PODCAST
KGNU Music
by KGNU Music
24/7 Music from KGNU Radio in Boulder + Denver.
Episodes
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Interview: Frontier Ruckus
Frontier Ruckus’ Matthew Milia talks with KGNU’s Indra Raj about the band’s Michigan roots, their eclectic blend of folk, bluegrass and pop influences, and the role of dense, detailed lyricism in their music. Milia reflects on the band’s evolution, his love of ’90s pop, and finding a renewed…
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Interview: Tommy Castro
Blues guitarist and singer Tommy Castro talks with KGNU’s Dan Willging about his long connection to Colorado audiences, his Bay Area blues influences, and his latest album, Closer to the Bone. Castro reflects on his mentor Johnny Nitro, the San Francisco blues scene, and the musicians who shaped...
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Studio Session: The Zucchini Brothers
The Zucchini Brothers made their live debut on KGNU’s Old Grass, Gnu Grass from the Boulder Farmers Market, bringing an eclectic mix of bluegrass classics, old-time tunes, and plenty of humor. Nick Forster, Justin Hoffenberg, and James Armington shared songs by artists including Ola Belle Reed…
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Interview: Boulder Ensemble Theater Company
In this interview, Rodger Hara speaks with director andBoulder Ensemble Theater Company (BETC) ensemble member Candace Orino and actor Michael Morgan about The Weir, Conor McPherson’s acclaimed play set in a rural pub in northwestern Ireland. Orino and Morgan discuss the play’s themes of...
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Studio Session: Mary Siurek and Hollis London
KGNU’s Joanne Cole talks with Mary Siurek and Hollis London, two Broomfield high school seniors and songwriting partners who recently won the Colorado High School Songwriters Competition. The students from Holy Family High School discuss their musical backgrounds, how they met through choir, and...
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Interview: LowDown Brass Band
KGNU’s D Rider talks with Anthony Evora of LowDown Brass Band, ahead of the group’s Boulder performance at the Velvet Elk Lounge. Evora discusses the band’s Chicago roots and evolution, its current brass-heavy lineup, and the way hip-hop, funk, soul and jazz come together in their music. He also...
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Studio Session: Cellists for Change
Cellists for Change joined KGNU for an evening of music and conversation centered on the connection between music and peace. Young cellists from the local nonprofit shared what peace means to them and performed works by composers from Colorado and beyond, including pieces inspired by family,...
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Studio Session: Christopher Morse
Boulder singer-songwriter Christopher Morse stopped by the KGNU tent at Mapleton PorchFest to share music from his latest EP and preview new material. Morse performs “Just a Little Closer” and “Long Way to Go,” an unreleased song that will be the first single in an upcoming series of releases. In...
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Studio Session: Derek Dames Ohl
Boulder singer-songwriter Derek Dames Ohl stopped by the KGNU tent at Mapleton Hill Porch Fest to share a few new, unreleased songs and talk about his music and life on the road. Dames Ohl performs two new songs, including “Song Angel on My Single Wide” and “The CIA Tried to Take My Mind,” and...
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Local Gold: Elephant Revival
DJ Jules welcomes Bonnie Paine of Colorado’s Elephant Revival into the KGNU Boulder studio for a conversation and live performance. Paine discusses the release of her first solo album, her experience collaborating with artists including T Bone Burnett, Gregory Alan Isakov, Rising Appalachia,...
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Local Gold: Harry Tuft
Doug Gertner sits down with legendary Colorado folk musician and Denver Folklore Center founder Harry Tuft for a wide-ranging conversation about his life in folk music. Tuft reflects on his early musical influences, the folk scene that brought him from Philadelphia to Colorado, and the founding…
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Interview: Abernathy Shagnaster
Local CU Boulder band Abernathy Shagnaster joins KGNU's Ari Lubin to talk about the group’s origins, musical influences, and growing presence in Boulder’s music scene. The band discusses how they came together, the story behind their unique name, and the community of local musicians that has...
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Interview: Samantha Fish
In this KGNU interview, two-time Grammy nominee Samantha Fish talks about her new album, Paper Doll, the unique way it was recorded between tour dates, and the live album Paper Doll Live, recorded at The Bijou in Knoxville. Fish also reflects on growing up in a musical family in Kansas City,...
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Interview: David Howley of The Howley Band
Irish musician and songwriter David Howley joins KGNU’s Kathleen Gilgannon to talk about his new band, Howley, a four-piece featuring his brother Martin, their wives Caitlin and Kiana, and a shared love of traditional and original music. Howley reflects on growing up playing music with his…
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Interview: María Dueñas
Violinist Maria Dueñas joins KGNU’s Sanford Baran to discuss her new album, Homage to Heifetz, inspired by the legendary violinist Jascha Heifetz, whose recordings she heard as a child growing up in Granada, Spain. The album revisits Heifetz’s celebrated pairing of Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole and...
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Studio Session: The Iguanas
New Orleans roots, Fort Collins connections, and decades of musical camaraderie come together in this lively KGNU studio session with The Iguanas. The band talks about its origins, its longtime ties to the Colorado music scene, and members Joe Cabral, Rene Coman, Rod Hodges, and Doug Garrison’s...
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Studio Session: Scott Seskind
Singer-songwriter Scott Seskind joins KGNU for a live studio session ahead of his upcoming performance in Boulder. Scott shares several original songs and talks about his longtime connection to the local music scene, his songwriting process, and his work at the jail, where he leads writing groups...
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Studio Session: The Heart Collectors
Australian folk ensemble The Heart Collectors joined KGNU’s Wendy Mills in the studio during their 2026 U.S. tour. The group shared music from their Space Between album, including “Hold On” and “Kite Song,” and talked about their love of harmony, Celtic and Irish musical traditions, songwriting,...
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Studio Session: Zach Hedstrom
Four Mile Fest organizer and Boulder musician Zach Hedstrom joins KGNU’s Uncle Jeff to discuss the second annual festival in Four Mile Canyon. Hedstrom talks about the event’s roots in Boulder County’s rich mountain music community, the local musicians featured across two days, and the volunteer...
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Studio Session: Fink
Fin Greenall of Fink joins KGNU’s Jessica Numbers for an acoustic studio session ahead of the band’s Denver show at the Bluebird Theater. Greenall discusses Fink’s evolution from his beginnings as a DJ to the band’s current acoustic indie-folk sound, as well as the making of the latest album, The...
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Interview: River Eckert
Sixteen-year-old New Orleans pianist River Eckert speaks with KGNU’s Joanne Cole ahead of his Colorado debut at the Nederland Wine & Jazz Fest. He talks about growing up surrounded by New Orleans musicians and music and his early start on piano. He also mentions his father’s influence and the...
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Interview: Ansel Cridland of The Meditations
Reggae Bloodlines host Dj Soul Rock speaks with Ansel Cridland of The Meditations ahead of the group’s September 12th performance at the Caribou Room in Nederland. Cridland reflects on more than five decades in reggae, from his early recordings and the formation of The Meditations to working with...
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Studio Session: Bathtub Mary
Alex Ammons and Laura Goldhamer of Bathtub Mary join Indra Raj in KGNU’s new studios for a live session featuring songs by Ammons, including “The Thread,” “The Canticle of Consent,” and “Crone.” The two musicians also talk about their musical journeys and their connections to Colorado’s vibrant...
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Studio Session: Katie Mintle
Colorado singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Katie Mintle joins KGNU’s Doug Gertner for a live studio session featuring songs by Bob Dylan, Sierra Ferrell, Willie Nelson, and an original, “Paradigm.” Katie talks about her musical roots, from discovering Celtic music and learning the harp…
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Interview: Macheté Mouth
Denver artist Jenèe Donelson of Macheté Mouth joins KGNU’s Bruce Trujillo to discuss the band’s forthcoming album, Grimoire. Donelson describes the record as a collection of spells exploring ancestry, survival, transformation, and resistance. She talks about the evolution of the songs “Solomon”…
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Interview: Albert Castiglia
Blues Music Award winner and Billboard chart-topping artist Albert Castiglia joins KGNU’s Shawna Sprowls to talk about his new album, Grits & Glory, recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London. Castiglia discusses the inspiration behind the album, his longtime connection to blues…
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Studio Session: Josaleigh Pollett
Salt Lake City artist Josaleigh Pollett joins KGNU’s Afternoon Sound Alternative with Jessica Numbers for an intimate in-studio session featuring three songs from their new album, If I Let It Quiet. Recorded between Pollett’s home studio in Salt Lake City and Japan with longtime collaborator…
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Studio Session: Dan Hochman & Madeleine Leigh
Dan Hochman and Madeleine Leigh join KGNU’s Morning Sound Alternative for a live session ahead of their 8/14 show at E-Town. Hochman shares music from his forthcoming album, Constellations, a deeply personal collection shaped by time spent writing in Boulder, Austin, Toronto, and New York. Leigh...
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Studio Session: Rebecca Frazier
Rebecca Frazier joins KGNU for a live studio session ahead of the Rebecca Frazier Band’s performance at the Gold Hill Inn. Frazier reflects on her musical roots, from hearing the Grateful Dead as a child to discovering bluegrass and developing a style that blends tradition, improvisation, and the...
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Studio Session: Smörgåsgrass
Smörgåsgrass stopped by KGNU for a live session on the Morning Sound Alternative with host Sam Fuqua. The Colorado-based band performed original music and talked about blending traditional bluegrass with jazz, blues, and other influences, the Buddhist inspiration behind one of their songs, and…
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Interview: Slay & Stinson
Backstage at RockyGrass 2026, KGNU talks with members of Slay & Stinson following their high-energy festival set. The Colorado band reflects on the excitement of returning to RockyGrass after winning last year's band contest, shares details about their latest recordings, including exclusive…
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Interview: Tony Trischka
Backstage at RockyGrass 2026, KGNU's Fergus sits down with pioneering banjo player Tony Trischka to discuss Earl Jam 2, his project inspired by the private jam sessions between Earl Scruggs and John Hartford. Trischka shares the remarkable story of how he gained access to recordings of those...
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Interview: Instrument Contest Winners
At RockyGrass 2026, KGNU caught up with the winners of this year's instrument contests to talk about their performances, preparation, and musical influences. Flatpicking guitar champion Forest Thurman discusses building original arrangements inspired by legends like Doc Watson and Tony Rice…
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Interview: Louisville Old Time Fiddle
KGNU's Indra Raj spoke with Will Scherer of Scherer Violin Shop and old-time fiddler Joe Vittetoe at RockyGrass 2026 about the upcoming Second Annual Louisville Old Time Fiddle Contest. They discuss what defines old-time fiddle music, why the tradition emphasizes community and playing together…
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Interview: Steep Canyon Rangers
Steep Canyon Rangers join KGNU from RockyGrass 2026 to reflect on their long history with the festival, their evolution as a band, and their latest album, Next Act. The Grammy Award-winning group discusses their return to a more traditional bluegrass sound, the songwriting and recording process...
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Interview: The Kody Norris Show
The Kody Norris Show had a conversation with KGNU to talk about their new concept album, Spirit of America, a collection inspired by the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. In this interview, Kody Norris, Mary Rachel Nalley-Norris, Charlie Lowman, and 14-year-old banjo player Jim...
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Interview: Ann Hall
Ann Hall joins DJ Fergus Stone to talk about the vibrant artwork that has transformed the Planet Bluegrass grounds for RockyGrass and other festivals. In this conversation, Hall shares the story behind the now-famous bobcat on the stage, reflects on growing up in Lyons, and describes her journey...
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Interview: Under the Rocks
Fresh off their RockyGrass 2026 main stage debut, British Columbia's Under the Rocks joined KGNU to talk about their roots in the Okanagan Valley, their songwriting process, and the band's growing momentum on the bluegrass scene. The conversation covers their first RockyGrass experience, their...
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Interview: Howley
Ahead of their appearance at RockyGrass 2026, David and Martin Howley sat down with KGNU's DJ Fergus Stone to talk about the evolution from We Banjo 3 to their new band, Howley, and the musical journey that brought them from Ireland to Colorado. The conversation explores the deep connections...
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Studio Session: Montana Palmer
Montana Palmer joins KGNU's Wendy Mills to talk about her studies in ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado Boulder, her passion for music, and the inspiration behind her original song, "Rain Is Shine." Written in a CU songwriting class, the song reflects on finding hope…
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Interview: Sierra Spirit
Singer-songwriter Sierra Spirit joins KGNU's DJ Jules to talk about the power of Indigenous storytelling through music and the importance of creating spaces where Native youth can see themselves reflected on stage. She shares how songs like "Devil's Tower" draw from traditional stories passed…
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Interview: Ulana Bihun
In this interview, KGNU’s Joel Davis speaks with Ulana Bihun of Sunflower Seeds Ukraine about the upcoming Boulder performance by Ukrainian band DakhaBrakha at Chautauqua Auditorium on July 22nd, presented by KGNU, and the role of music and culture in supporting Ukraine during the ongoing war....
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Interview: Alice Sara Ott
Pianist Alice Sara Ott joins Sanford Baran on KGNU to discuss her evolving artistic journey, from her early rise as a virtuoso to her work as a thoughtful interpreter and musical storyteller. She reflects on the power of music beyond words, the importance of silence and connection in performance,...
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Local Gold: Kat Lane
Singer-songwriter Kat Lane joins KGNU’s Ginger Perry in the Kabaret Studio for a live session featuring original music, conversation, and collaboration with guitarist Ryan Gelinas. Kat shares her journey from classical violin to the Colorado folk and bluegrass scene, talks about her songwriting...
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Local Gold: Beth Gadbaw and Margot Krimmel
Fergus Stone welcomes musicians Beth Gadbaw and Margot Krimmel to KGNU for a conversation about Celtic music, harp traditions, and the stories behind their longtime musical partnership. The duo discusses Scottish mouth music, their inspirations, and how folk traditions connect people across...
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Local Gold: Big Pinch
Boulder-based band Big Pinch joins Andy Zicklin for KGNU’s Afternoon Sound Alternative for a live studio session and conversation about their music, influences, and the growing DIY alternative scene in Boulder. The band members, Will, Burke, Andy, and Ari, talk about their beginnings, their mix…
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Interview: badbadnotgood
Ahead of their April 29 performance at Summit in Denver, badbadnotgood sat down with KGNU to discuss the band's musical evolution, the lasting influence of jazz, hip hop, and sampling on their sound, and the importance of collaboration in their creative process. The conversation also explores the...
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Interview: Groove Goddess
Joanne Cole welcomes members of Colorado's Groove Goddesses into the KGNU studio for a lively conversation about the band's history, musical influences, and upcoming performances. The all-women ensemble shares how the group has evolved since its founding in 2005, blending blues, funk, soul, rock,...
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Studio Session: Vincent Neil Emerson
Meredith Carson welcomes Texas singer-songwriter Vincent Neil Emerson for a live studio session at KGNU. Visiting Denver while on tour for his newly released album, Emerson talks about his roots in Canton, Texas, his journey from open mics to major stages like the Grand Ole Opry, and the stories...
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Local Gold: Lucy Moore
Lucy Moore joins Meredith Carson in the KGNU studios for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of this year's Mountain Fam Jam in Gold Hill. They talk about Lucy's musical roots in the O'Brien and Moore family, growing up around KGNU and Colorado's folk scene, becoming the event's music director, and...
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