Recognizing the Record Store / David Isay / Electric Ukulele


Recognizing the Record Store  Record Store Day is this weekend. Today on Insight, an organizer of the national event and local record store owner Russ Solomon tell you what the day is all about.

David Isay  You'll meet the founder of StoryCorps, which is in Sacramento this month. David Isay tells you why listening to other people's stories is so important.

StoryCorps Mobile Booth will be in Sacramento at the Ninth Street entrance to the Central Library beginning today and running through May 10th. Information: (800) 850-4406.

Electrick Ukulele Lady  Australian ukulele player Rose Turtle Ertler is performing throughout Northern California. You'll meet her and hear her perform in our studio.

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About our guest host: Sacramento-native David Watts Barton has been involved in Sacramento's music and cultural scene for more than 30 years as a writer, performer and fan. The former Sacramento Bee reporter now freelances for a number of news organizations, including Sacramento Magazine and Sactown. He also writes Blogging the Grid.

 
Thursday, April 17, 2008