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Locally Produced Programming
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all programming subject to change without notice or fanfare

Afternoon Jazz with Bill- Bill has been playing a mix of Jazz since KHEN went on the air every Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 4 pm. Breeze through your mid- week with a wide assortment of Jazz here on KHEN LP 106.9 in Salida Colorado.

Local Motion  "going local and beyond".  Fridays 4-6pm
A guest talk-show based loosely around the worldwide localization movement, Local Motion with Dave Bowers explores community solutions in Salida related to some of our most pressing issues such as economy, food supplies, energy, sustainability, community building, envrionmental concerns, climate change and other similar topics.  The show also presents local musical talent and venues, playing music coming through Salida.  Informational and entertaining.
You can now listen to selected Local Motion shows at your leisure via podcast! Subscribe to podcast instructions: In iTunes, select Advanced from the main menu and select "Subscribe to Podcast". Enter in this link: www.bowersfreelancesoftware.com/khen/localmotion.xml. iTunes or similar podcast player required. iTunes free from Apple HERE

Hard Boiled is a freeform format blending themes and musical styles. People of all ages desire entertainment, not the sameness that most corporate radio stations produce. Themes are for those who dig a little deeper and desire a cognitive experience. Every now and then there’s some dialogue, even an interview or two. The host, a grizzled old radio man from the tube and vinyl days, enjoys the heck out of it, and invites you to join him with a cup of java and a biscuit as he does the boomer thing with whatever the heck he wants to play. Give a listen…you’ll enjoy! Friday mornings from 7 to 9

Chicken Lips - like nothin' you've ever seen. An eclectic mix of world beat, rock, progressive, bluegrass and folk.  Includes 'Tech Kernels from the Chicken Lips,' an audio editorial on technology and how it affects our daily lives.
8 AM - 9 AM Wednesday Mornings

Listen to selected Chicken Lips shows at your leisure via podcast! Subscribe to podcast instructions: In iTunes, select Advanced from the main menu and select "Subscribe to Podcast". Enter in this link: http://feeds.feedburner.com/KHEN-ChickenLips-Podcast

Monday Night Grab Bag- A grab bag of songs, tunes and DJ's featuring a variety of fun and dynamic music from all across the spectrum along with plenty of surprises. A virtual grab bag for the ears! Monday Nights from 7-9PM

Nostalgia for Seniors Hour - Hosted by Norma Conroe, herself a senior, a native Coloradoan and a resident of Salida since 1962. An hour of stories and music from the  "Good Ole' Days"; humorous and heartwarming stories, quizzes and helpful info for seniors,  Plus great music from the 30's, 40's and 50's. Occasional guests.

Mostly Guitar features music from a guitar lover’s perspective which includes just about anything in any style of music that has the guitar as its inspired instrument. Solos, duos, trios or full band. The music is in themes and can run from bluegrass to blues. Your host Richard Reed is a full time guitar teacher, composer and performer who presents it all from his own personal perspective. Live acts are also featured from time to time. Saturday evenings from 9 to 11 pm.

We the People
We the People is a program presented every Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. by the Central Colorado Coalition on the Iraq War.  The program focuses on the Iraq War and includes political analyses of the war, cultural commentary on the effect of the war, debates about the war, book reviews and discussions of important articles and developments related to the war, and interviews with persons knowledgeable about the war and US politics.

Sonic Gumbo
-For the Freshest in Funk, Blues, Rock, Jazz, Jam and "Organic Boogie"...it's Sonic Gumbo. Brought to you every Saturday from 3to 6pm, with your sonic Brother Doc Otis Sigmier...in Mouth Watering Stereo! For all your cranial cravings and sonic desires, there only one place to be...right here, neck deep in the Gumbo!!!
Eclucktica- A fun filled two hours of music from your lifetime of listening.  Brother Gambit pulls music from the early years of rhythm and blues, folk, jazz, and popular as well as contemporary sound artists.  You may also hear various recordings from around the world, including Japanese shakuhachi and the lyrical tunes of Africa and South America.  You will  even experience a sprinkling of Bob Dylan originals and covers.   "Please feel free to dance and sing along if you know what's good for you."  You might also hear "Jazz without warning." Wednesday Nights from 7-9 PM

 Alternative Country aka Subverting the Country Paradigm
Khen's alternative country music show features country artists  playing non-country songs.  Non-country artists playing country songs. Singer/Songwriters displaying their country roots and everything in between.  An attempt is made to play country music outside of the box.  Specializing in country music that is homegrown without the use of artificial fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides or non-organic influences --  pure and simple. 
Our on-going theme is " this ain't no country/western show". 

Sound Solutions -Talk show focusing on groups/ organizations and individuals offering sound solutions for today's serious situations. i.e. children, health, environmental, safety, education and more. This show encourages listeners to call in with questions for our guests. There will be different guests each week. Hosted by Sandy Swett

Truth Quest with Melodee and co-host Professor Dr. Eric Karlstrom. A program on current/ in-depth/ edgy issues with live experts on many varied topics covered from 911 questions to Agenda 21, North American Union, the eroding of the Constitution/ Bill of Rights, and the desire to wake America up to the truth. It is our intent to have discussions on subjects that may not be covered on mainstream media. Tune in and see what we mean, 9 PM Tuesday nights.
Upcoming shows:

7/1 George Green
7/8 Stan Deyo earth changes, technologies
7/15 Michael Bednarak talk show host WTPRN, former Presidential candidate, teaches Constitution seminars
7/22 Jerry E. Smith author, journalist, written Secrets of the Holy Lance, Weather warfare, HAARP, and more
7/29 Randy Kelton talk show host WTPRN, activist who has taken on the judicial system to train and provide means for the public to hold these officials to following their code law.
Downloadable program archives are available at:
http://www.freewebs.com/insmort/archive.htm

Scrambled Eggs -  News, stories and interviews of local, state and worldly interest with politically active music followed by Jim Hightower and Earthwatch.  Call-in with your comments!  Hosted by Jane Carpenter. Fridays 8-10am 

Local Youth On Air- One hour of a variety of hip music, Hosted by Salida High School student, Jenny Allen. The Boys & Girls Club Co-host the show with Jenny every second Tuesday of the month. Offering voice and creativity for the youth of ChaffeeCounty!!!! Local Youth on Air is Tuesday from 4-5pm.

Americana  -  Acoustically based freeform music reflecting the Melting Pot of American ethnicities and thoughts.  Hosted by Jane Carpenter. Fridays 10-noon

Classical Music -
All periods of classical music from medieval to modern.
Lots of standards (3Bs:  Berlioz, Bernstein, and Boyce), plus many uncommon or obscure compositions. One piece can take up the whole 2 hours, but usually I get in 4-8 numbers.
Thursday evenings, 7-9 pm

Music Mosaic – Two and a half hours of a mosaic of freeform music, from blues to rock-classic, reggae to rock- alternative. Top hits to local and regional artist. Also on Music Mosaic you can hear interviews from local musicians who are cruising through town. Tuesdays1:30 – 4:00 pm. Hosted by Sandy Swett

Mixed Bag - Anything and everything from humor to classical, but mostly jazz (boogie to bop to big band, a little of everything). Rarely discordant, sometimes wild, often beautiful.
Friday afternoons, 1-3 pm

 Hot Wings is a bluegrass to hard rock and everything in between program with diverse musical styles, depending on our mood. We focus on unknown or obscure artists and also feature and promote local, front range or regional artists. We feel there are enormous amounts of great music not being played on mainstream radio. Hosted by Gary and Linda Gibas. Thursdays 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Friday Nite Experience with Katie, is every Friday night from 9-11pm. Everything from  metal to hip-hop, "techno" to oldies (back to the 40's/50's era) and everything in between. coming this summer. Information on upcoming concerts and "exciting things going on in Salida" with special guests from time to time.

Please see SCHEDULE for all show times