Michael Atchison
@michaelatchison.bsky.social
Host of Revival, your alternate history of music, on 90.9 The Bridge
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!
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December 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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
bridge909.org
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.
December 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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.
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.
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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.
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.
November 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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.
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.
October 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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.
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.
September 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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.
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
bridge909.org
90.9 The Bridge
90.9 The Bridge is Kansas City's listener-supported NPR music radio station. Turn On. Tune In. Listen Local.
bridge909.org
September 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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
bridge909.org
Kauffman Stadium the night of the Chiefs’ first game.
September 5, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Kauffman Stadium the night of the Chiefs’ first game.
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.
90.9 The Bridge
90.9 The Bridge is Kansas City's listener-supported NPR music radio station. Turn On. Tune In. Listen Local.
bridge909.org
September 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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.
Ruin a movie by making it about Gary.
Forgetting Gary Marshall
Forgetting Gary Marshall
Ruin a movie by making it about Gary.
The Men Who Stare at Gary
The Men Who Stare at Gary
Ruin a movie by making it about Gary.
Gary's List.
Gary's List.
September 2, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Ruin a movie by making it about Gary.
Forgetting Gary Marshall
Forgetting Gary Marshall
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.
August 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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.
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.
August 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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.
I sold Bo Jackson a hot dog.
July 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I sold Bo Jackson a hot dog.
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.
July 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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.
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.
June 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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.
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.
May 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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.
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.
May 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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.
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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May 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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.
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.
10 to noon CDT. Anytime on the Bridge app.
April 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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.
10 to noon CDT. Anytime on the Bridge app.
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.
April 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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.
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.
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April 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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.
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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.
April 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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.
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.
10 to noon CDT. Anytime on The Bridge app.
April 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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.
10 to noon CDT. Anytime on The Bridge app.
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!
April 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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!
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.
March 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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.