The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 2,000 times in 2013. If it were a cable car, it would take about 33 trips to carry that many people.
Jon Erdahl- MSUM Alumni and Former KMSC Dragon DJ
Photo by Natalie Lindberg
Former Dragon DJ Jon Erdahl featured with Dragon DJ’s (left to right) Natalie , Nick and Mike
Moorhead Radio Festival
Photo by Natalie
Ryan Weisse co-hosting Fusion and Folk Friday’s with Dragon DJ Natalie
It may seem as though it wouldn’t be tough to find a song and play it on-air live but being a DJ requires a lot of communication, public relation skills and musical knowledge. At Minnesota State University Moorhead there is a radio station that is set up for students to have first-hand experience being a radio disc jockey. Dragon Radio is made up of MSUM students and they all contribute to the promoting and entertainment for their radio signal, 1500 AM. The usual set-up of a radio station is microphones, computers, record player, cd’s, records and a telephone. When all of the equipment is set up the most essential part of being a DJ is to be personable and open to requests from the listeners.
Dragon DJ Nick Broadway
Photo by Natalie
Bringing a sense of personality is important so that listeners get to know a DJ, which could result in returning fans and more traffic on the station. College radio tends to be more relaxed with less mainstream music and more underground independent artists and bands are played. There are many mainstream radio stations in the Fargo-Moorhead area, like Froggy 99.9 FM and Y-94 on 93.7 FM. The college radio stations in Fargo-Moorhead are KMSC 1500 AM for MSUM and KNDS 96.3 FM for North Dakota State University. With the advancement of Internet, audio and video, radio stations aren’t just accessible on the radio airwaves but by searching for these radios online you will also find a live feed link to listen online. The best way to find out if being a disc jockey is the right job, join a college radio station and explore the many aspects, whether it turns out to be a positive or negative experience.
Dragon DJ Erik and Dragon DJ Mike
David Breitbach is a Radio DJ and Music Director for KNDS Radio on NDSU’s campus. Breitbach says, “While I can attribute a lot of music influences from my mom, dad and brother, I would have to say seventy five percent of the music I listen to now I discovered by being a radio DJ.”
David Breitbach (yellow) with other KNDS DJ’s
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When Breitbach was asked what the hardest part of being a disc jockey is Breitbach responded with, “trying to figure out a show format that I don’t get bored doing over and over is the most difficult part.” As a result of being a DJ, Breitbach has been able to expand his musical knowledge and learn essential skills to being a part of a company or organization where engaging fans and an audience is important. Breitbach goes by the DJ name, Ramblin’ Dave, and can be heard on KNDS 96.3 every Thursday from 7pm to 8pm on his radio show, Americana Alleyway.
Photo Courtesy of KNDS website
Link to Ramblin’ Dave on the KNDS website:
http://www.kndsradio.com/programs/showprofile.php?id=321
IN-STUDIO Sessions with Michael Pink and Jake Ingamar and Band : Preview a week before the Event
At the Moorhead Radio Festival on November 14th, KMSC Dragon Radio and Fusion and Folk put on an all-day festival in the Comstock Memorial Union at MSUM to show students what it is like to be a DJ.
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Fusion and Folk is Fargo Moorhead’s local music blog and was created two years ago by MSUM Senior Natalie Lindberg. Fusion and Folk hosted the event, booked the bands, and did all the media throughout the day. Local bands Little Winter, Jake Ingamar and Band and Michael Pink performed at the Moorhead Radio Festival to showcase how KMSC Dragon Radio prefers to play local music.
Event Poster
Little Winter : Kris and Calli
Photo by Natalie
Michael Pink and Jake Severson from Jake Ingamar and Band
Photo by Natalie
Setting up for the show: Jake Ingamar and Band
Photo by Natalie
Among the crowd in the CMU was Jon Erdahl, President of 3D Media Ventures, and also a MSUM Alumni. Erdahl is now semi- retired and has been a consultant in Radio Broadcasting for 38 years. Erdahl was a student at MSUM 1978 to 1982 and he was a KMSC Dragon DJ with an hour-long program called, “Retrospective.” Erdahl went under the DJ name, “The Lonely DJ.” At the Moorhead Radio Festival Erdahl’s daughter Rebecca played drums for Jake Ingamar and Band. After the festival Erdahl was given a tour of the KMSC Radio Station, and he shared with Dragon DJ’s stories of when he used to be behind the microphone at MSUM.
Jon Erdahl
Photo by Natalie
Full Interview with Jon Erdahl will be up SOON!
The Retrospective show was meant for playing any genre. Erdahl said, “I played Hendrix, this actual album right here, and if we had to go to the bathroom we played Stairway to Heaven.” Erdahl has the original KMSC Dragon Jingles and says he is going to bring them back to MSUM so they can be heard once again. Erdahl says, “I am still out there doing it, talking to kids like you guys, and going to schools giving talks and lectures about how to put together programming.” As with any social network, radio stations also don’t stay alive and current unless there is a fan base and it is publicized through various social outlets and with public relation skills.
Former Dragon DJ Jon Erdahl featured with Dragon DJ’s (left to right) Natalie , Nick and Mike
Being able to speak to a professional in the media business and getting tips on how to succeed is crucial in a very competitive market, such as radio. Radio isn’t always heard by just turning a knob on a dial, but radio’s grown into podcasts, satellite and live feeds on the Internet. Since the 1920’s when radio was developed, the advancements have been unstoppable and will continue to grow as long as there is entertainment and news in the world.
For more information on becoming a radio DJ on Dragon Radio go to Dragonradio.org
On November 14th KMSC brings you the Moorhead Radio Festival! We are celebrating the joy of radio broadcasting all day long, with live radio shows in the CMU Main Lounge at Minnesota State University Moorhead! We will then wrap up the night with Live performances by local folk and indie musicians!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of radio!
Live Radio Shows:
Hip Hop Happy Hour With Reno Walker
Fresh Air With Erik Dale
Fusion and Folk With Natalie
Kris and Calli from the band Little Winter
Photo Taken by Natalie
Jake Ingamar and Band
Photo Taken by : Natalie
Michael Pink
Photo Taken by : Natalie
Photo Courtesy of Facebook : Beatles pumpkins by Cinder Buzick
Fall to Winter
Photo Courtesty of Google
Kris and Calli from the band Little Winter
Photo Taken by Natalie
Photo Courtesy of The Inforum – Carrie Snyder
Photo taken by Natalie
– KMSC Dragon Radio Station on MSUM’s campus
Rosie Sauvageau playing her song, “The Spear” in the KMSC Dragon Radio Station. Photo Taken by Natalie
Ryan Weisse co-hosting Fusion and Folk Friday’s with me!
Me, Ryan Weisse (Co-host) and special guest performer Rosie Sauvageau in the KMSC Dragon Studio at MSUM
“Grin and bear it” after spilling coffee on my phone…. – Natalie
Leaves all around us….
Photo by Natalie Lindberg
Long gone Daddy – Hank Williams III
Happy Pig – Sparklehorse
Worried Man – Andrew Combs
Operator – Jim Croce
Mr. Postman – The Carpenters
The Last DJ – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
The Middle – Jimmy Eat World
Lawyers in Love – Jackson Browne
One Piece at a Time – Johnny Cash
Rhinestone Cowboy – Glen Campbell
A Real Man – Nicola Milan
The Boxer – Simon and Garfunkel
Tell Me a Tale – Michael Kiwanuka
Waitress in the Sky – The Replacements
Cold, Cold, Heart – Lucinda Williams
Birmingham – Shovels and Rope
The Story – Ani DiFranco
Lay Lady Lay – Bob Dylan
Somebody More Like You – Nickel Creek
Rock City – Kings of Leon
Paperback Writer – The Beatles
The Wolves and the Ravens – The Rogue Valley
Fade into You – Mazzy Star
I can see the Pines are Dancing – A.A. Bondy
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New CD’s that came into Dragon Radio : Nicola Milan
KMSC Dragon Radio “TOP 30” – Kings of Leon (Rock City)
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Cody Hassler (middle) crowned Fargo South Homecoming King
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Cody Hassler – Fargo Homecoming King
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October Road – James Taylor
Autumn Changes – Donna Summer
Soulshine – The Allman Brothers
Crazy About You – Whiskeytown
I See No One – The Men
Howlin’ For You – The Black Keys
I’m Losing You – Corinne Bailley Rae
Years – The Mary Onettes
Abolitionists – Folk Star
Harvest Moon – Neil Young
Decadent Dilemma – Mad Dukez + Fresh Kils
Tangled Up In Blue – Bob Dylan
Family Tree – Kings of Leon
I’d Rather Be Dead – Harry Nillson
The Luckiest – Ben Folds
True Colors – All Time Low
It All Feels Right – Paracosm – Washed Out
Kiss Me – Ed Sheeran
Ghosts – The Strawbs
Valley View – Mad Dukez + Fresh Kils
California Dreaming – The Mamas and the Papas
Cheers – Blake Mills
Red River of the North – Rogue Valley
Indian Summer – Doors
Fruits of My Labor – Lucinda Williams
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Folkstar – Loud and Clear
Mad Dukez + Fresh Kils – Gettin’ Gatsby
Raracosm- Washed Out
Kings of Leon – The Mechanical Bull
Forest Fires – Screens
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Rogue Valley
Photo Courtesy: Facebook
Natalie of Fusion and Folk
Photo Taken by Eden Photography
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On September 27th I had my second Fusion and Folk Friday! I played many requests from people that Facebook messaged me and called into the studio! One request I got was from Amy Glanzer, to play “First Day of My Life” by Bright Eyes for her brother Andy and his bride Sam on their wedding day! Another request was from Kyle Iverson to play Iron and Wine’s song “Grace for Saints and Ramblers” because he went to Iron and Wine the weekend before and loves that song!
Thank you for the requests and keep calling in to the Dragon KMSC studio …..
The Dragon KMSC Studio number is :
(218) 477-2115
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Steam Engine – Shane Maland
Always In My Hand – India Arie
The Wire – Haim
No Medicine – Alexis Babini
The Big Screen – Travis
Dust to Dust – The Civil Wars
Snake Farm – Ray Wylie Hubbard
Let the River Run – Mark Wilkinson
Places – Blue Merle
It All Feels Right – Paracosm
Grace For Saints and Ramblers – Iron and Wine
Islands – The XX
Mr. Jones – Counting Crows
The Weight Of Lies – The Avett Brothers
Moving – Travis
First Day Of My Life – Bright Eyes
Kokomo – The Beach Boys
Circling With Dizzy – No Age
When We Get There – Chastity Brown
Good Friday – Cowboy Junkies
White Daisy Passing – Rocky Votolato
The Wooden Sky – The Wooden Sky
Beautiful Morning Light – Fruit Bats
All I’m Thinking About – Bruce Springsteen
Time – Ben Folds
Peel It Away – The Bigger Lovers
Too Tough To Die – The Ramones
THE “TOP 30” KMSC SONGS THAT WERE PLAYED ON FRIDAY:
Circling with Dizzy – No Age
Let The River Run – Mark Wilkinson
It All Feels Right – Paracosm
Moving – Travis
NEW ARTIST PLAYED ON DRAGON RADIO:
No Medicine – Alexis Babini
LOCAL FARGO-MOORHEAD ARTISTS PLAYED ON FRIDAY:
Steam Engine – Shane Maland
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Video Taken by Fusion and Folk at The Aquarium (above Dempsey’s) in Downtown Fargo:
The Wooden Sky: Courtesy of Google
Artist from The Cardinal Sessions (courtesy of YouTube) :
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All Videos below taken by Fusion and Folk at 7th Street in Minneapolis, MN. Enjoy!
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