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The World Cafe will be broadcasting this session on Thursday, September 24th, 2009.

National Public Radio’s World Cafe with host David Dye can be heard on over 200 stations nationwide. Fans can find their local station at the following link by selecting a state from the pull-down menu:

http://www.npr.org/templates/stations/schedule/?prgId=39

…or, worldwide, fans can connect to the WXPN Philadelphia stream Monday through Friday, 2pm to 4pm EST, here:
Catch The Jayhawks interview and performance from Minneapolis on Friday July 17 at 9 AM CST on http://minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/services/the_current
Formed in Minneapolis in 1985 around the songwriting duo of Mark Olson and Gary Louris - along with bassist Marc Perlman - The Jayhawks brought together the best elements of country, folk and rock. After four studio albums (including Hollywood Town Hall and Tomorrow the Green Grass) and numerous U.S. tours, Olson parted company in 1995, leaving Louris to carry on with a revolving lineup of bandmates, releasing the critically acclaimed albums Sound of Lies, Smiles and Rainy Day Music.
The Cities 97 Basilica Block Party is the musical event of the summer! Celebrating it's 15th year, 25,000 friends will gather at the historic Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis for great music, food and community. The event takes place July 10, 11, and 12 with The Jayhawks will be playing Friday night, July 10 at 8:45 PM. For ticket information, go to http://www.basilicablockparty.org
Welcome to the new Jayhawks website. Please let us know what you think and be sure to say hello in the message boards.