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February Programs

February 4 & 11, 2017
Here Comes Summer

The ice and snow will eventually melt, that's a promise. Meanwhile change your own climate with a two part special on songs about summer and the warmer days ahead. Including Bob Dylan, the Monkees, Flaming Lips, B 52's, Peggy Lee, Gordon Lightfoot, Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, and many more.

February 18, 2017
Bubbling Under the Hot 100

A collection of near hits that just missed American best selling singles charts in their day. Aaron Neville, Johnny Cash, Chip Taylor, Ricky Nelson, and the Echoes featuring Bonnie Guitar are among featured performers.

February 25, 2017
Keeping Up with Neil Young

Special guest Babbo updates us on the whirlwind of recording and concert projects pursued by Canadian born singer/songwriter/activist.

When asked where he draws his inspiration for Johnson’s Improbable History of Pop, John had this to say, “I write and produce based on my interest in all forms of popular music. I've been listening to this "stuff" since in pre-school.” That seems to work well for John, who’s produced 625 shows since 1995. The show evolved out of an idea John had in December ’93. He did a few specials and the concept eventually gelled into the JIHOP of today. Outside of the studio, John recently retired from Boeing and enjoys golf, jogging and radio, especially the Saturday night lineup on KPBX. He and his wife Melinda have two daughters Korissa and Alicia, and 3 grandchildren.
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