Most of the links below take you to the beginning of the program, and live sets usually start later on in the program.

This page last updated April 26, 2025

Show from February 24, 2009. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

Jay Farrar brings Son Volt by for a live set plus John Herald Tribute. From August 6, 2005. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Charismatic country singer Greg Garing plays live in the Radio Thrift Shop. From July 16, 2005. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

TWO BANDS: The Lonesome Sisters + SIT&DIECO. From May 14, 2005. Listen to set "Susquehanna Tool & Die Company Live Set":  Pop-up player! Pop-up player!. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Bart Plantenga, WFMU alum and author of "Yodelayeeoo, The Secret History of Yodeling Around The World" From May 7, 2005. Listen to set "Interview with Bart Plantenga":  Pop-up player!. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Cowboy Jack Clement, renaissance man of Music City USA pays a visit to the Radio Thrift Shop. From April 23, 2005. Listen to set "Interview with Cowboy Jack Clement":  Pop-up player!. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Nora O'Connor + Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter. Two of Americana's most interesting female vocalists stop by for visits with Laura. From April 16, 2005. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Live Music from guest Heather Greene. From April 9, 2005. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Guests Mark Brine and Fishken and Groves perform at the top of the show. From March 26, 2005. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

Proprietress and Guest DJ Phast Phreddie Patterson Spin Some Country Soul. From February 26, 2005. Listen to set "Guest DJ Phast Phreddie Patterson":  Pop-up player!. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Thrift Shop Weather Warning: Live Music from Willy Mason and Jack Grace Band. From January 22, 2005. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Singer-songwriter Casey Neill stops in for a musical visit. From October 23, 2004. Listen to set "Casey Neill performs live":  Pop-up player!. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

with guest Carolyn Mark. From October 16, 2004. Listen to set "Carolyn Mark visit to Radio Thrift Shop, October 15, 2004":  Pop-up player!. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

with special guest Eric "Roscoe" Ambel. From August 14, 2004. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

With guests Susan Cowsill and Rose, Ben, Julie Cantrell. From July 31, 2004. Listen to set "Susan Cowsill and her band, Russ Broussard, Rob Savoy and Chris Knotts perform live":  Pop-up player!. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Baby Gramps drops by to play a few songs. From June 12, 2004. Listen to set "Baby Gramps performs live":  Pop-up player!. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!. See the playlist.

Show from November 15, 2003. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

With Danny Barnes and Steve Earle. A guest performance from former Bad Liver Danny Barnes and an interview with Steve Earle regarding his upcoming documentary "Just An American Boy." From November 1, 2003. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

Live broadcast from the Museum of Television and Radio. Laura joined by Chris T welcomed the following live performers: Paul Burch, Jon Langford, Neil Cleary, Marylee Kortes, Bobby Bare Jr, Jim Campilongo Trio, Jennifer Jackson and Ollabelle. From October 25, 2003. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

Rodney Crowell live in the studio. From September 6, 2003. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

Deanna Varagona. From July 12, 2003. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

Legendary protest/blues singer Barbara Dane. From March 1, 2003. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

Special guest Jesse Malin. From January 4, 2003. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.

With special live guests Freakwater. The Radio Thrift Shop welcomes to New Jersey Catherine Irwin and Janet Beverage Bean of Freakwater, one of our favorite duo's of the last decade. From September 7, 2002. Listen to the whole show:  Pop-up player!.