KVNF - Mountain Grown Public Radio for Western Colorado

KVNF is grassroots, creative, volunteer based, community oriented public radio serving Western Colorado since 1979.

Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore in Concert at KVNF!

KVNF presents an evening of acoustic music in the intimate setting of the KVNF Talmage Lounge, 233 Grand Avenue in Paonia, Friday, March 19. Doors open at 7:00 and show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available at KVNF for $20.00. You can also call KVNF during business hours for ticket information - 970-527-4866 or 1-866 KVNF NOW.

Mollie O'Brien is one of roots music's best interpreters and singers. Her voice has been described as "smoky", "powerful", "bright" and "bold as sheet lightening". Whether she's shoutin' the blues or sliding through a bittersweet jazz ballad, one thing is certain:
Mollie O'Brien SINGS!

Kid's Pasta Project Benefit Dinner for KVNF!

The Kid's Pasta Project is holding a benefit dinner for KVNF Monday, March 22. Great local food, local cooks, local friends AND support your local community radio and the Kid's Pasta Project all at the same time! You can't beat that. Reservations can be made by emailing kidspastaproject@gmail.com. Make your reservations now to come out to the Scenic Mesa Ranch in Hotchkiss and "eat for KVNF"! You can see more information about KPP at http://kidspastaproject.org.

Music Festivals

Yes, even though there is still snow around us on the Western Slope, it's getting close to time for our great Colorado music festivals. KVNF supports live music and invites you to take a look at when and where this season's festivals are happening, get your tickets early and we'll see you out there enjoying live music. If you know of any festival you'd like to see listed that we didn't include, please let us know. 970-527-4866.

Undercurrents Coming to KVNF

Starting March 1, KVNF's overnight programming will be switching to "UnderCurrents", from midnight until 5:00 am. UnderCurrents is mixed and hosted by Gregg McVicar, former host of "Earthsongs", with a mix of Rock, Blues, Folk, Native, Americana, Funk, Electronica, Reggae, World, Dub, Roots and Alternative Country music. You can see more information about UnderCurrents on their website. Friday nights, "UnderCurrents" will follow "The Bone Conduction Music Show" that airs at midnight. Tune in March 1 and try out "UnderCurrents" for yourself.

Check Out Videos of Artists Coming to KVNF-land!

There are so many great live music shows coming to the Western Slope that you won't want to miss. We've lined up videos for you to take a look at some of the artists and where they will be appearing in the next couple of months. Check out our video page to see who's coming. For a full listing of shows on the Western Slope you can always go to the KVNF Entertainment Calendar.

DJ Training

All the DJs you hear on KVNF are volunteers from the community who love to share their musical interests with KVNF listeners. Have you ever thought about being a KVNF DJ? Here's what some of the DJs at KVNF have to say about their experiences. If you are interested in becoming a DJ, you have to be a member of KVNF and attend the DJ Training class. The next training is Tuesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 18. Call the station during business hours to sign up.

Get to Know Your KVNF DJs

Hear what some of your favorite KVNF DJs have to say as they share KVNF stories, experiences and the music they love. Take a look at pictures and hear their audio files.

Program Committee Survey Report

Some of you may have received calls from volunteers asking you questions about your experiences with KVNF. The results have now been collected and you can see the results here.

Living Locally For Less

Living Locally For Less is one of the short features aired on Chautauqua, KVNF's forum for local news and exchange of ideas. Chatautaqua airs on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:00 pm. The Living Locally For Less ladies, Connie and Jan give ideas and recipes using locally grown items. To see their latest recipes or listen to a past show, visit the Living Locally For Less webpage.

Top Music Picks of 2009

Check out the music your favorite KVNF DJs thought was hot for 2009. The list is still growing so keep checking back for the latest updates!

StoryCorps on KVNF

StoryCorps interviews recorded in Montrose and Paonia are now airing on KVNF! This independent nonprofit project has a mission to honor and celebrate one another’s lives through listening. StoryCorps recorded 120 interviews in our area. Each conversation recorded will be archived for future generations at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps interviews can also be heard on Morning Edition on National Public Radio.

Our stories are beginning to air on KVNF so keep listening for them. You can also listen to stories in our StoryCorps archive.

KVNF manager, Sally Kane and library manager, Myrna Westerman greet the StoryCorps team in front of Paonia Library.

Keep Up With What's Happening at KVNF!

Take a Look at KVNF!

KVNF's Photo Gallery is now live for you to take a look at events, musicians, volunteers and lots of pictures and memories from over the years. New pictures are always being added, so check back frequently.

Sign Your pet up for a KVNF Pet Membership

Yes, KVNF is now accepting Pet Members. All our pet members will receive a special KVNF pet tag with a unique ID number in case they wander from home and are found. With this number we can reunite the pet with their owners. See all the details and pictures of some of our newest pet members!

Looking for Something to Do?

Take a look at KVNF's community calendar to see what is going on in the KVNF listening area. You can choose to see entertainment, visual arts, or announcements of events or see all of them at once! See something on the calendar that looks intriguing? Click the link and see full details.

Have You Seen Your Favorite KVNF DJ???

Ever wondered what the DJ's whose voices you hear on KVNF look like? Now you can see for yourself. Many of our DJ's are pictured with their program descriptions. Just click on the Program Schedule and click on your favorite shows. That will take you to a show description, many which include pictures.

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