The New York Sun newspaper in a six-part series of articles published on August 25, 1835, reported how an astronomer had used a new telescope to discover that life on the moon included a community of winged humanoids. Gavin and Wyatt gaze to the sky for lunar life creatures while John looks to the library for full moon music . It will be an all-lunar-tune playlist and it is no hoax that you are invited to listen to Crosscurrents, 8/25 at 8 a.m.
The birthday of Robert Redford, who has been called the “Godfather of Indie Film” as founder of the Sundance Film Festival inspires a playlist of indie rock. Gavin and Wyatt hope to be chosen for his next indie production as John selects indie rock tunes for the radio production. You can listen to the indie-rock-assembly on Crosscurrents, 8/18 at 8 a.m.
The fast-vehicle ferry Fairweather canceled its voyage to Sitka today after a mechanical problem was discovered shortly after its departure from Juneau.
Spokesman Jeremy Woodrow says the Fairweather was not far along on its trip to Sitka when the crew detected trouble with the exhaust systems in the ship’s two starboard engines.
Woodrow says the Fairweather immediately turned around and returned to Juneau, where Alaska Marine Highway System engineers were able to get right to work on the problem.
Woodrow says repairs have been completed, and the Fairweather is expected to return to service Thursday on its regular summer run to Angoon and Sitka.
The Fairweather is one of two fast-vehicle ferries operated by the state. The 235-foot catamaran is powered by two engines in each hull. It cruises at about 35 miles per hour.
The ‘Fifteen Guinea Special’ on 11 August 1968 was the last steam-hauled passenger service of the British Railways network before a steam train prohibition. Gavin and Wyatt enjoy riding on the KRNN locomotive while John appreciates broadcasting from the KRNN studio. We hope you can “climb on board” the musical locomotion in honor of steam locomotives on Crosscurrents, 8/11 at 8 a.m.
Barack (aka “Barry”, by Punahou High School friends) Obama, born in Hawaii on this date in 1961, would later be addressed as: Professor, Senator, and Mr. President. Gavin and Wyatt are playing ball, not politics, as they herd the President from the right and left on the south lawn of the White House. You can join the “B-day” Obama birthday celebration by listening to Crosscurrents, 8/4 at 8 a.m.
Harrison B joined Katie B in the KRNN studio during her Tideline show on Monday, July 28, 2014 to talk about life on the road during this summer’s tour, musical influences and to debut his new single “ME. ”
In the first part of their conversation, Harrison and Katie chat about the experience of living all summer out of a Silver Air Stream trailer with drummer Cole Paramore and base player JR. Harrison also hits on some of the performance highs, and some musical influences, including “I Love Lamp” by RDGLDGR.
In this next segment Harrison and Katie talk a little more about the above song, Harrison’s freedom to experiment and try new sounds, and about Gary Clark Junior’s “Bright Light’s”.
The conversation continues with talks of astrology, upcoming Haine’s Fair gigs, the meaning of the new song “ME” and collaborating with Cole Paramore.
“ME” by Harrison B
Harrison shares some final thoughts on “ME”, promotes the August 16th show with the Shiver Twins and the Wool Pullers, goes over his Haines Fair performance schedule, and how listeners can get a free copy of “ME” via social media.
