Music

Nov 2024 16

KFCF’s Tower Live!

2024 Articles, Music

by Blake Jones

Wouldn’t it be cool if there were an event that showcased local artists: musicians, singer-songwriters, poets, and spoken-word artists? And wouldn’t it be cool if it happened EVERY month, instead just a one-off? And wouldn’t it be cool if part of their mission was to include diverse voices from all over our community? And wouldn’t it be even cooler if those live shows were also broadcast on a powerful, local FM radio station?....Ah….we’re in luck! Using some Measure P funds, KFCF 88.1 FM will be doing just that.

Nov 2024 9

Q&A With Local Singer/Actor Thomas Hayes

2024 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Music, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

I have been enjoying Thomas Hayes’ beautiful voice on stage for a number of years, as he has performed in numerous shows here in the Valley, including recently in The Secret Garden at Roger Rocka’s—reviewed here in KRL. H

Aug 2024 13

Blake Jones & the Trike Shop Record Release Show

2024 Articles, Music

by Chelsea Jones

I sat my father down recently to get the scoop on his upcoming free show slash record release show party.
My dad is Blake Jones, that one local musician who won’t quit, leader of Blake Jones & The Trike Shop, thereminist extraordinaire, Beatles fanatic, chocolate enjoyer, and all-round good guy.

May 2024 11

The Band By Christine Ma-Kellams: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

2024 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Music, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow

The Band begins with a breezy narration full of footnotes covering the rise – and fall? – of a female Korean pop band attempting to forge their success in the States. They hope that connecting with another Korean idol who has found popularity in America will give them a boost up, but ominous hints would indicate that it’s about to go wrong.

Mar 2024 27

Steven’s Eventful February Recap 2024

2024 Articles, Music, Steven Sanchez

by Steven Sanchez

After a slow start in January when it came to events, February stepped in and brought the party. It’s the month of Valentine’s Day, and I must admit the Central Valley expressed its love to all the great artists that came through town—from guitar enthusiasts, heavy metal head bangers, hip hop fans, and old school jam lovers.

Mar 2024 6

Rogue Reviews: Delusions and Grandeur/Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host: Married to PETA & Other Untold Tales From an American Filipino Life/The Great Gorbolski

2024 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Mallory Moad, Music, Rogue Festival

by Mallory Moad

A beautiful woman wearing an elegant black dress is seated onstage, devouring a sandwich like it’s her last meal on earth and talking with her mouth full. Thus begins the prologue for Delusions and Grandeur, a classical music/clown show hybrid from Karen Hall.

Mar 2024 6

Rogue Reviews: Janice Noga: The Only Virgin in New York City/Booger Red/Music to Get Your Rogue On/Confessions of a Women’s Prison Guard/The Rogue Shows

2024 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Music, Rogue Festival, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

Here are more Rogue show reviews, with still more to come over the next few days! You will be able to find all of our reviews, and our performer preview articles, and our article about Rogue 2024 in our Rogue Festival section here at KRL.

Mar 2024 3

Rogue Reviews: The Latehomecomer/Blood Harmony/We Are the Flowers

2024 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Books & Tales, Music, Rogue Festival, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

Here are 3 more Rogue show reviews, with many more to come over the next few days! You will be able to find all of our reviews, and our performer preview articles, and our article about Rogue 2024 in our Rogue Festival section here at KRL.

Feb 2024 24

Rogue Performer Previews: Booger Red, Seeing Stars, & Delusions and Grandeur

2024 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Music, Rogue Festival

by Jim Loucks, Steve Budd, & Karen Hall

It is almost time for the Rogue Festival again--it will be taking place March 1-9 in the Tower District of Fresno. Here are the 3 final Rogue Performer Preview articles! Don't miss our article about Rogue 2024 as well. We will also be posting several show reviews once the festival begins!

Dec 2023 23

November Events Recap

2023 Articles, Education, Music, Sports, Steven Sanchez

by Steven Sanchez

We had a lot to be thankful for during the month of November because of the variety of events offered. People rushed to them as if they were a Black Friday sale. They ranged from Fresno State football, to holiday themed concerts, to a jersey retirement ceremony. With the holiday season approaching, these events were great gifts for all those that attended.