Of the West is a radio program hosted by composer/pianist Philip Aaberg, focusing on regionalism and creativity. How do one’s surroundings affect the creative process and output? Certainly the high plains of Montana resonate through […]
About Philip Aaberg
Composer Philip Aaberg writes music that connects a global audience to the sweeping landscape of the West. By translating Montana’s farms, ranches, and native cultures into musical concepts, he’s forged a unique keyboard style that […]
Karen Kitchel – a painter’s odyssey
Karen Kitchel is that rare bird, a full time artist. Join us for an audio version of a painter’s odyssey. “Kitchel proposes a new way of seeing both the land and landscape painting. She strives to […]
Brett Earl/Earl Fisher Biofuels
“Grown locally, manufactured locally, consumed locally” is the slogan of the Earl Fisher Biofuel company, the first and only biofuel plant in Montana. Logan Fisher and Brett Earl are fourth generation farmers on Montana’s High Line. They […]
Mel Lehman – Sustainability
Mel Lehman, Director the the Wind Montana Project in Great Falls, says it’s time to go beyond traditional Democratic and Republican politics, which he considers excess baggage, and seriously address world energy questions brought on by […]
Greg Johnson – Montana Repertory Theatre
Director, teacher and actor Greg Johnson has led the Montana Repertory Theatre as artistic director since 1990. Based at the University of Montana in Missoula, this national touring company has a reputation for consistently excellent […]
Deirdre McNamer – Red Rover
When Philip was reading Dee McNamer’s fourth novel “Red Rover”, he would glance up every so often and say something like “This is an incredible story”. “Her writing is like poetry…”. When I replied, or attempted to have the […]
Michael Millard – The Craftsman
Michael Millard has been crafting guitars for over 4o years. He has also made an annual trek to Montana for decades, bringing generations of his beloved golden retrievers to recharge, hunt and keep his connection to the […]
Henry Real Bird – 415 miles
Cowboy poet, Crow Indian, Montana’s Poet Laureate – in 2010, Henry Real Bird rode 415 miles on horseback through western North Dakota and northern Montana, handing out books of poetry and connecting with people along the way. […]
Jack Gladstone – PoetSinger
Jack Gladstone is a Native “PoetSinger” and lecturer from the Blackfeet Indian Nation of Montana. Regarded as a cultural bridge builder, he delivers programs nationally on American Indian myth, legend and history. He talked with Phil in […]
Eric Funk – Composer
Eric Funk is an American contemporary classical composer and conductor residing in Bozeman, Montana, where he teaches music courses at Montana State University. From 1994-2002, Eric was conductor of the Helena Symphony Orchestra in Helena, […]
Mokey McNeilly – a man for all seasons
Michael “Mokey” McNeilly spent 17 years as a professional actor in Hollywood appearing in over 40 productions, with the Mark Taper Forum, the John Ford Theatre, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the Theatre Exchange. He […]
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