KCCR Student Radio

March 9, 2008

Hello All,

So, if you've tuned into the station over the weekend, you've probably heard one of two things: abroadcast of the softball or baseball game that day, or white noise. An exciting thing is that we have mastered broadcsting these things and recording them for future use, but the problem is that we don't have enough people power to put in station ids, or breaks, or anything of that nature.  If you are interested in running a six hour show like this, where you are in charge of putting the music in and producing your own thing, please e-mail kccrgm@plu.edu with the by-line Sports Engineer.

With that note, we are working to archive all of our DJs shows' so they can come in and do the show, and then have it recorded.  I looked over at our schedule, and noticed that our line-up right now (probably due to the many, many false-starts we've had) is a little weak.  So, with that, e-mail us at kccrgm@plu.edu with the by-line Radio DJ and you could probably wind up with a show where you play whatever the heck you want!  We train, we teach, we love, so come on down.

Music-wise - I have been listening to a Warren Zevon live album called Stand in the Fire I got when I went to Seattle to see the new George Romero Zombie movie - Diary of the Dead.  The album rocks in all of the ways Zevon is known too, even though he was sort of a jerk.  I got his book I'll Sleep when I'm Dead as a gift, and, even though it was fascinating, it made me think one of my musical icons was sort of a hoser.  Whatever happened to the Rock Stars who were nice and loving and joined the PTA?

Sincerely,
Ryan Ceresola
Co-General Manager

February 4, 2008

Hi Everybody out there in KCCR Blogland.  Listening to some Aussie rocking Ben Lee right now, but I wanted to stop in and tell you all what is happening this semester in KCCR:

We are teaming up with the athletic office here at PLU and are in the process of finding commentators for sports like softball and baseball for spring semester.  If anyone out there is interested in becoming a play-by-play commentator or a color commentator (the person who says things like "Whoa that was a good hit", and "Who that wasn't really a good hit"), drop us a line at KCCR@plu.edu. 

We are coordinating with CMJ, a music database that we will tell what type of music we are playing and that will send us similar artists (so to all of you DJs out there, make sure you are writing down the artists you play so CMJ will send us some similar artists to get into the rotation).

Another Comedy show is on the horizon.

Lastly, we are working with PYRAMIX software as a way to record DJs shows and put them into rotation so they can be played a lot and can be recorded for posterity.

Very Professionally,
Ryan Ceresola
Resident Shut-in

January 16, 2008

Happy New Year, y'all!  Spring semester is coming and we're excited to have everyone back.  I'm just writing to let you all know how much we've missed you.  Seriously, Christmas day was like blah because I couldn't get over how much I missed you. No, really... Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that their is a new album out by a favorite band of mine.  Actually, Ryan is the one who's completely obsessed.  So back to the band, they like birds and they're called the Eels.  So check them out on their official website or listen to some of their tunes on myspace.  I recommend the song "I like birds" because it's cool.  Now go have a splendid time!

Later,
Caitlin
Promotions Director

P.S. I'm totally diggin' Feist right now.  I like her older album, Let It Die, better than her newer one, The Reminder, but it all rocks.

November 6, 2007

Greetings KCCR listeners.  Our studio is coming along slowly but surely.  We have been broadcasting various shows for nearly a week now.  People have been able to hear us on Channel 28 or 10 on the PLU campus.  Our goal is have KCCR streaming online by the end of the week so we can reach a much broader audience.  We really appreciate everyone's patience on this project.  When the studio is fully connected, students will be able to produce quality shows for our awesome listeners.  There will a phone connection so we will be able to take live calls which is something we haven't had in several years. It is definitely going to be a killer operation.  In the mean time, stay cool or warm and keep listening to KCCR.

Cordially,
Sean McIlraith aka Seany Mac
Co-Gerneral Manager

October 22, 2007

We are aware of some of the frustrations that have been expressed due to our excruciating broadcast delay.  Believe you me, these frustrations are shared by the staff here at KCCR as well (a lot of the setup is beyond our control).  If anything, we want to be up and running just as much, if not, more than each of you. The good news is that we have a temporary setup and you can listen on channel 28 on campus!  We're very excited about this.  Our next step is to get our DJs trained and comfortable with the new facilities and equipment.  We'll keep you posted. 

Also, come to the comedy show this Saturday @ 8pm.  The tickets are $3 for students/military and $5 for general admission.  Be there or be a box.  For advance tickets email: Anthony.clark-03@mcchord.af.mil

Yours,
Caitlin Stoskopf

October 10, 2007

As Ryan mentioned before we are slowly but surely working towards getting the studio ready for broadcast.  Despite this, the staff is still really excited about the prospects of the coming year.  We've been planning two major events, and we want you to be involved, if not attend.  The first event will be a major comedy show that we are planning to be in the CK.  There will be anywhere from five to seven comedians.  Once we get things more concrete you should keep a look out for advertising and whatnot.  The second event we are planning is a Halloween event that we are planning on hosting with Pleuger.  That, too, is in the planning stages so all of the logistics are still getting worked out.  So keep your eyes open for that as well.  Alright, friends, have a wonderful day.  Now, go do your homework.

Smiles,
Caitlin Stoskopf

October 6, 2007

Alright everyone, I am back on the blogsphere with a little recount of two major music events this past month for me. 
    Firstly, I bought a double disc album by Warren Zevon full of unreleased tracks.  He is one of those artists that  I am terribly sad I won't get to see, because he died of lung cancer.  So don't smoke, kiddies.  His album is great though, and if you like gravelly voiced, rock piano, and if you were a big fan of "Werewolves of London", definitely check out this new release in 2007 or his greatest hits compilation Genius.
     Secondly, I saw my favorite musical band play at the Moore in Seattle earlier this month.  A little band that goes by the name of They Might Be Giants.  It was my third time seeing them, and arguably the best.  They played a LOT of old material I hadn't heard live before including "Mr. Me" which is in my top ten list of songs of theirs.  Two notes, walking up the street from some Thai restaurant, I saw John Linell pass me walking the other way, so I was very close to him for a split second.  Also, Harvey Danger opened up and they were really great.
    As far as KCCR goes, the studio is not all the way set up yet, though we are definitely trying our hardest to put it together (we don't really know how to do the wiring and it is amazing how little CD organizing you can do without shelves).  We will let you guys know as soon as we are up and running.  It is coming together slowly, but definitely looking amazing. 

Make a little birdhouse in your soul,
Ryan Ceresola

September 20, 2007

Howdy Y'all.

I just wanted to remind everybody about the interest meetings happening today at 4 and 8, and I wanted to encourage you to come down and just check out the office whenever you can.  We have painstakingly put up pictures of bands and artists and it really gives the office a cool little "student radio" feel.  Anyway, come down if you can and check out the new digs!

Ryan Ceresola
Asst. Promotions Director

September 17, 2007

Hey everyone! Looks like we're having a couple more DJ interest meetings this week for those of you who missed the last one. We'll be meeting down in the SIL meeting room at 4pm and at 8pm on Thursday, September 20th. Signs will be posted on our office door pointing you in the right direction. Unfortunately, rooms are not yet really numbered on the ground floor of the UC, so it's kind of a pain on the logistics end of things. Hope to see you there! 

Peace & Love,
Caitlin Stoskopf

September 15, 2007

 Welcome to our new website! This is the new blog area that we've added to spice up the site. So check this page out to see what we have to say about new albums, concerts or life in general.

And remember, kids, hugs not drugs.

Caitlin Stoskopf
Promotions Director