KXT 91.7 Live Sessions bring classic artists and new breaking acts into our studio for live performances and interviews. Check out videos and audios of our recent and archived sessions!
Recent Performances:
Dawes (3/4/10)
Dawes sprung from the ashes of the band Simon Dawes, as lead singer and guitarist Taylor Goldsmith steered his new group into more country-rock territory, emulating the Laurel Canyon sound of the early 1970’s. Their debut release North Hills, prompted Rolling Stone to call them “the most promising purveyors of new-school country folk.” They bring [...]
Port O’Brien (3/3/10)
Port O’Brien’s indie folk-rock sound solidified when founding duo Cambria Goodwin and Van Pierszalowski added a rhythm section, giving their music a sonic lift that has propelled them to critical acclaim. Tours with Bright Eyes, Nada Surf, and Modest Mouse brought them to new audiences, while their latest release Threadbare has gained the band an [...]
Laura Veirs (2/24/10)
Laura Veirs’ latest single, “July Flame”, from the album of the same name, has been in heavy rotation at KXT since we received it. Veirs’ songwriting, paired with boyfriend Tucker Martine’s production, creates an ethereal mood, with lyrics informed by her years of experience and travel. She gained a horde of new fans with her [...]
KatsüK (2/17/10)
Mixing funk, reggae, and tribal sounds to form his own hybrid, Daniel KatsüK recently scored one of Fort Worth Weekly’s top 10 songs of the decade with “Evergreen”, from his 2008 release Out In the Wind. He brings his native-influenced sound to the KXT studio for a Wednesday morning performance with Gini Mascorro.
Video: KatsüK [...]
Smile Smile (2/10/10)
Dallas pop duo Smile Smile’s music comes from the wreckage of a relationship — one involving both members of the band. Ryan Hamilton and Jencey Hirunrusme were together when they made their first record, Blue Roses, but split before their upcoming release Truth On Tape. It’s hard to say that the broken relationship has had [...]
