Sunset Radio Network, a groundbreaking global broadcast platform, proudly announces its unmatched lineup of ten radio stations, each dedicated to delivering the ultimate live music and festival experiences. Under the visionary guidance of founder and curator Don Lichterman, Sunset Radio Network reaches listeners across the globe with fully automated stations featuring a seamless mix of live performances, exclusive shows, and up-to-the-minute NPR News Now segments.

A Universe of Live Music

From rock and jazz to reggae, country, electronic, and heavy metal, Sunset Radio Network offers listeners a curated auditory journey unmatched in the world of radio. Each of the ten stations is meticulously designed to spotlight the power of live music, festival performances, and unique artist showcases.

• Live Jam transports fans to the heart of legendary performances, airing every song in its live form. Signature shows include Live From the Vault, counting down Rolling Stone and Variety Magazine’s Top 50 Live Albums of All Time; Friday Night Lights, introducing new live releases every week; Live Country Radio, celebrating the genre’s most iconic live recordings; Don Plays Live Zappa, a five-hour deep dive into Frank Zappa’s live catalog; and Get the Led Out Live, delivering three hours of pure Led Zeppelin every week. Unplugged Live, previously part of Live Jam, now operates as its own station, focusing solely on live unplugged and live acoustic performances.
• JamFest is a festival-lover’s dream, delivering live sets, historic recordings, and international rhythms from across the globe. Highlights include Project Reggaeologist, which spotlights world music, reggae, and dancehall; NewGrass Radio, a haven for bluegrass lovers; and What Is Hip?!, featuring music from and inspired by NOLA-styled artists. The weekend lineup bursts with energy through dance, club, and EDM showcases, including Club Night and Sunday Spunday. Listeners can also enjoy exclusive, festival-only tracks on the weekly Festival Radio Show, along with curated live recordings from NPR showcases on All Things Considered Live and the weekly Live Nuggets radio show.
• The Grateful Dead Live station — formerly known as Dead Set Live — immerses listeners in the rich, far-reaching legacy of the Grateful Dead. The lineup features shows like JGB Radio, spotlighting live performances from Jerry Garcia’s solo projects; Ace Radio, dedicated to live music from Bob Weir’s solo work; and Phil & Friends, showcasing performances from Phil Lesh’s post-Dead collaborations over the years. Music Plays The Band celebrates the vibrant community of Grateful Dead tribute acts such as JRAD, Splintered Sunlight, Dark Star Orchestra, and more, while Fare Thee Well revisits live performances recorded after Jerry Garcia’s passing in 1995. Every Sunday, Planet Drum Circle delivers a full hour of percussion-driven jams. Rounding it all out, Don’s Pick is a weekly handpicked feature that uncovers rare, unreleased live performances and highlights Don’s favorite shows from across the decades.
• MetalMania Live delivers 100% live heavy metal and hard rock, with special features like the Metallica Live Radio Show, broadcasting full concerts from one of metal’s most iconic bands every Friday Night.
• Tomorrowland Live, Coachella Music Festival Live, Electric Daisy Carnival Live, and Ultra Music Festival Live bring listeners direct to the world’s most celebrated electronic music festivals, delivering DJ sets and performances live from the stages themselves.
• Improv Café, the world’s first all-live jazz station, features Singing with Swing, which plays vocal jazz artists every Sunday night; Swing with the Big Bands, offering live big band music all night long; and live performances from the legendary Village Vanguard and Blue Note on their respective weekly radio shows.
• Unplugged Live is the newest addition to the Sunset family — a radio station dedicated entirely to the raw, intimate magic of unplugged and acoustic-only live performances. What started as a beloved weekly feature on Live Jam has now evolved into a full-time destination for stripped-down sessions, iconic live acoustic sets, and rare unplugged gems from across genres and eras. Officially launched this month, Unplugged Live delivers a pure, organic listening experience — no studio tricks, no electric layers, just real instruments, real voices, and real moments captured in their most authentic form. It’s live music at its most honest, and it’s streaming 24/7.
• Each station intersperses NPR News Now updates four times daily, keeping listeners informed while immersed in music.

Global Reach and Engagement

The Sunset Radio Network reaches hundreds of thousands of listeners across dozens of countries. Current metrics highlight the global popularity of its stations:

• Live Jam: Average of 2,345 current total listeners in 46 countries. Powered by TuneIn.
• JamFest: Average of 1,870 current listeners in 50 countries,  Powered by TuneIn.
• The Grateful Dead Live: Average of 1,200 current listeners in 47 countries
• MetalMania Live: Average of 632 current listeners in 31 countries
• Improv Café: Average of 878 current  listeners in 63 countries
• Tomorrowland Live: Average of 3,706 current  listeners in 85 countries

Visionary Leadership: Don Lichterman

Don Lichterman, the network’s founder and curator, is the driving force behind the Sunset Radio Network’s expansive vision. Beginning in 2001 as Don Edwards on KCLA FM 96.2, syndicated across 11 markets in Los Angeles and Riverside counties, Lichterman has grown the platform into a ten-station powerhouse. He personally curates programming, moderates shows, and DJs each station, maintaining a hands-on approach to ensure the highest-quality live music experience for every listener. In addition, Don hosts On The Rampage on iHeartRadio, covering politics, current events, music, film, television, wildlife and animal welfare, crime, and abuse awareness.

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About Sunset Radio Network

Sunset Radio Network is dedicated to capturing the energy, spontaneity, and soul of live music. With ten stations broadcasting worldwide, the network offers curated shows, historic performances, festival coverage, and exclusive live albums across multiple genres. Committed to innovation, quality, and listener experience, Sunset Radio Network continues to redefine live radio broadcasting for audiences everywhere.