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Episode 935: Thursday July 3, 2008

Artist Ron Rogers
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Ron Rogers made music for most of his career in Texas and Los Angeles, now he makes striking icons of blues, R&B and jazz musicians who have passed on. Some are small caskets, celebrating their lives, decorated with Ron's portraits of the musicians.
Ronrogersart.com
Hawaiian-Style Musician Bill Keale
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There's a surprising Hawaiian connection in the central Oregon town of Bend, and the key to it may be Bill Keale. He's been voted most popular singer in Bend three years running! His beautiful voice is no surprise when you learn his family history. This shy man now is looking to share his talent with a larger audience.
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BillKeale.com
Waterfront Blues Festival
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A look at twenty years of Portland’s famous Waterfront Blues Festival, including archive footage of early events, and interviews with music historians and the head of Oregon Food Bank. Also footage of Oregon Food Bank activities.
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WaterfrontBluesfest.com
OregonFoodbank.org
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