Blues Kitchen

13/02/2024

Happy Fat Tuesday! It's Mardi Gras, which means we'll be cookin' up our annual Fat Tuesday Blues show right here in the Blues Kitchen on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio today from 10A-12N MST (1700-1900 GMT). We'll be featuring artists like Marcia Ball, Professor Longhair, Henry Gray, Irma Thomas, Captain Jack Dupree, and a whole lot more. Grab the beads, slice up a hunk of King Cake, flip some pancakes, and scarf down some beignets while we cook up some of the best Blues of New Orleans and other parts of the deep, swampy south. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial, or listen on-line at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button. Laissez les bons temps rouler!!

08/02/2024

Mojo made rock and roll fun! He died way too young. He will be missed.

"Since Elvis is everywhere, we know he was waiting for him in the alley out back. Heaven help us all.”

06/02/2024

Welcome to the first Bluesday of February! Let's put on a batch of Blues to get us through this month. We're servin' up the Blues, right here in the Blues Kitchen, this morning from 10A-12N MST (1700-1900 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. On the menu today, we'll be celebrating the winners of the Grammy Awards for best Blues albums: Bobby Rush for "All My Love for You" (Best Traditional Blues) and Larkin Poe for "Blood Harmony" (Best Contemporary Blues). Congratulations to Bobby and Larkin Poe for their very deserved awards. We'll feature songs from both of these award-winning albums in today's show. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

30/01/2024

I don't know about you, but I got a hankerin' for some seriously tasty Blues. Get your Blues fix right here in the Blues Kitchen, this morning from 10A-12N MST (1700-1900 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. On the menu today, we'll be celebrating the Grammy nominees for the best Blues albums of 2023. There are ten nominees for the categories of Best Traditional and Best Contemporary Blues albums and we'll hear a sample from each of these artists from their nominated albums. The Grammy awards ceremony will be held this Sunday February 4th. Tune in to the Blues Kitchen at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial, or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

23/01/2024

It's looking like another lovely winter Bluesday here in the Roaring Fork Valley. Let's make it a really good day with a healthy serving of the Blues. Check out the Blues Kitchen, this morning from 10A-12N MST (1700-1900 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. Along with our usually menu of tasty Blues, we'll be featuring some of the newest Blues of 2024, including new music from Chris O'Leary and Kenny Wayne Shepard. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

16/01/2024

It's the 10 year anniversary of the Blues Kitchen! Help us celebrate by partaking in a big helping of the Blues, this morning from 10A-12N MDT (1700-1900 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. We'll celebrate this auspicious occasion by serving up a bunch of Blues that came out in 2014, our first year on the air. Also on the menu, we'll be celebrating the birthday of legendary Bluesman Lester Davenport, who was born on this date in 1932. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button. Let's see if we can go for another 10 years!

09/01/2024

Happy BD Jimmy!

Jimmy Page, 80 today!

09/01/2024

Our first below zero temperature of the winter (-3 degrees F) 🥶. We need some fiery hot Blues served up NOW! The Blues Kitchen is ready to serve, this morning from 10AM-12N MST (1700-1900 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. On the menu today, we'll be celebrating the music of those artists who departed this Earth for Blues Heaven in 2023: Jesse Graves, RL Boyce, Tina Turner, Robbie Robertson, David Lyndley, David Crosby, and Jeff Beck. They are gone, but their music lives on. In addition, we'll be doing our "Blues in Reviews Part Deux" show, featuring music from some of the great Blues albums of 2023 that we just didn't have time to get to in last week's show. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial, or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

06/01/2024

02/01/2024

It's the first Bluesday of 2024, which means it's time to reflect on some of the great Blues that came out of the year that ended. We're presenting our annual "Blues in Reviews" show, right here in the Blues Kitchen on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio, this morning from 10A-12N MST (1700-1900 GMT). We'll be cookin' up a batch of some of the best Blues of 2023. On the menu, we'll be serving up new music from Bobby Rush, Eric Bibb, Joe Bonamassa, and Coco Montoya just to name a few. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial, or listen on-line at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button. Happy Blues Year to you all!

29/12/2023

Dinky Awards happening now!!
Only on kdnk.org.
🥇🥈🥉
Hear what some of our 70 Volunteer DJ’s have chosen as their Best Of’s for 2023. Thanks to Luke and Cody for all of their hard work getting these 3 hours together and thank you to our DJ’s for compiling their lists!

26/12/2023

It is the first Bluesday of winter. Have you got the winter Blues yet? We'll get you in the right frame of mind by cookin' up some tasty winter Blues, right here in the Blues Kitchen, this morning from 10A-12N MST (1700-1900 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

19/12/2023

It's the Bluesday before Christmas, which means we'll be cookin' up some sweet tastin' Christmas Blues right here in the Blues Kitchen. Tune in this morning from 10A-12N MST (1700-1900 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. We'll get you in a proper holiday mood with a delightful selection of Blues that bring out both the joys and heartache of this festive time of year. Check us out on the FM dial at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9, or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button. Happy holidays to you all!

12/12/2023

Another beautiful Bluesday morning here in Carbondale and we're cookin' up another batch of the Blues here in the Blues Kitchen on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio this morning from 10A-12N MST (1700-1900 GMT). On the menu today, we're celebrating the birthday of delta swamp Bluesman Lonesome Sundown, who was born on this date in 1928. In addition, we'll be helping our Jewish friends celebrate Hanukkah with a nice selection of Hanukkah Blues (yes, there is such a thing). Tune in today at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial, or listen on-line at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

05/12/2023

What's that smell? Somethin' real good cookin' in the kitchen...the Blues Kitchen that is, today on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio from 10A-12N MST (1700-1900 GMT). On the menu today, we're celebrating the music of a Blues legend: Sonny Boy Williamson II. There were actually two Sonny Boy Williams' in the Blues world...we're celebrating Sonny Boy #2. It's a long story....but you can check out this interesting story, along with the music of Sonny Boy Williamson today here in the Blues Kitchen. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/88.5/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial, or listen on-line at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

28/11/2023

The frost is on the pumpkin this morning here in the Roaring Fork Valley with temps in the single digits. Let's defrost the cold with a spicy helping of the Blues! The Blues Kitchen is open and ready to service this morning from 10A-12N MST (1700-1900 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. Whether you're in your car, behind the desk at work, or relaxing at home, we'll ensconce you in a warm blanket of the Blues to help get you through the day. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

21/11/2023

It's the Bluesday before Thanksgiving, and we'll be celebrating with some smokin' hot Thanksgiving Blues right here in the Blues Kitchen on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio, this morning from 10A-12N MST (1700-1900 GMT). We'll spice up the turkey with a nice selection of Thanksgiving-themed Blues to get you in the proper mood for the upcoming holiday. Tune-in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

14/11/2023

It's Tuesday, It's Bluesday, and we're cookin' up the Blues today from 10A-12N MST (1700-1900 GMT) right here in The Blues Kitchen on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. On the menu today, we're celebrating the birthday of legendary harpist Carey Bell, who was born on this date in 1936. We'll celebrate Carey's birthday by talkin' a little about his life and playing a bunch of his music. In addition, we'll pay tribute to R.L. Boyce, who passed away last week. Tune in this morning on 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial or listen on-line at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

09/11/2023

We've lost another great Bluesman.

Mr. R L Boyce 🖤
1955-2023

07/11/2023

It's Election Day! Help yourself get through that ballot with a big dose of the Blues. Check out The Blues Kitchen this morning from 10A-12N MST (1700-1900 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. We'll get you in a voting frame of mind with a selection of election-themed Blues. Get your recommended dosage of the Blues right here in the Blues Kitchen. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

31/10/2023

The Blues Kitchen is cookin' up a caldron of scary Blues music this morning from 10A-12N (1600-1800 GMT). It's Halloween and we'll get you in a haunting mood with a blend of music that makes reference to ghosts, devils, black cats, witches, and skeletons; or with songs that just sound kind-of scary. Get your fright on in the Blues Kitchen, on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial, or listen on-line at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button. Be afraid!!

24/10/2023

Looks like another beautiful fall day here in the Roaring Fork Valley. Let's make the day even better by serving up a delicious batch of the Blues. Join us here in the Blues Kitchen, this morning from 10A-12N MDT (1600-1800 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. On the menu today, we're baking a birthday cake for Blues harpist Sonny Terry, who was born on this date in 1911. Along with his long-time partner Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry cooked up some of the best Blues of the 20th century. He also had some acting chops, appearing in several films, including the Steve Martin comedy "The Jerk". We're going to celebrate Sonny's birthday by talkin' about his life and playin' a bunch of his music. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

17/10/2023

Let us open the door to your soul with a delicious selection of the Blues. Check out the Blues Kitchen, this morning from 10A-12N MDT (1600-1800 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. On the menu today we'll be featuring our usual fare of delectable Blues, including some new Blues from Teresa James and Poppa Chubby. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

10/10/2023

Are you hungry for the Blues? Well, check out our menu right here in the Blues Kitchen, this morning from 10A-12N MDT (1600-1800 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. If you got the Blues this morning, we got just the thing to help get you through the rest of the day....the Blues! Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

03/10/2023

There is fresh snow on Mount Sopris! Looks like winter is not far away. Let's make sure we're prepared for the cold by cookin' up a smokin' hot batch of the Blues. Check us out here in the Blues Kitchen, this morning from 10A-12N MDT (1600-1800 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. On the menu today, we're celebrating the birthday of Blues rocker Stevie Ray Vaughan, who was born on this date in 1954. Stevie Ray Vaughan was considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time and was at the top of his game when he was tragically killed in a helicopter crash in 1990. We'll celebrate Stevie's birthday by talkin' about his life and playin' a bunch of his music. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial, or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

26/09/2023

It's the first Bluesday of fall and boy does it feel like it with morning temps dipping well below freezing. Let's warm our bones with a velvety blanket of the Blues. The stove is fired up and we're ready to serve here in the Blues Kitchen, this morning from 10A-12N MDT (1600-1800 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial or you can listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button. And while you're dining on your weekly helping of the Blues, be sure and pick up the phone, or go online, and help support your community radio station during KDNK's fall membership drive. Call us at 970-963-0139 or go online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "donate" button.

19/09/2023

It's "International Talk Like a Pirate Day"! Well, matey, we're going to shiver your timbers with a tasty serving of the Blues. Get your Blues fix right here in the Blues Kitchen, this morning from 10A-12N (1600-1800 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. We'll hoist the main sail and cruise the briny deep with a delectable selection of Blues to help you get your jib cut properly. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial, or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button. Arrrrrr! 🏴‍☠️

12/09/2023

Fall is definitely in the air here in the Roaring Fork Valley with morning temps in the mid-30's. Need some hot Blues to warm us up. Get your weekly dose of the Blues right here in the Blues Kitchen, this morning from 10A-12N MDT (1600-1800 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. On the menu today, we'll be featuring a bunch of new Blues that have accumulated here in the Kitchen since my absence last week. Of course, we'll sprinkle in a bunch of the classics for good measure. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial, or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.

29/08/2023

We'll celebrate this final Bluesday of August by cookin' up a special batch of the Blues, right here in the Blues Kitchen on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio from 10AM-12N MDT(1600-1800 GMT). On the menu today: Our annual "Women of the Blues" show. We'll be featuring some of the best female blues musicians of this and the last century. In addition, we'll be celebrating the birthday of one of the greatest Blues women of the 20th century, Dinah Washington, who was born on this date in 1924. Sorry guys, but we're givin' the women their due, right here In the Blues Kitchen. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial, or listen on-line at www.kndk.org and click on the "play" button.

22/08/2023

Those summer temperatures are still hot...and so are our Blues! We got some spicy, hot Blues cookin' in the Blues Kitchen, this morning from 10A-12N MDT (1600-1800 GMT) on KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio. On the menu today, we're baking a birthday cake for legendary Bluesman John Lee Ho**er, who was born on this date in 1917. He's no longer with us, but he has left us some of the finest Blues ever to come out of the 20th century. We'll celebrate Mr. Ho**er's birthday by talking about his life and playin' a bunch of his music. Tune in at 88.1/88.3/93.5/99.9 on the FM dial, or listen online at www.kdnk.org and click on the "play" button.