KXCI Community Radio

Community Radio Online Auction: Donate & Bid Information

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:23:00 +0000

KXCI's pre-holiday Online Auction runs December 7-15, 2009, with bidding on more than 100 great items, including restaurant gift certificates, autographed items, music packages, theatre and concert tickets, yoga and massage certificates and plenty more to help with your holiday shopping needs (or to keep for yourself!).

We're currently soliciting more items for the auction from local businesses, artists, craftmakers, and other people who love the station and want to support us and this auction. To donate an item, simply complete the auction donation form: AuctionDonationForm.doc

Donors will receive substantial promotion (on-air, online, in print, and on fliers distributed at the Street Fair and other events) for their generosity.

Some items are already available to preview in the auction. To see these items, click the Holiday Auction button in the upper right corner of our homepage at KXCI.org.

KXCI Community Radio Opinion Survey

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:39:00 +0000

At KXCI, we're always striving to make Your Community Radio better.

Thank you to everyone (419 of you!) who took the survey, which is now closed to respondents.

We will process the feedback you collectively provided and continue the work of improving Your Community Radio!

KXCI Tucson: Basha's Shop & Give Program

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:47:00 +0000

KXCI is again part of the Basha's Shop & Give Program, where a percentage of every purchase you make at Basha's is donated to KXCI Community Radio.

The program runs through April 30, 2010, but it only works if you link your Basha's Thank You card with KXCI's 5-digit code. That number is 24279. And remember: even if you linked your card last year, you still need to do it again this year!

Once you have linked your card (which you can do with any cashier or at the service counter), KXCI will receive a portion of every purchase you make, excluding items like alcohol, tobacco, and lottery tickets.

Your Community Radio could make up to $5,000 in this campaign, so feel free to spread the word about this program to friends and family who also shop at Basha's and who also love Real People, Real Radio!

Tucson area Basha's include: 15310 North Oracle, 6900 East Sunrise, 8360 North Thornydale, 100 South Houghton, 3275 North Swan and 2000 West River.

KXCI sponsored events this weekend:

noreply@blogger.com (Duncan KXCI Music Director) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:34:00 +0000

Shorty Stubbs Memorial Concert - Sunday at The Hut
SABHF Tucson Blues Festival - Sunday at Reid Park
Depedro with Calexico - Saturday at Solar Culture
Lisa Otey and Diane Van Deurzen - Saturday at the Berger

** click on link above for more information, or go to our events page **

Shorty Stubbs Memorial Concert - Sunday at The Hut
We remember our old friend Shorty Stubbs the way he'd want us to remember his life and his generosity - with a great concert of local music at The Hut, with proceeds supporting KXCI. Performers from 3 to 11pm include Copper Moon, Clam Tostada, Los Hombres, Big Ludd, Loren Dicks, Last Call Girls, Cochise County All Stars, Al Perry and the Kevin Pakulis Band. $7 at the door, come for the day or for a few hours, either way you'll have a great time in support of KXCI. The Hut is at 305 North 4th Avenue.

SABHF Tucson Blues Festival - Sunday at Reid Park
It's the Free Blues Festival in Reid Park, at the bandshell from 11am to 6:30pm. While we will be broadcasting the Festival on tape delay throughout the day Sunday, nothing replaces the absolute joy of being outside listening to hours of great live music (for free!) with hundreds of other music fans - we'll see YOU there! More details at at the SABHF website.

Depedro with Calexico - Saturday at Solar Culture
Depedro, from Madrid Spain, will feature members of Calexico and Sergio Mendoza y la Orkesta. Brian Lopez and friends, feat. Salvador Duran, open this all ages show at 9pm. A frequent contributer to Calexico performances in Europe, Depedro is a mixture of latin, border fusion, folk, african music, reggae and blues.

Lisa Otey and Diane Van Deurzen - Saturday at the Berger
Diane Van Deurzen and Lisa Otey celebrate the release of their new CD, "Wild Women", with special guests Heather "Lil' Mama" Hardy (violin), Rich Brennion (pedal steel), Scott Black (bass) and Chip Ritter (drums). "Wild Women" is a tribute to 100 years of blues women and features 14 of their best raunchy and romantic blues.

KXCI Board Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:31:00 +0000

The KXCI Board of Directors meets Thursday October 15th at 6:00p at the offices of Child and Family Resources, 2800 East Broadway.

Click here for the agenda:

BoardAgendaOctober2009.doc

SABHF Blues Festival October 18th

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:41:00 +0000

KXCI is again proud to support the Southern Arizona Blues Heritage Foundation and their annual free blues festival at the Reid Park Bandshell, set for Sunday, October 18th from 11am to 6:30pm.

For complete information, including a schedule of performers, visit http://azblues.org/

KXCI Tucson: Saturday Office Hours

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:38:00 +0000

The KXCI offices will be open this Saturday, October 3rd, from 10am to 1pm to give you extra time to pick up your thank you gifts from the membership drive, pay your pledges and more. The KXCI offices are at 220 South Fourth Avenue.

KXCI Tucson: Membership Drive Ends!!

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:24:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who made a pledge of support. We reached our $91,300 goal around 5pm Friday, about 1 1/2 days ahead of schedule. This makes us very happy! Thanks again!

KXCI Tucson: Membership Drive Update

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:06:00 +0000

CALL NOW 520-623-1000

1:15pm Friday: LESS THAN $3900 TO GO - CALL NOW !!!

If you've already called during the drive - and more than 680 of you have - thank you!

If you HAVE NOT yet called, please do so now: 520-623-1000. And thanks in advance for your support!

KXCI Community Radio Board Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:03:00 +0000

The KXCI Board of Directors meets Thursday, September 17th at 6pm at the offices of Child and Family Resources, 2800 East Broadway in Tucson. The meeting is open to the public and you are encouraged to attend.

Please click here to view the meeting's agenda:

BoardAgendaSept2009.doc

KXCI Community Radio: Lordy Lordy Almost 40

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:19:00 +0000

KXCI's membership drive has almost hit the $40,000 mark. You can help us get there today!

Call with your support today at 520-623-1000. Thank you!

Support Community Radio - Membership Drive Starts Thursday!

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:14:00 +0000

KXCI Community Radio turns again to our generous listeners for their support during the Fall Membership Drive, starting this Thursday with a goal of $91,300.

We can do it - but only with your help! Please make a renewing gift, additional gift, or become a new member to our ever-growing family. You can pledge online anytime (http://www.kxci.org/store/) or call 520-623-1000 with your pledge starting Thursday morning.

Thank you in advance for supporting the station you love in YOUR Community and around the world!

KXCI Community Radio Celebrates HoCoFest!

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:12:00 +0000

KXCI is a proud sponsor of the Hotel Congress Labor Day weekend HoCoFest! This solar powered festival includes an eco-fair, family fest and a record sale during the day, with indoor and outdoor music stages at night.

Come celebrate in downtown Tucson, September 4th through the 6th!

Performers include Calexico, Cracker, the Meat Puppets, Al Perry, JFA, John Doe and Exene and Sergio Mendoza y La Orkesta. See the entire lineup of music and events at http://hocofest.com/

Tucson's Radio Celebrates Tucson's Music!

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:57:00 +0000

The Tucson Area Music Awards (TAMMIES) event is Thursday, September 3rd at the Rialto Theatre. This free concert event starts at 7pm, with performances by Tom Walbank, Spirit Familia, Holy Rolling Empire, Sentido, and Conner Cecil. Calexico will be honored for their induction into the TAMMIES Hall of Fame.

To celebrate the TAMMIES - and our great local music scene in general - KXCI is offering a half-price sale on our "Locals Only" CD compilations. This week only, you can visit the KXCI Web Store at https://www.kxci.org/store/ to purchase these local music compilations for just $5!

A shipping charge also applies - but only once so buy as many CDs as you'd like! All proceeds support Community Radio and our support of local music.
For more on the TAMMIES, visit http://tammies.com/.

KXCI helps sponsor four great benefits this weekend!

noreply@blogger.com (Duncan KXCI Music Director) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:26:00 +0000

Friday
Create Your City Art Party!
Creative City and Parasol Project present the Create Your City Art Party on Friday, August 21, 2009 to celebrate and advocate creativity in Tucson and welcome the re-opening of the 4th Ave. Underpass. Events begin with the "Re-Connection Pre-Show” on the Winsett Park Stage at 6:30pm (free) featuring puppets, clowns, stilt-walkers and dancers. At 7:30 pm a festive parade extravaganza with performers from Winsett Park will lead people to the Rialto Theater. The Art Party at the Rialto will start at 7 pm featuring local bands: Mata Leau * Combo Westside * Michelle Blades * BATUCAXÉ * Tom Walbank & the Ambassadors * Ensphere * PLOY * Flagrante Delicto * Mr. Free & the Satellite Freakout as well as performance installations, interactive arts, vending and so much more! “Be art, bring art” is the motto. Join in this family-friendly, all ages event- bring instruments and colorful costumes.
7:00 pm – Doors open at Rialto Theatre (318 E. Congress), $10-$25 suggested donation.

Saturday
Author Michael Blake joins The John Coinman Band for a reading and concert in celebration of the American West. This is a benefit for the Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros. Michael Blake is the author of Dances with Wolves and John Coinman won Songwriter of the Year and Best Local Performing Songwriter in a citywide reader’s poll. The evening promises tales of wild horses, plaintive border ballads, haunting tales of love and High Plains Rock, all with a shot of twang.
The concert is Saturday, Aug. 22nd, 8pm at the Berger Performing Arts Canter. See Rhythm & Roots for more information.

Sunday
Tucson's 4th Annual No More Homeless Animals Day helps raise awareness for pets in need. Listen to terrific local music, from Courtney Robbins, Leila Lopez, Tom Walbank, The Hounds The El Camino Royales and others, and learn how you can help save lives. The event is 21-and-over, and leashed pets are encouraged to attend. Sunday at The Hut, 305 N 4th Ave, doors at 5pm-TucsonAnimalConcert

2nd Annual Goddess Gumbo
16 female singer-songwriters from 7 generations performing to benefit New Beginnings for Women and Children. Namoli Brennet, Lisa Otey, Melanie Morrison, Nancy McCallion, Diane Van Deurzen, Sabra Faulk, Ginette Roth, Ashleigh Adelman, Tori Longale, Jenell Davis, Bunny Kirby, Wendy Adams, Tammy West, Courtney Robbins, Jo Wilkinson and Bonnie Flint. Sunday at The Boondocks Lounge, 3306 N. First Avenue, doors open at 5pm.

Tucson's Radio Celebrates Tucson's Music!

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:57:00 +0000

To celebrate the TAMMIES - and our great local music scene in general - KXCI is offering a half-price sale on our "Locals Only" CD compilations. This week only, you can visit the KXCI Web Store at https://www.kxci.org/store/ to purchase these local music compilations for just $5!

A shipping charge also applies - but only once so buy as many CDs as you'd like! All proceeds support Community Radio and our support of local music.

For more on the TAMMIES, visit http://tammies.com/.

KXCI Community Radio Board Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:32:00 +0000

The KXCI Board of Directors meets Thursday, August 27th at the offices of Child and Family Resources, 2800 East Broadway in Tucson. The meeting begins at 6pm and it is open to the public. You are encouraged to attend.

For this meeting's agenda, please click this file:

BoardAgendaAugust2009.doc

KXCI Community Radio: Woodstock Thank You

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:54:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who made it out to our Woodstock Tribute concert Saturday night at the Rialto Theatre! We had about 600 guests for six great hours of music in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock.

A very special thank you to the 11 acts that donated their talent in support of Community Radio: Eb Eberlein, The Wayback Machine, Top Dead Center, Jo Wilkinson, Michael P., Andrew Collberg, Al Perry, Spirit Familia, Leila Lopez and Courtney Robbins, The Tryst and Love Mound.

Thank you as well to our Woodstock Week sponsors: Sabbagh Tax and Accounting and Speedway Veterinary and to all the vendors and volunteers who joined us out at the Rialto Theatre, including Adventure Coffee Roasting, Hippie Gypsy, La Indita, Sunflower Farmers Markets and Govinda's.

Daily Star article on our Woodstock concert

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:28:00 +0000

Got your tickets yet? Go to www.RialtoTheatre.com or call 740-1000.

From Thursday's Caliente (thanks, Daily Star!):
http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/304529.php

KXCI Powered Down During Mountain Work

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:59:00 +0000

Construction and repair work on Mount Bigelow continues this week; KXCI will operate at about 20% power between 7am and 5pm this week.

Learn more by clicking here: MtBigelowRepairs.doc

Woodstock 40th Anniversary Concert and KXCI Benefit

noreply@blogger.com (Duncan KXCI Music Director) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:29:00 +0000

Reserved Balcony and General Admission Tickets at The Rialto Theatre

KXCI Community Radio: Woodstock Tickets On Sale Now!

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:07:00 +0000

Saturday, August 15th, 5 to 11pm @ The Rialto Theatre. All proceeds support Community Radio!

12 local acts covering the artists who played Woodstock 40 years ago!

Tickets at: http://www.rialtotheatre.com/

KXCI Community Radio: Woodstock Week!

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:13:00 +0000

KXCI will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock with "Woodstock Week," August 10th to the 16th.

We've got a tribute concert at the Rialto, interviews with Woodstock performers like Richie Havens and Graham Nash, extra-special Woodstock-themed shows from our great deejays, Woodstock trivia and prizes, even a screening of the film for you!

Read all about it here:
WoodstockWeekEvents

KXCI Community Radio Website Upgrade

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:28:00 +0000

You can now see the songs our deejays are playing right on the left side of the homepage at KXCI.org, under the "Now On Air" banner (at least when they are typing in their playlist live). We're hoping to get all of them to do it soon. Enjoy, and refresh the page periodically as new songs are added!

KXCI Community Radio Summer Hours

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Peterson) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:13:00 +0000

Through August, KXCI Community Radio will be open to the public weekdays, 10am-4pm. The KXCI office is at 220 South Fourth Avenue, 1 1/2 blocks south of Broadway.