If you're one of many that get sick of hearing the same song played every five minutes on the mainstream stations, then you should be listening to KGRG instead. KGRG is Green River's student run FM radio station; they play everything from Nirvana to J-Rock, and they don't have commercials. Awesome? Yep. Pretty much.
The station is host to some of the most vocal and independent thinkers of the student body, and they are always happy to join in on a conversation about music. However, be prepared for a shock, most students are highly educated in the field and know more than your average bear.
With their first concert of the year already a hit, KGRG is on its way to having yet another awesome year. Their next sponsored concert is scheduled for February 12th, more information is available on their website,
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With a unique fan base that reaches all the way to South America via 24-hour live streaming on their website, KGRG appeals to those with a discerning taste for music, a dislike of commercials and a love for the underground bands that started up locally throughout the ages.
There is a show for every student. Mornings Untitled, Blind Fury, The Basement, The Experiment, Guy and a Girl, Jay B, Time Keeper, House of Grunge, The Faz, Late Night Death, 5qt. Sports, Dead Air, The Shua, Skank or Die, and too many more to list.
Ahnna Krzycki, or Hot Ahnna as she is known at the station, is interning on the Guy and a Girl show as a part of a radio broadcasting class. For those diehard lovers of That 70's Show, no, it's not a coincidence. Hot Ahnna still feels like she has some work to fill in Hot Dona's shoes, but she's well on her way. That she feels "it doesn't feel like work" should only make the job that much easier.
Jessica Carr, a veteran of the radio, said, "It's an incredible learning opportunity for anyone trying to get their foot in the door of the radio field," Carr is the Girl in a Guy and a Girl.
KGRG is located in the LC, and students are encouraged to attend the weekly meetings to not only hear upcoming events, but to give their opinions as well. Meetings are held every Thursday from Noon-1p.m. in KGRG's offices, located upstairs in the LC.
KGRG started promoting their first pledge drive for 2009 at their latest concert. DJ Teddy Bear said, " It went [even] better than expected."
More information on that concert is available in this issue's A&E section. Similar to how public television works, the radio station does not make a profit via commercials (hence not having any) and they need listener support to keep the movement going. The station is happy to give gifts for donations, also similar to public television, but with cooler gifts.
Anyone who enjoys the station, or merely believes in KGRG's movement, should show their support with some hard green dineros in the next two weeks so they can get instructor Tom Krause a tattoo. If they miss that mark, there is always the second option, which includes any hairstyle/cut the students can think of. The haircut is done in the Kennelly Commons, feel free to watch and cheer them on.
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