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The Dark Star Hour

The Dark Star Hour

The Dark Star Hour is a heady deady hour of psychedelic rock, classic rock, folk, and more! Join DJ Sugaree as she explores the stories and meaning behind her favorite artists from past and present decades. Turn on, tune in, and drop out for some good company and even better music!

# of Episodes

75

Host

DJ Sugaree

First Aired

October 10th, 2018

Last Episode

December 17th, 2021

Previous broadcasts

December 17th, 2021

Love, Khruangbin, Grateful Dead, George Harrison, and more.

DJ Jonah Filling In!

Today, We're gonna dive deep and keep it interesting for the devoted dark star viewers.

November 19th, 2021

The Black Keys, The Who, Grateful Dead, Beck, and more.

November 12th, 2021

David Bowie, Buffalo Springfield, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and more.

November 5th, 2021

The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band, John Mayer, The Doors, Ty Segall, and more.

October 29th, 2021

Ghostland Observatory, Grateful Dead, The Doors, Pink Floyd, and more.

October 22nd, 2021

The Lovin' Spoonful, Dead & Company, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Khruangbin, and more.

October 8th, 2021

The Who, Blue Öyster Cult, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Pink Floyd, and more.

September 24th, 2021

Merl Saunders, Johnny Rivers, George Harrison, Badfinger, and more.

September 23rd, 2021

Grateful Dead, and more.

April 30th, 2021

Simon & Garfunkel, The Who, Bedouine, Talking Heads, and more.

April 16th, 2021

Benji Hughes, Grateful Dead, The Clash, The Doors, and more.

April 9th, 2021

Hozier, Richard In Your Mind, Aux Portes, Goose, and more.

April 2nd, 2021

Simon & Garfunkel, Crosby, Stills & Nash, John Prine, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and more.

March 26th, 2021

Pixies, Talking Heads, Beach House, Grateful Dead, and more.

March 19th, 2021

Babe Rainbow, Grateful Dead, The Monkees, Eric Clapton, and more.

March 12th, 2021

Bedouine, Jerry Garcia Band, Eric Clapton & Tracy Chapman, Mazzy Star, and more.

March 5th, 2021

Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Grateful Dead, Aerosmith, Babe Rainbow, and more.

February 26th, 2021

Goose, Paulo Gonzo, The Velvet Underground, Grateful Dead, and more.

February 19th, 2021

Her's, STRFKR, John Mayer, Blu DeTiger, and more.

February 12th, 2021

Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, The Smiths, Jim Morrison, and more.

February 5th, 2021

El Michels Affair, The Monkees, Grateful Dead, The Smiths, and more.

December 6th, 2020

STRFKR, Grateful Dead, Natural Child, Arlo Guthrie, and more.

November 8th, 2020

Wilco & Bob Weir, Jerry Garcia Band, Brewer & Shipley, Dobie Gray, and more.

November 1st, 2020

Grateful Dead, David Bowie, Babe Rainbow, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and more.

The Dark Star Hour // '79 - '81, The New Keys

Following Keith and Donna's Departure from the Dead, this is a playlist exploring the new sound of keys favorited by many Deadheads: The sound of Brent Mydland!

The Dark Star Hour // '79 - '81, The New Keys

Following Keith and Donna's Departure from the Dead, this is a playlist exploring the new sound of keys favorited by many Deadheads: The sound of Brent Mydland!

The Dark Star Hour // '79 - '81, The New Keys

Following Keith and Donna's Departure from the Dead, this is a playlist exploring the new sound of keys favorited by many Deadheads: The sound of Brent Mydland!

October 4th, 2020

STRFKR, Neil Young, Lou Reed, Jerry Garcia, and more.

February 22nd, 2020

The Lovin' Spoonful, Wet Willie, Grateful Dead, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and more.

February 15th, 2020

The Mamas & The Papas, Greta Van Fleet, The Doors, Stephen Stills, and more.

November 24th, 2019

Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Thundercat, Pink Floyd, and more.

November 18th, 2019

Jefferson Airplane, Sublime, Grateful Dead, and more.

November 10th, 2019

The Velvet Underground & Nico, Jerry Garcia Band, Grateful Dead, and more.

November 3rd, 2019

Tears for Fears, The 1975, The Frights, The Monkees, and more.

October 27th, 2019

Pink Floyd, Queen, Tame Impala, Queen & David Bowie, and more.

October 20th, 2019

Pure Prairie League, Grateful Dead, Simon & Garfunkel, The Band, and more.

October 7th, 2019

Tame Impala, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lotus, Bahamas, and more.

Robert Hunter

This week, we honor and remember Grateful Dead lyricist and poet Robert Hunter by playing his work and celebrating music that uses lyrics as a medium for emotional expression, art, and storytelling.

September 22nd, 2019

The White Stripes, Jim Croce, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Beatles, and more.

June 16th, 2019

Steppenwolf, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Ed Sheeran, BØRNS, and more.

June 2nd, 2019

Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah, The Allman Brothers Band, The Beatles, Grateful Dead, and more.

May 26th, 2019

Grateful Dead, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, My Morning Jacket, The Beatles, and more.

Songs That Require Headphones

Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Grateful Dead, and more.

'77

I love '77 dead. Why not love some other '77 music too? This hour is all songs that released 1977

More Love Songs

Couldn't fit all the love into my Valentine's Day show--here's another hour full of love!

Acoustics

Join Sugaree in listening to some beautiful acoustic and plucky guitar songs :)

Drums

Sugaree is diving deep into drums. What makes a good groove? What's a dual drum kit? Why a dual drum kit? And finally, a full Scarlet>Fire!

Spring

The first day of spring is officially here! Let's celebrate with some upbeat sunny music :)

March 15th, 2019

Grateful Dead, The Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, The Beatles, and more.

February 28th, 2019

Cream, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Aerosmith, and more.

The Archives

This show's a little unique--chronological keeping of my favorite music since 14 has left me with a lot of music for different parts of my life. Today, we're digging in!

Love Songs

Happy Valentine's Day! Tune in to listen to all of Sugaree's favorite love songs

The Anesthesia Playlist

I'm stressed. Mellow out with me

Memories

Sugaree's collection of songs that come with some warm memories :)

Motivational Jams

Sugaree is bringing back in Dark Star's second ever semester on air with some motivational grooves! Tune in for some jams and music that moves me

The Garden

Join Sugaree in listening to a garden full of flowery music!

Sunshine Daydream

Sugaree's playlist of all songs essential for a nice sunny day! Here comes sunshine :)

November 28th, 2018

B-b-boogaloo, Sergio Sa, Michel Godzom, Frank Ocean, and more.

Looks Like Rain

Sugaree's favorite songs to sweeten up a rainy day!

VOTE!

With the midterms just a week from tonight's show, Sugaree wants to remind you to get out and VOTE! Get motivated with some great classic rock songs that you never knew had a political slant!

October 24th, 2018

David Bowie, Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, Eagles, and more.

The Bus

Grateful Dead, The Grateful Dead, and more.