Best KRFC Podcasts (2025)

Damn Tall Buildings is a celebrated folk-bluegrass band based in Brooklyn, known for their soulful melodies and intricate instrumentals. This seasoned trio—Max Capistran, Sasha Dubyk, and Avery Ballotta—has spent over a decade honing their craft through dedicated touring and recording, creating a distinctive sound that weaves heartfelt lyrics into …

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The Retake 57:56

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The Retake is an ensemble of Northern Colorado musicians heavily influenced by hip hop, next wave soul, Latin rhythms, and jazz. All coming from larger Fort Collins-based bands/musical groups (Salsa Forte, Fort Collins Wind Symphony, Girls on Top!, Funky Business, 12 Cents for Marvin, and Choice City Seven among others), this group wanted to challe…

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Roots Le Roux 1:02:50

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Be moved by the powerful, folk vocals of Rhonda Merrick, the soulful songstress at the heart of Roots Le Roux. Rhonda’s emotionally rich music blends Acoustic, Jazz, Folk, Gospel, Rhythm, and Soul with a backing band of harp, guitar, keys, and drums, featuring John Magnie and Steve Amadee.By KRFC 88.9FM Fort Collins

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Stillhouse Junkies 1:02:30

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Acoustic adventurers Stillhouse Junkies explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as the trio weave through high-energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. Formed in 2017, the band consists of Fred Kosak…

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Garden District 55:18

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Garden District is a Funk and Neo-Soul band from northern Colorado fusing multiple influences of old and new sounds. Great music to nod your head and shake your hips to!By KRFC 88.9FM Fort Collins

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Graveyard Choir 1:02:18

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Graveyard Choir an Americana band that delves deep into the heart of real-life stories. Led by the enigmatic Nate Valdez. This band brings a unique perspective to the genre, blending beautifully haunting melodies with tales of life & death.By KRFC 88.9FM Fort Collins

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RLY ORY 48:28

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RLY ORY (pronounced early’oree) got their start in January 2023 performing at youth open mic nights. Since then they have played shows and festivals across Colorado & Wyoming, rocking stages and melting faces. As a sister/ sister/ dad band, they play originals and punk covers. Their show is fast-paced and energetic with good grooves and great singi…

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Orobeat 1:11:10

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Orobeat is a dynamic jazz-funk fusion group based in Northern Colorado, with an eclectic lineup of talented musicians with backgrounds in bluegrass, world/ethnic music, jazz, classical, and improvisational jam bands. Our unique blend of original compositions and beloved jazz/funk classics comes to life through the vibrant interplay of distinctive b…

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Leashy 1:02:07

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LEASHY is a Fort Collins, CO power pop force, fronted by supernova songwriter and performer Alysia Kraft. Since forming in 2022, LEASHY has taken shape as a high-voltage trio featuring Shane Zweygardt (Dead Pioneers) on drums and Oliver Mueller (Slow Caves) on bass — a Colorado supergroup channeling raw energy into supercharged, hook-heavy indie ro…

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Shady Oaks 1:06:22

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Shady Oaks is an indie rock band from Denver that blends styles of alternative, blues and garage rock. The five-piece band brings listeners original music that is both dreamy and psychedelic, yet equally rugged.By KRFC 88.9FM Fort Collins

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The Grocery Story 1:03:03

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The Grocery Story's live set feature original songs that range from hard blues to rocking revival, and all points in between is made possible by songs that John Magnie, Peaches Embry, Rhonda Merrick and Erik Lunde write and sing. This collective of musicians is unique in that all three lead singers are established solo artists. That freedom to move…

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Sturtz 1:01:14

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The quartet – Andrew Sturtz [vocals, guitar], Courtlyn Carpenter [cello, harmonies], Will Kuepper [bass, piano, harmonies], and Jim Herlihy [banjo, electric guitar, harmonies] - is serene and folksy, with melodic vocals soaring over the lower string instrumentals. Sturtz just released their second studio album Hyacinth in September 2024, and they'r…

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Duncan Coker Band 55:05

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Duncan Coker Band Rootsy and rocking, the Duncan Coker Band is staking out new ground on the Americana musical landscape. Drawing inspiration from western folk rock and red dirt country, the sound reflects formative years growing up by a river, guitar in hand, dreaming big. Coker released his debut album in 2024 and is quickly making a name for him…

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Charlie Stevens Band 57:03

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The Charlie Stevens Band aims to challenge the boundaries between genres while keeping a strong connection to the traditions of Bluegrass music. The Charlie Stevens Band draws from the hard-driving sounds of the Bluegrass world to create new, and exciting, acoustic music. In addition to Bluegrass, they are influenced by various other styles rooted …

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Britt Devens 56:59

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Blending soulful storytelling with a message of healing, Britt Devens is an indie-folk artist whose performances are a beacon for those navigating heartache, recovery, and resilience. Her full-band album Here I Go Again (2023) serves as both a personal testament and audience mirror, weaving together alt‑rock textures and heartfelt vocals. As a sobe…

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Damien Gunn & The Magnificent Bang Bangs 56:48

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Damien Gunn Band is a wonderfully unique, country rock band, that bares its roots in the pride of being a true American band. With influential modern country sounds like Brantley Gilbert, Jason Aldean, and Eric Chruch, mixed with rocking sounds like Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, and Metallica, you will, undeniably, be moved off your seat, onto your…

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Sugar Britches 59:50

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Sugar Britches is a blend of mischievous high-brow honky-tonk with eclectic instrumental accompaniment and clever lyrics, written by Brian Johanson and performed by a collection of characters. Combining good ‘ol country heartache along with snarky folksy wit, Sugar Britches has been playing non-stop throughout Colorado and the great West in bars, p…

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FoCoCafe Update 24:52

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The FoCo Cafe is a non-profit restaurant just north of Old Town Fort Collins providing delicious meals to all comers on a pay-as-you-can basis. Some people donate more than the cost of the meal, paying it forward so meals can be provided to those who cannot afford it. There are also ways to help people experiencing homelessness with donations of pe…

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The Galentines 52:59

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The Galentine’s are an all-girl indie rock band based out of Boulder, Colorado. Emily Zalevsky, Sophia Carlot, Linda Horne, Codi Jantsch, and Essie Horne, (former member Birdie Wren), are all musicians, song writers, and best friends who love creating music together. Their debut album 1140 is now available on all major streaming services.…

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Break Signals 1:03:34

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Break Signals plays funky rock n' roll with stretched out jams that build to intense peaks. With searing dual guitars, strong vocal melodies, textured keyboards, and a thick rhythm section, they create a unique, explosive and diverse sound. Formed in early 2023, Break Signals continues to play shows around their Denver, Colorado home base, and rece…

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Waido Experience 21:29

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The Waido Experience is a high energy, singer-songwriter, roots rock, mid country, pop rock band from Fort Collins, CO. WE are ... Michael Waido - singer/songwriter, acoustic guitar Pete Carlson - drums, backing vocals Dave Wisbon - keyboard, backing vocals Nick McPherson - bass guitarBy KRFC 88.9FM Fort Collins

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Hate Crimes 25:17

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Hate crime statistics have gone up drastically in recent months, both nationally and here in Colorado. And the recent attack in Boulder against Jewish demonstrators has brought the hate crimes issue close to home. In this podcast, District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin talks about prosecution of hate crimes by his office, and by state and federal agen…

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Andy Sydow and the Minor League 57:23

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Americana, rock, folk, singer-songwriter, Andy Sydow is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who's lyrics paint a picture of poetic realism. Touring consistently both solo and with his band (Andy Sydow & The Minor League), Sydow is known to sway an audience with acoustic guitar ballads, his surprising keyboard chops, and even sing a few numbers on…

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Sasha Stone Band 1:01:25

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The heart of Sasha Stone Band is singer, songwriter, guitarist, and front woman Sasha Stone. Inspired by '80s chick rock as a musician coming of age, she developed an affinity for folk music in her adulthood. These two influences are apparent in Sasha Stone Band's unique identity as an electric folk band. Sasha considers herself a diamond in the ro…

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Dawn and Hawkes 59:41

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Miranda Dawn and Chris Hawkes first met when he crossed an Austin barroom floor and asked her to dance. The first time they sang together they found a sound Texas Monthly calls “undeniably intimate". The newest album from Dawn and Hawkes, Light Inside, was primarily recorded live – in one day – at Arlyn Studios, in Austin, TX. The songs on Light In…

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Church World Service and Refugee Resettlement 31:33

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The topic of refugees coming to America is a major issue in the country today. Jason Morgan, Community And Volunteer Engagement Officer for Church World Service in Fort Collins, talks about the challenges, and the rewards, of doing refugee resettlement work in the current environment; and about a fun and fund-raising program the CWS will be hosting…

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Head for the Hills 54:57

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Post-modern bluegrass pioneers Head for the Hills continue to reinvent themselves, as core members Adam Kinghorn, Joe Lessard and Matt Loewen with drummer Riley Williams push musical boundaries in year twenty as a band. The award-winning quartet has released 5 LPs, multiple EPs and singles, and played in nearly all 50 states, Canada and Europe, at …

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Horse Bitch 1:07:02

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Horse Bitch was a big part of Roosevelt‘s WPA initiative and crucial in lifting the US out of the Great Depression. Due to the very naughty word in the name, history would omit their name from the archives for fear the general public would reject it and by extension democracy itself. Democracy, however, finds a way. Horse Bitch has become ubiquitou…

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Heartside Hill 20:18

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Heartside Hill, a project that includes affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity houses, and forever homes for clients of L'Arche, is reaching a milestone in its development. Cristina Mahon, Moderator of Heart of the Rockies Church tells about the different components of the project, and how it fulfills a long-held dream of the Church's members.…

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Molly Higgins 56:31

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Molly Higgins Band is a dynamic trio whose diverse background and dedication to their craft captivates audiences with renditions of traditional Celtic Music. Marcos Hanech is a self-taught guitarist who began his musical journey spending hours practicing at his childhood home in Brazil. Inspired by his favorite heavy metal bands, as well as traditi…

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Popes 22:47

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Dr. Joel Back is a Professor of Music at CSU and also holds an endowed chair in Catholic Studies. On this podcast, he speaks with Rabbi Hillel about the recent passing of Pope Francis, and the coming election of his successor.By KRFC

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made with bandmates, among them, Louis Cato (of Jon Batiste and Stay Human, house band for Stephen Colbert, Marcus Miller, Snarky Puppy, and Bobby McFerrin). She worked with the same group for her 2015 release “The Bargain” which charts her recovery from a serious illness with songs that move from darkness to light. In 2013 she released “In Good Co…

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Jeremy Mohney & His Orchestra 59:45

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For over a decade, Jeremy Mohney has led one of Colorado’s most popular Swing Bands. His Spirited renditions of Jazz classics as well as original compositions in the swing style give him a unique and authentic dimension. Whether playing for a jam-packed ballroom for dancers, or playing for lovers of music in an intimate club, Mohney has the charm t…

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The Glass Hours 54:54

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The Glass Hours are American songwriters Megan Barbera and Brad Armstrong. Combining influences from Megan’s Colorado mountain roots and Brad’s Birmingham, AL southern roots, the Americana/Country Folk duo met in New York’s Hudson Valley in Summer 2022 and began writing and performing together immediately. They recorded their first album the follow…

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ISAAC - Interfaith Solidarity and Accompaniment Coalition 44:52

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Immigrants in Northern Colorado and across the nation are living in a time of rapidly changing administrative regulations. Arpi Miller, Exec Dir of ISAAC, discusses current immigration issues.By KRFC

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Wellington Bullings 54:42

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Wellington Bullings adds a soulful touch to everything she sings. Her music is a balance of classic soul, R&B, and Jazz. With a rich sultry voice and soulful presence, it's easy to see why she is making a name for herself in the world of Neo Soul and beyond. Wellington’s debut album titled, 'because I want to' was released in July, 2020. The projec…

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Liz Barnez 1:01:10

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Liz Barnez was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up inspired by jazz, blues, folk, gospel, R&B, Dixieland, funk, and parade music. She embraced the diversity of her musical and creative upbringing and transformed those into her own eclectic style of music. Liz Barnez started her musical career in the clubs and festivals in her hometown of New…

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Chaplains 20:17

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Rev. Erin Tyler is one of the leads of Community Chaplains of Larimer County, which responds to victims of local disasters, and the Chaplains who assist members of Fort Collins Police Services, and Poudre Fire District.By KRFC

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Gasoline Lollipops 55:17

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Front man, Clay Rose was raised between an outlaw, truck-driving father in the mountains of Colorado and a country song-writing mama in the sticks outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Clay’s penchant for open roads and trouble making are the backbone of the Gas Pops’ sound. The rest of the band consists of Don Ambory, Scott Coulter, “Bad” Brad Morse, a…

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Maxwell Hughes 48:04

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The growl and purr of motorcycle engines. The patter of rain on a tin roof. The twinkle of chimes on a porch in February. The steady, insistent thrum of heartbeats. Maxwell Hughes' playing evokes all of this, and much more. At a time when too many musicians treat their instruments as simple props, he's a total original (and maybe a freedom fighter,…

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Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center (SAVA) 26:51

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On this Faith in Progress Rabbi Hillel Katzir speaks with Alison Jones-Lockwood from the Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center provides services to victims of sexual assault, and sponsors prevention programs in the public schools.…

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High Lonesome 49:03

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“Bristling with vocal, instrumental and songwriting talent with hard-driving live shows that are just plain danceable fun, High Lonesome is the latest breath of fresh music to spring from Colorado’s legendary bluegrass scene," this is how Veteran Bluegrass journalist, John Lehndorff described the band in his review of High Lonesome's debut self-tit…

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JuiceBox 1:02:53

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Juicy soul and funk music recorded live at KRFCBy KRFC 88.9FM Fort Collins

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CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Larimer County 31:31

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A new Faith in Progress podcast is now available at https://www.krfcfm.org/shows/faith-in-progress/ and wherever you get your podcasts! CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) prepares and assigns trained volunteers to assist the Dependency Court in finding what is best for children who are in the foster-care system. On this edition of Faith in Pr…

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Das Wunder (Elise Wunder) 56:48

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Elise Wunder is a Colorado born songstress blessed with a truly rare voice that distills emotion into song. She has spent years investing, studying, and crafting this instrument. It's a cannon and a paintbrush; a voice of oak and leather with a tone that’s at once comforting, dynamic, and built on a solid stone foundation with a range that listener…

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Slow Caves 55:15

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Slow Caves is a rock band from Colorado, consisting of Danish-American brothers, Jakob and Oliver Mueller, and their childhood friend David Dugan. After signing with Old Flame Records in 2016, they released their debut EP, Desert Minded, in early 2017. The following year they released a double A side picture disc, Poser/Rover. The band spent the ne…

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Baha'i Faith - Interfaith Council program "Our Neighbors' Faith" 44:35

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A new Faith in Progress podcast is now available at https://www.krfcfm.org/shows/faith-in-progress/ and wherever you get your podcasts! The Baha'i Faith was featured at a recent event in the series Our Neighbors Faith, sponsored by the Fort Collins Area Interfaith Council, Multifaith and Belief Initiatives at CSU, and the Diversity, Equity and Incl…

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Wood Belly 56:58

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Honest, soulful, and bearing a sound all their own, Wood Belly sprouted from the roots of bluegrass to notch a unique home in the broader Americana scene and continues to captivate audiences across the country en route. With an unrelenting dedication to original songwriting, harmony singing, and artful arrangements, the quintet is forging a sound t…

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The Wild Elderberries 59:12

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The Wild Elderberries are a band based along the Front Range of Colorado. The band plays all originals and was founded by Bill Aspinwall and Jack Lainson. Genres include Americana, Folk, Rock, Country, Blues, and Jazz. The members include: Bill Aspinwall – Guitars and Vocals Bob Jefferies – Mandolin and Vocals Sam Fuqua – Bass Jack Lainson – Guitar…