The Hear and Now

The Hear and Now

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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Acoustic Blues Guitar by Pete Madsen and Jon Lawton live on The Hear and Now

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Guitarists Pete Madsen, pictured above, and Jon Lawton bring their individualized approaches to acoustic blues to The Hear and Now, and talk with host Derk Richardson about their inspirations, their personal histories, and their plans for their Acoustic Blues Showcase with fellow blues guitarist Preacher Boy, February 22 at The Monkey House in Berkeley. They … Continued

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Blues guitarists Pete Madsen and Jon Lawton perform live on The Hear and Now, 10 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020

Guitarists Pete Madsen, pictured above, and Jon Lawton bring their individualized approaches to acoustic blues to The Hear and Now, and talk with host Derk Richardson about their inspirations, their personal histories, their technical styles, and their plans for their Acoustic Blues Showcase with fellow blues guitarist Preacher Boy, February 22 at The Monkey House … Continued

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An International Finger-style Guitar Summit

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  Host Derk Richardson welcomes acclaimed acoustic fingerstyle guitarists Teja Gerken (Germany/California), Alberto Lombardi (Italy), and Janet Noguera (California/Mexico) to the KPFA performance studio. They play live on the air, with the sound engineered by Tony Ferro. It’s a preview of the threesome’s concert, Jan. 24, at the Back Room in Berkeley. PLAYLIST: artist: song … Continued

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An International Fingerstyle Guitar Summit–live on The Hear and Now, 10 p.m., Thursday, January 23

Guitar lovers, take note! Host Derk Richardson welcomes acclaimed acoustic fingerstyle guitarists Teja Gerken (California), Alberto Lombardi (Italy), and Janet Noguera (Mexico) to the KPFA performance studio. They will play live on the air, with sound engineering by Tony Ferro. It’s a preview of the threesome’s concert the next night, Friday, Jan. 24, at the … Continued

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The Hear and Now – January 16, 2020 – including an interview with Stacey Hoffman

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PLAYLIST: Sam Cooke: “Chain Gang” / Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964 (ABKCO) INTERVIEW WITH STACEY HOFFMAN re: “In the Name of Love” MLK Jr. tribute concert Sam Cooke: “(What a) Wonderful World” / Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964 (ABKCO) Tiffany Austin: “Someday We’ll All Be Free” / Unbroken (Con Alma Music) Sam Cooke: “A Change … Continued

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The Hear and Now with special guest Beth Custer – January 9, 2020

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PLAYLIST    (ARTIST / SONG TITLE / ALBUM / LABEL) : Badfinger: “Come and Get It” / Magic Christian Music (Capitol) [50th anniversary of release] PC Munoz: “Rugged Individual” / Physical Science (PCMunoz.com) INTERVIEW WITH BETH CUSTER re: Trance Mission’s new album “Le Pendu” Trance Mission: “The Barry” / Le Pendu (Trance Mission Music) Trance … Continued