Celebrate the power of community radio with KGNU’s Spring Fund Drive Music Specials! Tune in, enjoy incredible music, and contribute during the drive to keep independent voices on the air.
Friday, February 27 | Afternoon Sound Alternative | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Deep Rawk Dave
Black History Month Special
A spotlight on artists who have defined the Black experience: voices too often unheard on commercial airwaves but long celebrated in our community. From foundational innovators to boundary-pushing visionaries, we’ll share the music, stories, and deep cuts that continue to shape culture and sound.
Saturday, February 28 | Corriente | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Chewy
Psych, Stoner, and Acid from Latin America
Dive into the fuzz-drenched, mind-expanding sounds of Latin America, from heavy desert riffs and hypnotic cumbia psych to cosmic acid explorations. This special explores the underground currents of psychedelic, stoner, and experimental rock scenes across the region, past and present.
Monday, March 2 | Morning Sound Alternative | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Doug Gertner
Master of Music Mastering: David Glasser on KGNU
Ever wonder what it really means to “master” a recording? DJ Doug Gertner sits down with Boulder’s own Grammy-winning David Glasser of Airshow Mastering to explore the art and science of mastering. Hear tracks he’s shaped from Grateful Dead, Hot Tuna, Sam Bush, and more.
Monday, March 2 | Afternoon Sound Alternative | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Mista Cal
History of Jam Bands
A deep dive into the true history of jam bands, beyond the stereotypes and beyond the Grateful Dead. This special explores how improvisation, from early jazz through the folk and rock movements of the ’60s and into the underground scenes of the ’90s, helped shape rock music and the countercultures that grew around it.
Tuesday, March 3 | Morning Sound Alternative | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Sam Fuqua
Songs About Dogs
A tail-wagging tour through songs inspired by our four-legged friends: from faithful companions and heartbreak hounds to strays, rescues, and road dogs. Expect deep cuts, classics, and a few howls along the way.
Tuesday, March 3 | Morning Sound Alternative | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Iris Berkeley & DJ Swingsett
Good Vibrations
No matter what the rest of the day (or world) might look like, music has the power to bring us together and uplift us all. Join us for three hours of good vibes guaranteed to brighten your day.
Tuesday, March 3 | Kabaret | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Dan Willging
Flatirons Jazz Orchestra Studio Session
A special live studio session with a local group: The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra.
Wednesday, March 4 | Afternoon Sound Alternative | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Indra Raj
Women Amplified
Featuring special sets curated by women DJs at KGNU, spotlighting the women artists who inspire them. Each DJ shares music, stories, and highlights from a women artist they admire.
Thursday, March 5 | Morning Sound Alternative | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | D Rider
Protest Songs in 2026
From Civil Rights and Vietnam to Me Too and the global reckoning after George Floyd, protest music has always met the moment. This special traces that lineage into today, where cries of “No Kings” and “Save Our Democracy” echo through a new generation of artists. A look at how songs of resistance continue to challenge power, demand justice, and soundtrack movements for change.
Saturday, March 7 | Grateful Dead Special | 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Chris O’Riley & Mike Massa
Bobby Weir Tribute
Celebrate the expansive musical life of Bob Weir. We’ll spin Dead favorites along with selections from the dozen-plus bands Bobby has played with across more than 60 years of performing. It’s a deep and wide-ranging dive into the music of a true American original.