Happy Holidays from Fierce Bad Rabbit
Photos courtesy of Darren Mahuron

“Fresh, energetic and intelligent, Fierce Bad Rabbit takes you on a journey so interesting that you don’t want it to ever end. From the opening notes of “Everything Is Alright”, the first track on their eponymous debut EP, through the infectious melody and lyrics of “YOU!” off of their 2012 EP, “Live and Learn,” you know you’re in for something new and captivating. Tightly woven tapestries of notes and well-crafted lyrics delivered with disciplined passion by frontman Chris Anderson, who also plays guitar and keyboards, combined with the powerful yet perfectly nuanced viola and supporting vocals of Alana Rolfe, the rock-solid rhythmic backbone of Dayton Hicks on bass and Max Barcelow on drums create a constantly changing yet consistently fulfilling musical experience for the listener.

Photos courtesy of Darren Mahuron

The vocals themselves may occasionally make you think that you could be listening to a new project from Brandon Flowers of The Killers or Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem. The band clearly shares the influences of such indie favorites as Arcade Fire and The Shins, and there is a certain kinship with other leading-edge artists like The National, Iron & Wine and Band of Horses. But the music this Ft. Collins, Colorado-based quartet makes is all their own, and the more you hear it the more it comes across as a brilliant amalgamation of many musical styles and structures. Alternately joyful and somber, forceful and laid back, playful and contemplative, their songs challenge you to decide whether you should stand and listen intently or grab the person next to you and dance the night away.

Formed in 2009, the band released two solid recordings in scarcely more than a year: the self-titled debut EP and a full-length, 15-song sophomore effort, “Spools of Thread”. After making an immediate impact on the increasingly sophisticated and crowded Colorado music scene, playing to packed houses at local hot spots in Ft. Collins, Denver and elsewhere and drawing large crowds at busy festivals like the Westword Music Showcase and UMS, the band is now touring extensively, including appearances at America’s preeminent independent music gathering, South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, the storied Viper Room in Los Angeles, California, and many, many more.

Listen once and you’ll be impressed. Listen again — and see them perform live — and you will be a fan. From that point on you’ll want to see them again and again, and you’ll join the growing ranks of people eager to see what happens next for this talented group called Fierce Bad Rabbit.”

Find FBR at www.facebook.com/fiercebadrabbitmusic  or www.reverbnation.com/fiercebadrabbit

Photos courtesy of Darren Mahuron

Steve Conn (Bio below) coming through Colorado on tour and Colorado’s own Jen Korte joined in song by the luminous Jessica DeNicola  (you may know her from John Common & Blinding Flashes of Light)!

Jen Korte hit the ground running since she first picked up a guitar 9 years ago. Raised in Texas, this 29 year old songstress, had a strong desire to tap into her eccentric Austin surroundings when she was 18. She began teaching herself to play and soon thereafter began playing small gigs in Austin and surrounding areas. Some of her earlier years landed her opening spots for national acts; Tegan and Sara, Melissa Ferrick, and Bitch (formerly of Bitch and Animal). In 2005, she packed whatever she could fit in her car and headed off to Denver, CO and has been there since. Since then, Korte has established her style, her name, and her band, The Loss. She has been nominated as the Denver Westwords Best singer/songwriter of 2008 and 2009 and has played several top venues in Denver including the Bluebird, The Gothic, and The Walnut Room opening for national acts: Chris Pureka, Cameron McGill and What Army, Michelle Malone, The Grand Archives, Red Wanting Blue, and Sarah Jaffe. She has been seen around Denver with local favorites: Gregory Alan Isaakov, Bela Karoli, and playing events for Flobots.org. She has also been seen accompanying Tiny Television as their female vocalist for Noise Pop Festival in San Francisco and Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles, CA. Jen Korte continues to play venues from New York to California and can be seen kicking up dust a few times a year in Austin and the surrounding areas. Someone has said that if “ Nick Drake and Janis Joplin had a love child, Jen Korte would be it.
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“Steve Conn may be the best singer you’ve never heard… a stirring vocalist whose voice commands instant attention.” –Lee Zimmerman, No Depression

NASHVILLE—(July 6, 2012) Trade hot days for cool music from Boulder’s most soulful expat. In what’s become an annual celebration of Colorado’s past and present musical talent, singer-songwriter Steve Conn—he of the Louisiana roots, Nashville residence, and work on nine Grammy-nominated records—returns to the Front Range for two performances in August. Conn will play a solo evening of piano and vocals at Avogadro’s Number in Fort Collins on Thursday, August 9, and a concert with band members Chris Engleman on bass, Steve Ivey on drums, and Bob Rebholz on saxophone at Nissi’s in Lafayette on Saturday, August 11. Music Row magazine called Steve Conn “one of the best singers ever to amble into Music City,” and compared his songwriting to Allen Toussaint, Carole King, and Townes Van Zandt. Before Conn settled in Nashville, he made his home in Boulder and Denver, honing and delivering his unmistakable sound at his legendary weekly Sunday night solo spot at the Hotel Boulderado’s Mezzanine lounge, with the New Orleans funk of Gris Gris, and in a two-year stint as eTown’s first musical director.

Tune to KRFC 88.9FM Friday, August 10th thru Sunday, August 12th — or listen online.

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FRIDAY 8/10

5:20 PM
Wasteland Hop
(Hip Hop)

6:10 PM
Dubskin
(Reggae)

7:15 PM
Euforquestra
(World/Reggae)

SATURDAY 8/11

11:05 AM
Shatterproof
(Alt. Rock)

12:10 PM
Party Boys of the Century
(Ska)

1:00 PM
Bad Brad & The Fat Cats
(Blues)

2:05 PM
The Congress
(Rock)

3:10 PM
Places
(Rock, Pop, Soul)

4:15 PM
Future Jazz Project
(Hip Hop, R&B, Soul)

5:20 PM
Katie Glassman Quintet
(Americana)

6:25 PM
John Common & Blinding Flashes of Light
(Indie, Rock)

7:30 PM
Mama Lenny & The Remedy
(Soul, R&B)

SUNDAY 8/12

11:00 AM
Sangre Nueva
(Latin)

12:20 PM
NuMundo
(Latin)

1:40 PM
Cassie Taylor & The Soul Cavalry
(Rock, Blues)

2:45 PM
The Widow’s Bane
(Folk)

Griff, Max, Stelth (3 of 5 Dovekins), Alex (intern/sound), Andrew (host) & Drew (sound) from left to right. Photo by Cindy Schneider @2011

“ Dovekins consists of members Blake Stepan, Stelth Ulvang, Griff Snyder, Laura Goldhamer and Max Barcelow. All members are able to play multiple instruments, a characteristic that not only separates them stylistically but allows a greater range of sounds in their music.

Thanks to this versatility, Dovekins is able to effortlessly go from delicate, breathy acoustic folk (“Raining Buttons”) to Bellingham-esque accordion-driven folk (“Broke Trombone”). For some bands, however, especially new ones, the lack of a defined sound can make it difficult to build an audience. Typically, bands will wait until they have a loyal fan base to start experimenting (e.g. Radiohead, Kanye West and more recently, Yeasayer and Minus the Bear).

But in this case, the fact that Dovekins can’t be pigeonholed works to their advantage. The success of artists like Bon Iver and Fleet Foxes have certainly attributed to a bit of a “folk revival” and the recent influx of folk-centric bands can make it hard for a new group to gain attention. Dovekins’ wide stylistic range certainly gives them a leg up. “~ Matt Crowley/The AS Review

The annual showcase of new, emerging, and established Colorado artists talent reached all corners of the community on KRFC’s airwaves and online.  On the streets of the festival, the contribution of KRFC volunteers raised funds for our beloved community radio and put a printed copy of our new programming schedule in the hands of thousands of community members. Did you catch part of the festival on KRFC? Tell us what you thought.

Are you a member of KRFC? If not, become a member today to help us make great radio that is local, noncommercial, and volunteer powered.

In a long career that has seen him come full circle from a Boston based sincere folkie through time spent as lead vocalist for southern cult rockers the Truly Dangerous Swamp Band and back to his folk roots, songwriter and singer Jaime MIchaels has always remained true to one thing ~ the song.

In the fall of 2010, Jaime toured the West coast (where he performed a premier showcase at the FAR-West Folk Alliance conference) and for the first time, the Pacific Northwest with shows in Oregon & Washington. He also joined with the Greater New Orleans Foundation to release a single of his song “black river”, with all of the proceeds being donated to the Foundation to help Gulf residents still being adversely affected by this year’s oil spill.

The upcoming year, 2011, will start with an Official Performance Alley showcase at the International Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis. February 1, 2011, is the scheduled release date for Jaime’s 8th solo album, “the man with the time machine”which includies guest appearances from Blues Traveler’s John Popper, accordionist Joel Guzman, banjo wizard Jeff Scroggins, mandolin player Sharon Gilchrist and Austin duo, the Flyin’ A’s..

This is Michaels’ best work yet. At least so far…

“He writes songs with special meanings…with a sense of purpose, a sense of belief that music is as critical to life as breathing itself.” Wanda Fischer WAMC / NY”

MUSIC (Live from the Lyric’s Rooftop!): Wire Faces and Action Bastard

ART: Keith Von Eron and Ryan Guillaume

FILM: Parker St, Wonderboy, and works of Tomas Herrera, and Darren Mahuron!

OTHER: To be announced

DRINK SPECIAL: To be announced

Byllynsgate Ball is a biweekly music, art, and film spectacular sponsored by KRFC! Each event is only $4 dollars and kicks off at 6pm with live music and painting followed by short films at 7pm. These films could be anything from Parker St to Wonder-Boy to anything else local filmmakers submit. And speaking of submissions, we’re always looking for new short films to screen, artists to paint, and bands or musicians to rock! If you’re interested, shoot us an e-mail at ByllynsgateBall@gmail.com.

Thank you for tuning in to KRFC’s audio broadcast of Bohemian Nights at New West Fest 2011!

The annual showcase of new, emerging, and established Colorado artists talent reached all corners of the community on KRFC’s airwaves and online.  On the streets of the festival, the contribution of KRFC volunteers raised funds for our beloved community radio and put a printed copy of our new programming schedule in the hands of thousands of community members. Did you catch part of the festival on KRFC? Tell us what you thought.

Are you a member of KRFC? If not, become a member today to help us make great radio that is local, noncommercial, and volunteer powered.

Introducing KRFC’s New Programming Schedule

Starting August 8th, KRFC changed our programming schedule in order to better connect our programming and provide the best listener experience through a natural flow of music and talk throughout the day.

CLICK HERE to see the new schedule

Over the next few months please let us know what you think of our programming changes. Tell us what you like. Tell us what you don’t like. You’ll be taking part in an active dialog that is vital for a vibrant and connected community radio station. Your input is the crucial component needed to guide the future sound of KRFC, and the help us to truly become the voice of our community and the soundtrack for Northern Colorado.

We will do our best to not only respond personally to your feedback, but to also broadcast your comments on the air in order to generate discussion about our programming and the role of the community listener in community radio.

Please send you comments and feedback to comments@krfcfm.org or call 970.221.5075 and to speak or leave a message for Executive Director, Brian Hughes.

If you have any questions about the programming changes or want to know more about the thought processes and reasoning behind the decisions that were made, please feel free to e-mail or call Brian (ed@krfcfm.org) and he will be happy to share any and all information about the journey to the current KRFC schedule.

Thank you for your continued support for community radio in Northern Colorado.We look forward to hearing from you.

The annual showcase of new, emerging, and established Colorado artists talent reached all corners of the community on KRFC’s airwaves and online.  On the streets of the festival, the contribution of KRFC volunteers raised funds for our beloved community radio and put a printed copy of our new programming schedule in the hands of thousands of community members. Did you catch part of the festival on KRFC? Tell us what you thought.

Are you a member of KRFC? If not, become a member today to help us make great radio that is local, noncommercial, and volunteer powered.

Introducing KRFC’s New Programming Schedule

Starting August 8th, KRFC changed our programming schedule in order to better connect our programming and provide the best listener experience through a natural flow of music and talk throughout the day.

CLICK HERE to see the new schedule

Over the next few months please let us know what you think of our programming changes. Tell us what you like. Tell us what you don’t like. You’ll be taking part in an active dialog that is vital for a vibrant and connected community radio station. Your input is the crucial component needed to guide the future sound of KRFC, and the help us to truly become the voice of our community and the soundtrack for Northern Colorado.

We will do our best to not only respond personally to your feedback, but to also broadcast your comments on the air in order to generate discussion about our programming and the role of the community listener in community radio.

Please send you comments and feedback to comments@krfcfm.org or call 970.221.5075 and to speak or leave a message for Executive Director, Brian Hughes.

If you have any questions about the programming changes or want to know more about the thought processes and reasoning behind the decisions that were made, please feel free to e-mail or call Brian (ed@krfcfm.org) and he will be happy to share any and all information about the journey to the current KRFC schedule.

Thank you for your continued support for community radio in Northern Colorado.We look forward to hearing from you.

August 12th – 14th - Bohemian Nights at New West Fest in downtown Fort Collins

August 12th – 13th – Dark Star Orchestra at the Mishawaka Amphitheater

August 14th – Robert Earl Keen at the Mishawaka Amphitheater

KRFC will audio broadcast Bohemian Nights at New West Fest 2011!

KRFC is proud to announce that we will be featuring an audio broadcast of Bohemian Nights at New West Fest from the Mountain Stage all weekend! You can tune in starting Friday, August 12^th at 5:40pm, Saturday at noon, and Sunday at 11:40am to be able to listen to some of the GREAT Colorado bands that are playing Bohemian Nights! Patti Fiasco, White Water Ramble, Cracker, Nathaniel Rateliff and Fairchildren, Lindsey O’Brien Band and so many more!

You can stream online all weekend long!

A band line-up and schedule can be found here.

KRFC Schedule Changes to take effect on August 8th

Starting August 8th, KRFC will change our programming schedule in order to better connect our programming and provide the best listener experience through a natural flow of music and talk throughout the day.

CLICK HERE to see the new schedule

Over the next few months please let us know what you think of our programming changes. Tell us what you like. Tell us what you don’t like. By telling us what you want your community radio station be you take an active part of the dialog that is vital for a vibrant and connected community radio station. Your input is the crucial component needed to guide the future sound of KRFC, and the help us to truly become the voice of our community and the soundtrack for Northern Colorado.

We will do our best to not only respond personally to your feedback, but to also broadcast your comments on the air in order to generate discussion about our programming and the role of the community listener in community radio.

Please send you comments and feedback to comments@krfcfm.org or call 970.221.5075 and to speak or leave a message for Executive Director, Brian Hughes.

If you have any questions about the programming changes or want to know more about the thought processes and reasoning behind the decisions that were made, please feel free to e-mail or call Brian (ed@krfcfm.org) and he will be happy to share any and all information about the journey to the current KRFC schedule.

Thank you for your continued support for community radio in Northern Colorado.We look forward to hearing from you.

KRFC’s Annual Record Fair was a great success!

THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the event a great success! Your hard work, donations and support mean so much to KRFC – thank you!

KRFC Call for Volunteers…PLEASE!

KRFC needs your help in filling volunteer spots for Bohemian Nights at New West Fest! Volunteers will represent KRFC at the event and will be positioned at entry/exit points for designated alcohol areas OR at ID check stations at the event.  All volunteers must we 18 or older and able to do a 4 hour shift. For more information contact our volunteer coordinator, Andrea Bradstreet at 970-221-5075 or at andrea@krfcfm.org