This week is Kootenay Co-op Radio's membership drive, so Variations on a Theme went with a Radio theme, while also interviewing a few special guests about the importance of co-op radio: yoga teacher Karuna Erickson, musician Lyndon Schiewe and singer/songwriter Frazey Ford.
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NOFX - "Radio" - BYO Split Series Volume III (2002)
Karuna Erickson interview, discussing the benefits of being a KCR member and why co-op radio is worthy of your support.
Operation Ivy - "Sound System" - Energy (1989)
Michael Franti & Spearhead - "Listener Supported" - Stay Human (2001)
Lyndon Schiewe interview, on his experience in campus radio and why community radio matters, plus a song from his band Random Device.
Random Device - "Rebuild" - Digital Attack (2009)
Sweatshop Union - "Radio Edit" - Natural Progression (2004)
Frazey Ford interview, in which she discusses community building and why co-op radio is much more nutritious and better for you than mainstream schlock.
Frazey Ford - "I Like You Better" - Obadiah (2010)
The Velvet Underground - "Rock & Roll" - Loaded (1970)
In all, $430 in member contributions came in over the course of the hour. Thank you everyone!
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