Artist Interviews

Denver-based flamenco guitarist Javier Gutierrez, “El Javi,” was scheduled to perform a benefit concert at Thunder River Theatre Company for KDNK's birthday this weekend. He, like countless other musicians across the world, has been forced to adapt around the circumstances spurred by COVID-19. In additional to now sharing guitar playing tutorials on YouTube, Javier performs live on Facebook every Monday at 6pm. Click here to hear how Javier experienced the onset of closures and gig cancellations from a festival in Mexico.

Whippoorwill, a Fort Collins-based, alternative folk-rock trio were set to play in Carbondale last month at Steve's Guitars but the concert was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The group’s shows in April are also cancelled following Governor Jared Polis' statewide stay-at-home public health order. For KDNK, Laura Palmisano brings us an interview with Alysia Kraft of Whippoorwill.

Local musician Olivia Pevec is performing daily songs at noon to raise awareness for LET THEM ROAR's efforts to produce a new studio album. She joined Raleigh Burleigh on Express Yourself to talk about the project and her time in quarantine.

Luke Maxson, Alex Goldberg, and Ryan Bannigan form the Denver-based, jazz-trio Smirk. They stopped by KDNK prior to their 5pm performance at the Harvey Preston Gallery on March 7. KDNK will live broadcast that concert as part of 2020 membership drive outreach.

Local musician and videographer Brad Manosevitz, known to many as "Bradman," joined KDNK's Raleigh Burleigh on Express Yourself to share a few of his new songs and provide an update about the Streamin’ Steves initiative with Grassroots TV. Steve's Guitars will host a fundraising sale and silent auction on the weekend of April 3rd towards raising the $18,000 necessary for HD cameras and improved live streaming services.

Ley Line returns to Steve's Guitars on Saturday, February 22, at 8:30.

Grimnymph stopped by KDNK to play a live set with the Mammoth during 'Life, The Universe & Everything'. Check out the video here.

Matheiu Robinette, AKA Reckless Rooster, is a full-time, touring one-man-band. He joined Raleigh Burleigh and Barbara "Babs" Frota on Express Yourself to share about his music.

DJ Mammoth hosted Crested Butte's Floodgate Operators on Life, The Universe & Everything ahead of their performace at Silver City Aspen on Saturday, January 18.

At 26-years-old, Taylor Scott has toured around the world with Otis Taylor, produced an album with Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, and regularly plays alongside drummer Larry Thompson of Aspen's Starwood. Taylor stopped by KDNK to perform a few tunes before his show at Steve's Guitars on Friday, January 10.

Multi-intrumentalist John McEuen, a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, joined Raleigh Burleigh on Express Yourself to preview his upcoming concert at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue on Thursday, January 7 at 7:30. John McEuen was last interviewed on KDNK by Terry Glasenapp, host of the Wholly Bozos, in January of 2017.

Valle Musico is celebrating the release of Columbra, their new album. Artists John Ramo and Bruce Imig are joined by Ralph Pitt of Mad Dog Ranch Studios on Express Yourself with Gavin Dahl. Valle Musico performs at the Snowmass Club on New Year's Eve from 6 to 8pm.

The Rad Trads is a unique band for sharing the spotlight between five distinct singer-songwriters. Michael Fatum, Michael Harlen, Alden Harris-McCoy, and Patrick Sargent spoke with KDNK's Cody Lee and Raleigh Burleigh ahead of their performance at Vail Snow Days on Saturday, December 13.

Dune Butler of Seattle psyche-rock band General Mojo's joins Raleigh Burleigh on Express Yourself to talk about their upcoming show at Steve's Guitar's on Wednesday, December 11.

Alt-country trio Sir Kempson stopped by KDNK to perform a few tunes during Soul Sista Drea's show The Chapel of Eclectic Tunes on Sunday, November 24. Sir Kempson is originally from the Grand Valley and now based in Carbondale, Colorado.

Humbird's Siri Undlin stopped by KDNK during the Les is More show to preview their performance at Steve's Guitars on November 21, 2019.

Local singer-songwriter Jill Cohn graced KDNK with a brand new single from her latest album Balanced on the Rail. She is interviewed by Gavin Dahl and KDNK volunteer Barbara "Babs" Frota.

Marbin is a progressive jazz-rock band from Chicago. The band's founders Danny Markovitch and Dani Rabin shared stories about their music and touring before playing at Steve's Guitars on November 1.

The Kreutzer Sonata: In Words and in Music interweaves the narratives of Tolstoy’s novella Kreutzer Sonata with the music of Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich, and Beethoven’s monumental masterpiece that inspired the story. This is an excerpt of a new ensemble-piece production by BenFeng Music Studio, of which MinTze Wu is the founder and artistic director. KDNK's Raleigh Burleigh spoke with MinTze about her upcoming performance of this piece at the Christ Episcopal Church of Aspen on October 18.

The Arts Campus at Willits presents Pumpkin Jazz throughout the month of October. This series begins Saturday, October 5, with La Pompe Jazz performing gypsy jazz at the Ann Korologos Gallery from 5 to 9pm. KDNK's Cody Lee spoke with David Lawrence about La Pompe's new album and the upcoming show.

DJ Mammoth, AKA Jake Perry, invited local musician Naomi Pulver to perform live on Saturday, September 28, for his show "Life, The Universe & Everything."

Bob Sima is a singer-songwriter, spiritual teacher and musical mystic. Shannon Plummer is a shamanic practitioner, intentional creation coach, artist and singer. They perform at the Third Street Center on Friday, September 27th at 7pm. The event is co-presented by The Spiritual Center and Davi Nikent.

Jack Brendlinger's bronze sculptures are produced with the lost wax technique. With age, his work has become abstract, gravity defying, modern, and filled with whimsical characters. KDNK's Raleigh Burleigh joined Jack at The Launchpad to learn more. The show remains on display through October 4.

Local fabric artist Etar’s Transcultural Bonding In Clothing highlights her experiences working with locals in Bolivia, Uzbekistan, Dubai, and many parts of Europe. KDNK's Raleigh Burleigh stopped by The Launchpad to speak with Etar about these gifts from her soul. The show remains on display through October 4th.

Artist Ben Timpson is debuting Metamorphosis, a series of portraits honoring the memory of murdered and missing native women, at the Art Base. Back in January, KDNK’s Luke Nestler spoke with Ben about this work. Metamorphosis opens on September 13 at the Art Base with a reception and artist talk from 5 to 7pm.

It was a long in-studio, but it was magic from beginning to end. You could tell Dan enjoyed it too. He told a wonderful story about giving Wilt Chamberlain tennis lessons, and he had some incisive things to say about Bob Dylan, children, and the importance of radio to him. He also played a new song, Regent Street, as well as Baby Bye Bye and Take the Guns Away. Dan plays Steve's Guitars tonight.

Musicians Harper Powell, Gillian Grogan and Natalie Spears stopped by KDNK's studios to preview Ladies in the Round at Steve's Guitars, which also features Olivia Pevec. The show is on September 6th at 8pm.

Artists Julia March Crocetto and Cate Tallmadge both explore the present moment with paint and fabric. The results, touching on triumph and change, are currently on display at The Launchpad. For a glimpse into these works, and Cate's collaboration with artist Andrew Roberts-Gray, we join Raleigh Burleigh from the gallery...

Eleanor E. Yates was born in Denver, Colorado and has traveled the world painting murals. Ella is now channeling her creative positivity into creating Spirit-Up! It's a tabletop game that aims to inspire happiness and fun in its players. The community is invited to play a demo at the Third Street Center in the Senior Matters room on Thursday at 5pm, or Friday through Monday from 5:30 to 6:30pm.

Lipbone Redding stopped by KDNK to see Kat Rich during Jamburger & Fries. Lipbone hosts OmPrana Sonic Meditation at True Nature on August 20 at 6pm then plays at Steve's Guitars on August 21.