Cheryl Snyder

Having the nickname “Slowhand,” Eric Clapton was born on this date in 1945, he became known for his energetic, precise, and bold guitar work. Gavin and Wyatt pose next to their hero in hopes of a biscuit. You can join Clapton’s birthday party with “yard birds” flying in “blind faith” through “cream” toward “dominos” on Crosscurrents, 3/30 at 8 a.m.

KRNN Spotlight Series Presents: A Buddy Tabor Tribute Concert

Join us as for a special performance of Buddy’s original songs and reminiscences with special guests Albert McDonnell, Sean Tracy, Betsy Sims, Martha Stey, Mike Truax, Collette Costa, and many more.

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Patrick Henry, asserting his case against British tyranny on this date in 1775 before a Virginia colonial convention, concluded by declaring: “As for me, give me liberty or give me death.” Gavin and Wyatt watch as Henry proclaims his immortal words which inspired the American revolution as John gathers his music playlist which provoked the radio show. There is no need to revolt against the empire, rather we invite you to mark Patrick Henry’s speech by listening to Crosscurrents, 3/23 at 8 a.m.

KTOO’s Spring Membership Drive is coming soon. That also means that it’s time for the Used Record, CD & Video Sale! If you’ve got used media you’d like to pass on, bring it down to KTOO during the week of March 16th for our semi-annual sale scheduled for Saturday, March 21st starting at 9 a.m.

Once again, bring your donations down to the KTOO Building during business hours the week of March 16th. The Sale happens on Saturday, March 21st at KTOO, located at the corner of Egan & Whittier.

For more information, please call Jeff Brown at 463-6425 or e-mail jeff@ktoo.org.

Becoming famous for his operas and concertos, the baroque composer and keyboard virtuoso, George Handel spent most of his career in England though born in German on this date in 1685. Wyatt tries to get a handle on Handel while Gavin composes himself underneath the composer’s keyboard. You are invited to join John and some jazz and R&B keyboard artists for a birthday tribute to George Handel on Crosscurrents, 2/23 at 8 a.m.

The 3,000 year old burial chamber of Egyptian pharaoh King Tutankhamun was unsealed by English archaeologist Howard Carter who entered the tomb on this date in 1923. Gavin and Wyatt are encircled by golden jewels from the Nile River Delta while John is surrounded by boogie-woogie from the Mississippi River Delta. You are invited to float down the Nile River with Mississippi Delta Blues by tuning in Crosscurrents 2/16 at 8 a.m.