Broken Fm Blog

2010-02-05T19:29:00.000-08:00

A big thank-you to Santa Rosa Alliance Church for letting us use their facility and helping us clean up. We had close to 200 people enjoying the music, chatting with the bands and tearing into the birthday pinatas!! The bands were great. Our opening band, The Author, is a new local band..did a great show so expect to hear more from them in the future. The others were excellent as well, even though van problems and traffic trials delayed them a bit, it didn't seem to effect their energy level or performance. Check out Causing a Scene for more local Christian concerts coming your way next week!

2010-01-16T01:01:00.000-08:00

Concert, put on by Causing a Scene...4 great bands, Saturday Jan 16 at 7 pm. $8.00. Hillside Church, 2689 Old Adobe Road, Petaluma.

The Waiting Ends.....TONIGHT!

2010-01-14T10:17:00.000-08:00

If you saw The Waiting Ends at Rock of Ages, you know you don't want to miss their show tonight!! 7:00......only $5 bucks. Playing with 2 other bands. For more info go to Causing a Scene or Brokenfm on facebook. They will also be on the radio...live in the studio....at 2:00 today.

2010-01-13T11:29:00.000-08:00

Can you believe Broken has been on the air for one year? We have learned alot, met alot of awesome bands and listeners and are excited about what this year will bring. We still have much to learn, so we'd love to hear from fans and foes, so we can make this 'YOUR' favorite station! We hope to see you all at our upcoming concert. Check out these bands on Myspace and you will want to come and hear them, and you can even chat with them after their performance.

Secret Service Tour - Free Concert 09/02/09

2009-08-11T14:16:00.001-07:00

A free concert called the "Secret Service Tour" at Redwood Covenant Church September 2, 2009 from 6-9pm is comming up soon. The four bands playing are Abandon Kansas, Sleep for Sleepers, Hazel and Vine and local band Surrendered. The concert is sponsored by Playit4Word, Broken.fm and Redwood Covenant Church.

Eli's Album Review

2009-07-12T14:44:00.001-07:00

Eli's Album Review
7/12/09
Edison Glass: Time is Fiction

Edison Glass is a band that has been pushing the boundaries of indie and alt rock for a while. Grabbing what you think you know about what rock and hurling it out the window. The only excuse not to like this band is not hearing them before.

Coming from Coram, Long Island, New York, Edison Glass is using their widely diverse backgrounds and influences to bring creativity back into a scene in desperate need. The 4 members have been a band since 1998 but have been friends for most of their lives. What makes them so unique is the amount of creative musicality. What i mean is they use progressions and riffs that are heard in completely opposite of them and make them work. They use time signatures rarely used and vocal techniques not often heard and make something fresh. While the music sounds odd and complicated at first, there is still the sense of catchiness that grabs your ear and doesn't let it go.

This CD is one of my favorites and I'm so thankful for Nick Weil for showing me this band. Music listeners, grab this if you are tired of all the same pop rock bands of today. Musicians, pick up this CD and be inspired to make some new and unique. Bottom line, get this CD.

Eli's useless facts

2009-07-12T14:26:00.000-07:00

Eli's Useless facts
7/12/09

1. The colour blue has a calming effect. it causes the brain to release calming hormones.

2. Perspiration is odorless; it is the bacteria on the skin that creates an odor.

3. 4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.

Eli's useless facts

2009-07-05T14:10:00.000-07:00

Eli's useless facts
7/5/09

1. Ancient Egyptians believed that onions would keep evil spirits away.

2. One out of 20 people have an extra rib.

3. Turkeys can see in color.

Broken FM Bumper Sticker Ad

2009-07-02T17:27:00.000-07:00

Josh's Useless facts

2009-06-29T18:10:00.000-07:00

6/29/09

1. At Disneyland they have hundreds of wild domesticated cats running around the park. They never come out during the day because there's too many people, but the reason they're there is to catch the mice.

2. Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes.

3. Assuming Rudolph is in front, the number of possible way to arrange Santa's other eight reindeer is 40,320.

Smog Frog - Our newest underwriter!!!

2009-06-27T13:10:00.000-07:00

We just got a call from Ilone from Smog Frog in Santa Rosa who just called in and underwrote Brokem FM on Sandy's electronica show. She also got our last large Broken FM T-Shirt, thank Ilone!!!

Broken FM Bumper Stickers Are In

2009-06-26T08:51:00.001-07:00

Pink Broken FM Bumper Sticker

Green Broken FM Bumper Sticker

The Broken FM bumper stickers are finally in and they are available to all, the best way to get them is to come by our next benefit show July 25th at the Phoenix Theater or you can email us atbroken.fm. Once you put in on your car, send us a picture so we can post it on the blog to show the world that you support this great station. Printed by the good folks at Greater Works Printing in Rohnert Park Ca.

Eli's Useless Facts

2009-06-22T18:26:00.000-07:00

Eli's Useless Facts
6/22/09

1. In the 1930's, Pepsi-Cola had an advertising campaign starring two cartoon cops called "Pepsi & Pete".

2. Giraffes have no vocal chords.

3. The most popular jelly belly jelly bean flavor is buttered popcorn.

Cool post-it stop motion video called DEADLINE

2009-06-18T18:45:00.000-07:00

Broken FM Benefit Show #2

2009-06-15T09:29:00.000-07:00

So here is the second benefit show Line Up....
All of these bands are played on our station. We would really would like your support, last benefit show we did had 300 people. This show we want to do more. I hope you can take a chance to call and request to listen to each one of the bands... The DJ's will be happy to play a song by each band. Thank you for your support.

Broken.FM Benefit Show # 2
Sat July 25th
Surrendered
Uncut Faith
Your Pain My Victory
Second To Last
A Storybook Romance
Dilemachine/Covenant (Reunion) (lobby)
8pm $8
The Phoenix Theater
201 Washington St
Petaluma, Ca 94952

Eli's Album Review

2009-06-10T19:09:00.000-07:00

Eli's Album Review
9/10/09
Decyfer Down: Crash

So today i will probably introduce a lot of you to band that many of you don't know. This is a band that has toured with Disciple, Skillet and many others. There is a good reason for that as well..... cause they awesome.

From the small city of Morehead City, North Carolina they go my attention from their first CD End of Gray. It was an gamble buy since I had never heard of them, but it payed off. What makes this band so awesome is 2 simple things. One, they are a no fancy or frill band that just lets their lyrics and instrumentation do all the work for them. They play simple rock with a deep sense of grounding and power. Second and most importantly for me, vocals. For me, Singer Caleb Oliver made End of Gray a must buy. From the power in his voice to his tone was like butter. Going into Crash, Caleb left the band for personal reasons and new singer T.J. Harris was brought in. If you don't know T.J, he was formerly in the band Fighting Instinct. I was worried hearing that because Fighting Instinct was more a southern rock band than a hard rock one. Then I heard the single Crash and all my worries were gone. Ladies and gentlemen, this singer for me is one of the best I've heard. He adds soul and depth with the power that seems effortless.

In conclusion, I love this band. If you give them a chance, you will love them too. Buy this album and pick up the End Of Gray album as well and heck the Fighting Instinct album as well. ha ha

Eli's Useless facts

2009-06-10T18:19:00.000-07:00

Eli's Useless facts
6/10/09

1. Penguins can convert salt water into fresh water.

2. 40% of almonds in the world are used by manufacturers of chocolate.

3. The U.S. Government will not allow portraits of living persons to appear on stamps.

BROKEN FM PLEDGE DRIVE

2009-06-09T13:42:00.000-07:00

We really need your help with this pledge drive. Please tell everyone you know about this event. We will be having local bands, pastors, and people from the community coming to share their support for Broken.Fm. All you have to do is pledge at least $5 a month to keep us on the air. This will go keep our listeners like you happy by being able to hear your favorite christian artists. This is your chance to really give back to your community and also give you the chance to keep the message of Christ through this station.

So listen to Broken.Fm Starting June 22nd- June 27th all day long to be able to help us stay on the air. We cannot do it without your prayers and support. Please pray for Broken and if you feel led to commit to help us please call us at 707-526-2765 or email us at korb@broken.fm

Thank you for your support.

Eli's Album Review

2009-06-07T14:50:00.000-07:00

Eli's Album Review
6/7/09
House of Heroes: The End Is Not The End

Today we got a band that brings the past and the present together in a mega mix. Grabbing influences from what some call, "The Greatest band ever" and apply their modern edge to make House of Heroes.

From Columbus, Ohio these rockers have brought the influence of the Beatles to modern rock. Signed with Goatee Records, they have a lot of amazing label mates to keep up with. With former artist like Relient K and Family Force 5 and current artist like B. Rieth and Ayiesha Woods, there is a lot of pressure to keep up. Luckily, House of Heroes have their own unique sound that separate them from an already diverse line up. With this CD you can tell the band are huge Beatle fans and what makes them so fresh. You get a since of vintage sound wrapped in an alt rock package. The vocals and guitars bring a edgy sound, while the lyrics bring a storytelling and depth not seen a whole lot lately. With songs like Baby's a Red, In The Valley Of The Dying Sun, and Ghost bring a deep story and imagery of each situation. I think that's really cool.

So if your looking for a new band to put in your already full iPod's, then check out House of Heroes. They bring vintage classics and modern gems together. Also be on the lookout for their Cover CD of the Beatles coming out this year.

Eli's Useless facts

2009-06-07T14:12:00.000-07:00

Eli's Useless Facts
6/7/09

1. There are over three trillion craters on the moon, with some having a diameter over three feet.

2. One pound of maple syrup can make eight pounds of candy or sugar.

3. If your over 100 years old, there's an 80% chance you're a women.

Broken.FM featured on Indie Vision Music.com

2009-06-04T14:01:00.000-07:00

Broken fm was recently featured on indie vision music and that is awesome because they get a ton of hits every day. Thanks Brandon!!!

Eli's Album Review

2009-06-03T18:46:00.000-07:00

Eli's Album Review
6/03/09
Jonezetta: Popularity

I'm excited and stoked to present to you, Jonezetta. Take it in, and enjoy. haha well today's album review is one of my new favorite bands and I got to tell you i really loved this CD. The vocals, the instrumentation, the feel makes me want to dance.

All the way from Clinton, Mississippi Jonezetta has made a name for themselves by fusing together dance and alt.rock. While it has been done before and it is nothing new, what Jonezetta brings is super-duper catchy songs that makes you want to dance. Most all the choruses in the songs, you can learn by the 2nd time around. What this does is get you involved in the songs and leave with a grin while singing their great hooks. With songs like Popularity, Backstabber, and Get Ready this CD doesn't ever give in and makes it perfect party CD. Vocalist Robert Chisolm, does a great job in making his vocals both difficult and accessible and his tone is spot on with the style.

Jonezetta is a band that in my oppion should be more popular than they are now(no pun intended). Whats more is the message of the CD to stop selfishness and the mindset of wanting to be popular. If you love dance music or not, you need to check out this band.

Eli's useless facts

2009-06-03T18:09:00.000-07:00

Eli's Useless Facts
6/3/09

1. No matter how cold it gets, gasoline will not freeze.

2. The name Jeep came from the abbreviation used in the army for the "General Purpose" vehicle, G.P.

3. There is no word that rhymes with purple.

The Par Avion Tour

2009-06-01T21:24:00.000-07:00

June 24th @7pm Evangelical Christian Center is hosting The Par Avion Tour for only $8 the tour is featuring:

FACINGBINARY
Two Days Til' Tomorrow
This Great Escape
Sleep For Sleepers
and
High Flight Society

the address is..

1589 Hampton Way Santa Rosa, Ca 95407

Keep a look out for the fliers and stay tuned to Broken Fm for more details and for more info call us at 707-526-2765 or email bcontreras@alliancemed.org

Please call and request
High Flight Society: "Time Is Running Out", "Wake Up", "Sweet Redeemer"
Sleep For Sleepers: "Thieves & Bones", "Keep Your Voices"
FACINGBINARY: "Cycle Down", "Reach You"
and well have songs up soon from This Great Escape and Two Days Til' Tomorrow

Stay Tuned on Broken Fm

Mornings of Rock w/Brian 6/1

2009-06-01T09:18:00.000-07:00

If you are driving to work from 7am-8:30am make sure you check out the Mornings of Rock w/Brian. He will play anything you wanna hear, and will make sure you drive to work is the most fun you can have sitting in traffic. On Broken.FmMornings of Rock With Brian Playlist...

7:02 AM - The Insyderz - Rat Race
7:06 AM - All Star United - You You You (Yeah Yeah Yeah)
7:09 AM - Red - Breathe Into Me
7:13 AM - The O.C. Supertones - Superfly
7:17 AM - 12 Stones - Crash
7:20 AM - Road Narrows - Home For The Meek
7:23 AM - Element 101 - Some Chances Are Worth Taking
7:26 AM - Last Tuesday - The Stand
7:29 AM - Search the City - The Rescue
7:32 AM - Squad Five-0 - Make You Dance
7:35 AM - A Kiss For Jersey - Oh Infamous City
7:38 AM - Burden Of A Day - Oh The Humanity
7:42 AM - Nodes of Ranvier - Oh Yeah Well My Daddy Died w-A Needle in His Arm
7:43 AM - Switchfoot - Oh! Gravity.
7:45 AM - Five Iron Frenzy - Oh Canada
7:49 AM - Sleeping Giant - Oh Praise Him
7:54 AM - Pevensy - Ending On A Good Note
7:59 AM - Since October - Live to Die
8:02 AM - Disciple - Someone
8:06 AM - The Showdown - I Victim (Here's To The Wind Year)
8:09 AM - A Rotterdam November - Enough (The End)
8:12 AM - Hawk Nelson - You Have What I Need
8:15 AM - Children 18:3 - Homemade Valentine
8:18 AM - Dogwood - Comes Crashing
8:22 AM - Ace Troubleshooter - Tonight
8:26 AM - Kings to You - This is the End
8:31 AM - Everyday Sunday - Wait
8:35 AM - Underoath - Too Bright To See Too Loud To Hear