The Songcircle

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Airs at: Fri, 03/29/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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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 12/02/16

Airs at: Fri, 12/02/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 11/25/16

Airs at: Fri, 11/25/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 11/18/16

Airs at: Fri, 11/18/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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RIP Leonard Cohen and the USA

Airs at: Fri, 11/11/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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In which we attempt to process musically the passing of a gentleman, the triumph of a boor, and the struggles of old soldiers. Read more

The Songcircle on 11/04/16

Airs at: Fri, 11/04/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 10/28/16

Airs at: Fri, 10/28/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Return of Dan Bern!

Airs at: Fri, 10/21/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 10/14/16

Airs at: Fri, 10/14/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Phil G guest hosts the Songcircle 10/7

Airs at: Fri, 10/07/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Phil G here, I'll be hosting the Songcircle on 10/7. I'll have guests from teh Box Set Duo/Trio in and also new releases from Fleetwood Mac and others. Read more

The Songcircle on 09/30/16

Airs at: Fri, 09/30/2016 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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