KGNU Music

Greg Schultz of KGNU hosts Colorado musician Covenhoven in the studio to discuss his music and upcoming show. They discuss his songwriting process and his new record, aiming for a fall release. Covenhoven looks forward to performing with his band at the Roots Music Project on July 12th (Interview date: 7/3/2024)

KGNU’s Sanford Baran speaks with Peter Oundjian, the renowned conductor and music director of the Colorado Music Festival, about the upcoming 2024 season. Oundjian highlights several key performances and mentions other prominent guest artists. The discussion touches on the balance between well-known classical works and lesser-known or contemporary pieces, aiming to provide audiences with a journey of discovery. Oundjian reflects on the process of learning and interpreting new music and shares his hopes for the festival's future.

KGNU’s Doug Gertner speaks with Scott Sharrard, the newest member of the legendary rock band Little Feat. Sharrard discusses his musical journey and recounts his experiences playing blues in Milwaukee and his decade-long tenure with the Gregg Allman Band. Sharrard also talks about the band's upcoming performance at Red Rocks with The Avett Brothers, promising a mix of classic hits and new material from their latest album, "Sam's Place" (Interview date: 7/1/2024)

KGNU's Sanford Baran speaks with cellist Josh Halpern (Interview date: 2/19/2024)

KGNU's Neil Smart hosts local favorites The Cody Sisters, a bluegrass/Americana outfit (Interview date: 2/3/2024)

Colorado singer-songwriter Covenhoven joins KGNU's Doug Gertner in the studio (Interview date: 3/4/2024)

DJ Jules of KGNU chats with singer-songwriter Quinn DeVeaux (Interview date: 4/2/2024)

KGNU's Aaaron Benko chats with experimental indie folk-rock band Humbird (Interview date: 4/3/2024)

KGNU's EC and Michael DeLalla interview Badi Assad. Badi discusses her diverse artistic career, her musical family, and her journey as a renowned guitarist. She emphasizes using her voice as an instrument and integrating global influences into her music (Interview date: 4/10/2024)

KGNU’s Sanford Baran interviews Curtis Stewart, a four-time Grammy-nominated violinist and composer from New York. Curtis discusses his background, influenced by his jazz tuba-playing father and classical violinist mother, and his journey through various roles. Curtis explains his approach to integrating different musical genres and shares insights on his latest album, of Love., which is deeply personal and reflects his experiences during the pandemic and as a caretaker for his mother.