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  Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival is returning for 2025 (July 4 and 5) with a scaled-back format this year. Festival Artistic Director Peter Dammann told KBOO that this year's event will feature a smaller but more focused lineup, adapting to the challenging econo... Read more

To everyone in our Beloved Community,   In light of the inauguration, the slew of executive orders, and the rise of misinformation in the United States, we here at KBOO are committed to continuing our legacy as an alternative to mainstream media. We have a duty to serv... Read more

We’re back! The Waterfront Blues Festival is returning to Waterfront Park for two jam-packed days on July 4 & 5, 2025! This year, we’re bringing the party to a big ol’ main stage in the bowl along the shores of the Willamette River — same incredible vibes, just a fresh n... Read more

Join me on Pastures of Plenty on July 2, 2025 to celebrate music from the best of Portland’s incredible blues musicians to get you in the mood for the Waterfront Blues festival July 4 & 5. Featured artists include Kelly Joe Phelps, Back Porch Blues, Lauren Sheehan,  vir... Read more

Author Braendan Slocumb introduces Curtis Wilson, a cello prodigy,  in his third mystery, The Dark Maestro.  Curtis is growing up in the Southeast D.C. projects with a drug dealer for a father. But through determination and talent, and the loving support of his father’s ... Read more

Join us for Cascadia Coffeehouse this Friday as we celebrate the birthday of Peter Rowan, who turns 83 on July 4th.  We'll also enjoy great new music and favorites from Darol Anger, Kassi Valazza, Special Consensus, Clarence White, Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms, AJ Lee & B... Read more

Jimmy Ryan is the author of California Dreaming and Primal Screaming, a riveting chronicle of his attempt to find personal peace and relationship harmony while living the tumultuous world of Rock 'n Roll. Jimmy is American guitarist, composer, producer, arranger, and aut... Read more

On today's show, we welcome Miriam Gershow, author of the new novel Closer from Regal House Publishing. Miriam’s books include the novel The Local News and the story collection Survival Tips, which was a finalist for the 2025 Oregon Book award in fiction, an Independent ... Read more