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2025 Pickathon is almost here

Produced for: KBOO

Big Names and Local Bands are ready to slay at 2025 Pickathon Big-name bands at Portland’s most unique music festival, 2025 Pickathon, include Portugal. The Man, Taj Mahal, Ocie Elliott, Julien Baker & Torres, and Haley Heynderickx. But Pickathon (July 31–Aug. 3 at Pen... Read more

Changing of the Seasons Through Music

Airs at: Wed, 03/25/2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: The Underground

The Underground is going through seasons with Music! Including Greyson, Gavin, Eli, Suzanne, Clementine, Lola, Olivia, Jude W, Vivian, Julian, Jude E, Clem, Grady and Nick. Tune In to hear our musical selections!!!!!! In Spring Is Vivian, Gavin and Julian. In Summ... Read more

Kathy joins All My Greatest Teachers Showed Me Love

Airs at: Wed, 03/18/2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Produced for: All My Greatest Teachers Showed Me Love

Kathy is a colleague and friend of Xan and shares about her experience living abroad for a few decades in various countries around the world and how it shaped her path towards becoming a therapist. To find counseling services from Kathy go to: @foragewellnesscollec... Read more

Malian Folk on Pastures of Plenty 3/18/26

Airs at: Wed, 03/18/2026 at 5:30am - 7:00am

Produced for: Pastures of Plenty

Tune in for 90 minutes of traditional folk music from Mali West Africa on Pastures of Plenty, Wednesday March 18th 5:30 am to 7:00 am. We will feature music from Malian greats---Ali Farka Touré, Oumou Sangare, Toumani Diabate, Sona Jobarteh, Ballaké Sissoko, Habib Koite... Read more

Once Upon a Time

Airs at: Fri, 03/13/2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Produced for: Once Upon a Time

Today, we are still celebrating International Women's Day. Kristan Knapp joined the Red Emma Collective and helped establish several Portland institutions, including the Feminist Women's Health Clinic and Prescott House, which evolved into the domestic violence shelter B... Read more

Folk Espresso

Airs at: Mon, 03/16/2026 at 5:30am - 7:00am

Produced for: Folk Espresso

Tune in to KBOO 90.7 this Monday, March 16th, from 5:30 to 7:00 AM for a blend of legendary and contemporary sounds on Folk Espresso. This episode features the incisive fretwork of Richard Thompson, the timeless melodies of Neil Young, and the sophisticated modern ... Read more

Portland Sound Legacy

Produced for: Portland Sound Legacy, AudioPilot, The Motif: Re-Imagine a Jazz Sensibility

Echoes of the Rose City: A Musical Journey Through Portland's Vibrant Scene Rhythmic Roots: Portland's Enduring Musical Legacy Portland, Oregon has long been a crucible of musical creativity, nurturing talented musicians who have shaped the city's sonic landscape for de... Read more

Folk Espresso - Women's Voices at Sea

Airs at: Mon, 03/09/2026 at 5:30am - 7:00am

Produced for: Folk Espresso

Sea shanties and sea songs have been getting a lot of attention recently, partly because they are sturdy songs that can be sung with gusto. Any number of people can sing them together, and spontaneous harmonies just add to the richness of the singing experience. This epi... Read more