I was privileged to attend the debut of a new radio program on Tuesday night. Tokens: The Appalachian Longing for Home is the brainchild of Lee Camp. In his words, it is part theology lecture, part cultural analysis, part Prairie Home Companion, part good conversation, part good music (Bluegrass).
It is very much like Prairie HC with a religious touch. The band was great and featured Buddy Greene that harmonica virtuoso. Odessa Settles, a long-time Nashville blues and gospel singer was also featured. The Radio Players featured Merri Collins, David Fleer and his son Nate. One of the funniest segments was "Dear Preacherman" and consisted of funny letters a preacher might get for religious advice. Also part of the program was telephone interviews with A. J. Jacobs, the author of The Year of Living Biblically, Brian McClaren, and Marcus Rediker, the author of Slave Ship.
Highly enjoyable, I think Lee will try to market it. I understand there will be other presentations.
For more info, visit http://www.tokensshow.com/ This site will be up and running in a couple of weeks. Keep trying.
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