‘KNKX’ doesn’t connect
Blues and jazz station 88.5 KPLU has announced its new call letters, KNKX, or “connects.” It’s a little awkward for me, and the Stranger sees... Read more
Category: Radio
Blues radio
Sold!
Friends of 88.5, the group behind the #SaveKPLU campaign, has taken ownership of the radio station. Through a strong community effort, including a fund drive... Read more
Indie blues hour
If you’re looking for talented, but off-the-radar musicians to add to your library, DJ Gary Wagner on public radio station KKJZ (KJAZZ) has an hour... Read more
Donation from Paul Allen ends KEXP drive
On a related note, KEXP reached its fundraising goal today for its new station at Seattle Center on a $500K donation from Paul Allen. The... Read more
KPLU saved
SaveKPLU has reached its $7 million goal, a month ahead of the deadline. A $500K matching fund challenge put it over the top. Now it’s... Read more
Down the stretch
The SaveKPLU campaign is seven weeks away from the June 30th deadline, and well within reach of its $7M goal. Make a donation now, or... Read more
Now it’s official
It’s official now, or will be Saturday, April 16th. KEXP is having a celebration of its new location, featuring live bands, food trucks and a... Read more
Halfway there
SaveKPLU! is halfway to it’s $7M goal. Over 9000 people have donated, and at this rate, the June 30th deadline will easily be met. Doing... Read more
AJ and the Way for Save KPLU
Here’s a way to have a fun evening and support a good cause: Save KPLU! is having a fundraiser on March 25th featuring Ayron Jones... Read more
KPLU community meeting #1
KPLU is having its first community meeting this Thursday, February 18th. The subject is the Save KPLU drive, and people are urged to come and... Read more