The Songcircle

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With Special Host Ed Mellnik. An Eclectic mic of Folk, Singer-Songwriter and Folk Rock
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.

Streams: 
KBOO Stream 1
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The Songcircle

Airs at: Fri, 06/06/2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Starts out today with a couple from Jethro Tull. Other artists include Tim O'brien and Darrell Scott, Alison Krauss. Joni Mitchell, John McCutcheon, CSNY, and Tim Grimm to name a few. We are now in our "Camp KBOO" Summer Membership Drive and need your support!  Please c... Read more

A Songcircle Summer Special!

Airs at: Fri, 05/30/2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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  Mike Fisher is filling in on The Songcircle from 1:30-3pm Pacific Friday May 30th, with a fun, summer-themed show! You'll hear tunes from The Who, Wilco, The Beatles, Marshall Crenshaw, The Kinks, NRBQ, Stevie Ray Vaughan with Dick Dale, The Jayhawks, The Allman Broth... Read more

Spring Mix of Roots Rock

Airs at: Fri, 05/23/2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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This week on The Songcircle, host Leigh Anne celebrates Camp KBOO's Summer Membership Drive with a Spring Mix of Roots Rock. Artists include: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Beck, Jess Williamson, Los Lobos, Allison Moorer, Natalie Hemby, Sturgill Simpson, George Harrison, ... Read more

Best of 2025 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest part 1

Airs at: Fri, 05/16/2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Hey now, Phil G here. This week I am presenting the first of a two part special, the best of the recordings from New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest 2025. I was down there working for New Orleans' community radio station and also with the folks from JazzFestLive.com  I'v... Read more

The Songcircle on 05/09/25

Airs at: Fri, 05/09/2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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The Songcircle 5/2/25

Airs at: Fri, 05/02/2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Gary sits in today &, because he thinks about David Bowie a lot, plays lots of covers of David Bowie songs. Read more

The Songcircle 04/25/25

Airs at: Fri, 04/25/2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Gary sits in today & - because it's Cy Twombly's birthday - plays lots of songs about painters (& maybe one or two about other artists). Read more

The Songcircle 4/18/25

Airs at: Fri, 04/18/2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Gary sits in & plays lots of new releases. Read more

Eric Burdon, WAR, and More on the SongCircle

Airs at: Fri, 04/11/2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Phil G here, this wek we're gonna play some archival releases: Eric Burdon and WAR, WAR live in 1974 in Japan, Music From Freddy Fender, Doug Sahm,  The Faces, Lucinda Williams, and More.    Read more

The Songcircle on 04/04/25

Airs at: Fri, 04/04/2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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  Gary sits in & plays a lot of songs about presidents on the anniversary of the death of William Henry Harrison (d. April 4, 1841). Read more