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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The Songcircle on 05/18/18

Airs at: Fri, 05/18/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 05/11/18

Airs at: Fri, 05/11/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Songcircle Does Record Store Day

Airs at: Fri, 05/04/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
On today’s show, we’ll hear rare music by Elvis Costello, Tim Buckley, Tim Hardin, Bobbie Gentry, John Wesley Harding, and a collective featuring the likes of Billy Bragg, Jim James, Casey Neill and several Decemberists, which was released last month for Record Store Day. Read more

The Songcircle on 04/27/18

Airs at: Fri, 04/27/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Guitarist Jamie Stillway, Live! Plus: Bettye LaVette does Dylan, and a 4/20 “Drug Episode”

Airs at: Fri, 04/20/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Guitars, Dylan, Drugs Portland instrumental whiz Jamie Stillway visits The Songcircle to share and discuss tracks from her new EP, and play some acoustic tunes live on the air. We’ll also focus on R&B legend Bettye LaVette’s knockout new album of Bob Dylan covers, and obse... Read more

The Songcircle on 04/13/18

Airs at: Fri, 04/13/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Join us for an afternoon of psychedelic exploration with HUNGER

Airs at: Fri, 04/06/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Guest host Eric Isaacson from Mississippi Records will be playing unusual psych and garage records from 1:30 to 2:00. Then, at 2:00 Portland psych legends HUNGER will be live at KBOO for an interview about the re-release of their self titled psych masterpiece  LP from 1969 ... Read more

Shook Twins in the Studio!

Airs at: Fri, 03/30/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
It’s been a few years since Kaetlyn and Laurie visited The Songcircle, so we’ll have some catching up to do. Plus, of course, they’ll play us some live music! Read more

Casey Neill Album Debut Live!

Airs at: Fri, 03/23/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Before our old pal Casey Neill and his crack band the Norway Rats celebrate the release of their exciting new album Subterrene with a show tonight at the Doug Fir, Casey visits The Songcircle to debut tracks from the disc and play some others live in solo acoustic form. We’... Read more

The Songcircle on 03/16/18

Airs at: Fri, 03/16/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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