Swing 'n' Country

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Three hours of country and western style recordings.
Country/Western
Hosted by: 
Robert Parish, Wayne Johnson, Will Selzer, Mary Rondthaler, Gary Baysinger
Produced by: 
KBOO
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Every Saturday morning from 6-9 am

Music in the Country style including: western & western swing, cowboy & country blues, country folk, bluegrass, rockabilly, hillbilly, Americana, and honky tonk.

1st Saturday - Robert Parish along with son Graham play sets featuring particular artists as well as sets with a variety of artists.

2nd Saturday - Wayne and Kathy - Variety of Country, Western, Western Swing, Country Folk, Country Blues, Bluegrass, Rockabilly and Americana Music 

3rd Saturday - Will Selzer - Blends all types & styles of country music from 50+ years, rooted in mid-20th century, men and women artists equally.  The goal is to entertain our listeners and to have fun. 

4th Saturday - Mary - Bringing a musician’s ear to the collective with a focus on older country and Western swing from the ‘30s to the ‘70s, always with a good dose of women artists

5th Saturday - Gary - Countrypolitan Blues - A mix of Eastern Philosophy and Western Swing; the yin, the yang, and the do-si-do

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Comments/Questions contact us at swingncountry@kboo.org

Streams: 
KBOO Stream 1
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Swing 'n' Country w/Wayne & Kathy

Airs at: Sat, 02/10/2024 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
This Saturday we'll be playing tunes selected from the following cds: The Big E: A Salute to Steel Guitarist Buddy Emmons, Bluegrass Number One Hits, Cayamo Sessions at Sea, Coal Country Music, The Horse Whisperer, KIN: Songs by Mary Karr & Rodney Crowell, King of the Road:... Read more

Swing 'n' Country

Airs at: Sat, 02/03/2024 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
Father and Son, Graham and Robert Parish, leaping into year five of presenting three hours of vintage, classic and new country/swing music the first Saturday of every month on KBOO-FM. Featured artists include: Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Cowboy Junkies, Hank Williams, Lu... Read more

Swing 'n' Country with Mary 1/27/2024

Airs at: Sat, 01/27/2024 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
Pleased to bring you another edition of Swing 'n' Country this Saturday morning, 1/27/2024. You'll hear lots of "new" (read old) songs as well as some of my usuals and a few I haven't played in a good long while. I'll have the chat open at 7:30 am and sure hope to see you t... Read more

Country Music in Mid-Winter

Airs at: Sat, 01/20/2024 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
Something about country music helps us get through the winter. There's nothing better than a brisk walk whistling your favorite tunes in the cold east wind.  Plus, regardless of how the weather goes, you know Swing’n’Country will be here for you All Winter Long and on into ... Read more

Swing 'n' Country w/Wayne & Kathy

Airs at: Sat, 01/13/2024 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
Join Wayne & Kathy Saturday morning and they'll get your morning off to a good start! Michael will be featuring steel guitar pioneers in his segment Vintage Swing 'n' Country. Read more

Swing 'n' Country

Airs at: Sat, 01/06/2024 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
Graham and Robert Parish ring in 2024 with three hours of country music worth celebrating. You’ll hear Neil Young’s new album, “Before an After,” a tribute to six influential musicians who died in 2023, a long set featuring Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, Waylon Jennings... Read more

Vinyl Madness

Airs at: Sat, 12/30/2023 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
  Vinyl madness returns to Swing & Country Saturday December 30th. It has been nearly four years since I have done a broadcast live from KBOO studios on SE 8th Ave. Since I have been recording my shows at home, I have not had the opportunity to play any LP’s. This Saturday... Read more

Swing 'n' Country Christmas Special

Airs at: Mon, 12/25/2023 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
For the first time ever, all your favorite “Swing ’n’ Country” hosts will be featured together to celebrate the holidays with festive music, touching family stories, and even an “old-time” radio adventure. The special hour-long broadcast is anchored by first Saturday-of-the... Read more

Swing 'n' Country with Mary 12/23/23

Airs at: Sat, 12/23/2023 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
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Cats, Radio and Country Music

Airs at: Sat, 12/16/2023 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
This week's Swing’n’Country (Dec 16th 6-9 am) includes a salute to our feline friends, especially one who frequents my home studio - Jack the Cat.  It’s also a radio appreciation day in honor of K-Boo’s End of Year Campaign. Joni Mitchell, Alan Jackson, and Molly Tuttle pro... Read more