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Encore Week: Car Seat Headrest, Bonnie Raitt, Mudcrutch And More

During this encore week, hear sessions with — clockwise from left — Mudcrutch, Bonnie Raitt (photo: Joe Del Tufo/WXPN) and Car Seat Headrest (photo: Jeremy Zimmerman/WXPN). Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Encore Week: Car Seat Headrest, Bonnie Raitt, Mudcrutch And More

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September 19, 2016 • Hear from newcomers and veteran artists alike in five recent World Cafe sessions worth another listen.

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Nils Lofgren On World Cafe

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February 3, 2014 • Best known as a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, Lofgren launched his career in high school with the trio Grin. Shortly thereafter, he met Neil Young and began performing in his band Crazy Horse at age 17; a solo career followed.

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Nils Lofgren, On the Side and Out in Front

Fresh Air

December 28, 2007 • Nils Lofgren, best known as guitarist with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, also played for Neil Young and Crazy Horse early in that band's career. He's also had a notable solo career — and he founded the mid-1970s band Grin. Critic Milo Miles surveys his work.

Nils Lofgren, On the Side and Out in Front

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Nils Lofgren On World Cafe

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June 19, 2012 • Hear the rocker perform gritty and nostalgic songs from his new album, Old School, on today's show.