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In Studio: Kruger Brothers' Worldclass Bluegrass

By Maureen Cavanaugh / KPBS Midday Edition Co-Host, Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter

Published December 4, 2008 at 6:34 AM PST

This story was published more than 16 years ago.

Kruger Brothers Bring Worldclass Bluegrass to San Diego

Described as mesmerizing, intense and tranquil, the Kruger Brothers are one of the top bands in bluegrass and Americana music today. Originally from Switzerland, the band now makes it home in the heart of banjo country in North Carolina. The Kruger Brothers perform live in studio.

The Kruger Brothers Perform Their Worldclass Bluegrass

Maureen Cavanaugh: Clear, clean, down-home, foot-tapping bluegrass music is as American as the Swiss Alps. Well, what else can you say when two of the best bluegrass musicians performing today who were born and raised in Switzerland. Jens and Uwe Kruger now live in North Carolina, but they caught the folk music bug as children in Switzerland when their father brought home records from his trips to America.

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The Kruger brothers and fellow musician Joel Landsberg have just released a new CD called "Between the Notes." Last December, they spoke with Tom Fudge about their many musical influences and they played a few tunes live in studio.

Guests

Jens Kruger, banjo player and composer.

Uwe Kruger, lead vocalist who plays the guitar.

Joel Landsberg, bass player.

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Maureen Cavanaugh

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Maureen Cavanaugh has been a familiar voice for KPBS listeners for more than 15 years, serving in a variety of capacities including announcer, host, and producer. As host of KPBS Midday Edition, Maureen has interviewed a wide range of notables, such as comedienne Sandra Bernhardt, actor John Lequizamo, author Chuck Palahniuk, composer Marvin Hamlisch, artist Robert Irwin, and designer Zandra Rhodes. But of all the interviews Maureen has conducted, her most special was with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. Before joining KPBS in 1997, she worked as a news anchor for KSDO and KOGO News Radio in San Diego. While working for commercial radio stations in San Diego and in Salt Lake City, Utah, Maureen reported on both hard news and lifestyle features. Maureen has received three "Golden Mike" awards from the Radio and TV News Association of Southern California for economic reporting and breaking news. She has also received a "Best of Show" and “Best Radio Newscast” awards from the San Diego Press Club and the "Flo" Award from Public Radio Program Directors Association for Best Public Radio Announcer in a large market. Maureen is a native of Queens, New York, but after more than 20 years in San Diego she feels she qualifies as a real Southern Californian.

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Thomas Fudge

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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