We had a gas doing Radiothon 2026 which featured the music of Johnny Mercer Sunday night from 6-8 PM. Host of the Kingston Coffeehouse , Mike Stevenson answered the phones and joined me for some good old Johnny Mercer fan-fest banter.
OPEN – Boris Vian “J’Suis Snob” (Vian) “I’m a snob… I’m a snob My name is Patrick, but they call me Bob I ride horses every morning Because I love the smell of manure I only hang out with baronesses …
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By Michael Stevenson Our show begins with classic songs from Nick Drake, Rick Danko, “Birthday Girl” Iris DeMent, and vinyl-only cuts from The Staple Singers, Maria Muldaur, and the Chambers Brothers. Later in the second hour, there’s deep dives into …
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REPLAY OF JANUARY 4, 2026 By Michael Stevenson Our featured performer tonight is “Barbara” — one of the most important voices in French chanson. Born Monique Andrée Serf, she performed under a single name – perhaps one name was all …
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DECEMBER 28, 2025 SALUT! REST IN PEACE, B.B.“I gave my beauty and my youth to men, and now I am giving my wisdom and experience … the best of me, to animals.” POST-WAR CHANSONSmoky cafés, cobblestone streets, and a deep …
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By Michael Stevenson / Dai Bando SET 1 | PETIT PAPA NOEL * RIVER – Tino Rossi “Petit Papa Noël” (c. Vincy Martinet ,1946) – The Swingle Singers “Christmas Medley” Noël Sans Passeport (rec 1968 / reissued 1986) – Pomme …
