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

The Hear & Now – Live perfomance by Rachel Efron and the Nice Guy Trio

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Two Bay Area rising-star acts–singer-songwriter/pianist Rachel Efron, and the Nice Guy Trio (trumpeter Darren Johnston, accordionist Rob Reich, bassist Daniel Fabricant)–play live in the studio tonight and chat with host Derk Richardson.Both have fantastic new CDs–Efron's "4AM" and "Here Comes the Nice Guy Trio"–and upcoming CD release shows. Efron (http://www.rachelefron.com ) peforms with her full … Continued

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The Hear & Now – Singer-songwriter Chris Smither performs live in the studio

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A fluid, sharp, and subtle fingerpicking guitarist, an extraordinary blues-based songwriter who addresses matters of the heart and society in crafty and profound ways, Chris Smither visits with Hear & Now host Derk Richardson, performing songs and talking about his brand new CD, Time Stands Still (Signature Sounds). He plays the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse … Continued

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The Hear & Now – Live perfomance by Scott Nygaard and Crow Molly

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Guitarist Scott Nygaard–known for his work with the Websters, Laurie Lewis, Tim O'Brien, Darol Anger, the Anonymous 4, Joan Baez, Swedish folk guitarist Roger Tallroth, and many others–has a new acoustic project. Crow Molly includes young string virtuosos Joe Walsh (mandolin) and Lauren Rioux (fiddle). After playing their CD release show at the Freight & … Continued

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The Hear & Now – September 17, 2009 at 10:00pm

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Getting dark now, but The Weatherman can’t stop laughing. Featuring broadcast engineering to avoid failure in old radio live production, I Am An American, Middle East foreign policy in extremist doubt,  The Ecumaniac prefers all Gods, a song from Pastor Dick, an extended musical airplane history of failures, and songs and clips about failing.3 Hours. … Continued