KPR is thrilled to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Trail Mix and congratulate host Bob McWilliams on bringing folk, bluegrass and Americana to listeners across the state - and beyond - for over three decades!
You can celebrate with us in person on Nov. 11 at the Lied Center of Kansas Pavilion when we welcome singer-songwriter Dar Williams to Lawrence. Grab your tickets to our Trail Mix 30th Anniversary concert here.
Take a look back through Trail Mix history in the photos below:
Bob McWilliams first joined KPR (formerly KANU) as a host of jazz programs in 1983, later becoming the station's jazz director and Jazz in the Night’s host in 1996: a role he continues to this day. He also completed graduate work in jazz history with the late Dick Wright.
For many years, Bob also co-hosted the Flint Hills Special, until creating his own folk and bluegrass program, Trail Mix, on September 11, 1994.
Bob would continue to welcome the best in local, national and even international talent to Lawrence, Kan. to feature their work on Trail Mix's broadcast, as well as in KPR's own Live Performance Studio, over the course of three decades.
Trail Mix continues to highlight the heart and soul of Americana, alternative country, folk-rock, bluegrass, traditional folk, Celtic music and much more every Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m.
