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February Programs

February 6, 2016
Lovin'
Spoonful
Good timey folk rock from popular New York City band with a mix of hits, B-sides, album tracks, and soundtrack work.

February 13, 2016
TBA

February 20, 2016
Belgian
Popcorn
A survey of mostly undiscovered club music from Antwerp and Brussels featuring vintage pre-Beatles American pop often sporting a cha cha beat.

February 27, 2016
Chicago
Soul
Classy & brassy big city sounds including Jerry Butler, Gene Chandler, and Major Lance, often with behind the scenes contributions from Curtis Mayfield.

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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