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11/01/2024
The Now and Then radio show finishes October with a bang with not one but two epic interviews. In hour 1 we chat with the Metal Cowboy Ron Keel. We will also play a bunch of tracks off the recently released Keelworld. Ron is a radio host, owner of RFK Media and a genuine rock star with solo tunes and his many bands.
We also like to give newer artists a shot and in hour 2 we speak with Drew Cagle. In hour 3 more new Eclipse (Sweden), Dream Theater, Stryper and Michael Schenker. We do the heavy-lifting, so you don't have to. KMUZ.org and 100.7 and 88.5FM and we get it going at 8 PM Pacific TONIGHT! Eric
10/30/2024
Coming up at 8am Thursday
Thursday on Willamette Wake Up : Learn what's happening in November to celebrate veterans and their families in Monmouth, in this early edition of Monmouth Monthly. Plus, two stories about election integrity and Sports Weekend Preview. Tune in to 100.7/88.5 FM at 8AM. For other ways to listen in real time or on demand, see kmuz.org.
10/29/2024
Coming up at 8am Tuesday.
Tuesday on Willamette Wake Up : In this re-broadcast from July 2023, Mike Ewall of the Energy Justice Network addresses the Marion Covanta facility and new regulations required to monitor its emissions. Then, learn about a Harvest Festival to benefit a local emergency housing program for homeless youth. And Salem History Moment shares some history about Parrish Middle School. Tune in to 100.7/88.5 FM at 8AM. For other ways to listen in real time or on demand, see kmuz.org.
10/28/2024
Monday at 8am.
Monday on Willamette Wake Up : "Strong Towns" presents Prioritizing Safety in Street Design. Then, Ken Adams will add commentary on Salem's Citizens Advisory Traffic Commission (CATC) from his perspective as an outgoing member. Tune in to 100.7/88.5 FM at 8AM. For other ways to listen in real time or on demand, see kmuz.org.
10/27/2024
WWU Schedule Oct 28th - 31st
Mon: "Strong Towns" presents Prioritizing Safety in Street Design. Then, Ken Adams will add commentary on Salem's Citizens Advisory Traffic Commission (CATC) from his perspective as an outgoing member.
Tue: In this re-broadcast from July 2023, Mike Ewall of the Energy Justice Network addresses the Marion Covanta facility and new regulations required to monitor its emissions. Then, learn about a Harvest Festival to benefit a local emergency housing program for homeless youth. And Salem History Moment shares some history about Parrish Middle School.
Wed: A special "Policy for the People" program explores M 116, an initiative on our November ballot to change the way salaries of lawmakers and other state officials are set, from having the legislature set salaries to an independent commission. Plus, meet Salem Philharmonia's new executive director and hear about their upcoming concert schedule.
Thu: Monmouth Monthly talks with Director of the Veterans Resource Center at WOU, Logan Doerfler and Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Zach Hammerle about Veterans Day activities at Western Oregon University, which includes the return of the Ruck N’ Run around Downtown Monmouth.
10/25/2024
Yup, it was an awesome Roots Rock Reggae show this week: Johnny Nash, Bob Marley, Black Uhuru, Culture, UB40...some big hits, some rarities. Always a beat fest!
Thursday on Willamette Wake Up : Holla for Labor celebrates the life of William "Bill" Lucy, co-founder and longtime leader of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists and co-founder of Free South Africa, the successful anti-apartheid campaign in the United States. Lucy died in September of this year at the age of 90. Plus, hear about the upcoming Salem Symphonic Winds concert, titled "Casanova." Tune in to 100.7/88.5 FM at 8AM. For other ways to listen in real time or on demand, see kmuz.org.
10/23/2024
Tune into 100.7 FM on 10/27 for full radio interview
Positivity With Priscilla at 1 pm
10/22/2024
Ukraine Benefit Concert / Wed Oct 23 / 7:30pm
Willamette University, Hudson Hall. More information at:
Friends, hello! As promised, today we continue to talk about the styles that make up our music genre “Odesa Gangsta ...
10/20/2024
Election Anxiety? There may be a cure for that next Sat night.
10/20/2024
WWU Schedule Oct 21st - 25th
Mon: Hear from House District 19 State Legislative Candidate incumbent Tom Andersen (Salem area); followed by challenger for House District 22 Lesly Munoz (Woodburn area). They will address issues posed by the Marion Polk League of Women Voters in their "Your Vote Counts" series. Thanks to the League and Capital Community Media for sharing this content.
Tue: Behind the Business explores what drives entrepreneurs in Polk County. Topic/Guest TBA. Plus, Salem History Moment remembers when a famous author from India came to Salem.
Wed: Hear from both House District 20 State Legislative Candidates vying to serve Monmouth, Independence and parts of Salem: Incumbent, Paul Evans and challenger Kevin Chambers. They address issues posed by the Marion Polk League of Women Voters in their "Your Vote Counts" series. Thanks to the League and Capital Community Media for sharing this content.
Thu: Holla for Labor celebrates the life of William "Bill" Lucy, co-founder and longtime leader of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists and co-founder of Free South Africa, the successful anti-apartheid campaign in the United States. Lucy died in September of this year at the age of 90. Plus, hear about the upcoming Salem Symphonic Winds concert, titled "Casanova."
Fri: There are five measures on the November ballot. The League of Women Voters provides a nonpartisan description of each one: an impeachment process for statewide elected officials, a new way to determine compensation for public officials, rank choice voting, increasing corporate taxes to distribute to individuals, and cannabis workers' ability to organize.
10/19/2024
Tune into this upcoming Sundays's episode (10/20/24) Positivity With Priscilla at 1 pm on KMUZ (100.7 FM) and go on a journey with our guest Steven Barrios, from the Blackfeet Nation.
Steven recently made history by being the first Twospirit person ever to receive an upright headdress. Steven has been named the recipient of the ANTSS Lifetime Achievement Award! This honor recognizes his tireless work in educating both Native and non-Native communities about Two-Spirit identity and HIV awareness.
Steven will also take us on a journey of his love of beading and his joy of traveling.
This episode includes resources for people living with HIV and the close of the show ends with two-spirit artist: Bobby Sanchez with "Landback Please."
Picture credit - Steven Barrios
10/18/2024
We have an awesome Now and Then - KMUZ 88.5 FM/KMUZ.org radio show tonight. In hour 1 we catch up with Eclipse (Sweden). I joined them in their RV right before they took the stage at the tremendous Rock the Locks music festival in Umatilla, OR a few weeks ago. Their new album Megalomanium 2 is out and it is fantastic! We have a bunch of tracks and a short interview. We have 3 hours of fun stuff tonight starting at 8 PM PT on 88.5 and 100.7FM and of course on the web at KMUZ.org
New releases from Dream Theater, our friend Ricky Warwick, Cleanbreak featuring James Durbin and FM! Have a great night and we hope you can check out one of the coolest shows on the radio. Next week - Joanne Shaw Taylor! Eric
10/17/2024
If you missed this fantastic show...hear it later as a podcast. Go to kmuz.org. Click "shows". Click "Willamette Wake Up". Click "podcast."
Thursday on Willamette Wake Up : Election Integrity is a polarizing topic in the United States. Braver Angels, a national organization with local alliances and a mission to bring our nation together, has a plan for an election process to ensure that voting is easy, and cheating is hard. Hear the report from Oregon Alliance chairs, Bruce Borgerson and Dimitra Giannakoulias. Plus, Sports Weekend Preview. Tune in to 100.7/88.5 FM at 8AM. For other ways to listen in real time or on demand, see kmuz.org.
10/16/2024
Coming up at 8am Wed: Farm Preservation and Vote Integrity.
Wednesday on Willamette Wake Up : Conservation Spotlight talks with Nellie McAdams & Andrea Krahmer, with the Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT). OAT partners with farmers and ranchers to protect ag lands for the benefit of Oregon's economy, communities and landscapes. Then Brian Vanbergen, Marion County Elections Division, talks about how Marion County ensures election integrity. Tune in to 100.7/88.5 FM at 8AM. For other ways to listen in real time or on demand, see kmuz.org.
10/15/2024
Did you see the plans for the Cannery Subdivision on Front Street? It's pretty impressive. Of course, we're interested in what's going there, because our radio studios are only a block or three away!
Tuesday on Willamette Wake Up : Monmouth Monthly talks with Dave Beasley, Western Oregon University Foundation about fall community activities sponsored by the university. Then, learn about the Salem Peace Lecture 2024 and the message to be delivered by keynote speaker, Dr. Roxy Manning. Plus Salem History Moment. Tune in to 100.7/88.5 FM at 8AM. For other ways to listen in real time or on demand, see kmuz.org.
10/14/2024
10/14/2024
Today on Willamette Wake Up: State House District 21 Candidates Kevin Mannix and Virginia Stapleton.
WWU SCHEDULE: Oct 14th - 18th
Mon: State Legislative Candidates HD 21: Incumbent, Kevin Mannix and challenger, Virginia Stapleton address issues posed by the Marion Polk League of Women Voters in their
"Your Vote Counts" series. Thanks to the League and Capital Community Media for sharing this content.
Tue: Monmouth Monthly talks with Dave Beasley, Western Oregon University Foundation about fall community activities sponsored by the university. Then, learn about the Salem Peace Lecture 2024 and the message to be delivered by keynote speaker, Dr. Roxy Manning. Plus Salem History Moment.
Wed: Conservation Spotlight talks with Nellie McAdams & Andrea Krahmer, with the Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT). OAT partners with farmers and ranchers to protect ag lands for the benefit of Oregon's economy, communities and landscapes. Then Brian Vanbergen, Marion County Elections Division, talks about how Marion County ensures election integrity.
Thu: Election Integrity is a polarizing topic in the United States. Braver Angels, a national organization with local alliances and a mission to bring our nation together, has a plan for an election process to ensure that voting is easy, and cheating is hard. Hear the report from Oregon Alliance chairs, Bruce Borgerson and Dimitra Giannakoulias. Plus, Sports Weekend Preview.
Fri: State Legislative Candidate and current representative from HD 17, Ed Diehl, makes his case for re-election. Then, Stacy Rejaian, candidate for Marion County Sheriff makes her case for being the next top law enforcement official in the county. Thanks to the Marion Polk League of Women Voters and Capital Community Media for sharing this content.
10/11/2024
This American Life on KMUZ Media today at 11 AM. Thank you to all the listeners who have donated to KMUZ this week. Tune in tomorrow from 1 - 4 For KMUZ Board Member Round Up of the Pledge Drive and the future of KMUZ.
10/10/2024
Bob Dylan Cover Pledge Drive Special!!
Today, Thursday October 10th, on Americana Alley, 2-4pm, help Celebrate KMUZ's Fall Pledge Drive with the longest running pledge drive special hosted by KMUZ, the Bob Dylan Cover Pledge Drive special! This is the 38th episode of unique songs and cover versions of the Bob!! We don't repeat them ever. Always fresh and new to the show!
Marc and his compatriots Bill and Emily will bring you the banter, the reasons, the music and the energy to bring you to your phones, web devices and pocketbooks to bring your hard earned cash to support hard working volunteers who make KMUZ happen. It's all up to you to keep this station going, and if you do, we promise to bring unique programming you can't find anywhere else.
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Fall Pledge Drive Goal: $1,000. Listen any day, any time at KMUZ.ORG. Donate $75 or become a monthly donor and get a cool KMUZ Thank-You Gift.A blend of genres that will touch on mostly independent singer/songwriters, folk, blues, Americana, inter...
10/10/2024
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10/10/2024
Coming up at 8am - Taxing Tips + Chemeketa Bond on the Ballot
Thursday on Willamette Wake Up : Policy for the People explores the impact to low wage workers of NOT taxing tips - a policy proposal by the two presidential candidates and a State Senator. Then they look into the history of tipping people in certain types of jobs. Then, exploring Chemeketa Community College Bond. Plus, Sports Weekend Preview. Tune in to 100.7/88.5 FM at 8AM. For other ways to listen in real time or on demand, see kmuz.org.
10/10/2024
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KMUZ – FM is a community radio broadcaster serving the mid-Willamette Valley. KMUZ is the voice for those not represented by commercial radio or other media. KMUZ broadcasts at 88.5 and 100.7 FM, streams at www.kmuz.org and can be heard on smartphones and tablets with the Simple Radio app. or Radiofreeamerica.com
KMUZ currently serves a potential 300,000 listeners in Salem/Keizer and other parts of the mid-Willamette Valley from Woodburn to Albany and Dallas to Stayton.
KMUZ is an “educational” station, by FCC definition, and is not tied to any nationally syndicated public system. KMUZ strives to engage its audience with locally produced content and to offer residents the opportunity to express their passion by hosting music and public affairs programs.
KMUZ is a station whose emphasis is toward the local community at large as well as the unrepresented and eclectic listener. Our music offering will be balanced with a commitment to community service programming.
KMUZ is volunteer-powered, non-commercial and is funded by local underwriters, grants, and our incredible listeners. With this support, KMUZ will work to keep the airwaves diverse and interesting.
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KMUZ celebrates the people, culture and civic life of the mid-Willamette Valley.
Purpose Statement
Serve the communities of the mid-Willamette Valley through programming that educates, entertains and informs, and reflects the cultural heritage and artistic expression of our region. KMUZ engages listeners with music, culture, news, and information not widely covered by the mainstream media. KMUZ will be a reliable partner for public emergency response agencies to keep its listeners aware of issues and events of impact to their lives and safety.
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KMUZ’s city of license is Turner, Oregon. The sponsoring organization for this radio station and FCC licensee is WINES (Willamette Information News & Entertainment Service), a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation. All donations are tax-deductible. You can contact KMUZ at [email protected] or call 503.990.6091 from 10 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday or leave a message at other times.
