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February 9, 2023 - 2:21 pm

“Songs are our teachers. They show us the depth of the human race and its unrelenting desire to create.” – Tommy Emmanuel  Anytime you talk to any of Tommy Emmanuel’s fans, whether musicians or civilians, invariably they will speak of not one but two qualities that define his greatness. The first, predictably, is his extraordinary guitar playing.

Read More about Wintergrass Music Festival Presents: Westin Concerts – Tommy Emmanuel! Feb 25, 2023

February 9, 2023 - 2:19 pm

Dobro master and 14-time Grammy winner Jerry Douglas is a bandleader, producer, session musician, instructor, and a very funny guy! He’s produced over a hundred albums and he’s featured on over 1,600 studio albums. He’s a member of Alison Kraus & Union Station, co-bandleader for Transatlantic Sessions in the United Kingdom, founder for the Grammy

Read More about Wintergrass Music Festival Presents: Westin Concerts – Jerry Douglas Band! Feb 25, 2023

February 9, 2023 - 2:16 pm

Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar are making some rare duo appearances in 2022 and 2023.  The Louisiana slide guitar wizard’s trademark bottle-neck chops and Cashdollar’s dobro and steel string talents culminate in world renowned showcases of guitar virtuosity.  Revered for his unique slide guitar technique, Sonny Landreth has collaborated with many legendary performers including John Hiatt, Jimmy Buffett,

Read More about Wintergrass Music Festival Presents: Westin Concerts – Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar! Feb 25, 2023

February 9, 2023 - 12:00 pm

91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230209 NAAM AACE The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) is possibly the only museum in the country to house a choir.  NAAM was closed for renovation until January, 2023. During the pandemic, the African American Cultural Experience choir became the mobile arm of the museum. The choral group shares Black/US history 

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February 7, 2023 - 2:56 pm

Margo Price has something to say but nothing to prove. In just three remarkable solo albums, the singer and songwriter has cemented herself as a force in American music and a generational talent. A deserving critical darling, she has never shied away from the sounds that move her, the pain that’s shaped her, or the topics that tick

Read More about Margo Price at The Showbox! Wednesday, February 15, 2023

February 6, 2023 - 10:50 am

DAN TYMINSKI FEATURING GAVEN LARGENT Throughout his 30+ year career, Dan Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. Tyminski’s voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brother’s Classic song, “I’m A Man of Constant Sorrow,” in the film, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou and his vocal collaboration with Swedish

Read More about Wintergrass Music Festival Presents: Westin Concerts – Dan Tyminski, featuring Gaven Largent! Feb 24, 2023

February 6, 2023 - 10:47 am

The Darrell Scott Bluegrass Band is a hot “super group” of musicians: –Bryn Davies on upright bass & vocals (guy clark, tony rice, peter rowan, patty griffin) –Shad Cobb on fiddle & vocals (mark oconnor, robbie fulks, tim o’brien) –Matt Flinner on banjo & mandolin (leftover salmon, trey anastasio, matt flinner trio) –Darrell Scott on guitar & vocals (Sam Bush, Robert

Read More about Wintergrass Music Festival Presents: Westin Concerts – Darrell Scott Bluegrass Band! Feb 24, 2023

February 6, 2023 - 10:43 am

The band is composed of brothers Jack Torrey (guitar, vocals) and Page Burkum (guitar, vocals) with a touring act including their cousin Phillip Hicks (bass), Jake Hanson (guitar) and Jeremy Hanson (drums). The band’s musical styling of “the sounds and approaches of early country and rock n’ roll” was inspired by traditional American folk music and “hillbilly” music and is “reminiscent

Read More about Wintergrass Music Festival Presents: Westin Concerts – The Cactus Blossoms! Feb 24, 2023

February 6, 2023 - 10:24 am

With abounding gratitude for 50 years we say thank you.  Thank you to the Bellevue College Students who gathered, organized and rallied for a 10 watt community radio station that went on the air today in 1973.  Thank you to KING FM who donated the first equipment to make that happen.  Thank you to Bellevue

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February 3, 2023 - 11:35 am

91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20230203 KBCS Bday Raoul Van Hall   KBCS was started by Bellevue College students who wanted to broadcast music and their ideas.  After their initial request was declined by the college, they held a President’s office sit-in protest. They started with equipment donated by KING FM, and over time, morphed from

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