TOM KEITH Sound Effects Man

This collection of 11 “Prairie Home Companion" pieces opens with Garrison Keillor talking about Tom Keith's escape from the pressures of his job—which, ironically, ended up putting even more pressure on Keith. "Prairie Home" fans know what to expect: sketches, narrated by Keillor, with lots of Keith's vocal effects—some realistic, others purposely silly—to bring Keillor's offbeat stories to life. The best in this “best-of” collection find Keith taking a break, misreading a script, and campaigning for "radio decency." Whether it's barflies or flying bats (which come up as a question in one bit), Keith's sound effects spark the imagination—and lots of laughter. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2012]