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West Coast Live was a beloved two-hour live radio variety program that showcased American and Western roots music in front of theater audiences and nationwide NPR broadcasts. Active from 1992 through 2018, the show featured intimate performances spanning bluegrass, swing, jazz, blues, a cappella, cabaret, and more. Over the years, listeners enjoyed standout guests such as Ben Harper, Lyle Lovett, Taj Mahal, and The Neville Brothers. While the flagship broadcast ended in December 2018, the West Coast Live name lives on through archives, podcasts, and ongoing affiliations with festival stages and Northwest venues. This performer page celebrates the artistry behind West Coast Live and connects you with related live experiences in the region.

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For fans seeking more from the Northwest’s live music landscape, consider exploring upcoming tours and events featuring artists connected to West Coast Live’s rich musical lineage. Secure your seats for performances by related artists and continue enjoying the spirit of West Coast Live—where great songs meet great stories. For stay-informed updates, follow official channels and consider subscribing to NPR-related broadcasts and local festival lineups.

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Quick Facts About West Coast Live

  • Format: two-hour live radio variety program, performed in front of theater audiences and broadcast on NPR stations nationwide; also toured theaters and festivals in the Northwest. (Source: Wikipedia West Coast Live; About Our Show) ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Coast_Live?utm_source=openai))
  • Years active: 1992–2018; last broadcast in December 2018; show subsequently signed off. (Source: West Coast Live signs off) ([ijpr.org](https://www.ijpr.org/listener-announcements/2018-12-20/west-coast-live-signs-off?utm_source=openai))
  • Musical focus: American and Western roots music including bluegrass, swing, jazz, blues, a cappella, cabaret, and more. (Source: About Our Show) ([wcl.org](https://www.wcl.org/about-our-show?utm_source=openai))
  • Notable guests over the years included Ben Harper, Lyle Lovett, Taj Mahal, and The Neville Brothers. (Source: About Our Show) ([wcl.org](https://www.wcl.org/about-our-show?utm_source=openai))
  • Discography note: the West Coast Live title is also the name of a 1997 live jazz album by Chet Baker & Stan Getz (recorded 1953–1954; Pacific Jazz). (Source: West Coast Live album) ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Coast_Live_%28album%29?utm_source=openai))
  • Listening options: official site wcl.org with weekly listens and podcasts; PRX hosts past program references. (Source: West Coast Live home; PRX listing) ([wcl.org](https://www.wcl.org/?utm_source=openai))

For fans seeking more from the Northwest’s live music landscape, consider exploring upcoming tours and events featuring artists connected to West Coast Live’s rich musical lineage. Secure your seats for performances by related artists and continue enjoying the spirit of West Coast Live—where great songs meet great stories. For stay-informed updates, follow official channels and consider subscribing to NPR-related broadcasts and local festival lineups.

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