KGNU Kabaret

The Alexis Phillips Band

george — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:00:00 +0000

Piano based rock/blues/r&b music from the locally based Alexis Phillips Band.

http://www.myspace.com/alexisphil

Holden Young Trio

george — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:04:00 +0000

The Holden Young Trio (HY3) is a fresh and funky power-trio out of Colorado. With influences from Fela Kuti, James Brown, Wayne Krantz, Bob Marley and the Red Hot Chili Peppers the HY3 sound "captivates listeners and propels dancers".

Growing up in Maine, Holden fished with his father and learned music through his mother's collection of 60's music. Both musically inclined at one point only to have turned to fishing and psychology this contrast is reflected in Holden's unique guitar style and songwriting. He writes, "She was peace walkin' for Vietnam, my father rode the water a fisherman; in the Navy its so crazy that they ever made me." in his song "Love On".

Holden went on to master his skills in Boston at Berklee College of Music and also in Nashville's glitter and glam; where he recorded his first album in 2005, Not Much & Everything. Now residing in Colorado with 15 years of guitar study and 8 years studying piano and world rhythms, Holden is receiving great enthusiasm from the mountain area and is consistently expanding his touring circuit.

Holden's trio includes New Orleans original Billy Franklin on bass and New York native Eric Rolls on drums. After playing for the past year they are recording Holden's anticipated second album and developing their funky live show even more.

http://www.myspace.com/holdenworld

Brad Colerick

george — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:35:00 +0000

Singer/Songwriter Brad Colerick drew a line in the dirt 20 years ago when he gave up making records to make music for commercials. With the release of Cottonwood last year, he crossed that line and now takes a big step forward with his follow up CD, Lines In The Dirt.

Brad Colerick plays the Kabaret during his tour stop in Colorado.

www.bradcolerick.com
http://www.myspace.com/bradcolerick

Junior Burke

george — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:48:00 +0000

Junior Burke is a poet from the American heartland with the spirit of a classic rocker. The combination of his musical gifts and storytelling prowess redefines the singer-songwriter genre. Drawing on influences ranging from folk rock and blue-eyed soul to blues, Burke fashions seamless melodies infused with lyrics that are piercing, authentic, often ironic and ultimately unforgettable.

http://www.juniorburke.com/

Lynx

george — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:46:00 +0000

Locally based, up and coming artist Lynx brings her fusion of Folk, Rock, Hip-Hop and Electronica to the Kabaret, highlighting her new album "Grain of Sand".

Lynx, an innovative singer songwriter who was born and raised in the mountains of Colorado, has been playing music and performing since the age of 7. Now at the age of 22, she has been breaking new ground on the live music scene.

Her style consists of an eclectic blend of folk music, hip hop and electronica. Her talents include guitar playing, singing, rhyming, live looping and outrageous beat-boxing with a message behind it all that deals with world issues today including climate change and social justice.

www.LYNXmusic.org

Six Months to Live!

george — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:20:00 +0000

Denver's Six Months to Live rock the Kabaret to preview their new release "A Better Place", and the CD release show on April 12th at Three Kings Tavern.

"With influences that range from the British Invasion to New Wave and modern Indie Rock, Six Months to Live forge... a modern psychosocial amalgam that includes harmonic surprises, time changes, and bridges that never return to the verse, but will instead launch into a crescendo coda. Their lyrics range from brilliant articulations of heartbreak to quirky hallucinogenic wordcraft. With dynamic arrangements that build tension over the whole affair, Six Months to Live often seem like they are balanced precariously over a pit of destruction. And yet, at the conclusion of a show, the audience inevitably has the wide-eyed look of those who have undergone an intensive--and remarkably affordable--session of group therapy."
--An especially astute paragraph by Enfuse Magazine April 2007

http://www.myspace.com/sixmonthstolive
http://www.sparkythedog.com/sixmonthstolive.htm

Clay Rose / Gasoline Lollipops

george — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:30:00 +0000

Clay Rose was born under candle light on the high planes of Colorado. Rain and his mother’s heart gave him rhythm. His father’s eyes gave him blue. Clay’s affinity for highways and eclectic personalities has kept him in good supply for material. He lives in a passing blur of state lines and mileage markers, the only things that link him to reality. He molds language into landscapes and sculpts a home out of heartache.

Legend has it that the coming together of the four dispicably lowdown, no good, Gasoline Lolli-Pops was destined by the dark lord himself. They met in a rusty jail cell outside of Texarkana. Clay "Stretch" Rose had alegedly been selling 150 proof without a licence, Johnny "Machine Gun" Mouser had been found guilty of making a withdrawl without an account, Jeb "The Horse" Bows for sober disorderly, and Daryl "Dead Eye" Reding was just plain mean. They say that when the four of those diabolicly, devilish, dukes of Dixie struck their first chord down in that hillbilly hell, it shook the pearly gates right off their hinges. Since then, they've been blazin' a trail across the states, the likes of which have never been seen. If you catch wind of 'em in your neck of the woods, you'd do well to lock up the kiddies and hide away your bowling trophies if you know what's good for ya. Shoot, Texarkana ain't even on the map no more.

http://www.myspace.com/theoneandonlyclayrose
http://www.myspace.com/gasolinelollipops

Pledge Drive!

george — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:23:00 +0000

Tune in tonight for our pledge drive special, where we'll highlight some of our favorite performances at KGNU from the not-so-distant past. Support community radio!

Action Packed Thrill Ride

george — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:47:00 +0000

Based in Denver, Action Packed Thrillride combine elements of rock, the american folk revival, and country noir resulting in a unique sound.

www.myspace.com/actionpackedthrillride

Archive!

george — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:57:00 +0000

tune in tonight for something from our archives

Aakash Mittal Quartet

george — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:32:00 +0000

The Aakash Mittal Quartet plays all original music that is heavily influenced by Jazz, modern grooves, and the music of India. The members of the project use these influences to create music that relates to the modern world of acculturation while retaining a traditional as well as exploratory approach to improvisation and groove. The result is eclectic original music that hints of snake charmers, meditative ragas, and compelling rhythms.

Northern Colorado musician Aakash Mittal has been making a name for himself leading his own jazz quartet, which performs all original music at such venues as Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge , Bliss Café, Vita and the Ft. Collins Jazz Festival. his approach to composition and improvisation, Mittal seeks to create music that relates to his diverse background of both American and East Indian heritage, drawing inspiration as much from straight-ahead jazz and the avant-garde as East Indian music and modern grooves.

-http://www.aakashmittal.com/

Crabshack House Band

george — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:03:00 +0000

The Crabshack House Band plays a wide variety of acoustic and vocal music with the diverse instrument combination of mandolin, accordion, guitars, violin, octave mandolin, and bass with occasional percussion (bodhran, shakers, etc.). At the end of 2006, the band grew considerably with the addition of 4(!) new members, which really opened up some new directions, while allowing them to add a lot of depth to their arrangements. Their repertoire spans traditional Celtic tunes (jigs, reels, and airs), modern acoustic Americana (a cross between Folk, Bluegrass, & Country), folk dances of old Europe, and even arrangements of classics of the baroque era. Everything is done with a sense of fun and careful attention to interplay between the instrumental colors. Three of the band's new members joined after playing for 6 years as the core of the fine One Lucky Guy band ("Exactly like bluegrass, only different") while they charmed audiences at festivals and events all along the Front Range.

http://www.myspace.com/crabshackhouseband

Extraordinary Renditions

george — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:08:00 +0000

Extraordinary Renditions has been playing music on an off for almost 20 years. They began in the groups Coyote Palace and Front Range Improv Orchestra (FRIO).

Ron Bucknam: guitar, electronics-originally from N.Y., Ron has been active in the Free-Jazz and general weird music scenes mostly in Texas and Colorado for some time, playing drums, guitar and live electronics. Early music experience includes Scottish drumming, studying bass, piano, and flute. In more recent years recorded/ played with trumpet player Dennis Gonzalez and played/ recorded/ toured with the inimitable multi-reed player Jack Wright. A sprinkling of pit playing, country gigs, accompanying a trick bicycle riding act, etc. etc...you get the picture.

Dirk Dickson: bass- Dirk has had various toes in blues, improvisation, and jazz in the Denver area for over 25 years. He has played with pianists Bob Palmer and Joe Bonner, Coyote Palace, and Joe Lukasik.

Michael O'Neill: guitar, electronics- Michael plays in a wide array of situations, from accompanying poets and Butoh dancers, solo recordings and performances, to large ensembles. He has brought his contributions to improv groups (Coyote Palace, Front Range Improv Orchestra, Jack Wright, Instrument Panel), classically-oriented/ new music groups (Arkestra Pirata), jazz ensembles, electronic groups (Envelope), rock groups (Matter, Highway Y), and a Spanish pop/ flamenco group (Luna Soul).

http://cdbaby.com/cd/erenditions

Daniel Lawrence Walker

george — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:43:00 +0000

More than just a man and his guitar, Walker writes songs of love and life - with compelling themes and stories wrapped around sophisticated progressions. Weaving intelligent lyrics through seamless rhythms comes naturally for this singer/songwriter who pens songs with depth, emotion, and honest feelings with which many different audiences can connect.

It doesn’t stop there for the Texas native. With every step along his path, he has picked up a new flavor for his music. While attending college in New Orleans, he picked up the funk and zest for life that inevitably seeps into the souls of those who live there. He pulls a slice of Americana from his childhood and playing his first live shows in Fort Worth, Texas. With a move to Denver in 2004, one can hear a new expansive sound work in its way into Walker’s songwriting.
-www.daniellawrencewalker.com

http://www.myspace.com/daniellawrencewalker

The Autumn Film

george — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:33:00 +0000

The Autumn Film formed in August 2006. Although a young band, they are a group of seasoned musicians. Their release Safe & Sound (January 2007), produced by Robbie Seay (EMI) “is an emotive and mature work by an artist exploring the challenges, heartaches, and successes of life. Full of reflections on vulnerability, loss, recovery, and survival, one gets the sense that the composer has experienced real human growth and is now ready to emerge. Leading her very capable band on keyboards, Tifah Al-Attas is accompanied by guitarist Reid Phillips, drummer Dann Stockton, bassist Juli Royster, and violinist Aubrea Alford” (J. Jacoby, ColoradoMusicBuzz).

The Autumn Film
http://www.myspace.com/theautumnfilm

george — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:15:00 +0000

Drew Brightbill is a songwriter living in Boulder, Colorado who describes his music as eclectic, acoustic, indie-folk. It draws on a broad range of styles and influences, while being grounded in the tradition of story-telling folk style bards, yet embracing an iconoclastic and unique musical approach shared by many independent artists. Using common themes such as life and death, dreams, lost love, coming of age, and faith, he attempts to recall tales of his own life while making subtle social commentaries. Drew looks to literature and poetry as a guide in his lyrical approach, placing the importance on the content of the words and their sonic quality, as opposed to filling rhythmic space with lines that rhyme.

Following his appearance on Kaberet, Drew will begin performing shows in Denver and Boulder with his back-up band of upright bass and drum-kit, and is in the process of recording his second CD or digital collection of 10 songs.
For more information, check out:

www.myspace.com/drewbrightbill

American Relay

george — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:07:00 +0000

Born out of a love for American roots music, punk rock ethos, a serendipidous rencontre, and a mutual disdain for the state of popular music, two young men from the mountains of Colorado set out to revive the soul of American rock and roll. Through the channels of blues, distortion and sweat, these two gents have found something that trancends the genres of today to produce soulful, honest music that not only reminds us of the best and underappreciated of years past, but can also get that ass a shakin'!

-http://www.myspace.com/americanrelay

Happy Holidays

george — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:03:00 +0000

The Kabaret is taking a two week break from live music, but we'll feature some choice picks from the archives on Dec 24th and Dec 31. We resume with live music on Jan. 7 with Denver's American Relay.

Also be sure to check out Earbud - KGNU's new music newsletter featuring interviews, live performances, and other musical treats.

Dean Station

george — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:57:00 +0000

With rich two-part harmonies, introspective writing, and musical accompaniment ranging from acoustic guitar to the spoons, Dean Station creates a progressive acoustic style that draws heavily on folk, roots, and bluegrass to make a distinct sound that is rooted in tradition, yet contemporary.

http://www.myspace.com/deanstation
http://www.deanstation.com/

Kort McCumber

george — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:58:00 +0000

Kort McCumber, with McCumberland Gap, returns to the KGNU Kabaret with his brand of Americana, or "Bentgrass" in support of his CD "Lickskillet Road".

Singer-songwriter Kort McCumber weaves a rich and diverse tapestry of musical experience, skill and energy into each and every one of his many musical endeavors. A classically trained pianist & cellist (he learned from his mom, Joy Myers, who played for the Jacksonville Symphony for more than two decades) today Kort plays guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, piano, bouzouki, cello and more.

http://www.kortmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/kortmccumber

Lisa Bell

george — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:51:00 +0000

Local Jazz vocalist Lisa Bell plays on the Kabaret, previewing her third annual "A Jazzy Christmas" at Nissi's in Lafayette on Dec. 9th. Bell is a Boulder, Colo. native who received a scholarship to the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. There she earned a degree in vocal performance with an emphasis in jazz. She has worked with Bobby McFerrin, Marilyn Maye, and Ida McBeth, among others.

www.lisabellmusic.com

James Moors

george — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:31:00 +0000

Remeniscent of Peter Himmleman, John Prine and Lyle Lovett, James Moors wins audiences over with plain spoken lyrics and midwestern sincerity. A singer-songwriters' singer-songwiter, Moors spins webs with six strings and melodies that will have you humming all the way home. 7+ years on the road!

www.jamesmoors.com
www.myspace.com/jamesmoors

Jessica Sonner

george — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:46:00 +0000

"It's all worth it for me when people take something away from what they hear in my music," replied singer/songwriter, Jessica Sonner, during a recent interview. Leaving behind the snowcapped mountains of Colorado, stopping in Anderson Indiana to get her bachelors degree in music business, and making the big city of Chicago home these days, Sonner released her self titled ep in December 2005, featuring fan favorites Rescue Me, Fool, and Open Your Eyes. She has since established herself as an emerging folk-rock artist with a bright future ahead.

http://www.myspace.com/jessicasonner
http://www.jessicasonner.com

Salem

george — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:00:00 +0000

Salem music is an amalgamation of funk, hip-hop, jazz, and Afro-Cuban idioms. Infused with diverse lyrical content, the songs have a unifying socially-conscious theme. Salem not only represents the musical voice and diverse perspectives of composer, Todd Anders Johnson, but also integrates active pursuits in the processes of social change.

Curly 'No Shoes' Jr.

george — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:00:00 +0000

This week we welcome Blues performer Curly 'No Shoes' Jr. and his band to the Kabaret.

Curly "No Shoes" Jr. (a.k.a. Mark Muehlberg) was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and began his Blues career in the early 1990's by joining the extensive Blues community in Dallas, Texas, lead by the infamous Bluesman and virtuoso Blues guitarist "Hash Brown", who later became one of Curly's best friends and mentors in the Blues. (www.curlynoshoesjr.com)