Alan Haber’s Pure Pop Radio
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McPherson/Grant’s Nostalgic Sunflowers Bloom Big With Exclusive Pure Pop Radio World Radio Premiere
McPherson/Grant | “Waiting for the Sunflowers” (2016) A review by Alan Haber Looking back and assessing decades both prospering and fading in the rearview mirror is a familiar mode of expression for pop writers and performers seeking inspiration that can entertain and illuminate. Scott McPherson and Jamie Grant, working together as a five-star duo armed… Continue reading
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Brett Harris In Conversation Interview Posted on PodOmatic Podcast Page… Plus, Brett Live!
My in-depth interview with singer-songwriter Brett Harris is now available for listening and downloading from Pure Pop Radio: In Conversation’s PodOmatic podcast page. Brett’s new album, Up in the Air, is a fantastic collection of wonderfully realized pop songs. We’ve been playing Brett on Pure Pop Radio for awhile; I’m happy to have him in… Continue reading
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Dig Our Fantastic New Logo (Hey, that’s Me Atop the Pop)!
I’ve been thinking of changing the Pure Pop Radio logo, which has been in service, and has served us well, I must say, for about 18 years, when all of a sudden this nice surprise lit up our spacious studios! Many thanks to musician Jamie Grant, from McPherson/Grant, of which much will be written in… Continue reading
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Harpers Bizarre’s Dick Scoppettone and Now Sounds’ Steve Stanley Star in Pure Pop Radio’s Three-Night Soft-Pop Spectacular
I am proud to announce that Harpers Bizarre’s Dick Scoppettone (pictured at left) and Now Sounds’ Steve Stanley (pictured at right) star in Pure Pop Radio’s three-night-long salute to Harpers Bizarre next Tuesday, March 1, Wednesday, March 2, and Thursday, March 3. A wonderful array of soft soundin’ music and talk awaits you. (Join our Facebook event page by… Continue reading
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In Conversation Interview with Emitt Rhodes Producer Chris Price is Now Posted on Our PodOmatic Podcast Page
Alan Haber’s in-depth interview with Emitt Rhodes producer Chris Price, first broadcast on Pure Pop Radio: In Conversation on February 16, is now posted on the show’s PodOmatic podcast page for listening and downloading. During the interview, Chris takes listeners on a tour of his magical time with Emitt, from the friends’ initial meeting in… Continue reading
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Brett Harris Visits Alan On In Conversation; This Week’s Specialty Shows Pop!
Before we get rolling today, make a note to visit these pages this coming Wednesday, February 24, when we’ll be making a special announcement about next week’s three-night broadcast celebrating one of our favorite major melodic pop groups. Meanwhile… Our specialty shows are overflowing with riches this week. Well, that’s the case every week, if… Continue reading
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Listen to and Download Terry Draper’s February 9 Appearance on Pure Pop Radio: In Conversation
Terry Draper’s February 9 appearance on Pure Pop Radio: In Conversation is now available for listening and downloading from the show’s PodOmatic podcast page. During the program, Terry takes listeners on a tour of his latest release, Searching. The album’s clever songwriting and three-dimensional arrangements, not to mention top-flight performances from Terry and guests such… Continue reading
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Emitt Rhodes’ Rainbow Ends: Go Inside the Album with Producer Chris Price Tomorrow Night on Pure Pop Radio: In Conversation
Only 11 days to go until the release of Emitt Rhodes’ first album in 43 years: Rainbow Ends joins the pop craftsman’s peerless catalog on February 26, courtesy of Omnivore Records, in both CD and vinyl formats. To get you ready for the February 26 release of Rainbow Ends, producer Chris Price joins Alan Haber tomorrow night, February… Continue reading
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Specialty Shows Dazzle This Week on Pure Pop Radio
The hosts of our regularly scheduled specialty shows are ready to go with brand-new episodes crafted for you, our loyal listeners. This week on Pure Pop Radio, every little thing is ready to roll! Speaking of Every Little Thing, host Ken Michaels is rolling out a tribute to the Everly Brothers tonight at 8 pm… Continue reading
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More New Music? Why, We’ve Got Some of that!
Further on from yesterday’s list of new songs and artists recently added to our ever-growing playlist, we’ve got another parade of truly excellent melodic pop sounds that are now spinning in rotation. Much more to come next week. Until then, here’s a tasty sampling of a few choice nuggets: Brett Harris | Up in the… Continue reading
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