Betty Beasley on KPFA

06/24/2025

Hey Radio Friends! Join me this Thursday night at 10pm for the final Betty's Night In on KPFA. I'll miss you all, but will be ably succeeded by Anthony Bonet, who will assuredly fill those two hours with fantastic music. See ya around.

06/11/2025

C'mon down to Point Richmond for some free music!

A reminder that our free summer concert series kicks off this Friday with PRM Season Opener: Chris James & the Showdowns and Maurice Tani! Come out to celebrate our community with live music, dancing, and local favorite East Brother Beer Company on tap!

05/14/2025

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05/01/2025

Henry here from Ruen Brothers.

I'm excited to be heading out on the road May 8–17 joining The Bones of J.R. Jones for the Radio Waves tour!

These will be solo acoustic performances - Ru is busy creating very cool things that we can’t wait to share soon.

It’s the first tour on my own (who needs Ru anyway?) with intimate performances of songs that you know and love, and others that you've not heard live before.

Look forward to seeing some of you out there!

🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://thebonesofjrjones.com/shows-

04/29/2025

This weekend at The Freight, upcoming Berkeley Bluegrass Festival performances featuring HSB alumni Della Mae, Dom Flemons, and Laurie Lewis. Plus, Dom Flemons presents a workshop on The Hidden Roots of Bluegrass Music, and Laurie Lewis takes about The Legacy of Hazel Dickens. Tix and info: https://thefreight.org/bluegrass/

04/11/2025

Hey KPFA Radio pals,
I've got a pair of tickets to give away to hear Sturgill Simpson at the Greek Theater in Berkeley on Thursday April 24 at 7pm! I'll get the 7th person to email me their full name, email and phone number at [email protected] onto the list. Good luck!

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04/11/2025

Hey, sorry for the late notice, but if you're in the East Bay this afternoon at 2pm, check out a live performance at Down Home Music in El Cerrito by two legendary women, Evie Sands and Bridget St. John. Should be pretty cool. Check out their work: eviesands.com / Bridget St John
Other tour dates:
"A WOMAN'S WORK..." TOUR DATES
4/6 Sweetwater Mill Valley
4/9 Amoeba SF (teaser short sets in-store)
4/10 The Chapel San Francisco
4/11 Down Home Music El Cerrito
4/13 Karuumbwa Jazz Center Santa Cruz
4/17 The Deer Lodge Ojai
4/18 The Fret House (BSJ solo)
4/19 McCabes Santa Monica (record & film)

04/09/2025

I just got hit up by the World Central Kitchen asking for donations for their work in Myanmar after the earthquake, and I began to feel helpless and overwhelmed...like there are too many places that need help! Then I remember Cory Booker saying that he's not going to let his inability to do everything undermine his ability to do something. So I sent them what I could.

Your donation will help to provide fresh meals for those in need after disasters, and build long-term resilience in affected communities.

02/19/2025

This was my view for a hot minute last week – and it's a bit of a hint about what kind of tunes Bonnie The Bonnie Simmons Show and I have cooked up for you on Thursday evening for one of our Fund Drive Specials! 8-11pm this Thursday Feb 20...please join us.

01/12/2025

Just threw in a few bucks to help feed folks in LA. There are much worse ways to spend your hard earned....

Your donation will help to provide fresh meals for those in need after disasters, and build long-term resilience in affected communities.

09/19/2024

The best singing the BEST!

Another Only At HSB moment coming up: Kelly Willis, Chuck Prophet Official, Steve Earle, and Ismay gather on Friday to sing the songs of Lucinda Williams in Songs From a Gravel Road. Don't miss this...

09/10/2024

We are excited to share our full lineup by day with everyone! Schedule to follow soon.