Through an odd series of events, I helped the Cafe break the story that Thile was going to take over as host of Prairie Home Companion. I was excited, but I'd be lying if claimed to have realized what the show would become. Watching the live stream today - Common, Gregory Alan Isakov, Aoife O'Donovan, The Fates from Hadestown, Serena Brook & Tom Papa - I realized that I've never seen... never imagined... a better, smarter music program.
And there's a mandolin in the middle, people! Our guy is at center stage!
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