10:00 PM Pacific Time: Thursdays
A freeform mix of music, ranging from singer-songwriter folk and surprising back-catalog rock ’n’ roll to avant-garde jazz and improvisation, with unexpected forays into everything in between and beyond. Bits of comedy, international sounds, and contemporary and postmodern classical composition crop up now and then, and local and touring musicians stop by frequently for conversations and fully produced in-studio concerts. Hosted by Derk Richardson.
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Bay Area singer-songwriter Joe Rut plays a live concert in the KPFA performance studio. Rut is celebrating the release of his seventh album, Nekkid, a solo acoustic set recorded live this March at Santo Recording in Oakland. While his previous album, Stolen Tools & Stereos, featured such special guests as mandolinist David Grisman, pedal steel great Bobby Black, and … Continued
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From singer-songwriters to avant-garde jazz; old faves, new voices, and live performances. With host Derk Richardson.
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From singer-songwriters to avant-garde jazz; old faves, new voices, and live performances. With host Derk Richardson.
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It’s a double-header of live music from the KPFA performance studio: First up, San Francisco-based Filipino-American singer-songwriter Megan Keely. Her new album, Bloom, “is Keely’s contribution to the national fight against abuses of power. Keely turns fear and uncertainty into unflinching beauty and empowerment with her new collection of original songs.” Watch the video of “Daydream Ditty” … Continued
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Trumpeter and singer Darren Johnston, a musician of many projects, returns to the KPFA airwaves with a live in-studio performance with The Pipes, a trio that features Cory Wright (clarinet and bass clarinet) and Steven Lugerner (bass clarinet). Tony Ferro engineers the sound. The second hour includes music by Fleetwood Mac (for the late Danny Kirwan), … Continued
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Maurice Tani calls his original West Coast country sound “Supercalifornigraphic.” The native San Franciscan is a storytelling singer-songwriter who happens to tear up the stage with his guitar playing. Previewing his Friday, June 8, concert at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley, Tani performs live in the KPFA performance studio with Henry Salvia on piano … Continued
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From singer-songwriters to avant-garde jazz; old faves, new voices, and live performances. With host Derk Richardson.
this episode is no longer available
From singer-songwriters to avant-garde jazz; old faves, new voices, and live performances. With host Derk Richardson.
this episode is no longer available
From singer-songwriters to avant-garde jazz; old faves, new voices, and live performances. With host Derk Richardson.
this episode is no longer available
From singer-songwriters to avant-garde jazz; old faves, new voices, and live performances. With host Derk Richardson.
