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Zeeto on the Radio

Zeeto first started doing radio on WPKN early in 1973. A little later in the 70s, he managed the Carriage House Coffee House bringing “A-List” musicians to Fairfield County. Just a few examples are Dave Van Ronk, Tom Paxton, Utah Phillips, Pierre Bensusan, a very young Bela Fleck [with Tasty Licks], Bill Staines, and Kate Wolf. Many of these artists’ concerts were played over PKN, as well as being interviewed live.     When Zeeto left the Carriage House, he created a science show for kids called "Zeeto the Bubbleman". Among the highlights were opening for Shari Lewis; performing on Family Day of the Dr. Seuss exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Arts; and having Gordon Duncan create his song "Zeeto the Bubbleman".      He then taught radio, TV and film at Staples High School. He was advisor to WWPT the student radio station, which was honored to win many national awards (including Best High School Radio Station in the country), and Zeeto was twice awarded the nation's outstanding facu

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    Strictly WPKN - Strictly Canadians

    In today's edition of Strictly WPKN, Zeeto play's songs by Canadian Artists.Any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Zeeto can be reached at [email protected].

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    Strictly WPKN - Strictly Mindful

    A version of Strictly PKN where Zeeto plays a few "Mind Games."Any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Zeeto can be reached at [email protected].

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 4/28/26 Hour 2

    Zeeto’s second hour on April 28, 2026 are highlights of 1989 Newport Folk Festival (part 1), featuring live performances from John Hiatt, Leon Redbone, Laura Nyro and others.Any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Zeeto can be reached at [email protected].

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 4/28/26 Hour 3

    Zeeto’s third hour on April 28, 2026 are highlights of 1989 Newport Folk Festival (part 2), featuring live performances from John Prine, BB King, John Lee Hooker and others.Any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Zeeto can be reached at [email protected].

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 4/28/26 Hour 1

    Zeeto’s first hour on April 28, 2026 features Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Lucinda Williams, Angelique Kidjo (new), Rodney Crowell, Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires, Lori McKenna, Crys Mathews and more.Any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Zeeto can be reached at [email protected].

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 4/21/26 Hour 2

    Zeeto’s second hour on April 21, 2026 is a May 14, 2000 concert from Denmark. It’s Richard Thompson on guitar and Danny Thompson on upright bass!Any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Zeeto can be reached at [email protected].

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 4/21/26 Hour 3

    Zeeto’s third hour on April 21, 2026 features some new and yet to be released music from Duane Betts, Waxahatchee, Kacey Musgraves and others.Any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Zeeto can be reached at [email protected].

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 4/21/26 Hour 1

    Zeeto’s first hour on April 21, 2026 features lots of new releases - Marc Brossard, Allison Russell, I’m With Her, Tedeschi Trucks, Rodney Crowell and others.Any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Zeeto can be reached at [email protected].

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    Strictly WPKN - Strictly Jim Keltner

    Each of the songs on today's edition of Strictly PKN has Jim Keltner on the drums.Any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Zeeto can be reached at [email protected].

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    Strictly WPKN - Strictly Books and Authors

    OK book lovers, this one is for you. Songs about books and those that write them.Any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Zeeto can be reached at [email protected].

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 4/14/26 Hour 1

    Zeeto’s first hour on April 14, 2026 features new releases from Alabama Shakes and Taj Mahal as well some surprising cover songs Larkin Poe, Brandi Carlile and Jon Batiste.Any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Zeeto can be reached at [email protected].

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 4/14/26 Hour 3

    Zeeto’s third hour on April 14, 2026 features new music from Sierra Hull, Hayes Carll and Corb Lund, Lost Leaders with Amy Helm and Crys Matthews.Any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Zeeto can be reached at [email protected].

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 4/14/26 Hour 2

    Zeeto’s second hour on April 14, 2026 is a 1975 concert from Sausalito, California with the David Bromberg Band.Any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Zeeto can be reached at [email protected].

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    Strictly WPKN - Strictly Travelers

    In this edition of Strictly WPKN, Zeeto gives a listen to songs about Travelers and Traveling.Any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Zeeto can be reached at [email protected].

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 4/7/26 Hour 3

    Zeeto’s third hour on April 7, 2026 features music from Melissa Etheridge, Lori McKenna, Inara George, I’m With Her, Ricky Lee Jones, Rising Appalachia and others.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 4/7/26 Hour 2

    Zeeto’s second hour on April 7, 2026 is a 1997 concert that is a celebration of Townes Van Zandt. The concert took place on December 7, 1997 at the University of Texas in Austin. Among the participants were Guy Clark, Peter Rowan, Nanci Griffith, Steve Earle, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, and Lyle Lovett.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 4/7/26 Hour 1

    Zeeto’s first hour on April 7, 2026 features new songs from Bruce Hornsby’s Indigo album (one with Bonnie Raitt the other with Bob Weir) as well some other great music. 

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    Strictly WPKN - Strictly Luck

    So are you feeling lucky? If you answered that question either yes or no - this is the show for you.

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    Strictly WPKN - Strictly BASEBALL

    The calendar has hit April. It's the perfect time to STRICTLY celebrate BASEBALL in music!

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    Strictly WPKN - Strictly Breakfast

    Zeeto is inviting you to share some coffee, eggs and bacon.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 3/31/26 Hour 3

    Zeeto’s third hour on March 31, 2026 opens with a new duet with Melissa Etheridge and Chris Stapleton. More duets follow, and Zeeto closes things out shining. 

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 3/31/26 Hour 1

    Zeeto’s first hour on March 31, 2026 features new songs from Johnny Blue Sky (Sturgill Simpson), Van Morrison, Cat Clyde, Emily Sue Robinson and others, as well some old favorites.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 3/31/26 Hour 2

    Zeeto’s second hour on March 31, 2026 is a 1990 concert called Electric On The Eel with Ry Cooder and David Lindley.

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    Strictly WPKN - Strictly Songs From Debut_Albums

    You probably know most of these songs, but there was a time they were brand new. Everything in this hour is from the debut album of the artist. 

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    Strictly WPKN - Strictly Dylan Covers

    Today's edition of the popular PKN series, Strictly WPKN, has a number of artists (including Bruce Springsteen, Grace Potter, Counting Crows, Sheryl Crow and Bonnie Raitt, Ani DiFranco and others) doing their interpretation of songs written by Bob Dylan.

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    Strictly WPKN - Strictly Songs from Movies

    On today's edition of Strictly WPKN, Zeeto explores music that appeared in movies.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 3/24/26 Hour 2

    Zeeto’s second hour on March 24, 2026 is a celebration of making it through the winter and into spring. It’s Susan Tedeschi in concert at the Spring Strawberry Music Festival in Camp Mather, CA in May 2005. Lots of blues, soul and surprises!

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 3/24/26 Hour 3

    Zeeto’s third hour on March 24, 2026 features old favorites that Zeeto played often on WPKN in the 70’s. 

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 3/24/26 Hour 1

    Zeeto’s first hour on March 24, 2026 features songs from Jason Isbell, Emily Scott Robinson, Dar Williams, Tom Petty, The Head and Heart, Ben Sollee and more.

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    Strictly PKN - Strictly Songs Zeeto Used To Play (A lot!)

    Zeeto first started at WPKN in 1973. In this episode of "Strictly WPKN" he takes a look back and memory filled listen to songs he played often in the 70's and early 80's.

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    Strictly WPKN - Strictly Songs About Cities

    On WPKN's show STRICTLY WPKN, Zeeto takes a listen to songs about cities. You'll hear songs about Nashville, Memphis, SF, LA, Chicago, D.C., Detroit, NY, Paris and more. Care to guess which songs?

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    Strictly Austin

    The programmers at PKN are putting together a new set of shows - Strictly WPKN about topics of their choice. Here's my first offering - Strictly Austin. Songs included by Asleep at the Wheel, Marcia Ball, Gina Chavez, Caroline Wonderland, Toni Price, Townes Van Zandt, James McMurtry, Hayes Carll and others. Enjoy ya'all.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 3/10/26 Hour 3

    Zeeto’s third hour on March 10, 2026 features the conclusion of the Levon Helm concert, and songs from Brandi Carlile, Crystal Matthews, Abbe Gardner, Adeem the Artist, Jill Sobule and others.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 3/10/26 Hour 2

    Zeeto’s second hour on March 10, 2026 features the Levon Helm Band in concert at the Gathering of the Vibes on July 22, 2011. Band members include Larry Campbell, Theresa Williams, Cindy Cashdollar, Amy Helm, Bob Weir and others.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 3/10/26 Hour 1

    Zeeto’s first hour on March 10, 2026 features songs from House of Hamill, which then inspired a set of surprising cover songs. Also played were Laura Nyro, Maria Muldaur, Grace Slick, Sierra Ferrell and others.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 3/3/26 Hour 1

    Zeeto’s first hour on March 3, 2026 features songs from John Prine, Patty Larkin, Richard Thompson, Maria Muldaur, Loudon Wainwright III, Lucinda Williams and others.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 3/3/26 Hour 2

    Zeeto’s second hour on March 3, 2026 features Bonnie Light Horseman in concert at the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minnepolis, MN from September 9, 2025.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 3/3/26 Hour 3

    Zeeto’s third hour on March 3, 2026 features new releases from The Head and the Heart, The Low Bellow, The Lowest Pair, The James Hunter Six, Della Mae, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band as well as some old favorites.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 2/24/26 Hour 2

    Zeeto’s second hour on Feb., 24, 2026 features the 1991 concert at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco in memory of promoter Bill Graham.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 2/24/26 Hour 3

    Zeeto’s third hour on Feb., 24, 2026 starts with the ending of the concert for Bill Graham, and then features music by Eva Cassidy, Eddie Vedder, John Oladokun and others.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 2/24/26 Hour 1

    Zeeto’s first hour on Feb., 24, 2026 features new releases by the Mavericks and the Band of Heathens, as well as songs by Steve Earle, Leon Russell, Guy Clark, and Mary Chapin Carpenter.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 2/17/26 Hour 3

    Zeeto’s third hour on Feb., 17, 2026 features music by Playing for Change, Jo-El Sonnier, Suzanne Vega, The Grateful Dead, Crystal Matthews, Drive By Truckers, Jason Isbell and others.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 2/17/26 Hour 2

    Zeeto’s second hour on Feb., 17, 2026 features a concert that Chris Pierce performed at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage on March 12, 2025.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 2/17/26 Hour 1

    Zeeto’s first hour on Feb., 17, 2026 features music by Rachel and Vilray, Lake Street Dive, The two songs I’m With Her performed on Late Night with Stephen Colbert and others.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 2/10/26 Hour 1

    Zeeto’s first hour on Feb., 10, 2026 features music by Bonnie Raitt, David Grisman, Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams, Tommy Emmanuel, Tedeschi-Trucks and others.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 2/10/26 Hour 3

    Zeeto’s third hour on Feb., 10, 2026 features the conclusion of Americanafest Pre-Grammy Salute to the songs of Neil Young that took place on Saturday 1/31/26 at the Troubadour in Hollywood. That’s followed by music from The Accidentals, Shawn Colvin and others.

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    Zeeto on WPKN - Tuesday, 2/10/26 Hour 2

    Zeeto’s second hour on Feb., 10, 2026 features music from Americanafest Pre-Grammy Salute to the songs of Neil Young that took place on Saturday 1/31/26 at the Troubadour in Hollywood.

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    Zeeto’s show of 1/27/26 on WPKN - Hour 2

    The "special" middle hour of Zeeto's show features an interview/concert with Drew Angus.

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    Zeeto’s show of 1/27/26 on WPKN - Hour 3

    Zeeto’s third hour on the 27th features music by Jake Shimaburo, Maty McCaslin, Lucy Kaplansky, Patty Griffin, Daniel Donato and others.

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    Zeeto’s show of 1/27/26 on WPKN - Hour 1

    Zeeto’s first hour on the 27th features music by Blaze Foley, Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Nancy Griffith, John Prine, Arlo Guthrie, Sandy Denny, Jill Sobule and others.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Zeeto first started doing radio on WPKN early in 1973. A little later in the 70s, he managed the Carriage House Coffee House bringing “A-List” musicians to Fairfield County. Just a few examples are Dave Van Ronk, Tom Paxton, Utah Phillips, Pierre Bensusan, a very young Bela Fleck [with Tasty Licks], Bill Staines, and Kate Wolf. Many of these artists’ concerts were played over PKN, as well as being interviewed live.     When Zeeto left the Carriage House, he created a science show for kids called "Zeeto the Bubbleman". Among the highlights were opening for Shari Lewis; performing on Family Day of the Dr. Seuss exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Arts; and having Gordon Duncan create his song "Zeeto the Bubbleman".      He then taught radio, TV and film at Staples High School. He was advisor to WWPT the student radio station, which was honored to win many national awards (including Best High School Radio Station in the country), and Zeeto was twice awarded the nation's outstanding facu

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Mike Zito, WPKN

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Zeeto first started doing radio on WPKN early in 1973. A little later in the 70s, he managed the Carriage House Coffee House bringing “A-List” musicians to Fairfield County. Just a few examples are Dave Van Ronk, Tom Paxton, Utah Phillips, Pierre Bensusan, a very young Bela Fleck [with Tasty...

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