The Songcircle

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Airs at: Fri, 05/03/2024 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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SongCircle on 03/25/11

Airs at: Fri, 03/25/2011 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
 We'll talk to Dan Bern by phone from Seattle in advance of his appearance here at the Alberta Rose Theater tomorrow night. Then The Song Circle welcomes the first of our monthly Guest DJs Mal Murray, formerly of Atlanta Community Radio's Radio Birdman Show. He'll put an un... Read more

SongCircle on 03/18/11

Airs at: Fri, 03/18/2011 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
 Some rare Van to celebrate the day after St. Patrick's. Although current events may inspire some topical tunes. Also, a brief highlight of duo Mike and Ruthy, formerly of The Mammals, playing at Mississippi Studios next Wed., 3/23. Read more

Songcircle 3/4/11 Interview with John Wesley Harding/Wesley Stace

Airs at: Thu, 03/10/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  The Songcircle
 Singer-songwriter John Wesley Harding, a.k.a. author Wesley Stace, stopped by to discuss his new novel, Charles Jessold, Considered as a Murderer, about an early-20th-century opera composer whose career is cut short by a scandalous murder-suicide. Wes performed the folk ba... Read more

SongCircle on 02/25/11

Airs at: Fri, 02/25/2011 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
 A birthday tribute to The Quiet Beatle, with a mix of new takes on old favorites and stuff you (hopefully) haven't ever heard before! Read more

SongCircle on 02/11/11

Airs at: Fri, 02/11/2011 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
 Today, The Songcircle celebrates the life and legacy of the great Tim Buckley. This coming Monday, Valentine's Day, is the 64th anniversary of his birth. We're pleased to be joined by Buckley's lifelong friend and frequent lyrical collaborator, Larry Beckett, to "count dow... Read more

SongCircle on 01/14/11

Airs at: Fri, 01/14/2011 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Today on The Songcircle, we're thrilled to welcome longtime Portland blues hero Kelly Joe Phelps and his duet partner, Corinne West, into the KBOO studios for a chat and some live tunes, in advance of their show tomorrow night at the Alberta Rose Theater. (We'll have a few ... Read more

SongCircle on 12/31/10

Airs at: Fri, 12/31/2010 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
Happy New Year's! On today's SongCircle, we'll survey a chronology of songs with years in their titles. Featuring everyone from Dylan to Prince (no, not that song!), with The Stooges, Jimi Hendrix, Eurythmics, The Rolling Stones, Pulp, Dan Bern, and many more in between! Read more

SongCircle on 11/12/10

Airs at: Fri, 11/12/2010 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
THE SONGCIRCLE observes Veterans' Day with a series of soldiers' songs by a broad range of artists old and new. We'll also celebrate Neil Young's birthday! Read more

SongCircle on 11/05/10

Airs at: Fri, 11/05/2010 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
MEET STEW, and THE NEGRO PROBLEM The Negro Problem is the brainchild of writer, performer and and musician Stew.  He won the Tony award in 2008 for the play "Passing Strange," and released several albums both under his own name and with the band The Negro Problem.  Join Jef... Read more

SongCircle on 10/15/10

Airs at: Fri, 10/15/2010 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  The Songcircle
THE SONGCIRCLE RETURNS Our friend Jeff will be on hand this Friday for ninety minutes of tremenjous folk, folk-rock, indyroots, new grange, and revival politics music to give the membership drive a shot in the arm. Don't miss out on this show! Read more