Local musicians and bands play live in KGNU's performance studio. Kabaret has been a resource for Colorado's musical talents since 1978.
Additional highlights of local performances from Kabaret and other live visits can be found in our Local Gold archives.
For booking inquiries, contact the Kabaret .
Upcoming Programs
- 5/23 Taarka (Gypsy Folk)
- 5/30 Opera Colorado Artists in Residence
- 6/6 Johnny O (Blues/Funk)
- 6/20 Dr. Jim Seely (Blues)
- 7/11 Mike Wird and Indigenous Peoples (Hip Hop)
- 7/18 Liz Barnez live from Roots Music Project
- 7/25 Ezra Burns (Ambient/Alt Rock)
- 8/1 Tony Ortega & John Macy
- 8/8 Feral Suits (Indie Rock)
- 8/15 Reverend Freakchild (Blues)
- 8/22 Felix Ayodele (Avant-indie-soul)
- 8/29 Mike Maurer Band (Blues)
- 9/19 Mojomama live from roots Music Project
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May 30, 2023 7:00 PM (MT)
Host: Chris Mohr
Show info posted by the Host: Opera Colorado's Artists in Residence ... more
Every year, Opera Colorado auditions over 400 emerging artists from the nation’s top graduate schools for its Artist in Residence Program, and we're delighted to have members of this year's class to perform on the Kabaret.
During their eight-month residency, the selected artists bring opera to schools across the Rocky Mountain region, giving Colorado students a chance to meet opera’s future stars!
The 2022-23 Season’s talented troupe will perform The Pirates of Penzance and Romeo & Juliet and will be featured in the student matinee of Rigoletto at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.
https://www.operacolorado.org/education/artist-in-residence-program/
May 23, 2023 7:00 PM (MT)
Show info posted by the Host: Taarka - Local Modern Acoustic String Band Returns to the Kabaret. ... more
Local and national bands play live in KGNU's performance studio.
May 16, 2023 7:00 PM (MT)
Host: Iris Berkeley
Show info posted by the Host: Montana Sand - Cosmic Country ... more
Montana Sand is a group of multi-instrumentalists fronted by singer-songwriter AJ Keyser, now based in Austin, TX
AJ is from the Front Range of Colorado and has been playing professionally for over 5 years. The group draws their influence from a wide variety of genres, including but not limited to indie acoustic soul, folk, rock, bluegrass, and roots music; genres that have been the backbone to Austin’s music scene for decades.
The group focuses on making music an inclusive space for all to be able to enjoy and relate to, as well as using music for mental health awareness.
May 9, 2023 7:00 PM (MT)
Host: George Figgs
Show info posted by the Host: Karyn Ann and Hayley Lynn: Indie | Soul | Folk inflused artists. ... more
Portland, OR based Karyn Ann + Hayley Lynn stop by the KGNU Kabaret again, ahead of their swing through Colorado.
May 2, 2023 7:00 PM (MT)
Host: Dan Willging
Show info posted by the Host: Flatirons Jazz Orchestra ... more
The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra joins us, with featured vocalist Deb Stafford.
Apr 25, 2023 7:00 PM (MT)
Host: Cal Huss
Show info posted by the Host: Half Maxx (Jazz / Funk Quartet) ... more
Local and national bands play live in KGNU's performance studio.
Apr 18, 2023 7:00 PM (MT)
Host: Will Two-Step
Show info posted by the Host: Alex Wirth - Conscious Folk + Singer/Songwriter ... more
Local and national bands play live in KGNU's performance studio.
Apr 11, 2023 7:00 PM (MT)
Host: Doug Gertner
Show info posted by the Host: Cole Scheifele - folk / indy singer songwriter ... more
Cole Scheifele is an up and coming folk singer/songwriter based in Denver.
Apr 4, 2023 7:00 PM (MT)
Host: Will Two-Step
Show info posted by the Host: The Alcapones - Live From Roots Music Project ... more
This week's Kabaret with the Alcapones comes to you live from Roots Music Project. Listen on air, on the internet, or come on down!
Roots Music Project is located at 4747 Pearl St, Ste V3A Boulder, CO 80301
The Alcapones is a ska and reggae band formed high in the Rockie of Colorado's front range in 2012. Their original songs draw from the groundbreaking sound of 1960's & 70's Jamaican ska, reggae, rocksteady and dub music. The result is an eclectic sound that can be enjoyed by a wide variety of musical tastes. Everything from old school ska, heavy dub, funky reggae, to island bluegrass. The Alcapones' groovy recipe is sure to continuously inspire your feet on the dance floor. this is mountain music at its finest.
Roots Music Project is a non-profit local music incubator based in Boulder, Colorado. We believe in the power of music to make the world a better place. All music starts locally. We empower artists, fans, and venues to connect and create a thriving and inspiring local music scene.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-alcapones-live-broadcast-on-885-kgnu-tickets-530959523227
Mar 28, 2023 7:00 PM (MT)
Host: George Figgs
Show info posted by the Host: The Green House Band - Electric Soul & Americana ... more
The Green House Band celebrates their third year together with the release of Burning Blue, The Denver six piece’s new set of soulful, organic, and energetic originals.
Their third studio release marks a great leap in musicianship, songwriting, and energy that highlights the band’s collective growth from playing years of barn-burner shows together, as well as their ability to continually explore new sonic territory together.
https://www.thegreenhouseband.com/
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