The Songcircle

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Hosted by: 
Jeff Rosenberg, Phil G, Leigh Anne Kranz, dickenbock, Dan Shramek
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: 
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Tom & Tom (Petty & Guernsey) & Vietnam

Airs at: Fri, 10/06/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
This week, the music world said a sad and sudden goodbye to the great Tom Petty. We’ll listen to some of his best lesser-known work. Then, closer to home, The Songcircle honors the fifth anniversary of the passing of our onetime guest, beloved Portland and Washington, DC... Read more

The Songcircle on 09/29/17

Airs at: Fri, 09/29/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
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The Lowe-Down: A Tribute to Nick Lowe, with Los Straitjackets and More!

Airs at: Fri, 09/15/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
To celebrate the first day of KBOO's Fall Membership Drive, The Songcircle welcomes members of the celebrated, Mexican-wrestler-masked instrumental outfit to talk about their recent album of Nick Lowe covers, What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Los Straitjackets. Portl... Read more

The Songcircle on 09/08/17

Airs at: Fri, 09/08/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
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The Songcircle on 09/01/17

Airs at: Fri, 09/01/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
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Hey, It's Our Old Friend Casey Neill!

Airs at: Fri, 08/25/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Before Casey Neill takes the stage on the rooftop of Revolution Hall tomorrow night with his band the Norway Rats, he visits The Songcircle for a solo session.  Read more

The Songcircle on 08/18/17

Airs at: Fri, 08/18/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
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The Songcircle on 08/11/17

Airs at: Fri, 08/11/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Eddie Berman: Live Music on KBOO

Airs at: Fri, 08/04/2017 at 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Singer/songwriter Eddie Berman performed live for the Songcircle - August 04, 2017. To hear the full show, please visit https://kboo.fm/media/59662-live-music-eddie-berman-farewell-sam-shepard-and-more Read more

Live music from Eddie Berman, Farewell to Sam Shepard, and More

Airs at: Fri, 08/04/2017 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
To hear his music, which can evoke such beloved British acts as Nick Drake and Fairport Convention, you might be surprised to learn that Eddie Berman grew up in Los Angeles. He's currently based in Portland, and visits KBOO as he prepares for a West Coast tour and the re... Read more