Howdy, all!
THANK YOU to everyone who has attended Spinitron training so far! This free online software is going to make my job so much easier, and I am grateful for all of you who are willing to make this change. It is my hope that, as my time becomes freed up to do other things besides reporting, you DJs will be rewarded with a top-notch CD library that will, over time, become better organized and more DJ-friendly than it has ever been before, so thank you for your efforts toward this goal.
Just a really quick reminder for new Spinitron users: when you play a track off of a new CD, make sure to put the five-digit library number in the "Song Note" field. This really speeds up the reporting process for me, and ensures that anyone who might need to sub for me knows which songs are from new release CDs.
Not sure what the heck I'm talking about? Drop me a line any time: music@krza.org, 719-589-8844, or 1-800-290-0887.
For folks who haven't been able to attend a training yet, never fear. There are more trainings being scheduled even as we speak, so "stay tuned"!
Okay, now on to the fun stuff:
It was kind of a disappointing crop of new releases this week, but I culled a couple of gems for you:
Singer-songwriter fans: Lovers of Norah Jones will really like Shira Gavrielov. Yeah, I know, the picture on the back where she has her panties down and looks like she's taking a dump on a tiled floor is a bit off-putting, but she really knows how to sing. Also, check out the Shook Twins: lush female vocals over bluegrass-flavored acoustic instrumentals. Mmmmmm yummy!
Latin lovers: Fleur de Cana is a Colorado-born artist. The vocals are a little weak, but she's local, and the band plays rock-solid salsa, so I feel good about adding "Azucar!" to our library.
Until next time...play well!
Catie
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Notes from the Music Director 1-23-12
Hi, all ~
***SPINITRON UPDATE***
I bring you the following message from Mike Clifford, who is coordinating our changeover to Spinitron:
***SPINITRON UPDATE***
I bring you the following message from Mike Clifford, who is coordinating our changeover to Spinitron:
Please join us for required training on the new Spinitron online playlist system.We'll provide lunch or dinner while we learn about this easy new way to keep track of the music we play on air. Sessions will take place in the KRZA offices and should last no longer than an hour. Please call the station (719-589-8844 or 1-800-290-0887) if you will not be able to make one of the sessions. You need only attend one session.More on new releases next time. Thanks, all, and have a great week!
Sessions are:
Wed., 1/25 - 6pm
Fri., 1/27 - 12pm
Sat. 1/28 - 1pm
Thanks!
Mike Clifford
Monday, January 16, 2012
Notes from the Music Director 1-16-12
Howdy, all!
You might have noticed that there is a new yellow form in the log. On one side of this form is a sheet summarizing the underwriting that needs to be read during the live shows. You may use this as a checklist if you like. Eventually, the log needs to legally document what goes out over the air, not act as a prompt for us DJs, and we're evolving toward that.
On the other side of the form is a summary of the daily shows. The hope is that you--o, accommodating, wonderful people that you are--will take the time to promo the shows coming up after yours, or the next days' shows if yours is a nighttime show. It's a nice way for us all to support each other and KRZA, don't you think?
Now, on to the new music:
World Music folks: "Novalimba" is a band out of Lima, Peru, and this disc makes a really nice addition to our library. Enjoy!
Acoustic DJs: We are excited to add Ani Difranco's latest album, "Which Side Are You On?" to our library! Also, Kathleen Edwards' "Voyageur" features backup vocals by none other than Norah Jones. Also, The Pines is a really top-notch folk-rock ensemble...and I'm hard to please. Check 'em out!
Sing It Sister hosts: Wow, what a haul this week for your show! In addition to the two wonderful women artists mentioned above, we have not just one, but TWO new female jazz instrumentalists to highlight: Janice Finlay, who makes that alto sax stand up and talk; and a rare bird indeed, female jazz BASSIST, Marlene Rosenberg. Add to these four artists amazing gospel singer and pianist Lori Kester--from La Jara, no less!--and that's practically your whole show!
All right, enough enthusing for this week. Until next time...
You might have noticed that there is a new yellow form in the log. On one side of this form is a sheet summarizing the underwriting that needs to be read during the live shows. You may use this as a checklist if you like. Eventually, the log needs to legally document what goes out over the air, not act as a prompt for us DJs, and we're evolving toward that.
On the other side of the form is a summary of the daily shows. The hope is that you--o, accommodating, wonderful people that you are--will take the time to promo the shows coming up after yours, or the next days' shows if yours is a nighttime show. It's a nice way for us all to support each other and KRZA, don't you think?
Now, on to the new music:
World Music folks: "Novalimba" is a band out of Lima, Peru, and this disc makes a really nice addition to our library. Enjoy!
Acoustic DJs: We are excited to add Ani Difranco's latest album, "Which Side Are You On?" to our library! Also, Kathleen Edwards' "Voyageur" features backup vocals by none other than Norah Jones. Also, The Pines is a really top-notch folk-rock ensemble...and I'm hard to please. Check 'em out!
Sing It Sister hosts: Wow, what a haul this week for your show! In addition to the two wonderful women artists mentioned above, we have not just one, but TWO new female jazz instrumentalists to highlight: Janice Finlay, who makes that alto sax stand up and talk; and a rare bird indeed, female jazz BASSIST, Marlene Rosenberg. Add to these four artists amazing gospel singer and pianist Lori Kester--from La Jara, no less!--and that's practically your whole show!
All right, enough enthusing for this week. Until next time...
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Notes from the Music Director 1-9-11
Happy New Year, everybody!
You may have noticed that there are a few changes in the studio.
1. First, there are a couple of floor lamps to help out with nighttime lighting--yaaaay! I'm the previous owner of the lamp that looks like a space alien with lots of antennae. If it doesn't seem to be working, first, make sure that it's plugged in, and then mess with the switch. The switch used to have a little knob on it to make it easier to turn. The stub that is left is really stiff and a little fussy, but it works.
2. Second, you'll notice that there is a laptop where one of the turntables used to be. This is the next step toward getting everyone switched over to Spinitron for entering your playlists. We beg you, PLEASE DO NOT TURN OFF OR ALTER THIS COMPUTER IN ANY WAY. If the computer acts up, fill out a paper playlist and either leave a note at the bottom of the stairs or call the on-call phone number to alert the staff: 719-588-4561.
Thanks for bearing with us while we make these changes.
Now, on to the music:
Bluegrass/Acoustic and Eclectic DJs: Yo-Yo Ma.--that's right, "Yo-Yo Ma", classical cellist extraordinaire and "bluegrass" are being used in the same sentence--has just released a CD of an amazing session he recorded with Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile called "The Goat Rodeo Sessions". If you're a little tired of the usual bluegrass sound and want to shake things up a bit, check out the "Eclectic" section on the top of the New Release shelves. You would be hard pressed to find four more accomplished musicians in one sitting.
Latin and Jazz DJs: If your mood is chill, check out Paul Meyers' "Music for Solo Guitar". They're all original tunes, but based on Latin dance forms, and it's very nice listening for a late-night show.
World Music: Lovers of the Looping Jaw Harp Orchestra will get a kick out of TriBeCaStan, a melting pot of at least a dozen different countries' musical styles. The bari sax totally kicks butt. Just watch out for Track 4; the vocals stink.
Native American Music DJs: My gosh, we actually have a new Native American CD called "Ancient Winds" by Wind Spirit Drum. Check it out!
Until next time!
You may have noticed that there are a few changes in the studio.
1. First, there are a couple of floor lamps to help out with nighttime lighting--yaaaay! I'm the previous owner of the lamp that looks like a space alien with lots of antennae. If it doesn't seem to be working, first, make sure that it's plugged in, and then mess with the switch. The switch used to have a little knob on it to make it easier to turn. The stub that is left is really stiff and a little fussy, but it works.
2. Second, you'll notice that there is a laptop where one of the turntables used to be. This is the next step toward getting everyone switched over to Spinitron for entering your playlists. We beg you, PLEASE DO NOT TURN OFF OR ALTER THIS COMPUTER IN ANY WAY. If the computer acts up, fill out a paper playlist and either leave a note at the bottom of the stairs or call the on-call phone number to alert the staff: 719-588-4561.
Thanks for bearing with us while we make these changes.
Now, on to the music:
Bluegrass/Acoustic and Eclectic DJs: Yo-Yo Ma.--that's right, "Yo-Yo Ma", classical cellist extraordinaire and "bluegrass" are being used in the same sentence--has just released a CD of an amazing session he recorded with Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile called "The Goat Rodeo Sessions". If you're a little tired of the usual bluegrass sound and want to shake things up a bit, check out the "Eclectic" section on the top of the New Release shelves. You would be hard pressed to find four more accomplished musicians in one sitting.
Latin and Jazz DJs: If your mood is chill, check out Paul Meyers' "Music for Solo Guitar". They're all original tunes, but based on Latin dance forms, and it's very nice listening for a late-night show.
World Music: Lovers of the Looping Jaw Harp Orchestra will get a kick out of TriBeCaStan, a melting pot of at least a dozen different countries' musical styles. The bari sax totally kicks butt. Just watch out for Track 4; the vocals stink.
Native American Music DJs: My gosh, we actually have a new Native American CD called "Ancient Winds" by Wind Spirit Drum. Check it out!
Until next time!
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