Have You Heard?

It's a question we'll be asking in the next several hours of the Appetizer program.

We know all too well the songs that commercial radio puts out for listeners from the best bands in the world. Too bad they only play the same 2 or 3 songs from the immense songbooks available. If you're tired of the same old song......join us for the Appetizer as we provide some heard and unheard tracks from your favorite bands.

This week, a plethora of musical flavor from Australia's Missy Higgins, Mat Kearney, Green Day, Snow Patrol, Brandi Carlile and more.




Join us at 9PM on 89.7 KACU or anywhere at www.kacu.org

Our Take Cover Series Returns With Rock Classics

It's that time of year again, when we spend a little time showcasing the tribute artform known as cover songs. This week, we kick off our 4 hour series keying in on rock classics in a new way.






We'll cover tracks from Guns 'N Roses, Lynrd Skynyrd, Ozzy Osbourne, Bruce Springsteen and more with new interpretations in styles like folk, jazz, fusion, lounge, bluegrass and more.



Our feature this week will be a look at the influence of guitar icon Jimi Hendrix, and the permanent impression he made on the world of rock, blues, psychedelic music and jazz styles. We have Hendrix covers from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Mayer, The Corrs and more to showcase the phenomenal musicianship of this guitar hero.




Join us Saturday at 9PM for the Appetizer from Abilene Public Radio on 89.7 FM in Abilene, TX or anywhere at www.kacu.org

A Well-Seasoned Songbook

Last week, we did a look at popular artists' repertoire in an effort to showcase greatness as more richer than a few top 10 radio hits. We're continuing a similar theme this week with some excellent cuts from a few popular names, some underground legends, and maybe even a few artists you haven't heard before.

We'll do some brand new music from Green Day's 21st Century Breakdown that has some interesting resemblance to styles of the '60s and '80s. We'll also hear other pop-punk tunes from Jimmy Eat World and the now disbanded Further Seems Forever.



In terms of underground sensations, Austin-based Iron & Wine has been blowing up the folk/rock touring circuit the past few years. We'll take a taste of this great new sound, as well as up and comers The Bittersweets, Lloyd Cole, Fleet Foxes and more.

Join us for A Well-Seasoned Songbook, Saturday at 9PM on the Appetizer

Heard in Abilene, TX on 89.7 FM or online at www.kacu.org