On this day in 1907, Katherine Hepburn, who was a smart and sophisticated woman playing intelligent and independent characters in both comic and dramatic roles, was born in Hartford Connecticut. Gavin and Wyatt dream about taking a small nap with their esteemed lady as John decides about producing a radio show for this elegant woman. We hope you can join their tribute to Katherine Hepburn on Crosscurrents, 5/12 at 8 a.m.
The 5th of May 1862, commemorates the young Mexican militia victory over the imposing French army at the Battle of Puebla which fostered sense of national pride against European imperialism. Gavin and Wyatt look to a Mexican flag to unite in herding duties while John looks to his Spanish dictionary to help in selecting alternative-rock songs from south of the border. We invite you to join a Cinco De Mayo commemoration on Crosscurrents, 5/5 at 8 a.m.
On the morning of April 28th 1789, the crew of HMS Bounty rebelled against their Captain Bligh. The “Mutiny on the Bounty” is re-enacted by Gavin and Wyatt as they struggle over the ship’s wheel while John ponders over the program’s music. You are welcome to come aboard with no fear of mutineers during the voyage on Crosscurrents, 4/28 at 8 am.
Tonight, the Strings Attached radio show at 9 pm on KRNN-FM will have guest artist Josh Lockhart in the studio to do an acoustic set and promote his new CD, FarSighted Eyes. Joining him will be Jeff Bowman on bass and Sarah-Jane Klinger on vocals. Thanks for tuning in your host Dennis Travis.
The wilderness and geology explorer John Muir was born on April 21st 1838, and would become an influential naturalist and conservationist advocate. Gavin and Wyatt look to Muir for a bowl of kibble, bones, and biscuit treats for dinner while John looks to the library for a list of mountain, ice, and wild music for the show. Hikers, walkers, and ramblers of all sorts are invited to join the John Muir birthday celebration on Crosscurrents, 4/21 at 8 a.m.
On the Thursday of the 40th annual Alaska Folk Festival, members of the Overby Family Band, Jason and Rachel Overby, and Telsche Mae dropped by the station and we had a fun conversation. In addition to life and music in Alaska, they spoke about their involvement with three different band configurations including the Overby Family Band, Spirit of the Red City, and Ode to the Roddes. We started by listening to their recording of Freight Train from the Ode to the Roddes CD.
