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KRFC Communities that WorkThe Evolution of KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Part IWhen previous Executive Director Jen Parker came on board, KRFC FM 88.9 Radio was struggling to be heard outside Fort Collins. Within a couple years the station evolved to become an exceptional resource for Colorado musicians. On the website (KRFCFM.ORG) the Community Hub features, among other things; award-winning podcasts for all interests, local resources for volunteering and a variety of events. As well, find out about the rise of KRFC FM 88.9 Radiovision and "Live at Lunch".2025-07-1529 min
Fort Collins Fellas#69 - Justin Clapp, KRFC Radio Executive DirectorIn Episode 69 of the Fort Collins Fellas podcast, hosts Patrick and Chris sit down with Justin Clapp, Executive Director of KRFC 88.9 FM, Fort Collins’ beloved community radio station. With a decade of experience at KRFC and a deep passion for local music, Justin shares the behind-the-scenes story of how the station operates, its mission, and its role in uplifting Northern Colorado’s music scene.The conversation dives into KRFC’s impressive roster of over 75 DJs, the station’s unique commitment to local programming, and how Fort Collins and its vibrant arts community collaborate with KRFC to support and show...2025-05-0744 min
KRFC Around TownChristine Alice & Aubrey DaleAn hour-long folk and country concert with Christine Alice & Aubrey Dale. Playing for the KRFC Happy Hour Crowd at The Magic Rat in Fort Collins.2025-04-2457 min
KRFC Live@LunchJuiceBoxJuicy soul and funk music recorded live at KRFC2025-03-071h 02KRFC Live@LunchSlow CavesSlow Caves is a rock band from Colorado, consisting of Danish-American brothers, Jakob and Oliver Mueller, and their childhood friend David Dugan. After signing with Old Flame Records in 2016, they released their debut EP, Desert Minded, in early 2017. The following year they released a double A side picture disc, Poser/Rover. The band spent the next three years touring extensively opening for bands like Third Eye Blind, Cold War Kids, Modest Mouse, Matt & Kim, Cake, Rooney, DIIV, The Kills, and performing at festivals like SXSW, Velorama, The Underground Music Showcase, and Treefort Music Fest. In 2019, th...2025-02-2155 minKRFC Around TownThe BurroughsFrom humble beginnings covering soul standards in their unlikely hometown of Greeley, Colorado, The Burroughs have traversed a decade of growth and reinvention to become a band that defies odds and transcends categorization. Since 2013, the 9-piece act has lit up stages around the country with their trademark brand of “sweaty soul music,” an invitation for audiences to dance, celebrate, and connect under a unifying and infectious groove.Bandleader and frontman Johnny Burroughs sings, dances, and screams audiences into a revival-like frenzy. His dynamite backing band includes sizzling horns and powerhouse rhythm section made up of some of Colo...2025-02-2052 min
KRFC Faith in ProgressBaha'i Faith - Interfaith Council program "Our Neighbors' Faith"A new Faith in Progress podcast is now available at https://www.krfcfm.org/shows/faith-in-progress/ and wherever you get your podcasts!The Baha'i Faith was featured at a recent event in the series Our Neighbors Faith, sponsored by the Fort Collins Area Interfaith Council, Multifaith and Belief Initiatives at CSU, and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office of the City of Fort Collins. The new podcast presents excerpts from talks by members of the local Baha'i Faith at that event, about their beliefs and practices.That's in the latest Faith in Progress podcast, now av...2025-02-1844 minKRFC Live@LunchWood BellyHonest, soulful, and bearing a sound all their own, Wood Belly sprouted from the roots of bluegrass to notch a unique home in the broader Americana scene and continues to captivate audiences across the country en route. With an unrelenting dedication to original songwriting, harmony singing, and artful arrangements, the quintet is forging a sound that is based in newgrass and flavored with alt-country, rock, and just enough jam to glue it all together. Wood Belly established themselves as a staple of the Colorado and national acoustic music scene by winning the 2018 Telluride Bluegrass festival band competition a...2025-02-1456 minKRFC Around TownTaylor Scott BandFor Taylor Scott, nothing is black and white. He operates in the grey areas between genres, creating his own colorful hybrid of roots-rock, funk, soul, and troubadour-style Americana. It's a sound that's as diverse as its creator, whipped into sharp shape by a musician who's equal parts guitar hero and singer/songwriter craftsman.2025-02-1356 minKRFC Live@LunchThe Wild ElderberriesThe Wild Elderberries are a band based along the Front Range of Colorado. The band plays all originals and was founded by Bill Aspinwall and Jack Lainson. Genres include Americana, Folk, Rock, Country, Blues, and Jazz.The members include:Bill Aspinwall – Guitars and VocalsBob Jefferies – Mandolin and VocalsSam Fuqua – BassJack Lainson – Guitar, Harmonica, and vocalsSteven Jackson – PercussionAll the band members have extensive experience in a variety of other bands, performing live in Colorado and other states. More bio material available at https://wildelderberriesband.com2025-02-0759 minKRFC Around TownCary MorinInternationally acclaimed as a mesmerizing live performer, Cary Morin’s soul-stirring voice and jaw-dropping fingerstyle guitar playing have captivated audiences for decades. Dial into Morin’s career catalog and discover a musical chameleon whose sonic landscapes fuse together the best of American roots music: blues, folk, soul, bluegrass and the timeless and distinctive sounds of the countryside, from the Western Plains and Rocky Mountains to the rolling Appalachian Piedmont and the rhythmic melting pot of the deep South. “Cary is a unique and brilliant player, songwriter and singer. I have huge respect for his style and techn...2025-02-0759 minKRFC Faith in ProgressLarimer Chorale talks about AnneliesThe Larimer Chorale will perform a musical piece based on the Diary of Anne Frank, called Annelies. On this new Faith in Progress podcast, I speak with Michael Todd Krueger, artistic director and conductor of the Chorale, about this work, and why he chose this piece for the Chorale to perform. That's in the latest Faith in Progress podcast, now available at: https://www.krfcfm.org/shows/faith-in-progress/ and wherever you get your podcasts! 2025-02-0329 minKRFC Live@LunchDavid Michael Boyd & Blue HideawayMuch of what David Michael Boyd has been doing the past ten years in Colorado has been with the non-profit, Blues Behind Bars, which plays live blues and rock music in prisons across Colorado.Blue Hideaway is a Jazz, Blues, and rock trio from Northern Colorado highlighting their early influences from Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience.2025-01-311h 07
KRFC Live@LunchJ. Shields & The Honey SpoonsBased out of Fort Collins, CO, this fun-loving Americana-Rock Collective, led by the dynamic singer-songwriter J. Shields, brings a unique blend of bluesy rock and vibrant Americana. With catchy rhythms and lively melodies, their music reflects on the intricacies of modern life while inviting everyone to celebrate and connect. Get ready to tap your toes, stomp your feet, and get up out ya seat!
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KRFC Faith in ProgressFaith Community NursesWhat is a “Faith Community Nurse"?
Faith Community Nurses are licensed, registered nurses who practice holistic health for self, individuals and the community using nursing knowledge combined with spiritual care. They function in paid and unpaid positions as members of the pastoral team in a variety of religious faiths, cultures, and countries. The focus of their work is on the intentional care of the spirit, assisting members of the faith community and other faith-based organizations to maintain and/or regain wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. FCN’s have a scope of practice defined by the American Nurses Asso...2025-01-2023 minKRFC Faith in ProgressLoveland SafeLot ParkingA new Faith in Progress podcast is now available at https://www.krfcfm.org/shows/faith-in-progress/ and wherever you get your podcasts! Loveland SafeLots Parking provides safe overnight space, and services, at two churches in Loveland, for people who have become homeless and are sleeping in their cars. I speak with the pastor of one of those churches, and a lot supervisor for the program. That's in the latest Faith in Progress podcast, now available at: https://www.krfcfm.org/shows/faith-in-progress/ and wherever you get your podcasts! 2025-01-2028 min
KRFC Live@LunchHunter Stone BandFrom his belting whiskey-soaked vocals to the bent notes of a slide guitar, Hunter Stone brings his unique approach songwriting to the stage.
Whether playing solo or with the band, Stone transports his audience through moving lyrics, powerful grooves, and his unique voice.
Stone's freshman album "Portaits of the New/Old West, Vol. 1 & 2" features vignettes of characters and stories of the western frontier, now and then.
"...a sonically eclectic batch of offerings that highlight his instrumental prowess as well as his outstanding vocal and tune-penning abilities." — Nick Hutchinson, Westword Magazine
In a...2025-01-171h 04KRFC Live@LunchHunter Stone BandFrom his belting whiskey-soaked vocals to the bent notes of a slide guitar, Hunter Stone brings his unique approach songwriting to the stage.Whether playing solo or with the band, Stone transports his audience through moving lyrics, powerful grooves, and his unique voice.Stone's freshman album "Portaits of the New/Old West, Vol. 1 & 2" features vignettes of characters and stories of the western frontier, now and then."...a sonically eclectic batch of offerings that highlight his instrumental prowess as well as his outstanding vocal and tune-penning abilities." — Nick Hutchinson, Westword MagazineIn a...2025-01-171h 04KRFC Live@LunchMusketeer Gripweed x CSU OrchestraMusketeer Gripweed has been a blues/rock fusion fixture in Colorado and beyond for over 18 years. With their music in the top 10 of Colorado artists on state radio stations, Gripweed continues to perform and tour regularly.Musketeer Gripweed is honored to have shared the stage with prominent acts such as:Los Lobos, Greensky Bluegrass, Trampled By Turtles, North Mississippi All-Stars, The Revivalists, Aquarium Rescue Unit featuring Col Bruce Hampton, JJ Grey and Mofro, Lucas Nelson and the Promise of the Real, Marcus King Band, John Brown’s Body, The Big Wu, Dumpstaphunk, Anders Osborne, Pimps Of J...2025-01-101h 05KRFC Around TownKind Hearted StrangersDrawing from all corners of the country, Kind Hearted Strangers began in the foothills of Colorado - where an impromptu open mic performance by songwriter Marc Townes quickly evolved into a dynamic touring band capable of bridging the gap between all out rock n’ roll and their harmony-driven roots. Since the release of the debut record “East // West” in 2021, the band has grown into a road-driven force, hungry for live music, delivering high-energy rock shows across the country.
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Released April 7th, 2023 - the band’s 2nd LP entitled “Now.here” features a collaboration with visual artist...2025-01-0953 minKRFC Live@LunchHeart TribeA Fort Collins, Colorado based indie folk collective with a passion for compassion, Heart Tribe is here to envelope the senses with powerful, dynamic lyrics that illustrate the value of human connection and healing. Originally formed in 2017, the group consists of Stephanie Heart Powers on guitar and vocals, Simon Cabrera on percussion, Jester Goldman on lead guitar, Destin Muller on bass guitar, and newest addition Sarah Melby, a founding member back in 2017, is back on flute. They hope to spread the message of love and acceptance beyond our differences through the influence of their sounds.2025-01-0353 minKRFC Around TownNational Parks soulful and soaring indie folk-pop collective based out of Provo, Utah, National Parks was formed in 2013 around the talents of Brady Parks, Sydney Macfarlane, Megan Taylor, John Hancock, and Cam Brannelly. Employing a stirring mix of classical, folk, rock, and pop with some electronic flourishes, the band issued their independent debut, Young, shortly after coming together. Their 2015 sophomore effort, Until I Live, saw them stepping away from the bucolic indie folk of their debut and heading in a more energetic -- though no less mellifluous -- pop direction, drawing acclaim from both critics and followers. The National Parks third studio...2025-01-0256 min
KRFC Live@LunchSqwervSqwerv is a nationally touring indie/jam quartet that brings elements of classic rock, psychedelic music, funk, and jam fusion for an experience like no other. The band explores rich sonic realms with a depth of improvisational virtuosity. Sqwerv focuses on songwriting with soulful melodies, and thought provoking lyrics. The band has released 2 new full length albums in 2024, and toured across the United States extensively. Sqwerv has shared the stage with George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Spafford, Eggy, Lespecial, Big Something, Squeaky Feet and many more.2024-12-271h 06KRFC Live@LunchOnce Upon a TuneBorn in 2017 from the solid bedrock of Fort Collins’ thriving Irish scene at Mulligan’s Pub, Once Upon a Tune is a lively, traditional, Celtic trio featuring the inspired, creative fiddle musings of Janel Vanderwarf, expressive guitar rhythms of Scott Steidley, and primal bodhran accompaniment of Mary Ellen Watterson.
Janel Vanderwarf picked up the fiddle at the age of sixteen and never looked back. Self-taught, Janel “found the soul” of her instrument at Alasdair Fraser’s world-renowned fiddle camp, Valley of the Moon. A consummate musician and beautiful vocalist, Janel is delightful to watch and will “dance her way” int...2024-12-201h 01KRFC Live@LunchJack Broadbent (Archive Release from Aug 2022)Jack Broadbent is no ordinary singer songwriter. He can break your heart and then turn around and set the world on fire. Combining elements of Blues, Folk, Rock n Roll and Jazz, Broadbent carries a lineage of true artistry into the 2000s that sets him apart from the rest.
His initial rise to fame was for his unique and explosive slide guitar playing. This notoriety was quickly solidified by his superb songwriting. Broadbent went from busking the streets of Europe to smashing the world stage alongside some of the biggest names in rock n roll.
...2024-12-1343 minKRFC Faith in ProgressArab Israeli ConversationIt may be a surprise to many Americans that about one-fifth of the population of the State of Israel is Arab. On this podcast, I speak with Layla Malander, an Israeli Arab and long-time resident of Fort Collins, about how Arabs in Israel are involved in the life of Israel, and how they have responded to the October 7 Hamas attack and to the Gaza war.
That's in the latest Faith in Progress podcast, now available at: https://www.krfcfm.org/shows/faith-in-progress/ and wherever you get your podcasts!
We welcome your comments on this or past podcas...2024-12-1022 minKRFC Live@LunchWhite Cat PinkElectronic Glam meets Krautrock, Bowie meets awesome. This is WhiteCatPink, musician extraordinaire. WhiteCatPink was sent to this planet by the Great I AM Supercomputer XIX to help spread a message of truth, simplicity and love in a world riddled with greed, war and insanity.
Drawing inspiration from a rich blend of the iconic French superstar, Serge Gainsbourg, the decidedly Teutonic sounds of NEU!, Kraftwerk, and Einstürzende Neubauten, the downtempo sounds of Mark Farina, and the rich harmonic structures of 70's English Progressive Rock, WhiteCatPink takes these into a suite of lush electronics informed in part by p...2024-12-061h 08KRFC Live@LunchPennies on the TrackPennies on the Track leans into harmonies and heartfelt songwriting, playing their unique mix of Americana, Folk, and Bluegrass from the Pacific Northwest to the Great Lakes and beyond. At home on Colorado's Front Range, this acoustic band fits nicely around campfires and amphitheaters alike.
Pennies on the Track brings sweet vocal harmonies and versatile acoustic instruments to a variety of styles from folk and bluegrass to country and rock n' roll. With original music and covers of some Americana's greatest, the band brings something for everybody.2024-11-2949 minKRFC Live@LunchEric Halborg (Dragondeer)Eric Halborg has been writing songs and performing live in Colorado for over 20 years. He’s played Red Rocks, Telluride Blues Festival and Electric Forest with his current band Dragondeer.
Before Dragondeer, Eric was the bassist and vocalist for the punk/indie band The Swayback that recorded at Capitol Studios with Andy Johns, the producer behind Led Zepplin, The Rolling Stones, and Television .
Halborg is currently in the electronic music duo Wabi. Eric has a degree in visual arts and worked for years as a graphic designer. Outside of music Eric loves standing sideways and car...2024-11-221h 07KRFC Around TownChristine Alice & Aubrey DaleLive at The Magic Rat in Fort Collins for the monthly KRFC Happy Hour2024-11-1957 min
KRFC Live@LunchChristine Alice & the Canyon EchoesChristine Alice is a multifaceted artist whose talent spans singing, songwriting, performing, acting, & music production. With a voice that captivates and lyrics that resonate, Christine has established herself as a dynamic presence in the music industry. Born and raised in the mountains just west of Fort Collins, CO she grew up listening to a diverse musical collection ranging from pop, country, rock, classical, to world music & beyond. The original music she crafts is both deeply personal and universally relatable. As a performer, she brings an electrifying energy to the stage, leaving audiences spellbound with her powerful vocal delivery and...2024-11-1550 minKRFC Faith in ProgressLesley Struc, Curator of Fort Collins Archive at Fort Collins Museum of DiscoveryA new Faith in Progress podcast is now available at https://www.krfcfm.org/shows/faith-in-progress/ and wherever you get your podcasts!
The Fort Collins Archive, located at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, is a storehouse of information and sources about the history of Fort Collins and Larimer County. In the new podcast, I speak with Lesley Struc, Curator of the Archive, about the Archive's holdings, how to donate memorabilia to the Archive, and how best to protect your precious items for the future.
That's in the latest Faith in Progress podcast, now available at: https://w...2024-11-1240 minKRFC Live@LunchDJ Williams BandD.J. Williams is an acclaimed guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer based in Denver, CO whose illustrious career has seen him traverse the globe, igniting stages ranging from intimate clubs to renowned festivals with his band’s fiery performances. Described by Premier Guitar as “… a monster… an inventive, effective, and ear-catching soloist, armed with a warm tone and superior chops,” Williams has unleashed his next creative achievement: new album “By Way Of RVA” on his own label Projekt Records.
Previous endeavors saw Williams tour with eclectic Richmond funk outfit DJ Williams Projekt and handle guitar for San Diego's legendary tour...2024-11-081h 00KRFC Live@LunchiZCALLiiZCALLi (iːs kæ liː)
Is a genre-bending rock band pushing the sonic envelope of conventional Latin sounds. Miguel Aviña (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Brenda Aviña (Bass) and Luiggy Ramírez (Drums) supported by a cast of some of Denver’s premier musicians, combine to create music for the relentless, the determined…the immigrant song. Inherently authentic and undeniably refreshing.
iZCALLi swigs its evolving sound from all wells of tradition, from Latin-tinged echoes to fuzz rock anthems saturated with rebellious spirit in English and in Español; creating the perfect molotov of nostalgia and euphoria, eq...2024-11-011h 00KRFC Faith in ProgressInterfaith Council's new program "Our Neighbors' Faith"An occasional event called Our Neighbors' Faith, sponsored by the Interfaith Council, CSU Multifaith and Belief Initiatives, and City of Fort Collins Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, brought people from different faith communities together to learn about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This podcast presents a recording of the talks by leaders of that Church, describing their beliefs and practices.2024-10-2825 minKRFC Live@LunchDave Beegle w/ Christian Teele & Michael OlsonDave Beegle is one of the most talented, respected, and creative musicians in the state of Colorado. Whether as sideman for various big-name musical acts (Liz Barnez and Taylor Scott among them), head honcho in the eclectic Dave Beegle Acoustic Band, or just letting his classic rock flag fly in the Dave Beegle Blues Band, Dave's incredible command of his guitar is somewhat at odds with his approachable, humble nature. 2024-10-2548 minKRFC Live@LunchRADO LIVE@LUNCHIn 2019 RADO formed and took up the cause in Denver’s prolific music scene. The band melds together ferocious psychedelic rock music with syncopated dance grooves and stylistic melodies while mixing in thoughtfully crafted lyrical & vocal hooks. The music of RADO is heavily centered around building improvisational jams that reach soaring and everlasting peaks.2024-10-1859 min
KRFC Live@Lunchd'LoveliesWith 3-part harmonies and hot guitar licks, d’Lovelies bring upbeat, danceable tunes to venues around the Front Range. Based in Lyons, Colorado, we play traditional blues, jazz, Western swing, and original Americana. Led by guitarist and songwriter Rob Pate alongside vocalist Erin Friedman and bassist/vocalist Duane Webster, this musical phenomenon serves up rocking live performances that are De-lightful, De-licious, and De-Lovely.2024-10-1159 minKRFC Faith in ProgressFort Collins Museum of Discovery ExhibitsI speak with two members of the staff at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery about two upcoming exhibits at the Museum that complement each other on the shared topic of race and bias: Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity, and The Bias Inside Us.2024-10-0828 minKRFC Live@LunchTeresa Storch BandWhen you experience Teresa Storch Band, you first feel the solid, rhythmic energy: the pulse of a meditative ballad or the infectious groove of a jam-rock tune. Next, you notice the catchy, guitar-laden melodies. As your ears dig deeper you’ll find the lyrics pulling at your heart and soul. This is what happens when a singer/songwriter from the Boston area creates music with an electric guitarist from the New Jersey jam scene.
Teresa Storch Band grew organically from the meeting of (now husband and wife) Teresa Storch and Peter Lacis. Storch’s soulful voice and lyrics com...2024-10-041h 03KRFC Live@LunchDamien Gunn and the Magnificent Bang BangsFrom Backroads Ballads to Boot Stompin' Beats: The Raw Grit and Glory of Damien Gunn Band
They ain't your average Nashville darlings, these rough-and-tumble troubadours hailing from the heartland. Damien Gunn Band bleeds red, white, and blue through every sweat-soaked chord and whiskey-soaked lyric. Their music? Forget neatly polished pop-country or radio-friendly ballads. This is American grit distilled into six-string anthems and foot-stompin' rhythms, a sonic tapestry woven from the threads of classic rock and modern country, with a generous splash of outlaw spirit thrown in for good measure.
Think Springsteen jamming with Skynyrd in...2024-09-2749 minKRFC Faith in ProgressTeen Self-Care Fair w/ Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer CountyYouth suicides are a concern in Colorado. A Teen Self-Care Fair is planned for October 13 at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, to give young people alternatives to that concern.
I spoke with two of the planners of the Fair, Laura Vilaret-Tuma of the Museum of Discovery, and Rachel Olson of the Alliance for Sicide Prevention, about the fair, and the results they are hoping for.
That's in the latest Faith in Progress podcast, now available at: https://www.krfcfm.org/shows/faith-in-progress/ and you can now subscribe to Faith in Progress wherever you get your podcasts! 2024-09-2620 minKRFC Live@LunchGraham Good & the PaintersGraham Good is hailed as the Messiah of Modern Rock (Nick Stock, jambands.com) due to his infectious energy and classic song writing. Specializing in Feel-Good//Funk-Folk-Rock, this group touches on a plethora of genres that help make them an easy band for any new fan to instantly connect with. The band has played iconic Denver venues such as Red Rocks, The Ogden, The Gothic, and The Bluebird opening up for acts such as Caamp, Andy Frasco, Satsang, and Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers. The Painters are a band of trained musicians who aim to pull the heartstrings of...2024-09-201h 05KRFC Faith in ProgressCross-Cultural CommunicationCross-Cultural Communication is the topic of a class to be offered on October 9 by the Fort Collins Human Relations Commission. Barb Kistler, vice-chair of the Commission and one of the program's facilitators, tells us about what to expect when we join the class, and how to register for the free event.2024-09-1627 min
KRFC Live@LunchHeart MedicineHeart Medicine is a soulful reggae-pop woman-led band from Fort Collins, Colorado. The band focuses on making music about positivity, celebrating life even when life is hard, and smiling till your cheeks hurt. Don’t be surprised when Amy’s heartfelt lyrics and captivating vocals leave you wanting more. Heart Medicine was initially formed as Amy in the Peace Pipes in the winter of 2014 in Amy Russell’s effort to expand her solo piano/vocals into something that could encapsulate the energy and passion of her vulnerable lyrics. Music has been a powerful outlet for Amy that has given her a...2024-09-1353 minKRFC Live@LunchSteep Canyon RangersSteep Canyon Rangers is made up of Graham Sharp on banjo and vocals, Mike Guggino on mandolin/mandola and vocals, Aaron Burdett on guitar and vocals, Nicky Sanders on fiddle and vocals, Mike Ashworth on drums and vocals, and Barrett Smith on bass, guitar, and vocals.
Over the band’s esteemed career, the three-time Grammy nominees have released 14 studio albums, three collaborative albums with actor and banjoist Steve Martin, been inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, and appeared on some of music’s biggest stages. In 2013, Nobody Knows You won the GRAMMY Award for Best...2024-09-061h 00KRFC Faith in ProgressConversation with The Center for Public Deliberation at CSUIt’s hard to have a rational discussion over differing opinions about almost anything, in America these days, but the Center for Public Deliberation at Colorado State University is training students to help change that. On a new Faith in Progress podcast, I speak with Martin Carcasson, Director of the Center, and one of his students, about their work.
That's in the latest Faith in Progress podcast, now available at: https://www.krfcfm.org/shows/faith-in-progress/ and you can now subscribe to Faith in Progress wherever you get your podcasts! 2024-09-0534 minKRFC Live@LunchJohn Craigie & Madeline HawthorneJohn Craigie
John Craigie rallies a closeness around music anchored by his expressive and stirring songcraft, emotionally charged vocals, lively soundscapes, and uncontainable spirit. The Portland, OR-based singer, songwriter, and producer invites everyone into this space on his 2024 full-length album, Pagan Church. Following tens of millions of streams, sold out shows everywhere, and praise from Rolling Stone and more, he continues to captivate.
Madeline Hawthorne
Obsessed with music since her childhood on the East Coast, Madeline planted roots in Bozeman, MT during college and never turned back. She honed her talents t...2024-08-3050 minKRFC Live@LunchThe Deborah Solo TrioThe Deborah Solo Trio is a Denver-based indie band that features hooking melodies, guitar, cello, and a percussionist who plays drums, bass, and keys simultaneously. Their lyrics are raw and honest, and often explore belonging in all senses of the word. Since their start in 2014, the trio has performed at many highly regarded Colorado venues, including The Cherry Arts Festival, First Friday Art Walk, Evenings Al Fresco at the Denver Botanic Gardens, Stone Cottage Studios, and Swallow Hill.2024-08-2351 minKRFC Live@LunchHollow HeadFounded by Jimmy Adame and Elliott Miller, Denver-based rock band HOLLOW HEAD first introduced themselves with alternative folk-rock album ‘A Spark of Madness’, drawing comparisons to Radiohead, Bon Iver, and Bear’s Den. The album’s lyrical intimacy and truly alternative musical stylings first made ripples in the Colorado music scene and first put eyes on this newly-formed band.
After performing the debut record as a duo for a couple years, the duo expanded their live performance by adding multi-instrumentalists Ian Gerrard and John Baldwin to the lineup. Hollow Head took inspiration from other influences, like Soundgarden and Foo...2024-08-1656 minKRFC Faith in ProgressDelhia Mahaney and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work in Poudre SchoolsWith the new school year beginning, I speak with Delhia Mahaney, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Co-ordinator with the Poudre School District, about her work to keep students feeling safe from hate incidents while at school.2024-08-1532 minKRFC Live@LunchPeter Knudsen QuartetThe Peter Knudson Quartet is a new project consisting of seasoned musicians who have played together in a number of different settings. Peter Knudson will be debuting his original music in a variety of genres. Peter has spent decades playing drums and percussion with many different groups along the Front Range since 1996 as well as touring in Europe. Peter Knudson on drums and vocals, Dawson O'Dowd on keys, Jo Asker on bass, Dave Lunn on saxophone.2024-08-0944 minKRFC Faith in ProgressParents Circle Families ForumThe newest Faith in Progress podcast is a recording of a discussion between about 80 people in Fort Collins (live and virtual) with two spokespeople of the joint Palestinian-Israeli peace group Parents Circle Families Forum. The group is made up of Israeli and Palestinian families, each of whom has lost a close loved one to the conflict; they have all chosen reconciliation over revenge, and work together for peace.2024-08-051h 10KRFC Live@LunchThe 14ersThe 14ers is an adventure-inspired music project led by outdoor travel guide and songwriter Ryan Kirkpatrick, based out of Fort Collins, Colorado.
Refining their own signature style of Mountaintop Folk-Pop, The 14ers are preparing to release a full-length album stocked with radiant passion, endearing melodies, and refreshingly authentic songs. Ryan draws songwriting inspiration from the places and the people surrounding him as he travels around the globe sharing his love for the outdoors leading skiing, photography, and hiking trips from Colorado to Mount Kilimanjaro. Over time, these special moments and experiences become the songs that document not...2024-08-0253 minKRFC Live@LunchAquilesAquiles is a 5 piece latin rock fusion band with metal influences. The lead vocalist Aquiles started the band over 10 years ago after growing up in the Ecuador music scene. Over the years the band has went through many iderations from salsa to rock and roll switching out band members along the way. In this weeks episode the band is performing songs from there upcoming Rock N’ Roll debut album that will be releasing sometime later in 2024.2024-07-2649 minKRFC Faith in ProgressThe Human LibraryI speak with Beth Jaeger and Barb Kistler of the Fort Collins City Human Relations Commission about The Human Library, a program in which human "books" will tell human "readers" "What's it like being me in Fort Collins." The Human Library will be held on Sunday, August 4, at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.2024-07-1924 minKRFC Live@LunchPoudre Valley PlayboysPoudre Valley Playboys, a collaboration of Colorado guitar phenomenon Josh Long and upright bass aficionado Mark Verschoor, is high-octane classic country-rockabilly-surf music that gets any crowd jumping and hollering within the first few bars.
Josh and Mark dig deep into the archives to pull out some overlooked gems of yesteryear in addition to cult classics from the rockabilly, country, and surf music scenes. A typical mixing-it-up medley they’ll do is “Ghost Riders in the Sky” mixed with “El Cumbanchero.” With Mark Vershoor’s powerhouse bass licks and Josh Long’s riveting electric guitar riffs, this duo sounds like a...2024-07-191h 01KRFC Live@LunchGREEN BUDDHAGREEN BUDDHA is Colorado's original NoCoast Reggae Rockers. GREEN BUDDHA’s unique original sound mixes influences from reggae, funk, ska, and New Orleans soul. GREEN BUDDHA is made up of vocalist & guitarist Seth Strickland, bassist & percussionist Matt Grundstad (Euforquestra, Dubskin), Drummer Jonny Jyemo (Jyemo Club, Garret Sayers Trio), keyboardist Matthew Wright (EUF/Dubskin) and keyboardist Wylie Jones (Itals, DRSC). 2024-07-121h 01KRFC Faith in ProgressSymposium on Human Trafficking with CSU Prof. Lumina AlbertCSU Prof. Lumina Albert tells about the Symposium on Human Tafficking, held this past Spring at CSU.2024-07-0928 minKRFC Faith in ProgressOutreach Fort Collins - Director Brad RhodaA conversation with Brad Rhoda, director of Outreach Fort Collins, a non-profit meeting the homeless where they are and connecting them to the services that they need.2024-07-0935 minKRFC Live@LunchSoviet MothersSoviet Mothers is a three piece indie alt rock band out of Fort Collins Colorado that was formed late in 2015. They describe there sound as Desert Rock, but with strong influences of Goth and New Wave that lend it a unique and often dark quality. Riff heavy guitar work gives way to powerful vocal parts that seek to convey the emotion and gravity of their songs without the need for lines of dense lyrical content. 2024-07-0554 minKRFC Live@LunchPi Jacobs & Heather Anne LomaxPi Jacobs draws inspiration from her unconventional upbringing in “The Land of Weed and Wine” aka Northern California. Blending roots-rock swagger and storytelling soul, her music has drawn comparisons to Tom Waits, Dolly Parton, and Lucinda Williams. Armed with an old Gibson, a “sultry” (Claremont Courier) “explosive” (Glide Magazine) voice, and a thumping homemade stomp box, Pi creates a show that is a fun, high energy, affair. Glen Starkey (New Times SLO),writes: "you'll forget your problems for a few hours”
Heather Anne Lomax has spent the greater part of the past decade putting her ow...2024-06-2859 minKRFC Live@LunchSour MagicNamed one of the Top 10 "Best Local 303 Acts of 2023" by Indie 102.3, Sour Magic is a five-piece band from Denver, CO, known for their unique blend of indie and psychedelic rock and energetic live performances.
Formed in 2021 and comprised of musicians from different cities, their diverse perspectives come together to tap into the supernatural to create infectious grooves that transport listeners to far-flung locations.
In 2023, Sour Magic released their debut album, “Forbidden Fruit”, including their three singles "Indigo", "Means to an End", and "High Tide" which had previously gained traction in both the Denver music scene and...2024-06-2459 minKRFC Faith in ProgressChurch World Service, an international refugee resettlement agencyConversation with Kristy Beachy-Quick, head of a recently opened Fort Collins office of Church World Service, an international refugee resettlement agency.2024-06-2024 minKRFC Live@LunchRuthless GinsbergArmed only with a mandolin, guitar, bass, drums, and their mighty voice, they roam Colorado's front range sweeping aside mistrust and grief with their anti-establishment melodies and tear-down-the-patriarchy harmonies. Not all heroes wear capes.2024-06-141h 02KRFC Faith in ProgressBarbara Bennett /ScamBuster / Larimer County Sheriff's OfficeBarbara Bennett, Chief ScamBuster at the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, talks about how to recognize a scam when we ae targeted, and what to do afterward if we fall for a scam.2024-06-0730 minKRFC Live@LunchAl’s Hwy50Al’s Hwy50 is a project of Al Laughlin, original member of Colorado band, The Samples. Al’s Hwy50 incorporates Reggae, Ska, Rock and Jazz voicings with melodic vocals and introspective lyrics. Live shows are notoriously lively and danceable.2024-06-071h 01KRFC Live@LunchTaylor Scott BandFor Taylor Scott, nothing is black and white. He operates in the grey areas between genres, creating his own colorful hybrid of roots-rock, funk, soul, and troubadour-style Americana. It's a sound that's as diverse as its creator, whipped into sharp shape by a musician who's equal parts guitar hero and singer/songwriter craftsman.2024-05-311h 02KRFC Faith in ProgressAnti-Defamation League's Mountain States, Scott LevinI recently spoke with Scott Levin of the Anti-Defamation League about the recent sharp increase in anti-Semitism in the country and in Colorado, including steps people can take if they feel they have been targeted, or have witnessed acts of anti-semitism or other forms of hate.2024-05-3135 minKRFC Live@LunchBlue RecluseBlue Recluse is a five piece power blues band. They play a wide range of blues, rhythm and blues, and country blues from the ‘40s to the present day. Powerful, sultry vocals in combination with a hard-groovin’ rhythm section and classic electric blues guitar and keys makes this band a blues lover’s dream. Put on your dancing shoes, because Blue Recluse will rock your soul with its unique brand of rare and classic songs by the likes of Koko Taylor, Etta James, Big Maybelle, Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin, as well as original songs like Close My Win...2024-05-271h 01KRFC Live@LunchA.M. Pleasure AssasinsA.M. Pleasure Assassins is hiding in the dishwater plans for world domination that slap your ass awake at four in the morning and leave you in a cold sweat, wondering if there’s anything to be done about the whole mess. With a new album out May 18, this Northern Colorado quartet is incensing audiences with their No Wave Post Rock a la Yo La Tengo meets Sunny Day Real Estate.2024-05-171h 06KRFC Faith in ProgressSafe Families for ChildrenSafe Families for Children is a faith-inspired alternative to children having to enter the state foster care system. As the movement's Northern Colorado director Roxy Tines explains in this new podcast, families experiencing difficulties can voluntarily place their child in a safe home for a limited period, until the difficulties are resolved, with help from volunteers from the organization.2024-05-1322 minKRFC Live@LunchMark OblingerMark Oblinger2024-05-101h 00KRFC Faith in ProgressRevolutionary Love - Keynote PresentationThis podcast presents the Keynote program for the new CSU Multifaith and Belief Initiatives, given by author and activist Valarie Kaur, based on her book See No Stranger, A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love.2024-05-0253 minKRFC Live@LunchPapamo and The VipersPapamo and The Vipers are a band based out of Boulder, Colorado. Papamo and The Vipers put on an electric and entertaining performance sure to get you moving.2024-04-2654 minKRFC Live@LunchMysteeMeet Mystee, the indie pop band that rose from the ashes in 2023 and quickly became a Fort Collins staple. Boston-Born and Cardiff-Bred, the band’s founder, Ilana Held, weaves tales of triumph and tribulation, beckoning you into a world where whimsy meets raw emotion.
Join Mystee as they embark on a journey of nostalgia, heartbreak, and rock and roll.2024-04-191h 02KRFC Faith in ProgressThe Larimer County Office on AgingThe Larimer County Office on Aging is holding its first annual Community Fair on May 1, to provide older Americans and their caregivers with information about services available to seniors. Rabbi Hillel talks with Tiffany Ballew, a supervisor in the Office on Aging.2024-04-1728 minKRFC Faith in ProgressChildSafe Executive Director, Kathleen BaumgardnerIn cases of child abuse, many victims' families are unable to afford the therapy that is often needed, both for the victim and the victim's family members. In this edition of Faith in Progress, I speak with Kathleen Baumgardner, Executive Director of ChildSafe of Colorado, a non-profit organization that makes the needed therapy available to those needy families.2024-04-0829 minKRFC Faith in ProgressJamie Moyer, CSU Health NetworkRabbi Hillel speaks with Jamie Moyer, J.E.D.I. (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) at CSU Health Network about successes in this work, and how we can all contribute to further progress.2024-04-0227 minKRFC Faith in ProgressAlliance for Suicide Prevention in Larimer CountyDawn Kirk of Alliance for Suicide Prevention in Larimer County discusses what to do if we think a friend or family member is thinking about suicide.2024-03-2143 minKRFC Faith in ProgressUpRootColoradoInterview with co-directors of UpRootColorado, a non-profit seeking to reduce food waste in Colorado by helping to glean farmers' fields and distributing the food to those in need.2024-03-1234 minKRFC Faith in ProgressCombatants for PeaceThe podcast re-airs an interview from 2021 with an Israeli and a Palestinian who work together for peace in an organization called Combatants for Peace.2024-02-0831 min
Uncategorized – KRFC 88.9 FM10/20/22 Dolly Parton’s Imagination LibraryFaith in Progress on KRFC 88.9 FM Radio Fort Collins, Radio From Colorado for Colorado and the world:
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is coming to Larimer County! Rabbi Hillel speaks with Jack Tate, CEO of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Colorado, and Christina Cooper of United Way of Larimer County, who is organizing the Library locally, about the program, which provides age-appropriate books to children ages 0-5 years, to encourage literacy and prepare children for entering school.
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A little bit of BlueEpisode 11 - A deep(ish) insight into the minds of the coaching team at KRFCSteve and Reece catch up with ex-Chiefs prop, now KRFC Head Coach Brett ‘The Train’ Sturgess and the man with the biggest calves in the club, BIG Danny Noble.2020-08-2524 min
International Emerging Artist ShowcaseMary Sue and Emma Marie return to KRFC 88.9 ~ Dec 2014This followup KRFC 88.9fm visit from 2014 with Mary Sue and Emma Marie features an interview plus original songs at the listed times:8:15 ~ Fairytale 11:15 ~ Eden17:30 ~ My Guitar and Me27:00 ~ Sparkle2017-08-1930 min
International Emerging Artist ShowcaseMary Sue & Emma Marie on KRFC 88.9 ~ June 2014Mary Sue Thompson was an incredible music teacher and life mentor to Emma Marie. This audio recording was Emma's first of multiple visits to the airwaves of KRFC 88.9 fm. Mary Sue was the most frequent guest on this live weekly show which aired from 2009-2015.www.krfcfm.org2017-08-1907 min
Rising Artist Mentorship Program (RAMP)Liana Price-Foster interviewed at KRFC 88.9One week after being interviewed by junior broadcaster Claire, Liana Price-Foster visits KRFC for a second interview, this time interviewed by Vincent. Liana was awarded a scholarship for a 10-day trip to Guatemala. The trip will take place in early August 2016 and is sponsored by GoAbroad.com, Walking Tree Travel, and the City of Fort Collins.RAMP is mentoring Liana in conducting interviews for international journalism experience.www.RAMP.guruhttp://bit.ly/2a1QvieHost/tech ~ Vincent2016-07-2903 min
Rising Artist Mentorship Program (RAMP)Jaanvi Gurung at KRFC 88.9Musician Jaanvi Gurung visits KRFC 88.9 fm to talk about her musical life. Songs covered are 'Somebody to Love' and 'Hair'.Host / tech ~ Vincent2016-07-1310 min
RAMP Junior Broadcaster Interviews7.03.16 Bloom at KRFC 88.9'Bloom' is an exciting new musical trio, featuring Josh Rosen of Shakedown Street (http://shakedownstreetband.com/) and his two daughters Emily and Claire. RAMP junior broadcaster Ben conducts this interview at KRFC 88.9. We also hear performed the Beatles classics "I'm Only Sleeping" and "Mother Nature's Son".Mentor & Tech ~ Vincent2016-07-0611 min
Rising Artist Mentorship Program (RAMP)6.26.16 The Reed Brothers at KRFC 88.9James and Bennie Reed visit the KRFC 88.9 studio for conversation and music, covering the song 'Hero' by Family of the Year.Host / tech ~ Vincent2016-07-0610 min
International Emerging Artist ShowcaseSammy D on KRFC 88.9Sammy D, musician, junior broadcaster, and BMX racer visits KRFC for music and conversation.Host/tech ~ Vincent2015-07-0825 min
International Emerging Artist Showcase7.06.15 Makenzie and Mason on KRFC 88.9Makenzie and Mason Culver from the rock band 'Paradox' speak with KRFC 88.9 about the band, plus two songs from their 'RISE at the Mish' set are aired.Host ~ Vincent2015-07-0726 min
International Emerging Artist Showcase6.25.15 Phillip Cutler on KRFC 88.914 year old violinist Phillip Cutler visits KRFC 88.9 for music and conversation.Host / tech ~ Vincent2015-06-3028 min
International Emerging Artist Showcase6.29.15 The Maples Brothers on KRFC 88.9Logan and Wyatt Maples visit KRFC for music and conversation.Host / tech ~ Vincent2015-06-3027 min
International Emerging Artist Showcase12.03.12 Grace Kuch on KRFC 88.9In late 2012, musician Grace Kuch visited KRFC for the second visit of many. Grace was 9 years old and just beginning to study guitar through Little Kids Rock. Many thanks to Chad Fisher and all the great local mentors to Grace as she grows as a musician, and a well spoken proponent of music education. During a later interview on Australian radio, Grace made this classic statement ~ "Music wakes up your brain and makes you think."Host / tech ~ Vincent2015-06-3020 min
International Emerging Artist Showcase6.22.15 Timothy Cutler on KRFC 88.9Performer Timothy Cutler with his first visit to the KRFC 88.9 Green Studio.https://midtownartscenter.comHost & tech ~ Vincent2015-06-2406 min
International Emerging Artist Showcase6.22.15 Elise Wunder on KRFC 88.9Colorado singer/songwriter Elise Wunder graces the Green Studio at KRFC 88.9 for great original music and conversation.www.EliseWunderMusic.coHost / tech ~ Vincent2015-06-2434 min
International Emerging Artist Showcase6.01.15 Project PYCH visits KRFC 88.9Jephta Bernstein and Vi Wickam visit KRFC 88.9fm, along with junior broadcaster and violinist Naomi for music and conversation.www.projectchambermusic.org2015-06-0929 min
International Emerging Artist Showcase5.18.15 KayLi Pollard on KRFCMelbourne, Australia performer KayLi Pollard talks to KRFC about her artistic life and sings three songs from stage musicals.Host / tech ~ Vincent2015-05-1908 min
Visibility 9-11KRFC 88.9 Membership Drive on Words of Freedom
The 2008 Spring Membership Drive at KRFC 88.9 FM presented a great opportunity for the launch of the first Week of Truth campaign, The National The Shell Game Buy In Week of Truth, April 16th – 22nd, 2008. As I have pledged, Visibility 9-11 will be purchasing 10 copies of The Shell Game, by Steve Alten during the Week of Truth. As I considered what I would do with these 10 books, it occurred to me that KRFC was right in the middle of their bi-annual fund raising drive and that it might be possible to get on as co-host of Word...2008-04-1600 min