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

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Swing ’n’ Country

Airs at: Sat, 06/03/2023 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
Another memorable three-hour block of classic and modern country from father/son duo Robert and Graham Parish, who handle Swing ’n” Country hosting duties on the first Saturday of every month. You’ll hear new music from Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, classic c... Read more

History from Rodgers & Hall

Airs at: Sat, 05/20/2023 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
The words and voices of  two of my favorite country musicians are featured in Swing’n’Country Saturday May 20th.  There’s a set for each one.  Please join me.  Will  Jimmie Rodgers - The Singing Brakeman - was honored in the inaugural Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961. Ro... Read more

Swing 'n' Country

Airs at: Sat, 05/06/2023 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
During their monthly three-hour program block of old and new country music, Graham and Robert Parish dive deep into their personal playlists, sharing long sets as well as interesting father-son conversation. Between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m, Graham delivers one of his long se... Read more

Willy Vlautin

Airs at: Sat, 04/29/2023 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
  Please tune in to KBOO.fm this Saturday for a special episode with singer, songwriter, musician, author, and professor (although he denies it) Willy Vlautin. Willy is the founder of Richmond Fontaine. His current ensemble, The Delines, have been described as "a southern ... Read more

Nature's Way

Airs at: Sat, 04/22/2023 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  Nature’s Way Music and Expert Discussion About Climate Change   KBOO - 90.7 FM   kboo.fm/listennow 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023   An hour-long exploration of Earth Day 2023 and its connection to the profound issue of climate change. Hosted by Swing... Read more

Whole Lotta Country Music

Airs at: Sat, 04/15/2023 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
Please join me for this week’s Swing’n’Country, Saturday April 15th, six to nine AM.  We’ll start the show with a couple of musical beers for Willie Nelson and Red Steagall, and end with a pair of wandering songs from Jerry Jeff Walker and Merle Travis, with a whole lotta c... Read more

Swing 'n' Country on 04/08/23

Airs at: Sat, 04/08/2023 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
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Swing 'n' Country

Airs at: Sat, 04/01/2023 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
Tune in for transcontinental April Fool’s Day hilarity, hijinks and great country music as the first Saturday Swing ’n’ Country Parishioners collaborate via the magic of Zoom, separated by 3086 miles.  Robert’s part of the broadcast originates from Boston, Massachusetts, wh... Read more

Swing 'n' Country with Mary: Special WHM Edition for 3/25/23

Airs at: Sat, 03/25/2023 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
As part of Women's History Month and in conjunction with KBOO's All Thrills, No Frills winter fundraising drive, this edition of Swing 'n' Country will focus solely on the music of women in country music, many of whom pioneered the way for later female artists. For the 3rd ... Read more

Ups & Downs Country Style

Airs at: Sat, 03/18/2023 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
Today’s Swing’n’Country offers you three hours of music with Lots of Variety, running the gamut from wars to rodeos, from soldiers to cowboys and cowgirls, along with lots of other country music topics.  Thanks for listening to and supporting K-Boo in general, but especiall... Read more