The Lyons Den Radio Show

This week on The Lyons Den Radio Show, George Lyons celebrates the art of musical discovery with a freeform radio experience unlike anything else on the dial. From classic rock and soul to alternative favorites and deep album cuts, George explores the "A's" of the KUNV music library before settling into a legendary live performance from the Grateful Dead, recorded October 12, 1984, at the Augusta Civic Center in Maine.Along the way you'll hear music from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Al Di Meola, Aerosmith, Al Green, Alanis Morissette, A Perfect Circle, and more. Then settle in for an unforgettable Grateful Dead concert featuring rare setlist surprises, classic jams, and George's signature storytelling.It's four hours of musical therapy, deep cuts, live recordings, and the wonderfully unpredictable journey that has made Lyons Den a KUNV tradition for 28 years.

George Lyons takes listeners on an unforgettable musical journey through the evolution of jazz, fusion, and classic rock on this edition of The Lyons Den on 91.5 KUNV Las Vegas. The evening features legendary artists including John Coltrane, Donald Byrd, John McLaughlin, John Klemmer, Mike Stern, Miles Davis, Weather Report, Return to Forever, and more, exploring the groundbreaking sounds that transformed modern music. The show concludes with a spectacular live concert presentation from Derek and the Dominos, recorded at the legendary Fillmore East in October 1970, featuring Eric Clapton and one of the most celebrated performances in rock history. A must-listen for fans of jazz, fusion, blues, and classic rock. 

Step into music history with George Lyons on this special edition of Lyons Den on 91.5 KUNV Las Vegas. This episode features rare live recordings from the legendary Woodstock Music & Arts Festival of 1969, including unforgettable performances by the Grateful Dead and Creedence Clearwater Revival.George Lyons guides listeners through an eclectic journey of classic rock, world music, psychedelic sounds, and cultural commentary, featuring selections from Fela Kuti, Brian Eno & David Byrne, Taj Mahal, Hugh Masekela, Baba Maal, Robbie Robertson, and more.Experience the atmosphere, stories, and music that helped define a generation as Lyons Den celebrates one of the most iconic festivals in music history.Listen to Lyons Den every week on 91.5 KUNV Las Vegas and discover music beyond the mainstream.

Step into Lyons Den with legendary host George Lyons on KUNV 91.5 Jazz & More for an unforgettable journey through classic rock history featuring Led Zeppelin live at the historic Knebworth Festival in 1979.Broadcast from Las Vegas and heard worldwide on listener-supported KUNV, Lyons Den blends deep musical storytelling, freeform radio energy, jazz fusion, progressive rock, and legendary live performances into a one-of-a-kind listening experience.This special episode features rare concert audio and commentary surrounding one of the final great Led Zeppelin performances, including “Black Dog,” “Kashmir,” “No Quarter,” “The Rain Song,” “Since I’ve Been Loving You,” “Stairway to Heaven,” “Rock and Roll,” and more.The show also includes music and discussion from artists like Buddy Rich, Weather Report, Wes Montgomery, McCoy Tyner, and Cindy Blackman Santana, creating a rich blend of rock, jazz, and authentic radio culture.Discover why Lyons Den remains one of Las Vegas radio’s most unique and passionate music experiences

Enter the Lyons Den with George Lyons on KUNV 91.5 Las Vegas—an iconic freeform radio experience blending progressive rock, psychedelic classics, reggae, soul, funk, and legendary live music. In this unforgettable episode, George Lyons curates an adventurous sonic journey featuring Marvin Gaye, Massive Attack, Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Radiohead, Prince, Portishead, Rare Earth, reggae essentials, and more before delivering a monumental live broadcast of The Who from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on November 10, 2006. Hear explosive performances of “Baba O’Riley,” “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “Pinball Wizard,” and other rock essentials in a show that captures the spirit of deep music discovery and authentic radio craftsmanship. The Lyons Den is where true music lovers buckle up for a four-hour ride unlike anything else on Las Vegas radio. 

This week on The Lyons Den, George Lyons delivers a four-hour sonic odyssey through genre, generation, and musical transcendence—blending Frank Zappa, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, acid jazz, electronic grooves, and a full legendary Grateful Dead concert from March 30, 1990, recorded live at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum during Brent Mydland’s final spring tour.From “Three Little Birds” and Visions of Johanna to an immersive Spring 1990 Grateful Dead box set experience featuring Help on the Way, Franklin’s Tower, Terrapin Station, Standing on the Moon, and more, George crafts a listener-supported journey through what he calls the “church of music.” This episode is a masterclass in curation, storytelling, and deep musical appreciation—celebrating timeless artistry, live performance, and the transformative power of sound. 

This week on The Lyons Den, George Lyons delivers another genre-defying four-hour journey on 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV, blending conscious history, reggae classics, rare groove, acid jazz, and an epic full-concert Phish broadcast from July 3, 2014, live from Saratoga Performing Arts Center.The night opens with powerful reflections on Malcolm X, transitions through Saint Germain, Stereo MCs, Culture, Bob Marley remixes, and The Budos Band, before diving headfirst into an explosive two-set Phish performance featuring “Farmhouse,” “Wolfman’s Brother,” “Maze,” “Bathtub Gin,” “Tweezer,” “Prince Caspian,” “Run Like an Antelope,” and more.George Lyons once again proves why The Lyons Den remains one of the most unique radio experiences anywhere — where tech grooves, organic rhythms, live improvisation, and cultural consciousness collide.From reggae to acid jazz to jam-band transcendence, this is not background radio — this is a musical expedition.Broadcast live from the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV in Las Vegas.91.5 Jazz & More — the best smooth jazz station in America.