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There seems to be no way to delete or remove old blogs. So I will edit, replace the old blog with this note that. If you wann know what was said, look down the memory hole.  Read more

Redneck America

 Those of you who have listened to the show for awhile now know that I have made intermittent attempts to expose our listeners to the conservative psyche, and, in particular, those who get paid to espouse and minister to it. These attempts have met with a mixed response, di... Read more

Coal Hard Truth Forum

Normal 0 KBOO is a proud media supporter for The Coal Hard Truth The Coal Hard Truth: Portlanders to Gather for Public Forum on Increased Coal Train Traffic From Export Who:  ·         Maye Thompson, RN, Ph.D, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility ·         Gary Li... Read more

Folk Espresso 11.10.08

Hop High My Lulu Girl (Dirk Powell, Hand Me Down) Crapshooter's Hop (New Lost City Ramblers, There Ain't No Way Out) Shout You Cats (Hezekiah Jenkins, Good For What Ails Ya, VOl. 2: Music of the Medicine Shows) Bird Feet Feelings (Trialer Bride, High Seas) Pinball Machine (Sp... Read more

Mayer Hawthorne's Firsts Mixtape

I'm just can't get over this guy- I'm fully sprung. Here's why: Mayer Hawthorne grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan,  just outside of Detroit, and vividly remembers, as a child, driving with  his father and tuning the car radio in to the rich soul and jazz  history the region ... Read more

NEW in KBOO music library October 7, 2013

Bone Cave Ballet Bone Cave Ballet Self Released Alt Rock Chambermaids, The Whatever Happened Tomorrow Guilt Ridden Pop / OBW Alt Rock Cub Sport Paradise Self Released Alt Rock ... Read more

Answers to Questions Put To KBOO Board Candidates

1) Now that we are at the point of not having a station manager, how would go about pursuing a restructuring of KBOO?   If I am appointed to the Board my first task is to thoroughly investigate for myself all that was involved in personnel changes and leavings including the ... Read more

Donors Set New Record for December Web Gifts

Happy New Year to everyone!  I just wanted to post quick thanks to those several dozen people who waited until the last few days of the month to make their contribution to KBOO.  As anticipated, the 31st was the biggest day of the month with just over $3000 in pledges, or o... Read more

Movie Talk: Review, PIFF's "Gomorrah" at the Cinema 21

 Just a reminder that Gomorrah, which appeared in the film festival and which we reviewed on the show, starts at the Cinema 21 this Friday, the 27th. It's also getting well-reviewed in such forums as the New York Times and the New Yorker.  Read more

Volunteer Updates: Bad weather contingency plans and events in January

Many thanks to intrepid volunteers who are making it into KBOO through all manner of weather!  If you are unable to make it to a volunteer shift, please call and let us know as soon as you are able, so we can try to cover. For situations involving on-air cancellations durin... Read more