KGNU Music

KGNU's Neil speaks with Aaron McCloskey about old releases, the impact of COVID, and the bands sound expanding past the basics of blue grass. (Original Air Date: 09/10/2021)

KGNU's Doug Gartner introduces Liz Barnes, a member of the group BLT, and speaks about upcoming shows and stories from the past. (Original Air Date: 09/6/2021)

KGNU's Brian Eyster speaks with Anya Hinkle about an upcoming album, her music style, and Anya even preforms live in the studio. (Original Air Date: 08/19/2021)

KGNU's Meredith Carson speaks with Cary Morin about his music/past project, upcoming shows, and Cary Morin even preformed some live music in the studio. (Original Air Date: 08/20/2021)

Doug Gertner speaks with members of the band Ley Line, Emily, Kate, and Maddie about Key Line's album (We Saw Blue) and their band as a whole. (Original on-air date: 12/23/2020)

Shawna Sprowls speaks with members of FY5, Rich Zimmerman, about FY5 as a band, FY5's members, and future shows, . (Original on-air date: 7/31/2021)

Iris Berkeley speaks with members of LVDY about their influences, how they met and how began making music, as well as future music. (Original on-air date: 7/15/2021)

Iris Berkeley speaks with members of Próxima Parada, Nick Larson and Kevin Middlekauff about their future shows in Colorado, the sound of their band, and previous projects. (Original on-air date: 6/21/2021)

Kristine S. speaks with member of The Sweet Lillies about the issues and effects of the pandemic on their band as well as future plans for the band.(Original on-air date: 4/31/2021)

Patrick Mendoza speaks with a member of the The Pamlico Sound about the sound of their band, its members, and future shows/music. (Original on-air date: 2/12/2021)

Doug Gertner speaks with musician, David Wax, about the family aspect of the band (David Wax Museum), home recording, and getting started as a band.(Original on-air date: 4/22/2021)

KGNU's Joanne Cole speaks with members of the band Mountain Rose speaking about their influences, live music, and their new music. (Original on-air date: 10/27/2020)

KGNU's Indra Raj speaks with musician, Grammy winner, MacArthur Award winner and more, Rhiannon Giddens about her involvement with the Nashville Ballet’s Production of 'Lucy Negro Redux.' (Original on-air date: 3/25/2022)

KGNU's Iris Berkeley speaks with the Kronos Quartet in December 2021.

KGNU's Cal Huss speaks with the Free Radicals in January 2021.

KGNU's Joel Davis speaks with Will Dorey of Skinshape about the path of his music career and his second album release of 2020, 'Arrogance Is The Death Of Men.'

KGNU's Indra Raj speaks with legendary bluegrass musician Dale Ann Bradley ahead of her February 2021 release.

Vocalist and guitar virtuoso Molly Tuttle sits down with KGNU's Indra Raj for a brief yet insightful chat, during this edition of the Morning Sound Alternative. Original Air Date: September 9th, 2020.

One half of Denver-based group Los Mocochetes joins hosts Patrick & Walter inside the KGNU studios for this special edition of Sleepless Nights, filled with social and politically-fueled music and messages. Original Air Date: January 31st, 2020.

Hailing from San Luis Obispo, CA, 4-man fun-band Próxima Parada bring pure groove and soulful melodies to KGNU's Kabaret studio during this recorded live performance. Original Air Date: October 8th, 2019.

"Thunder and Rain's music lives somewhere in between folk, country, bluegrass, and pop, made cohesive by Peet-Lukes' "nimble, yet devastating" vocals, heartfelt lyricism and a high level of musicianship from mandolinist Dylan McCarthy, bassist Ian Haegele and Allen Cooke on Dobro." Original Air Date: August 9th, 2019.

Jim Lauderdale has released 31 albums since 1986 and collaborated with some of country music's most important names. During this episode of the Morning Sound Alternative, he performs a handful of his recent material, live at KGNU's Kabaret studio. Original Air Date: July 30th, 2019.

Young, Denver-based group Avenhart bring us a perfect blend of Americana, Folk, Bluegrass, and Pop, among other styles, during their KGNU debut performance. Original Air Date: July 4th, 2019.

Prolific singer, songwriter, and guitarist Courtney Hartman stops by KGNU for a delightful performance & conversation. Original Air Date: June 14th, 2019.

Denver group Turvy Organ puts on a performance that mixes garage rock and indie pop sounds flawlessly inside of KGNU's Kabaret studio. Host Indra Raj gets a chance to talk to them about their new album, among other topics, during this edition of the Afternoon Sound Alternative. Original Air Date: May 22nd, 2019.