So as most of you have probably noticed, KUCR pitched in with ASPB last quarter on putting on a few great shows at The Barn. Seriously though, is anyone really familiar with The Barn? You’ve probably eaten there and who knows, you may never have gone back. Listen though, we are giving you a reason to come back. I know you probably know where this is going, but NO! I will not give you a long and boring, or dreadfully boring, history lesson;

So here’s a short one:

In 1964 a “pirate” radio station operates out of the Aberdeen-Inverness residence halls and calls itself KRUD. In 1966, it becomes an officially licensed campus radio station, which you have learned to love, called KUCR. :)

So far so good…

On February 25th, 1964 Bob Dylan plays at The Barn. Whoa!

Really, who knew?

Currently, we have Bob Dylan albums here at the station! It’s very nostalgic, I know.

There! KUCR goes waaay back! The Barn goes waaay back! And though we can’t quite spill the beans just yet, be ready for some announcements on some amazing shows coming your way very soon. As amazing as KUCR is, we can’t do it all ourselves (thanks to Housing and the Barn staff), but you know that if we are behind it, it’s gonna be fun.

So tune in and stay tuned because good things are to come!

This Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 dj Tina Bold welcomes Mike Watt on The Vinyl Hours!

This can be heard at KUCR 88.3fm, and on the web at www.kucr.org (via live-stream)

Tune in from 7pm -9pm (pst)

More info: www.vinylhoursradio.com

Did you know that every Thursday from noon to 1 pm, you can count on hearing at least 1 hour of brilliant music, for free?

That’s right. Each and every Thursday (okay, not Thanksgiving, but you get the idea), one or more of your favorite KUCR DJs will be dropping the hot tracks right in front of the Belltower. That’s like ten bajillion watts of punk, techno, indie, hip-hop, psychobilly, and Scotty knows what else for the price of, uh, zero.

So next Thursday, be on the lookout and listenout for our beautiful new tent and our beautiful new sounds. We’ll even be posting upcoming DJ spots on the site, so you’ll know what you’re in for as you trek towards the Commons in search of new aural satisfaction.

KUCR was started in 1965 and officially began broadcasting from UCR in 1966. Since then, it has been a vital, active and creative college broadcaster in the student/campus model seen in the University of California and other great academic institutions throughout the United States. KUCR has been built by the effort and contributions of thousands of students, faculty, and staff from the time of its inception. KUCR’s mission is to offer an alternative to what is available in the commercial broadcast marketplace.

KUCR’s format is diversity. That’s why on KUCR you hear cutting-edge indie rock, real (not “easy”) jazz, real (not “easy”) classical by the world’s great orchestras and performers, progressive hip-hop, and much more, presented in artful and experimental mixes combining the rich history of recorded music into new fusions of sound and energy.

Our public affairs and news program offer no less diversity, ranging from world events and news, to special interest, to discussions featuring a broad range of the world’s authorities on the vital experts of our times.

A university with a student/campus radio station is a rare and special feature, and KUCR is the most honored, most award-winning radio station in the UC system. Check it out – we think you’ll find something to inspire you, to expand your knowledge, your horizons. KUCR believes that diversity, knowledge, and information is good for you.

Interested in finding out more, or even joining us? Drop us a line.

Mailing Address
KUCR Radio
University of California
Riverside, CA
92521

Telephone
Request Line & Ticket Giveaways: (951) 827-5827 or (951) UCR-KUCR
General Information: (951) 827-3737
DJ AIM account: hello kucr

Music Department
General Music Director: Kucrmusic@gmail.com
Music Department Phone: (951) 827-3838

Send music to be reviewed for possible air-play to the address listed
above with attention to: Music Department. A street address is not needed.
Please allow 1-2 weeks for us to listen to your music. For tracking,
send an email to kucrmusic [at] kucr dot org to receive a list of recent adds.
You can also request to be added to an email list that receives
charts of top airplay of new releases reported to CMJ every week.

PSAs
Public Service Announcement Directors:
kucrpsa@gmail.com
FAX: (951) 827-3240

We accept and air UCR campus and government services & events PSAs.
We also review submissions from non-profit / non-religious groups promoting
services & events that are free and benefit or inform the local community.
Send public service announcements to the address listed above
with attention to: PSA Department. A street address is not needed.
PSA audio files in .mp3 format can be sent by email to the PSA Director.
PSA scripts can be emailed or faxed.