Name: Live eTown Radio Show Taping with Donavon Frankenreiter and Donovan Woods
Start: 2024-07-03T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-07-03T21:30:00-06:00
Location: eTown Hall

Live eTown Radio Show Taping with Donavon Frankenreiter and Donovan Woods

eTown’s mission is to educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience, through music and conversation, to create a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable world.eTown Hallis located in the heart of downtown Boulder, Colorado. A world-class performance venue, full service recording studio and community center, eTown Hall is also home to the famous eTown radio show. A non-profit organization since 1991, eTown has been committed to environmental education and “doing the right thing.” This building, converted from an old church facility, is quite possibly the greenest music and media center in Colorado!eTown Hall is unique – not another venue in the country like it. It’s recycled (a former church), rebuilt (a total renovation from the ground up), renovated (state of the art sound systems, recording studio) repurposed (a green building that makes its own solar power, has extremely efficient heating and cooling, used recycled and repurposed materials in the renovation) and reinvigorated (the community LOVES eTown Hall!) .eTown Hall Refund and Exchange Policy:eTown does not provide refunds or exchanges for any ticket purchases. If you have further questions, please call us at 303-443-8696, ext. 100.When purchasing a ticket to an event at eTown Hall, you will be automatically signed up for the eTown mailing list. You will have the option to opt-out of this list at any time.NOTE:If you are trying to reach us over the weekend about a weekend show or event, the best way to get in touch with us is by calling our Box Office at (303) 443-8696, ext. 117. Someone should be on-site a couple of hours before doors open the day of the show to answer your call, or return your message as soon as possible.

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Join us on July 3rd for a Live eTown Radio Show Taping with Donavon Frankenreiter + Donovan Woods and host Nick Forster!

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Upcoming Live eTown Radio Show Tapings

A collection of our upcoming Live eTown Radio Show Tapings with hosts Nick and Helen Forster!

Doors: 6 PM Show: 7 PM All Ages Welcome No Refunds or Exchanges

More than just a regular concert, eTown Radio Tapings are a unique live experience! The show includes performances and interviews with both of our visiting artists, and an interview segment with changemakers from our local and national community who are doing their part to make the world a better place. As an attendee, you serve as a vital part of our eTown show, which will be broadcast across the country on our affiliate radio stations and all streaming platforms. Listen for your cheers on the radio, and to hear how it all comes together, in just a few weeks following the night! Cell phone use, photos (from phones and professional cameras), and audio and video recording are all strictly prohibited during the radio taping. Thanks for your understanding, and for your help in allowing the artists and audience to be present for this special evening together!

About Donavon Frankenreiter: For nearly four decades Donavon Frankenreiter has been traveling the globe, first as a professional surfer and now as a musician. Born in Southern California, Donavon spent most of his youth chasing waves, turning pro at the age of 16.These days instead of surf competitions, it’s concert halls that bring Frankenreiter to town, where he entertains audiences with his unique blend of laid-back grooves, philosophical lyrics and soulful delivery.This year, Frankenreiter is releasing his first studio in 9 years, out September 20, 2024. The album, entitled Get Outta Your Mind, marks the 20 year anniversary of his self-titled debut album.

About Donovan Woods: Since he released his first album a decade ago, singer-songwriter Donovan Woods’ blend offolk, country and pop has resonated with audiences all over the world. In recent years, theacclaimed, award-winning singer-songwriter has seen his profile grow with his breakthroughalbum, Without People. Touring behind (2020’s) Without People saw Woods play to his largest audiences to date. Thatincluded a stint opening for New Jersey-based retro rockers Gaslight Anthem on their recentreunion tour. Throughout his distinguished career, Donovan Woods has built a devoted following who clingto the acclaimed songwriter’s every word. Never one to mince words, Woods is one of music’smost vulnerable storytellers and on his forthcoming studio album, Donovan takes that a stepfurther. Honest and unflinching, on Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now, hisupcoming seventh studio album, Woods takes a long look inside and isn’t necessarily thrilledwith what he sees. For an artist who isn’t afraid to bear his soul, this is as emotionally gritty ashe has ever been. Long known as a masterful storyteller, Woods is at his absolute best on Things Were NeverGood If They’re Not Good Now. Across the album’s 12 sparse, intimate songs, Woods findshimself reflecting on the ups and downs he has been through since 2020. His writing allowedhim to open up and address the complexities of life that he has been going through.The album, he notes, serves as “a funeral to the life he was living.”Sonically, Woods decided to take a different approach. “We had our boundaries and made things sound beautiful within them,” he says. “And what’sleft is scrappier than Without People, but I feel like moments of creation are much moreaccessible on this record.” Many of the songs that comprise Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now focus onthe intricacies of friendships and relationships, and looking at the little moments in life.Co-produced with longtime collaborator James Bunton over much of 2023, the album’sdelicate nature is reflected in its lyrics. The psychology of people’s actions always fascinated Woods and informs much of ThingsWere Never Good If They’re Not Good Now. Focusing on happy, party feelings doesn’t appealto him. Once he gets down these darker paths (“It was a warts and all album in a way that I never haddone before”), which he admits can be uncomfortable, the songs flow and are universal.In particular, on the heart-wrenching “Rosemary”. Co-written with Connor Seidel, “Rosemary”contemplates what happens in the aftermath of a heated argument. “Have you ever had a fight by text message? And it’s long, and existential,” he says. “Someonedid something wrong and maybe that’s it.” Continuing, he explains that “Rosemary” is about“finally admitting all your faults, showing your actual self and asking, can you still love me? Andreally wanting an answer either way.” Not everything is doom and gloom. On “When Our Friends Come Over,” Woods sings lovingly about a couple who rediscover theiraffection for one another. Featuring Madi Diaz on vocals, the song highlights how two partnersare able to appreciate each other in the presence of others. Even though they're going througha rocky patch, Woods shows how even the tiniest of gestures are the true signs of love.Throughout an album of heart wrenching songs, none hit harder than “Back for the Funeral.”Taking place in a small town, a group of friends who haven’t seen each other in years return tomemorialize a schoolmate after they overdosed on pills. “There's so much writing done about being back in your hometown and what it does to you,”Woods explains. “But there’s the idea that you only go there with bad news—which can betrue—and what it does to your feelings about your hometown.” However, the song poignantly shows that even though someone may return to their hometownfor unfortunate reasons, reconnecting with old friends is a positive byproduct of thecircumstance. As Woods continues to work on himself, Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now isthe portrait of a songwriter at his creative best. Addressing the truths and pains of life is nevereasy, and here, he does so in a way that’s brutally honest. After all, that’s what greatsongwriters do.

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