Talkin' Music: Recent Episodes
Taya Jae
Talkin’ Music, brought to you each Thursday, highlights local or locally-performing musical artists from a variety of genres with interviews, music and live performances.Link for podcast subscription: https://www.kvnf.org/podcast/talkin-music/rss.xml
"I think music in general, its over arching effect on society is that it tells the listener 'you're not alone'" says Seán Barna while discussing his new EP, Internal Trembling live-in studio.
Kentucky based cellist and singer-songwriter Ben Sollee joins Taya Jae to talk about his new album, Long Haul and his return to touring after a 7-year personal and creative hiatus.
Award winning Toronto based singer-songwriter Julian Taylor joins Taya Jae to celebrate the release of his new record Pathways and talk about his upcoming Colorado shows.
Corey Smith-West and Devin Hobdy of the Brooklyn-based duo Bathe join Taya Jae to talk about their new EP, Inside Voice(s): Side A.
Kansas City based bi-lingual band Making Movies is redefining 'Amerikana', as they forge a path for themselves in the Folk & Roots world.
Todd & Cynthia join Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to celebrate 25 years of blues music on KVNF.
Amy Helm and Maratha Scanlan join Taya Jae to talk about their 20 year friendship, their creative collaborations and their upcoming show in Cortez.
Orchestral folk musician Elana Brody will celebrate the release of her debut album, The Garden, at a concert on Monday September 9th.
New Mexico based singer-songwriter Alex Dunn Joins Taya Jae to talk about place based music.
13-year old singer-songwriter Eleanor Hibbard joins Taya Jae to talk songwriting, fame and Taylor Swift.
Lou Rhodes and Rohan Heath of Kiiōtō join Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to celebrate the release of their debut Album, As Dust We Rise.
Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels celebrate the release of their new album, Me and My Religion.
Sam Gellerstein, Sousaphone player for the Philadelphia based band SNACKTIME joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music.
Blues and Rockabilly Musician Jacob Shije joins Taya Jae to talk about his musical upbringing, his love of Rock 'n' Roll and the intersection of his Indigenous identity and his music.
Carbondale based singer-songwriter Natalie Spears joins Taya Jae to talk about the release of her new album, Hymn of Wild Things.
Moonshine Family Traveling Medicine Show featuring Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer with Steve Law and special guest Craig Childs will be Saturday May 18th at 8:30 pm.
Joice Moore and Dan Rubinoff of Ruby Joyful join Taya Jae to talk about their new album and their upcoming Colorado shows.
Back in February Taya Jae hosted the first ever live Talkin' Music at the Sherbino in Ridgway, featuring singer-songwriter May Erlewine.
Colorado singer-songwriter Patrick Dethlefs to perform at Bluecorn Café in Montrose on Friday April 26th at 7:30 pm.
James Kirby will perform at the Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center with Ellen Stapenhorst on Saturday April 20th at 7 pm.
Tune in for a conversation that meanders through the difficulties of election year, to the joy of snacks and Anna's love of Paonia stone fruit.
Andrew, Courtlyn, Will and Jim of the Colorado based band Sturtz, join Taya Jae to discuss rocks, listening rooms and their upcoming album.
The ladies of Mama Lingua join Taya Jae to celebrate Women's History Month, the release of their new EP, Home Studio Sessions, and to talk about their upcoming show at Bluecorn Cafe in Montrose, at the end of the month.
Members of Embodying Rhythm and Mama Lingua join Taya Jae in KVNF's Bamboo Room for a fun and lively interview.
Thomas Barnes is the founder of Control Tower Management, a talent booking and production agency based in Montrose. Thomas joins Taya Jae to talk about upcoming shows Live at the Candle Factory in Montrose and the Western Slope Musicians he's excited about.
Bringing equal measures humor and social consciousness Joey Chang, known musically as CelloJoe, talks about the tension between classical music, hip-hop and beat-boxing, today on Talkin' Music.
Bill Miller joins Taya Jae to talk about honoring earth & sacred ground, music as medicine and reconciliation.
Benjamin and Kassie Wilson of the Americana duo Goldpine, join Taya Jae on Talkin' Music.
The Virginia Kid and Phil Fettuccine sat down with Sam Grisman of Sam Grisman Project, before his performance at the Paradise Theater in Paonia, last year.
Tanya and Jim Disner of The Ordinary Two discuss their upcoming show at The Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center in Cedaredge on Saturday January 13th at 7 pm.
Local Songwriters to perform Home for the Holidays show at the Montrose Pavilion on Friday December 29th, at 7 pm.
Zan, Christie, Greg, Todd and Pat of Mixed Bag Jazz join Taya Jae in the studio. They talk about nostalgia, how to take a tune like Material Girl and jazzify it and and the joys of music.
Cooper, Gonzales, Jordan and Sofia of the Grand Junction band Peach Street Revival join Taya Jae in the studio. The band talks their favorite venues, what they'd do if they weren't musicians and the Grand Junction music scene.
Mateo, Gabriela, Eric and Ashton of the Carbondale based music collective, Sweet Root, join Taya Jae on Talkin' Music.
Cousin Curtiss joins Taya Jae to discuss his new Album, 2023 EP and his upcoming album release party at Bluecorn Café and Mercantile in Montrose.
Larry & Joe play a mix of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music, they've dubbed "Venezualachia", aiming to create a personal and unique sound which blends their distinct backgrounds. This unique musical duo join Taya Jae live in the KVNF studio, to talk about re-inventing bluegrass and the power of music to transcend barriers, heal and, hopefully, leave their audience with a profound sense of joy and connection.
Jamie and Kellen of the Coffis Brothers discuss the power of brotherly connection, music in the digital age, and their new EP, Forest Power, on todays Talkin Music.
Daniel Rodriguez joins Taya Jae for an intimate conversation set against the boisterous back drop of bluegrass band Big Richard, after his set at Hartwell Park in Ridgway. Daniels new album, Vast Nothing, is out now.
KVNF's DJ Bob Dobalina sat down with California Honeydrops drummer Ben Malament before their show at Delicious Orchards back in April.
Taya Jae is joined by Denver based musician Covenhoven who will play in Paonia on Monday, August 7.
Taya Jae is joined by writer, poet, singer and storyteller Shayla Paradeis on this weeks Talkin' Music. Shayla shares the healing power of nature, her love of thru-hikes and her unique approach to connecting in a technologically saturated world.
"You can't dance to a WAV form" says Chris Wood as he discusses the completely analog recording process of the Wood Brothers new album, Heart is the Hero. Chris and Oliver Wood join Taya Jae to talk about childlike enthusiasm, age & wisdom and how necessary empathy is, right now.
Samantha Fish joins Taya Jae to talk about her upcoming show in Ridgway, her latest collaborative album, Death Wish Blues and being a young woman in the industry.
DJ Soul Candy, DJ Sun on Water and DJ Art Beller join Taya Jae to talk about Electro Paradiso, the underground DJ event happening every Friday in July at the Paradise Theater in Paonia.
The Suitcase Junket joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to share his new-ish album, The End is New, and to share how he transcends his experience of the music industry into his art.
Boulder based DJ and Producer Amél joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to talk about representation and accessibility in the DJ world.
Malian Signer and Guitarist Vieux Farka Toure talks about his most recent album, Ali, a collaboration between himself and the Texas based trio Khruangbin.
Jeanine Renée joins Taya Jae to talk about her brand new album, Plastic Madonna, out May 25th.
Taya Jae is joined by Director Kenny Easton and Actors Rachel Blankmeyer and Shannon Rediger to talk about their upcoming performance of The Sound of Music.
Ethan Rainwater, Anthony Meade and Phil Allen of High Step Society join Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to talk about their upcoming show at the Bluecorn Café and Mercantile in Montrose on May 10th.
Alternative pop musician, Begonia, joins Taya Jae to welcome the spring, talk about her latest album, Powder Blue, and share her evolution as a solo artist.
Sunny War joins Taya Jae from her home in Chattanooga to talk about her new album, Anarchist Gospel, the fleeting nature of happiness and her new ambition to become a birder.
Ben Bentele, Cait Pope, David Alderdice and Daniel Be join Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss their upcoming musical accompiranment to the 1926 silent film, The Adventures of Prince Achmed.
Arab-American Actor and Musician George Abud joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to talk about identity, art and his love of the stage.
Anaïs Mitchell of the band Bonny Light Horseman joins Taya Jae to talk about art, ladnscape and the relationship between the bands first album, Bonny Light Horseman and their latest release, Rolling Golden Holy.
Rayland Baxter joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss finding balance, how his dad taught him to listen and his most recent album, If I Were a Butterfly, recorded at Thunder Sound Studio in Franklin, KY.
Denver based alternative pop-soul artist Kayla Marque talks Brain Chemistry, astrology and her upcoming project.
Singer-songwriter Kendra Morris joins Taya Jae to talk about the intersection of visual art and music, how we navigate grief and Julia Cameron's The Artists Way.
Australian singer-songwriter Natalie D Napoleon joins Taya Jae from her home in Fremantle to talk about her new album, You Wanted To Be The Shore But Instead Your Were The Sea.
Today on Talkin' Music, we're Talkin' Rhythm. Taya Jae is joined by Maxine Lyle, founder of Soul Steps, here to discuss Step, a percussive movement which originated among the African-American fraternities and sororities of the 1920s and has grown to be performed in colleges, high schools and church communities across the country.
Eddie 9V joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to talk about nostalgia, his evolving sound and his most recent album, Capricorn, recorded at the Capricorn studios in Macon Georgia.
Irish singer-songwriter Mick Flannery joins Ashley Krest on todays Talkin' Music. Tune in to hear Mick talk about his Grandfather, the effects of social media and his approach to writing a timeless song. This interview was recorded at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colorado.
Colorado based singer Hazel Miller joins Taya Jae on Talkin' music to talk about performing for over 35 years, the encouragement she's had along the way and what she loves about her job.
KVNF's Andrea Castillo interviews Sophie and Tucker of the musical duo SOFI TUKKER before their sold out DJ set at the Belly Up in Aspen.
Joy. Bonnie, Emma and Eva of the Colorado based band Big Richard join Taya Jae on this weeks Talkin' Music.
Nashville based musician Brian Ashley Jones wondered into KVNF while visiting Paonia and ended up sitting down for a fun-filler, inspiring interview.
Montrose based, award winning Rootstomp Musician Cousin Curtiss joins Taya Jae on this weeks show.
Gavin Dahl, Executive Director of KRCL in Salt Lake City, and former KVNF News Director, joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss musical highlights of 2022.
KVNF's Ashley Krest and Kyshona have a conversation about self care and the awe of the western landscape, backstage at the Moab Folk Festival.
Blues musician Josh Hoyer joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to talk about honesty as the root of soul music, describe the music landscape of his home in Lincoln Nebraska and the joy of cooking in his kitchen with his two daughters.
Darrell Scott joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to talk about his musical aha moment, discuss the joy of imperfection and share his most recent albums, Jaroso and Darrell Scott Sings the Blues of Hank Williams.
KVNF's Ashley Krest interviews the band members of The Texmaniacs and Peter Rowan, backstage at the Moab Folks Festival.
The UK based band, The Heavy Heavy have been described as "a reverb-drenched collision of psychedelia and blues, acid rock and sunshine pop". On today's show, Will Turner and Georgie Fuller of The Heavy Heavy join Taya Jae from the Green Room at The Belly Up in Aspen.
Kirstie Lynn and Galen Clark join Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss their album, Cindergarden and their upcoming show at the Healthy Rhythm Art Gallery in Montrose on Thursday November 10th at 7:30 pm.
Singer Song-Writer Derek Vanderhorst joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss how his recovery from Head and Neck Cancer has inspired his musical career.
Singer Song-Writer Derek Vanderhorst joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss how his recovery from Head and Neck Cancer has inspired his musical career.
Singer Song-Writer Derek Vanderhorst joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss how his recovery from Head and Neck Cancer has inspired his musical career.
If you’ve ever frequented a Paonia restaurant or food cart around lunchtime on a weekday it's quite possible you’ve encountered Bill O’Brien and his guitar. While John Prine may have popularized the idea of the Singing Mailman Bill O'brien has brought us a different spin – the singing UPS man. Today Bill spends his lunch break at the KVNF studio in Paonia joining Taya Jae on Talkin’ Music.
If you’ve ever frequented a Paonia restaurant or food cart around lunchtime on a weekday it's quite possible you’ve encountered Bill O’Brien and his guitar. While John Prine may have popularized the idea of the Singing Mailman Bill O'brien has brought us a different spin – the singing UPS man. Today Bill spends his lunch break at the KVNF studio in Paonia joining Taya Jae on Talkin’ Music.
If you’ve ever frequented a Paonia restaurant or food cart around lunchtime on a weekday it's quite possible you’ve encountered Bill O’Brien and his guitar. While John Prine may have popularized the idea of the Singing Mailman Bill O'brien has brought us a different spin – the singing UPS man. Today Bill spends his lunch break at the KVNF studio in Paonia joining Taya Jae on Talkin’ Music.
If you’ve ever frequented a Paonia restaurant or food cart around lunchtime on a weekday it's quite possible you’ve encountered Bill O’Brien and his guitar. While John Prine may have popularized the idea of the Singing Mailman Bill O'brien has brought us a different spin – the singing UPS man. Today Bill spends his lunch break at the KVNF studio in Paonia joining Taya Jae on Talkin’ Music.
If you’ve ever frequented a Paonia restaurant or food cart around lunchtime on a weekday it's quite possible you’ve encountered Bill O’Brien and his guitar. While John Prine may have popularized the idea of the Singing Mailman Bill O'brien has brought us a different spin – the singing UPS man. Today Bill spends his lunch break at the KVNF studio in Paonia joining Taya Jae on Talkin’ Music.
If you’ve ever frequented a Paonia restaurant or food cart around lunchtime on a weekday it's quite possible you’ve encountered Bill O’Brien and his guitar. While John Prine may have popularized the idea of the Singing Mailman Bill O'brien has brought us a different spin – the singing UPS man. Today Bill spends his lunch break at the KVNF studio in Paonia joining Taya Jae on Talkin’ Music.
Taya Jae is joined in the studio by Katia "Pixie", Amanda, Zach, Ben and Andrew of Pixie and the Partygrass Boys.
Taya Jae is joined in the studio by Katia "Pixie", Amanda, Zach, Ben and Andrew of Pixie and the Partygrass Boys.
Taya Jae is joined in the studio by Katia "Pixie", Amanda, Zach, Ben and Andrew of Pixie and the Partygrass Boys.
Colorado based Americana Musician David Starr joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss the value of investing in your community, David's most recent single, Better Me, and what's next for him.
Colorado based Americana Musician David Starr joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss the value of investing in your community, David's most recent single, Better Me, and what's next for him.
Colorado based Americana Musician David Starr joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss the value of investing in your community, David's most recent single, Better Me, and what's next for him.
Dani Stone from the band South for Winter joins Taya Jae to talk about their latest EP Acoustic Sessions and their upcoming show at the Healthy Rhythm Art Gallery in Montrose on Monday October 3rd at 7:30 PM.
Dani Stone from the band South for Winter joins Taya Jae to talk about their latest EP Acoustic Sessions and their upcoming show at the Healthy Rhythm Art Gallery in Montrose on Monday October 3rd at 7:30 PM.
Michael McArthur joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss his sophomore album, Milky Stars, released on Friday September 16th.
Michael McArthur joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss his sophomore album, Milky Stars, released on Friday September 16th.
Colorado based singer-songwriter Megan Burtt joins Taya Jae on this weeks Talkin' Music. Tune in to hear Megan's highlights from this years Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, talk about her upcoming album and share some pearls of wisdom she's garnered along the way. Megan Burtt will be playing the Healthy Rhythm Art Gallery in Montrose on Friday September 16th at 7:30 pm.
Colorado based singer-songwriter Megan Burtt joins Taya Jae on this weeks Talkin' Music. Tune in to hear Megan's highlights from this years Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, talk about her upcoming album and share some pearls of wisdom she's garnered along the way. Megan Burtt will be playing the Healthy Rhythm Art Gallery in Montrose on Friday September 16th at 7:30 pm.
Jonathan Foster joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss his most recent album Lantern Shade, his New Single The Mountain Echo and his upcoming performance at the Healthy Rhythm Art Gallery in Montrose on Saturday September 10th at 7:30 PM. Tickets for Jonathan's show can be found here.
Jonathan Foster joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss his most recent album Lantern Shade, his New Single The Mountain Echo and his upcoming performance at the Healthy Rhythm Art Gallery in Montrose on Saturday September 10th at 7:30 PM. Tickets for Jonathan's show can be found here.
Local Musician Hillery McCalister joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to talk about overcoming fear and reservation, making art and her upcoming shows in the North Fork Valley. Hillery will be playing the Sage Alley Happy Hour behind the Blue Sage in Paonia on Friday September 2nd from 5-7pm, and the Creamery in Hotchkiss on Saturday September 3rd from 7-8pm. Hillery's music can be found on her bandcamp.
Local Musician Hillery McCalister joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to talk about overcoming fear and reservation, making art and her upcoming shows in the North Fork Valley. Hillery will be playing the Sage Alley Happy Hour behind the Blue Sage in Paonia on Friday September 2nd from 5-7pm, and the Creamery in Hotchkiss on Saturday September 3rd from 7-8pm. Hillery's music can be found on her bandcamp.
Lewi, Syd, Jay and Tyler of the band TK & The Holy Know Nothings join Taya Jae on This Weeks Talkin' Music.
Lewi, Syd, Jay and Tyler of the band TK & The Holy Know Nothings join Taya Jae on This Weeks Talkin' Music.
Singer Songwriter Carsie Blanton sits down with Ashley Krest, Taya Jae and Michelle Amiott after her performance at Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, 2022 in Lyons Colorado.
Singer Songwriter Carsie Blanton sits down with Ashley Krest, Taya Jae and Michelle Amiott after her performance at Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, 2022 in Lyons Colorado.
Wil-Dog, Ulises, Raúl and Asdrubal of Ozomatli join Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to talk about the social causes they're fired up about right now, their new album, Marching On and what they love about what they do.
Wil-Dog, Ulises, Raúl and Asdrubal of Ozomatli join Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to talk about the social causes they're fired up about right now, their new album, Marching On and what they love about what they do.
Sally and Molly of the Americana duo The Montvales join Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to share highlights from their tour so far, what they love about what they do and the creative ways they're fundraising for their next album.
Sally and Molly of the Americana duo The Montvales join Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to share highlights from their tour so far, what they love about what they do and the creative ways they're fundraising for their next album.
With a fun and full sound, Dan, Kathleen, Chris and Anh of Twisted Pine bring their eclectic interpretation of Bluegrass, and a whole lot of humor, to the KVNF studio on this weeks Talkin' Music.
Alex Mackenzie-Low of the band A-Mac and the Height joins Taya Jae to talk about pushing the envelope of artistic expression, staying positive and using songwriting to bring out the best in people.A-Mac and The Height will be playing at Paonia Cherry Days on Monday July 4th from 7-9 pm. A full list of Cherry Days Events can be found here.
El Javi joins Taya Jae to discuss how music allows him to connect with the divine, the beauty of imperfection and his ability to communicate emotions and feelings through his entirely instrumental music.
Taya Jae had the opportunity to interview Activist and Musician Michael Franti before his sold out show in Aspen. Tune in to hear this intimate conversation from the Belly Up's green room about multi-generational music, what Michael loves about Adele and the healing power of music.
Taylor Rae joins Taya Jae to talk about her Debut album, Mad Twenties and the lessons she's learned along the way.
Sammy, Taylor and Chloe of Mama Lingua bring their rich harmonies and global sounds to the KVNF studio live on this Weeks Talkin' Music. Tune in to hear these ladies talk about accessing the divine feminine and their belief in music's ability to transcend language and bring us out of our heads and into our hearts.
This weeks Talkin' Music features Kris Lager of the Kris Lager Band. Tune in to hear Kris talk about his recent solo album, Blues Lover, how he views music as a tool to express himself and connect with his audiences, and how he looks for the silver lining in order to stay positive.
Amy Scher and Hailey Pexton bring big harmonies, astute insight about the Bluegrass world and a lot of joy and humor to the KVNF studio on this weeks Talkin' Music.
Carly and Laura, the leading ladies of the indie-rock band Foxfeather chat with Taya Jae about being women in the music industry, the people who inspire them and the passion and experiences that fuel their music.
Chloe Smith of Rising Appalachia joins KVNF's Taya Jae to discuss the changing seasons, the importance of slowing down and the story behind their most recent album, The Lost Mystique of Being in the Know.
Portland, Oregon based folk singer John Craigie joins Taya Jae on this weeks Talkin' Music.
Paul Cauthen, often referred to as Big Velvet because of his deep and boisterous voice, joins Taya Jae to discuss his new album Country Coming Down, his evolution as a performer, which began as a slow burn, and has since become a raging fire; and how his recent marriage is bringing out a gentler side in his songwriting.
Taya Jae interviews Colorado based band The River Arkansas at their recent show in Montrose.
Folk and Americana Singer-Songwriter Alicia Stockman joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss her debut album, "These Four Walls", the importance of vulnerability, and how to write honest songs.
Taya Jae was joined in the studio by Colorado based singer songwriter Emily Scott Robinson. Emily's new album, American Siren speaks to both the personal and collective experience of being female and offers a pristine example of honest and vulnerable storytelling.
In this exclusive interview Taya Jae sits down with Tiny Desk Creator Bob Boilen to discuss how Tiny Desk has evolved over the last two years, what the highlights of Tiny Desk (Home) Concerts have been, and what he's hoping to hear in this year's round of contest submissions. We hope you enjoy this full length interview.
This week, two parts. First, an interview with Colorado based singer songwriter Thom LaFond followed by an exclusive interview with Tiny Desk creator and host of All Songs Considered, Bob Boilen.
In today's special tribute show Taya Jae sits down with Cody and Moriah, longtime DJs of Redneck Riviera, to discuss their love of country music, how their tastes differ, and what it's been like to bring their witty banter as a married couple to the airwaves.
Western Slope-based bluegrass band Elk Range joins KVNF's Greg Krush to discuss their new album, Long Winding Road.
On this week's Talkin' Music local musician Ben Bentele sits down with KVNF's Taya Jae to discuss the importance of "rural music," what Persian melodies and American folk have in common, and the value of slowing down.
Local singer-songwriter Jeanine Renee previews her debut CD, Tell Me True, with KVNF Program Director Jeff Reynolds. The album, produced during the pandemic by Carbondale's Jackson Emmer, features 11 original songs, with full band backup by a talented group of players recruited by Emmer.
Birds of Play is a musical collaboration born from a mutual love of desert canyons, raging rivers, rocky mountaintops, and juice picnics. These multi-instrumentalists and dearest of friends effortlessly weave together a unique tapestry of blues, bluegrass, folk, and funk into a glorious blend of humor, honesty, and harmony.
"The future is bright" for A.J. Fullerton and his most recent release The Forgiver and The Runaway. A.J. called into KVNF to talk with Kori Stanton and debut a few songs from the record, which was released in March of 2021.
Satsang's lead singer and songwriter Drew McManus calls into KVNF from his home in Montana. McManus talks with Kori Stanton about the band's upcoming record "All. Right. Now." which comes out at the end of June and features Trevor Hall and G. Love.
Bianca Caruso and Lee Ferris AKA Freddy & Francine talk with Kori Stanton about their recent album "I Am Afraid To Die!"
Zea Stallings from Denver band The Copper Children talks with KVNF on his way to play Cohere Gathering 2021. Stallings shares some backstory on their 2019 record "Speaking In Spirits" and mentions that the band has a new album in the works.
The Frequenzies hail from the North Fork Valley bringing our listeners funk, pop, and rock on their upcoming EP "Face In The Flames." On this episode of 'Talkin Music' we hear the full unreleased EP and Kori Stanton talks with band members David Connolly (vox + guitar) and Josh Livudais (guitar). The full band features Jeremy Wagner on drums and Tyler Timbrel on bass.
John Statz is a Denver based singer-songwriter who moves between folk and Americana. John caught up with KVNF's Kori Stanton and shared several songs off of his most recent album "Early Riser" and talked about a few tour dates coming up this Summer in Western Colorado.
Denver based Americana/funk band Magic Beans gives 'Talkin Music' a sneak peak of their upcoming album "Slice of Life." The new record drops on Friday, April 30th, 2021. Guitarist and vocalist Scott Hachey talks with Kori Stanton about recording the new album in his home studio with the band and shares some details behind the music. Keep an eye out this Summer for tour dates all throughout Colorado!
Americana, rock, folk, singer-songwriter Andy Sydow talks with KVNF from his home studio in Denver. Sydow's EP "Time. Love. Everywhere." drops on April 9th, 2021.
Violinist Sarah Off stopped by KVNF's Bamboo Room to debut several pieces from her new release "Alone." The new album was composed by North Fork Valley's Dylan Fixmer and recorded by Daniel Be.
"The future is bright" for A.J. Fullerton and his newest release The Forgiver and The Runaway. A.J. called into KVNF to talk with Kori Stanton and debut a few songs from the new record which drops Friday, March 26th.
Denver musician and loop artist Lady Gang AKA Jen Korte chats with 'Talkin Music' host Kori Stanton about her brand new album Full Throttle.
LA singer-songwriter Kaleena Zanders talks with Kori Stanton about how the pandemic has given her time to focus on writing and recording her own music. This vocal powerhouse has been featured on many tracks and collaborations and plans to release her own EP later this year.
Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears talk with KVNF about their brand new album "Just Over The Ridge." This Western Colorado duo connected through Victor Wooten's Center for Music and Nature and have been playing music together ever since.
Graham Good & The Painters is made up of seven musicians who mostly reside in and around Denver, Colorado. The band is gearing up to release their first full album sometime in 2021 and kindly allowed KVNF to debut four songs in this Talkin Music. Saxaphonist, Zach Rich describes their music as "a vibe" and that their sound spreads across multiple genres including rock, funk and singer-songwriter. Lead guitarist, Lance Ruby says that "Graham in his songwriting has found a way to authentically be inspirational and that transfers through the lyrics and through the feeling of the music and arrangements we put together." Keep an eye out this year for more music from Graham Good & The Painters.
North Fork Valley musician Jon Hickam talks with KVNF about his debut solo album "Pickin' and Grinnin' with Willis Pickem." The new album features background vocals by Jon's father, Robert Hickam, cajon by his son Elliott Hickam and shakers by David Alderdice. Pickin' and Grinnin' will be fully available on January 25th and you can pre-order a 10" vinyl of the album and cd's at bluecamoose.com.
Ghost Tapes is a modern soul, funk and R&B band out of Denver, CO. On their second full album, FIG, the band explores themes of stuggle, death, rebirth and growth. KVNF's Kori Stanton talks with all five members via Zoom just before the album release. This program features the debut of Ghost Tapes' song "Spilled Milk" which was written by the band's lead singer Ishka B. Phoenix about the late Denver musician and artist Colin Ward. Ranging from sweet, poetic musings to aggressive, righteous indignation, FIG delivers audiences juicy, ripened offerings that satify the craving for purposeful, powerful, and honest music.