KUNM – Ear To The Ground is broadcast on Saturdays 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Hosted by Matthew Finch. Is a local music showcase, featuring live performances by local talent. The UNM Honky Tonk Ensemble was featured in December. Listen here.
Class co-facilitators: Dr. Kristina Jacobsen and Alex McMahon
UNM Honky Tonk Fall 2021 class: Sue Cahn von Seelen, Jackie Jones, Eva Stricker, Grace Weaver
Recorded by KUNM
Interviewed, Engineered, and Recorded by KUNM Music Director Matthew Finch for the 12/11/21 episode of “Ear to the Ground.”“Your Cheating Heart” by Patsy ClineVocals & Guitar – Alex McMahonGuitar – Jackie JonesGuitar – Sasha ArteagaFiddle – Eva StrickerFiddle – Sue Cahn von SeelenBackup vocal & Piano – Grace Weaver“Hello Darlin'” by Conway TwittyVocals – Eva StrickerGuitar – Alex McMahonGuitar – Sasha ArteagaFiddle – Sue Cahn von SeelenBack up vocal & Piano – Grace Weaver“Two Glasses Joe” by Ernest TubbGuitar and Vocals – Alex McMahonGuitar and Vocals – Sasha AtreagaGuitar and Vocals – Jackie JonesFiddle and Vocals – Eva StrickerFIddle and Vocals – Sue Cahn von SeelenPiano and Vocals – Grace Weaver“She’s all I got” by Johnny PaycheckVocals – Sue Cahn von SeelenGuitar and Backup vocals – Alex McMahonGuitar and Backup vocals – Sasha ArteagaGuitar and Backup vocals – Jackie JonesFiddle and Backup vocals – Eva StrickerPiano and Backup vocals – Grace Weaver
“Second Fiddle (To an Old Guitar)” by Jean ShepherdGuitar and Vocals – Sasha ArteagaGuitar – Alex McMahonGuitar – Jackie JonesFiddle – Eva StrickerFiddle – Sue Cahn von SeelenPiano – Grace Weaver“Dead of Night” by Orville PeckVocals and Guitar – Jackie JonesGuitar and Backup vocals – Alex McMahonGuitar and Backup vocals – Sasha ArteagaFiddle and Backup vocals – Eva StrickerFiddle and Backup vocals – Sue Cahn von SeelenPiano and Backup vocals – Grace Weaver
“The Way it Goes” By Gillian WelchVocals and Guitar – Alex McMahonVocals and Guitar – Jackie JonesGuitar – Sasha ArteagaFiddle – Eva StrickerFiddle – Sue Cahn von SeelenPiano – Grace Weaver
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