In my time of uncertainty
I'm searching for serenity
Shattered soul, how to make it whole
Won't someone tell me how?
~ Simple is Beautiful, Violette

A French native singer-songwriter living in New York, Violette was trained in classical piano as a young child.  She began writing her own songs at the age of 15 and has just released her third album, Simple is Beautiful.  Moving out of her roots in jazz to a more pop-rock sound, the album is both simple and beautiful, with just enough instrumentation to support her angelic voice without feeling sparse.

Tune in Tuesday from 9-10am Central for your weekly concentrated dose of music by female singer-songwriters! Interview with Violette at 9:30.

Friday, October 28, 8AM - Daryl Hall talks about his new album Laughing Down Crying, livefromdarylshouse.com, and more. Also psychedelic rock icon Wayne Coyne discusses The Flaming Lips' upcoming 24 hour song project.

Tuesday, November 1, 8AM - Tune in for conversations with Shelby Lynne & Mason Jennings.

Tune in for two hours of non-stop underground dance music.

Mixed by His Royal Majesty, the Governor Ji.

Peace to All Sentient Beings.

Wandering troubadour in need of rest
Lay your weary head upon my chest
If you need shelter from the road
I’ll take you in. I’ll take you home
~ Wandering Troubadour, Leslie Krafka

Texas songwriter Leslie Krafka was bitten by the songwriting bug after being gifted a songwriting workshop with Terri Hendrix & Lloyd Maines as an anniversary present, simply for the opportunity to hang out with folks she admired.  Quickly hooked, Leslie went from from never playing or singing out at all to the world of lessons and putting out an album to winning songwriter contests in five short years!

Tune in Tuesday from 9-10am Central for your weekly concentrated dose of music by female singer-songwriters! Interview with Leslie at 9:30.

Gravity feels weaker than it ever used to
Light as a feather, blown by the wind without you
I float above all that I love and I can't get home
Till you pull me back, you show me that I'm not alone
~ Anchor, Bess Rogers

Brooklyn-based artist Bess Rogers just came out with her fourth independent release, Out of the Ocean.  Featuring all the upbeat handclaps, sweet harmonies, indie punk and pop progressions and catchy melodies we've come to love from Bess, the album is also tied together with her fascination with science.  Themes of evolution and love are woven together masterfully in an album that is the perfect balance of smart and fun.  Bess will be performing at Cafe Paradiso on Oct. 24th with Allison Weiss.

Tune in Tuesday from 9-10am Central for your weekly concentrated dose of music by female singer-songwriters!  Interview with Bess at 9:30.

Boy Wonder, a funky rock/soul trio hailing from Philadelphia, will be performing at The Red Rock Tavern tonight(Thursday, Oct. 20) from 8 PM - 11 PM.

Tune in at 7:30 PM, right before the show, for an interview with the band and a taste of what will be at The Red Rock tonight!

Playlist from tonight:

http://kruufm.com/node/11686

She had donuts and daydreams by the baker's dozen
She wished her life could be something that it wasn't
~ Donuts & Daydreams, Jane Godfrey

Growing up in a large and highly musical family, St. Louis singer-songwriter Jane Godfrey spent a lifetime of listening to and making music with her brothers and sisters before a serious of sleepless nights led to her picking up a pen to write herself.  Quickly validated to continue by winning a song-writing contest, when Jane was ready to record, she had a built-in backup band of siblings ready to add their harmonies and instrumental talents to her delightful, insightful story songs.

Tune in Tuesday from 9-10am Central for your weekly concentrated dose of music by women. Get to know Jane Godfrey at 9:30.