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Erin Van Ness writesHelp CHIRP Finish Strongly in 2011!
Well, kids, it’s official. The first of December brings us into the last month of the year. Here at CHIRP, 2011 has given us our ups…and then more ups! You voted, and The Chicago Reader awarded us “Best Overall Radio Station” in Chicago. Shortly after, Chicago Magazine also named us Best Web Radio Station. We have an Android app in beta testing as we speak, and our listenership is higher than ever (and continues to grow).
Yep, 2011 has been great for CHIRP, well, with the exception of the station flooding back in July that caused $15,000 of damage to the station. But thanks to the support of generous members, we’re recovering, and that instance aside, we’ve made incredible progress and have no intention of slowing down in 2012.
Help us to finish 2011 strongly and ensure that 2012 is even better! Just visit chirpradio.org/donatenow and become a member of CHIRP Radio today. Your tax-deductible contribution will help us keep up the pace, so that we can continue to provide you with the best in local, independent, community radio into 2012 and beyond.
Thank you as always for your support!
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesDecember Means It’s Time for CHIRP Radio’s Best of 2011!
2011 has been a tremendous year for CHIRP Radio, and now it’s time to wrap things up strong as we look back on the best music the year had to offer. Starting tomorrow and continuing throughout December we will present our volunteers’ lists of their favorite music from 2011.
At the end of the month (aka the end of the year) we’ll present our combined list of what we feel are this year’s outstanding records. So check back here regularly and get ready to add a bunch of items to your wish list…and Happy Holidays from all of us at CHIRP!
Carolyn Kassnoff writesCHIRP Radio Profiles: Meet Carolyn Kassnoff
CHIRP Radio is an all-volunteer effort. We would like to introduce you to some of the people who make the station what it is!
Mike Bennett writesFriday iPod/MP3 Shuffle—Happy Birthday Graham Parker Edition
He was the oldest of the so called Angry Young Men that sprung up during the so called New Wave era, along with Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson. What he lacked in youth, he more than made up for in anger. Graham Parker was a product of the pub rock scene who combined a great acumen for R & B laced rock ‘n’ roll with intelligent, and often acidic, lyrics. With his backing band the Rumour, he made a series of classic albums, culminating in the 1979 masterpiece Squeezing Out Sparks. After that album, he spent some time trying to get a larger commercial profile, and while not fully succeeding, he still made worthwhile records. Since then, he’s written a novel and continues to make quality records, currently for Chicago’s very own Bloodshot label. Let’s pay tribute to Graham by grabbing your iPod or MP3 player, hitting shuffle and sharing the first 10 tunes that come up.
Erin Van Ness writesJoin the Chicago Human Rhythm Project and CHIRP Radio this Thanksgiving weekend!
CHIRP Radio is proud to partner with the Chicago Human Rhythm Project for this year’s Thanks4Giving program. This year’s event features Global Rhythms, the first concert series in the United States dedicated to American tap and contemporary percussive arts companies. It’s all happening at the Harris Theatre, November 26 and 27.
So take a break from the turkey and Aunt Edna’s new jello mold and come enjoy the talents of dance groups from around the world, like Step Afrika, Ensemble Espanol, and The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago featuring the Grammy-nominated Sones de Mexico.