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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In addition to lots of new music, we played tracks to celebrate the 70th birthday of Iain Matthews (Fairport Convention, Plainsong, Matthews’ Southern Comfort), as well as a set of music from 50 years ago — 1966, a remarkable year it was. With host Derk Richardson.
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Singer-songwriter Fionn O Lochlainn has a fascinating story and a catalog of great songs; he shares both tonight with host Derk Richardson.
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Filling in for Derk Richardson, guest host Joel Sachs presents a wide range of music, from Johnny Cash, George Jones, and Dolly Parton to Dan Penn, the Sweet Inspirations, John Prine, Ray Charles, and Charlie Musselwhite–plus a conversation with the East Bay’s own John McCord and four songs from his new CD, “Ready to Rumble.” And a live … 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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Cara Luft and JD Edwards are The Small Glories. On a radio tour to support their new CD, Wondrous Traveler, they stop in for a KPFA visit to play a few tunes live and chat with host Derk Richardson. In the second hour, guitarist/composer Bill Horvitz drops in to talk about upcoming gigs with his band … Continued
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Bonnie Simmons sticks around for the the first hour of “The Hear and Now” to fundraise with host Derk Richardson. The musical theme of the evening, which began at 8 p.m. with “The Bonnie Simmons Show” and continued to midnight, was “mystery,” with nods to detectives and quick birthday tributes to Donovan (70), Stevie Wonder … Continued
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Bay Area band Westerly released its newest album, “Spirits & the Voice of Reason” last December. For tonight, Westerly is: Sterling Spence, guitar and lead vocals; Leah Woodard, vocals; Brandon Seinturier, drums; and Gordon Allen, violin and vocals. Hear them play live in the KPFA studio, with Tony Ferro engineering. The band’s next show is Wednesday, May 11, at Armando’s … Continued
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Local faves Nell & Jim have a new “AP” — advance promo — that they’re releasing in conjunction with their full band’s live show at The Back Room in Berkeley on Saturday, April 30. It’s the first in a four-part live AP series, named after the four cardinal points on a compass – North, South, East, … Continued
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Bay Area alto saxophonist Steven Lugerner brings his Jacknife band, with pianist Larry Willis, trumpeter JJ Kirkpatrick, drummer Michael Mitchell, and bassist Josh Thurston-Milgrom into the KPFA performance studio to play pieces from the album “Jacknife: The Music of Jackie McLean.“ Tony Ferro engineers the live radio concert. In the second hour, violinist Mads Tolling … Continued
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Indie singer-songwriter Lisa-Marie Johnston (LMJ) sings you a few songs, accompanied by guitarist “Permanent” Phil, shares tracks from her new EP, “Time Flies By,” and talks to host Derk Richardson about her upcoming show at the Ivy Room in Albany and what it takes to be a truly independent musician in this day and age. Plus, … Continued
