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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.

WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.

Posts tagged brown county

August 9, 2018

 

The Pyramid Home

After seeing his home in a vision, Daniel Gobin has spent over 40 years building his 9,000 square foot dodecagon home, featuring sacred geometry and pyramid.

May 3, 2018

 

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band

Hailing from Brown County, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band is a three-piece country blues band known for their high-energy performances and foot-stomping drive.

May 3, 2018

 

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band – “We Deserve a Happy Ending”

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band performs “We Deserve a Happy Ending,” from their upcoming album, “Front Porch Sessions.”

May 3, 2018

 

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band – “Front Porch Trained”

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band performs “Front Porch Trained,” from their upcoming album, “Front Porch Sessions.”

May 3, 2018

 

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band – “When My Baby Left Me”

Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band performs “When My Baby Left Me,” from their upcoming album, “Front Porch Sessions.”

September 14, 2017

 

A Mandolin and a High Tenor Voice: Brown County Jamboree

In part two of a three-part series examining bluegrass history, discover how a Bean Blossom music festival transformed into the Brown County Jamboree.

September 7, 2017

 

A Mandolin and a High Tenor Voice: Bean Blossom

In part one of a three-part series examining bluegrass history in Indiana, learn how a popular 1930s pastime in the town of Bean Blossom inspired a festival.

May 12, 2017

 

Rainwater – “Rocket to the Sun”

Born and raised in Brown County, Kenan Rainwater combines his folk roots with doo-wop harmonies; together with his band, Rainwater performs "Rocket to the Sun."

May 11, 2017

 

Rainwater

Born and raised in Brown County, and founding member of the Indiana Boys, Kenan Rainwater combines his folk roots with doo-wop harmonies and electric influence.

May 11, 2017

 

Rainwater – “Love Brain”

Born and raised in Brown County, Kenan Rainwater combines his folk roots with doo-wop harmonies. Together with his band, Rainwater performs "Love Brain."

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