July 6: Shannon Wurst & 3 Penny Acre

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

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

"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

"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

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

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

"Insightful Progressive Folk" from Colorado based Jeremy Dion.

http://jeremydion.com/

Roger Wise hosts.

May 17- By All Means Band

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

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

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.