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Fog City Blues The weekly radio digest of Blues in the Bay Area and beyond, with your host Devon Strolovitch. Satu

A radio program, at least the kind I'd like to host, needs to tell a story. Even when the show is made up of a set of self-contained stories -- the songs on a playlist, say -- I want there to be a story arc with a sort of narrative progression through the at least some portion of that playlist. But does a sequence of songs from blues artists with upcoming Bay Area shows create a compelling enough

story? How can that sequence be punctuated with other music that both flows and keeps listeners (pleasantly) surprised? Fortunately, it's often made easier with the help of talented musicians from near and far who join me on the program. They tell the story and make the connections in real time, either through their own music or through a guest-deejay set of inspired tracks. But in either case the goal remains: to craft a sequence of music that's greater than the sum of its parts, while making sure each of those parts is illuminating and inspired. In another setting, each show would be a mix-tape designed to woo. And I do hope that Fog City Blues woos -- and surprises -- someone new each week.

Ringo at 84.
08/07/2024

Ringo at 84.

Click to listen Sunny War, Love's Death Bed Diana Gameros, ¿Cómo Hacer? Sat 7/20 @ Radium Runway Tiffany Austin, Keep Your Eyes on the ...

03/07/2024

This week: It's a Ringo birthday extravaganza as the eldest Beatle turns 84 — Sunday 4-6 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

'Twas the night before Canada Day . . .
01/07/2024

'Twas the night before Canada Day . . .

Click to listen Kinky Friedman, We Reserve the Right to Reserve Service to You Tom Waits, Highway Cafe Kinky Friedman (1944-2024) Dirty...

25/06/2024

Erev Canada Day, this Sunday 4-6 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

Songs of summertime. Literally.
24/06/2024

Songs of summertime. Literally.

Click to listen The Treniers, Say Hey (The Willie Mays Song) Chuck Prophet, Willie Mays Is Up at Bat Willie Mays (1931-2024) Earl Thoma...

20/06/2024

Summer solstice happens today at 1:50 pm pacific and this Sunday 4-6 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

Songs of—and by—dads and daughters, sons and fathers.
17/06/2024

Songs of—and by—dads and daughters, sons and fathers.

Click to listen Barrio Manouche, Lucía Banda Sin Nombre, Yo No Quiero Trabajar Fri 6/21 @ Bissap Baobab Junk Parlor, Only Survival ...

16/06/2024

Songs of dads and fathers, sons and daughters, Sunday June 16 at 4 pm and streaming here until June 23.

David Normal's Catolith's come to KALW @ 220 Montgomery.
12/06/2024

David Normal's Catolith's come to KALW @ 220 Montgomery.

41st San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival and more.
10/06/2024

41st San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival and more.

Click to listen Oscar Peterson Trio, Peace for South Africa Oscar Peterson Trio, Laurentide Waltz Wed 6/12 @ SFJazz Center Cowboy Junki...

Circus Bella and more at Downtown First Thursdays SF.
07/06/2024

Circus Bella and more at Downtown First Thursdays SF.

The return of Biscuits & Blues.
03/06/2024

The return of Biscuits & Blues.

Click to listen B.B. King, Thank You For Loving the Blues Sly & The Family Stone, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again) Sons of the Soul ...

30/05/2024

Coming up: Five years after closing for repairs and a protracted legal battle, Biscuits & Blues is finally reopening. Club owner Steven Suen tells us more this Sunday at 4 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

"Mixing Up the Medicine" redux
27/05/2024

"Mixing Up the Medicine" redux

Click to listen Special guests: Mark Davidson and Parker Fishel Bob Dylan, Subterranean Homesick Blues Bob Dylan, Handy Dandy Bob Dylan, The...

Bob Dylan turns 83 (!) today, so tune in to revisit a conversation with Mark Davidson and Parker Fishel, co-authors/edit...
24/05/2024

Bob Dylan turns 83 (!) today, so tune in to revisit a conversation with Mark Davidson and Parker Fishel, co-authors/editors of a 608-page book published last fall exploring the archives of the Bob Dylan Center – this Sunday 4-6 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & https://www.kalw.org/show/fog-city-blues/2023-10-27/bob-dylan-mixing-up-the-medicine.

As the man himself turns 83, revisit a conversation with the editors of a 608-page book exploring the archives of the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, OK.

21/05/2024

Bob Dylan turns 83 this Friday, so for our next broadcast we'll revisit our conversation last October with Mark Davidson and Parker Fishel, co-authors/editors of "Mixing Up the Medicine," a 608-page peek into the Bob Dylan Center – Sunday at 4 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

19/05/2024

Summer at the Greek is kicking into high gear and KALW is thrilled to welcome Tedeschi Trucks Band!

The 12-piece powerhouse ensemble led by husband-wife duo Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks come to for two nights on their Deuces Wild Tour on Friday, May 31st + Saturday, June 1st.

supports and you do NOT miss this opener!

Trying to catch the show? Tune into this Sunday from 4 p.m. for your chance to win tickets for the Friday night show! Listen online KALW 01.7 FM and online at kalw.org.

Mother's Day blues (and beyond).
13/05/2024

Mother's Day blues (and beyond).

Click to listen Kyra Gordon, Tell Me and I'll Listen Pi Jacobs, Too High Too Low Sat 5/18 @ The Lost Church Cedric Burnside, Po Black M...

11/05/2024
09/05/2024

Mother's Day blues for mamas and more, this Sunday 4-6 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

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This week: It's a Ringo birthday extravaganza as the eldest Beatle turns 84 — Sunday 4-6 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

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Erev Canada Day, this Sunday 4-6 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

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Summer solstice happens today at 1:50 pm pacific and this Sunday 4-6 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

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Coming up: Five years after closing for repairs and a protracted legal battle, Biscuits & Blues is finally reopening. Club owner Steven Suen tells us more this Sunday at 4 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

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FCB 240526

TODAY: A tour of the Bob Dylan Center with the co-authors/editors of "Mixing Up the Medicine" a 608-page book, seven years in the making, exploring some of its treasures – 4:00 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & https://www.kalw.org/show/fog-city-blues/2023-10-27/bob-dylan-mixing-up-the-medicine.

FCB 240526
FCB 240526

Bob Dylan turns 83 this Friday, so for our next broadcast we'll revisit our conversation last October with Mark Davidson and Parker Fishel, co-authors/editors of "Mixing Up the Medicine," a 608-page peek into the Bob Dylan Center – Sunday at 4 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

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Mother's Day blues for mamas and more, this Sunday 4-6 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

Otis Rush
Otis Rush

Otis Rush would have been 90 today, so why not celebrate by listening to him and other bluesy lefties from yesterday's 15th annual Left-Hand-A-Thon: http://fogcityblues.blogspot.com/2024/04/playlist-april-28-2024.html.

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FCB 240428

Albert King was born 101 years ago today. His birthday and that of Otis Rush on April 29 are the inspiration for our annual Left-Hand-A-Thon, celebrating the lefties of the blues (and beyond) – this Sunday 4-6 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

Rhythm 'n Blues Passover Preview: http://fogcityblues.blogspot.com/2024/04/playlist-april-21-2024.html.

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FCB 240421

It's that time of year again, as the Rhythm 'n Blues Passover Preview rolls in to KALW this pre-Erev Pesah, Sunday 4-6 pm on 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

Thanks to D Minor for sitting in this week while I travelled to something other than the eclipse.

I don't think I've ever seen the GGP bison even move, much less run. Anyway tune in today for songs of April and fools on the eve of April Fools Day, 4-6 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

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FCB 240303

TODAY: Revisit a conversation with Pamela Rose, creator of "Blues Is A Woman," which returns to the SFJAZZ Center for Women's History Month – 4 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & https://www.kalw.org/show/fog-city-blues/2022-11-10/pamela-rose-blues-is-a-woman.

#ThrowbackThursday to this date—yes, February 29—in 2012 when Joe Louis Walker joined us live in the KALW studio: http://fogcityblues.blogspot.com/2012/03/playlist-february-29-2012.html.

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FCB 240418

This week: On the eve of Presidents Day, songs of (sorta) celebration of (some of) our Commanders in Chief – Sunday 4-6 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & https://www.kalw.org/show/fog-city-blues/2023-02-17/blues-for-potus.

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FCB 240211

This week: Bay Area brass bands and more ahead of Mardi Gras, Sunday 4-6 pm on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & kalw.org.

Soundcheck improvisation from Fantastic Negrito just before going live on KALW this past Sunday. Check out the broadcast and the tunes they played on the air at www.kalw.org/kalw-music-player.

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