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Thursday, November 19, 2009
KGSR moving to 93.3; 107.1 becoming Spanish language station
Starting this Friday at 5 p.m., KGSR will be broadcast on the frequency that used to be home for Hot 93. Then, Nov. 30, the current 107.1 FM spot on the dial will air regional Mexican music.
Station manager Scott Gillmore said the move from the current 49,000- watt station to 100,000 watts will make KGSR available to about 100,000 more prospective listeners, especially in Williamson County, where the current signal has been weak.
From the news release:
Emmis Austin Radio announces that effective Friday, November 20th at 5pm, award-winning, adult alternative station 107.1 KGSR, will begin simulcasting on 93.3 FM. KGSR will be heard on both frequencies on the radio dial for ten days. Then, KGSR will be broadcast exclusively on the 93.3 frequency effective Monday, November 30th. At that time Emmis Austin Radio will launch a new Spanish-language, Regional Mexican format on 107.1 FM.
The 93.3 signal is licensed to the city of Cedar Park and boasts one of the largest total coverage areas in all of Texas. KGSR’s unique blend of Texas, roots, and adult alternative music will now be available to potential listeners in areas of Central Texas that its previous signal did not reach.
The 107.1 frequency is licensed to the city of Bastrop and has superior signal coverage in Austin’s highest density Hispanic areas including those with those with the largest Spanish-speaking populations in Central Texas.
This new format, and signal transition will optimally allow the respective stations the ability to best reach the communities they serve.
The new station, whose name and line-up will be announced at 5pm on Monday, November 30th, will include personalities already familiar to Austin’s Spanish-speaking community, as well as dynamic, new talents. Advertisers will be able to reach the active Hispanic market of Central Texas beginning Wednesday, December 2nd via 107.1 FM.
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Bill Narum 1947- 2009
Various friends, including Theresa Jenkins of the local Grammy chapter, have confirmed that visual artist Bill Narum, who worked closely with ZZ Top and other bands, died Wednesday at his home studio east of Austin. He was 62. A heart attack is suspected.
“What a beautiful man,” said booking agent David Cotton. “We are all so lucky he was here. This is going to leave a hole that will be impossible to fill.”
Narum produced cover art for such albums as “Tres Hombres” and “Fandango” for ZZ Top, and worked as art director on albums by Doug Sahm, Nanci Griffith, Stevie Ray Vaughan and many more. Originally from Houston, Narum was part of the infamous Sheauxnough Studio gang that produced posters for the Armadillo World Headquarters and other venues in the ’70s and ’80s.
Check out [some of Narum’s artwork}(http://www.myspace.com/billnarum) on his Myspace page.
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Weekend picks: Lo-fi jangle pop, angst-ridden alt rock and beloved scenesters
FRIDAY
Daniel Johnston at St. David’s Episcopal Church. Living legend and king of lo-fi jangle pop Daniel Johnston has lived a life that’s biblical in its triumphs and tragedies, making the intimate pews of St. David’s an ideal choice of venue for the singer-songwriter. Expect classic Johnston ditty ‘Devil Town,’ should he sing it, to take on a whole new atmosphere. — 6 p.m. $20-$35. 304 E. Seventh St. transmission.frontgatetickets.com.
Also recommended:
- Guy Clark at the Cactus Cafe
- Bosque Brown at the Ghost Room
- Blue October and Girl in a Coma at Stubb’s
- Tia Carrera at Red 7
- Julian and Stephen Marley at Aces Lounge
SATURDAY
Fabrication 7 with ‘Til We’re Blue or Destroy and the Laughing at the Mohawk. Team Fabrication, known individually as Erin Mikulenka and Jen Rea, are two of Austin’s most beloved staple scenesters. Tireless DJs and skilled stitchers, their annual get-together celebrates fashion, jewelry, general stylishness and — best of all — some of Austin’s finest music. This year, sip free vodka alongside electro-pop champions Til We’re Blue or Destroy and dance new wave outfit the Laughing. With the Happen-Ins and Karaoke Underground. 9 p.m. 912 Red River St. mohawkaustin.com.
Also recommended:
- the Mother Truckers at Antone’s
- Harlem at Emo’s
- Car Stereo (Wars) at the Beauty Bar
- Blue October and Girl in a Coma at Stubb’s
- Train at La Zona Rosa
- Leatherbag at the Ghost Room
SUNDAY
AFI at Stubb’s.Hey, remember 2006? If so, you might recall the inescapability of ‘Miss Murder,’ a cut off AFI’s gold-certified ‘Decemberunderground.’ A three-minute blast of angst-ridden alternative rock, it showcased the California band at its best, and we can only hope they’ll trend toward such older material Sunday night — and not tracks off this year’s leaden ‘Crash Love.’ With Gallows. 6:30 p.m. $26. 801 Red River St. stubbsaustin.com.
Also recommended:
- Local H at Emo’s
- Heybale at the Continental Club
