Special Programming: Music

  Siren Nation presents: Lady Sings the Blues - A Tribute to Billie Holiday at the Alberta Rose Theatre. Saturday, April 26, 2025 The 18th Annual Billie Holiday Tribute Night is a celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, Billie Holiday’s birthday month, and her 110th Birth... Read more

  Join Mississippi Records owner and old pal of Michael's Eric Isaacson for a four hour deep dive into the music of Michael Hurley. Expect the hits, as well as songs you've never heard.     Michael Hurley was a singular American musician who released thirty one LP's a... Read more

  The Skylarkers perform LIVE in studio, plus live guests Katteye, Mikey Dub + Razaman will be performing their music, live dub mixes all on More Reggae Live Special Sunday March 30th Midnight to 3AM Pacific Time  Read more

KBOO will be remote live broadcasting this entire event! You'll be able to hear interviews, commentary and all the crunchy grooves from wherever you enjoy your radio! Also live streaming here on the web.  Ready to Strut? Set to Samba? That’s a Rhythm and Rio Blues Carn... Read more

  Siren Nation presents: Lady Sings the Blues - A Tribute to Billie Holiday   Tune in to the special rebroadcast of the 17th Annual Billie Holiday Tribute Night. These wonderful live performances were recorded on April 6th, 2024 at the Alberta Rose Theater. A portion of... Read more

  You're invited to Another Very Special Live Performance from the KBOO Studios on March 29th, from 8 PM to 12 AM. Featuring Gnat Hatcher, Surgery Season, and Holy Catholic Social Club. Read more

Unlike many ballrooms such as the Cotton Club, the Savoy always had a no-discrimination policy. The clientele was 85% black and 15% white, although sometimes there was an even split. Lindy hop dancer Frankie Manning said that patrons were judged on their dancing skills a... Read more