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Trains, Woody, and Democracy
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Jack Bohl, Will Selzer, John Risley, Ed Mellnik
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Pastures of Plenty
Contemporary and Traditional Folk Music to start your day with a smile

Every Wednesday from 5:30am to 7:00am. 

Traditional and Contemporary Folk Music to start your day with a smile

HOSTS: Jack Bohl hosts first Wednesdays, Will Setzer does 2nd Wednesdays, John Risley is on third Wednesdays, Ed Mellnik does 4th Wednesdays. with rotating hosts on the 5th Wednesdays

Topic tags: 
Music
Genre(s): 
Folk
Related program(s): 
Rise When the Rooster Crows, Cascadia Coffeehouse, Folk Espresso, Early Morning Gumbo
Streams: 
KBOO Stream 1
Program status: 
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Pastures of Plenty September 3, 2025: Trains, Woody, and Democracy

Airs at: Wed, 09/03/2025 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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We live in troubled times and music can be a soothing balm as well as providing apt social commentary. I love train songs, so the program starts with some classics performed by Portland blues greats along with some scratchy old recordings that date back to 1929. Woody ... Read more

Pastures of Plenty on 08/27/25

Airs at: Wed, 08/27/2025 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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Pastures of Plenty on 08/20/25

Airs at: Wed, 08/20/2025 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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Come Gitchu Some Folk Music

Airs at: Wed, 08/13/2025 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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Please listen to Pastures of Plenty on Wednesday August 13th, 5:30 - 7:00 am on KBOO Community Radio 90.7 FM.  The show’s title is from Guy Davis’ album The Legend of Sugarbelly.  We'll cover a broad range of songs from a variety of musicians telling us stories about lif... Read more

Pastures of Plenty August 6, 2025: Natural Disaster Ballads and Remebering Tom Lehrer & Flaco Jimenez

Airs at: Wed, 08/06/2025 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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I've collected some great contemporary ballads about natural disasters for today’s program including the story of two horseback riders who saved people from the deadly 1903 Heppner, OR flood, the brave Colorado State Tropper who saved many lives during the 1976 Big Thomp... Read more

A Better Day A-Coming

Airs at: Wed, 07/30/2025 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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Folk music is a-coming to your favorite radio station on Pastures of Plenty Wednesday, July 30th on KBOO 90.7 fm from 5:30 till 7:00 am.  The title offering hope for the future comes from a Robin & Linda Williams album.  I’m an optimist. . Let me mention a few of the mus... Read more

Pastures of Plenty

Airs at: Wed, 07/23/2025 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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Lots of folk oldies from the 60s and a few new releases from contemporary artists. Read more

Pastures of Plenty on 07/16/25

Airs at: Wed, 07/16/2025 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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Where Does the Time Go?

Airs at: Wed, 07/09/2025 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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Today’s title comes from the opening song "Where Does the Time Go?," written and performed by Ron Davies.  There’s no answer in the song. Time flies, right? The program combines current folk music with songs from many folk singers whose time on earth has passed, includin... Read more

Pastures of Plenty Waterfront Blues Festival Special: Portland Blues Greats

Airs at: Wed, 07/02/2025 at 5:30am - 7:00am
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Join me on Pastures of Plenty on July 2, 2025 to celebrate music from the best of Portland’s incredible blues musicians to get you in the mood for the Waterfront Blues festival July 4 & 5. Featured artists include Kelly Joe Phelps, Back Porch Blues, Lauren Sheehan,  vir... Read more