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ALL of KBOO's 2023 Live Remote Broadcasts!

Step into the vibrant world of live music and community spirit with KBOO, your independent radio station in Portland. For years, we've been bringing you the pulse of summer through our captivating live remote broadcasts, capturing the energy of bands, artists, and the local... Read more

100 years of Hank!

Airs at: Sat, 09/23/2023 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
That's right, this month marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hiram "Hank" Williams. And although our esteemed 5th Saturday host, Gary Baysinger, will be dedicating his whole show to Hank Sr next weekend, I will spend a few sets this Saturday focussing on this legend... Read more

Fresh From The Vine, Grateful Dead and Friends first Membership Show of the Fall Drive

Airs at: Sat, 09/23/2023 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Phil G here, FRESH OFF THE VINE, (and not just the True Vine), KBOO's Fall Membership drive Starts this Saturday, September 23rd. KBOO Community Radio is celebrating 55 years on the air and we couldn't have done it without your support! To kick things off, I have a great a... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for September 25, 2023

Airs at: Mon, 09/25/2023 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
  Patricia Kullberg hosts this episode of the Old Mole, which includes the following segments: Back to School (and Gun Violence): Right wing gun lovers are doubling down on their push to arm teachers. But as it turns out, gun-toting personnel in schools make violence wors... Read more

Portland City Council's Backroom Deal

Airs at: Mon, 09/25/2023 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
In late August 2021, after months of grassroots pressure, Portland City Council rejected Zenith Energy's Land Use Compatibility Statement (LUCS) that was required before the company could get a Clean Air permit from Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Despite Zenith... Read more

Phoenix Rising Transition Services

Airs at: Mon, 09/25/2023 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
Adam Carpinelli interviews Josh from Phoenix Rising Transition Services. The organization comprises Prisoners, former Prisoners and community members working together toward the transformation and success of people as they rejoin the community after prison. They have been w... Read more

Back to School Underground

Airs at: Wed, 09/27/2023 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  The Underground
  This month on The Underground, the collective welcomes you back to school! This episode will be featuring new collective members, here are the members this month. Ellis, Oliver, James, Josiah, Theo, Graham, Sabine, Simon, Lynnox, and Ragan. The classes in session this mo... Read more

Aaron Adams and Liz Crain, authors of Fermenter: DIY Fermentation for Vegan Fare

Airs at: Thu, 09/28/2023 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Jonesy
On today's show, we welcome Aaron Adams and Liz Crain, authors of the new cookbook Fermenter: DIY Fermentation for Vegan Fare, from Sasquatch Books. Aaron is owner/chef of Fermenter and the new Workshop Food & Drink restaurants in Portland. He grew up in the East Bay, where... Read more

Radio Lost & Found With Live Guest The Restaurant Hot Sauce!

Airs at: Thu, 09/28/2023 at 10:00pm - Fri, 09/29/2023 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Radio Lost and Found
Tonight I’m joined live in the studio by The Restaurant Hot Sauce, aka Eric Killkenny, performing live and telling us about the upcoming 24 hour Louie Louie marathon early next month. Lots of mayhem expected as H:Ohm Studios welcomes its first ever live guest. YOW!     Read more

All Things Hank Considered

Airs at: Sat, 09/30/2023 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
  All Things Hank Considered Greetings, Swing & Country fans. September 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hank Williams. Tune in to KBOO.FM Saturday, September 30th from 6:00 - 9:00am Pacific time as we celebrate one of the most influential country music ar... Read more

Trees!!!! with Brenna Bell

Airs at: Mon, 10/16/2023 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
Just as we are realizing how important trees are for climate resilience, carbon storage and mitigating heat islands, political leaders are proposing to do away with tree codes and other forest protections. On this episode of Locus Focus we talk with Brenna Bell, Forest Clim... Read more

Grateful Dead Debut Openers

Airs at: Sat, 10/21/2023 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
With a songbook encompassing nearly 600! songs, The Grateful Dead may have debuted more songs in concert than any other band.  Infrequently, this song debut also opened that show.  This special, which I've been sitting on for years until the time was ripe (pun intended), ce... Read more