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Sing Blue Silver - special "cover songs" edition (from the likes of DEVO, Duran Duran, Adam Ant....)

Last night on Sing Blue Silver, I played cover songs from the 80s or recent songs that are covers of 80s songs, which included artists such as: DEVO, The English Beat, The Deftones, Grace Jones, The Epoxies, Duran Duran, Love Spit Love....etc....etc....etc

Download the show here as an MP3 file

Playlist here!

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The Crazy 8's on Sing Blue Silver (and at The Bite tonight!!)

On Monday's Sing Blue Silver, I had the pleasure of talking to Danny and Rick, the drummer and saxophone player for the local ska band from the 80s: The Crazy 8's.
You can download Mondays show here

For those that remember the 8's, from about 1983-1989, they ruled the I-5 corridor, playing to capacity crowds at every venue. For those that don't remember check them out here

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PDX POP NOW - hear the festival live here on the web!!!

We will be linked up with PRA's webstream of the 3-day music festival, PDX POP NOW!
From KPSU's main page, scroll down to the Story section for more info and the link.

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KPSU is proud to announce the 3900' Festival as its newest underwriter!

The 2008 3900' Festival will be held Friday, June 27th and Saturday, June 28th at beautiful Horning's Hideout. Horning's, a famous Oregon venue, is a historic peacock farm situated in North Plains, OR just 30 min west of Downtown Portland.

Tickets are all ages. Tickets are $53 if you buy through The Union Records
That includes both days/nights/camping and parking (no hidden fees).
You can also purchase wristbands at Tender Loving Empire on NW 17th just south of Lovejoy.

Stay tuned for ticket giveaway information!

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Pledge Drive, Pledge Drive, Pledge Drive!!!!!

Our annual pledge drive is well under way!

You can see our list of awesome "listener premiums" here
These premiums can be yours by calling in and pledging the suggested donation amount. Its that simple!
The studio line is - (503) 725-5945

Also, we welcome straight monetary donations as well.

Via mail - send to:
KPSU Pledge Drive
PO BOX 751-KPSU/VG
Portland, OR 97207
(Please make checks payable to: KPSU Radio)

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month - April 2008 - cosponored by KPSU and The Portland Women's Crisis Line

Get Involved By Attending One of These Fabulous Events!
Please RSVP to events@pwcl.org or by calling 503-232-9751

April 1st SAAM Kickoff Celebration:
2-4 pm - In Other Words Bookstore, 8 NE Killingsworth Street

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roller derby anyone?

On PDX Soundtracks today, I hosted several rad ladies from Rose City Rollers, Portland's roller derby league.
Download the MP3 of the show here!

Rose City Rollers website

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Win tickets to see Cirque Du Soleil's "Corteo" here in Portland!

Cirque du Soleil has been gracious enough to underwrite KPSU for the month of March in exchange for tickets to Corteo, their newly arrived show here in Portland. The tickets will be for either the Wednesday March 19th or Thursday March 20th shows. Tent opens at 7pm - the show starts at 8pm.

Anyhow, you can win tickets by either listening to KPSU, where we will have some to give away on-air or by emailing: - development@kpsu.org - with the correct answer to this question: "In what city did Cirque du Soleil get its start in 1984?"

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The Good (Bauhaus), the bad (Wang Chung), and the ugly (Michael Jackson) from the 1980's

Roxy and I rocked out tonight to our "favorites and hatreds" from the 80's on our respective shows.
Download hour 1 here!
Download hour 2 here!
Playlist for Roxy's Ego Hour
Playlist for Sing Blue Silver