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.

The Hear and Now

New American Farmers play live on The Hear and Now – May 30, 2013

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Formerly known as Mars Arizona, singer-songwriters/acoustic guitarists Paul Knowles and Nicole Storto are now New American Farmers, with a brand new CD, fittingly titled Brand New Day, and a band that includes fiddler Alisa Rose, drummer Tony Sales, guitarist David Walker, and bassist Greg Jones. Tune in to hear them play their full-spectrum folk-rock (Byrds to T-Rex) and chat … Continued

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Robbie Basho Tribute on The Hear and Now – May 2, 2013

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Although Derk Richardson and Bonnie Simmons will be fundraising for KPFA tonight, around 10:45 p.m. or so, guitarists Chuck Johnson, Rich Osborn, and Andrew Weathers will drop into the studio to talk about the upcoming May 8 Robbie Basho Tribute Concert and the film documentary being made about the late, influential guitarist, Voice of the … Continued