KGNU Kabaret

July 6: Shannon Wurst & 3 Penny Acre

2009-07-02T09:43:00.003-06:00

2009 Kerrville New Folk Finalists, Shannon Wurst and 3 Penny Acre stop play at KGNU to wrap up their tour of Colorado. Based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the group plays music rooted in the Ozark tradition combining 4 part harmonies with music played on hand-crafted instruments.

Roger Wise hosts.

http://www.shannonwurst.com
http://www.myspace.com/3pennyacre

June 29: Los Cheesies

2009-06-28T18:39:00.002-06:00

Los Cheesies was founded by two best friends; one a gringo by the name of Don Chon (Shawn Camden), and the other a Mexican by the name of Carmelo Lopez. These two gentleman shared a vision, combine American and Latin American music styles and cultures to make fun and entertaining dance music. Los Cheesies music style is a compilation of dance rock mixed in with Latin American rhythms including cumbia, durangenze, rap and reggaeton. We also play lots of American music including 60s and 80s dance rock and disco music We attract a diverse crowd of Americans and Latinos to our shows.

-http://www.loscheesies.com/

June 22: Chris McGarry

2009-06-19T10:43:00.003-06:00

"Born on the Mississippi River and raised on Methodist hymns, folk ballads and vintage country, learning to play was a necessity for Chris McGarry. After simultaneously picking up a guitar and an obsession with Walt Whitman, creating his own songs became only inevitable. Residing in Denver’s Capitol Hill, McGarry is part of the new breed of old-time musicians who live in trendy neighborhoods while mining the internet for inspiration found in the form of depression-era 78’s transferred to mp3 format. Yet, despite his relocation to an urban environment, his immersion into modern amenities and a post-beatnik lyrical style, McGarry’s musical roots remain sedentary; melodies as haunted as the river bluffs and a voice as gravelly as the silt laden shores he wandered as a child. "- http://www.myspace.com/chrismcgarry

June 15: Martian Acres

2009-06-11T09:35:00.003-06:00

"Alt-Boulder" band Martian Acres bring their mix of blues, rock and creative songwriting to the KGNU kabaret.

http://www.martianacres.com/

June 8: Jeff & Vida Band

2009-06-03T09:55:00.003-06:00

50's inspired bluegrass & rockabilly music from Nashville's Jeff & Vida Band, backed by Colorado's Greg Schochet, Justin Hoffenberg, Jake Schepps, and Will Downes.

http://www.jeffandvida.com

June 1: The Widow's Bane

2009-05-29T12:39:00.004-06:00

Previewing their CD release show and tour that kicks off on June 6th at the B-Side Lounge, The Widow's Bane bring their old-time/gothic/folk/zombie flair to the KGNU Kabaret!

www.myspace.com/widowsbane

May 25: Jeremy Dion

2009-05-21T11:41:00.003-06:00

"Insightful Progressive Folk" from Colorado based Jeremy Dion.

http://jeremydion.com/

Roger Wise hosts.

May 17- By All Means Band

2009-05-17T23:34:00.002-06:00

Jazz/Funk/Afrobeat infused music from Boulder based By All Means.

Formed in 2006, By All Means Band appropriately categorizes their music as Ghanerican. The original quartet made their name in Boulder, Colorado and toured in the United States and Ghana. By All Means has since dissolved and reformed with new members in Boulder. Adam, Peyton, Roy, Atta Addo, and Jake--the Founding Fathers of By All Means band--deserve our gratitude for their music.

The band features drummer and Ghana native, Paa Kow, who by the age of 24 has shared the stage with African greats Angelique Kidjo, George Darko, Hugh Masekela, and Kojo Antwi.

http://www.myspace.com/byallmeans4u

May 11: Elin Palmer / Kal Cahoone

2009-05-05T11:45:00.003-06:00

A special double bill this evening, featuring sets from Denver's Elin Palmer and Kal Cahoone.

We'll get a preview of their forthcoming solo releases and the May 29th show at Swallow Hill with Wovenhand.

Elin was born in Värmland Sweden, and her music roots stem back to the folk music of Sweden. Typically hired for her precision with the violin and Nyckelharpa (an ancient Swedish instrument) she is more of a “multi instrumentalist”; even rocking out some guitar for the upcoming album. Elin has had the pleasure of working with a lot of acclaimed artists throughout the years including 16 Horsepower, The Czars, Wovenhand, The Fray, and with Munly and the Lee Lewis Harlots.

After spending some time in Chile and Argentina, Kal Cahoone returned to Denver and immediately formed band Tarantella with John Rumley (Slim Cessna's Auto Club and Hush). Since 2000, Kal has recorded with Lilium, and has appeared doing back-up vocals for locals Munly and Roger Green. Kal has been onstage to play keyboards for Woven Hand and has appeared with The Denver Gentlemen. Her music reflects South American influences, incorporating enchanting vocals, accompanied by haunting piano & accordion.

http://www.myspace.com/elinpalmer
http://www.myspace.com/kalcahoone

May 4 - Hip Replacements

2009-04-30T17:45:00.002-06:00

More than a clever name, the Hip Replacements are seven guys with backgrounds as diverse as the music they play. Scientists, entrepreneurs, hard-working 9-to-5-ers, jazz-lovers, trained musicians, self-taught players, and family guys whose kids have flown the nest, they are all united by their dedication to playing and performing jazz, Hip Replacement style. Tune in to hear a preview of their upcoming show at Nissi's on May 6th.

Postman Roger hosts.

April 27 - Little Fyodor & Babushka & More!

2009-04-24T12:22:00.005-06:00

This week, eclectic & irreverent music from Denver's Little Fyodor!

This performance will celebrate 20 years of Little Fyodor & Babushka and give you a sneak preview of the upcoming Little Fyodor CD (first release of new material in a decade!) called Peace Is Boring!!

It'll also feature a rare live inclusion of two of the guest musicians who appear on the album, Shane Wallace and Scot Livingston.

http://www.littlefyodor.com/
hear the show! : listen

Silver Creek Battle of the Bands Winners

2009-04-20T10:46:00.000-06:00

This week we feature three winning bands from Longmont's Silver Creek High School Battle of the Bands, which happened on Feb 28, 2009.

Judges' best band 1st Place - Purple Panda Extravaganza
Judges' best band 2nd Place - Quadrophonic
Audience Favorite band - Lord Elgar and the Dark Alliance

April 13th: TBA

2009-04-08T16:36:00.004-06:00

due to a scheduling mixup, we'll most likely be hearing an archive performance this week...

April 6 - Peña

2009-04-05T17:03:00.004-06:00

Denver based Peña plays the Kabaret in preview of their album release show at the Larimer Lounge on April 11th.

"With a sound comprised of melodic repetition, progressive builds, schizophrenic transitions and the occasional crushing wall of noise - Peña is constantly evolving. Choosing to pass on standard song structures, the music becomes an extension of thoughts, emotion, and surroundings. Created as a representation of environment and the life around us, the music tells stories of epic proportions. Complex and dark one moment, upbeat and bright the next."- http://www.myspace.com/pena

Archive - A. Ballad Nightly

2009-03-30T15:41:00.005-06:00

originally broadcast Nov 20, 2006.

"An eclectic musician, in search of something much greater than himself, Ramaya Soskin has been writing and performing music in Boulder Colorado since 2000. Starting first at Naropa University, he formed a trio named Specter X. While maturing as a songwriter he practiced his craft and soon started the band SLOWROSA with local songstress Cate Coslor, Tres Altman, Chris Mustaine and Jeb Bows. As a solo artist Ramaya has been crafting a set of new material, both haunting and revealing. His forthcoming CD is a collection of delicate lullabyes, saucy rockers, and sultry ballads. Written and recorded in his shoebox of a home, it will surely make it's mark in many hearts." (www.myspace.com/ramayasoskin)

March 23: Dick Turner

2009-03-22T10:29:00.002-06:00

"I do a sort of theatrical experimental/pop cabaret act. That is, that's how I think people experience it. I composed classical music for a long time and then, more or less out of the blue, began writing songs. Now I write songs that seem to me to be in different styles and hope, by combining them in a set, to create the feeling of development, without harmonic 'digressions'." - http://www.myspace.com/turnerdick

March 16: Pledge Drive with Kit Simon and Rob Dando

2009-03-11T18:00:00.002-06:00

This year during our pledge drive, we feature the acoustic sounds of Kit Simon and Rob Dando.

Pledge online now at kgnu.org!

March 9: Wide Mouth Grin

2009-03-04T09:07:00.003-07:00

Wide Mouth Grin is often described as 'jam band', but their music is not isolated to one genre. Sonically, the band manages to bridge a gap between the abstract improvisational sound of many typical jam bands and jazz artists, and the note for note more 'prog-rock' Zappa-esque sound that showcases their individual musicianship.

http://widemouthgrin.com/

March 2: Hot Soup

2009-02-25T12:15:00.002-07:00

Funk / Jazz inspired music from Boulder's Hot Soup

http://www.myspace.com/hotsoupband

Feb 23: Rogue Sound

2009-02-19T10:35:00.004-07:00

Rogue Sound is a Live-Band-Hip-Hop group out of Boulder, Colorado. RS produces a positive-minded set with a style as unique as the bands four members. Their influences of Reggae, Funk, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Latin music provide a good vibe and atmosphere guaranteed to make the audience shake its booty on the dance floor.

Hosted by Postman Roger.

Rogue Sound

Feb 16: Ego vs. ID (cancelled)

2009-02-10T20:57:00.004-07:00

note - show cancelled at the last minute, we hope to rebook them sometime in the near future

"Somewhere between punk and folk, with the occasional nod to British Invasion and a dip of twang, they are always raw, always uniquely Ego vs. Id. This refreshing unit presents a very appealing unabashed clamour with a hint of atonality. But well before this becomes difficult listening they introduce sweet harmonies and childlike--almost campy--innocence. This is not an intellectual endeavor, however, displaying arty edginess. On the contrary this down to earth Colorado quartet showcases heartfelt songs delivered with solid musicianship (including stand out 4-part harmonies)" egovsid.com

egovsid.com
www.myspace.com/egovsid

Feb 9: Park / Pourbaix

2009-02-04T12:28:00.003-07:00

Denver musicians Ellison Park and Tim Pourbaix play solo and as a Duo on the Kab show.

www.myspace.com/ellisonparkmusic
www.myspace.com/timpourbaixmusic

Feb 2: Live Ukuleles in Preview of the 2009 Denver UkeFest

2009-01-28T10:01:00.000-07:00

Join us to hear the Boulder Acoustic Society, Ukulele Loki, and more in a preview of the 2009 Denver UkeFest, happening Feb 7, 2009 at Swallow Hill.

http://www.myspace.com/denverukefest

Brielle Korn

2009-01-26T09:07:00.003-07:00

After traveling and playing her way through New York's Greenwich Village and Lower East Side, singer/songwriter Brielle is laying down new roots in Boulder, Colorado. While living in Manhattan, Brielle performed every Sunday night at Jack in the Village and regularly as part of the Singer/Songwriter Sessions at CBGBs. Brielle's music, a sensual and sumptuous blend of ballad and song, sings to the rites of relationships and adulthood; social commentary and satire.

http://www.myspace.com/briellekorn

Jan 19th: The Hoagies

2009-01-17T13:02:00.002-07:00

Swinging in the spirit of Hoagy Carmichael and the greats of the 30s and 40s, the Hoagies are gearing up for their January 25 appearance at Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret in Denver. The new CD "Shadow Ball" spotlights Scott Johnson on guitar, Mike Billings on mandolin, bassist Dave Ball, drummer Wade Krauss, and the Jazz Doctor Bill Pontarelli on clarinet.

http://www.hoagiesjoint.com/