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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Streams: 
KBOO Stream 1
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New orleans in THe SOng Circle

Airs at: Fri, 05/19/2023 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
I will be presenting two things; first an "OK Boomer" set, with new releases from Stephen Stills and Joni Mitchell. Then, my picks for highlights from this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. It'll be fun! Read more

The Songcircle on 05/12/23

Airs at: Fri, 05/12/2023 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
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The Songcircle on 05/05/23

Airs at: Fri, 05/05/2023 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
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Waiting... on The Songcircle on 04/28/23

Airs at: Fri, 04/28/2023 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Loads of legends represented on today's playlist on the theme of Waiting. Plus the first ticket giveaway on the show in more than three years -- wait for it! Read more

Earth Day on The Songcircle; also, Soul Covers Rock

Airs at: Fri, 04/21/2023 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
We welcome Earth Day (actually tomorrow) with a track from Neil Young live in Portland's Waterfront Park in 1993, the final collaboration between Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, a recently released Hendrix outtake, Loudon Wainwright III live on the BBC, Dee Dee Bridgewater si... Read more

The Songcircle on 04/14/23

Airs at: Fri, 04/14/2023 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
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The Songcircle on 04/07/23: Memphis Skyline (rebroadcast)

Airs at: Fri, 04/07/2023 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Please refer to second playlist below. Read more

The Songcircle on 03/31/23

Airs at: Fri, 03/31/2023 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Host: Dan Shramek Read more

Music of the Moment on The Songcircle

Airs at: Fri, 03/24/2023 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Hot off the presses -- vital artists respond to our tempestuous times in song. Today's Songcircle features brand-new music from Iris DeMent, Slaid Cleaves, Van Morrison, U2, The Long Ryders, Dom Flemons (formerly of Carolina Chocolate Drops), Eric Bibb, and Lonnie Holley, p... Read more

Happy St. Patrick's Day from The Songcircle!

Airs at: Fri, 03/17/2023 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
  Happy St. Patrick's Day from The Songcircle!  Friday on The Songcircle Mike Fisher, the Host of Rhythm Shack (& occasionally Pastures of Plenty), is filling in & has cued up an eclectic blend of rock, blues, soul & Americana tracks, including some great covers & live tr... Read more