By Sarah on July 21, 2012
Well, friends, I took a week off for my great southbound journey, but I’m back.  This week’s show featured many of the artists who I saw and enjoyed at the Forecastle Festival. As always, you can hear my delightful music selections every Friday night on Chicago’s own CHIRP Radio, from 8 – 10 pm Central time. […]
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By Sarah on June 24, 2012
It’s been a little quiet here this week; I blame the heat, which has sapped my will to move. I played a bit longer of a set this time around, but I’ll be back to my usual two-hour bonanza of fun next week. Â As always, you can hear my delightful music selections every Friday night […]
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By Sarah on March 24, 2012
Did you miss me?  I sure missed being in the studio.  I had to remember what all the buttons do. Hear my delightful music selections every Friday night on Chicago’s own CHIRP Radio, from 8 – 10 pm Central time. 9:53 PM The Dresden Dolls Delilah from Yes, Virginia (Roadrunner) 9:50 PM Erin Passmore Downtown from […]
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By Sarah on March 10, 2012
Here are some songs I played! I’ll  be off next week, as I go to gallivant around Atlanta with Mel, so the always delightful Scott McKenna will be filling in for me.  Give his show a listen and toss a few requests his way. Hear my delightful music selections every Friday night (except next week!) […]
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By Sarah on February 25, 2012
I played for an extra hour, got a ton of requests, and worked in a showtune.  Friday night’s show was a real winner. Hear my delightful music selections every Friday night on Chicago’s own CHIRP Radio, from 8 – 10 pm Central time. 9:54 PM Isidore Oh My Sky from Life Somewhere Else (Communicating Vessels) 9:52 […]
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By Sarah on February 11, 2012
Friday was my birthday.  If I had it my way, I would have played two hours of Andrew Bird songs, but alas. Hear my delightful music selections every Friday night on Chicago’s own CHIRP Radio, from 8 – 10 pm Central time. 9:53 PM Errors Pleasure Palaces from Have Some Faith in Magic (Rock Action) […]
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