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Live Music by Last Fair Deal; Low-Cost High Culture in the Rust Belt

Lydia Brown
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WNPR
John Dankosky with Last Fair Deal.

Since the 1970s, musicians Paul Howard, Tom Hagymasi, and Phil Zimmerman have been performing together as Last Fair Deal. They’re a local trio whose music puts an original twist on the old-style sound of American roots music. 

This hour Paul, Tom, and Phil stop by our Studio 3 to share some of the music they've been performing together for the past four decades.

And later -- are you looking for a way to experience high culture without breaking your piggy bank? Go to the Rust Belt, says Alec MacGillis. We take a look at why cities like Cleveland, St. Louis, and Detroit are continuing to offer art at a surprisingly low cost.

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For information about Last Fair Deal's upcoming performances, click here

GUESTS:

  • Paul Howard - Vocals, guitar, and harmonica for Last Fair Deal
  • Tom Hagymasi - Vocals, fiddle, and accordion for Last Fair Deal
  • Phil Zimmerman - Vocals, mandolin, and banjo for Last Fair Deal; author of Bluegrass Time 
  • Alec MacGillis - Journalist who wrote “The Rust Belt Theory of Low-Cost High Culture” for Slate
  • Graham Beal - Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer at the Detroit Institute of Arts

John Dankosky, Tucker Ives, and Chion Wolf contributed to this show. 

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