Country

Swing 'n' Country and the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists

Airs at: Sat, 05/16/2020 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
It is two and half minutes… until the next song.   Gareth Jenkins, who hosts Music from the True Vine on the third Saturday, once told me that Swing n’ Country is three hours of two and half minute songs. I always remembered those words and thought they had some deeper me... Read more

Swing 'n Country with Mary

Airs at: Sat, 04/25/2020 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
Join me for a mess of old country songs this Saturday, April 25th from 6:00-9:00 am on KBOO's Swing 'n Country at 90.7 on your fm dial or streaming live at kboo.fm. And please enjoy this picture of Dolly Parton with a kitten. Read more

God Be With You Until We Meet Again

Airs at: Sat, 04/18/2020 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
John Prine was a songwriter whose work told the stories of ordinary people and the often relatable events of their lives in comfortable, compact form, with a simplicity that belied the strength of his craft.  "I just tried to come up with some honest songs. What I was writi... Read more

Bill Frisell Goes To Nashville

Airs at: Sat, 03/21/2020 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
  Due to the Coronavirus, KBOO programmers have been asked to pre-record their shows.  In these unusual times, being asked to distance yourself from others or isolate is an unfortunate occurrence as human beings are social creatures. But we can still connect with one anoth... Read more

Cascadia Coffeehouse on 03/06/20

Airs at: Fri, 03/06/2020 at 5:30am - 7:00am
Produced for:  Cascadia Coffeehouse
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Wheelin' and Dealin'

Airs at: Sat, 03/07/2020 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
  Tune in to Swing 'n' Country this Saturday morning from 6-9 am as we'll be wheelin' and dealin' some Asleep at the Wheel along with George and Dolly and a few other things. Robert and Graham will be joining me so it could get weird. You don't want to miss it. KBOO.fm.  Read more

Swing 'n' Country with Mary

Airs at: Sat, 02/22/2020 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
Have you ever stood at a crossroads in life and wondered what your purpose is? Should you stay at home and work on the farm or should you go to Nashville and try to make it big? Maybe throw all caution to the wind and hitch a ride down that long, lonesome road to Lord knows... Read more

The Old Mole Variety Hour for February 17, 2020

Airs at: Mon, 02/17/2020 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Joe Clement hosts this episode and we hear: A dramatic reading of excerpts of Nikole Hannah-Jone's essay, "Our Democracy's Founding Ideals Were False When They Were Written; Black Americans Have Fought to Make Them True." Sharon Grant reads, Bill Resnick introduces. Boo... Read more

Spurs Night! with Toody Cole & Jenny Don't Live on Drinking From Puddles for 02/19/2020 !!

Airs at: Wed, 02/19/2020 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Produced for:  Drinking from Puddles
   The unfortunate passing of Old-PDX/Satyricon nightclub icon Bruno Berger has spawned a Memorial Rock-N-Shop and Benefit to be held at Dante's in Downtown Portland on 02/21/2020, which will include among an amazing roster of Satyricon-band vets, a special rare appearance ... Read more

Cab Driver / Hank Thompson

Airs at: Sat, 02/15/2020 at 6:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Swing 'n' Country
  CAB DRIVER / HANK THOMPSON   Always creating-always looking ahead-Hank Thompson loved music. Only a dedicated professional such as Hank would dream up the idea of doing the great hits of the Mills brothers on a country and western album. The songs of the Mills Brothers... Read more