The Songcircle

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Airs at: Fri, 09/13/2024 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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Streams: 
KBOO Stream 1
Program status: 
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The Songcircle on 09/06/24

Airs at: Fri, 09/06/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
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The Beatles and Dylan -- at Woodstock?!

Airs at: Fri, 08/30/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
No, of course, the two most promonent rock acts of the era, Bob Dylan and The Beatles, were not physically present at the legendary festival. But they were honored throughout the weekend by performances of their songs from multiple performers. We'll hear every cover of a Be... Read more

The Songcircle on 08/23/24

Airs at: Fri, 08/23/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Gary sits in today & plays bunches of new releases. Read more

Rebroadcast: Woodstock at 50: A KBOO Celebration

Airs at: Fri, 08/16/2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Five years ago today, on the 50th anniversary of the legendary Woodstock festival, KBOO aired a specially produced, four-hour program celebrating the signature countercultural event. Today, we are airing it again to observe the festival's 55th anniversary. It features rare ... Read more

The Songcircle: Polished Like a Golden Bowl

Airs at: Fri, 08/09/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Hello, Phil G here. This week on the SongCircle, I will be celebrating the music of Jerry Garcia, on the 29th Anniversary of his passing. Aside from a song (and a snippet) at the end of Jerry playing pedal steel for others, we're gonna feature other artists playing Jerry's ... Read more

Summer Harvest of Americana

Airs at: Fri, 08/02/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Artists include Margo Price, Neil Young, Kathleen Edwards, Watchhouse, Lucinda Williams, Charlie Robison, Robyn Ludwick, Crosby & Nash, Daniel Romano's Outfit, Lachune', Mark Knopfler, Waxahatchee, The Avett Brothers, Sarah Jarosz, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Sierra Ferr... Read more

The Songcircle on 07/26/24

Airs at: Fri, 07/26/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Gary subs today & plays a selection of songs all of which mention every day of the week at least once! Read more

The Songcircle on 07/19/24

Airs at: Fri, 07/19/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Final Jazz Fest 2024 Roundup On The Songcircle

Airs at: Fri, 07/12/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Hey there, Phil G here. This week on The SongCircle, I'll be concluding my three part special with live recordings from THe 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Music from, among others, The Lee Boys, Honey Island Swamp Band, Roddie Romero and The Hub City All-Stars... Read more

The Songcircle on 07/05/24

Airs at: Fri, 07/05/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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