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Radio Station Scavenger Hunt – Genre Color Code Signs Part 5
Wrapping up the radio station scavenger hunt for this week, I’m sharing one more music genre color code sign. This “library legend” sign comes from KFJC, where I’m a DJ. In my travels, I’ve seen incredibly complex systems for categorizing … finish reading Radio Station Scavenger Hunt – Genre Color Code Signs Part 5
KFJC Begins Month of Mayhem with 54 Specials – from 8-Tracks to Radio Drama
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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Tagged college radio, kfjc, KFJC-FM, Month of Mayhem, radio specials
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Community radio broadcasters and builders converged at GRC 2012
Jennifer and I attended the Grassroots Radio Conference this past weekend in Urbana, IL. These are my old stomping grounds, having lived in the twin college towns of Champaign-Urbana for about 13 years until 2008. Home to the University of … finish reading Community radio broadcasters and builders converged at GRC 2012
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Tagged community radio, Grassroots Radio Coalition, Grassroots Radio Conference, KCSB, kfjc, KUSF, Low Power FM, LPFM, Prometheus Radio Project, wrvu
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Soundtap Madness Pits Independent Radio Stations in Head to Head Listening Tournament
With a nod to March Madness, Soundtap has just released details about “Soundtap Madness 2012,” an 18-day tournament beginning this Thursday featuring consecutive rounds of head to head battles between independent college and community radio stations. Soundtap, which bills itself … finish reading Soundtap Madness Pits Independent Radio Stations in Head to Head Listening Tournament
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Tagged best college radio stations, college radio, KBOO, kfjc, KTUH, KUCI, KZSU, March Madness, Soundtap, Soundtap Madness, WRIR, WVUM
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6 Things You Should do to Support College Radio on College Radio Day
Today marks the first annual College Radio Day. More than 350 stations all over the United States and Canada have signed up to participate. The concept’s fairly simple, it’s a day when people are encouraged to tune in to college … finish reading 6 Things You Should do to Support College Radio on College Radio Day
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Tagged college radio, College Radio Day, fighting a college radio station sale, kfjc, KTRU, KUCR, KUSF, KZSU, saving college radio, wrvu
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CMJ Announces Nominees for 2011 College Radio Awards
Yesterday CMJ announced the nominees for its annual College Radio Awards. Based on nominations submitted by folks who report their playlists/charts to the music publication, the list of nominees includes college and community radio stations, as well as individuals who … finish reading CMJ Announces Nominees for 2011 College Radio Awards
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Tagged best college radio stations, CMJ, college radio, college radio awards, kfjc, KUSF in Exile, radio awards
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The five things I do when I hear weird music on the radio
Not long ago I was driving down the San Francisco Bay Area’s Highway 280 and listening to Foothills Junior College’s KFJC-FM, and some really weird music came on. I tried to get what it was from the deejay’s back-announce commentary, … finish reading The five things I do when I hear weird music on the radio
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Tagged Frank Zappa, Karlheinz Stockhausen, kfjc
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Radio Guide to Record Store Day 2011
I’m already starting to map out my list of record stores to hit this Saturday, April 16, 2011 for the 4th annual Record Store Day. Some people will be lining up for limited edition releases (particularly vinyl), others will be … finish reading Radio Guide to Record Store Day 2011
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Tagged Amoeba Music, CJSW, KCRW, kfjc, KGNU, KUVO, live 105, Numero Group, Radio 1190, Radio Boise, Radio K, Record Store Day, vinyl, WCLZ, WGRN, WRXP
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Activating the Medium Festival explores Radio as Source Material for Sound Art
Radio doesn’t always begin and end with a broadcast over the airwaves. Sometimes radio transmissions are used by artists as another tool for creative expression. This year the arts organization 23five is curating the Activating the Medium XIV festival in … finish reading Activating the Medium Festival explores Radio as Source Material for Sound Art
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Tagged 23five, Activating the Medium, Dan Kletter, Jim Haynes, kalx, kfjc, KPFA, Nozmo King, radio art, sound art
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KFJC’s “Return of the Invasion of Maximum Louie Louie”
Back in 1983 college radio station KFJC (where I currently DJ) embarked on an ambitious project to do a radio marathon featuring hundreds of different versions of the song “Louie Louie.” Soliciting help from both musicians and listeners (one of … finish reading KFJC’s “Return of the Invasion of Maximum Louie Louie”
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Tagged college radio, Eric Predoehl, kalx, kfjc, Louie Louie, Maximum Louie Louie, Neil Young, radio marathons, Richard Berry
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