Do you like spontaneity, something unique, something funny, and sometimes serious?
If so, I have your ticket to scores of shows and myriad DJ talents aired on KBGA College Radio at the University of Montana. Really, there is something for everyone. Check out the list of shows on the KBGA program schedule for any day of the week. Let’s take the Friday lineup for example: The station starts the day of with Tribal Scene Radio” – my show – followed by “Swimming with the Mermaid,” followed by Amy Goodwin’s “Democracy Now”. The afternoon shows include eclectic programs the likes of “I Do What I Want,” “Women of Action,” and “Hi-Tone Presents: Psychedelic Kurt’s Psychedelic Pentathalon.”
Great programming doesn’t come free, which is why I’m online today. I’m here to ask our KBGA listeners to contribute to Radiothon, the station’s annual pledge drive. The managers have set a goal of $14,000 for the week. Call 406-243-KBGA to donate. That’s not a whole lot of money considering the big picture. First, the station offers diverse programming. Second, it’s an all-volunteer DJ operation with a small number of paid staff members. Third, all programming is free of corporate influence, meaning the station offers a wonderful mix of introspective ideas , commercial-free shows and an eclectic playlist of music, ranging from jazz and hip hop to traditional American Indian drumming .
Tribal Scene Radio joined the KBGA program lineup last March, nearly one year ago. As the host, I’ve interviewed dozens of newsmakers from across the country, including Dr. Arne Vainio, Nike’s Sam McCracken, entertainer Arigon Starr, the Indian Land Tenure Foundation’s Terry Janis. These are just a few of Tribal Scenes guests. Most of the shows are archived or are in the process.
Keep programing like Tribal Scene Radio on the air. For more details of all the KBGA shows, go to the KBGA website. You can make a donation there, too. Or, if you are in Missoula, stop by the station at the University Center on campus.
The KBGA Radiothon ends Friday, Feb. 18. Call in and make a pledge during the Tribal Scene Radio program. We’re on from 8 to 9 a.m. this Friday, the final day for fundraising. We still haven’t reached the $14,000 mark, but we’re close. One more thing, people who call in between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. and make a $10 pledge receive a $25 premium package. It’s a great deal.
Thank you for your support.
Jodi Rave