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Sweet Sunny South will perform a CD release party Saturday (5/1) at the Henry Strater Theatre in Durango.
This acoustic quartet plays a unique blend of new and traditional music, styles ranging from bluegrass, Cajun, oldtime to honky tonk. Based in Paonia, Colorado, the group has performed extensively throughout the West for the past 9 years and continues to gain a reputation for a lively and entertaining stage show, as well as great songwriting. Their new CD, Carried off by a Twister, is their fourth studio project, and is produced by Phil Wade of the Wilders.
Sweet Sunny South represents the traditional music of greats such as John Hartford and The Carter Family at the same time drawing influences from more contemporary bands.
Click here to download Darrell Scott’s new song “Colorado” from his upcoming CD A Crooked Road, coming out on May 24. Darrell will be back in the area for the Pagosa Folk & Bluegrass Festival June 4-6, and on tour with Robert Plant’s Band of Joy (also featuring Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller and Byron House), with an Albuquerque show on July 18.
Mountain Stage is back on KSUT and listeners are loving it on Sundays at 12 noon. Check out the line-up for the next two weeks:
April 25: Sam Bush, The Bottle Rockets, Lucero, Sons of Bill
May 2: Ani Difranco, Trombone Shorty, Chuck Prophet, Erin McKeown
New Tuesday night Jazz lineup:
8 PM: Jazz at Lincoln Center
With the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and a comprehensive array of guest artists, Jazz at Lincoln Center advances a unique vision for the continued development of the art of jazz by producing a year-round schedule of performance, education and broadcast events for audiences of all ages. The Peabody Award-winning program is hosted by actor Wendell Pierce.
9 PM: JazzSet
Every week, host Dee Dee Bridgewater brings you live performance jazz. With her fine, friendly voice, the amazing singer introduces sets from coast to coast, and beyond. JazzSet’s quality recordings capture the legends, today’s top bands, and promising new talent. Occasionally, the program dips into its archives and Dee Dee shares a moment that’s too good not to share.
10PM: JazzProfiles Singer Nancy Wilson hosts this Gold Medal award-winning, documentary series chronicling the people, places and events in jazz. Each program tells an informative and engaging story that celebrates the music and those who make it, covering significant anniversaries of the dearly departed, the instruments of jazz, jazz cities, families and more. While the program is not in current production, there is a significant and rich archive to choose from.
11 PM: European Jazz Stage
Produced by Radio Netherlands and hosted by Daniel Frankl, the program brings you performances from the continent’s hottest clubs, concert halls and festivals including the spectacular North Sea Jazz Festival. New and archival recordings are featured.
Filed under: Durango events, Four Corners events, KSUT event picks, KSUT happenings, KSUT programming
Our popular Friday morning host and blend producer Jim Belcher has accepted the challenge of taking over management of KSUT’s public service announcement calendars, both on and off-line.
The staff welcomes Jim’s increased level of involvement at the station. He’ll also be hosting the Wednesday Afternoon Blend and All Things Considered mid-week.
In addition to his recent public radio career move, Jim is a well known and talented musician and bass player in the Four Corners, where he does session work and performs with several different bands.
You can e-mail him at jim@ksut.org. And, you can easily submit your public service announcements, directly, and online at ksut.org.
Filed under: KSUT fund-drive
It’s KSUT’s lapsed member day, and another chance for listeners to renew their membership or become one for the first time. We’ve got great thank you gifts, including the new release from James Taylor and Carole King: “Live at the Troubadour”, (a double CD and DVD); and the brand new CD from Willie Nelson: “Country Music”, produced by T Bone Burnett and featuring Ronnie McCoury, Jim Lauderdale and Buddy Miller.
If new music is not incentive enough, we have a fantastic drawing taking place this evening at 6 for the following great events:
Grand prize: A pair of all access passes to the Pagosa Folk and Bluegrass Festival, June 4-6, including 2 nights lodging at the new Eco-Lodge at the Springs Resort and Spa. The line-up includes The Belleville Outfit, Darol Anger and the Republic of Strings, The Matt Flinner Trio and many more.
Second: a pair of tickets to Robert Plant and the Band of Joy Tour at the Sandia Casino in Albuquerque, NM, July 18. Featuring Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Patty Griffin, Darrell Scott, Byron House and Buddy Miller.
Third: a pair of tickets to the Taos Solar Music Festival, June 26 & 27, featuring Michael Franti & Spearhead, and Los Lonely Boys.
Call in your pledge today at 563-0255, 1-800-569-5788. Or, pledge on-line.
Filed under: Four Corners events
Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort raised $43,000 this past ski season on behalf of several local non-profits, including KSUT. Thanks Skiers & Snow Boarders for your support. Thank you Purgatory – Amazing! Ron Corkish with La Plata County Searh & Rescue, Anne Beach with Music in the Mountains, Sarah Comerford with Manna Soup Kitchen and Sven Brunso & Beth Holland of DMR stopped by for some on-air conversation and music.
Local non-profits reaped the benefits of over $43,000 raised through the Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort Locals & Benefits Days in 2009-2010
Check out the latest from NPR’s very cool series of in-office musical interludes.
And tune-in next Friday at noon for Dylan’s latest CD “Women + Country”, produced by T-Bone Burnett and featuring Neko Case, our feature of the week.
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Chris Jones and The Night Drivers are back at the Meltdown and will join us live on KSUT during the Morning Blend on Friday with Jim Belcher at 11. Tune-in for some great live bluegrass and conversation.
Jones is no newcomer to the musical spotlight. His resume includes appearances and recordings with some of the world’s most respected musicians including The Chieftains (he was featured on their 2003 U.S. tour), Earl Scruggs, Vassar Clements, Lynn Morris Band, April Verch Band, the McCarters and the award-winning quartet Weary Hearts, among others. He has performed as a sideman at the Grand Ole Opry and has been seen on such television shows as Conan O’Brien, Emeril Live, and The Grand Ole Opry Live. Jones’ collaboration with legendary country singer/songwriter Tom T. Hall led to the release of the duet “Man On The Side Of The Road” from Chris’ “Just a Drifter” album, which became one of the Top 5 airplay bluegrass songs of 2001. Most recently, he appeared in the PBS series “The Appalachians” as both a performer and commentator.
Chris Jones has been named Broadcaster Of The Year at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s annual awards for his work as a DJ on Sirius Satellite Radio’s bluegrass channel, Jones also took home a co-writer’s Song Of The Year trophy for “Fork In The Road,” the title track of an Album Of The Year winner by the Infamous Stringdusters. Jones will be broadcasting interviews and selected sets live from the 2010 Meltdown on satellite radio.
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Check out this classic video clip of “The Outta Hand String Band” playing a sidewalk gig in front of Animas Trading during Meltdown 2005.
Since 1995, a volunteer group of local acoustic music devotees have been presenting The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, an extraordinary and lovable little festival. The Meltdown features three unique, intimate main stages, a super jam, barn dance (Durango style), Saturday night Celtdown, and music flowing from bars, restaurants, coffee houses, and downtown streets and sidewalks – and don’t forget the workshops. The festival is based out of the historic Strater Hotel where jamming and merriment goes on into the wee hours of the morning.
This year’s lineup of national, regional and local bands includes: Audie Blaylock and Redline; Chris Jones and the Night Drivers; Town Mountain; Gold Heart; Riley Baugus with the Stuart Brothers; Finders and Youngberg; Blue Canyon Boys; Duke City Swampcoolers; Antero Junction; The Badly Bent; Wild Mountain; Bar D Wranglers; Waiting on Trial; Under the Radar; Blue Moon Ramblers; San Juan String Band; The Scrugglers; Jack Ten High; Colorado College Bluegrass Ensemble; Patrick Crossing; Giants Dance and Whistle Stop.
Everything you need to know is at durangomeltdown.com. Don’t miss Hugh Felt’s “The Grass is Bluer” on KSUT, Thursday evening for a preview from 8-10.
Get out there and enjoy, dance, attend a workshop, or play some live music!
A beauty from the archives - Dianne Reeves visits with Ron at the KSUT studios.
After 15 years as our resident jazz aficionado, Ron Fundingsland is leaving KSUT to pursue other interests. Ron has shared his extensive knowledge of, and incredible ear for jazz through his popular weekly program Straight Ahead. His made-for-radio voice has ushered listeners through All Things Considered and evening programming several nights a week. His appreciation and broad knowledge of music of all kinds have made his Afternoon Blends among our best.
Ron’s behind-the-airwaves work at KSUT has also made him a significant asset. He established KSUT as a credible resource for new jazz within the closely knit industry, and, despite our small station size, is recognized as one of the premier jazz directors in public radio. Ron also managed the station’s public service announcements for several years, maintaining an online and on-air calendar in support of local non-profits.
While he is known to listeners for his on-air creativity, there is a visual side to his artistry that should not be missed. Ron is a professional artist, one area he intends to return his focus to following his departure from KSUT. He creates intaglio prints and etchings in his studio in Bayfield. His remarkable work is represented in galleries and art museum collections around the country.
Ron will be greatly missed by staff and listeners alike. We wish him the very best. Check out his work:www.ronfundingsland.com
The final broadcast of Straight Ahead will be Tuesday, April 13, 8-11 PM.
