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Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:48:25 -0600

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What are the Blues? by KZUM Programmer, Jimmy Hudson

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:40:57 -0600

Listen to “Hudson Blue” Friday’s from 3-4:30pm on KZUM 89.3 FM/HD or online at www.KZUM.org!

Some thoughts from Jimmy Hudson

Recently I was asked “What are the blues?” While this is a tough question to answer, here are some thoughts to ponder. First one must open one’s mind. My skydiving friend Cory will tell you that your mind is like your parachute, it doesn’t work unless it’s open. There are many opinions on what the blues are. I once stood before an American flag and swore an oath to defend your right to your opinion, Even if the one advocating it at the top of his lungs is someone I would spend a lifetime arguing at the top of mine. I will respect and defend your opinion. Some will say that unless it came from the Mississippi delta it’s not blues. Some will tell you that if the artists name isn’t Lightnin’ or Muddy or Howlin’ or King or Taylor it’s not blues. Is it a motorcycle only when it says Harley Davidson on the gas tank? Is it a firearm only if it says Smith and Wesson on it?

I once asked a guitar player what the blues are and he told me it is a feeling deep in his soul that comes out his fingers on the neck of Lucille. We cannot attempt to compartmentalize the genre known as the blues. In 1957 John Baldry called it boogie woogie, An English cop on the same album said “ it is a style of music peculiar to the American Negro my Lord.” Johnny Winter said “I make my living feeling lousy but I feel good when I play blues.” Delbert McClinton called it “blues as blues can get.” Jake and Elwood called” Briefcase Full of Blues” master bluesmen practicing their craft.

I was at a house party at my good friend Terry’s house. I was in the basement playing pool when I heard the most amazing music coming through the floor. I did not recognize the band but it was some great blues. I immediately sunk the eight ball, racked my cue and headed upstairs to find out who this was. I was pleasantly surprised to see a video on the big screen of some early concert footage of Led Zeppelin, but they’re a rock band aren’t they. Eric Clapton started his career as a rock and roller, but he is also a great bluesman. My point is that the music known as the blues can be that which stirs your soul. It will cause an emotional, spiritual, or physical response to the listener. It can come from any number of sources. From Lightnin’ Hopkins to Joe Bonamassa to Webb Wilder it will flow through you and leave you wanting more. The blues is an attitude. The blues is a feeling. The blues is a mindset. With your mind open please feel free to decide for yourself what the blues are to you personally. As long as you enjoy it, the music known as the blues will ‘live long and prosper,”

Jimmy Hudson

Hey!! Did you know that KZUM turned 34 this week? Wow! ...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:19:00 -0600

Hey!! Did you know that KZUM turned 34 this week? Wow! Thirty four years of the best variety in music on the air-waves! Happy Birthday, KZUM!! Thank you to all of our listeners, volunteers, members and supporters for keeping the Heartbeat of Your Community going strong all these years!

Such a heartbreak to music fans everywhere. You’re...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:03:14 -0600

Such a heartbreak to music fans everywhere. You’re forever in our hearts, Whitney.
http://www.whitney-info.com/

Join KZUM & NET for “Coffee & Conversation”...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:09:18 -0600

Join KZUM & NET for “Coffee & Conversation” next Thursday, Feb. 16th at 6pm. This months feature is “More than a Month” by Shukree Hassan Tilghman. NET is located at 1800 N. 33rd Street. Make sure to tune in to KZUM on Wednesday, Feb. 15th from 5-6pm. Mizb Kzum will have a special Traffic Jam interview with the filmmaker. For more information on this thought provoking documentary visit http://www.facebook.com/mtamthemovie.

Join “Miz B” from Da Kick It Session, Friday,...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:17:44 -0600

Join “Miz B” from Da Kick It Session, Friday, February 17th for the First Annual Black & White Party, celebrating Black History Month. This is going to be a great night filled with live performances, food, and awesome raffle prizes! All proceeds go to KZUM 89.3 FM/HD!

themusiclibrary: At Last - Etta James Sad to see such an...

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:44:00 -0600

themusiclibrary:

At Last - Etta James

Sad to see such an amazing singer pass. Your body may be gone but your legend lives forever!

Check Out our January Newsletter!

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:37:00 -0600

Check Out our January Newsletter!

It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words. As a...

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:03:18 -0600

It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words. As a new addition to the KZUM family, I find this picture so inspiring. Taken in the early 80’s, it features many of KZUM’s founding members including some that are still rockin’ the air waves today like, Scott Colborn (Exploring Unexplained Phenomena), Hardy Holm (Strawberry Fields), Eric Bachenberg (Exposition Flyer), Jim Anderson (A Blues Oasis) and John Schmitz (The Heyride). When I look at the bright faces and feel the pride embodied in this photograph, I can’t help but wonder if they had any idea that KZUM would be going strong over thirty years later.

As KZUM prepares to move into new and improved studio’s and office space, I can’t help but think back to what KZUM has meant to me over the years. This photo exudes an aura of nostalgia for me. It takes me back twenty years to the time of my first exposure to KZUM. I remember how cool I thought it was that such a station existed. I had always been a kid who loved all genres of music but growing up in small town Nebraska limited most of my music exposure to Top 40, MTV, and music selections dictated by choir instructors.

I look at this photo and see people like none I’d experienced before moving to Lincoln; people who seem to embody the qualities I wanted to cultivate in me so many years ago. I see strong, vibrant feminists alongside comfortable earth mother types. I see activists, hippies and revolutionaries. I see outdoorsy types, smart and creative nerdy types, and shaggy wild men who remind me of Wolfman Jack and Charles Manson (Haha!). I smile at familiar faces like Ron Kurtenbach, remembering his time on public television and chuckle at how handsome a former neighbor was in his youth.

Looking closely, I see someone sporting a “Sonia Johnson for President” t-shirt (a feminist author and one of the first women to run for presidential office), an early Open Harvest Co-op t-shirt, a woman wearing one of the first KZUM t-shirts produced back when the station was broadcasting on 89.5 (a shirt that hangs in my office today) and someone displaying a book by Carlos Casteneda (an author and anthropologist who wrote about shape shifting and shamanism). How completely cool is that??? There are handsome, clean cut looking guys, rebellious bad boy types and well… a group of people who I would just love to sit down and drink some beers with. I see happy smiles, bashful smiles, sassy smiles and sarcastic smiles. I see wit, intelligence, silliness, laughter, hopefulness, strength and pride.

I see… Scary Clown!!! What the heck? Why is there a scary clown?? Being a mildly coulrophobic person, it both amuses me and terrifies me all at once. What’s even funnier is how many times I’ve looked at this photo and never saw it. Then one day - AH!! Scary Clown! I guess it’s an example of how I see something different every time I look at this photo; the same as how I hear something different every time I tune in to KZUM. The group inspires me and the photo shines with a groovy aura of peace, expansive thought and a wild variety of personalities that molded KZUM into what it is today.

I look at this picture and I see KZUM! I see the backbone of everything that makes KZUM so great. I see rock, blues, jazz, news, soul, punk, new age, bluegrass and world music… diversity at its finest. This picture makes me feel proud to be part of a community with so many amazing people who work so hard and give so much of themselves, all to make it great. I am even prouder still to be part of something as wonderful as KZUM… even if a scary clown does pop into view every now and then.

It’s an exciting time for KZUM now. The upcoming move has everyone anxiously anticipating great things to come. It seems that the changes are happening at lightning speed. This new adventure for KZUM means so many things; like better accommodations for our programmers and office staff, new and exciting opportunities for local and national musicians to perform live in the KZUM studios, abundant parking (Ha!), new production equipment, a place to connect more efficiently with old friends of KZUM and new friends of the station yet to come, the community and best of all, a new cycle of expansion and growth. As a cleansing energy starts to move through the KZUM studios, it’s easy to drift away into day dreams about the endless potential that lies ahead for Lincoln’s awesome little community radio station.

So while I struggle to come up with a thousand words, I will close by saying this; it’s easy to take KZUM for granted. I know that I am guilty of listening for years before I finally became active in supporting the station. I think that many people (myself included) assume that if they can’t pledge high dollar amounts, they have nothing to offer. This couldn’t be further from the truth (as I discovered). There are so many ways to bring KZUM into your life. You can work with us on sponsorship for non-profit or community events, join in conversation and share KZUM through social media outlets, volunteer a few hours of your time to assist office staff, answer phones during our Spring & Fall pledge drives or join us for a lot of fun at one of the many exciting community events that KZUM hosts throughout the year.

It doesn’t take a lot of time or energy to make a big difference. If KZUM means as much to you as it does to me, it is my hope that you join us in thinking outside of the box and find a way to get involved. You have so much to offer, just as KZUM has so much to offer you.

Huh…exactly 1,000 words.

By Missy Murkins, Community Engagement Partner

The Twelve Days of KZUM Contest On the First Day of Listening,...

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:18:00 -0600

The Twelve Days of KZUM Contest

On the First Day of Listening, KZUM Gave to Me:

An awesome broadcast station, transmitting independently, bringing diversity and supporting the community in HD.

On the Second Day of Listening, KZUM Gave to Me:

Two new events; a street dance following the Poker Run and a traditional Music & Book Sale. Lots of great fun for all the community to see.

On the Third Day of Listening, KZUM Gave to Me:

Three new station employees; Ryan, Missy and a third named Cary!

On the Fourth Day of Listening, KZUM Gave to Me:

Four radical raffle prizes including a motorcycle seat & paint job, an exciting trip to Sturgis and a 56 inch Flat Screen TV.

On the Fifth Day of Listening, KZUM Gave to Me:

Five great new programs; The Detour, Top of Lincoln, The Lighter Side, Random Access and The Kitchen. Talk and tunes and some yummy good cooking!

On the Sixth Day of Listening, KZUM Gave to Me:

Six ways to help the station; be a volunteer, sponsor a radio show, interact on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr, become a cherished member, host a fundraising event or record your own personal PSA. Share your time and your personal creativity!

On the Seventh Day of Listening, KZUM Gave to Me:

Seven listeners from Fisherville KY. Not sure why, but it’s still pretty cool. Thanks for Listening to KZUM 89.3!

On the Eighth Day of Listening, KZUM Gave to Me:

Eight posts on the new & improved Tumblr blog (with more to come, so check back often). Way to beef up the social networking!

On the Ninth Day of Listening, KZUM Gave to Me:

Nine programmers that have been at KZUM for 20+ years. Deb Anderson ‘84 - Jim Anderson ‘78 - Eric Bachenberg ‘78 - Scott Colborn ‘84 - Richard Degenhardt ‘81 - Hardy Holm ‘91 - John Schmitz ‘80 - Ed Long ‘91 - Carl Morino ‘90. How cool is that!! Talk about hard work and dedication! Without you, where would KZUM be?

On the Tenth Day of Listening, KZUM Gave to Me:

Ten annual community events including the KZUM Poker Run, the Jerry Garcia & Bob Marley Birthday Bash’s, KZUM’s Music and Book Sale, VegFest 2012, Devil’s Night at The Bourbon, the Famous Dave’s Blues Fest, Zoofest, the KZUM Labor Day Blues Blowout and the Haymarket Cork and Ale Festival. They all sound so exciting… that I think I actually might have just peed.

On the Eleventh Day of Listening, KZUM Gave to Me:

Weekly online listeners from eleven different countries including Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany!

On the Twelfth Day of Listening, KZUM Gave to Me:

A great new contest granting Twelve wishes to make our listeners Happy!!

So there you have it… The Twelve Days of KZUM.

We might not be the greatest song writers around but we are working hard to bring you the greatest variety of music and talk on the radio!

So tell us, what can KZUM give to you???

We’re looking for twelve great ideas to improve the station this year. Submit your idea and enter into a drawing to win great KZUM swag!

Submit your ideas to Missy Murkins at Community@KZUM.org. **Limit one entry per person. Submission Deadline: January 31, 2012.

KZUM Community Radio Moving to College View!

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:12:00 -0600

KZUM Community Radio Plans to Move

Lincoln, NE, December 20, 2011: KZUM, Nebraska’s only non-profit community radio station, is pleased to announce that it will be moving its on-air studios and business office to 3534 South 48^th Street in the spring of 2012. The new College View facilities will have street level access, ample off street parking, additional space for a second studio, and extra work and meeting areas for the KZUM staff and volunteers. Situated near bus lines and on one of Lincoln’s major arterial streets will provide easy access and increased visibility for the station.

This is the first move for KZUM since 1988 when they moved into their present location at the Terminal Building in downtown Lincoln. “We have had a good run in our present location, but the Board feels that the new location will better serve the needs of the station and the Lincoln community as we move forward through the next several years,” says General Manager Cathy Behrns. “We are optimistic that we will continue to cultivate different types of programming, including broadcasting on the HD frequency. We are also looking forward to remote broadcasting from across our community.”

“A Facilities Committee has been looking at various possibilities for the past 18 months, including other sites in Lincoln or even staying in the Terminal Building,” says Facilities Committee Chair Jim Smith. “After much research, study and discussion, the committee, with the endorsement of the Board of Directors, decided on the new location. We are excited about the potential that comes with the new site.”

Details regarding a capital campaign will be announced in the near future to help with the costs of relocation as well as purchasing new equipment and furnishings. However, anyone who wishes to make a year–end tax deductible donation to this cause may do so at any time by check, cash or credit card by contacting the KZUM offices at 941 ‘O’ Street, Suite 1025, Lincoln, NE 68508 or calling the business office at 402-474-5086.

New Program Committee Members Elected!

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:35:00 -0600

Congratulations to Deb Andersen, Molly Pitcher, and Hilary Stohs-Krause on being elected to the 2012 Program Committee at KZUM! Deb hosts The Wimmin’s Show, Sunday afternoons from 11am to 1pm. Amy hosts The Melting Pot, Tuesday mornings from 8am to 10am. Hilary hosts X-Rated: Women in Music, Thursday afternoons from 1-3pm.

Way to represent, ladies!! You rock!

Check out this great article in the Lincoln Journal Star about one of KZUM's founding members, Ron Kurtenbach!

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:10:19 -0600

Check out this great article in the Lincoln Journal Star about one of KZUM's founding members, Ron Kurtenbach!

It was a great turn out at the Naughty Pottery Night Fundraiser...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:40:01 -0500

It was a great turn out at the Naughty Pottery Night Fundraiser for KZUM. The folks at Paint Yourself Silly hosted a fabulous evening complete with food, beverages, games and loads of fun. In keeping with the theme of the evening, The Day the Music Undied, we were visited by Zombie Bob Marley, Amy Winehouse, Curt Cobain and Courtney Love. Zombie Mamma Cass even came out compete with ham sandwich to represent KZUM. We just can’t thank the gang down at Paint Yourself Silly enough. It was a great evening and we really appreciate their support of KZUM 89.3 FM. **If you are pictured and would like an uncensored version of your photograph, please contact Missy at Community@KZUM.org.

Join KZUM & NET for coffee and refreshments on Thursday,...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:20:21 -0500

Join KZUM & NET for coffee and refreshments on Thursday, November 17th at 6pm or a special screening of “We Are Still Here - As Nutayunean - A Film by Anne Makepeace.” The event will be held at the NET studios, 1800 North 33rd Street, Lincoln, NE. This special screening event is FREE to the public!

We Still Live Here - As Nutayunean tells the astonishing story of the return of a Native American Language that was silenced for more than a century.

Celebrated every Thanksgiving as the Indians who saved the Pilgrims from starvation and then largely forgotten, the Wampanoags of Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard are now saying loud and clear and in their native tongues, As Nutayunean - We Are Still Here.”

http://www.itvs.org/films/we-still-live-here

Check out this great article in The Daily Nebraskan about KZUM's Super Happy Doom Time, Devil's Night Fundraising Event!!

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:48:00 -0500

Check out this great article in The Daily Nebraskan about KZUM's Super Happy Doom Time, Devil's Night Fundraising Event!!

Vegging in the Park. This is a nice little write up in the...

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:54:02 -0500

Vegging in the Park. This is a nice little write up in the Lincoln Journal Star about Community Crops and KZUM’s recent VegFest event. This event is growing in popularity each year. To learn more about next years event contact KZUM 89.3 FM for details.

KZUM gets national recognition!! Very exciting stuff!

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:51:07 -0500

KZUM gets national recognition!! Very exciting stuff!

We are pleased to announce that KZUM will be the recipient of...

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:04:13 -0500

We are pleased to announce that KZUM will be the recipient of proceeds from Paint Yourself Silly’s upcoming Naughty Pottery Night! The event will be held on Friday, October 28, 9:45 - midnight, at Paint Yourself Silly’s Haymarket location, 701 P Street, suite 103.

Join us for a night of naughty pottery, food, fun & games!! The theme of the evening is “The Day the Music Un-died!” Guests are encouraged to dress for the occasion - as your favorite undead musicians (think zombies here)!

Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 on the day of the event. Advanced tickets can be purchased at Paint Yourself Silly’s Haymarket location. Their phone number is: 402-474-1010. Your ticket price covers event admission and studio fee, however there are additional costs for your pottery.

Proceeds go to KZUM 89.3 FM, Nebraska’s ONLY community radio station!

What a creative way to have a great time while supporting KZUM! It’s going to be a really fun night so get your tickets fast!

This event is for those who are 18 & older.

Join us on Sunday, October 30th at 7pm for a night of hard...

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:01:33 -0500

Join us on Sunday, October 30th at 7pm for a night of hard rockin’ metal music, horror movies on the big screen and more! Super Happy Doom Time presents DEVIL’S NIGHT! $5 at the door covers your admission and proceeds benefit KZUM 89.3 FM. Devil’s Night will be held at the Bourbon Theater, 1415 O Street. Costumes are encouraged!!