Step inside The Lyon’s Den, Las Vegas’ Sunday-night sanctuary for deep cuts, rare live recordings, eclectic classics, and George Lyon’s unmistakable storytelling. Broadcasting from UNLV’s Greenspun Hall, this episode unfolds like one of George’s legendary old-school mixtapes — a free-flowing, instinctive blend of rock, alternative, folk, trip-hop, new wave, holiday cuts, and timeless icons, guided by the vibe of the moment.What begins with a single spark — hunting down Lorde’s breakout hit “Royals” — suddenly becomes a spontaneous, four-hour musical odyssey touching every corner of The Lyon’s Den’s vast archive.🎵 Hour 1–2: George’s “Mixtape Mind” in Full FlightThis week’s playlist takes on a life of its own, echoing George’s cassette-era creativity as he pulls unexpected gems from KU | NV’s massive library, including:Bruce Hornsby (“Gonna Be Some Changes Made”)Alanis Morissette (“All I Really Want”)Beck (“Loser”)Amy Mann, Sarah McLachlan, Bjork, Lorde, Vets, and moreHoliday detours with Bob Dylan’s Christmas albumDeep grooves from The Black Crowes, Wall of Voodoo, The Cure, Tears for Fears, Sting, Sinead O’Connor, Seal, Portugal. The Man and dozens of George’s all-time favoritesGeorge weaves artist histories, album origins, radio memories, KROQ nostalgia, and personal mixtape stories throughout — creating a flowing, fully immersive listening experience.🎸 Hour 3–4: A Full Jimi Hendrix Concert — Uncut, Raw & HistoricThen the show explodes into a complete live concert from The Jimi Hendrix Experience, recorded on January 9, 1969 in Stockholm, Sweden.This exceedingly rare set — more than 66 minutes of Hendrix at his peak — features blistering performances of:Spanish Castle MagicHey JoeVoodoo Child (Slight Return)Sunshine of Your Love (instrumental)Red HousePurple HazeThe Star-Spangled BannerGeorge provides context for where the performance sits in Hendrix’s timeline — the tensions within the band, the transition toward Band of Gypsys, and why Electric Ladyland marked a turning point only months before Hendrix redefined rock history at Woodstock.🦁 Why This Episode Is a Must-ListenThis edition of The Lyon’s Den captures everything listeners love about the show:George’s encyclopedic music knowledgeMaster-curated deep cuts and unexpected transitionsA warm, intimate late-night atmosphereRare live recordings you won’t hear anywhere elseA four-hour journey that feels hand-crafted, analog, and timelessFrom UNLV to listeners around the world, this episode is a full-spectrum musical pilgrimage — nostalgic, electric, emotional, and undeniably human.🌍 Stay Connected to The Lyon’s DenCatch new episodes every Sunday night on 91.5 KUNV Las Vegas, and explore past shows on the Lyon’s Den archive. Follow George on Facebook at George of Lyons and the official Lyon’s Den Radio Show page for updates, playlists, and community conversation.

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