Baldassari tribute on KBCS

 posted by John on 01.18.09 @ 11:50 am
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KBCS FM 91.3 FMLater today (1/18) on KBCS, a special tribute to Butch Baldassari will air during Bluegrass Ramble.

The show airs from noon to 3:00 p.m. (PST), and has been a staple on KBCS for almost 25 years. They feature a format of bluegrass mixed with old-time and vintage country, co-hosted by Pete Goodall, Dave Long, Christine Linde and Tom Keeney.

This afternoon’s show finds Keeney joined by recently retired KBCS host Susan Madden for the Baldassari tribute from 1:30-3:00 p.m., west coast time.

KBCS broadcasts from Bellevue, WA at 91.3 FM, and via online streaming at www.kbcs.fm.

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