Baby Grendel | Sunday Mini-Live Session Recap

Full Performance

On December 15th, a few members of the PNW group Baby Grendel stopped in for a short performance on an unscheduled day during the Live Sessions block. Though they were not there as a full group, the 3 songs they performed were very sweet and genuine. They recently released a self-titled EP. 

The Baby Grendel recording project was formed in 2022 by Jonathan Suarez and Joe Mengis. The band now consists of Jonathan on Rhythm Guitar and Vocals, Colleen Johnson on Keys/ Backing Vocals, Tomás Sakatani on Lead Guitar, Faith Loomis on Bass and Zach Cardenas on Drums.

Henry's Uncle | Sunday Live Sessions Recap

Full Performance / Interview / Live Music Video

On December 8th, new-to-the scene rockers Henry's Uncle joined us for the last Live Session of the Fall term. The group is known for their catchy and Rush/Green Day-inspired jams, and for tearing up living rooms in many houses on campus. The group is looking forward to recording their original songs sometime in the near future.

The Live Session was hosted by KWVA's Music Director, DJ Fud (check out the charts he makes here) and featured Sadie and Timothy as production assistant and camera operator, respectively. Additional photos by Timothy and DJ Taco, taken on digital and film.

GRRRLZ Rock Showcase '24 | Sunday Live Sessions Recap

Full Performance

Last month, a selection of GRRRLZ Rock artists from the non-profit MEPAA joined us live in the studio to perform some original music for Eugene and Springfield. Among the performers was the MEPAA's Executive Director and Founder Matrisha Armitage, Singer-Songwriter Maya Vagner, and a group known as Femme Dagger. The MEPAA previously featured a KIDZ ROCK showcase earlier this year, and we were so excited to have their organization back on the air. This was the first Live Session that I, DJ Taco, had to miss due to sickness (hence, no video…

Peter Iredale | Sunday Live Sessions Recap

Music Video | Full Performance

Peter Iredale (Colby) is a musician known for previously being in the group Deaf Telepathy, and now performs as a solo act. His unique vocal style is punctuated with excellent guitar chops. We look forward to his future recorded music coming in the near future! Three songs are included in the music video.

(The polaroid didn't turn out so good this time whoops)

Bonnie Donaville | Sunday Live Sessions Recap

Music Video | Full Performance + Interview

Friend of the station Bonnie Donaville stopped by the station to perform some of her original music on KWVA's Sunday Live Sessions. Her songs are intimate and full of sorrow, and often about people and experiences from her own life. This differs from her other project, Dogs By Desgn. (Check out this article about them on KWVA's music blog here.) 

I interviewed Bonnie on a gloomy Fall day. In between songs, we talked about dream collaborations and other random stuff. Bonnie is good friends with DJ Housewife and former DJ and KWVA…

Blotter Boyz | Sunday Live Sessions Recap

Music Video / Full Performance + Interview

Blotter Boyz came to Live Sessions on October 27th and absolutely rocked our station!

At the moment, they are better know as as Brown Stallion, a Ween cover band, but their original music which they perform as Blotter Boyz is incredibly good. Their sound can be described as a mix of psychedelic rock with just a splash of goofiness and lo-fi energy. Blotter Boyz' 6-track…

Welcome! Live Sessions is a show on KWVA every Sunday from 4pm-6pm during Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Bands and artists from Eugene and beyond are invited to perform LIVE as we turn our station into a DIY recording studio. 

Shows are often hosted by KWVA DJs, who interview the artists on-air. Live Sessions is produced and scheduled by the KWVA production department and it's hard-working assistants, with additional help from the KWVA Music department.

Let's take a look back at the Live Sessions broadcasted during Summer 2024: