December 20, 2009 by Paul Slavens
Hello, and let’s listen to music and hear from you about what you think and what you would like to hear. As always, leave a link to whatever music you suggest, if possible. Remember, this show operates largely on your input. Hey, ho, lets go! The setlist: Akron Family, “Many Ghost,” Set ‘Em Wild, Set… Read more »
December 18, 2009 by Jeff Giddens
Singer/songwriter Max Stalling joined Gini Mascorro in studio on Friday, December 18 during the Texas Mix. Originally from Carrizo Springs, Texas, Max Stalling received a food science degree from Texas A&M before venturing into music. On his latest release, Topaz City, Stalling brings together a show that blends an old-style country sensibility of danceable ballads… Read more »
December 17, 2009 by Jeff Giddens
Former Slobberbone frontman Brent Best joins afternoon host Joe Kozera on Thursday, December 17th. Slobberbone, who broke up in 2005, was probably best known for their landmark 2000 album Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today. Shortly after breaking that band up, Best formed the Drams, who released their debut record Jubilee Dive in… Read more »
December 17, 2009 by Jeff Giddens
Arlington native Maren Morris has been making music for 4 years already — almost a quarter of her life. The 19-year-old singer/songwriter just released her second record All That It Takes, which has garnered comparisons to Emmylou Harris and Bonnie Raitt. Maren also attended the first ever Grammy Camp, presented by the Recording Academy, as… Read more »
December 16, 2009 by Jeff Giddens
Local rockers Fate Lions stopped by the KXT studio for a live performance on Wednesday, December 16th 2009. Though they produce a throwback sound akin to ’80s pop icons like R.E.M. and Elvis Costello, Fate Lions push the genre forward on their debut record Good Enough For You. This band, which the Fort Worth Weekly… Read more »
December 13, 2009 by Paul Slavens
Hi folks, This is where you can make suggestions for music and artists you would like to hear on this program. Your polite comments are always welcome. If you can provide a link to music you suggest, that is always helpful. It’s Frank Zappa night, with a sprinkling of my hero throughout the night. December… Read more »
December 8, 2009 by Jeff Giddens
Trying to describe Brave Combo’s music requires a pretty extensive vocabulary at least when it comes to musical styles. For the past three decades the Denton, Texas based quintet has perfected a world music mix that includes salsa, meringue, rock, cumbia, conjunto, polka, zydeco, classical, cha cha, the blues and more — offering what one… Read more »
December 6, 2009 by Paul Slavens
Tons and tons of music this week by artists I had not heard of last week! New to me this week: Jon Hopkins, Buika, Shuta Hasunuma, the Pretty Things, Sean Hayes, Syl Johnson, Los Super Seven, Chao, Dick Marta and more!!! Thanks to everybody who suggested music this week. But now its time for some… Read more »
December 4, 2009 by Jeff Giddens
Local rockers The Deathray Davies join Joe Kozera in the KXT studios for an exclusive live performance. Their most recent record, 2005’s The Kick and the Snare, built on the critical momentum generated by their 2003 record Midnight At The Black Nail Polish Factory. Having toured with Pete Yorn, the Old 97s, the Breeders, and… Read more »
December 3, 2009 by Jeff Giddens
Folk legend John Gorka stops by the KXT studios for a live performance with afternoon host Joe Kozera. Gorka, who was dubbed the “the preeminent male singer/songwriter of the new folk movement” of the late eighties by Rolling Stone, released his critically acclaimed debut I Know in 1987, and has followed it up with a… Read more »
