Radio Free Montclair

09/02/2024

08/18/2024

This father-and-sons team is channeling the funk legacy of Kool & The Gang into a mission to keep music alive in schools through their Kool Kids Foundation.

08/14/2024

Our Summer Fundraiser Campaign for Radio Free Montclair continues!

We are begging for your donation, which is tax-deductible. Any small or large amount will do.

Each dollar we receive goes to sustaining our operation by helping to pay for things like:

* Paying for license costs to operate the station
* Acquiring and maintaining our equipment (mics, mixing boards, computers, etc.)
* Covering the cost of our digital tools, internet, etc.
* Providing budgets to produce events in the community.
A one-time donation is gratefully accepted, but a monthly pledge is encouraged.

Please support our local Internet Radio Station - and check us out - give us a listen!

(A favor, please, don't just "like" this post, click on the link and donate)

https://givebutter.com/cEmGRt?

"Join us for the Summer Fundraiser 2024 to support Radio Free Montclair! Help us raise funds to keep Montclair NJ's community radio station operating. Donate today and keep the airwaves alive!"

08/07/2024

Our next meeting is Wednesday, August 14, at 5:00 pm.

This is meeting is ON THE ROAD in the County, and will be held at the Montclair Town Hall: 205 Claremont Ave, Montclair, NJ.

Thank you to the Township of Montclair for welcoming us.
For the meeting agenda, livestream of the meeting, and full schedule of 2024 meetings, visit our website at ecfnj.com

08/05/2024

Our Summer Fundraiser Campaign for Radio Free Montclair continues!

Your donation is tax-deductible and each dollar we receive goes to sustaining our operation by helping to pay for things like:

* Paying for license costs to operate the station
* Acquiring and maintaining our equipment (mics, mixing boards, computers, etc.)
* Covering the cost of our digital tools, internet, etc.
* Providing budgets to produce events in the community.

A one-time donation is gratefully accepted, but a monthly pledge is encouraged.

Please support your local Internet Radio Station - and check us out - give us a listen!

(A favor, please, don't just "like" this post, click on the link and donate)

"Join us for the Summer Fundraiser 2024 to support Radio Free Montclair! Help us raise funds to keep Montclair NJ's community radio station operating. Donate today and keep the airwaves alive!"

07/13/2024

The Summer Fundraiser Campaign for Radio Free Montclair continues.

Your donation is tax-deductible and each dollar we receive goes to sustaining our operation by helping to pay for things like:

* Paying for license costs to operate the station
* Acquiring and maintaining our equipment (mics, mixing boards, computers, etc.)
* Covering the cost of our digital tools, internet, etc.
* Providing budgets to produce events in the community.

A one-time donation is gratefully accepted, but a monthly pledge is encouraged.

Thank you for supporting local radio!

"Join us for the Summer Fundraiser 2024 to support Radio Free Montclair! Help us raise funds to keep Montclair NJ's community radio station operating. Donate today and keep the airwaves alive!"

07/07/2024

Coming up at 2.00pm today, live from the studios in Montclair - DJ Ritters, spinning 2 hours of Jazz, Classic Soul and R&B.

07/04/2024

Wishing everyone a fabulous 4th of July.

Radio Free Montclair is becoming a beacon of local news, music, and culture in our community. We're proud to bring you diverse programming and a platform for local voices, but we need your help to keep the signal strong!

We are raising funds to ensure Radio Free Montclair thrives and serves our wonderful community. Your generous donation will help us maintain and improve our operations, bringing you the content you love.

Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a big difference. Thank you for your support! Let's keep our local radio alive and kicking! 📻❤️
Click here to donate -> https://givebutter.com/cEmGRt

"Join us for the Summer Fundraiser 2024 to support Radio Free Montclair! Help us raise funds to keep Montclair NJ's community radio station operating. Donate today and keep the airwaves alive!"

06/27/2024

Radio Free Montclair is becoming a beacon of local news, music, and culture in our community. We're proud to bring you diverse programming and a platform for local voices, but we need your help to keep the signal strong!

We are raising funds to ensure Radio Free Montclair thrives and serves our wonderful community. Your generous donation will help us maintain and improve our operations, bringing you the content you love.

Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a big difference. Thank you for your support! Let's keep our local radio alive and kicking! 📻❤️

Click here to donate -> https://givebutter.com/cEmGRt

"Join us for the Summer Fundraiser 2024 to support Radio Free Montclair! Help us raise funds to keep Montclair NJ's community radio station operating. Donate today and keep the airwaves alive!"

06/24/2024

Episode #6 of Public Comment is now streaming on demand! Join us to hear our conversation with Ann Lippel, Carolyn Lack, Jack Farrel, and our special guest host Robin Curry as talk about the new senior center, services for older Montclairions and the needs of modern agers. It’s all in preparation for the July 4th Parade and Festival in honor of the late, great Jimmy Eason. Tune in at www.radiofreemontclair.org

06/23/2024

Broadcasting live 2pm to 4pm DJ Ritters with a mix of jazz, classic soul and r&b

06/23/2024

Streaming live from the studios in montclair … public comment by James Cotter episode 6

Tune in 10am - 11am today

Click here to listen live - radiofreemontclair.org

06/22/2024

It is way too hot out there! Stay inside and listen to Episode #6 of Public Comment tomorrow, Sunday, June 23 at 10am. We will be chilling (see what we did there?) with the Grand Marshals of the July 4th parade - Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place, Aging in Montclair (AIM), Lifelong Montclair, and the Do Drop In – and talking about issues that are important to our senior citizen population. And special guest host Robin Curry will be reminiscing with us about our parade honoree, the late, great Jimmy Eason! Tune in to the coolest (sorry, not sorry) broadcast in town at www.radiofreemontclair.org

06/17/2024

Join us this Sunday June 23rd at 10am as we welcome the Grand Marshals of the July 4th parade - Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place, Aging in Montclair (AIM), Lifelong Montclair, AARP West Essex Chapter #131 and the Do Drop In - on the latest episode of Public Comment. We’ll talk about aging in Montclair, the proposed senior center and issues that are important to the senior community. And we’ll reminisce with our special guest host, Robin Curry, about the life and legacy of the late, great Jimmy Eason. Tune in at www.radiofreemontclair.org

06/10/2024

RFM invites community radio volunteers far and wide...this meeting is for anyone interested in helping build community through radio. We hope to see you there!

06/07/2024

Join us tomorrow as we broadcast LIVE from PRIDE in front of Almost Ready Records on Bloomfield Ave. All your favorite RFM DJs will be spinning from 2pm to 6pm! Tune in at www.radiofreemontclair.org

06/07/2024

Our friends at Indie Arts Montclair are gearing up for another solstice day-long celebration of local, free music and community! Check out all the amazing artists and events by clicking below!
- John RFM

06/05/2024

Our Montclair High School Intern Sneha Mukergee sat down with members of the cast, director and choreographer to hear about this upcoming performance of the cult classic Broadway musical RENT. Check out the first portion of the interview below and then head over to www.radiofreemontclair.org to hear the second half! Come support local artists and local venues starting this weekend!

06/03/2024

Radio Free Montclair is broadcasting live from the Montclair Pride Festival this Saturday from 2pm to 6pm at Almost Ready Records on Bloomfield Ave. Tune in for all of your favorite DJs including Brad Adams, Frankie Moloney, Harry Howe and Ritesh Patel. Join us at www.radiofreemontclair.org

05/21/2024

The latest episode of Public Comment is now streaming on demand! Our guests deconstructed the Council election, untangled the process to fill the Congressional seat of the late Donald Payne Jr. and unpacked Democratic politics in Montclair. Welcome to the machine! Listen now at www.radiofreemontclair.org

05/19/2024

Broadcasting live from the studios
In Montclair NJ - public comment by James Cotter as he interviews Marcia A Almeida, Mara Novak, Cary Chevat and Brendan Gill to debrief on the local election and other topics

Tune in http://radiofreemontclair.org

05/19/2024

Tune in today at 10am to hear from our guests Marcia A Almeida,
Cary Chevat, Brendan Gill and Mara Novak as we debrief with them on all things regarding our recent local Council election, untangle the process to fill the late Donald Payne Jr's Congressional seat and look forward to the big show in November.

Click here to listen live: www.radiofreemontclair.org

05/18/2024

Tune in to tomorrow's episode of Public Comment at 10am to hear our guests Marcia Almedia, Cary Chevat, Brendan Gill and Mara Novak debrief the Council election, untangle the process to fill the late Donald Payne Jr's Congressional seat and look forward to the big show in November.

And stay tuned to hear the great Ritesh Patel broadcast live from the Lantern Festival from 6:30 to 7:45 with interviews, music and community chatter!

Only at www.radiofreemontclair.org

05/16/2024

The election is over and Montclair has a new Council! What do the results mean for our community? What will happen in the special election to fill the late Donald Payne Jr's seat? And what about the main event in November? We will unpack these and other issues on the latest episode of Public Comment this Sunday, May 19th at 10am.

Join us as we talk with our guests Marcia Almedia, Cary Chevat and Mara Novak at www.radiofreemontclair.org

05/14/2024

Vote today! Learn all about your Council choices on our special episode of Public Comment, now streaming on demand!

A 3 hour show with interviews for all candidates for the local Montclair Elections

05/12/2024

Still undecided on how to cast your vote this Tuesday? Listen to our special episode of Public Comment where we interview all 15 Council hopefuls in the widest ranging and most comprehensive candidate conversations available. Now streaming on demand until Election Day!

And if you can’t get enough of politics, tune in to the latest episode of Public Comment on Sunday, May 19 at 10am where our special guests Marcia Almeida, Cary Chevat and Mara Novak break down the election results, talk about the election schedule to fill the seat of the late Donald Payne Jr, and look forward to the craziness of the November election.

Only at www.radiofreemontclair.org

05/12/2024

DJ Ritters on 2-4pm

Community-powered radio based in Montclair, NJ