Concert Honors 50th Anniversary of Local Radio Host

A concert celebrating KUT and KUTX radio host John Aielli's took place on March 7, 2017, at Hogg Memorial Auditorium on the University of Texas campus. The iconic host has been a fixture on Austin's public radio station for an unprecedented 50 years. Aielli currently hosts "Eklektikos" from 7 to 9 a.m. Monday through Thursday on 98.9 KUTX-FM. John Aielli John Aielli The concert was emceed by "Greater Tuna's" Jaston Williams and featured six of Austin's most popular local musicians: Bob Schneider, Hayes Carll, Shinyribs, Carrie Rodriguez, Nakia, and Tony Kamel of Wood and Wire. The musicians were accompanied by Graham Reynolds and his band. KUT/KUTX General Manager Stewart Vanderwilt Jaston Williams Jaston Williams Hayes Carll Hayes is a singer/songwriter and native Texan. His 5th album, Lovers and Leavers , was released in April 2016. Hayes Carll Hayes Carll Hayes Carll Hayes Carll Tony Ka...