KGNU Music

Chuck from High Lonesome joined KGNU’s Dave McIntyre to discuss the band’s self-titled debut album and upcoming performances. Chuck performed a few covers and original songs and talked about his appreciation for the Lyons music community (Interview date: 12/6/2024)

LAPOMPE, a Colorado band known for their eclectic combination of gypsy swing, blues, and soulful originals, joined KGNU’s Doug Gertner for a studio session. The band discussed their wide variety of influences, from the music of Django Reinhardt and the "hot club" style of early 20th century jazz to Colorado bluegrass (Interview date: 12/2/2024)

Liver Down the River, a Colorado-based band known for their unique bluegrass sound and high-energy performances, joined KGNU’s Neil Smart in the studio. They performed a few songs and previewed their show at the Goosetown Tavern (Interview date: 11/23/2024)

Grant Livingston of Colorado-based band River Spell joined KGNU’s Shawna Sprowls to discuss the group’s music and upcoming shows. The four-piece band, known for their improvisational style and original songs, has become a fixture in Colorado's vibrant music scene. Grant shared insights about songwriting, the band’s collaborative process, and their winter schedule, including shows at the Velvet Elk Lounge and Globe Hall (Interview date: 11/18/24)

KGNU’s Ginger Perry chats with Colorado musicians Duncan Coker and Sarah Adams. They highlight their co-hosted performance at the Roots Music Project in Boulder. Both artists, who lead their respective bands, discussed their latest releases, musical styles, and creative processes (Interview date: 11/15/2024)

KGNU’s Sanford Baran interviews pianist Simone Dinnerstein. Dinnerstein speaks about her latest project, 'The Eye is the First Circle', a multimedia performance combining Charles Ives' Concord Sonata with her father Simon Dinnerstein’s painting, the "Fulbright Triptych". The project, inspired by Emerson’s philosophy of perpetual growth and transformation, intertwines music, visual art, and personal themes of identity, memory, and artistic legacy.

Kitchen Dwellers, a bluegrass band from Bozeman, Montana, joins KGNU's Greg Schultz in the studio. The band performs tracks from their latest album Seven Devils. The album, released earlier this year, is their most collaborative work yet, inspired by themes of good vs. evil and modeled after a modern-day Divine Comedy (Interview date: 11/14/2024)

Boulder-based band Whisper States, led by Chad Molter, joins KGNU’s Indra Raj for a studio session. The band performs a few tracks from their self-titled debut album released in September. Chad shares his journey as a first-time band leader, drawing lyrical inspiration from his 12 years working in homeless services. He highlights influences from ‘60s pop singles and his musical roots in Washington, D.C.'s punk scene (Interview date: 11/13/2024)

Silent Bear joins KGNU’s Dr. dB in the studio. Silent Bear plays a few tunes and talks about the Audree Dillard All-Star Benefit Concert. The two discuss the importance of community support and the lineup of Front Range talent showing up for local musician Audree Dillard (Interview date: 11/8/2024)

The Hip Snacks, a Denver-based six-piece, joins KGNU’s DJ Jules for a studio session before kicking off their Colorado and Bethesda tour. The band plays a few songs from their recent release, "What Lies Ahead", and discusses their tour and journey as a band (Interview date: 11/12/2024)