Future of Music is PubRadio

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For Public Radio Month, the Future of Music Coalition, a group of wonderful folks who are always thinking of the big picture wrote a brief blog post that says more in its simplicity than most of the other blather out there. There’s no way to not know that FMC are HUGE supporters of public and noncommercial radio. From our fight to expand Low Power FM service to our working with tons of amazing musicians to make the case for the continued funding of public broadcasting, we’re always ready to go to bat … Continue Reading

“Public Radio Makes Us Better Listeners”

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A favorite local author, Nicole Brodeur with the Seattle Times has penned a paean to public radio for Public Radio Month, and just in time for various pledge drives. We know what we’ve got up and down the dial here — jazz, bluegrass, classical, blues — and we support it, because public radio makes us better listeners. It’s a give and take — and give. And it’s worth it. Seattle is a public radio city, staunchly supporting four stations in Seattle proper, plus community stations in Everett and Bellevue.  We also support a number of public … Continue Reading

Political Ads on Public Stations?

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Ok, all.  You really need to weigh in on this.  How is this even possible, given the restrictions on political activity by 501c3’s and the prohibition against call to action? From Tom Taylor on Radio-info.com: Is Nothing Sacred?                         Obama ads in “Masterpiece Theater”? Romney spots in “All Things Considered”? A stunning free speech case out of San Francisco – A 2-1 decision from two Republican-appointed judges on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco strikes down a lower court … Continue Reading

Public Radio Music Month Offerings

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April is Public Radio Music Month, and a number of stations are doing special live events to celebrate.  I’ve seen only two listed by classical stations so far, so if you’re doing events be sure to let us know. — April 8: WGUC, Cincinnati Public Radio, Cincinnati, OH – Broadcast of pianist Jonathan Biss with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra — April 27: KING-FM, Seattle, WA – Live performance and interview with cellist Joshua Roman on Sean MacLean’s exceptional show Northwest  Focus Live And not to be disrespectful of these efforts, but there’s a whole cadre of us out … Continue Reading

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