The Blue Note

Our “District After Dark” series takes us to The Blue Note where Mike Nolan, senior market director, tells us how the nearly 100-year-old iconic venue and its sister space, Rose Music Hall, host everything from concerts and weddings to memorials and major touring acts like Modest Mouse and Pixies. Mike reflects on 15 years of memorable shows—including a life-changing Gary Clark Jr. performance—and looks ahead to upcoming seasons packed with versatile indoor-outdoor events. July 10, 2026

Owen Ramsingh's absence affected members of the community, who have tried to spread awareness about his detainment. Experts say those efforts come at an emotional cost.

Muse Pole Fitness has been a part of the Columbia community for 12 years now. KBIA’s Bailey Stover attended their recent student showcase and brings us the story of how this art form is moving beyond the stage and building a community of support and empowerment.

Traditional bluegrass music is a melting pot. It has roots in Appalachian, Celtic and jazz music, and musicologists trace the origins of the banjo back to…

Jose Gonazalez, a folk singer from Sweden born there to Argentinian parents, is coming to Columbia's Blue Note this Wednesday. Gonzalez's unique backstory…

On this week's Thinking Out Loud, we go way back into the program’s archives for an interview from 2005 with Richard King, who recently sold The Blue Note…