Garrison Keillor, the beloved humorist, author, and radio personality, has enchanted audiences for decades with his warm, witty storytelling and nostalgic reflections on Midwestern life. Best known for creating and hosting A Prairie Home Companion from 1974 to 2016, Keillor crafted the fictional town of Lake Wobegon, where “all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.” His solo career spans novels, memoirs like That Time of Year, and poetry collections such as Brisk Verse, alongside his daily Writer’s Almanac podcast.

Richard Dworsky, a masterful pianist and composer, served as the music director for A Prairie Home Companion for 23 years, earning the moniker “the Paul Shaffer of the prairie” for his versatile accompaniment of guests like James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, and Yo-Yo Ma. Dworsky’s solo work includes original compositions, such as his upcoming album Ridin’ the River Home, and collaborations on Keillor’s audiobooks like The Lake Wobegon Virus. Together, Keillor and Dworsky create a seamless blend of storytelling and music, with Keillor’s rich monologues punctuated by Dworsky’s evocative piano, reviving the charm of their Prairie Home days.