The Songcircle

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Airs at: Fri, 11/29/2024 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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SongCircle on 07/01/11

Airs at: Fri, 07/01/2011 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
To preface the start of the 2011 Waterfront Blues Festival, KBOO's live coverage of which kicks off immediately following today's Songcircle, we'll feature the legendary audio documentary, Blues in the Mississippi Night, featuring famous folklorist Alan Lomax's 1948 intervi... Read more

SongCircle on 05/27/11

Airs at: Fri, 05/27/2011 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
All of Bob's friends are coming over today! It's a 70th birthday party to beat the band -- featuring The Band! And: Johnny Cash, George Harrison, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Mavis Staples, and... Wynton Marsalis! Among many more. And hopefully, YOU too! Read more

SongCircle on 05/20/11

Airs at: Fri, 05/20/2011 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Continuing our month o' Bob, we present a diverse selection of Dylan covers, Dylan imitators, and Dylan parodies. Featuring the likes of Solomon Burke, William Shatner, Jimi Hendrix, Christopher Guest, Nina Simone, and many more. Not Bob Dylan, but an incredible simulation ... Read more

SongCircle on 05/13/11

Airs at: Fri, 05/13/2011 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Lucky Wilbury's Friday the 13th Dylan Fest! Just days away is the 70th birthday of one Robert Allen Zimmerman, a.k.a. Shabtai Zisel ben Avraham, a.k.a. Elston Gunn, a.k.a. Bob Landy, a.k.a. Boo and/or Lucky Wilbury, a.k.a. Blind Boy Grunt, a.k.a. Jack Frost, a.k.a. Alias --... Read more

SongCircle on 04/29/11

Airs at: Fri, 04/29/2011 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
 As a treat for this membership drive, I have invited a special co-host for the SongCircle this week--former Dharma Wheel host, Robyn Shanti and I will once again be sharing the mike and spinning the tunes. Read more

SongCircle on 04/15/11

Airs at: Fri, 04/15/2011 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
 An overview of the career of a true American original, featuring rare live recordings from throughout Newman's career. Sold out of tonight's show? This is the next best thing! Going tonight? This will psych you up! Read more

SongCircle on 04/08/11

Airs at: Fri, 04/08/2011 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
 In other words, the first show in a while with no particular agenda. We'll see what comes up... and what shuts down. Read more

SongCircle on 03/25/11

Airs at: Fri, 03/25/2011 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
 We'll talk to Dan Bern by phone from Seattle in advance of his appearance here at the Alberta Rose Theater tomorrow night. Then The Song Circle welcomes the first of our monthly Guest DJs Mal Murray, formerly of Atlanta Community Radio's Radio Birdman Show. He'll put an un... Read more

SongCircle on 03/18/11

Airs at: Fri, 03/18/2011 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
 Some rare Van to celebrate the day after St. Patrick's. Although current events may inspire some topical tunes. Also, a brief highlight of duo Mike and Ruthy, formerly of The Mammals, playing at Mississippi Studios next Wed., 3/23. Read more

Songcircle 3/4/11 Interview with John Wesley Harding/Wesley Stace

Airs at: Thu, 03/10/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  The Songcircle
 Singer-songwriter John Wesley Harding, a.k.a. author Wesley Stace, stopped by to discuss his new novel, Charles Jessold, Considered as a Murderer, about an early-20th-century opera composer whose career is cut short by a scandalous murder-suicide. Wes performed the folk ba... Read more