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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Tonight’s playlist dominated by Chuck Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017): his original recordings of his classic and less well-known songs, and a slew of obvious and somewhat obscure cover versions. With quoted commentary from Ann Powers. Plus, birthday nods to David Olney, Keith Relf, Nick Lowe, and William Shatner. Hosted by Derk Richardson.
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Known for his work with Monica Pasqual & the Handsome Brunettes, Spark & Whisper, and others, Bay Area cellist Joshua McClain cites such influences as Andrew Bird, Zoe Keating, Mark Summer, Yo-Yo Ma, Sigur Rós, and Jimi Hendrix behind the looped, processed, and amplified soundscapes of his original music. Currently working on and fundraising for … Continued
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With Bonnie Simmons co-hosting with Derk Richardson in the first hour, we explore themes of lies, liars, and the truth, with birthday nods to Townes Van Zandt, Arthur Lee, John Cale, Matthew Fisher, Robin Trower, Harvey Mandel, and Edie Brickell, and to the 50th anniversary of The Velvet Underground & Nico.
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Bonnie Simmons sticks around to co-host the first hour with Derk Richardson, continuing the musical themes of “news,” “newspapers,” and independent media. Also, birthday nods to Robyn Hitchcock and the late Lou Reed, plus the 50th anniversary of Merle Haggard’s I Am a Lonesome Fugitive, and new avantNOIR music by Lisa Mezzacappa.
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Bonnie Simmons co-hosts the first hour. Derk Richardson guides the music till midnight, with an extended tribute to the late guitarist Larry Coryell and new music by pianist Craig Taborn.
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Guitarist Will Bernard and clarinetist Beth Custer play six tunes live in the KPFA performance studio, with Tony Ferro engineering. In the second hour, host Derk Richardson plays an eclectic mix of music by Danny Barnes, Maria Schneider, Leonard Cohen, Nick Lowe, and more.
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Host Derk Richardson presents Ancient Future, led by scalloped-fretboard guitarist Matthew Montfort, with Mariah Parker (santur, piano) and Vishal Nagar (tabla), as the world fusion group celebrates its 38th anniversary (with an upcoming concert in the Trinity Chamber Concerts series, on Feb. 11 in Berkeley). Then, singer Jenna Mammina and guitarist Rolf Sturm take over … 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.
this episode is no longer available
From singer-songwriters to avant-garde jazz; old faves, new voices, and live performances. With host Derk Richardson.
