Talented singer-songwriter Ashleigh Flynn played at Sam Bond’s Garage in late December – something her fans surely appreciated to celebrate the Winter Solstice. The last time she performed in Eugene, a packed, enthusiastic crowd was a testimony to her musical chops and upbeat, engaging style. Flynn’s genre might best be described as folk-roots-rock-Americana. Her newest […]
Meet Nick Sixkiller, show host of Indian Time
Lane County is blessed to be the site of several regularly scheduled powwows – including the annual Mother’s Day powwow held every year in May. KRVM has been extremely fortunate, as well! Nick Sixkiller, show host of “Indian Time,” provides KRVM listeners hundreds of hours of listening pleasure via his extensive knowledge of artists and […]
Get to know Saturday’s Breakfast with the Blues Man, Brad Cook
KRVM’s Brad Cook has been at the helm of the station’s premier “Breakfast with the Blues program” on Saturdays for nearly eighteen years now. We thought it high time we shared Cook’s wealth of knowledge about all things blues-related with listeners. Here’s how he answered a few questions we recently posed! KRVM: “Who introduced you to [...]
Meet Beatles Hour host Billy Safier
KRVM’s Billy Safier has been hosting the station’s ever-popular “Beatles Hour” program for the last twelve years. We thought it was high time our listeners had a chance to learn a little more about the popular show host, and this week, Safier had time to answer a few questions. KRVM: At what age did […]
Grammy awards catch up with impeccable Brandi Carlile
Everyone loves a good success story. With singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile’s recent triumph at the 2019 Grammys, we think it’s the perfect time to take a quick look back at the career of this amazing Pacific Northwest artist. In case you missed it, the 37 year-old Americana performer from Ravensdale, Washington, was nominated for six Grammys. […]
Into the sunset with Mark Knopfler’s “Down the Road Wherever”
It’s been three years since Mark Knopfler’s eighth solo studio release, “Tracker.” Today he’s back with “Down the Road Wherever” and more than a dozen satisfying Celtic folk-rock compositions sure to gladden the hearts of his fans. The fingerstyle guitarist virtuoso and former lead singer for rock band Dire Straits has a lengthy list of […]
The year in music
All-in-all it was a provocative year for music. There was delicious new genre-twisting music from twenty one pilots…impressive pop splendor from Shawn Mendes, plus boldly beautiful alt-rock from England’s The 1975. Ray Lamontagne gifted fans with exceptional folk-rock tapestries aplenty, and Imagine Dragons served up fun, valiant soaring anthems – still their forte’. With all […]
Amos Lee’s “My New Moon” shines bright
Working on your holiday gift list? For the music fans in your life, consider Amos Lee’s newest “My New Moon” release. Gifted in the art of songwriting and storytelling, Lee pulls from many genres in ways that always satisfy. His newest is a refreshing collection of diverse folk-rock-soul tracks sure to satisfy even the music […]
Young the Giant headline the Cuthbert
American rockers Young the Giant headlined a night of indie pop at Eugene’s Cuthbert Amphitheater on August 20. Check out the photos here The band was joined by Cold War Kids and Joywave as part of their “Home of the Strange Tour.” The current tour celebrates Young the Giant’s third studio album, “Home of the Strange,” […]
The Mavericks – Concert Photos
The Mavericks – Photos by Brad Cook Photography