The Songcircle

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Airs at: Fri, 05/03/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hosted by: 
Jeff Rosenberg, Phil G, Leigh Anne Kranz
Produced by: 
KBOO
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Every Friday from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

The Songcircle blends songs from various eras and genres to reveal new connections, exposing forgotten artists and discovering new ones, exploring connective themes and topics, or responding to the events of the day.

Studio guests have included Loudon Wainwright III, Peter Buck (REM), Rodriguez, Joe Ely, Laura Veirs, Eric Andersen, Wesley Stace (a.k.a. John Wesley Harding), Dan Bern, Richmond Fontaine, Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5/Young Fresh Fellows), Jane Siberry, Freakwater, Erin McKeown, Barry McGuire ("Eve of Destruction"), Annalisa Tornfelt, The Von Trapps, Casey Neill, Tim Buckley lyricist Larry Beckett, noted music writers Greil Marcus and Peter Guralnick, and many others, as well as phone conversations with Peter Case, Jason Isbell, Colin Blunstone and Chris White of The Zombies, Stu Cook of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Peter Asher, and Elvis Costello keyboardist Steve Nieve.

https://www.facebook.com/kboosongcircle/
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KBOO Stream 1
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The Songcircle on 10/12/18

Airs at: Fri, 10/12/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 10/05/18

Airs at: Fri, 10/05/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 09/28/18

Airs at: Fri, 09/28/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 09/21/18

Airs at: Fri, 09/21/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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A Conversation with The Zombies! Plus, New Music from Some of Our Favorites

Airs at: Fri, 09/07/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
The Zombies return to Revolution Hall later this month, and we're very excited to speak with their legendary keyboardist Rod Argent and vocalist Colin Blunstone on this week's Songcircle, in advance of that appearance. After that, it's a new music bonanza, as we check out t... Read more

The Songcircle on 08/31/18

Airs at: Fri, 08/31/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Friday Fish Fry on the Song Circle

Airs at: Fri, 08/24/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Hi y'all, Phil G here. I'll be sitting in for Jeff Friday 8/24 and I'll be playing music related to water and fish, as well as an interview with Hot Tuna's Jorma Kaukonen, about his new book and the upcoming Portland and Eugene shows. It'll be a fun Friday on the SongCircle... Read more

The Songcircle on 08/17/18

Airs at: Fri, 08/17/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Heart Hunters: Live Music on KBOO

Airs at: Fri, 08/10/2018 at 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
The band Heart Hunters performed live for the Songcircle - August 10, 2018. To hear the full show, please visit https://kboo.fm/media/67108-heart-hunters-brianna-blackbird-and-drew-deman-return-portland-new-album  Read more

Heart Hunters (Brianna Blackbird and Drew DeMan) return to Portland with a new album!

Airs at: Fri, 08/10/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Heart Hunters' new album, American Eclipse, was produced by a Songcircle favorite, the great Peter Case. We'll hear tracks from the disc and some live tunes as well, and find out about their lives since leaving Portland for Atlanta. Also, new music from Eliza Gilkyson, Aman... Read more