The KOOP Christmas Marathon was back after a hiatus of ten years! This special episode aired on December 20, 2025. Steve Barber, Melinda Bee, Dennis Campa, and Jay Robillard hosted four hours of vintage holiday cheer. Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Listen to the December 13 edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below! We featured English holiday-themed records. Vintage holiday cheer from The Beatles, The Goons, Henry Hall (pictured), and many others. Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Listen to the December 6, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound! We celebrated the 129th birth anniversary of lyricist Ira Gershwin. Hear his songs performed by Fred & Adele Astaire, Cliff Edwards, Kate Smith, and others. Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Listen to my two shows from November 29. The Lounge Show's Annual Thanksgiving Leftovers Special featured Peggy Lee (among others). And on Adventures, we celebrated the songs of Ray Henderson (performed by Harry Reser and many others). Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

We’ll celebrate the birth anniversary of composer Ray Henderson on November 29! Henderson co-wrote hit songs during the 1920s and 1930s (often in collaboration with lyricists Lew Brown and Buddy DeSylva). It’s happening from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) on 91. 7 FM (and koop.org) Thanks for listening!

Listen to the November 22, 2025, episode of Adventures in (Jazz) Sound at the link below! Five birthday salutes: Harry Barris, Hoagy Carmichael, Ruth Etting, Arthur Schwartz, and Teddy Wilson. Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

November 22 on Adventures in (Jazz) Sound! Five birthday salutes: Teddy Wilson (who was born in Austin), Arthur Schwartz, Ruth Etting, Hoagy Carmichael, and Harry Barris. It's happening this Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m. (CST) on koop.org. Thanks for listening!

Listen to the November 15, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Hear the November 8, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below! It's my Annual Self-Indulgent Birthday Show! Thanks for listening. www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

This Saturday on Adventures in Sound: It's my 956th edition of Adventures in Sound (and also my 56th birthday, too!) Tune in to hear some of my favorite records. Information at the link below. Thanks for listening! koop.org/2025/11/adve...

Hear the November 1, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below! On this special two-hour show, we celebrated Native American Heritage Month. Lots of great Jazz, Pop, and Rock from Lee Wiley, Link Wray, and many others. Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Today on Adventures in Sound: We’re celebrating Native American Heritage Month. From 1 to 2 pm, it’s ladies of Jazz & Pop (featuring Mildred Bailey, Lee Wiley, and others). And from 2 to 3 pm, we’ll rock with The Ventures, Link Wray, and many more! It’s happening on 91.7 FM (and koop.org).

Listen to the October 25, 2025, edition of Adventures in (Jazz) Sound! Three birthday salutes: bandleader Roy Fox (pictured); guitarist Eddie Lang; and lyricist Sam M. Lewis. AND...the wonderful Holly Frost performed live on the show! Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

October 25 for Adventures in (Jazz) Sound: We'll celebrate three birth anniversaries! Bandleader Roy Fox, guitarist Eddie Lang, and lyricist Sam M. Lewis. Plus, singer/songwriter Holly Frost will perform live! Tune in from 12 to 2 p.m. (CST) to 91.7 FM (and koop.org). Thanks for listening!

MUST READ! In the latest CST blog about the damaging changes going on at the BBC Written Archives Centre, @marklewisohn.bsky.social delivers his cri de cœur squarely at those who came up with or are signing-off on this policy shift. Please read and share widely. cstonline.net/defending-th...

Hear the October 18, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below! We celebrated the natal anniversaries of Annette Hanshaw and Jelly Roll Morton. Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Today on Adventures in Sound: We'll celebrate the birth anniversaries of Annette Hanshaw and Jelly Roll Morton. Tune in for lots of great records from the 1920s and 1930s. It's happening on October 18 from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) on 91.7 FM (and koop.org). Thanks for listening!

Listen to the October 11, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Tomorrow on Adventures in Sound, we'll remember several entertainers who recently passed away: Claudia Cardinale, Chris Dreja, Bobby Hart, and Mark Volman. Tune in from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) to 91.7 FM (and koop.org). Thanks for listening!

Listen to the October 4, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below! We celebrated the 132nd birth anniversary of composer Milton Ager on today's show, with an hour of his songs. Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

I've uploaded two more episodes to mix cloud: October 3, 2015: Big 60th birthday celebration for my friend Taylor Cage. September 20, 2025: Jay Robillard (from The Lounge Show) filled in for me. An hour of Rolling Stones covers! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Today on Adventures in Sound: We'll celebrate the 132nd birth anniversary of composer Milton Ager! Tune in for an hour of classic songs written by Ager and lyricist Jack Yellen. It's happening from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) on 91.7 FM (and koop.org). Thanks for listening!

Listen to the September 13, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below! We heard songs from of my favorite movies! Melinda Bee joined me on this special Membership Drive Show. Thank you to everyone who supported community, volunteer radio! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Adventures in Sound turns 20 today! On September 13, we'll hear music from some of my favorite movies. Melinda Bee will join us live. This is your final opportunity to show your support for Adventures in Sound during the Fall Membership Drive. Donate online at koop.org, or call 512-472-5667.

Listen to the September 6, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound! Jay Robillard (from The Lounge Show) joined us on this special show. Thanks to everyone who made a donation during the show! Please keep the support coming at 512-472-5667 (or online at koop.org). www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

A 100th birth anniversary salute to Peter Sellers! Jay Robillard (from The Lounge Show) will join us on this special show. KOOP’s Fall Membership Drive is happening NOW! Donate generously (online at koop.org, or call 512-472-5667). Tune in today from 1 to 2 p.m. on 91.7 FM (and koop.org).

Hear the August 30, 2025 edition of Adventures in (Jazz) Sound at the link below! Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Today should've been the 44th birthday of my late friend Leah Morgan Durrett. She appeared on Adventures in Sound several times; here's her first time on the show, from December 31, 2011. (That's Leah on French Horn in this picture). I miss her every day. www.mixcloud.com/Adve.../adve...

This is happening two a week from tomorrow! Big 20th anniversary celebration; thanks to Melinda for the great flyer. See you there! koop.org/events/commu...

August 30 for Adventures in (Jazz) Sound: Birthday salutes to Bandleaders Gus Arnheim and Sam Lanin; lyricist L. Wolfe Gilbert. Plus, hit records from 1935! My friend Patrick Springer is co-hosting the show by phone! It's happening on KOOP Radio (91.7 FM and koop.org) from 12 to 2 p.m. (CST)

Here's another of my favorite shows. This comes from May 11, 2013. The wonderful, sorely missed Taylor Cages joined me on this special episode. It was one of our many birthday salutes to two of the 20th century's finest: Liberace and Doodles Weaver. www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Hear the August 23, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below! We heard Folk-Rock gems from Richard & Mimi Farina, The Jefferson Airplane, The Lovin' Spoonful, and many others. Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Here's the earliest edition of Adventures in Sound available on mix cloud! This edition comes from March 17, 2007. Jay Robilard (from The Lounge Show) joined me for a super psychedelic show. Enjoy! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Happy Saturday Everyone! Adventures in Sound turns 20 on September 10! We've several special events coming up (including a rare in person appearance!) Plus, we'll highlight some of my favorite shows over the years. (And while you're listening to koop.org, make a donation today!) Thank you!

This Saturday on Adventures in Sound: It's 1960s Folk-Rock time! We'll hear Folk-Rock gems from The Beau Brummels, Richard & Mimi Farina, The Jefferson Airplane (pictured), and many more!. It's happening on August 23 from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) on 91.7 FM (and koop.org). Thanks for listening!

Listen to the August 16, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below! We remembered several entertainers who recently passed away (including Sly Stone). Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

This Saturday on Adventures in Sound: We'll remember several entertainers who recently passed away including Sly Stone). Tune in from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) to 91.7 FM (and koop.org). Thanks for listening!

Hear the August 9, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below. Vintage train songs from Chuck Berry, Elizabeth Cotten, Lead Belly, Bukka White, and many others. Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Get your tickets tomorrow for Adventures in Sound! We'll feature vintage records about trains! Among the featured artists: Elizabeth Cotten, Lead Belly (pictured), and Bukka White. It's happening on 91.7 FM (and koop.org) from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) Thanks for listening!

Listen to the August 2, 2025, edition of Adventures in (Jazz) Sound at the link below. Fourth birthday salutes: Louis Armstrong, Benny Carter, Arthur Fields, and Victor Young. Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

There's over 270 episodes of Adventures in Sound (and other related shows I've done over the years) available for listening! Explore recent and not so recent shows (some over from 2010) here (and thanks for listening!) www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Tune in on August 2 for a special extended edition of Adventures in (Jazz) Sound! There are four birthday salutes in this episode: Louis Armstrong; Benny Carter; Arthur Fields; Victor Young (pictured). It’s happening from 12 to 2 p.m. on 91.7 FM (and koop.org). Thanks for listening!

Listen to the July 26, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below! We celebrated Disability Pride Month. Among the featured performers were Connee Boswell and Art Tatum. Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

One can never listen to enough Connee Boswell and Art Tatum! We'll hear both of them tomorrrow on Adventures in Sound (see show info on previous post). (And look for the Boswell LP and Tatum LP; they're both superb!)

We'll celebrate Disability Pride Month tomorrow on Adventures in Sound! Tune in from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) to 91.7 FM (and koop.org). Lots of great records from Connee Boswell, Art Tatum, and others. Thanks for listening!

Listen to the July 19, 2025, edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Howdy Friends! It's been a while since I've posted here; I hope you are hanging in there and doing okay! I'd love to hear from you! Please send comments and requests to: [email protected]. Cheers!

This Saturday on Adventures in Sound: Celebrating Dallas friends and music! Happening July 19 from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) on 91.7 FM (and koop.org). These screen grabs of The Velvet Underground are from the short movie Dallas Peace Moratorium (filmed by Maurice Levy on October 15, 1969 in Dallas).

Hear the June 21, 2025 edition of Adventures in Sound at the link below. We celebrated Juneteenth with 1920s and 19302 gospel recordings by Texas artists Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...

Hear the June 7, 2025 edition of Adventures in (Jazz) Sound at the link below. Five birthday salutes: The songs of Al Dubin, Raymond Klages, and Cole Porter; and bandleaders Gene Kardos and Fred Waring. Thanks for listening! www.mixcloud.com/AdventuresIn...