The Hear & Now – March 20, 2008
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With Derk Richardson
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 & Now – March 13, 2008
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Singer Sasha Dobson performs live! Santa Cruz-bred, New York City-based singer Sasha Dobson previews her upcoming Northern California appearances by performing live and chatting with host Derk Richardson. Dobson’s jazz-steeped approach to folk-pop may fall in the Norah Jones category (and her debut album, Modern Romance, was co-produced by Jones associates Richard Julian and Jesse … Continued
The Hear & Now – March 6, 2008
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With Derk Richardson
The Hear & Now – February 28, 2008 at 10:00pm
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The Hear & Now – February 14, 2008
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Bonnie Simmons and Derk Richardson feature an intriguing musical stew for this four hour extravaganza. They feature a greatest hits retrospective on legendary Irish soul man Van Morrison, the deluxe edition of the classic Elvis Costello cd "This Year’s Model" as well as new music from singer-songwriters Peter Mulvey and Brandi Shearer.
The Hear & Now – February 7, 2008
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Bonnie Simmons and Derk Richardson host a four hour spectacular, showcasing classic Johnny Cash television programs. Also featured will be new music from songstress Shelby Lynne, Steve Earle, the soundtrack to the popular cable TV show "The Wire" and a soulful reissue from Dusty Springfield. Don’t miss this power packed show.
The Hear & Now – January 31, 2008
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Plays Monk and Gyan Riley perform live in the KPFA performance studio. As Plays Monk, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, bassist Devin Hoff, and drummer Scott Amendola put their original spin on the already idiosyncratic compositions of modern jazz icon Thelonious Monk. They’ll play music from their new CD and preview their Feb. 3 concert at the … Continued
The Hear & Now – January 24, 2008
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The Bay Area’s own Mars Arizona performs its singular Americana-roots blend of folk, bluegrass, and rock live in the KPFA studio. Nicole Storto and Paul Knowles are the dynamic duo at the core of Mars Arizona, which released its third CD, Hello Cruel World, on Tuesday, Jan. 22. With a guest appearance by mandolin master … Continued
The Hear & Now – January 17, 2008
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Sound designer Jim LeBrecht, head of Berkeley Sound Artists, visits the Hear & Now and talks with Derk about, and plays recorded samples of, the music he composed for Trading Traditions: California’s New Cultures, a show opening this weekend at the Oakland Museum of California (running through April 6).
The Hear & Now – January 10, 2008
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Hosted by Derk Richardson.