The Songcircle

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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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KBOO Stream 1
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Current

How Women Made Music on The SongCircle

Airs at: Fri, 12/13/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Phil G here, this week on the SongCircle I am delighted to be joined by Aison Fensterstock, host on WWOZ (90.7 y'all) in New Orleans, to talk about a new book she edited "How Women Made Music- A Revolutionary History." We'll talk about the book and we have a ripping playlis... Read more

The Songcircle on 12/06/24

Airs at: Fri, 12/06/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 11/29/24

Airs at: Fri, 11/29/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Music to Meet the Moment

Airs at: Fri, 11/22/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Tune in to The Songcircle for Music to Meet the Moment, and help us move through it. Artists: Stevie Nicks, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Lucinda Williams, George Harrison, Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Marvin Gaye, Toni Price, Rufus Wainwright, Ringo Starr, Brandi Carlile, R... Read more

The Songcircle on 11/15/24

Airs at: Fri, 11/15/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 11/08/24

Airs at: Fri, 11/08/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Songs for Today, Songs for These Times: The Songcircle on 11/01/2024

Airs at: Fri, 11/01/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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On today's Songcircle: Songs perfect for today's date, by Van Morrison, Loudon Wainwright III, Gorillaz, and more; songs on current events from Pete Seeger, John Lee Hooker, Jim Page, Sheryl Crow, Drive-By Truckers, The Impressions, and more; new songs from local artists R... Read more

Getting Good with Frank Goodman on the SongCircle

Airs at: Fri, 10/11/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Phil G here. Friday we'll have Portland musician Frank Goodman on the show, to talk about his adventures, his music, and his new CDs. Tune in! Read more

Eclectic Blend of Roots Rock (Pssst...V-O-T-E!)

Airs at: Fri, 09/27/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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This week on The SongCircle, tune in for an eclectic blend of Roots Rock to pump you up for the election. V-O-T-E! Artists include: The Rolling Stones, Etta James, Sheryl Crow, Sierra Ferrell, Annie Humphrey, Tori Amos, Margo Price, Billy Strings, Phish, Liz Phair, Jess Wi... Read more

The Streets of Songcircle City

Airs at: Fri, 09/20/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Yep, we'll be zipping down lots of streets today, with the help of such legends as (in no particular order) The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Johnny Cash, Gram Parsons, Bobby Womack, The Doors, Paul McCartney, Simon & Garfunkel, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen,The Kinks, and... Read more