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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The Songcircle on 03/09/18

Airs at: Fri, 03/09/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Pretty Gritty Steps into The Songcircle!

Airs at: Fri, 03/02/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Lovely vocal harmonies are the hallmark of Portland duo Pretty Gritty, making their BOO debut on today’s program. Tune in for live tunes and the premiere of their brand new single, “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore”. Plus, you know, other stuff. Read more

The Songcircle on 02/23/18

Airs at: Fri, 02/23/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 02/16/18

Airs at: Fri, 02/16/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Sean The Bus Driver Hosts The Songcircle on 02/09/18

Airs at: Fri, 02/09/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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It's Carnival Time On The SongCircle

Airs at: Fri, 02/02/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Hey now, Phil G here; this Friday, February 2, I will be joined by members of the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus, Portland’s Mardi Gras Krewe and Social Pleasure Club, to discuss upcoming events, including a Mardi Gras Ball and a Parade on Mardi Gras Day. There will be plenty of Lo... Read more

“Asking the Musical Question...”

Airs at: Fri, 01/26/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Songwriters are a curious lot - and their curiosity sometimes finds its way into the titles of their songs. Playing off the old introductory turn of phrase that had artists “asking the musical question...”, we present a selection of songs with interrogative titles. Featurin... Read more

The Songcircle on 01/19/18

Airs at: Fri, 01/19/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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It Was (Almost) 50 Years Ago Today

Airs at: Fri, 01/12/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Phil G here;   I'll be sitting in for Jeff this Firday and we're gonna start the show with some tracks from the Top 10 the week of January 13, 1968, to honor KBOO's upcoming 50th Anniversary. The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, and Others will appear, as well as some stuff you ... Read more

The Songcircle on 01/05/18

Airs at: Fri, 01/05/2018 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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