Current Programs - Music

Music From the Experts

Music on KSER is produced by over 100 professionally trained volunteer DJs who function as our announcers and programmers. 

Each of our hosts is an expert in one or more musical genres. They are passionate music collectors, historians and artists, who spend hours each week preparing their shows. And every show on KSER is driven by one mandate: create radio that is exciting and authentic.

KSER programmers are not forced to follow anyone’s pre-selected playlist. The result is freedom—freedom from the musical mainstream, freedom from endless repetition, freedom from the conformity that has become the rule elsewhere on the dial.

In the list below, you'll see shows from practically every music genre. From Blues to Bluegrass, R&B to Electronica, Reggae to Hip Hop, Rockabilly to Rock 'n Roll, Hawaiian to Native American music, KSER has something for everyone.

A Good Time

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Thursdays at 9:00 pm
Pat's special mix of classic rock and chicken feet.
It's a always a good time with Uncle Pat! Listen for a unique mix of classic and progressive rock spanning several decades, plus Uncle Pat's own brand of low key humor. If there's a chickenfoot in the house, it belongs to Uncle Pat....

Academy of Comedy

Saturdays at 7:00 am
Studying has never been so much fun!
Saturdays at 7am, the Academy of Comedy curriculum is strictly for laughs with vintage radio comedy, humorous songs, and general silliness. You'll be schooled in the classics, like Abbot & Costello, Bob & Ray, Bob Newhart, Allen Sherman, and Jerry Seinfeld. Join headmaster Ed Gasperi...

Big Bandstand

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Saturdays at 9:00 am
The best in swing music of the 1930s and '40s.

At 9am, Steve Ward takes you through the great big bands of the 1930s and '40s.

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Blue Moon Lounge

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Mondays at 8:30 pm
Americana music served up spicy hot.
The Blue Moon Lounge serves up Americana and what-not from yesterday and today. Alt, brit, twang, R&B, surf, girl groups, power pop and our weekly dose of old time gospel with the “Swizzle Stick for the Soul”. If you have a taste for old and new, happy and blue, tune in Monday nights...

Bluegrass Express

Sundays at 11:00 am
Original American roots music from the heart of the hill country.
Jump on board the Bluegrass Express as we take you back to the hills and hollers where rural country music began. Each host has their own favorite stops along the way, guiding you through the range and beauty of bluegrass and old-time music....

Blues Highway

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Saturdays at 11:00 pm
Old and new blues from WXOX LP Louisville, KY.
Pile into the Blues Cadillac for a trip through the blues landscape. The itinerary includes stops in the Mississippi Delta out to the West Coast, down to Texas and N'Awlins, up to the Piedmont and across the pond. Hear the best of the past, present and future of the blues, the music from which all o...

Blues Odyssey

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Saturdays at 9:00 pm
Modern blues with a nod to the originators of the art form.
Award-winning blues DJ Leslie presents four hours of the best in blues music from around the world and here at home. Your Blues Odyssey starts at 9pm so don't be late!Check us on Facebook...

Blues Odyssey (R)

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Wednesdays at 10:30 pm
Replay of Blues Odyssey program.

Caribbean Sounds

Mondays at 7:00 pm
A tour through the Caribbean's rich musical traditions.
Noel Williams guides you through the Caribbean's rich musical traditions. You'll hear Soca, Calypso, Garifina, and all your favorites from the islands and the coasts. Born and raised in Belize, Noel brings you his personal take on the sounds and history of music from across the southern sea....

Celtic Caravan

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Tuesdays at 8:30 pm
A late night mix influenced by Celtic roots.
Join your host Joe and hop aboard the caravan as we explore music inspired by and influenced by Celtic Roots. You never know where the caravan is heading each week. But, we can ensure it will be a fun ride.  Learn more by checking out our page online....

Clancy's Bar & Grill

Thursdays at 7:00 pm
Thursday night blues to put you in a pipe packin' mood.

Blues, blues, and more blues! Clancy Dunigan dishes up tasty licks and a heaping plate of steaming hot blues at his Bar & Grill Thurdays at 7pm.

Convergence Zone

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Tuesdays at 8:30 pm
A journey through the ambient soundscapes of the Pacific Northwest.
A tour across experimental, ambient, new age, dream pop, darkwave and gothic, fusion and neofolk - inspired by the region's natural beauty and seasonal transformations, from the long days of summer to the slow, dark nights of winter. Convergence Zone tilts heavily toward electronic music, with taste...

Da Coconut Wireless

Sundays at 5:00 pm
Slack key, ukulele, traditional, contemporary, reggae and more!
Tune in for new and traditional music of the Hawaiian Isles, from Jawaiian to slack key. Da Coconut Wireless is the Hawaiian euphemism for "the grape vine". Rotating hosts from the Northwest's Hawaiian community share music, talk story, and give occasional bit of news from the islands....

Dead Electric

Fridays at 10:30 pm
Electronic Music of the 1970s and '80s
Exploring the best synth, space, and new age music from the 1970s and '80s! Dead Electric occasionally features rhythmic and more upbeat music like Kraftwerk, Giorgio Moroder, or electro and dance tracks, but mainly emphasizes a spacious, beautiful, and melodic sound. David Haldeman is your host...

Dusties

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Saturdays at 3:00 pm
The Sounds Of Soul and R&B Music From the 1940's to the 1970's
Tune in the first Saturday of every month at 3pm to Dusties for the best in soul and rhythm & blues music from the 1940s to the 1970s. You'll hear from the legends and unsung heroes of soul and R&B, and songs that aren't normally heard on commerical oldies stations. Check us on Facebook...

Floating World

Sundays at 3:00 pm
An eclectic mix of world music styles.
Rotating hosts guide you through a mix of  music from cultures, places, and eras beyond your own experience.  The Floating World is your ticket to adventure--and maybe a little paradise....

Frettin' Fingers

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Saturdays at 11:00 am
Great guitar music in a variety of styles and genres - everything from Atkins to Zappa!
Join Jim Hilmar Saturdays at 11am for great guitar music on Frettin' Fingers. Swing, pop, jazz, blues and rhythm & blues, vintage country & rockabilly, surf - acoustic or electric. Steel guitar too. Whether you like Alvin Lee, Leon Rhodes, Bucky Pizzarelli, James Burton, Dick Dale&...

From Here to Obscurity

Wednesdays at 8:30 pm
Great old garage rock of the 1960s.
Fuzz guitar enthusiasts rejoice! From Here To Obscurity revisits the mid-1960s every Wednesday at 8:30 pm, bringing you garage, psychedelic, surf, folk blues-rock and little known or rarely played music of the era. Jerry Bennett is your host.Check us on Facebook...

In the Groove

Saturdays at 3:00 pm
Classic rock and soul spun from original vinyl.

Juke Joint

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Saturdays at 1:00 pm
The best in 1940s and '50s Rhythm & Blues.
Juke Joint hosts Jon Noe and Ron Taffi bring you jump blues, doo-wop, crooners, shouters, boogie woogie, the New Orleans sound, guitar slingers, unsung heroes of early rock, and all the honking, wailing, screaming saxophones you can stand.Check us on Facebook...

Nordic Roots and Branches

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Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Contemporary and traditional music from the Scandinavian countries.
Travel to the forests, lakes, mountains, high seas, and to the urban centers of the Nordic Lands: Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden!  Take this musical journey with your host Karen on Nordic Roots and Branches.Check us on Facebook...

Passport

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Fridays at 7:00 pm
Global chill and rhythmic world music.
Want to get your global groove on?  You can do it on Passport, every Friday at 7pm.  Join Leilani for your entry to the countries of the world through the fusion of modern & traditional sounds.  Enjoy your world tour on Passport, destination Friday night....

Poptopia Parkway

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Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Featuring pop music that spans various artists and decades.
Poptopia Parkway's foundation is power pop, but it's also a showcase for indie rock, oldies, Americana, and contemporary pop singer-songwriters from the 1960s through today.  Lon Palmer is your host. Contact Lon at lon@kser.org. Check us on Facebook...

Reggae Yard

Sundays at 7:00 pm
Roots, rock, reggae! This is reggae music.
Two hours of great reggae music presented by rotating hosts Norton Young Love, Selector West and Rootsbeat International. From the early rock steady to the newest dance hall sound, Reggae Yard covers five decades or more of the sound of Jamaica gone global!  Tune into Reggae Yard as you...

Roat's Nest

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Sundays at 9:00 pm
Dangerous music for people in darkened rooms.
The program is inspired by the 1967 psycho drama “Wait Until Dark”. If you're terrified of darkened rooms, strange noises and switchblade knives, you've come to the right place. Do as Mr. Roat says and no one gets hurt....

Soul & Funk Express

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Saturdays at 3:00 pm
The best of soul, R&B and funk every Saturday afternoon.
The second Saturday of each month, Bud Piland makes it funky with the Soul & Funk Express at 3pm, where you'll hear Rick James, The Spinners, Ohio Players, James Brown, Staple Singers, Kool & The Gang and many more.

Soul and Blues Kitchen

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Saturdays at 3:00 pm
Blues and rhythm and blues showcasing their common elements.
Chef Steve Aagard mixes traditional and contemporary blues with rhythm and blues for a refreshing blend of related styles. Heard at 3pm, the third Saturday of each month.......

The Gumbo Mix

Saturdays at 5:00 pm
Memorable Soul and R&B spanning the decades.
D. Duane and Delvin present the Gumbo Mix, a blend of Old School R&B and Hip Hop that is sure to bring back memories of the best years of your life. The music you first danced to, fell in love to and grew up on. You are sure to hear some of the music you haven’t heard in years and will ...

The Sunlit Room

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 9:00 am
KSER's special blend of music from around the world and here at home.
The Sunlit Room welcomes you into a space where old and new, familiar and exotic, create a spectrum of sound unlike anything you'll hear on the rest of the dial.Weekdays from 9 to 3pm...

The Vault

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Saturdays at 7:00 pm
Club music of the past and present showcasing the 1980s.
For those who remember KYYX, KJET and Skoochies, host Bill Davis creates a weekly mixtape of exploratory styles like new wave, industrial, goth, punk music and more!

Turnstyles - Nighttime

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Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays at 0:30 am
Eclectic Rhythms and Global Grooves
Turnstyles is a new four-hour daily eclectic music program for community & public radio from Radio Rethink....

Twenty Flight Rock

Fridays at 8:30 pm
An electic mix of upbeat music for your Friday nights!
Host Delvin Neugebauer mixes it up on Twenty Flight Rock, featuring new and old upbeat music designed to give your Friday nights a lift. We're never too tired to rock on Twenty Flight Rock!...