When The Needle Hits The Groove

Toy Project Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2025 2025_06_21

Toy Project, featuring Oteil Burbridge, Charlie Starr and Marcus King close out Saturday at Telluride Bluegrass 2025.

Interview with Dave Bruzzza on KOTO in 2018 GSGB Live at Bluegrass 2025 (23 min)

Al Dean interviews Dave Bruzza from Greensky Bluegrass shortly before Bluegrass in 2018, then the 2025 GSGB rolls.

Warren Haynes Christmas Jam

This Christmas Jam features Alvi Yougblood Hart, Kevn Kinney, Blues traveler Phil and Friends, Gov't Mule and more 

The Meters and The JB Horns 1991 Mensa Germany

The Funky Meters and The JB Horns! One of the est shows you will ever hear. 

Rarities and B sides

These are super rare tracks that can't be gotten on Spotify. 

Easy Jim interview on KOTO Radio January 5, 2025

When The Needle Hits The Groove host Geoff Hanson welcomes the boys from Easy Jim into the KOTO studios and they discuss all things Grateful Dead. 

Music Medley with Host Al D

This is how AI describes this show -- pretty funny

Embark on an exciting auditory journey with "One Step Ahead of the Blues" Show, hosted by one of the iconic voices in radio, Al D. Tune in from three to five for an exclusive hump day filled with vibrant tunes that will keep you humming and tapping all day long.

In this episode, the show kicks off with a riveting medley of songs that the phenomenal band, Black Crows, closed their show with at the unforgettable Brews and Blues event back in September.

Experience the brand-new, toe-tapping music from Carl Denson's Tiny Universe. A highlight is the song "My Baby" from his latest record, New Am Mo, showcasing the charmingly talented Nikki Bloom.

Discover an exhilarating new number from the band Natural Child, titled "Saturday Night Ripper." The album, Dancing With Wolves, brought together a talented trio from Nashville who skillfully meshed their sound with a pedal steel player and keyboardist, creating a record that fans won't soon forget.

The episode goes on to feature the inimitable drive-by truckers owners of the hot new record, English Oceans. This segment closes with a track that's equal parts catchy and compelling.

Wrap up the 4 o'clock slot in style with Creedence Clearwater Revival's classic hit, "Lodi," on KOTO Radio 91.7, 89.3, and 105.5.

Stay tuned for the final hour of "One Step Ahead of the Blues" with Al Dane, where you'll continue to be treated to a dynamic repertoire of music that will leave you longing for more.

Oteil and Friends 2019_08_34 Neal Casal's last show

This is Oteil and Friends from Lock'n in 2019. Neal Casal was playing guitar that day. No one could imagine it would be the last day of his life as he suicided the next day. Some of his leads in this set are sublime, reminding us all of what a loss it was, both as a human being and as a musician. 

Billy Strings richter

Someone on a Billy Strings Fan Page asked for recommendations for songs to exercise, run, bike, clean the house to... We here at When the Needle Hits The Groove are never shy to take on a challenge. Put on your helmet and get your Billy on. 

Jumpin Jan with Steely Jan’s Tribute to Walter Becker

When Steely Dan's Walter Becker died, Telluride legendary DJ Jumpin Jan (with Steely Dan) took to the airwaves to pay tribute to the guitarist and 50% of the brainchild of Steely Dan.