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NEXT SHOWS:
June 28th:
We're back again, serving up another 120 minutes of music, news, and views. Tune in to hear a live performance from Reverend Deadeye, guest sets from DJ Segue, plus the latest news an more.
PODCAST:
You can now use the internets to fill up your iPod.
>> Podcast archives of the entire show.
>> Podcast archives of the On The Internets segment.
* Note: Copy link location for either of the above podcasts and paste into iTunes: Advanced > Subscribe to Podcast.
FEEDBACK:
Got comments, questions, suggestions, complaints? We'd love to hear all about it. Feel free to drop us a note.
TERROR ALERT LEVEL:
As a public service, The Western Front now offers you up-to-the-minute information on the national terror alert levels.
Our current threat level:
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APRIL 5TH - BUCK UP FOR THE TRANSMITTER
Welcome to The Western Front - 120m of music, news, and views. We broadcast across the Front Range on alternate Wednesdays from 9-11 pm MT.
Audio Archive:  
We're back again with another spread of audio offerings for your eardrums. The absolute most important thing happening tonight is the 2006 Spring Fundraiser. We're asking you to cough up the cash to keep this volunteer powered station running. Call 303.449.4885 or click here to pledge your support.
Tune in this evening for an interview with Nick Zammuto of The Books, we'll also hear a few guest sets from DJ Ivy, catch a conversation and live performance from CAT-A-TAC, steer you toward some free mp3s, and kindly request your support. All that plus the latest news from The BBC and Democracy Now. Joel Davis has control of the craft... we're expecting a smooth flight, and a complimentary beverage. Don't miss it.
FEATURES FOR THIS EVENING:
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Drop Some Coin ON KGNU:
Please donate to KGNU! No kidding, it really is important to support your local independent media resources! Click this link or call us now to make your pledge of support. Give what's comfortable for you... $5? Or maybe you can spare $40 or $60? Anything helps, but we can't do it without your help. Seriously. Call 303.449.4885 or 800.737.3030. Thanks!
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The Books Interview:
KGNU's very own Sam Fuqua caught up with Nick Zammuto, one half of the amazing musical duo known as The Books. Tune in to get the scoop on this amazing group, then see them live in their first Colorado performance: Monday April 10th @ The Larimer Lounge.
* Download an mp3 of our feature on The Books.
** Click to see the jellyfish sample.
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Guest DJ / DJ Ivy:
DJ Ivy returns to The Western Front this evening to drop some crazy beats on your head. Ivy just cleaned up as the number one champion of the 2006 Westword DJ Mix Competition. Tonight he's built a batch of original audio bombs from scratch and he's ready for a little radio carpet bombing. Heads up!
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CAT-A-TAC Performance:
Rob Bell welcomes Denver's own CAT-A-TAC into the KGNU studios. CAT-A-TAC came together in the Fall of 2003, sparked by a mutual love of shoegaze, spacey indie rock, and vintage gear. They've come a long way in three years, this evening we'll hear their nine live sound and chat about their palendromic ways. Don't miss it.
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The Free Set:
Tonight we're presenting a very special edition of "The Free Set" - a set of music made up of free mp3s that you can download legally on the internet. This evening a number of artists recently featured on the program have offered up their mp3s to you direct from The Western Front page. More giving and sharing... it's like a commune or something!
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NEWS & COMMENTARY:
9:02p - Democracy Now Headlines (In Review)
We'll revisit the top stories from Democracy Now at 9:02p to find out what's been happening so far.
10:01p - Top Stories from the BBC
At 10:01p we'll tap into the very latest from the BBC. A five-minute update to help us figure out what's happening in the world right now.
10:06p - Progressive Point of View
At 10:06p we'll check in with Progressive magazine editor Matt Rothschild's daily two-minute commentaries. Unique perspectives on the world's latest events.
LINK-POST:
Live Guests:
The Books
DJ Ivy
CAT-A-TAC
Free Set:
Special Free Mp3 Tracks direct from The Western Front.
Porlolo's 'For Emily'
Bright Channel's 'Silver Age'
Gann Mathews 'Silent Sound, Part II'
Artist Sites:
Porlolo, Bright Channel, Gann Matthews.
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PREVIOUS PERFORMERS:
The Wheel, Cowboy Curse, Cat-A-Tac, Thank God For Astronauts, Uphollow, Devotchka, Gann Matthews, Hank Rollins Jr. (formerly Mote), Hot IQs, Bad Weather California, Six Months to Live, Red Cloud West, The Swayback, Porlolo, Night Shark, Landlordland, Blusom, Born in the Flood, Dub Trio, The Dojo, Dressy Bessy, Lint, and Janet Feder & Fei Wu. |
PREVIOUS GUESTS:
Sex Mob, The Books, New Mastersounds, Bob Dorough, Gaby Kerpel, Coyle & Sharpe, Kid Koala, Tucker Martine, The El Michels Affair, Meat Beat Manifesto, Trailer Bride, Juana Molina, Daara J, Mice Parade, Mike Ladd, Matmos, Matthew Shipp, Mocean Worker, and Buntport Theater.
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