The Mulberry Tree

09/12/2024

Hello,

I’m ready to spend an hour around The Mulberry Tree with you this Sunday, September 15. I’ve taken my song selections and arranged them so we can have a nice musical ride together before the new week begins. This week’s sneak peek playlist video is Elephant Revival’s “Grace of a Woman” from their collection “These Changing Skies.” It’s a fun song with a positive message. Join me around the tree with:

Darden Smith
Brandi Carlile
JD Souther
Kevin Welch
Marideth Sisco
Austin Terry
Nanci Griffith
Steve Earle
Bob Schneider feat. Patty Griffin
Elephant Revival
Amy Helm
Chad Elliott
Eastmountainsouth
Mark O’Connor

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.
Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Elephant Revival performing "Grace Of A Woman" at Music City Roots live from the Loveless Cafe on 9.19.2013

09/05/2024

I would love to say hello in person, and offer up a few songs of my own, so come join in on the fun! This Saturday, September 7, 3-6 pm at Mothers Brewing Company. Free cupcakes, games, KSMU swag, sandwich (for purchase) food truck, etc. 🎉

We are happy to announce that singer-songwriter and host of The Mulberry Tree Emily Higgins will be performing at our 50th-anniversary party this Saturday at Mother's Brewing Company from 3-6 PM!

Don’t miss out on this free event!

09/05/2024

Hello,

The Mulberry Tree will feature an entire eight-song uninterrupted set to start out. The reason behind this is about the theme of those eight songs…kindness. Kindness and love for our fellow humans. Randy Newman’s video of him performing “I Think It’s Going to Rain Today” is really special. I had a choice of whether to use the video of Randy singing that same song in 1973, or a video from a few years ago. I absolutely chose the latter because during the years as he aged, his delivery of that particular song has become even more so a work of art. You can really feel the words as he sings. Be kind to everyone. It’s free and the most wonderful gift you could share. Please join me around the tree with:

Cliff Eberhardt
Patty Griffin
Natalie Merchant
Buffalo Springfield
Emmylou Harris
Amy Speace
Randy Newman
Jesse Colin Young
Keb Mo
Steve Young
Kate Campbell
Andy Mann
David Crosby
Greenwood Rye

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Randy Newman performs "I Think It's Going to Rain Today" at the 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.Looking for more Induction Ceremony memories...

08/27/2024

Hello,

This Sunday, September 1, I will bring to you a playlist with a wide variety of songs. I’ll include a set of songs to acknowledge Labor Day, and some local and regional songwriter tunes that I think you’ll enjoy. This week’s sneak peek playlist video is fun, it’s songwriter Sky Smeed with a live version of his song “I Won’t Go to Work” from his earlier self-titled album. If you’re a fan of songwriter Barak Hill (I certainly am!) who is also on this Sunday’s playlist, you’ll see him sitting next to Sky in the video. Be safe if you’re traveling this weekend. If you’re able, meet me around The Mulberry Tree along with:

Joe Dillstrom – 2 tracks
Sara Hickman
Growling Old Men
Barak Hill – 2 tracks
Cindy Woolf
Chris Williamson, Tret Fure
Sky Smeed
Eugene Wolf, Mitya Kuznetsov
Chris Smither
Eddie Brown
k.d lang -2 tracks
Chet Atkins, Les Paul

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sky Smeed "Won't Go to work" Live at Knuckleheads Saloon. Filmed by Rick Groom at MidCoastLiveStream.

08/23/2024

Hello,

Some recent releases are highlights of my program this Sunday, August 25 on The Mulberry Tree. This week’s sneak peek playlist video features Tim O’Brien and friends performing his song “Cup of Sugar,” which is the title track from his most recent album. Can’t wait to meet you around the tree with:

Eliza Gilkyson
Tom Kimmel
Ben Harper with Jack Johnson
Neil Young
Tim O’Brien
Kim Richey
Williie Nelson, Sinaed O’Connor
Tommy Emmanuel and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Valerie June
Sarah Jarosz
Brian Capps
Rodriguez – 2 songs
The Band
Shannon Stine

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

The Tim O'Brien Band performs "Diddleye Day" on Mountain Stage Radio Show.

08/16/2024

Hello,

This week’s edition of The Mulberry Tree reflects back on 2018 when I produced a program with songs about gold (literally and figuratively). I hope you’ll join me for an hour of golden music, where we can enjoy the musicians and songwriters listed below. Included in the list is The Secret Sisters, who perform this week’s sneak peek playlist video with “House of Gold,” a song written by Hank Williams, Sr. and part of the Secret Sisters’ self-titled album. Meet you around the tree with:

Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris
Neil Young
Emmylou Harris – 2 tracks
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band & Kris Kristofferson
Ben and Ellen Harper
John Prine
Kim and Jim Lansford
Tim and Mollie O’Brien
Aoife O’Donovan
Eliza Gilkyson
Josh Ritter
The Secret Sisters
Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova
Ben Folds
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Music video by The Secret Sisters performing House Of Gold. (C) 2010 Universal Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

08/06/2024

Hello,

This Sunday’s edition of The Mulberry Tree is an encore of October 22, 2017. I’m taking a couple of weeks to concentrate on new episodes, so let’s enjoy the songs together (again) around the tree. In the list below are Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson who perform this week’s sneak peek playlist video with “Wreck and Ruin,” a track from their release of the same name. I’ll be there with you listening to:

Eric and Leon Bibb
Del Amitri
Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson
John Gorka with Tim O’Brien
Lucinda Williams
Graydon James and the Young Novelists-2 tracks
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Cindy Kallet
Alan Rhody
Phoebe Snow
Jeffrey Foucault
Rosie Thomas
John Hartford
Jay Ungar and Molly Mason

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Official video for 'Wreck & Ruin' from Shane Nicholson and Kasey Chambers.Listen to more Shane Nicholson now: https://ShaneNicholson.lnk.to/MusicIDSubscribe ...

08/02/2024

Hello,

I will be honoring my friend and the familiar, treasured voice of KSMU's Randy Stewart with this Sunday’s playlist. The tracks I chose have a common celestial theme. This week’s sneak peek playlist video is from the Wailin’ Jennys who perform the traditional tune “Bright Morning Stars.” Please join me around the tree with:

Kane’s River
Wailin’ Jennys – 2 tracks
Gillian Welch
Willie Nelson
Kris Kristofferson
Mary Gauthier
Chatham County Line
Jonathan Edwards
Doc and Richard Watson
Ellie Shine
Mark Knopfler
John Prine
Mark Howard, Stuart Duncan, Matt Combs

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

The Wailin' Jennys performing the title track of their soon to be released album "Bright Morning Stars" at The Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo...

08/01/2024

New program coming to KSMU on Friday evenings!

We are excited to announce that one of our new shows airing this weekend will be hosted by KSMU's own Ran Cummings! The show will feature local artists from Springfield and the surrounding areas and will cover an assortment of different genres. The show will also feature commentary from Ran about pop culture in Springfield. You can listen to new episodes every Friday from 9-10PM.

07/25/2024

Hello,

So much looking forward to our time together around The Mulberry Tree this Sunday, July 28. Let’s go on a musical adventure together as we follow my playlist that features the artists listed below. The list includes Tommy Prine, who presents this week’s sneak peek playlist video with his song “Holding on to More” from his collection “This Far South.” Tommy’s song will follow three tracks from his late father, the magnificent John Prine. I’m overjoyed to see the next generation of Prine music coming along in such a fine way. Meet you around the tree with:

Carlene Carter
Red Molly
Guy Clark
Emmylou Harris
David Wilson (Privates by Choice)
Chuck Prophet
Kathleen Edwards
John Prine – 3 tracks
Tommy Prine
Chenille Sisters
Jerry Douglas, Russ Barenberg, Edgar Meyer

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Tommy Prine performs 'Holding on to More' on Mountain Stage Radio Show.

07/21/2024

Hello,

I look forward to meeting you around The Mulberry Tree this Sunday, July 21. Below you’ll see the artists that will be featured on the program. The list includes Josh Ritter who performs this week’s sneak peek playlist video with “Idaho” from his collection “The Animal Years.” I will save a seat for you, and we’ll kick back and enjoy music from:

James Taylor
Kathleen Edwards
Willis Alan Ramsey – 2 tracks
Big Smith
The Shandies
Barak Hill
My Politic
Judy Collins with Jonas Fjeld and Chatham County Line
The Lonesome Heroes
Zach & Maggie
Josh Ritter -2 tracks
The Cactus Blossoms
Carly Simon

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Josh Ritter unplugged performance for KRVB, "The River." Boise, Idaho. October, 2015

07/18/2024

Bernice was a beautiful gift to the folk music scene. She has been featured on this program and I will see that she continues to be heard. ♥️🎶

The songleader, civil rights activist and scholar died at the age of 81.

07/12/2024

Hello,

Coming up this Sunday, July 14 on The Mulberry Tree, another opportunity for us to enjoy an hour of music to ready your mind and soul for transitioning to a new week. This week’s sneak peek playlist video showcases Jason Isbell presenting to us “Live Oak” with accompaniment from his wife Amanda Shires on fiddle. That fine song is part of Jason’s collection “Southeastern.” Let’s gather around the tree with:

Emmylou Harris
Arnold McCuller
Rebecca Folsom
Mark Brown
Jason Isbell
Tish Hinojosa with Peter Rowan
Suzy Bogguss
Dave Alvin
Rhiannon Giddens
Alan Rhody with Maura O’Connell
Richard Shindell
Cave States
Zach Madden
Jake Shimubukuro
Ali Matthews

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires perform "Live Oak" at WNRN in Charlottesville, Virginia. Video by Rich Tarbell. Please subscribe to our videos!www.richtarbell...

07/11/2024

The roots of the tree began here 50 years ago and grow stronger each day. 🎉

KSMU signed on the air for the first time in May 1974 in this humble little house on National, near what was the campus of Southwest Missouri State University. KSMU operated out of this location for several decades before being relocated to Strong Hall on the campus of Missouri State University.

07/04/2024

Hello,

This Sunday, July 7 on The Mulberry Tree, we will have an empty chair forever reserved for Randy Stewart. Randy was there when the tree sprouted and his energy will continue on in this program and many others on KSMU. Let’s enjoy an hour of music together and smile for Randy. I believe he would like that very much. This week’s sneak peek playlist video is a dedication to Randy…”Life is Beautiful” from Keb Mo’s collection “Suitcase.” Meet you around the tree with:

Keb Mo
Dan Cunningham
Joni Mitchell
Eric Bibb
Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway
Sari Andersen
James Taylor
Robert Earl Keen
Shelby Lynne
Steve Earle & the Dukes – 2 tracks
Dar Williams
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Patty Griffin
Danny Carter and Friends

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.
Meet you on the airwaves!

Emily

Available at http://www.kebmo.com .Keb' Mo' performs Life is Beautiful. From "Exploring the Guitar with Keb' Mo', a 1 hour and 50 mins DVD where Keb' teaches...

07/04/2024

Randy Stewart will forever be sitting around the tree with us.

06/26/2024

Hello,

It’s going to be a great hour of music for us to enjoy this Sunday, June 30 on The Mulberry Tree. I attempted to create a playlist that would keep your attention for the entire program, and I think I came up with something that will do just that. For this week’s sneak peek playlist video, I’m featuring Kelly Hunt performing “Bird Song” from her recently released collection titled “Even the Sparrow.” Enjoy the video, and I’ll meet you around the tree on Sunday evening with:

Robert Earl Keen Jr
The Cactus Blossoms
Eliza Gilkyson
Trampled by Turtles
Kasey Rausch
Kelly Hunt – 2 tracks
Craig Bickhardt – 2 tracks
Joe Dillstrom
Jason Wilber
Carole King with James Taylor
Nanci Griffith – 2 tracks
Mark Howard, Stuart Duncan, Matt Combs

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

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06/21/2024

Hello,

We get to share an hour of music together again this Sunday, June 23. There’s a wide variety of musicians, songs and styles to be heard, and I’m really looking forward to it! Included in the lineup is The Riverside, who provide us with a wonderful performance in this week’s sneak peek playlist video with their song “Settlements” from their collection “From Frontiers and Unlit Mines.” Take a few minutes to enjoy the video, and we’ll meet around the tree this Sunday with:

Gordon Lightfoot
Punch Brothers
Mick McAuley & Winifred Horan;
Lyle Lovett
Avett Brothers
Kieran Kane, Kevin Welch & Fats Kaplin
The Riverside
Allison Russell and Brandi Carlile
Redbird
Sara Jarosz
Son Volt
David Gray
Trout Fishing in America
Jay Ungar and Molly Mason

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

A song we are calling "Settlements" , which is set to be on our new record, Through Frontiers and Unlit Mines, coming sometime in early 2021.This video was r...

06/13/2024

Hello,

This Sunday, June 16 we’ll have a great time together around The Mulberry Tree as I throw out songs to those acknowledging Father’s Day, as well as tunes pertaining to the subject of summertime as we approach the summer solstice. This week’s sneak peek playlist video is one you’ll enjoy, I believe. It’s John Prine performing live “Daddy’s Little Pumpkin.” It’s great to remember what a fun person John Prine could be when he performed. Please join me around the tree with:

John and Jamie Hartford
Leon and Eric Bibb
Cat Stevens
Lori McKenna
John Prine
Amy Speace
Tim and Mollie O’Brien
Dennis Warner
Gillian Welch
Sky Smeed
Erica Wheeler
Marideth Sisco and Mary Alexander
Jay Ungar, Molly Mason

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Texas Connection 1992John Prine & The Sins of MemphistoJohn Prine - vocals, guitarPhil Parlapiano - keyboards, accordian, guitar, mandolin, bass, vocalsB...

06/07/2024

Hello,

New and recent releases, some familiar and perhaps not as familiar songs are in my lineup for this Sunday, June 9 on The Mulberry Tree. This week’s sneak peek playlist video showcases the talent and fun personality of Sierra Ferrell as she performs her song “I’d Do It Again.” I’m really looking forward to spending an hour around the tree with you so we can be sustained and uplifted by music together. Music is magic, so are airwaves, and so are shared experiences. Meet you there with:

Ethan Ballinger
Sierra Ferrell
Slaid Cleaves
The Highwomen
The Creek Rocks
Kim Richey
Paul McCartney
Aoife O’Donovan, Chris Thile, Yo Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer
John and Jamie Hartford
Lucinda Williams
Robert Earl Keen
Alison Krauss
Notting Hillbillies
William Ackerman

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Born from the dark, rich soil of West Virginia, raised in the clear, hop-scented country air, Sierra Ferrell cut her teeth on the rail lines, truck stops, st...

05/24/2024

Hello,

Memorial Day weekend gives us the opportunity to reflect on those who enriched our lives and continue to influence us daily even though they may not be physically with us. This Sunday, May 26 on The Mulberry Tree we’ll acknowledge Memorial Day together through the meaningful songs I chose for us to share. This week’s sneak peek playlist video sure is special, with Tim O’Brien and Darrell Scott performing “Memories and Moments” which was written by Darrell. Pull up a chair around the tree with me and:

Tim O’Brien
Judy Collins
Mark Knopfler
Carole King
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Eva Cassidy
Emmylou Harris
Carly Simon
Merle Haggard
Richard Shindell
Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin
Dallas Jones
Ben and Ellen Harper
Molly Drake with Nick Drake (piano)
Ilace Mears

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Tim O'Brien & Darrell Scott perform "Memories And Moments" in the Washington, DC studios of WAMU's Bluegrass Country.Join us at http://www.bluegrasscountry.o...

05/20/2024

Hello listeners! Apologies for not getting a “sneak peek” of tonight’s show out to you in the past week. Hope you’re sitting around the tree tonight and feeling content. 🎶

05/09/2024

Hello,

Here is my list of songs and musicians for this Sunday, May 12. The program airs on Mother’s Day so you’ll hear reference to that during a portion of the hour. Come pull up a seat around the tree if you can. I’ll be waiting for you.
Tune in at 91.1 in Springfield and:

KSMS: 90.5 FM - Point Lookout/Branson

KSMW: 90.3 FM - West Plains

K204FX: 88.7 FM - Mountain Grove

K255AH: 98.9 FM - Joplin

K279AD: 103.7 FM - Neosho

…or stream the show live at ksmu.org at 9 pm CT every Sunday!
Emily

05/02/2024

Hello,

If you’re able to tune in to The Mulberry Tree this Sunday, May 5, I will help wind down your weekend with an hour that includes music of a wide variety of styles, voices and instrumentation. It’s never boring around the tree, which is evident in this week’s sneak peek playlist video of Ray LaMontagne performing his song “You are the Best Thing” which is part of his collection “Gossip in the Grain.” You’ll love it! Meet you around the tree with:

Poco
Janis Ian
Jeffrey Foucault
Eliza Gilkyson
Emmylou Harris
Ray LaMontagne
Wendy Beckerman
Graham Nash
Jesse Wi******er
Tim O’Brien
John Prine and Susan Tedeschi
RJ Cowdery
Bob Dylan
Dallas Jones
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Mark O’Connor

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

BabyIts been a long day, baby.Things aint going my wayyou know I need you herehere by my sideall of the timeAnd Baby, the way you move me its crazy.its like,...

04/26/2024

Hello,

Every listener should be able to relate to my playlist for this Sunday, April 28 on The Mulberry Tree. I like to think about the diversity of all who tune in, the representation of generations, and want to make the hour something that draws everyone in and holds their attention. The playlist includes the musicians and songwriters listed below. Included is Sarah Jarosz who performs this week’s sneak peek playlist video quite beautifully with “Ring Them Bells,” a song written by Bob Dylan. You’ll find that magnificent song on Sarah’s collection “Follow Me Down.” Meet you around the tree with:

Greg Klyma
Mary Lou Lord
The Cactus Blossoms
Sarah Jarosz – 2 tracks
Chad Elliott
Three Tall Pines
Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange)
The Avett Brothers
Kelly Hunt
Mark Knopfler
Adrienne Young
Eva Cassidy
Del Barber
Jerry Garcia, David Grisman
Neil Young

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.
Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Sarah Jarosz's acoustic performance of "Ring Them Bells" for Vanguard and Sugar Hill Record's The Americana Sessions recorded and taped at Minutia Studios in...

04/18/2024

Hello,

I will paint a picture through music for you of springtime activities and time spent along the rivers for this week’s April 21 edition of The Mulberry Tree as we approach Earth Day. We’ll enjoy the list of musicians and songwriters below, which includes James Taylor, who performs this week’s sneak peek playlist video with “Seminole Wind” from his album titled “Covers.” The song is written by John Anderson and the subject of the wind blowing is something we experience quite often here in the Ozarks. Enjoy the video, and I’ll meet you around the tree with:

Nickel Creek
Erica Wheeler
Bruce Springsteen
Arlo Guthrie
The Weepies
Greg Brown
Joni Mitchell
Guy Clark
The Byrds
Kate Wolf
James Taylor
The Sandroids
Molly Healey

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

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04/11/2024

Hello,

I’ve got seats placed around The Mulberry Tree ready for us to share an hour of music together this Sunday, April 14. It’s going to be a thrill to hear all the new music on the playlist as most of the songs are brand new music released within the past year, including the song I chose for my sneak peek playlist video for this week. It features Sarah Jarosz with “Days Can Turn Around” from her brand new album “Polaroid Lovers.” Meet you around the tree with:

John Leventhal (with Rosanne Cash)*
Little Feat
Missy Raines*
Terry Klein*
Mark Knopfler*
Sarah Jarosz*
Jeff Talmadge*
Allison Russell*
Willi Carlisle*
My Politic
Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle*
Richard Shindell
Lyle Lovett
Alan Munde*
Stuart Duncan, Mark Howard, Matt Combs
*released 2023-2024

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Official video for Sarah Jarosz’s “Days Can Turn Around” from her album Polaroid Lovers. Purchase album/listen to “Days Can Turn Around” here: https://found....

04/05/2024

Hello,

If you’re able to join me around The Mulberry Tree this Sunday, April 7, we’ll get to enjoy together the musicians and songwriters listed below. On the list you’ll see Iron and Wine who present this week’s sneak peek playlist video with “Call It Dreaming” from the collection “Beast Epic.” The video unfolds in a wonderfully unique way. Enjoy the video and I’ll save you a seat along with:

Emmylou Harris
Cave States-2 tracls
Iron and Wine
Kris Delmhorst
John DePew-2 tracks
Fred Neil
John Higgins
Lori Locke Band
Michael Cochran
The Matchsellers
Jimmy LaFave
The Accidentals
Bruce Hornsby

The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

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03/27/2024

Hello,

This Sunday, March 31 will be another opportunity for us to spend an hour around The Mulberry Tree together. My guest musicians and songwriters are listed below, and on that list is the most wonderful, brilliant, hilarious and sorely missed John Prine, who performs this week’s sneak peek playlist video with “Lonesome Friends of Science” from the collection “Tree of Forgiveness.” Standing next to John in the video is Jason Wilber, John’s long-time guitarist and friend. Jason will also be in the setlist with a song he wrote and recorded with Iris Dement, that song is “Heaven.” I’ll meet you around the tree with:

Teddy Thompson
Slaid Cleaves
Eliza Gilkyson-2 tracks
Mark Knopfler
Keb Mo
Brewer & Shipley
Jefferson Airplane
Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange)
John Prine
Jason Wilber with Iris Dement
Carrie Newcomer
Tim O’Brien
Tommy Emmanuel
Bob Wills

This Sunday, The Mulberry Tree airs on Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. CST on KSMU 91.1 FM, Springfield Missouri's NPR affiliate station, and also at the following locations: Branson - 90.5, West Plains - 90.3, Mountain Grove - 88.7 Joplin - 98.9 and Neosho - 103.7. AND we also stream live at ksmu.org.

Meet you on the airwaves!
Emily

Subscribe to the Live from Here channel and click the bell for notifications: https://bit.ly/2JCVkzdJohn Prine performs "Lonesome Friends of Science" from hi...