The Songcircle

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Airs at: Fri, 04/19/2024 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.

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KBOO Stream 1
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Current

Gregg Allman: A Celebration

Airs at: Fri, 06/02/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Longtime Dharma Wheel host Robyn Shanti returns to the KBOO airwaves to say goodbye to one of her, and our, favorite musicians: A tribute to and celebration of the music of Gregg Allman, focusing on his solo work and the legendary band he co-founded with his brother Duane, ... Read more

The Songcircle on 05/26/17

Airs at: Fri, 05/26/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 05/12/17

Airs at: Fri, 05/12/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Poet and Lyricist Larry Beckett Returns to the 'Circle

Airs at: Fri, 05/05/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Billed "a choral reading with music and visuals", U.S. Rivers is an ambitious presentation of Portland poet Larry Beckett's newest long-form work, which is being staged at the Mission Theater on Friday, May 12. Larry's visited The Songcircle twice previously to discuss his ... Read more

The Songcircle on 4/28/2017

Airs at: Fri, 04/28/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 04/21/17

Airs at: Fri, 04/21/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 04/14/17 - Robyn Shanti guest hosts

Airs at: Fri, 04/14/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Flashback Friday on the SongCircle!

Airs at: Fri, 04/07/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Hi folks, Phil G here. I'll be sitting in for Jeff Rosenberg on the SongCircle this week (4/7) and I'll be visiting with some recent re-mastered reissues of some great albums including (but not limited to) Kris Kristofferson, Chicago, Fleetwood Mac. Plus some new releases ... Read more

Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman play the Songcircle

Airs at: Fri, 03/31/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Possessing one of the top ten most striking voices I've ever heard, Karen Savoca is nonetheless mostly a well-kept secret in the music world, despite having collaborated with the likes of Greg Brown. She and her guitarist husband Pete Heitzman return to KBOO this week for t... Read more

The Songcircle on 03/24/17

Airs at: Fri, 03/24/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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