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Airs at: Fri, 03/20/2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

The Songcircle 032026

Airs at: Fri, 03/20/2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Airs at: Fri, 03/20/2026 at 7:00pm - 11:00pm

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Chart a course for engaging radio in our “Radio Ahead” special programming season! Choose your own adventure amongst our plethora of specials ranging from enlightening interviews, to compelling talk radio, to dynamic music of all genres.

KBOO’s DJs are bringing you the very best of independent, grassroots Portland radio in special episodes spanning 6+ programming events, starting with Black History and Future Month in February and ending with our Earth Day Marathon in April. Check out our list of specials below, and explore our archives to check out episodes you missed!

2026 Lineup:

Black History and Future Month Specials

International Women's Day Marathon / Women's History Month Specials

Metal Marathon

Bluegrass Marathon

Cesar Chavez Day Specials

Earth Day Specials

Streams:

KBOO Stream 1

Program status:

Current

Bluegrass Marathon 2026

Airs at: Sat, 03/21/2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm

Produced for: Bluegrass Marathon, Music from the True Vine, Radio Ahead Special Programming

Tune in Saturday March 21 from 9am to 5pm for this year’s Music from the True Vine’s Bluegrass Marathon! Featuring 11 regional and local bands that will be filling the airwaves with live music to soothe your soul and fire up your spirit! Whether soulful ballads, rip-r... Read more

The Metal March 2026 part 6

Airs at: Sat, 03/21/2026 at 4:00am - 6:00am

Produced for: Metal Marathon, Channel of Ghouls, Radio Ahead Special Programming

Airs at: Sat, 03/21/2026 at 2:00am - 4:00am

Produced for: Metal Marathon, Double Groove, Radio Ahead Special Programming

Airs at: Sat, 03/21/2026 at 12:00am - 2:00am

Produced for: Metal Marathon, Pandæmonium, Radio Ahead Special Programming

Airs at: Fri, 03/20/2026 at 11:00pm - Sat, 03/21/2026 at 12:00pm

Produced for: Metal Marathon, Smash It Up!, Radio Ahead Special Programming

Airs at: Fri, 03/20/2026 at 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Produced for: Metal Marathon, Oil For Kisses, Radio Ahead Special Programming

Airs at: Fri, 03/20/2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Metal Marathon, Tonalli , Radio Ahead Special Programming

Airs at: Fri, 03/20/2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Produced for: The Songcircle, International Women's Day / Women's History Month Specials, Radio Ahead Special Programming

Gary sits in & plays lots of new releases - all by women artists, either singer/songwriters or in women-fronted bands - in honor of Women's History Month. Note: all of the images in the collage of album covers are from Bandcamp. Rights belong to individual artists/labels. Read more

Anthem of the Sun - Women and Rain Version

Airs at: Sat, 03/14/2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Produced for: Grateful Dead and Friends, International Women's Day / Women's History Month Specials, Radio Ahead Special Programming

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Sun here. March is Women's History Month so on my show Saturday, there will be an overarching theme around women and a small beautiful one around rain. The first hour is all Grateful Dead. The 2nd hour will be more eclectic featuring Jerry Garcia, Joe Russo's Almost Dead,... Read more

Celebrating Women's Voices on the SongCircle

Airs at: Fri, 03/13/2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Produced for: The Songcircle, International Women's Day / Women's History Month Specials, Radio Ahead Special Programming

Phil G here, since it's Women's History/Heritage month, my episode of The SongCircle this week will feature songs performed by women. The only "lead" male voice you will hear during the show is mine and I tried to keep it as brief as possible. Some of the artists feat... Read more