‘AETN Presents’ features Runaway Planet Nov. 9

Posted on 13 Nov 2012

CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) — “AETN Presents: On the Front Row With Runaway Planet” will air Friday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN). The program will repeat Sunday, Nov. 11, at 1 a.m. following “Austin City Limits.”

Runaway Planet’s forward-thinking take on traditional bluegrass and roots music takes center stage in the band’s engaging performance at the AETN studios for this episode of “AETN Presents: On the Front Row.” Building on a foundation of one of America’s long-standing genres, Runaway Planet plays with a pop sensibility and rock-and-roll confidence while drawing on their extensive knowledge of 1970s-era progressive rock. Their standout show incorporates precision playing and vocal contributions from three of the four members. Runaway Planet includes longtime friends Greg Alexander, acoustic guitar; Steve Brauer, banjo; Michael Proveaux, upright bass; and Matthew Stone, mandolin.

“AETN Presents” features a variety of arts and cultural subjects. Previously included in the series have been the Arkansas Acoustic Festival; performances by the Cate Brothers, Wayland Holyfield and friends, Trout Fishing in America, Dale Hawkins, Shannon Boshears Band, The Salty Dogs and Epiphany; and “On the Same Page” with authors Buzz Bissinger, Billy Collins, John T. Edge and Kenneth L. Smith.

AETN Arts Fridays provides Arkansans with world-class arts and culture programming, including the locally produced series “AETN Presents” at 6:30 p.m. and PBS arts programming at 9 p.m. More information about “AETN Presents” and episode clips are available at aetn.org/aetnpresents.

The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is Arkansas's statewide public television network that enhances lives by providing lifelong learning opportunities for people from all walks of life. AETN delivers local, award-winning productions and classic, trusted PBS programs aimed at sharing Arkansas and the world with viewers. AETN depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. For more information, visit www.aetn.org, or follow the AETN blog at www.aetn.org/engage. AETN is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), and KETZ (El Dorado).