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Fertile Ground Festival 2012

KBOO is a proud media sponsor for the 2012 Fertile Ground Festival v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Normal 0 Fertile Ground’s fourth year shows abundant growth ... Read more

Beyond "Tax the Rich:

 Beyond “Tax the Rich” Heard on The Old Mole Variety Hour, May 14, 2012.   Issues that were kept alive for decades only in small, left-leaning venues like KBOO and the Old Mole have come out into the open political mainstream, thanks to the Occupy Movement.  Take for examp... Read more

Roc C on the Soundbox tonight starting at 10pm

Who is Roc C?  Roc C. has an affinity for major label sound,  with a independent spirit and vision. Long known as one of indie hip-hop s hardest working emcees (both in the studio and out), Roc C. continues to develop and grow as an all-around artist with each releas... Read more

Reviews of District 9 and Inglourious Basterds, both in wide release

District 9 (New Zealand) Director: Neill Blomkamp With: Sharlto Copley, etc. One of the joys of reviewing movies is the pleasant surprise.  Sometimes I wonder if I have become jaded, and that my tastes are too refined for the average movie patron.  Then, a little gem like... Read more

Congratulations and Gratitude to KBOO's Newly Elected Board Members

KBOO had a fantastic Annual Meeting last Saturday. It was great to see so many members attending.  The President of the Board, Adin Rogovin, gave an address that highlighted the postive changes happening at KBOO throughout the last year, the most exciting of which is ... Read more

Press**Watch: 7 News Items...

 1.  Trimet is doubling your fares. http://kboo.fm/node/33771   2. The Jazz timber sale forest destruction is threatening your pure water supply; it's upstream of Bull Run. http://bark-out.org/topic.php?id=jazz   3. The Oregon/Washington coast is overdue for a 9-point earth... Read more

Iran: May 16, 2007 Show

The May 16, 2007 show is about Iran. We interveiwed Dr. Catherine Thomasson, President of Physicians for Social Responsibility about the history of US involvement in Iran, and about her recent trip there,  sponsored by the Fellowship of Reco... Read more

New Jazz Releases, June 5, 2012

KBOO Jazz Tracking 6/5/12 Joe Chamber                Moving Pictures Orchestra            Savant Rick Davies                Salsa Nortena                    Emlyn Music Sylvia Herold/Rhythm Bugs        Spider and Fly                    self prod Bobby Streng            ... Read more

Volunteer Spotlight

Sometimes a new KBOO volunteer arrives on the scene, and just hits the ground running.  Frank Cobb, Sr. is one such volunteer.  He arrived for Orientation back in January, and immediately got involved in the PM News Department.  Within a month, after coming to every trai... Read more

Review of Big Fan, opening Sept. 11 at Cinema 21

Big FanDirector: Robert SiegelWith: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Corrigan, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Michael RappaportThe best thing about this movie, among a lot of good things, is that a viewer can project her/his own prejudices on to the main characters.  No matter what you think ab... Read more