Real People Media recorded our 60th episode of The Red Jacket Jamboree at the close of our sixth season of the old-style radio variety show. The episode titled "Red Jacket - the origin story" was recorded with guest singer-songwriter Nellie McKay. The show follow's host Lena Dorey's (performed by Nellie McKay) journey from Brooklyn, New York to the village of Calumet (AKA Red Jacket) and the creation of The Red Jacket Jamboree.
The Red Jacket Jamboree is an old style radio variety show sharing songs, stories, history and music from the Keweenaw Peninsula and beyond. The show is supported by funding from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, and private and corporate donors as well as ticket sales to the live studio recording.
The Red Jacket Jamboree is an old style radio variety show sharing songs, stories, history and music from the Keweenaw Peninsula and beyond. The show is supported by funding from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, and private and corporate donors as well as ticket sales to the live studio recording.