KSVY Sonoma

10/18/2024

Howdy folks! A message and lil' diddy from the King of Western swing & Swingin' Out West KSVY Benefit Concert 2024: A Celebration of Music and Community

🎶 KSVY 91.3 FM Sonoma Presents: Swingin' Out West • Community Radio Benefit Concert 🎶Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, community, and suppor...

10/17/2024

NOW would be a good time to read this. Maybe print it now and hang it on your fridge. Hopefully you won't need this information but we ARE under a red flag warning.

Master the essentials of wildfire evacuation with our GO! Evacuation Guide. See key steps for a safe exit, vital tips & protocols to protect your family & pets.

10/17/2024

It looks like most of the valley won't lose power during the power shut off but check this just in case and be prepared.
PG&E has released mapping of power shutoff areas across California for Thursday-Saturday, and have begun to notify affected customers. They include a limited number of homes in mostly mountainous areas of Sonoma, Napa, Lake and Mendocino counties.
Go to this link to check your status.https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outage-tools/outage-map/

10/17/2024

🎶 Tune in to 'It’s All About You' TODAY on KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM! 🎶

Join us at 10 AM as host Kate Bruno and special guest co-host Ronny Joe Grooms welcome Gary Himelfarb, aka Doctor Dread, legendary reggae producer and founder of RAS Records! 🌍🎧

We’ll be diving into Gary’s incredible journey through reggae, from his first trip to Jamaica to his iconic work with artists like Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, and Gregory Isaacs. 🎤🎶

Plus, Gary will be sharing the soundtrack of his life – 10 songs that have shaped his career and love for music. Don’t miss this musical trip through reggae history!

📻 Listen live on 91.3 FM or stream online at ksvy.org. Let’s vibe together! 🎶✌️

10/13/2024

Aman Garg and Paul Clark of Adobe Drugs are the guests this week on Strictly Business! Tune in Monday, Oct. 14 at 1:00 and learn about the incredible 70+ year history of Adobe Drugs, the closing of Pharmaca in February 2023, and their decision to re-open as Adobe Drugs in June 2023. It'll be a great show about a great local business!
https://www.adobedrugs.com/about

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10/13/2024

KSVY live & direct from the 33rd annual Glen Ellen Village Fair today! We chatting with the locals and the community who make all the magic happen! Jason & Lisa & BJ all hosting today and RJG backstage! Tune in 91.3 FM you or stream KSVY.org

10/11/2024

Thank you to Wine Industry Network for supporting community radio! 🍷
The 12th Annual North Coast Wine Industry Expo is coming up on December 5th at the Santa Rosa Fairgrounds, and we’re thrilled to be part of it. Don’t wait—get your tickets now! Visit wineindustryexpo.com for tickets and more details.

North Coast Wine Industry Expo Trade Show & Conference

The Annual North Coast Wine Industry Expo (WIN Expo) is the largest trade show and conference focused on Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties, and is the 2nd largest wine industry show in North America. Established in 2012 by Wine Industry Network, WIN Expo is considered a must-attend event and...

10/10/2024

Thursdays on KSVY look a little something like this! Got a favorite show? Let us know!
6am - 7am - Amanecer de mi Tierra/Dawn of my Land w/ Jose Luis VillaloBos ☀️
7am - 8am - The Kitchen Sink 🎼
8am - 10am - The Morning Show with Ronny Joe 🎤
10am - 11am - It's All About You 🎵
11am - 12pm - Chamber Chat with Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce 🤑
12pm - 1pm - The Sunny Afternoon Show 😎
1pm - 3pm - The Dance Diva with Beth Hadley 💃
3pm - 4pm - Sonoma Valley Interfaith Radio Hour
4pm - 5pm - Community Soul Supply with Lisa Willett
5pm - 7pm - Guys @ 5 with Mike Ryan 🎤
7pm - 8pm - Moments with Mike 🎧
8pm - 10pm - Left of the Dial with Nora Murphy 🎶
10pm - 11pm - The Sonoma K-Pop Hour

KSVY is a non-commercial community radio station for the benefit of the Sonoma Valley. We are operated by Sonoma Valley Communications which is a registered 501c-3 non profit organization

10/09/2024

🎙️ Tune in to the Morning Show with Ronny Joe Grooms this Thursday, October 10, from 8:00 - 10:00 AM!

🕗 8:05 AM
Curly & Curlier Kid's Show
Join us for a lively sing-a-long, perfect for kids heading to school! 🎶🎉

🕣 8:20 AM
Ronny Joe
Our Program Director will update everyone on the exciting live broadcast from the Glen Ellen Fair, share details about the upcoming Swingin’ Out West KSVY Fundraiser & Auction, and more KSVY news! 📻✨

🕘 8:40 AM
Ron Leal
Hop aboard the KSVY Time Machine for a fascinating journey through science and tech history! 🕰️🚀

🕙 9:00 AM
Jess Lander
Join us as Jess, the wine reporter from the San Francisco Chronicle, unpacks the drama behind her recent stories, including the legal pushback over sugar levels in California wines and the fascinating history of a San Francisco wine shop! 🍷📖

🕚 9:20 AM
Marguerite Callaway
Marguerite returns from The Callaway Leadership Institute to discuss individualized consideration in leadership, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and nurturing the unique talents of each team member. 🌟👩‍🏫

🕘 9:40 AM
Lin Marie Devincent
Get ready for a poetic journey! Lin will share the latest news, including the postponed launch of NASA’s Europa Clipper, featuring Ada Limon's poem etched on the spacecraft. Plus, she’ll read Joy Harjo's touching poem “Perhaps the World Ends Here,” and if time allows, a humorous piece about cooking southern fried chicken! 🌌📜🍗

📻 How to Listen:
Tune in on KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM or stream live at ksvy.org.

Join us for a vibrant morning full of music, leadership insights, and poetry! 🎉✨

10/09/2024

You’ll be swingin’ all night long with Wendy DeWitt, Kevin Russell’s Familiar Strangers, and Tommy Thomsen at our 2nd Annual Swingin' Out West benefit concert! Last year's event was so popular we just had to do it again.
Don’t miss your chance to snag tickets early to the event that’s guaranteed to sell out fast!

Western Swing, Bluegrass, Booggie-Woogie! Get ready for a hootenanny & come support KSVY Community Radio at our 2nd Annual Benefit Concert!

10/08/2024

Today marks seven years since the 2017 fires that forever changed our community. We remember the strength, resilience, and kindness shown by so many—whether you supported neighbors, opened your homes, or stood with our incredible first responders.
This anniversary may stir complicated emotions, and that's okay. Please know that you are not alone. If you need support, call 2-1-1 or visit www.211sonoma.org.

Hoy se cumplen siete años desde los incendios de 2017 que cambiaron para siempre nuestra comunidad. Recordamos la fuerza, la resistencia y la bondad mostrada por tantos, ya sea que apoyaran a los vecinos, abrieran sus hogares o apoyaran a nuestros increíbles primeros socorristas.
Este aniversario puede despertar emociones complicadas, y eso está bien. Sepan que no están solos. Si necesita apoyo, llame al 2-1-1 o visite www.211sonoma.org.


City of Sonoma

(Español Abajo)
Today marks seven years since the 2017 fires that forever changed our community. While our City of Sonoma was spared from the flames, the impact on our valley left a lasting impression. We remember the strength, resilience, and kindness shown by so many—whether you supported neighbors, opened your homes, or stood with our incredible first responders.

This anniversary may stir complicated emotions, and that's okay. Please know that you are not alone. If you need support, call 2-1-1 or visit www.211sonoma.org.
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Hoy se cumplen siete años desde los incendios de 2017 que cambiaron para siempre nuestra comunidad. Aunque nuestra ciudad de Sonoma se salvó de las llamas, el impacto en nuestro valle dejó una impresión duradera. Recordamos la fuerza, la resistencia y la bondad mostrada por tantos, ya sea que apoyaran a los vecinos, abrieran sus hogares o apoyaran a nuestros increíbles primeros socorristas.

Este aniversario puede despertar emociones complicadas, y eso está bien. Sepan que no están solos. Si necesita apoyo, llame al 2-1-1 o visite www.211sonoma.org.

10/01/2024

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We’ve got an incredible lineup of musicians and auction items. Don’t miss your chance to snag tickets early to the event that’s guaranteed to sell out fast!
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10/01/2024

This week on Deconstructing Media, host Ben Boyce will do a dialectical dissection of a recent Pete Golis PD Sunday forum op-ed, then play a clip from Kyle Kulinski on the alarming spread of the Israeli state's war on neighboring Lebanon (with the potential for US entanglement), and then chill out with the tech segment and listen to a clip of Mustafa Suleyman on emergent AI governance. Wednesday, Oct. 2 3:00 - 4:00pm.

KSVY is a non-commercial community radio station for the benefit of the Sonoma Valley. We are operated by Sonoma Valley Communications which is a registered 501c-3 non profit organization

10/01/2024

Smoke, char, hot spots, fire people. @ Arnold drive and Petaluma ave. Most likely a cigarette or a piece of metal flying off a car. KSVY responding in real-time.

09/28/2024

Kim from Sonoma Valley Regional Library throws a laser at Scoutmaster Aubin’s Scouts BSA Troop 222 Potato 🥔 Toss at the Valley of Moon Vintage Festival among family and friends!

09/28/2024

🚨 We are live from Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival with Robyn from the SVVGA!

Later tonight:
📍 Broadcast 2: Grand Tasting
6 PM - 8 PM | Sonoma Barracks

How to Listen:

Tune in LIVE at 91.3 FM
Stream it online at ksvy.org
Missed it? No problem! Catch the broadcast later on our archives at ksvy.org.

09/28/2024

As we enter this beautiful autumn season, we’re reminded of how special it is to serve the Sonoma Valley community and beyond, especially during such a historic time; Sonoma's 200th vintage! 🍇
As the leaves change and we celebrate another successful harvest, we invite you to continue supporting KSVY. Your donations help us bring live coverage of iconic local events like the Vintage Festival and provide programs that reflect the heart of our region. 🍂🍁

Whether you can give a little or a lot, every dollar makes a difference. Join us in celebrating Sonoma’s 200th vintage and the community we all cherish by donating today. Together, we’ll keep KSVY on the air for many seasons! 📻 🍷

Thank you to our amazing donors, big and small! Your generosity (and wisdom) keeps KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM thriving. As we enter this beautiful autumn season, we’re remind...

09/28/2024

🚨 LIVE BROADCAST ALERT!
Join us THIS SATURDAY, September 28th as KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM goes live from the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival!

📍 Broadcast 1: Artisans Festival + Live Music, Food & Wine. 11 AM - 2 PM | Historic Sonoma Plaza near the Rose Garden

📍 Broadcast 2: Grand Tasting
6 PM - 8 PM | Sonoma Barracks

How to Listen:

Tune in LIVE at 91.3 FM
Stream it online at ksvy.org
Missed it? No problem! Catch the broadcast later on our archives at ksvy.org.

09/26/2024

Meet Zoë Chapital! Zoë spent her summer volunteering with us at KSVY, bringing her passion for radio and storytelling from the bustling streets of New York City to the heart of Sonoma Valley. She channeled her passion for radio into learning the ins and outs of radio production, working alongside our dedicated team to produce live shows and explore the world of local broadcasting. Below is her reflection on her time with KSVY—a unique perspective from someone discovering the magic behind community radio.

KSVY is a non-commercial community radio station for the benefit of the Sonoma Valley. We are operated by Sonoma Valley Communications which is a registered 501c-3 non profit organization

09/25/2024

Classical. Brazilian. R&B. Jazz. Afro-Cuban. Popular Rock and Roll. ED JOHNSON’s mastery of so many different styles, coupled with a passion for harmony vocal and horn arrangements, all factor into a magical blend of vibrant, original contemporary jazz that is winning fans and airplay worldwide. Ed tours regularly with his band NOVO TEMPO and will be our guest this week on The New Old Show! Wednesday, September 25th at 4:00.

https://ksvy.org/james-marshall-berrys-new-old-show/

09/24/2024

It’s the FINAL Sonoma's Tuesday Night Market of the season, and KSVY is live on the air! Join Jason, Kate, and Ronny Joe TONIGHT as they bring you the last broadcast from the heart of Sonoma Plaza.

Thank you to everyone who has tuned in this season, supported our live shows, and been part of the incredible interviews! We couldn’t have done it without you.

A special shoutout to our summer intern, Zoë Chapital, who shared her journey with KSVY before heading back to New York. Read her heartfelt reflection on our blog: https://ksvy.org/studio-blog/

And as we wrap up, consider supporting KSVY in our fall fundraiser to keep local radio strong: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/sonoma-valley-community-communications-inc/ksvy-fall-fundraiser-2024

Tune in, Sonoma!

09/24/2024

Today we shout out to long time KSVY sponsor, Sonoma Paint Center! Not only do they support community radio in Sonoma, they also sponsor our sports broadcasts on Sonoma Valley Television. 📻 📺
We strongly believe in supporting local business, especially those community-minded shops and services that support having hyperlocal news, diverse music, emergency broadcasts, and stories that celebrate our unique culture, right here on our own Sonoma radio and TV stations! Thumbs up to Sonoma Paint Center 👍👍

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09/20/2024

Do you enjoy a good, informative podcast? Add Strictly Business to your listening list! 🎧
Strictly Business is a weekly program that engages the people and issues of business and management history, corporate growth and profitability, entrepreneurial breakthroughs, operating successes and failures. We'll cover all factors that contribute to Sonoma County’s economic growth and development.
Hosted by Kip Altman with Scot Hunter.

KSVY is a non-commercial community radio station for the benefit of the Sonoma Valley. We are operated by Sonoma Valley Communications which is a registered 501c-3 non profit organization

09/19/2024

Famed vineyardist Phil Coturri and son Sam of Winery Sixteen 600 will join us on the Kathleen Hill Show this Friday! 🍇
At 10 a.m. on Sept. 20, these incredible winemakers are in the studio to celebrate Grenache Day around the world and to announce a special Grenache dinner at Baker & Cook. 🍷
Don't miss it - these gentlemen are interesting and fun experts!

https://ksvy.org/kathleen-hill-show/