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October 29, 2016      

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This show was a REBROADCAST
The Original Performance Date was 2013-11-02

This week: a look back to November 2013 and our broadcast from the State Theatre in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bluegrass whirlwind Sam Bush plays "White Freightliner Blues"; America's Favorite Poet, Billy Collins, reads "The Suggestion Box" and "Aimless Love"; men's vocal ensemble Cantus deliver "I Got My Hammer" with a few new words provided by the host; and Hilary Thavis sings the "24 and Single Blues." Plus: Pat Donohue and The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band play "Love You Like I Do"; Guy Noir tracks down a set of keys and plays matchmaker for librarian Lola Fazzola; and a message from the National Romance Safety Council (go ahead and get crazy, but do it safely). In Lake Wobegon, Donnie Krebsbach heads to Minneapolis to visit his in-laws.
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Notes from Billy Collins about this weekend's rebroadcast:
For me, the most fascinating aspect of being a guest on A Prairie Home Companion -- besides Garrison himself -- is the little digital clock that sits on top of the piano, as it counts down the seconds and minutes to air time. When it shows 00:00, the music comes up, and two hours of live radio begins and you are part of the show. No pauses, no do-overs, no second chances -- everyone is on at once! There's no thrill quite like it.