In support of the Larimer Humane Society, this one-of-a-kind gathering will feature the banjo belting sounds of the Emmitt-Nershi Band, Bluegrass Delta Force, Constitution, Liz Barnez & Cary Morin Duo, and Turn 4.

Stop by our tent and catch up with our crew of music-loving volunteers! We’d love to hook you up with KRFC gear, get your membership up to date, and talk about everything KRFC has going on this Fall.

Tasty treats and luscious libations will be available for both you and your pup; Odell’s Brewing Company will even be donating a portion of their profits to the Larimer Humane Society so be sure to drink up for the cause!

Don’t miss Umami Eats (ooh.mah.mi), Shields Family Cotton Candy, and others who will be featuring provisions for all taste buds.

For only $10 a ticket ($15 the day of the event, children under 10 and dogs are free), four-legged friends and their bipedal comrades can join in all the fun. Grab a leash and come out for a day of education, awareness, and entertainment for the whole community.

In addition to our Executive Director’s favorable State-of-the-Station address, members attending KRFC’s 2011 Annual Meeting met and affirmed four new directors to sit on our board beginning January 2012.

Allow us to introduce you to the new volunteers working at the board level to create great radio that is local, non-commercial, and volunteer powered.

KATE HAWTHORNE 
Kate Hawthorne has spent her career in and around the noble profession of journalism. A resident of Fort Collins since 2001, she is currently employed as staff writer at the North Forty News in beautiful downtown LaPorte. She spent the last six years with the Northern Colorado Business Report, the final two and a half as editor. Kate has volunteered with the station off and on since it went on the air, writing for Rabbit Hole Radio in the early days, and answering phones. She hopes to bring her in-depth knowledge of the local business community and communications skills to the KRFC board.  Kate is married to Bill Jeracki, partner in Orthotic Prosthetic Solutions Inc. in Fort Collins.

LIZ BARNEZ
Liz started her professional career as singer in her hometown of New Orleans at the age of 17 and soon after started writing and recording original music.  Liz moved to Fort Collins in December of 1987 and found an enthusiastic audience in the region.  Liz has released three CDs of her original music and is included on several other artists’ CDs as a guest performer.  Over the course of her career, Liz has toured extensively in the US and has been the opening act for many of her musical heroes.  Liz lived in Nashville for two years and immersed herself in the songwriting scene while there.   She returned to Fort Collins in 2008 and is semi-retired from touring.  Liz’s love of live musical performances led her to create Mudhead Music, which serves as a record label, booking agency and promotes concerts and events in Colorado, including all events for Grant Farm in 2010.  In 2011, Liz was on the staff of Bohemian Nights at New West Fest focusing on Artist Relations and Hospitality.  Liz is in the process of recording her 4^th CD and has plans for a 2012 release.   She loves to write, record, and perform and will continue to do so until she is no longer physically able.

JESSE M. McCONNELL
Jesse McConnell is an Audit Manager with the firm of Sample and Bailey, CPA’s.  He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – emphasis in Accounting from Washburn University.  Prior to relocating to Fort Collins, Jesse spent twelve years in public accounting and two years as a CFO of a regional retailer.  He has experience with a variety of client industries including not-for-profit, retail, financial institutions and construction.  He is the former Chairman of the Finance Committee for Habitat for Humanity in Las Vegas.

SHANE O’REILLY
Shane began promoting concerts while at the University of Iowa and has over 10 years of experience in the music business. He has promoted a wide range of events from large rock performances to family shows. After years of promoting events in Peoria, Illinois, he relocated to Fort Collins in 2008, where he currently serves as the Manager of Music Events for Bohemian Nights. He is passionate about live music and has attended hundreds of live shows both as a fan and as an event producer.

KRFC is proud to be community-powered and honored to sponsor the 2011 Heart of the Farm Festival – feeding happy hearts.

Saturday, November 13, 2010 · 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Avogadro’s Number  605 S. Mason St. Fort Collins CO

Happy Heart Farm feeds low-income families in Fort Collins with fresh produce each season. The festival seeks to raise enough funds to feed 40 families next year for the Feeding the Families program, through the Front Range Permaculture Institute and Happy Heart Farm CSA, and to complete the green house project for the farm.

Tapas by Tasty Harmony

90 Schilling and Levity by Odell’s Brewery

Apple Cider by Ela Farms

Face Painting, Activities and Family Photo Opportunities

Musical Line Up:

Bill DeMarco

Katheryn Mostow

Michael Kirkpatrick

Hand Picked Band

Liz Barnez

The Honey Gitters

Special Guest Presenter:

12 year old Koa Halpern founder of the Fast Food Free Campaign

Tickets $10 — Free parking — No shuttle

Sep 30, 2011 at 8:00 PM / Doors at 7:00
SpokesBUZZ Lounge at Mishawaka Dance Hall, Bellvue,CO

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Liz Barnez Band photo by Andrew Schneider

Liz Barnez is a KRFC Live@Lunch favorite and we loved having her back in the green studio! Joining her are bassist Marty Rein, guitarist/vocalist Cary Morin (Atoll, Pura Fe) and percussionist Steve Amedee (Subdudes).

“Music runs deep in the tradition of New Orleans. That’s why it’s no surprise that singer/songwriter Liz Barnez  has music coursing through her veins. She was, in her childhood and continues to be, inspired by the rich street sounds of the French Quarter; including jazz, blues, folk, gospel, R&B, Dixieland, funk and parade music. As the youngest of six kids, Liz  was strongly influenced by the variety of music that was played around the house; including Big Band and Swing Music, Show Tunes… , Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Barbra Streisand, Hank Williams, Carol King, Aretha Franklin, Judy Garland, Led Zepplin, Heart, and Liz’s musical hero Joni Mitchell. Liz  has embraced her musically diverse upbringing and the artistically diverse heritage of her birthplace and transformed it into her own eclectic style of music. It was while attending the University of New Orleans and singing in one of the various cover bands Barnez performed in that she met drummer Steve Amedee. Amedee was also a member of the newly – formed band, the Subdudes, who became Barnez’s first introduction to the local original music scene. The group encouraged Barnez  to continue to write songs and to pursue an original music career. When the Subdudes moved to Colorado  – finding a very supportive music scene in which to develop their sound – Barnez followed shortly afterward.”

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KRFC is a proud sponsor of the Colorado bands, 3 Twins, Liz Barnez and Cary Morin Acoustic set at the Mishawaka Amphitheatre on Sunday, August 28^th at 3pm.  Enjoy a Sunday afternoon full of great music by local Colorado bands and the Poudre Canyon.   The 3 Twins are members of the Subdudes; John Magnie, Steve Amedee, Tim Cook and friends will be joining.  Liz Barnez a local singer/ songwriter will bring her sound, songs and diverse musical upbringing to the stage along with Cary Morin.  Cary Morin, also in the Atolls, music has been described as “ Native Americana.” Originally from Montana, Morin has traveled all over the world sharing his talents and passions.

Tickets are more information is available at themishawaka.com or you can call 970-568-5420.

Cary Morin on You Tube 

August 12th – 14th - SpokesBUZZ Social Scene at the Old Goodwill Building in Fort Collins

August 12th – 14th - Bohemian Nights at New West Fest in downtown Fort Collins

August 12th – 13th – Dark Star Orchestra at the Mishawaka Amphitheater

August 14th – Robert Earl Keen at the Mishawaka Amphitheater

KRFC will audio broadcast Bohemian Nights at New West Fest 2011!

KRFC is proud to announce that we will be featuring an audio broadcast of Bohemian Nights at New West Fest from the Mountain Stage all weekend! You can tune in starting Friday, August 12^th at 5:40pm, Saturday at noon, and Sunday at 11:40am to be able to listen to some of the GREAT Colorado bands that are playing Bohemian Nights! Patti Fiasco, White Water Ramble, Cracker, Nathaniel Rateliff and Fairchildren, Lindsey O’Brien Band and so many more!

You can stream online all weekend long!

A band line-up and schedule can be found here.

KRFC Schedule Changes to take effect on August 8th

Starting August 8th, KRFC will change our programming schedule in order to better connect our programming and provide the best listener experience through a natural flow of music and talk throughout the day.

CLICK HERE to see the new schedule

Over the next few months please let us know what you think of our programming changes. Tell us what you like. Tell us what you don’t like. By telling us what you want your community radio station be you take an active part of the dialog that is vital for a vibrant and connected community radio station. Your input is the crucial component needed to guide the future sound of KRFC, and the help us to truly become the voice of our community and the soundtrack for Northern Colorado.

We will do our best to not only respond personally to your feedback, but to also broadcast your comments on the air in order to generate discussion about our programming and the role of the community listener in community radio.

Please send you comments and feedback to comments@krfcfm.org or call 970.221.5075 and to speak or leave a message for Executive Director, Brian Hughes.

If you have any questions about the programming changes or want to know more about the thought processes and reasoning behind the decisions that were made, please feel free to e-mail or call Brian (ed@krfcfm.org) and he will be happy to share any and all information about the journey to the current KRFC schedule.

Thank you for your continued support for community radio in Northern Colorado.We look forward to hearing from you.

KRFC’s Annual Record Fair was a great success!

THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the event a great success! Your hard work, donations and support mean so much to KRFC – thank you!

KRFC Call for Volunteers…PLEASE!

KRFC needs your help in filling volunteer spots for Bohemian Nights at New West Fest! Volunteers will represent KRFC at the event and will be positioned at entry/exit points for designated alcohol areas OR at ID check stations at the event.  All volunteers must we 18 or older and able to do a 4 hour shift. For more information contact our volunteer coordinator, Andrea Bradstreet at 970-221-5075 or at andrea@krfcfm.org