Once a year the Valley Youth Orchestra throws a dinner concert and this year's concert "Tapestry of America" included four original pieces. Two of the pieces were composed and performed by youth musicians Anwen Borgo and Conner Hogan. The third original piece "Inner Spirit" was composed and conducted by mentor Justin G. Russell Jr. North Fork Valley percussionist and composer David Alderdice also composed and performed his original piece "Days 4 & 5" with the Combined Orchestra. KVNF's Kori

Durango based band Stillhouse Junkies visit KVNF before their show at Remedy in Paonia. Kori Stanton talks with the trio about their new album Hillbilly Poetry and their upcoming schedule including performing at the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown in April.

Nashville-based musician Steve Poltz stopped by the KVNF studios to talk with Ali Lightfoot and play some songs from his new album Shine On . Steve clues us in on why track 9 is the misfit on any album and shares stories about an obsession with Rickie Lee Jones and the time his musician-friend Jewel made goths cry.

Musician Moriah Woods shares some new songs and talks about honest expression, opening for Pokey Lafarge and spring break in Poland.

DJ Adam Gall talks with singer songwriter Jeffrey Foucault about his creative process and latest projects.

Paonia band Pure Weed plays some new songs and talks with Ali Lightfoot about making music connections in the hemp fields, famous Paonia punks and how to pick an alias.

KVNF's Ashley Krest speaks with Stefan and Carrie Szabo of National Park Radio in Ouray after their show at The Wright Opera House.

KVNF visits with the hip hop group Nappy Roots before their show at Mesa Theater in Grand Junction. Skinny DeVille, Buffalo Stille, Ron Clutch, Fish Scales and 808 Blake talk about their Kentucky roots, 90s hip hop and what it takes to maintain the American Dream.

KVNF's Ashley Krest speaks with the folk duo Penny and Sparrow at the 2018 Moab Folk Festival.

KVNF's Ashley Krest speaks with Hubby Jenkins at the 2018 Moab Folk Festival.