The Songcircle

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An eclectic blend of alt-country, folk rock, psychedelic bluegrass, jam bands and exciting new women artists.
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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 02/26/16

Airs at: Fri, 02/26/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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A Chat with Freakwater!

Airs at: Fri, 02/19/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Freakwater's heading back to town, playing at Mississippi Studios on Sunday, February 28th - and stopping in to KBOO that afternoon to record a special set for broadcast on a future episode of The Songcircle. Meanwhile, Catherine and Janet will chat with us from the road to... Read more

The Songcircle on 02/12/16

Airs at: Fri, 02/12/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Ashleigh Flynn (2016): Live Music on KBOO

Airs at: Fri, 02/05/2016 at 1:45pm - 2:15pm
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Americana musician Ashleigh Flynn performed live for the Songcircle - February 5, 2016. To hear the full show, please visit https://kboo.fm/media/44423-portland-favorite-ashleigh-flynn-folk-rocks-songcircle Read more

Portland favorite Ashleigh Flynn Folk-Rocks The Songcircle!

Airs at: Fri, 02/05/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Ashleigh Flynn celebrates the release of her new, live EP, The Low Arc of the Sun, tonight at the Secret Society Ballroom. Beforehand, she visits us for a little preview! Ashleigh's one of the Portland scene's most beloved performers, and has established a national followin... Read more

The Songcircle on 01/29/16

Airs at: Fri, 01/29/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Chris Robley visits The Songcircle

Airs at: Fri, 01/22/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Chris Robley lived and rocked in Portland for over a decade, releasing several of the best albums of the period. Five years ago, he moved to the other Portland, and hasn't released an album since. Until the brand-new The Great Make Believer, that is! We'll hear tunes live a... Read more

The Songcircle on 01/15/16

Airs at: Fri, 01/15/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 01/08/16

Airs at: Fri, 01/08/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 01/01/16

Airs at: Fri, 01/01/2016 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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