KGNU Fund Drive Music Specials - Spring 2023

2023 Spring Fund Drive Music Specials

We have several audible treats coming up during our Spring Fund Drive, March 11-19. Don't miss out on these one-of-a-kind specials you can only hear from the KGNU DJs.

• Saturday, March 11 4:00 PM: The Way Home: The Music that draws us to Africa and KGNU, with Pete Miesel - African Roots - Songs and artists that initially drew DJs and listeners to KGNU's African Roots program.
• Saturday, March 11 7:00 PM: 2023 Oscar Movie Soundtracks, with Bob Cosmo - Sound Lab - Featuring music from 2023 Oscar movie nominees!
• Monday, March 13 9:30 AM: Local Women Musicians, with Indra Raj - Morning Sound Alternative - Enjoy music written and performed by Colorado woman musicians, in support of Women's History Month!
• Monday, March 13 12:00 PM: Samples and Originals, with Iris Berkeley - Afternoon Sound Alternative - Not quite covers, but similar! Listen to original music and the songs that sample that music.
• Tuesday, March 14 9:30 AM: Bob Dylan and the Modern Song, with Ginger Perry and Sam Fuqua - Morning Sound Alternative - Musical selections featured in Bob Dylan's new book, 'The Philosophy of Modern Song,' including his commentary and musings about the songs.
• Tuesday, March 14 12:00 PM: The Kinks Special, with Sam Fuqua and Paul Epstein - Afternoon Sound Alternative - A special tribute to the the English band The Kinks.
• Tuesday, March 14 7:00 PM: Bill and Jilian Nershi Studio Session, with Shawna Sprowls - Kabaret - A live in-studio session with Bill and Jillian Nershi, ahead of their performance at Chautaqua on March 16th.
• Wednesday, March 15 9:30 AM: Cover Girls, with Carrie Marks and Anderson Muth - Morning Sound Alternative - Listen to cover songs by women, in support of Women's History Month!
• Thursday, March 16 12:00 PM: OH CANADA: Music from the Wild Northlands, with Doug Gertner - Afternoon Sound Alternative - Exploring the music and musicians of Canada!
• Thursday, March 16 7:00 PM: Chicago and the Folk Music Revival, with Sanford Baran - HWY 322 - A dive into Chicago's early folk-movement-revival in the late 50’s early 60s.
• Friday, March 17 9:30 AM: St. Patrick's Day Special, with Karl Kumli and Rodger Hara - Morning Sound Alternative - Our annual St. Patrick's Day celebration filled with Celtic music, conversation, and on-air tastings!
• Friday, March 17 12:00 PM: The Volunteer Profile, with Deep Rawk Dave - Afternoon Sound Alternative - A selection of sounds from your favorite KGNU volunteer DJs.
• Saturday, March 18 7:00 PM: Grateful Dead Special, with Chris O'Riley and Paul Epstein - KGNU biannual 5-hour celebration of live performances by the legendary Grateful Dead.

KGNU Benefit Event Specials