Local and national bands play live in KGNU's performance studio.

Local singer-songwriter Shanna in a Dress (facebook) chating and playing music from her upcoming EP.

Chris McGarry and friends join us for a preview of the 11th Annual Denver Uke Fest at Swallow Hill May 10-12.

Playing music from his latest EP "The Cinderella Sessions", featuring legendary pedal steel player Lloyd Green.

Adam Lopez is professional guitarist/musician currently based in Denver, CO specializing in all forms of American Roots music with an emphasis on "Telecaster style" guitar pickin'.

Adam has traveled the U.S., worked with many great (including some legendary) musicians, with roots far and wide from the classic Honky Tonk sounds of Bakersfield and Texas, Classic Country and Rockabilly, 50's era Rock & Roll, to all styles of classic Blues and Soul music.

Currently he leads the trui Adam Lopez & His Rhythm Review or working as a duo with Mark Verschoor on upright bass as "The Adam Lopez Tú".

Showcase of members of Boulder's Coaltion of Women Songwriters

With Valerie Bhat, Laura Marielle , and Riley Ann.

~ Laura Marielle is a singer-songwriter based in Boulder, Colorado. Coming from classical roots, she writes indie folk pop and loves covering other artists who speak to her. Emotive tales expressed through soaring vocals, her music lays it all on the table.

~ Valerie Bhat is a modern-day Janis Joplin with a bluesy rock sound dipped in country hues. Drawing influences from Bob Dylan, R.E.M., Bonnie Raitt, & Amanda Palmer, Bhat commands the stage with her deep powerhouse of a voice that distinguishes her from the typical singer-songwriter sound. Her custom-built effects pedals, varied guitar techniques, unique interpretations of cover songs, and thoughtfully observant lyrics will leave you wanting more when she plays her final notes.

~ Riley Ann defies the expectations of a female folk musician. As a one-woman band, she conveys the energy and dynamic sound of a full band, towing the line of grit and refinement through her music. Elements of The Black Keys, Neko Case, and Hozier are blended with a modern take on old time, creating a sound that's truly her own. As stated by one of her musical colleagues, "She'd charge hell with a bucket of water." She is currently performing with The Catcalls, a blues rock band in the Front Range.

Essie and her daughter Sarobi and Essie bring their music and share their stories on the Kabaret.

https://www.ministeressie.com/

ANIMAL / object return to KGNU, with Kurt Bauer, Steve Gordon, George Figgs & Karen Sheridan.

File under: ambient, improv, what is musc.

https://www.facebook.com/AnimalObject/

https://bangsnap.bandcamp.com/

Junior Burke has completed a new recording titled, Spot of Time. Heavilyfocused on poetry and lyrical content it will be released by Fast SpeakingMusic, a New York based label which presents work by contemporary musicianssuch as Thurston Moore and celebrated poets including Anne Waldman and AllenGinsberg.

Two songs are W.B. Yeats poems (“Song of Wandering Aengus” and “To an Isle inthe Water”) set to music. One (“White Men Landing”) is inspired by ArthurRimbaud; other influences include Gertrude Stein (“Personal History”) andEdgar Allan Poe (“William Wilson”). Also included is “Wake Up and Dream”, aBurke lyric (music by Ed Tossing) originally recorded by the late RichieHavens.

https://fastspeakingmusic.bandcamp.com/

http://www.naropa.edu/faculty/junior-burke.php

Boulder based country blues with Rev. Freakchild and friends... and a preview of his new release "Dial it In"

http://www.www-reverendfreakchild.org/

Local and national bands play live in KGNU's performance studio.

Violinist Anthony Salvo presents his new group, Fortunato, a virtuosic ensemble bringing the best of Gypsy, Klezmer, Indian, Latin, African and other roots traditions into a jazz setting.

Anthony Salvo - Violin, Alexios Anest - Guitar, Charles Parker Mertens - Bass, Andy Skellenger - Tabla and percussion.

With over 20 years of performance in the Rocky Mountain area, local Nederland resident Anthony has brought together some of the Front Range’s top musicians.

Their current repertoire includes Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Shakti, Jean Luc Ponty as well as Anthony’s own original compositions. The music is upbeat, energized, and sometimes deep and moving. 

https://www.anthonysalvo.com/fortunato