The morning of today’s wonderful beginning.
**got two hours of sleep last night. working on music till 6, getting my new set-up ready for europe. finally happy with the new sounds. should be a blast.
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Friday, January 21, 2005
10 great places to revel in cinematic grandeur
being on the board of directors at the historic fargo theatre, i would like to brag about the fact that we made it into usa today's 10 great places to revel in cinematic grandeur.
full story here...
full story here...
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
2005 Human Relations Award
For the unique approach to human relations and community Radio Free Fargo was awarded the 2005 Human Relations Award on Monday at the Fargo Theatre. I would like to congratulate all the djs for all their time, efforts, knowledge, money, support...the list goes on and on. This station is run solely by you and you all rock my world.
Congratulations and thank you,
Casey
Congratulations and thank you,
Casey
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Fargo Human Relations Award
For the unique approach to human relations and community Radio Free Fargo will be awarded the 2005 Fargo Human Relations Award.
Nominator: Prairie Rose
It is my pleasure to nominate such a new and innovative group for the Fargo Human Relations Award. Their journey started six years ago, and has now blossomed into a vision of progressive community radio station committed to providing a voice to those who often go unheard, or are marginalized. Radio Free Fargo has a mission to engage the listeners in the local community's unique voice while promoting the distribution of public information, as well as providing an outlet for local music exposing a broader knowledge of music culture and ideas.
In 1998 a window of opportunity opened up for a low power (LP) FM frequence license from the FCC. At that time Mark Borchert an engineer for Go radio, and his nephew Casey Borchert a dj, and composer, felt it was time to put their skills and creative energy to work in hopes to offer the community something different: A platform of expression unlike any other on local radio.
Needing a nonprofit status to make a proposal, they approached Margie Bailey and Fargo Theater Management who were ecstatic to be a part of the project. Thrilled to ride the Fargo Theaters coat tails, the Borcherts applied for the license. However, with a new administration heading into the Whitehouse, and the aftermath of 9/11 the FCC put on hold giving out any radio licenses. Colin Powell personally pushed the license process through the proper channels and all proposals were finally looked at. The Borcherts, and the Fargo Theater were in competition with 2 other drafts in the Fargo-Moorhead area; the Alliance for Arts and Humanities/NDSU and a private citizen. As time passed an agreement was made to share the license between the nonprofit and the Alliance/NDSU.
After six years, the license was finally given and KNDS 105.9 FM was on the air. NDSU and Radio Free Fargo, though seperate entities have integrated programming, providing a unique mix of college, and a broader community radio. Radio Free Fargo is unique because the sound is solely volunteer. Volunteers who labor mightily to provide the community's voice. Unlike any other radio station in Fargo their are over 25 individuals donating not only time and money, but their talent to provide musical, and educational programming, exposing the music culture, diverse voices and viewpoints on cultural, political, and religious issues in our community.
Radio Free Fargo's Diverse Programming includes the only Native Radio Show called Wiconi Waste (Weechonee Washtay), meaning the good life which gives the local Native community a platform to discuss local issues, as well as expose the community to Native contributions in music, politics, and world affairs, several other shows including: The Next Step, which provides spiritual discussion, Music Stew which combines music and the love of cooking and recipes, High plains Radio, which discusses the local music scene and local issues, and the United Nations Musical Comedy Hour. Radio Free Fargo intentionally sets time aside for public service announcements, along with several more great shows, and hours of musical programming showcasing many talented citizens of our community.
It started out as a vision of two individuals, but has grown into a group of people under the station now known as Radio Free Fargo. These individuals have shown their dedication and willingness to improve human relations, and community in the F-M area by seeking out partners who are often isolated, without previous radio experience, and provided training to bring the community's voice to a local audience.
Through Radio Free Fargo there is a commitment to Human Relations, broadcasting educational and socially informative programming. Radio Free Fargo is unique because it is 100 % listener funded, and community run. Radio Free Fargo is just the vehicle to provide structure, and the outlet for the voice of Fargo Moorhead.
The Borcherts and Volunteers of Radio Free Fargo have proven strong leadership from waiting six years, to seeking out a diverse group of partners to provide our community with something that is totally theirs. A voice.
I hope that you will consider Radio Free Fargo for the Fargo Human Relations Award. They are an exciting new group that will become a true asset in our community. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Prairie Rose
Nominator: Prairie Rose
It is my pleasure to nominate such a new and innovative group for the Fargo Human Relations Award. Their journey started six years ago, and has now blossomed into a vision of progressive community radio station committed to providing a voice to those who often go unheard, or are marginalized. Radio Free Fargo has a mission to engage the listeners in the local community's unique voice while promoting the distribution of public information, as well as providing an outlet for local music exposing a broader knowledge of music culture and ideas.
In 1998 a window of opportunity opened up for a low power (LP) FM frequence license from the FCC. At that time Mark Borchert an engineer for Go radio, and his nephew Casey Borchert a dj, and composer, felt it was time to put their skills and creative energy to work in hopes to offer the community something different: A platform of expression unlike any other on local radio.
Needing a nonprofit status to make a proposal, they approached Margie Bailey and Fargo Theater Management who were ecstatic to be a part of the project. Thrilled to ride the Fargo Theaters coat tails, the Borcherts applied for the license. However, with a new administration heading into the Whitehouse, and the aftermath of 9/11 the FCC put on hold giving out any radio licenses. Colin Powell personally pushed the license process through the proper channels and all proposals were finally looked at. The Borcherts, and the Fargo Theater were in competition with 2 other drafts in the Fargo-Moorhead area; the Alliance for Arts and Humanities/NDSU and a private citizen. As time passed an agreement was made to share the license between the nonprofit and the Alliance/NDSU.
After six years, the license was finally given and KNDS 105.9 FM was on the air. NDSU and Radio Free Fargo, though seperate entities have integrated programming, providing a unique mix of college, and a broader community radio. Radio Free Fargo is unique because the sound is solely volunteer. Volunteers who labor mightily to provide the community's voice. Unlike any other radio station in Fargo their are over 25 individuals donating not only time and money, but their talent to provide musical, and educational programming, exposing the music culture, diverse voices and viewpoints on cultural, political, and religious issues in our community.
Radio Free Fargo's Diverse Programming includes the only Native Radio Show called Wiconi Waste (Weechonee Washtay), meaning the good life which gives the local Native community a platform to discuss local issues, as well as expose the community to Native contributions in music, politics, and world affairs, several other shows including: The Next Step, which provides spiritual discussion, Music Stew which combines music and the love of cooking and recipes, High plains Radio, which discusses the local music scene and local issues, and the United Nations Musical Comedy Hour. Radio Free Fargo intentionally sets time aside for public service announcements, along with several more great shows, and hours of musical programming showcasing many talented citizens of our community.
It started out as a vision of two individuals, but has grown into a group of people under the station now known as Radio Free Fargo. These individuals have shown their dedication and willingness to improve human relations, and community in the F-M area by seeking out partners who are often isolated, without previous radio experience, and provided training to bring the community's voice to a local audience.
Through Radio Free Fargo there is a commitment to Human Relations, broadcasting educational and socially informative programming. Radio Free Fargo is unique because it is 100 % listener funded, and community run. Radio Free Fargo is just the vehicle to provide structure, and the outlet for the voice of Fargo Moorhead.
The Borcherts and Volunteers of Radio Free Fargo have proven strong leadership from waiting six years, to seeking out a diverse group of partners to provide our community with something that is totally theirs. A voice.
I hope that you will consider Radio Free Fargo for the Fargo Human Relations Award. They are an exciting new group that will become a true asset in our community. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Prairie Rose
Rift Magazine Article on Dave Wesley
"Here's the online version of the Rift Magazine article on yours truly. Pretty cool because of its accuracy and lack of bullshit." ~ dMw
http://www.riftmagazine.com/currentissue/feature.cfm?recordID=91
http://www.riftmagazine.com/currentissue/feature.cfm?recordID=91
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
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