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Thursday, October 13, 2005
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    Don McLean (www.don-mclean.com)

    From Hippies to Hipsters

    Pop artist and songwriter Don McLean is best known for writing hit songs such as "Castles in the Air," "Vincent" and, of course, the relentlessly popular pop anthem "American Pie." McLean joins guest host Chris Bannon to perform selections from his new CD "Rearview Mirror," an anthology containing past hits as well as rare and previously unreleased recordings. Also joining us is writer and NPR technology commentator Paul Ford. His new novel is Gary Benchly, Rock Star, the chronicle of a wannabe rock musician in that hotbed of hipsters – Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Don McLean

The singer-songwriter performs live in the studio.
» Don McLean's Web site

Paul Ford

Paul Ford discusses his new novel, Gary Benchley, Rock Star.
» Paul Ford's writings on TheMorningNews.org

The Swell Season in The Greene Space

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Joshua Bell in The Greene Space

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