The Songcircle

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Airs at: Fri, 04/19/2024 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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Streams: 
KBOO Stream 1
Program status: 
Current

The Songcircle on 04/12/24

Airs at: Fri, 04/12/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
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Here Comes Sunshine on the SongCircle

Airs at: Fri, 04/12/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Phil G here, While I realize the eclipse is yesterday's news, I will be playing tribute today (Friday 4/12) on The Songcircle on KBOO Community Radio at 1:30. If you are not in Portland (90.7 fm), we are streaming at the top of our lungs at www.kboo.fm/listen-now My show t... Read more

The Songcircle on 04/05/24

Airs at: Fri, 04/05/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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A Spring Mix of Americana on The Songcircle

Airs at: Fri, 03/29/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Join host Leigh Anne for an eclectic Spring Mix of Americana. Artists include Phish, Kathleen Edwards, Charlie Robison, Billy Strings, Bonnie Raitt, Beck, David Crosby performing with Steely Dan, Grace Potter, Vetiver, The Waifs, Mapache, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Juli... Read more

The Songcircle

Airs at: Fri, 03/29/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 03/22/24

Airs at: Fri, 03/22/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Gary sits in for one more episode of The Songcircle. Read more

Songcircle Celebrates Women's Voices

Airs at: Fri, 03/15/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Friday 3/15 on The SongCircle, Phil G will be playing new releases from women musicians, featuring Rhiannon Giddens, Norah Jones, Kim Gordon, Paramore, Indigo Girls, La Luz, The Marias, Ani DiFranco,  Dolly Parton, and more! I've curated a really nice afternoon of music. Tu... Read more

The Songcircle on 03/01/24

Airs at: Fri, 03/01/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle on 02/23/24

Airs at: Fri, 02/23/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
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Bold New Tunes from Women, Goodbyes to Music Legends, and More

Airs at: Fri, 02/23/2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Today featuring new/recent music from Portland's pride Sleater-Kinney, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Rhiannon Giddens, Allison Russell, The Paranoid Style, and (a Songcircle first?) Beyonce! Plus classic tracks from Tracy Chapman (not "Fast Car"!), Joe Strummer, Richard & Linda... Read more