Around The World with Michael Moon Bear

22/12/2022

It Is Happening Again!

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿! 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀 (𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘆'𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿 from 𝟭𝟮 – 𝟮𝗣𝗠 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 on KYRS 88.1 and 92.3 FM and livestreaming at KYRS.org. 🌲🐧🧑‍🎄🎅🤡

Don't miss it! We will be live in the studio on Christmas Eve day, bringing you our annual two hours of holiday strangeness for your pleasure.

What the critics are saying:
“𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳’𝘴 𝘞𝘦𝘪𝘳𝘥 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴. 𝘏𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸. 𝘏𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵. 𝘏𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘱𝘪𝘥 𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳-𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘵. 𝘏𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵. 𝘏𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘪𝘵.”- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times

16/11/2022

𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗜𝗧!!

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 $𝟮𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗬𝗥𝗦 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲!

26/10/2022

CHECK OUT MY TERRIBLE GRAPHICS … I AM STRESSED!
DONATE NOW by calling 509-747-3807
You can also text "GiveKYRS" to 44321
or donate directly on KYRS.org
Thin Air Community Radio needs the funds to repair our transmitter tower!
There was a lightning strike and power surge that severely damaged our transmitter. We need to get it repaired before the winter hits and the tower becomes inaccessible.
We need your support to accomplish this. Help us keep your community radio station on the air by donating now through our Fall Fund Drive, April 24-30!
Tune in at 2PM, Rusty Lewis and I will be doing a special show for you. Please show us some love by calling and donating during our show.

30/04/2022

C'mon, muck in!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF OUR SPRING FUND DRIVE
Have you pledged? Help KYRS make the move to their new studio in the Central Library by calling now!

DONATE NOW by calling 509-747-3807
You can also text "GiveKYRS" to 44321 or donate directly on KYRS.org

24/04/2022

Now More Than Evere We Need Your Support!

HELP FUND KYRS' MOVE TO THE CENTRAL LIBRARY!
DONATE NOW by calling 509-747-3807
You can also text "GiveKYRS" to 44321
or donate directly on KYRS.org

Thin Air Community Radio is moving our central broadcast hub into the 3rd floor of the Downtown Library, and through the Library system. This will greatly expand our community of free broadcast training and elementary recording studio lessons to the public in a way we have never been able to before!

We need your support to accomplish this move. Help us keep your community radio station on the air by becoming a member now through our Spring Fund Drive, April 24-30!

24/03/2022

We All Stand!

"Shche ne vmerla Ukraina" (Ukrainian: Ще не вмерла Українa, or "Ukraine's [glory] has not yet perished") is the national anthem of Ukraine. The lyrics consti...

24/03/2022

We Do Community Radio Right!

Once again, Inlander readers have spoken and voted KYRS as one of the Best Radio Stations in the Inland Empire. In a market of 60+ stations, that speaks volumes.

Thanks to all our friends and fans for your support!

KYRS Thin Air Community Radio, 88.1 and 92.3FM and at KYRS.org

30/11/2021

Please call in with your Giving Tuesday gift!

TODAY IS GIVING TUESDAY!

Call in with your year-end donation at 509-747-3807.
Or text your donation: text GiveKYRS to 44321

At KYRS, we believe that community radio has the talent, heart and innovative spirit needed to make the Spokane a better place. That's why we want to make Giving Tuesday a cultural tradition. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, now it’s time to celebrate . This is a chance for you to give back to Thin Air Community Radio to ensure our success in 2022.

22/11/2021

You're support matters.

GIVING TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 30

Be a part of Giving Tuesday on KYRS.

By participating, you’re saying generosity is more important than Black Friday sales. Community radio is more important than Cyber Monday.

The largest part of KYRS funding comes from the financial support from listeners like you.

Celebrate Giving Tuesday with us by making an end-of-year contribution to KYRS. Call now 509-747-3807.

29/10/2021

Today at 2PM ... show Rusty some Love!

SPECIAL KYRS FALL FUND DRIVE SHOW ON RUSTY'S RADIO FUNHOUSE

HELP KEEP ALL-VOLUNTEER LOCAL PROGRAMS ON THE AIR!
DONATE NOW BY CALLING 509-747-3807 or donate through KYRS.org

04/06/2021

Neighbor Day is Friday!

Mobile vaccination clinic, park yoga for an hour from small business owner in the Audubon-Downriver neighborhood, live poetry from folks on your block, on-site basic food application, community dream board for the W.C. neighborhood, Human Rights Commission & lawyers to talk with you about eviction rights, plant starts & seeds, free helmets, and a free meal! And that's not all! Come celebrate our community recovering and getting re-acquainted once again.

11/05/2021

Show your love and support to Your Community Radio Station!

Thin Air Community Radio plays an important role in spreading goodwill, sharing information, and improving our local community. A recent example is our Covid-19 program, the only weekly broadcast in our area dedicated to providing news and developments surrounding this pandemic.

“The important role of KYRS has been further solidified during the COVID epidemic. Listening to community radio is a personal experience, and even more personal when we are starved for human interaction. KYRS makes me feel connected to my community.” – Ben Miller, Cheney, WA.

Call and pledge your support to Great Listener Supported Community Radio!

509.747.3807 or donate online at KYRS.org

14/12/2020

Get ready to get yer Christmas on with Michael & Rusty!

Tomato skin hats, the enchanted canoe, and shaven yaks all make for great holiday memories, as every year families gather around the radio on Christmas Day to listen to the long-awaited Weird Christmas program on KYRS. Join Michael Moon Bear and Rusty Lewis (Rusty's Radio Funhouse), 1 – 3PM on Christmas day. We will be live in the studio bringing you two hours of holiday strangeness for your pleasure.

December 25th, 1 - 3PM, KYRS Thin Air Community Radio, 88.1 & 92.3FM. Streaming live at KYRS.org

04/11/2020

Tune In For Democracy Now!

On Tuesday, November 3, 6 – 9PM, KYRS will air a 3-hour election night special: Democracy Now! Live Election Coverage with Laura Ackerman and Mike Peterson.   Democracy Now! will cover results from the presidential election to congressional and state races, as well as ballot initiatives. KYRS hos...

29/10/2020

KYRS is taking Halloween festivities virtual this year with a Halloween At Home Costume Contest! Celebrate the spooky season with us by taking a photo or video while dressed up in your best costume and sharing it on our page: KYRS Thin Air Community Radio. Enter now through midnight on Sunday November 1, 2020. We want to see all types of costumes: D.I.Y., professional, silly, scary, themed, political, anime, family, couples, groups … let your imagination run wild! Everyone can enter, children, adults and even pets. Vote for your favorite costume by clicking “Like” on their picture. The 3 best costumes will be chosen from all posted entries to receive thrilling prizes. Then check our page and website on November 3rd for the winners!

22/05/2020

It is our Spring Fund Drive and we have Two Great Things That Go Great Together! The Novelty Hour with Rusty Lewis and Around The World with Michael Moon Bear. 10AM - 3PM today on KYRS, we got you covered. Tune in for once-in-a-lifetime fun and support Your Community Radio Station!

Call in your donation at 509.747.3807 or donate online at KYRS.org

KYRS 88.1 & 92.3FM Thin Air Community Radio, Your Community Radio Station!

20/05/2020

Hey all you world music fanatics ... GLORIOUS NEWS: We have a fund drive coming up, May 16th - 22nd. We are having some very special shows on that week, including a one-off Around The World with Michael Moon Bear! Two hours of music from all over the planet! Everything from alap to zouk. Tune in Friday, May 22nd at 1PM following David Packman!

KYRS 88.1 & 92.3FM Thin Air Community Radio, Your Community Radio Station

17/05/2020

Hey, are you craving feminist perspectives? AWE-INSPIRING NEWS: We have a fund drive coming up, May 16th – 22nd. We are going to be having some very special shows on that week, including a one-off F YES! with Jen and Jeri! Current events, women in history, music, and nerdy stuff! The F stands for FEMINISM. F YES! Tune in Sunday, May 17th at 2PM following Two Brown Ladies And A Microphone!

KYRS 88.1 & 92.3FM Thin Air Community Radio, Your Community Radio Station

16/05/2020

Hey all you indie music devotees ... MAGNIFICENT NEWS: We have a fund drive coming up, May 16th - 22nd. We are going to be having some very special shows on that week, including a one-off Crossroads with Bob Rice! Two hours of rock, folk, blues, roots music and more! Tune in Thursday, May 21st at 10PM following Sir. Nedly and The Vinyl Hour!

KYRS 88.1 & 92.3FM Thin Air Community Radio, Your Community Radio Station

15/05/2020

Hey all you garage rock aficionados ... EXCITING NEWS: We have a fund drive coming up, May 16th - 22nd. We are going to be having some very special shows on that week, including a one-off Sonic Trash with Martin Faulks! Two hours of Garage Rock, Rock & Roll, Punk, R&B + Soul, psych rock! Tune in Wednesday, May 20th at 10PM and let's get down to it!

KYRS 88.1 & 92.3FM Thin Air Community Radio, Your Community Radio Station

14/05/2020

Hey all you wacky, zany, nutty funsters ... THRILLING NEWS: We have a fund drive coming up, May 16th - 22nd. We are going to be having some very special shows on that week, including a one-off Novelty Hour with Rusty Lewis! Tune in Friday, May 22nd at 10AM for all the fun!

KYRS 88.1 & 92.3FM Thin Air Community Radio, Your Community Radio Station

25/03/2020

Don't Believe The Hype! Drinking boiled garlic water will not cure the coronavirus! This is an important health update from your friends at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio!

23/03/2020

Don't Believe The Hype! Gargling with salt water or vinegar will not eliminate the coronavirus! This is an important health update from your friends at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio!

22/03/2020

21/03/2020

No creas lo que dicen!
Please support the work of KYRS, donate here: https://kyrs.org/donate

Don't Believe The Hype! Drinking Corona beer will not infect you with the coronavirus! This is an important health update from your friends at KYRS Thin Air Community Radio!

16/11/2019

Tonight is the night, this will be wonderful (and delicious) ... see you there!

Think Global, Party Local!

Celebrate 16 years of the finest in Community Radio at the KYRS Gala & Silent Auction.

Live music from Pink Tango and Floating Crowbar, the region's premiere Irish folk ensemble!

Fabulous deals on auction items, including private wine tasting for 12 from Vino!, Spokane Riverkeeper float trip, Dry Fly spirits, a Spokane Ghost Tour, Clark's Fork Restaurant gift certificate, a stay at the Quartz Mountain Fire Lookout on Mt. Spokane, art and much more!

Delicious Syrian food from the soon to open Feast of the World kitchen!

More wine and beer ... admission includes your first drink on the house!

And hanging with the coolest people on the planet ... spread the word!

Tickets can be had for $25. In advance at KYRS.org and at the door.

KYRS Gala & Silent Auction
Saturday, November 16th, 7:00PM - 10PM
Hamilton Studios – 1427 West Dean Avenue, Spokane

Sponsored by Umpqua Bank, DeLeon's Foods, ACLU of WA, Revival Lighting, Four Thousand Holes, Iron Goat Brewing, Dry Fly Distilling, Lindaman's Bistro, and Avista.

13/10/2019

Official Video for Super Bon Bon. Directed by Meg Skaff. From Mike Doughty's album of reimagined Soul Coughing songs, "Circles Super Bon Bon...". Available N...

03/09/2019

The Community School Drummers along with other Spokane percussion groups took part in a video for The M Show with The Spokane Symphony!

01/09/2019

The first 'Around The World' program was aired September 1st, 2004 ... Happy Anniversary!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXvzCTWZ1qY

My grandmother telling one of her many jokes. This was is great!!

03/08/2019

I was honored to participate in teaching at EWU's Smithsonian World Music Pedagogy Workshop (August 2019). Wonderful students to work with, and thank you to Cyndy Nasman for arranging all of this. Here we are at Spokane Public Radio with the Salish School of Spokane and Verne Windham, recapping and demonstrating our work ... Aṣẹ!

12/04/2019

Tomorrow, Saturday, The Community School Drummers at Earth Day. Our BIGGEST show ever (we are performing 10 ... count em', ten pieces of traditional West African and Afro-Cuban music!). 3PM ... be there!

13/03/2019

Dig! John Gardner, Lucas Hieronymus, David Egly

15/01/2019

ART HOUR Thursday 3-4PM on KYRS: Thin Air Community Radio 88.1 and 92.3FM. This week, Michael Moon Bear will talk about rhythm and The Community School Drummers. He'll play some of their music, too!

The Community School Drummers consists of 9th – 12th grade students and their drumming instructors, Michael Moon Bear and David Egly, from The Community School (Spokane Public School District). The student performers have various levels of drumming experience and bring a passion for learning and performing. Rhythms played are traditional West African and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Students in this class collaborate to learn how to play traditional rhythms, understand the history and cultural significance of each rhythm as well as the instruments, and then use that knowledge to perform and spread cultural appreciation. During performances, we present that information to the audience.

03/01/2019

Happy New Year, time to get drumming! Our service provides a complete rebuild of your drum, including tear down, oiling the shell, inspection for any other damage, new rope if necessary, installing a new goatskin head from Guinea, and tuning. We repair drums ... problem solved! [email protected] DrumSpokane.com

12/10/2018

"Undevided we stand, together we rule!" Positive focused Punjabi Bhangra fused with Metal ... Good Friday Morning! (Ari Ari is based on the Punjuabi folk song Baari Barsi, gives me fond thoughts of my old radio show) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4FqGPRQWFM

When Bloodywood takes metal to the streets of India! Scenic alleys, busy intersections, horses, camels, weddings and LOTS of amused by-standers. The streets ...

09/09/2018

West African Drumming Classes Begin Thursday
Pre-registration required for us to reserve the space, so if you are coming, now is the time to get registered!

$80 for all eight weeks. To pre-register send us an email: [email protected] or call 509.624.7573.

You do not need to have prior experience to come and drum, this is a mixed level class.

Why drum? There are many benefits. Drumming reduces stress and boosts the immune system, produces deeper self-awareness by inducing synchronous brain activity, helps to release negative feelings and emotional trauma, and connects us to the natural rhythms all around us. Drumming grounds us in the present moment and helps us to reach a state of self-realization. And above all … drumming is fun!

The classes are held at Lotus Studio, 212 West 2nd Avenue in downtown Spokane. Details on our website: DrumSpokane.com

16/08/2018

NEW West African Drumming Classes Begin September 13th!

You do not need to have prior experience to come and drum, this is a mixed level class.

Why drum? There are many benefits. Drumming reduces stress and boosts the immune system, produces deeper self-awareness by inducing synchronous brain activity, helps to release negative feelings and emotional trauma, and connects us to the natural rhythms all around us. Drumming grounds us in the present moment and helps us to reach a state of self-realization. And above all … drumming is fun!

The classes are held at Lotus Studio, 212 West 2nd Avenue in downtown Spokane. Details on our website: DrumSpokane.com

Pre-registration required for classes, $80 for all eight weeks. To pre-register send us an email: [email protected] or call 509.624.7573.

04/08/2018

Thanks to everyone who came out for Jim White in Spokane. It was a lovely summer evening on the Saranac rooftop being bathed in wonderful music and words. Hope that we can do this again sometime! Big love to Jim & Sadie for making the journey here.