High Desert Music

05/28/2026

This week on High Desert Music, we celebrated the lives and music of talented local musicians we’ve lost over the years. Their songs, stories, and impact continue to live on through the northern Nevada music community. Check out the tracks aired on this week’s show below, and take a moment to remember the artists who helped shape our community: https://knvc.org/episode/5299

"Wide Open Spaces" - Silverwing (Mel Warstler)
"Beckworth's Lament" - Colin Ross
"Prodigal Son" - Mike Epps
"Dirty Martini" - Wabuska Yachting Club (Cassie Funk, Jeff Davis)

We’re putting together a special Memorial Day episode of High Desert Music honoring local musicians we’ve lost, including Mike Epps, Colin Ross, Mel Warstler of Silverwing, Cassie Funk and Jeff Davis of Wabuska Yachting Club - and others from the northern Nevada music community.

If there’s someone you’d like us to remember on the show — or if you’d like to share a memory about any of the artists mentioned — drop a name, story, or song in the comments or message the page. ❤️

05/21/2026

Looking for something new to listen to?🎧

Check out the artists we’ve featured this week (May 19). Shows are archived for 2 weeks so you can catch what you missed or re-listen to fresh tunes:

"Cruisin'" - Sam King
"Life is Tough" - RAW BLUES
"Teardrops" - Harmony Love
"The Rust Belt" - Nick Scott
"Emotionally Unavailable" - Molly Jane Moser

KNVC 95.1FM Carson City Community Radio

05/18/2026

I saw this line up in Grass Valley that tear. I still have the handbill I save from the day.

05/18/2026

We’re putting together a special Memorial Day episode of High Desert Music honoring local musicians we’ve lost, including Mike Epps, Colin Ross, Mel Warstler of Silverwing, Cassie Funk and Jeff Davis of Wabuska Yachting Club - and others from the northern Nevada music community.

If there’s someone you’d like us to remember on the show — or if you’d like to share a memory about any of the artists mentioned — drop a name, story, or song in the comments or message the page. ❤️

05/15/2026

Missed last week’s High Desert Music lineup (May 5)? There’s still time to catch some incredible local artists on replay but don’t wait too long. Our archived shows are only available for 2 weeks!

Give it another listen, discover a new favorite artist, and support local music while it’s still up:

"Fire and Orchids" - Zach Pomeroy music
"One More Stop" - Dominic Pieranunzio
"Good Rockin', Smooth Talkin', Hell of a Man" - Jonathan Louis
"Split the Difference" - Breck Lee Durham
"The Wolf" - The Cat & Dagger

KNVC 95.1FM Carson City Community Radio

05/15/2026

Tune in to this week’s High Desert Music Radio lineup (May 12) and discover some amazing local talent!

Catch the shows live or listen back while they’re archived. Replays are only available for 2 weeks, so make sure to check them out soon!

"Just Cruise" - Robert Lazaneo
"Strawberry Girl" - Anabelle and the Desert Scrubs
"Only You" - Alese Linder, Michael Pieretti
"Cling" - John Eldredge
"Cool School" - Craig Fletcher

KNVC 95.1FM Carson City Community Radio

05/15/2026

The wait is OVER! The Bella Empire in its entirety is here. A big thanks to our beautiful model Sophie.

05/15/2026

Did you know there’s an app dedicated to helping local musicians and music fans connect?

Check out LocalSound, created by Everett Brandeu, a platform built to help people discover local artists, support small bands, and stay plugged into the local music scene.

Artists can also promote upcoming shows and events directly through the app, making it easier for communities to support live local music.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563697766323

LocalSound helps you discover local musicians and become consistent fans, making it easy to join the music scene. We also support small bands by giving them a strong start.

05/08/2026

Craving some new tunes? Check out the local hits we played on the week of April 28:

"Get Found" - Kasey Christensen
"You Can't Kill a Man When He's Already Dead" - Victor Uriz II
"Winnemucca Wind" - Richard Elloyan
"Fee Fi Fo Fum" - Mari Stoner

Plus, Ziggy's Groove fills us in on his songwriting process and what it takes to keep it going as an independent musician.

Listen here:

KNVC 95.1FM Carson City Community Radio