Bio

Dan Maher

Inland Folk
Northwest Public Radio
Dan Maher
PO Box 3
Pullman, WA 99163-003
(509) 332-5047
Playlists

"Inland Folk"

  • Sundays 3-4 p.m., (1st hr), 8-10 p.m. (2nd & 3rd hours)  KPBX audio

 

Folk musician Maher shares the music of local and national folk artists on his program, from KWSU in Pullman, WA.

Inland Folk has been rolling down the folk music road for two decades. Dan actually began volunteering for KPBX in 1982, as one of the hosts of Survey of North American Folk Music. When the program ended in 1983, Dan received his own hour-long program to explore contemporary folk, mainly from the Inland Northwest. The only obstacle was the bus commute from Pullman to Spokane.

"I hauled 20 to 30 records up from Pullman, and (former news and Jazz host) Joe Zupan and I would sit down and record two or three shows at once," Dan remembers.

When Pullman got its own public radio station, Dan began recording Inland Folk there, with the understanding that KPBX would also broadcast the program. The show expanded to two hours in 1987.

Dan says he spends four or five hours each week planning and recording each week's program. During Pledge Drives, Dan often comes to the KPBX studios to present Inland Folk live. Dan also performs at various KPBX Kids' Concerts.

"Inland Folk is nothing more or less than to allow people the opportunity to listen to all kinds of really good acoustic music. I just do it because the music's out there and people are listening to it. Hopefully they learn a little bit each time they listen to the show."

 Inland Folk with Dan Maher is an eclectic program of folk music with a thirty year tradition in the Northwest. You can now listen to Dan's shows anytime with Windows Media Player.
"Dan has been one of our most treasured resources on the Palouse for over 25 years. 

As the host of NWPR's Inland Folk, and as a promoter and performer, he's introduced us all to an amazing amount of Folk, Celtic and Bluegrass music. His knowledge of folk music is incredibly vast, and luckily for us he delights in sharing this knowledge. 

As a performer he's wonderfully engaging and entertaining. He'll share some new songs, some old favorites, some sing-a- longs and stories, and as ever, lots of fun and laughter. Be sure to join us!"                                    

-Palouse Folklore Society

-The First Thursday Concert for April will feature Dan Maher, one of our very favorite local folk musicians. Dan has hosted the "Inland Folk" radio show on Northwest Public Radio and Spokane Public Radio for over 25 years. And his knowledge of folk music is exceptional. Dan brings this knowledge coupled with humor, spirit and talent to his live performances. With his many years of experience and vast repertoire of songs, Dan is a wonderfully engaging and entertaining performer. Expect to hear music ranging from Celtic to 60s folk, to possibly the complete story of Hamlet sung in just a couple minutes. Anything is possible, but good talk, delightful music and a great time are assured. Mark it on your calendar! This show will be great!

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