Like it when rock bands break out their acoustic set?
Then don't miss Moscow, ID rockers Faded on the Local Lounge this Sunday! You'll hear Josh (guitar), Nick (vocals), and Bob (bass) play a few songs unplugged in our studio. We'll also spin a couple cuts from their CD "The Last Hours". Hear Faded acoustic-style on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge this Sunday,
September 7th, at 10 pm PDT. Listen in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area at 103.1 FM or anywhere in the
world streaming on-line at this website. Just click on the "Listen
Live" link in the upper-left corner.
To experience the heavier side of Faded, see them live at The Grail (4720 W Seltice Way in Coeur d'Alene) this Friday, September 5th at 8 pm. There will be some hard rock and metal bands sharing the bill with them!
Spokane/Pacific Northwest area musicians: If you or your band is interested in being featured on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge, contact Matt Loi.
We're always looking for independent musicians and bands with a folk, acoustic, blues, reggae, swing, ska, funk, pop punk, indie rock sort of sound. We like original songs with vocals that are SUNG, not screamed, growled, or whined!
Musicians and bands can also drop off or mail two bio, photo and CD kits (no cassettes and please only send fully-produced recordings) to the following address:
103.1 KCDA Local Lounge 808 E. Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99202 Attention: Matt Loi
103.1 KCDA reserves the right to choose bands and musicians that will appear on the Local Lounge and what date they will be featured.
Did you see Sasquatch 2008 at the Gorge? If you did, maybe you saw this guy play on Saturday. Here's the UK's Newton Faulkner performing his hit "Dream Catch Me" live in the 103.1 KCDA/Mark's Guitar Shop studio in Spokane, WA:
This Sunday roots-rock band Buffalo Jones will return to the Local Lounge after a few years of perfecting their sound.
Jason Johnson (lead vocals and rhythm guitar) will team up with Brandon Humphreys (lead guitar and backing vocals) to play some tunes live in our studio to support their new CD "Wake Up. Struggle." to be released on September 6th. We will spin a few CD cuts as well so you can preview it here! Catch the homespun songs of Buffalo Jones on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge this Sunday, August 31st, at 10 pm PDT. Listen in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area at 103.1 FM or anywhere in the
world streaming on-line at this website. Just click on the "Listen
Live" link in the upper-left corner.
Then check out Seattle indie rock band Colonies this Sunday on the Local Lounge. Their lush sonic landscapes and clever arrangements will soothe your weary ears!
(photo: Colonies live at Empyrean Coffee House in Spokane on May 16, 2008)
Chill out with Colonies on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge this Sunday, August 24th, at 10 pm PDT. Listen in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area at 103.1 FM or anywhere in the
world streaming on-line at this website. Just click on the "Listen
Live" link in the upper-left corner.
Pacific Northwest folk troubadour Emma Hill will be stopping by the Local Lounge this Sunday.
Her guitarist Ryan and percussionist Marcus will fill out the sound as Emma sings songs about life and love. She's finishing up her annual summer stay in her native Alaska and is heading towards her adopted city of Portland soon. Check out the honest tunes of Emma Hill on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge this Sunday, August 17th, at 10 pm PDT. Listen in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area at 103.1 FM or anywhere in the world streaming on-line at this website. Just click on the "Listen Live" link in the upper-left corner.
Spokane band Plastic Saints fuse the best elements of rock from the '70s, '80s, and '90s.
Combine that with solid songwriting and the blistering lead guitar work of Brandon Humphreys and you've got a good reason to tune in to the Local Lounge this Sunday! These Spokane musicians have had a few personnel/band name/music style changes, starting as Mad Rush, morphing into the blusey roots rock of The Matthew Lindley Mistake, and finally settling on the straight-up rock of Plastic Saints in late 2006.
Experience the acoustic side of Plastic Saints on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge this Sunday, August 10th, at 10 pm PDT. Listen in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area at 103.1 FM or anywhere in the world streaming on-line at this website. Just click on the "Listen Live" link in the upper-left corner.
This Sunday's Local Lounge is a joint feature with the soulful Dean Smith and the bluesy Double G.
Dean Smith, originally from Compton, CA, is a singer/songwriter with a heavy old-school soul influence. You can catch him live at his weekly gigs here in Spokane: RAW Sushi and Waddell's Pub.
Double G, a.k.a. Gary George, is a guitar luthier who lives off-the-grid in the backwoods! He will bring a sample of his classic guitar collection, some dating back to the 1930s. Appropriately, he plays with a foot-stompin', rural, country-tinged blues style.
This Sunday each one will play a few of his own tunes. Since they have been friends and musical collaborators for years, we've got a video in the works that features both of them. We'll have that posted in a few days.
Dig the soulful sound of Dean Smith and the gritty blues of Double G on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge this Sunday, August 3rd, at 10 pm PDT. Listen in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area at 103.1 FM or anywhere in the world streaming on-line at this website. Just click on the "Listen Live" link in the upper-left corner.
Spokane band The Let Up just got back from another regional tour!
This Sunday you will hear front man Cory Howard play a few songs live on his acoustic guitar and host the show along with bassist Scott Feider. They will mix in a few cuts from their CD "Illustrate My Character" that they released shortly after their previous visit to the Local Lounge in March. Hear the acoustic side of The Let Up on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge this Sunday, July 27th, at 10 pm PDT. Listen in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area at 103.1 FM or anywhere in the world streaming on-line at this website. Just click on the "Listen Live" link in the upper-left corner.
You can catch the fun, quirky, Portland-based acoustic trio Johannin this Sunday on the Local Lounge!
All three members of Johannin (Erik, Dave, and Bryce) were in the Spokane-based rock band Footshod, circa 2002-2005. Their crowd participation antics and meaningful songs ensured a good time for all! Footshod ended amicably when the band members graduated from college: Dan the drummer is now in SoCal, and Matt the bassist is keeping busy in the local scene...anyway, Johannin's humor and crafty songs will end your Sunday with a grin! All songs will be performed live in our studio. Catch Johannin on the 103.1 KCDA Local Lounge this Sunday, July 20th, at 10 pm PDT. Listen in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area at 103.1 FM or anywhere in the world streaming on-line at this website. Just click on the "Listen Live" link in the upper-left corner.