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Tales of the New West is a locally-produced radio program aired on KSUT Public Radio and hosted by Chris Aaland. Mountain Time.

It features classic and contemprary country, Americana, and bluegrass. It airs from 7-9 each Wednesday and can be streamed at www.ksut.org. Tales of the New West is a weekly radio program aired on KSUT Public Radio each Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Host Chris Aaland spins classic country, alt-country, Americana, folk, bluegrass, old-time, blues, Southern rock, surf, rockabilly, Western swing, vintage r

ock & soul and more. Listen live at ksut.org or on any of KSUT's FM frequencies across the Four Corners.

12/24/2025

It's time for the Tales of the New West Holiday Jubilee from 7-9 tonight on KSUT. Host Chris Aaland has chosen his favorite classics and contemporary Christmas songs, from Gene Autry and Loretta Lynn to Robert Earl Keen and Durango's own Stillhouse Junkies. You can listen to one of our many FM signals around the Four Corners, stream us at www.ksut.org, or even listen on our new app, nopw available for Apple & Android devices. Merry Christmas!

12/17/2025

During the first hour of tonight's Tales of the New West, host Chris Aaland remembers the great Raul Malo with plenty of music from The Mavericks, Raul's solo projects, Los Super Seven, and more. Raul died of cancer last week at the age of 60. Then during the second hour, he'll travel back in time for some indie rock and roots rock of the 1980s and early '90s, including The Replacements, The Blasters, Drivin' N' Cryin', and The Del-Lords. Tune in to KSUT from 7-9 tonight and each Wednesday for Tales of the New West. You can stream us at www.ksut.org.

12/11/2025

During the first hour of tonight’s show, host Chris Aaland takes a Texas road trip on what would’ve been Johnny Rodriguez’s 74th birthday with music from Willie Nelson, Sunny Sweeney, Guy Clark, and more. He opens the KSUT Vault to start the show with a pair of songs that Natalie Price recorded at a KSUT Session last month. During the second hour, he’ll remember soul guitarist Steve Cropper, who died a week ago. We’ll hear plenty from Booker T. & the MG’s, the Blues Brothers, solo Steve, and much more. Tune in to KSUT from 7-9 tonight and each Wednesday for Tales of the New West.

12/03/2025

Host Chris Aaland helps Amy Helm celebrate her birthday during the first hour of tonight’s Tales of the New West with Ladies’ Night and music from Martha Scanlan, Gillian Welch, and Loretta Lynn, among others. He starts the night by opening The KSUT Vault for a couple of live recordings of Amy from the 2022 Four Corners Folk Festival. During the second hour’s Americana Jukebox, we’ll hear new music and old favorites from Cole Chaney, Larry Sparks, and Rosie Flores. Tune into KSUT from 7-9 tonight and each Wednesday for Tales of the new West. Stream us at www.ksut.org.

11/26/2025

Chris Aaland hosts his annual Thanksgiving Feast on tonight's Tales of the New West with two hours of foodie favorites from Louis Jordan & his Tympany Five, Johnny Cash, Townes Van Zandt, and more. He'll continue his Native American Heritage Month celebration by opening The KSUT Vault for two improvisational flute songs from Ute/Navajo flutist R. Carlos Nakai, recorded a couple of years ago at a KSUT Session. Tune in to KSUT from 7-9 tonight and each Wednesday for Tales of the New West. You can stream us at www.ksut.org, listen to one of our many FM frequencies around the Four Corners, or even on our new app.

11/19/2025

During the first hour of tonight's Tales of the New West, host Chris Aaland wraps up his three-week celebration of Native American Heritage Month with music from Ken Pomeroy (Cherokee), Grant-Lee Phillips (Muscogee), The Cherokee Maidens, and even a couple of live tunes from bluesman Cary Morin (Crow/Assiniboine) when he starts the show by opening The KSUT Vault. The, during the second hour, Chris remembers his friend, Todd Snider, who died this past Friday at the age of 59. We'll hear plenty of Todd's originals, plus songs from his mentors such as Jimmy Buffett and Jerry Jeff Walker, covers of Todd's work by Yonder Mountain String Band and Robert Earl Keen, collaborations with Hayes Carll and Rosanne Cash, and much more. Tune in to KSUT from 7-9 tonight and every Wednesday for Tales of the New West. Stream us at www.ksut.org, set your dial to one of our many FM frequencies around the Four Corners, or try out our new app, available for Apple and Android devices.

11/13/2025

During the first hour of tonight’s Tales of the New West, host Chris Aaland continues his celebration of Native American Heritage Month with music from Navajo rockers Sihasin, Cree indie pop singer Asiah Holm, and Mohawk singer/songwriter Bill Miller. The night gets rolling when Chris opens the KSUT Vault for a pair of songs performed by Cherokee country singer Monica Taylor, recorded live on Reservoir Hill. During the second hour, the Americana Jukebox spins new music from Lucinda Williams, Rodney Crowell, Tim O'Brien & Jan Fabricius, and more. Tune in from 7-9 tonight and each Wednesday for Tales of the New West.

11/05/2025

During the first hour of tonight's show, host Chris Aaland will begin his monthlong celebration of Native American Heritage Month with music from Cary Morin, Robbie Robertson, William Prince, and more. He'll start the show off at 7 p.m. by opening The KSUT Vault for a couple of tunes from Bill Miller, recorded at the 25th annual Four Corners Folk Festival. During the second hour, Chris will remember his father, Bill Raines, who died last week at the age of 80. Bill's record and cassette collection of the late '70s and early '80s still inspire Chris as a DJ. We'll hear from The Byrds, Pure Prairie League, Waylon Jennings, and many others. Tune in to KSUT from 7-9 tonight and each Wednesday for Tales of the New West. You can stream us at www.ksut.org or our new app, or set your dial to one of our many FM signals around the Four Corners.

10/29/2025

It's the annual Tales of the New west Halloween Spooktacular tonight from 7-9 on KSUT. Host Chris Aaland has brewed up a witch's cauldron of spooky songs that includes classics from Kip Tyler, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, and Marty Robbins as well as contemporary songs by Maren Morris, Ali McGuirk, and The Royal Hounds. Tune in at www.ksut.org, on our new app, or listen live on one of our many FM frequencies around the Four Corners.

10/22/2025

Host Chris Aaland travels south to Alabama during the first hour of tonight's Tales of the New West to help Shelby Lynne - SL celebrate her 57th birthday. We'll hear from Shelby, her sister Allison Moorer, plus Drive-By Truckers, Emmylou Harris, Hank Williams, and more. We'll start the night by opening The KSUT Vault for a live KSUT Session that Caitlin Cannon recorded this past July 17th ... Caitlin was a longtime Durango resident, but a native Alabaman. During the second hour, Chris cranks up the Americana Jukebox for new music from Steve Earle & Reckless Kelly, Lukas Nelson & Sierra Ferrell feat. The Travelin' McCourys, Brennen Leigh, and much more. Tune in to KSUT from 7-9 tonight and each Wednesday for Tales of the New West. You can stream us at www.ksut.org, listen on our new app, or set your dial for one of our many FM frequencies around the Four Corners.

10/15/2025

Host Chris Aaland wraps up his National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration during the first hour of tonight's Tales of the New West by featuring some of his favorite Latin rockers ... folks like Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys, Los Super Seven, and Texas Tornados. He'll open The KSUT Vault to start the show with a couple of songs that The Iguanas performed at our 2017 Party in the Park. He'll follow that with a set of music featuring Raul Malo, who is currently battling cancer and has cancelled the remaining dates for The Mavericks in 2025. The second hour's Americana Jukebox includes new music from Waylon Jennings, Stillhouse Junkies, and Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives. Tune in to KSUT from 7-9 tonight and each Wednesday for Tales of the New West. You can stream us at www.ksut.org, set your dial to one of our many FM frequencies around the Four Corners, or listen on our new app, available for Apple and Android devices.

10/08/2025

Host Chris Aaland continues his National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration tonight by featuring some of his favorite Latin women, such as Rosie Flores (pictured), Carrie Rodriguez, and Silvana Estrada. He'll open The KSUT Vault to start the show, revisiting our 2018 Party in the Park with the Albuquerque band, Baracutanga. During the second hour, he'll crank up the Americana Jukebox for new music by Los Straitjackets, Cordovas, and Molly Tuttle. Tune in to KSUT from 7-9 tonight and each Wednesday for Tales of the New West. You can listen to one of our many FM broadcasts around the Four Corners, listen on our new app, or stream us at www.ksut.org.

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