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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: A set bound by Bob Dylan, vintage Motown tracks, and a little-remembered singer-songwriter. We also hear from a pair of famous Hanks. All that plus Talking Heads, Tom Waits, 10cc and much more. 10 to noon CDT. Anytime on the Bridge app.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Groundbreaking soul, heroes of the indie Nineties, and legends of the New York punk scene. We also visit Brazil. All that plus The Knack, Stray Cats, Split Enz and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Could this be the first 82-0 to feature Purvis Short?

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I used to think I was special because I once saw Messi score a hat trick for Argentina in a competitive international match. Those days are gone.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Turns out that trading Luka was the second worst decision the Mavericks made.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Two-tone ska, early Sixties exotica, and the mid-career resurgence of a master artist. We also tune in to some Television. All that plus Nick Drake, The Blue Nile, Olivia Newton-John and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: A set from the alt-rock Nineties, early efforts from bands that shaped the Eighties, and the work of Elton and John. We also hear from Elvis in Memphis. All that plus Nina Simone, Nils Lofgren, Willie Nelson and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Classic country songwriters, Nineties neo-soul, and experimental Germans. We also jangle harder than we’ve ever jangled before. All that plus Alex Chilton, Chuck Berry, Laura Nyro and much more. 10 to noon CDT. Anytime, anywhere on the Bridge app.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I'll be on 90.9 The Bridge with Jon Hart from 5:00 to 7:00 CDT this afternoon as we celebrate Public Media Giving Days. Listeners like you make radio like this happen. So please tune in and support the station that supports your community. bridge909.org

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90.9 The Bridge is Kansas City's listener-supported NPR music radio station. Turn On. Tune In. Listen Local.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: American indie pop classics, late Eighties hip hop landmarks, and the last hurrah of an iconic vocal group. We also hear from a father and son. All that plus Billy Bragg, Bauhaus, X-Ray Spex and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: We celebrate Women’s History Month on this week’s show with number one singles spanning the years from 1960 through 1990. We’ll time-travel from Connie Francis to Sinead O’Connor with The Crystals, Carole King, Kim Carnes and many more in the middle.

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Michael Atchison takes a deeper dive into the catalogs of classic artists like David Bowie, Prince, Aretha Franklin and The Ramones, along with a retrospective look at songs from the '50s to the '00s.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: One band backing three artists, nostalgia for a past that never existed, and some Eighties synth-pop. We also hear from the late Joe Ely. All that plus The Blasters, Brian Setzer, Anita Baker and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

The number one song in the US for all of December 1963 - immediately after JFK’s assassination - was entirely in French.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Our annual holiday special features soul, surf and country classics, plus some raucous raveups full of holiday spirit. It’s two hours of yuletide tunes sure to be merry and bright.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Tonight, there’s gonna be a jailbreak somewhere in the town. But presumably at the jail.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

The Bridge's December funding drive starts Thursday, December 11 (that's tomorrow!) and I'll be the first guest host when I join Bryan Truta from 7:00 to 9:00 am. Tune in and support great independent radio! bridge909.org

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90.9 The Bridge is Kansas City's listener-supported NPR music radio station. Turn On. Tune In. Listen Local.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: prog-rock influences, goofball geniuses, and our first song of the holiday season. We also remember Jimmy Cliff. All that plus Blur, The Cure, The Church and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

In search of songs to round out my holiday show, I asked ChatGPT for 50 rock Xmas tunes. When I asked for 50 more, the machine chose violence.

A list of rock and roll holiday songs generated by Chat GPT, including “Heroin” (Holiday Remix) by The Velvet Underground, “Iron Man” (Christmas Edition) by Black Sabbath, and “Holiday in Cambodia” (Festive Remix) by The Dead Kennedys.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

We're shaking things up Sunday on 90.9 The Bridge, which means more of me on the radio, but at slightly different times. Coverage of KC Current's playoff match against Gotham FC starts at 11:15 on The Bridge. That means that Revival won't fit into its normal 10:00 CST to noon slot.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: A blues classic that became a hard-rock blueprint, some new-wave sounds, and a song of enduring peacefulness. We also hear an enigmatic icon of the underground. All that plus Jackie DeShannon, The Del-Lords, Dave Edmunds and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: A pair of piano men, some classic country, and songs from the southern hemisphere. We also unearth some lesser-remembered Motown gems. All that plus T. Rex, Traffic, A Tribe Called Quest and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I'll be on 90.9 The Bridge with Misti Mundae from 1 to 4 today and again on Thursday from 5 to 7 with Jon Hart to ask you to support local arts, culture and radio. With the recent elimination of federal funding for all public media, your membership means more than ever. bridge909.org

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90.9 The Bridge is Kansas City's listener-supported NPR music radio station. Turn On. Tune In. Listen Local.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Kauffman Stadium the night of the Chiefs’ first game.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Two-tone ska, post-punk classics, and alt-country legends. We also play something unnecessary and mean. All that plus Tina Turner, Culture Club, Public Image and much more.

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90.9 The Bridge is Kansas City's listener-supported NPR music radio station. Turn On. Tune In. Listen Local.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Ruin a movie by making it about Gary. Forgetting Gary Marshall

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

It’s a block party weekend on 90.9 The Bridge, and this Sunday's edition of Revival features a southern soul songstress, the star of a new documentary, and tracks from the first five albums by The Clash. We also explore Neil Young’s weird Eighties. All that and more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: A.M. radio hits, legends of New York’s downtown scene, and a set of classic country. We also visit Chicago at night. All that plus The Ronettes, The Ramones, The Rolling Stones and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: We celebrate the lives and work of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, two of the great creative forces of the post-war years, with tracks by their famous bands and a few solo efforts. We’ll play early singles, oddities and rarities, and sets full of masterworks.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Lots of guitar pop, “before-and-after” moments in rock history, and giants of Nigerian music. We also hear two songs written by Nick Drake. All that plus Grace Jones, The Stone Roses, Shuggie Otis and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Country classics, songs that sample “Funky Drummer,” and a perfect pop tune that got buried as a b-side. All that plus The Beat, Bob Dylan, The BoDeans and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Two from Uncle Tupelo, one from a notorious flop by a major artist, and a few classics we’ve never played before. We also remember Mike Peters of The Alarm. All that plus The Clash, Chris Clark, Sam Cooke and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Today is Public Media Giving Day and I'll be on 90.9 The Bridge from 5 to 7 to encourage you to support this vital resource. bridge909.org/donate You can get a retro-90s t-shirt with your donation - and someone who gives will win a pair of front-row tickets to see Wilco at The Midland on August 14.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Boudoir R&B, Motown classics, and power pop heroes. We also hear a track from a transitional album by one of our finest artists. All that plus The Church, The Cure, The Creation and much more. 10 to noon CDT. Anytime on the Bridge app.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

This week's edition of Revival on 90.9 The Bridge falls on Easter Sunday, and for the second straight year, we’re playing nothing but jazz. We hear Kansas City classics from Count Basie and John Patton, funky soul jazz from Lee Morgan and Reuben Wilson, and something bouncy from Bud Powell.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

We're celebrating the seventh anniversary of REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge this week with a sold-out live event and a limited edition Revival t-shirt. You can get yours with a $30 one-time donation to help fund listener-supported music discovery on The Bridge. ktbg.pledgecart.org/home?campaig...

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Our seventh anniversary show features Canadian singer-songwriters, funky jazz, and a garage rock classic. We also hear from a man named Moon. All that plus Sandy Denny, Desmond Dekker, The Doobie Brothers and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Indie rock from the Nineties, dissidents from South Africa, and some classic blues. We also explore the sounds of Laurel Canyon. All that plus Sheila E., XTC, Human League and much more. 10 to noon CDT. Anytime on The Bridge app.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

On Tuesday, April 15, we're celebrating seven years of Revival on 90.9 The Bridge with a special event. I'll talk about the show and we'll play a little game where we connect music across the decades. It's free to attend, but you need to reserve your spot at the link below. Hope to see you there!

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: A set of power pop, a bit of hip hop, and a bridge from Bruce to Iggy Pop. We also take the express from Detroit to Dusseldorf. All that plus World Party, Southside Johnny, Big Country and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Netflix email: Click link to see what's new on Netflix! Me: [clicks link, signs in] Netflix email: A new device signed into your account. Are you stealing from us, Michael?

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Dub reggae, soul superstars, and songs that show up in Quentin Tarantino’s films. We also remember David Johansen. All that plus Sister Sledge, Steely Dan, The Shangri-Las and much more. 10 to noon CDT. Anytime on the Bridge app.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Nineties electronica, rootsy punk, and a taste of Irish music ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. We also remember Roberta Flack. All that plus Robert Johnson, Todd Rundgren, The Rolling Stones and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Outlaw country, legends of Brazilian music, and British pop that predates Brit Pop. We also explore the twilight of a great band. All that plus Stevie Wonder, Men At Work, Aimee Mann and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: We celebrate Women’s History Month on this week’s show with soul sisters, country queens, and hard-rock heroines. We also sample some old and new-school R&B. All that plus Carole King, Kate Bush, Ruth Brown and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Bohemian bass, bluesy Brits, and a bit of Bowie and Blondie. We also hear a psychedelic band that morphed into a pop powerhouse. All that plus Joe Jackson, Grace Jones, The Go-Betweens and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Post-punk legends, Atlantic Records R&B classics, and some British folk. We also remember Marianne Faithfull and Garth Hudson. All that plus Prince, Patti Smith, Peter Gabriel and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: Iconic singer-songwriters, a former Sex Pistol’s subsequent band, and the end of one of the great multi-album runs in music history. We also hear from a handful of complete unknowns. All that plus Burning Spear, Bonnie Raitt, Badly Drawn Boy and much more.

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Michael Atchison @michaelatchison.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Sunday on REVIVAL on 90.9 The Bridge: We celebrate Black History Month wide array of styles, including early hip hop, gospel legends, and a giant of jazz. We also hear an R&B classic and the answer songs it spawned. All that plus Marlena Shaw, Buddy Miles, Curtis Mayfield and much more.

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