Category Archives: events

KFJC Begins Month of Mayhem with 54 Specials – from 8-Tracks to Radio Drama

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Jennifer Waits

I’ve been a DJ and volunteer at Foothill College radio station KFJC-FM for nearly 15 years now and one of my favorite times of year at the station is the Month of Mayhem. During the month of May, DJs prepare … finish reading KFJC Begins Month of Mayhem with 54 Specials – from 8-Tracks to Radio Drama

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WQXR and its website, an uneven partnership?

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Matthew Lasar

The University of Oregon’s What is Radio conference (#whatisradio) wrapped up on Saturday, with many interesting panels on the last day. One of the best was named “Web Radio: Say Goodbye to the Dial.” But a fascinating talk by Dr. … finish reading WQXR and its website, an uneven partnership?

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Radio storytelling: property of the upper middle class?

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Matthew Lasar

Jennifer Waits and I are at the What is Radio conference in Portland, which opened with an interesting lecture by veteran radio/TV journalist Charles Jaco. It focused on the importance of narrative and storytelling in radio, and its decline on the … finish reading Radio storytelling: property of the upper middle class?

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KZSU’s Day of Noise Features 24 hours of Live Experimental Music

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Jennifer Waits

Stanford University’s college radio station KZSU 90.1 FM is a few hours away from the conclusion of its 11th Day of Noise. Despite the “noise” moniker, the music being played today isn’t necessarily noisy or discordant.  According to the KZSU … finish reading KZSU’s Day of Noise Features 24 hours of Live Experimental Music

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WRIR Curates Live Performances at Local Shops for Record Store Day

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Jennifer Waits

Record Store Day, the annual celebration of independent record stores, will take place all over the world on Saturday, April 20th. Non-commercial radio and independent record stores often have a synergistic relationship, so it makes sense that they would be … finish reading WRIR Curates Live Performances at Local Shops for Record Store Day

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UCRN Spring College Radio Conference Covers Radio’s Past and Future

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Jennifer Waits

Saturday was a fun day of radio immersion for me, as I attended the spring University of California Radio Network (UCRN) conference at KZSC at University of California, Santa Cruz. Around 115 people, including volunteers, students, DJs, staff, and advisers … finish reading UCRN Spring College Radio Conference Covers Radio’s Past and Future

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2nd Annual High School Radio Day Returns on April 24

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jennifer Waits

In 2012, the first annual High School Radio Day took place on May 16. The day was established in order to celebrate high school radio and raise awareness about the small number of remaining high school radio stations. This year, … finish reading 2nd Annual High School Radio Day Returns on April 24

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Radio Guide to SXSW 2013 – Part 2: Radio Station Showcases

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jennifer Waits

With the music portion of the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) festival launching today, there are numerous panels, films, and events for radio fans to choose from. In addition to that, many radio stations have traveled to Austin in order … finish reading Radio Guide to SXSW 2013 – Part 2: Radio Station Showcases

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Radio Guide to SXSW 2013 – Part 1: Panels, Parties and Films

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jennifer Waits

Every year South by Southwest (SXSW) seems to get bigger and bigger, with a growing interactive conference, film festival, and long-time music event. The music festival begins today and runs through Sunday, March 17th. For radio fans, some of the … finish reading Radio Guide to SXSW 2013 – Part 1: Panels, Parties and Films

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Occupy Boston Radio Hosts Radio Camp

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Jennifer Waits

Occupy Boston Radio (OBR.fm), a one-year old online radio station, is in the midst of a 2-week Radio Camp. Events kicked off with an open house last weekend and as I write this, the station is holding a workshop (“Making … finish reading Occupy Boston Radio Hosts Radio Camp

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