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 ‘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.
This weekend was the 46th Southeast Alaska State Fair hosted in Haines from July 31 – Aug 3. Attendees experienced great weather and entertainment from all over the Lower 48 and Alaska. Here are some highlights from the musical performances.
For more pictures from the Fair, visit the KRNN Facebook album here.
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.
