The Elders return to KVMR's Celtic Festival. KVMRx DJs win big! Meet a new broadcaster! Women's Collective LIVE Singer/ Songwriter Series Sept 21! Is your pet a real dog? Who are these people- broadcasters in the wild!

KVMR's Celtic Festival Returns After 3 Year Hiatus! And THE ELDERS Return to the Mainstage!

Featuring 5 musical stages and 6 demonstration stages, KVMR’s 25th Celtic Festival is back—bringing international performers to Nevada County and showcasing regional talent, including musicians, dancers, and performing artists of every kind.

We are happy to welcome The Elders back to the KVMR Celtic Festival mainstage! Some of you may remember they’ve come through on two farewell tours over the years, and we’re glad they were just kidding. They're festival favorites for good reason. KVMR music show host, Laurie DesJardins, says of The Elders, “They’re fun, upbeat, get ready to dance! And they really love KVMR too..." There’s something for everyone at the KVMR Celtic Festival, whether it’s music, shopping, costumes, history, games, food… It’s fun for the whole family, and it’s coming right up. Get Your Tickets NOW!

And—BONUS!—Get a taste of the music with these handy-dandy playlists of Celtic Festival featured performers on multiple streaming platforms:

KVMR Celtic Festival 2023 Spotify Playlist Link

KVMR Celtic Festival 2023 Tidal Playlist Link

KVMR Celtic Festival 2023 Apple Music Playlist Link

KVMR Celtic Festival 2023 Pandora Playlist Link

The Celtic Festival schedule has dropped, scroll to the bottom of this email to see it.

Two veteran KVMRx’ers, Jared Witkofsky—aka Dr Bad Weird (Creature Feature)—and KVMRx Program Director and longtime DJ, Jai Hanes—aka BBoy Supreme (Nobodi Famous)—have been awarded grants from Upstate California Creative Corps. These two have been shaking up the airwaves on X for over five years, and it’s no surprise that folks who give back to the community through the magic of radio give back in all the ways that make our community great. KVMR's been Nevada County’s secret ingredient for community building for 45 years, and it’s all part of the plan for KVMRx to attract our region’s next generation of leaders. We are so proud! Jared & Jai’s projects reflect their focus on inclusion and belonging. Check out their grant-winning projects.

With support from the Upstate California Creative Corps, Jared Witkofsky is creating a comic book telling the true story of his experience living with neuropathy and navigating life and the medical system with a disability. The 40-page, fully colored comic will provide information to connect people with vital services. You may have seen Jared’s art on some KVMR & KVMRx materials—a postcard with prairie dog deejays, a kvmrx sticker featuring architeuthis dux, and most recently KVMR’s 2023 pet calendar cover (featuring his dog, Rosy). Hear Dr Bad Weird’s Creature Feature Tuesday nights, 8-10 PM, worldwide at kvmrx.org or hyper local Grass Valley/Nevada City 105.7 FM.

Jai Hanes has been working with at-risk youth as an advocate and counselor for over 20 years—and used his experience to create the curriculum for the P.E.A.C.E (Positive Elevation Arts Culture Education) Class based on the needs of young people of color navigating the whitest county in California—Nevada County. The class is open to BIPOC students 12-18 and their allies to learn skills to cope with microaggressions and hate speech, and become ambassadors for anti-racism. The first class is Saturday, Sept 16, 1-3PM in KVMR’s Community Room. Jai Currently is a counselor specializing in conflict resolution at the Nevada City School of the Arts, and is Program Director for KVMRx. Jai says, “It’s fresh, and it’s free. I’d love a headcount because we plan to serve refreshments.” Get in touch, peaceclass456@gmail.com. 

KVMRx had its very first-ever membership drive 3 days in August—and 82 listeners donated, bringing in $9,000. For our li'l hyper-local station we're impressed with the show of support. Thanks so much to all the folks who donated, you are Founding Members of something pretty freakin' cool. If you didn’t donate but want to—you still can! DONATE HERE! KVMRx brings more access and diversity to our local media landscape. Creating a new avenue for more community inclusion is all part of our master plan to protect local access to public airwaves for future generations of community leaders, artists and makers, movers and shakers. We're here to keep it weird, keep it real, and keep it real weird in these foothills.

Many thanks to the Wild Eye Pub for hosting this event as a fundraiser for KVMR. These events have been selling out, so get there early!

Wild Eye also hosts California Bluegrass Association Open Mics on 4th Monday nights, 5:30PM.

MystikAl & DJ Redlocks do Quality Control at Celtic Fest Beer Garden c. 2011 & 2012

Redlocks gives beer the 'thumbs up' after intensive product testing at KVMR's Celtic Festival, 2011. He's wearing a Utili-kilt, so he's ready for anything... at least some things.

If you would like to volunteer at KVMR's Celtic Festival register HERE.

MystikAl seems to be taking the lead on this tasting with his oversized mug. Just kidding, these guys are emptying the kegs after the festival is over and doing important work! Also, another look at the sexy utili-kilt in 2012!

Hap Hazard's Mad With Power!

Friday Music Magazine host, Hap Hazard, finally got a tee-shirt that gives him unbridled authority and the first thing he does is slap the cuffs on Celtic DJ and Festival emcee, Annie O'Dea Hestbeck?! This is so out of character-- it's almost like it's not even real! I guess anything can happen at KVMR's Celtic Festival!

Here's Hap again, really putting the screws to KVMR DJ and Live Broadcast host Eric Flaherty, as KVMR child prodigy and erstwhile host of "Jake's All-Request Beatles Half-Hour," Jake Michael, looks on in horror. What is Hap'ening?! Get it, "Hap"ening, because it's Hap Hazard?

If you would like to volunteer for KVMR's Celtic Festival, register HERE. We are especially looking for folks to be on the Green Team, and Safety & Assistance, aka "Securtity." Just don't let it go to your head, like some people!

Queens of KVMR. Left to Right: Meri St Mary, Dawn Fischer, and Jerianne Van Dijk have all been broadcasters and boardmembers, wearing different hats to keep KVMR thriving. Here, they are in front of KVMR's new building when it was new, circa 2015. Thank you badass women, for all you do to make KVMR great every day!

Pet Calendar! Today's the LAST DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS!

Have you submitted your pet photos to petpinups@kvmr.org? You must do it quickly or your gorgeous animal will be totally ignored by the entire county! Check out our Flickr to see KVMR's cutest, scaliest, furriest listeners.

Long Time Listener Joins The Ranks of KVMR Broadcasters

Medium Roast, Alternate Fridays 5-7am

The Dave Guy sez, "I was born and raised in northern California. I’ve been interested in music since I was a teenager, which turned into a bit of an obsession as I grew older. One of my favorite activities is attending live music events. Lately the focus has been on americana, folk and bluegrass, but I’m up for most any type of music. I discovered KVMR sometime in the 80’s, was listening more in the 90’s, and by the 2000’s had become a KVMR convert. Part of my plans for retirement next year include becoming more active as a volunteer at KVMR, the California Bluegrass Association, and……? Stay tuned!"

His first show is tomorrow morning! Listen LIVE. Welcome aboard, Dave Guy!

Photo credit: Selfie of The Dave Guy in front of Niagara Falls wearing a REALLY COOL CAP

*A Rare Medium, Well Done was coined by longtime listener, supporter, staffmember, and boardmember Rick Sharkey. Rick is cycling off the board this year after 6 consecutive years, and a stint in the early 2000s. Rick's favorite show is Kani Ka Pila on Sunday mornings, but he's a tireless advocate for all the shows, even the ones he doesn't enjoy. We appreciate your hard work and dedication, Rick. Thank you!

You made it all the way to the end... You love us! We love you back. Be kind and have fun KVMR Family!