore, What You Need, Do It Alone, Like Reflections, All for Money
Encore: I Kissed a Girl*
*w/ Israel Nash, Nick Forster & The eTones, first time played
[H/T JamBase]