The Songcircle

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Airs at: Fri, 04/26/2024 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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KBOO Stream 1
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The Songcircle on 03/13/15

Airs at: Fri, 03/13/2015 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 03/06/15

Airs at: Fri, 03/06/2015 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Interview with Adam Franklin of Swervedriver - by Heather Lane

Airs at: Fri, 03/06/2015 at 12:00am
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Heather says: As a devotee of the music of Adam Franklin since my early 20s, I was thrilled to have an opportunity to interview him upon the release of Swervedriver's new album, I Wasn't Born To Lose You, their first in over 17 years. This interview also marks my return to... Read more

The Songcircle on 02/27/15

Airs at: Fri, 02/27/2015 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 02/20/15

Airs at: Fri, 02/20/2015 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle Presents The Forests of Fennario Portland Mardi Gras Special

Airs at: Fri, 02/06/2015 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Hi, Phil G here. Friday Feb 6, tune in to The Songcircle from 1:30 to 3 PM for a very special edition of the Forests of Fennario, my little corner of the musical universe. It's Mardi Gras Time in Portland and I will be having a very special show with Captain Steve Kerin, Q... Read more

The Songcircle on 01/30/15

Airs at: Fri, 01/30/2015 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Songs for the Counterculture

Airs at: Fri, 01/23/2015 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Leigh Anne Kranz hosts. Playlist: " #1 ", Toni Price, Sol Power "Who's Gonna Stand Up?", Neil Young, Storytone "High Low", Rachelle Van Zanten,  Oh Mother "Something Fine", Jackson Browne, Jackson Browne "DejaVu" (1969 Demo), Crosby Stills and Nash,  Demos "Fast Enough fo... Read more

The Songcircle 1/16/15

Airs at: Fri, 01/16/2015 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle Swings with the Stumptown Soul Holiday Spectacular!

Airs at: Fri, 12/12/2014 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The crew from the upcoming Stumptown Soul Holiday Spectacular will perform live in the KBOO studios, featuring Steve Kerin on piano, Mark Bowden on guitar, fiddle, bass, drums, backup singers and the whole nine funky yards! Read more