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September Programs

September 2, 2017
Paul Butterfield Blues Band

The influential Chicago group featuring guitarists Mike Bloomfield and Pigout at the Park guest Elvin Bishop.

September 9, 2017
David Gates Before the Bread Rolled In

A cross section of David's early studio work as a songwriter, arranger, and producer for a remarkable variety of performers prior to his best-selling Bread group. Includes collaborations with his fellow Tulsa transplant Leon Russell.

September 16, 2017
Grateful Dead's Best Month Ever, Part 2

More highlights from the legendary appearance at Cornell in Ithaca plus the following night in Buffalo in May, 1977.

September 23, 2017
Eight Days a Week (Rev 1)

Elvis Costello, Blondie, the Cure, Nilsson, and others supply songs with specific days of the week in their titles. (Updated and modified version of 5/21/16 episode).

September 30 & October 7, 2017
An Alternate Oktoberfest

Celebrate the Munich festival with samples of the West German progressive rock movement of the early 1970's. We'll hear from Guru Guru, Frumpy, Jane, Birth Control, Eloy, King Ping Meh, the Scorpions (long before their 1980 MTV success), and many more.

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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