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News Notes and Spins – February 1, 2013

Goat Jan 20122013 marks my 40th year dj’ing in one way or another.  Officially – professionally – I’ve been in radio since my first paycheck in 1977, so I have four more years before I celebrate my official 40th anniversary on the airwaves.  But, it was 1973, as a graduating high school senior, that I first laid a needle to a record for the purposes of making people smile and dance.  Now of course, in my world it’s all digital – but I digress.  You know that old saying, “never judge a book by its cover?”  Well, never judge a music lover by the hat he wears LOL.  I may love my cowboy hats, but you’re as likely to see me bopping to some hip-hop as well as some authentic roots country – unless you’re screaming or being outright violent… that’s where the line gets drawn for me.  And here in Colorado, a place I’ve called home most of my life now, there’s more than enough great music of all flavors to enjoy – regardless of the hat you wear (or not).

Congratulations to KRFC on their 10th Anniversary.   No station plays more music from here in the state than they do.  See their website at www.krfcfm.org for information about upcoming celebratory events.

Congratulations to KGNU‘s Sam Fugua, who’s been a part of that station for over 20 years and is now stepping down as station manager.    According to his email, Sam is looking “…for other professional opportunities in public media or the broader non-profit world in Boulder/Denver.”

KGNU IS SEEKING A STATION MANAGER

KGNU—a community radio station with studios in Boulder and Denver, CO—seeks a Station Manager to lead our mission-driven broadcast and online media organization.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to public media and substantial experience leading diverse communities in pursuit of the common good.

We are seeking an individual who combines strong communications, managerial and development skills with a vision for making local community media essential in a changing world.

KGNU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all genders, people of color, and people with disabilities.

Our ideal candidate will have the following combination of required and desired skills:

Required Qualifications:

  • At least five years experience managing people and programs in non-profit organizations, including working with volunteers
  • Demonstrated successful fundraising experience, including membership campaigns, individual donor development and grant writing
  • Knowledge of noncommercial broadcast rules and regulations, including all Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) requirements
  • Demonstrated budget development, financial acumen, and fiscal management skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Familiarity with and commitment to the KGNU Mission Statement

Additional Desired Skills:

  • Understanding of community radio
  • Community radio programming experience
  • Strategic planning and implementation experience
  • Experience working with non-profit boards
  • Bilingual English/Spanish

Salary is $47,500 annually and is non-negotiable. The position includes paid health insurance and vacation. This job will be based at KGNU’s Boulder office and requires travel to our Denver office at least once per week.

To apply, please submit the following materials by email and postal mail:

1)     A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2)     A current resume
3)     The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references

The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. Email to job@kgnu.org and mail to KGNU Station Manager Search Committee, 4700 Walnut St., Boulder, CO 80301. No phone calls please.

CHANGES IN REPORTING PROCEDURES
When you look at the Station By Station listing you’ll notice something new.  [titles reported =___].  I spend a few days every month scouring every single playlist at some stations, while others provide me a list of current titles they played in the reporting period.  So, for instance, for the Jan spins chart, I scoured any and all records released from Nov 2011 thru Jan 2013.  Next month, I’ll only look for titles that came out from Dec 2011 thru Feb 2013.  You’ll not only see what records are getting the most love at a station, but also how many “current year” releases are getting played.  Props to KRFC and Open Air 1340 for being the #1 and #2 station respectively in number of current titles getting aired.

MONTHLY TOP VIDEO PICKS

Featuring Fierce Bad Rabbit, Elephant Revival, The Gromet, Otis Taylor, A Shoreline Drive, Grant Sabin, SHEL, Churchill.

TOP 40 SPINS JAN 2013

(267 titles listed.  167 titles reported as played at least once)
(CC) = Colorado Connection
[date] = Date added to reporting list
____________________________________________________________________________
1. The Lumineers – The Lumineers (Dualtone) Americana [1-Mar-12]
2. Fierce Bad Rabbit – The Maestro and the Elephant (self) Rock/AAA  [5-Jan-13]
3. DeVotchKa – Live with the Colorado Symphony (Cicero Recordings) Indie/New Alternative [1-Nov-12]
4. Jeff Brinkman – Strange (self) Rock/AAA [1-Dec-12]
5. Leftover Salmon – Aquatic Hitchhiker (LoS Records) Americana [1-Apr-12]
6. The Yawpers – Capon Crusade (self) Rock/AOR [1-Sep-12]
7. Esme Patterson – All Princes, I (Greater Than Collective) Indie/New Alternative [1-Sep-12]
8. Beautiful Loser Society – The Desperate Promenade (self) Alt-country [5-Jan-13]
9. Manuel Lopez Trio – Searching Out (Dazzle Recordings) Jazz [5-Jan-13]
10. You, Me and Apollo – S/T [EP] (self) Indie/New alternative [1-Dec-12]
11. Chris Daniels – Better Days (self) Americana/country-folk [1-Jul-12]
12. Wire Faces – King Cataract (Hot Congress Records) Rock/ALT [10-Jan-13]
13. Raincheck – Raincheck (Dazzle Recordings) Jazz [1-May-12]
14. Sera Cahoone (CC) – Deer Creek Canyon (Sub Pop) Folk [1-Nov-12]
15. Elephant Revival – It’s Alive EP (Ruff Shod/Nettwork) Folk [1-Nov-12]
15. Flobots – The Circle In the Square (Shanachie Records) Urban Contemporary [1-Aug-12]
16. I’m With Her – Songs We Said Goodbye To (Boss Koala Records) Folk [1-Oct-12]
17. Mama Lenny & the Remedy – Punches and Hugs (self) Rhythm and Blues [1-Apr-12]
17. Mike Clark & the Sugar Sounds – Round and Round (Blank Tape) Indie/New Alternative [19-Jan-13]
18. Darryl Purpose – Next Time Around (Blue Rock Artists) Folk [1-Oct-12]
19. The Gromet – Barren (self) Rock/AAA [1-Nov-12]
20. Beats Noir! – Where the Sun Goes Down (self) Urban Contemporary [1-Oct-12]
20. Otis Taylor – Otis Taylor’s Contraband (Telarc) Blues [1-Jan-12]
21. Mosey West – Merica (self) Rock/AOR/AAA [1-Apr-12]
22. The Swayback – Double Four Time (self) Rock/AOR [1-Mar-12]
23. The Haunted Windchimes – Out with the Crow (Blank Tape) Folk [1-Apr-12]
24. Rob Drabkin – Little Steps EP (self) Rock/AAA [19-Jan-13]
25. Sam Holt Band – Southern Angels (self) Rock/AOR/AAA [12-Jan-13]
26. O’Brien Party of 7 (CC) – Reincarnation, The Songs of Roger Miller (Howdy Skies Music) Folk [1-Jun-12]
27. Bad Weather California – Sunkissed (Family Tree) Indie/New Alternative [1-Feb-12]
27. Danielle Ate The Sandwich – {like a king} (Youngest Daughter Records) Folk [1-May-12]
28. Boa & the Constrictors – Married to the Blues (self) Blues [1-Nov-12]
28. Carmelita’s Lovers – Ghosts of Our Former Selves (Nething Music) Rock/AOR/ALT [15-Jan-13]
28. Lindsey Saunders – Nothing Normal (self) POP/Crossover [14-Jan-13]
29. Land Lines – Land Lines (self) Indie/New Alternative [24-Nov-12]
30. Bonnie & The Clydes – Wrong Side Up (self) Alt-Country [1-Jul-12]
31. A Shoreline Dream – “333” (self) Rock/ALT [12-Sep-12]
31. Grant Sabin – Anthromusicology (Blank Tape) Rock/AOR [10-Jan-13]
31. Tennis – Young & Old (Fat Possum) Indie/New Alternative [1-Feb-12]

DEC ADDS
Balue – West Coast Bros
Chris Coady – From Down Here
Jeff Brinkman – Strange
Pretty Lights – Hot Like Sauce You Get High
Taarka – Adventures in Vagabondia
The Hollyfelds – Title Stealers
The Messers – New American Soul Vol 1
Trainwreckers – For the Record
Vi Wickam and Steve Eulberg – Old School | Old Time
Wil Swindler & The The Season Jazz Trio – The Season
You, Me and Apollo – S/T [EP]

JAN ADDS
A Boy and His Kite – A Boy and His Kite
Abi Robins – Such A Mess
Beautiful Loser Society – The Desperate Promenade
Blue Canyon Boys – Next Go Round
Carmelita’s Lovers – Ghosts of Our Former Selves
Constant Tourists – Carry On
Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band f/Erica Brown – Tangled Road
Eye and the Arrow – If By Fire
Fierce Bad Rabbit – The Maestro and the Elephant
Grant Sabin – Anthromusicology
Instant Empire – Keep UP!
Joe Johnson – A Cold Christmas Moon
Josh Dillard – The Whale and the Sea
Joshua Novak – Ephemeron
Kristi Stice – Under the Willow
Lindsey Saunders – Nothing Normal
Manuel Lopez Trio – Searching Out
Megan Redmond – Acoustic Sessions
Mike Clark & the Sugar Sounds – Round and Round
Otis Taylor – My World Is Gone
Poet’s Row – Poet’s Row
Rob Drabkin – Little Steps EP
Sam Holt Band – Southern Angels
Tom Gershwin – Sweet Pastimes
Thomas Hine – Forgive My Future
War Over Water – The Authority EP
Wire Faces – King Cataract

STATION BY STATION

beautiful loser society3KAFM (Grand Junction) [titles reported = 24]
1. Beautiful Loser Society – The Desperate Promenade
2. Jeff Brinkman – Strange
3. Sera Cahoone (CC) – Deer Creek Canyon
4. The Lumineers – The Lumineers
5. Bonnie & The Clydes – Wrong Side Up

Elephant Revival It's AliveKBUT (Crested Butte) [titles reported = 7]
1. Elephant Revival – It’s Alive EP
2. Beautiful Loser Society – The Desperate Promenade
2. DeVotchKa – Live with the Colorado Symphony
2. Jeff Brinkman – Strange
2. Sera Cahoone (CC) – Deer Creek Canyon

Elephant Revival It's AliveKDNK (Carbondale) [titles reported = 21]
1. Elephant Revival – It’s Alive EP
1. O’Brien Party of 7 (CC) – Reincarnation, The Songs of Roger Miller
1. Otis Taylor – Otis Taylor’s Contraband
2. DeVotchKa – Live with the Colorado Symphony
2. Fierce Bad Rabbit – The Maestro and the Elephant

beautiful loser society3KDUR (Durango)
1. Beautiful Loser Society – The Desperate Promenade
2. DeVotchKa – Live with the Colorado Symphony
3. Halden Wofford & the Hi-Beams – Live @ Hodi’s
4. Fierce Bad Rabbit – The Maestro & the Elephant
5. Tia Fuller (CC) – Angelic Warrior

lumineersKGNU (Boulder) [tites reported = 18]
1. The Lumineers – The Lumineers
2. Chris Daniels – Better Days
2. Esme Patterson – All Princes, I
3. DeVotchKa – Live with the Colorado Symphony
4. Katie Glassman – Snapshot

a shoreline drive_333KRCC (Colorado Springs) [titles reported = 26]
1. A Shoreline Dream – “333”
2. DeVotchKa – Live with the Colorado Symphony
2. Mike Clark & the Sugar Sounds – Round and Round
3. Grant Sabin – Anthromusicology
4. The Lumineers – The Lumineers

you me and appolo 2KRFC (Fort Collins) [titles reported = >100]
1. You Me & Apollo – You Me & Apollo
2. Various – Spokes Buzz Vol 3: Band Together
3. Fierce Bad Rabbit – Maestro & the Elephant
4. The Lumineers – Lumineers
5. Mama Lenny & the Remedy – Punches & Hugs

mostow_rich-girlKRZA (Alamosa) [titles reported = 4]
1. Kathryn Mostow – Rich Girl
1. Taarka – Adventures in Vagabondia
2. Sofie Reed – Simplicity Chased Trouble Away
3. The Lumineers – The Lumineers
..

beautiful loser society3KSJD (Mancos) [titles reported = 5]
1. Beautiful Loser Society – The Desperate Promenade
2. Katya Chorover – Big Big Love
3. The Moetones – Lowbrow
3. Elephant Revival – It’s Alive
3. Tennis – Young & Old

devotchka_live with CO symKUNC (Greeley) [titles reported = 11]
1. DeVotchKa – Live with the Colorado Symphony
1. Sera Cahoone (CC) – Deer Creek Canyon
2. Churchill – The Change EP
2. The Lumineers – The Lumineers
3. Katie Herzig (CC) – The Waking Sleep

Polarity - King of HeartsKUVO (Denver) [titles reported = 9]
1. Polarity – King of Hearts
2. Manuel Lopez Trio – Searching Out
3. Raincheck – Raincheck
3. Tom Gershwin – Sweet Pastimes
4. Ben Haugland – Point of No Return

otis taylor_my world is goneKVNF (Paonia) [titles reported = 13]
1. Otis Taylor – My World Is Gone
1. The Lumineers – The Lumineers
2. Chris Coady – From Down Here
3. Bad Weather California – Sunkissed
3. DeVotchKa – Live with the Colorado Symphony

devotchka_live with CO symOPEN AIR 1340 (Denver) [titles reported = 72]
1. DeVotchKa – Live with the Colorado Symphony
2. Esme Patterson – All Princes, I
3. Land Lines – Land Lines
4. The Lumineers – The Lumineers
5. The Gromet – Barren

fierce bad rabbit_the maestroThe Colorado Sound [titles reported = 36]
1. Fierce Bad Rabbit – The Maestro and the Elephant
2. Manuel Lopez Trio – Searching Out
3. I’m With Her – Songs We Said Goodbye To
4. You, Me and Apollo – S/T [EP]
5. The Lumineers – The Lumineers

Genre/Program Format

lumineersAmericana/Alt.country/Alt.country-rock
1. The Lumineers – The Lumineers
2. Leftover Salmon – Aquatic Hitchhiker
3. Beautiful Loser Society – The Desperate Promenade
4. Chris Daniels – Better Days
5. Bonnie & The Clydes – Wrong Side Up

mamalennyBlues/Rhythm & Blues
1. Mama Lenny & the Remedy – Punches and Hugs
2. Otis Taylor – Otis Taylor’s Contraband
3. Boa & the Constrictors – Married to the Blues
4. Sofie Reed – Simplicity Chased Trouble Away
5. Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band f/Erica Brown – Tangled Road

Flobots_circleDance/Funk/Hip-Hop/Urban Contemporary
1. Flobots – The Circle In the Square
2. Beats Noir! – Where the Sun Goes Down
3. Wheelchair Sports Camp – Where We All Live
4. Bop Skizzum – Coloradical
4. Broken Tongues – Crooked Skyline

sera cahoone_deer creekFolk/folk-rock/singer-songwriter
1. Sera Cahoone (CC) – Deer Creek Canyon
2. Elephant Revival – It’s Alive EP
3. I’m With Her – Songs We Said Goodbye To
4. Darryl Purpose – Next Time Around
5. The Haunted Windchimes – Out with the Crow

devotchka_live with CO symIndie/New Alternative
1. DeVotchKa – Live with the Colorado Symphony
2. Esme Patterson – All Princes, I
3. You, Me and Apollo – S/T [EP]
4. Mike Clark & the Sugar Sounds – Round and Round
5. Bad Weather California – Sunkissed

manuellopeztrioJazz
1. Manuel Lopez Trio – Searching Out
2. Raincheck – Raincheck
3. Fred Hess BIG BAND – Speak
4. Polarity – King of Hearts
5. Julie Monley Quartet – Straight Up Jazz

rob drabkinPOP / Alternative Adult Contemporary/Crossover
1. Rob Drabkin – Little Steps EP
2. Lindsey Saunders – Nothing Normal
3. Coles Whalen – I Wrote this for You
3. Katie Herzig (CC) – The Waking Sleep
3. Zach Heckendorf – The Cool Down

fierce bad rabbit_the maestroROCK / AAA / ALT / AOR
1. Fierce Bad Rabbit – The Maestro and the Elephant
2. Jeff Brinkman – Strange
3. The Yawpers – Capon Crusade
4. Wire Faces – King Cataract
5. The Gromet – Barren

The Colorado Sound S7/EP03 Jan 2013 + AN EXCLUSIVE NEW VIDEO LINK

What a great b-day weekend … well, in the very least it was very interesting … LOL. Thanks to the many hundreds who visited my FB page and wished me a Happy Birthday – and thank you (not) to my Dr. who has completely freaked the old goat out for at least another two months, while more tests are done to determine if I’m suffering from some “hidden” illness.  Sheesh .. and people wonder why I never go to doctors unless it’s a really bad situation that absolutely requires it.  Anyway… I guess I am starting to show the effects of age, and a oh-so-not-good lifestyle so I guess it’s all good – since I really want to be around another 20 years to do what I most love to do (second only after cuddling my wife, or snuggling with the grand kids).

One of the things I’ve tried to do every week is put together a video playlist for your enjoyment.  Well, instead of doing that this week, I received a very cool offer from Wendy Woo, whose husband Charles presented us with an exclusive that people will only be able to access here at Colorado Music & Radio for the next five days.

I’ve been a fan of Wendy Woo for well over a decade now.  I’ve had the great pleasure of working with her and her various bands over that time in one capacity or another.  So, it really is a tremendous pleasure for me that they invited me to present this video exclusively for those of you who visit this blog every week.  Pls click to enjoy in a new window.  Wendy Woo – Hey Bartender

PLAYLIST S7/EP03

Eddie Turner “The Wind Cries Mary” from Rise (2005)
Big Head Todd & The Monsters “Broken Hearted Savior” from Sister Sweetly (1993)
Boa & the Constrictors “I’m Broke” from Married to the Blues (2012)
Mama Lenny and the Remedy “Not A Girl To Keep” from Punches & Hugs (2012)
Darryl Purpose “Dreams of Life” from Next Time Around (2012)
(D) Lindsey Saunders “Take Me Out” from Nothing Normal (2013)
Wendy Woo “Surprise Me” from Gonna Wear Red (2002)
(N) You Me and Apollo “Oh My Molly” from You Me and Apollo (2013)
(D) Carmelita’s Lovers “Nothing” from Ghosts of Our Former Selves (2013)
(D) Mike Clark & the Sugar Sounds “Summer Girls” from Round and Round (2013)
a. Tom Collins “Pants Off Dance Off” from Oh NO! (2011)
The Lovely & Talented “Death of The Lover” from The New American Fable (2010)
Andrew Vogt “Phil Woodshed” from Cats Afoot (2010)
Zephyr “Going Back to Colorado” from Going Back to Colorado (1971)
The Delta Sonics “I Gotta Girlfriend” from Never Enough (2009)
(D) Sam Holt Band “Down in Flames” from Southern Angels (2013)
Leftover Salmon “Walkin’ Shoes” from Aquatic Hitchhiker (2012)
I’m With Her “Gonna Be Sad” from I’m With Her (2011)
The Foot. “The Huntress” from Cloud Control EP (2012)
Lion Drome “Curve of the Earth” from Curve of the Earth (2013)
Fierce Bad Rabbit “Matter of Time” from Maestro & the Elephant (2013)
Xiren “Everything” from Bullets and Rainbows (2001)
(D) Rob Drabkin “Little Steps” from Little Steps EP (2013)
Lumineers “Big Parade” from The Lumineers (2012)
Raincheck “Right There” from Raincheck (2012)

The Colorado Sound – S7 EP1 2013

Welcome to 2013.  You may notice a change in the header for the show.  The Colorado Sound made its debut in 2006.  2013 makes Season 7 of the show (S7).  2013 also marks the 4th year now for the blog (V4).

The best two months for the blog were January 2011, and December 2012 when there were roughly 1900 unique views in each month.  On average, this blog receives 42 unique page views a day – or about 1200 a month, give or take.

I have no real good way of measuring the on air reach of the program, except in general terms.  It’s reasonable that the show is heard by many hundreds of listeners weekly

One or both hours of the show currently airs on
KRFC (Fort Collins) … Saturday night/8PM .. FC is the largest market with reach that extends into parts of the Denver/Boulder area.
KDNK (Carbondale) – which has multiple translators, and is heard in Glenwood Springs, Leadville, and Aspen on Thursday morning at 1AM
KOTO (Telluride) – which has two or three translators.  Hour 2 of the show is heard in prime time / 11AM / on a Thursday morning – a highly coveted slot.
KWMV-LPFM (Westcliffe) – which has the most limited reach being an LP (low power) station and being in the least populated area the show is broadcast in.  The show is heard on three days of the week – with HR 1 on Tues, HR2 on Wed, then both hours on Friday evening at 6PM.
The Fever, KFVR, in Pueblo on a classic rock station on a Friday night at 8PM.
Post303Radio.com – Mondays at 4PM – the only pure play Internet station the show appears on.
KVNF (Paonia) – COMING FEBRUARY 2013 – station has multiple translators …

In 2012 I also started The Colorado Sound video channel at Youtube.com.  So as often as I find new videos I’ll post a new playlist … or feature videos from new cuts being featured in the show that week.  Also, I use Spotify and Bandcamp to provide embedded music

(D) = new album debut/first time a cut from this album/ep has been aired
(N) = new song debut from previously debuted album/ep

PLAYLIST – S7 EP1 Jan 2013

John Denver “Back Home Again” from The Essential John Denver (2007)
(D) The Beautiful Loser Society “Long Lost Friend” from The Desperate Promenade (2013)
Gromet “Skip Your Stone” from Barren (2013)
The Jekylls “Where Were You” from The Sweet Factory (2012)
Rob Drabkin “She Comes and Goes” from On These Heavy Feet (2009)
Monroe Monroe “The Salesman” from Interiors (2013)
My Body Sings Electric “Oceancrest” from Oceancrest (2013)
The Apples in Stereo “Same Old Drag” from New Magnetic Wonder (2007)
Whiskey Blanket “Up Up Away” from No Object (2010)
Mesita “The Coyotes” from The Coyote (2012)
(D) Joe Johnson “Coyotes” from A Cold Christmas Moon (2013)
You Me and Apollo “Before I Die” from You Me and Apollo (2013)
(N) Esme Patterson “Jessica” from All Princes, I (2012)
Shirley “4th of July” from From A Bright Clearing (2012)
Chris Daniels & the Kings “The Spark” from The Spark (2005)
John Common and Blinding Flashes of Light “Same Scar” from Beautiful Empty (2011)
(D) Fierce Bad Rabbit “Time Machine” from Maestro & the Elephant (2013)

Ending People “Amazing Grace” from Fill Your Lungs (2012)
Jeff Brinkman “Face” from Strange (2012)
Le Divorce “Under the Boxcars” from The Sting and The Light (2011)
Rose Hill Drive “Cool Cody” from Rose Hill Drive (2006)
Yawpers “Rock Bottom” from Capon Crusade (2012)
Beats Noir! “Where the Sun Goes Down” from Where the Sun Goes Down (2013)
I’m With Her “Good, Bad and My Mistakes” from Songs We Said Goodbye To (2013)
Halden Wofford & the Hi Beams “Hippie In My House” from Midnight Rodeo (2006)
Lionel Young Band “I Feel So Good” from On Our Way to Memphis (2011)
(D) Manny Lopez Trio “Samba Grubinho” from Searching Out (2013)