The Mulberry Tree

Hello, On Sunday, January 17, I will feature an hour of music I chose as I kept in mind the upcoming Inauguration on Wednesday, January 20. I'll play a wide variety of tracks to help ready us for the historic event. The musicians and songwriters below will provide the inspiration for the program, which includes Mary Chapin Carpenter, who is joined by the Colorado Symphony in this week's sneak peek playlist video of Mary's "Goodnight America" from the album "Between Here and... Gone." Cisco Houston Sarah Jarosz Guy Clark John Lennon Iris Dement Avett Brothers Dar Williams Arnold McCuller Lyle Lovett Bill Withers Ben and Ellen Harper Eva Cassidy Mary Chapin Carpenter Elephant Revival 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

Hello, This coming Sunday, January 10, please join me in honoring and celebrating the life of Carolyn Huber, who was the original host of The Mulberry Tree for 26 years before retiring in 2009. She passed the torch to me that year, and now 11 years later, Carolyn has passed away, and it's time to give her a fitting acknowledgement and musical sendoff. Below are the musicians and songwriters who will add magic to Carolyn's tribute show. The list includes the Wailin Jennys ...who are highlighted in this week's sneak peek playlist video with "The Parting Glass," a traditional tune performed flawlessly in three-part harmony. You can find that song on the Wailin Jennys’ album 40 Days. Carolyn Huber - 3 interview excerpts Judy Collins -2 tracks Joni Mitchell -2 tracks George Harrison Kate Wolf Mary McCaslin Cindy Kallet John Gorka with Tim O’Brien and Jerry Douglas Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Wailin’ Jennys -2 tracks Cindy Novelo 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

Hello, Happy New Year 2021 from The Mulberry Tree! I thought a great way to begin the new year would be to acknowledge how the month of January usually gifts us with cold, wintry weather here in the Ozarks. I've got a wide variety of songs about the snow, ice, cold temperatures, etc. ready for us to enjoy. I hope you'll be able to join me and that you have a place to be warm and comfortable. Even if you live alone, you are never alone when you're around the tree with me. S...o let's enjoy the music together, presented by the performers and songwriters listed below. That list includes Norah Jones, who presents to us this week's sneak peek playlist video as she covers Hank Williams' "Cold Cold Heart," a song Norah included on her "Come Away with Me" collection. Amy Speace James Taylor Nanci Griffith (with Iris Dement) Norah Jones Shawn Colvin Jonathan Edwards Blackberry Winter Robert Earl Keen Johnny Cash with June Carter Cash Ellis Paul The Currys Catie Curtis, Louise Taylor Ken Baldwin and Friends 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

Hello, This Sunday, December 27 on The Mulberry Tree, I created a playlist of songs about the subject of time, as we approach the beginning of the new year 2021. I certainly hope the times ahead are filled with hope and positive changes that benefit us all. Below are the musicians and songwriters who will fill the airwaves for the one hour we spend together around the tree. Featured for this week's sneak peek playlist video is Gregory Alan Isokov with "Time Will Tell" from... his collection titled "The Weatherman." Gregory Alan Isokov Greg Klyma Eliza Gilkyson Michael Veitch Shawn Colvin John Hartford Bo Brown Barak Hill Ray Bonneville -2 tracks Court Yard Hounds Chaim Tannenbaum James Taylor Jerry Douglas 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

Hello, This Sunday, December 20, I will share with you songs of the season. Below are the musicians and songwriters who will be featured, with a highlight for Mark Erelli, who performs "Ain't No Time of the Year to Be Alone" for this week's sneak peek playlist video. That song is part of Mark's album titled "Hillbilly Pilgrim." (NOTE: Due to an error in programming, the December 13 edition of The Mulberry Tree that did not air has been rescheduled for January 27, 2021.)... Mark Knopfler Alison Krauss, Yo Yo Ma, Natalie McMaster Butch Thompson Scott Petito and Leslie Ritter John Prine -2 tracks Mark Erelli Chris Thile & Nickel Creek George Harrison Cat Stevens Neil Young Joni Mitchell Rick Lang with Aaron Till Chris Thile, Edgar Meyer, Yo Yo Ma Dave Beegle 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

*UPDATE* There was an error in programming and last Sunday’s show with the boat theme ended up repeating tonight. I will try to air the below referenced show in the near future. Hello,... On Sunday, December 13, I've got four songs ready for my first set that were written by John Lennon. I do this in acknowledgement of the 40th anniversary of his passing. It's amazing to think he would be 80 years old today. This week's sneak peek playlist video is a wonderful video of songwriter Shelby Lynne performing the title track to her release "Revelation Road." SAVE THE DATE: Please join me on Sunday, January 10 to honor Carolyn Huber, former host of The Mulberry Tree for 26 years prior to handing it over to me in 2009. Carolyn passed away December 5 after a long illness. I will dedicate the entire program that evening to her memory and air some conversations we had plus tracks from some of her favorite songwriters and musicians. Rodney Crowell Rosanne Cash Gretchen Peters John Lennon Gabe Dixon Band Mandolin Orange Sky Smeed Mary Chapin Carpenter Robert Earl Keen -2 tracks Shelby Lynne Steve Earle & the Dukes -2 tracks Dar Williams Danny Carter and Friends (Summervilla) 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

In August of 2009, I received a call from Carolyn Huber offering me the opportunity to host The Mulberry Tree as she was retiring. She was a fan and supporter of my own music, and felt I had the female voice and potential she was seeking. I gave it some thought, and decided to give it a shot. KSMU asked me to present a pilot program with a slightly revised format, and a few weeks later I received the call that the show was officially in my hands. Here, 11 years later, we s...ay goodbye to Carolyn. She paved the way, then let go gracefully in the interest of keeping the music alive. Carolyn passed away on December 5. Rest her soul after a life well lived. I will be presenting a special edition of The Mulberry Tree on Sunday, January 10 to honor Carolyn. It will air its regular time, 9-10 pm Central. Please join me in acknowledging this fine person. Here’s a fitting acknowledgment of Carolyn from Frank Schmidt. Thank you, Frank. See more