KVMR 89.5FM & 105.1FM

KVMR 89.5FM & 105.1FM Break away from the mainstream! Music of the World, Voice of the Community
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Listen to alternative, non-commercial radio KVMR, broadcasting for over 45 years. 89.5FM in the foothills, 105.1FM Tahoe/Truckee, 99.3FM Woodland, 99.5FM Angels Camp, 88.3 Camino, streaming live at www.kvmr.org

10/13/2024

☀️ Indigenous Peoples Day 2024 ☀️
October 14th from 10am to 7pm

Tune in for KVMR’s annual Indigenous Peoples Day Special: Continuing Culture. This locally produced, 8-hour special features Dennis Banks, Dreamwalk 25th Anniversary Celebration, Grammy award-winning Flutist Mary Youngblood, Native Storyteller Johnny Moses, Brian Wallace, & The Cache Creek Conservancy. Produced by Miss Jiff (host of KVMR’s Resilience Radio).

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:
◽10:00 AM – IPD Intro with Dennis Banks from the KVMR Archives
◽11:00 AM – Dreamwalk 25th Anniversary w/ Skip Alan Smith & Michael Ben
◽12:00 PM – Dreamwalk: Featuring Mary Youngblood
◽2:00 PM – Storyteller Johnny Moses
◽4:00 PM – Brian Wallace, Sierra Fund Chief Executive Officer
◽5:00 PM – Spoken Word w/ John Trudell, Joy Harjo & Leonard Peltier
◽6:00 PM – Garden Forum w/ Cache Creek Conservancy

➡️ More info about KVMR's IPD 2024 special programming HERE: https://www.kvmr.org/show/indigenous-peoples-day-2024/

📻 89.5 FM / KVMR.org

👾 T-MINUS 1 DAY 'til the X-FEST X-pErIeNcE 👾Come out to support local musicians & vendors, community radio & ALL AGES ev...
10/10/2024

👾 T-MINUS 1 DAY 'til the X-FEST X-pErIeNcE 👾

Come out to support local musicians & vendors, community radio & ALL AGES events in downtown. 👽 105.7FM KVMRx has two stages of music for your listening pleasure. Saunter down to the Miners Foundry Cultural Center on THURSDAY, October 10th from 4-9pm to be part of the inaugural X-Fest!

This is a COMMUNITY event. You already know you'll hear great music but you should also X-pEcT to find:
👾 Cherry Records
👾 The Audio Nerd
👾 Goblin Forge
👾 Blamo
👾 .circus.carnival.food
👾
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👾 The Gypsy Lounge Henna

⭐ Plus an Arts & Crafts section with friendship bracelet making, X-Fest poster coloring & face-painting. ⭐

P.S. You don't need to buy a ticket to sample the culinary delights! Food trucks will be in the Miners Foundry parking lot waiting for anyone with an appetite.

More info & tickets 👉 https://www.kvmr.org/kvmr-event/kvmrxs-inaugural-x-fest/

🕯️ Settle in for an evening of twisted tales & spooky stories as your neighbors divulge TRUE accounts of inexplicable, d...
10/07/2024

🕯️ Settle in for an evening of twisted tales & spooky stories as your neighbors divulge TRUE accounts of inexplicable, diabolical, spine-shivering occurrences. 🕯️

Join your community radio station as we gather on Thursday, October 24th at Communal Cafe to listen to friends and neighbors partake in Twisted Tales: part of KVMR's Homegrown Storytellers Series. Engage in the age-old tradition of oral storytelling while embracing the spooky season.

🕯️Where: Communal Cafe at 233 Broad St in downtown Nevada City
🕯️When: Thursday, Oct 24th at 6pm
💚 Donation to support your community radio station at the door.

Hot off the press newsletter: everything you want to know about X-Fest here
10/04/2024

Hot off the press newsletter: everything you want to know about X-Fest here

Email from Nevada City Broadcast Group Live bands, KVMRx DJ's, face painting, a Lofi music stage, diverse vendors, and more! View as Webpage KVMRx's First Ever Festival! Thursday, October 10 GET TICKE

⭐ Join us for the Women Making Music Finale ⭐🎫 Info & tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/WMMFinale
10/04/2024

⭐ Join us for the Women Making Music Finale ⭐
🎫 Info & tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/WMMFinale

It's almost time for the last show of Women Making Music! Join us on October 10th at the Nevada City Odd Fellows Hall for this year's final show.

Today we feature Lindsay Bellows:
Lindsay Bellows weaves together fairydust-folk-pop with roots-and-fire-y R&B vocals to create music that ignites the spirit and soothes the soul. Lindsay's songs are built from scratch, layering melodies, harmonies, and percussion using only her voice and a loop pedal, intimately revealing one part at a time to the audience. Slowly, a naked solo is gradually dressed up with rich vocal layers until this one-woman act begins to sound more like a soaring choir or a pulsing multi-piece band. As the world is engulfed in chaos, Lindsay’s music gives us two things we need: hope and a way through. Her lush and liberating songs are delivered with verve and vitality -- they can range from deep and vulnerable to flirtatious and clever, but never fail to remind us to let our troubles shape us -- fuel our wisdom, activism, generosity and joy -- and to sing, sing, sing.

10/04/2024

You only need to encourage a group of KVMR broadcasters/listeners once for full-hearted audience participation. 🐺

Thanks to The Onyx Theatre, Nevada City, & for last night's screening of "Open Country"!

💚 It was a true treat to begin the evening with KVMR's favorite thing - LIVE music. (And by Utah Phillips' son Brendan Phillips & Cedar Hennings, no less!)

KVMRx's X-Fest is truly a community endeavor. Our neighbors have shown their support for community radio, live music and...
10/03/2024

KVMRx's X-Fest is truly a community endeavor. Our neighbors have shown their support for community radio, live music and youth engagement in ways both big and small.

THANK YOU X-Fest Sponsors! 💕
▪️ Yabobo
▪️ Asylum Down
▪️ Dencob Farms
▪️ SRC Event Rentals & Supplies
▪️ The Fern Nevada City
▪️ Onyx Downtown at the Nevada Theatre
▪️ SoundCheck Music Center
▪️ HBE Rentals
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▪️ Fix My Gadget
▪️ Prosperity Lanes

We hope to see you at X-Fest on Thursday, October 10th!
Tickets & Info 👉 https://bit.ly/X-FestTicketsandInfo

The COUNTDOWN commences: t-minus 9 days to the 1st ever X-FEST 😈Your X-Fest MAIN STAGE LINEUP:👾 Beautiful Dudes 👾 Suika ...
10/02/2024

The COUNTDOWN commences: t-minus 9 days to the 1st ever X-FEST 😈

Your X-Fest MAIN STAGE LINEUP:
👾 Beautiful Dudes
👾 Suika T.
👾 Gr8
👾 Slutzville
👾 Deva Carolina

🐙 Keep watching this space for your X-Fest LO-FI STAGE LINEUP 🐙

➡️ TICKETS & INFO: https://www.kvmr.org/kvmr-event/kvmrxs-inaugural-x-fest/

👽 ALL AGES ARE WELCOME 👽

🦇 Critter Chat RETURNS! Tune in to KVMR on Wednesday, October 2nd from 6:30-7pm. 🦇Last November the charismatic (& excep...
10/01/2024

🦇 Critter Chat RETURNS! Tune in to KVMR on Wednesday, October 2nd from 6:30-7pm. 🦇

Last November the charismatic (& exceptionally cute, if we do say so ourselves) Pallid bat was selected to join the other great state symbols: the California grizzly bear, the California valley quail & the California golden poppy.

Co-hosts Marney Blair & Susan Brandt speak with Bat Biologist Dr. Dave Johnston & 9th grade bat enthusiast Naomi d’Alessio who both played pivotal roles in getting the Pallid bat its dues. *SPOILER ALERT* Your hosts might just meet the winged star of the hour too!

Why was this particular bat selected as the state bat? Why is it important to elevate the awareness of the health of bats in California? Marney and Susan discuss these questions with the experts bringing KVMR listeners a new found fondness for this little blonde beauty.

Listen to past Critter Chat shows HERE ➡️ https://www.kvmr.org/show/critter-chat/

🧢 TUNE IN on the 1st of October for the MLB Playoffs Preview Edition of the Tuesday Music Magazine! 🧢For roughly a decad...
09/30/2024

🧢 TUNE IN on the 1st of October for the MLB Playoffs Preview Edition of the Tuesday Music Magazine! 🧢

For roughly a decade self-described baseball ju**ie & TMM host Johnny Gallagher has invited KVMR DJ Chris Towne (big time baseball fanatic of the highest degree) & Coach Frank Cassinelli (their SF baseball correspondent) to join in talkin' baseball.

⭐ Starting around 4:30pm the trio commences with the complete MLB National & American League Playoff Preview, including brackets, predictions & the latest MLB news.

In addition to all the usual favorites, this year Chris gives his first-hand account of the A's last Oakland game & Coach Cass has the low-down on the SF Giants.

PLAY BALL! ⚾

⚾ Listen @ 89.5FM / KVMR.org ⚾

09/28/2024
🪕 ONE DAY LEFT to snag a limited-edition County Line Bluegrass Shirt 🪕Celebrate 4 decades of host Eric Rice spending his...
09/28/2024

🪕 ONE DAY LEFT to snag a limited-edition County Line Bluegrass Shirt 🪕

Celebrate 4 decades of host Eric Rice spending his Saturday morning with you in your car, living room, workshop, shower?! Designed & screen printed by longtime KVMR DJ Kim Rogers (host of Good Stuff). Once these bad boys are gone, they're gone!

🐻 How to get a dancing bear shirt ➡️ Call (530) 265-9555 or head to KVMR.org!

🐻🪕🐻🪕🐻🪕🐻🪕🐻🪕🐻🪕🐻🪕🐻🪕

WE'RE BACK, BABY! Last Fall Membership Drive KVMR's Director of Content cut his hair based on votes from callers. This F...
09/27/2024

WE'RE BACK, BABY! Last Fall Membership Drive KVMR's Director of Content cut his hair based on votes from callers. This Fall Membership Drive he's willing to let members decide the fate of his hair COLOR.

CHOICES:
💚 KVMR (brat) GREEN
🩷 PINK Pony Club
💜 LAVENDER Haze
💙 AQUA Marine
🤍 BLEACH Sheep
(➡️ swipe to get a preview of what's to come)

CAST YOUR VOTE:
Call (530) 265-9555 or go online to KVMR.org and tell a volunteer or write in the comments what color you're voting for. Any size donation gets you a vote!

We'll tally your votes and document the color process! ALL BECAUSE our Director of Content cares about your voices AND listens!

🐑 Call in/go online during THE NEW BLEAT on FRIDAY from 2-4pm! 🐑 💈Let's BLEACH THIS SHEEP!💈

"Baby, if you've ever wondered"... whether a tote bag could transport you to the 1970s, wonder no longer. Over the years...
09/25/2024

"Baby, if you've ever wondered"... whether a tote bag could transport you to the 1970s, wonder no longer. Over the years lots of nerds have noted the WKRP/KVMR connection:

◽They started in 1978 / We started in 1978
◽They have Dr. Johnny Fever / We have Dr. Feelgood Washington
◽They get up to monkey business / We have hijinks

We're leaning into these comparisons and you can too! Get your super-limited, WKR.. er, KVMR tote bag while you can!

☎️ KVMR teammates are standing by at Membership HQ. Give us a ring: (530) 265-9555 or donate at KVMR.org

❇️ Description: Tote says "KVMR in Nevada City" on teal with orange handles.

📯 It's Ceilidh Dance time! What's a Ceilidh (KAY-lee), you ask? It's a traditional Scottish & Irish social gathering whi...
09/25/2024

📯 It's Ceilidh Dance time! What's a Ceilidh (KAY-lee), you ask? It's a traditional Scottish & Irish social gathering which usually involves LIVE music and dancing! A rollicking good time, if you will.

✨ WHAT: A FREE Scottish Ceilidh Dance
✨ WHEN: THURSDAY, Oct 3rd from 7-9pm
✨ WHERE: Gold Vibe Kombuchary @ 12615 Charles Drive in Grass Valley

☘️ Celebrate the (nearly) halfway point to KVMR 89.5FM & 105.1FM's May 2nd-4th, 2025 Celtic Music Festival! ☘️

✨ DETAILS:
All dances are beginner friendly so don't be intimidated. Dance caller and KVMR Celtic Fest veteran Summer McCall will guide you through the steps. Joining Summer will be a LIVE band of local Celtic musicians.

💚 This event will be free to the public but donations to the band are encouraged.

💚 REAL people taking your calls at KVMR Membership HQ! We're here to chat about why you love community radio & why you d...
09/23/2024

💚 REAL people taking your calls at KVMR Membership HQ! We're here to chat about why you love community radio & why you decided now is the right time to support Team KVMR.
(& remember each call gets you entered into our Magic Carpet drawing . 😉)

💚 JOIN TEAM KVMR! 💚
☎️ (530) 265-9555
or
🖱️ KVMR.org

KVMR Women's Collective & the Nevada City Odd Fellows Present:  ⭐ WOMEN MAKING MUSIC FINALE: a Singer / Songwriter Conce...
09/23/2024

KVMR Women's Collective & the Nevada City Odd Fellows Present:
⭐ WOMEN MAKING MUSIC FINALE: a Singer / Songwriter Concert Series ⭐

✨ WHEN: Thursday, October 10th from 6pm to 9:30pm (doors open at 5:30pm)
✨ WHERE: Nevada City Odd Fellows @ 223 Broad Street in downtown Nevada City 210 Spring Street (for easier access)
✨ WHO: Maren Metke, Lindsay Bellows, Penelope Ex Machina, The Dolli Mamas, and Simrit
✨ TICKETS & INFO: https://bit.ly/WMMFinale

Join us for an intimate evening of song and creative passion while celebrating the amazing original music of regional women singer/songwriters. At the end of the evening there will be an opportunity to talk with the artists about their creativity, inspiration and songwriting.

This concert series is a benefit for KVMR and the Nevada City Odd Fellows Building Restoration Fund. 💚

🔔 Special Programming for our Team KVMR Membership Drive🍁SUNDAY morning 7-10am: Hang out with Gary Wells & Allison Mille...
09/22/2024

🔔 Special Programming for our Team KVMR Membership Drive

🍁SUNDAY morning 7-10am: Hang out with Gary Wells & Allison Miller in the Equinox Cafe. They're cooking up pumpkin spice folk music, fall harvest fiddle tunes, old-timey hayrides, and a cornucopia of fun and gratitude. The forecast may not feel very autumnal but Gary and Allison will help usher in the change of seasons!

🍁 We'll be at the phones bright & early - give us a ring: (530) 265-9555

🪩 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE DRAWING: Win a MAGIC CARPET 🪩Our downtown Nevada City neighbors are an essential part of Team KVMR. L...
09/21/2024

🪩 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE DRAWING: Win a MAGIC CARPET 🪩
Our downtown Nevada City neighbors are an essential part of Team KVMR.
Longtime local rug merchant The Magic Carpet is closing but before they shutter their doors they’re helping their local community radio station during our last membership drive of the year. They've donated a beautiful handmade Afghan rug to thank KVMR for all the years of great music and community togetherness.
Donate today through September 28th and be automatically entered to win! KVMR sustainers are automatically entered to win and you don’t need to donate to win.

✨ TO ENTER:
Call (530) 265-9555 or fill out a postcard with your contact info and mail it to the station at 120 Bridge Street, Nevada City 95959
*no purchase/donation necessary*

✨ DETAILS about this magical carpet:
This beautiful hand-knotted rug, in a Gul-i-Gul design, was woven with hand-carded, hand-spun and vegetable-dyed wool, and measures 2'11" x 4'5". The retail value is $885. The rug's vibrant colors were created with indigo for the blues, madder root for the reds and weld for the yellows. It also has some gorgeous, shimmery colors in between, such as teal and turquoise.

✨ The Magic Carpet is closing their doors after 44 years in business and has about 1500 beautiful handmade rugs all 40-50% off. Every rug is online but nothing beats seeing them in person. Visit their shop at 408 Broad St in downtown Nevada City (one block up the hill from KVMR).

📣 JOIN TEAM KVMR 📣⭐ It's KVMR's 1st Membership Drive in 6 months! ⭐& we're starting out strong with a generous $5000 mat...
09/21/2024

📣 JOIN TEAM KVMR 📣

⭐ It's KVMR's 1st Membership Drive in 6 months! ⭐
& we're starting out strong with a generous $5000 match from a teammate. That means whatever amount you give is automatically DOUBLED.

2024 might have seen a summer filled with Olympics but your community radio station has team spirit all year long. Join us!
Speak to a teammate answering the phone or contribute online.
☎️ (530) 265-9555
or
🖱️ Donate online @ KVMR.org

🎀 The people are clamoring to know: WHO WON THE E-BIKE RAFFLE? 🎀👉 1st Prize: a Troxus Explorer Step-Thru 26″ e-Bike, wit...
09/21/2024

🎀 The people are clamoring to know: WHO WON THE E-BIKE RAFFLE? 🎀

👉 1st Prize: a Troxus Explorer Step-Thru 26″ e-Bike, with helmet & 3 year warranty goes to Shauna White (ticket #12821)

👉 2nd Prize: 2 full-day e-Bike rentals from Sierra e-Bike goes to Salem Peterson (ticket #14221)

👉 3rd Prize a $100 gift certificate to Sierra e-Bike goes to Ray George (ticket #14078)

Thanks to everyone who bought a ticket and supported the station. 💚 We appreciate you! Special thanks to  and Real Graphic Source for sponsoring the raffle.

➡️ Pictured: Shauna with her new ride 😎

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120 Bridge Street
Nevada City, CA
95959

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