Sunday Night on The Acoustic Highway- legendary singer-songwriter JohnSmith

WHRO | By Barry Graham

Published October 16, 2024 at 2:07 PM EDT

When The Acoustic Highway debuted in 2001, one of the first acts featured was Minnesota based singer-songwriter Johnsmith (Yes, he combines his first and last name into one). His release “Traveler” has a definitive Celtic feel to it along with a series of heartful story rich songs. We’ll hear a selection from it. Also, music from The Civil Wars, Sarah Jarosz, Molasses Creek, and a 2024 remastered version of “Jericho” by Joni Mitchell. There’s nothing better than spending a Sunday Night on the Highway. Tune in 9:00PM on 89.5

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Barry Graham used to arrive at WHRO with a briefcase full of papers and lesson plans. For 32 years he taught US and Virginia Government in the Virginia Beach Public Schools. While teaching was always his first love, radio was a close second. While attending Old Dominion, Barry was program director at WODU, the college radio station. After graduating, he came to WHRO as an overnight announcer. Originally intending to stay on only while completing graduate school, he was soon hooked on Public Radio and today is the senior announcer on WHRV. In 2001, Barry earned his Ph.D in Urban Studies by writing a history of WHRO and analyzing its impact upon local education, policy and cultural arts organizations.

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