The Songcircle

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Airs at: Fri, 11/29/2024 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

Day of the Dead Special (No, not THAT Dead!): R.I.P. Lou Reed.

Airs at: Fri, 11/01/2013 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
We'll remember the recently deceased master, Lou Reed, with favorite songs and some rare recordings. Plus, remembrances of other musical greats who've crossed over in the past year. Read more

The Songcircle, featuring guest DJ Peter Buck!

Airs at: Fri, 10/25/2013 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
One of the biggest music fans to ever become a big music star is REM's genre-defining guitarist, and part-time Portlander, Peter Buck. In support of our Fall Membership Drive, Peter and Mississippi Records' Eric Isaacson pull up a seat in the Songcircle to spin some of thei... Read more

SongCircle on 10/11/13

Airs at: Fri, 10/11/2013 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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SongCircle on 10/04/13

Airs at: Fri, 10/04/2013 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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SongCircle on 09/27/13

Airs at: Fri, 09/27/2013 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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SongCircle on 09/20/13

Airs at: Fri, 09/20/2013 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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SongCircle on 09/06/13

Airs at: Fri, 09/06/2013 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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SongCircle on 08/30/13

Airs at: Fri, 08/30/2013 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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SongCircle on 08/23/13

Airs at: Fri, 08/23/2013 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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SongCircle on 08/02/13

Airs at: Fri, 08/02/2013 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Today on the Songcircle - "Songs of the Poets". All songs which are settings of poems that were first published in print. Featuring Patti Smith (recorded live in Portland!), Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, The Waterboys, Rufus Wainwright, Greg Brown, and some great obscurities... Read more