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Ninety minutes of entertaining folk music.
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Jack Bohl, Will Selzer, John Risley, Ed Mellnik
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Pastures of Plenty
Contemporary and Traditional Folk Music to start your day with a smile

Every Wednesday from 5:30am to 7:00am. 

Traditional and Contemporary Folk Music to start your day with a smile

HOSTS: Jack Bohl hosts first Wednesdays, Will Setzer does 2nd Wednesdays, John Risley is on third Wednesdays, Ed Mellnik does 4th Wednesdays. with rotating hosts on the 5th Wednesdays

Topic tags: 
Music
Genre(s): 
Folk
Related program(s): 
Rise When the Rooster Crows, Cascadia Coffeehouse, Folk Espresso, Early Morning Gumbo
Streams: 
KBOO Stream 1
Program status: 
Current

Music Does Not Grow Old

Airs at: Wed, 04/14/2021 at 5:30am - 7:00am
Produced for:  Pastures of Plenty
Much of this program harks back to folk music from the last century, from the 1960s.  It's not old music, it's just not new music.  The music lives on and on. Richie Havens "The Klan" (1968) opens the show and It's a Beautiful Day "White Bird" (1968) ends it.  Scattered in... Read more

Home on Pastures of Plenty

Airs at: Wed, 04/07/2021 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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Homelessness is a huge problem. It breaks my heart to see the homeless camps all over Portland. What is home? To quote 5th grader Wynn from Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, runner-up in the Habitat for Humanity Canada Meaning of Home Writing Contest: Home means an enjoyab... Read more

Pastures of Plenty on 03/31/21

Airs at: Wed, 03/31/2021 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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Pastures of Plenty on 03/17/21

Airs at: Wed, 03/17/2021 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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Waters, Willows and Walks

Airs at: Wed, 03/10/2021 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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Spring is coming, your host is a Pisces, and water-related music kicks off the show - Bay of Fundy from Gordon Bok and Water is Wide from Carolyn Hester.  Later in the program, Leonard Cohen entertains in his down low way with I'm Your Man, you'll hear river blues from Mary... Read more

Women's History Month Special

Airs at: Wed, 03/03/2021 at 5:30am - 7:00am
March is Women's History Month, and March 8 is International Women's Day, so today's Pastures of Plenty will celebrate women's voice. We'll start out with a rousing gospel stomper from Sister Rosetta Tharpe, then hear from pioneering women folk singsers Elizabeth Cotten, Pe... Read more

Pastures of Plenty on 02/17/21

Airs at: Wed, 02/17/2021 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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You've Got to Believe

Airs at: Wed, 02/10/2021 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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The program starts with a few songs about our relationship with God and the hereafter, from singers including Mahalia Jackson, Peter, Paul & Mary and The Three Pickers (Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson & Ricky Skaggs). Then there's a short visit with the folks of the British Isles.... Read more

A Musical Tribute to Tony Rice

Airs at: Wed, 02/03/2021 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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Legendary guitarist Tony Rice died on Christmas Day. He was a true virtuoso and innovator. Tony played in numerous bluegrass and "newgrass" ensembles and was a highly sought after session musician. The focus this morning is on solo performances featuring his outstanding vo... Read more

Pastures of Plenty on 01/20/21

Airs at: Wed, 01/20/2021 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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