KURE Fest – 88.5 KURE

Remembering KURE Fest!

March 22, 2023

by Caleb Davis 2023’s KURE Fest was a huge success! This year’s lineup included two Iowa-based bands, Allegra Hernandez and Hot Kunch (the latter…

KURE Fest 2019

October 22, 2019

LINEUP6p — Doors6:30p — Field Division7:15p — Gloom Balloon8p — Elizabeth Moen9:30p — Peach Pit 88.5 KURE is proud to announce the 9th annual…

KURE Fest 2018

October 16, 2018

88.5 KURE is proud to announce that Smallpools and Wet will be co-headlining this year’s KURE Fest on October 21st! They will be supported…

Don’t Sleep on The Fuss: A Quick Look at a Local Favorite

September 20, 2017

By Brady Nickel Ames, Ia. – You couldn’t be knocked if KURE Fest 2017 is the first time you’ve heard or heard of The…

KURE Fest 2017

September 14, 2017

Join us for the 8th annual KURE Fest! Free, open to the public, all ages welcome. Doors open at 5:30pm LINEUP: NONAME Noname (born…

KURE Fest 2016

September 2, 2016

The KURE Fest 2016 lineup has now been announced! KURE Fest will be held on Thursday, October 27th and Friday, October 28th, in the…

KURE Fest Lineup Announcement

September 1, 2016

The 7th annual KURE Fest is now set for October 27th and 28th! 10/27 will be a night of all local acts, held in…

KURE Fest October 29th – 30th

October 9, 2015

88.5 KURE is bringing back KURE Fest for another year! Join us for two nights of FREE live music. Thursday, 10/29 in The Maintenance Shop…

KURE Fest 2014 Line Up

September 13, 2014

Thursday October 2nd: Open Mic 8PM @ The Maintenance Shop Featuring Patrick and Chris from Gloom Balloon. Come show us what you’ve got! All…

Orange Leaf KURE Fest Fundraiser!

September 2, 2014

KURE Fest is having a fundraiser at Orange Leaf on Thursday from 4pm to 10pm. Bring your friends and support KURE and KURE Fest!

The Really Radical Radio Roulette Programme October 4, 2023 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm DJ Jackpot cordially invites you to the fourth season of The Really Radical Radio Roulette Programme. Anything can happen at the roulette table, and you just might win big, so take a chance and spin the wheel, baby!
Discography Dive October 4, 2023 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Discography Dive will spotlight a specific artist every week! Artists will span across all genres and backgrounds, with the purpose of introducing people to new artists or exploring further into artists whom they're already familiar with. Fun facts and deep cuts included with Dj Tangerine.
Broadcast from the Past October 4, 2023 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm DJ Cocktail brings you a Broadcast from the Past as he explores the most interesting music of the last 60 years, week by week. Tune in every Wednesday from 6 to 7 pm to listen to the newest and the best music from that week in history.
Take it easy & Take it October 4, 2023 at 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tune in for a mix of folk and blues rock with a new theme every week. Close out your night on a high note while learning a little music history along the way. With DJ Ragman
MAD October 5, 2023 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm What's more fun than sticking it to the man? Doing it in style! I'll provide you with the perfect soundtrack for your weekly steam-blowing session! With DJGT
Everything but the Kitchen Sink October 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Everything but the kitchen sink is for music lovers who really don’t know much about music. No niche genre knowledge or pretentious blathering. Just good music that makes you feel. Whether that’s easy listening or songs that just stuck with me for one reason or another, each week will have a distinct vibe sourced directly…
In The Garage October 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm In The Garage is a show that hopes to put you in the Garage of your dreams. With alt-rock, post-hardcore, and a little emo in the mix, your mind will be transported to some place where the only thing that matters is music (and maybe a cold beverage).