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'''Fried Green Radio''' | '''Fried Green Radio''' was a planned independent radio station for the [[Birmingham]] area. The organizers attempted to establish themselves as a non-profit organization and planned to broadcast over the Internet starting on [[January 1]], [[2007]], with the goal to broadcast over the air, likely on an AM frequency. | ||
== Organizers== | ==Organizers== | ||
Fried Green Radio's organizers | Fried Green Radio's organizers were [[Angie May]], [[Dama Nichols]], and [[Lisa Cordes]]. The original broadcasts originated from Nichols' basement in [[Irondale]], and plans called for the station to move to a studio in [[Southside]]. | ||
== Format == | ==Format== | ||
FGR's focus | FGR's focus was to provide [[Birmingham]] with a lineup of material that was not found on mainstream radio. Playlists were to include blues from the 1920s to 1940s, underground hip-hop, themed rock, literary readings, hardcore, ghost stories and conspiracy theories. | ||
A benefit show was held on December 9 [[2006]] at [[The High Note Lounge]]. | A benefit show was held on [[December 9]], [[2006]] at [[The High Note Lounge]]. | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
Jordan, Phillip | Jordan, Phillip (December 7, 2006) [http://www.birminghamweekly.com/archived/pages/20061207_commentary.php "Frequent disappointment"]. ''[[Birmingham Weekly]]'' | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 22:57, 11 January 2009
Fried Green Radio was a planned independent radio station for the Birmingham area. The organizers attempted to establish themselves as a non-profit organization and planned to broadcast over the Internet starting on January 1, 2007, with the goal to broadcast over the air, likely on an AM frequency.
Organizers
Fried Green Radio's organizers were Angie May, Dama Nichols, and Lisa Cordes. The original broadcasts originated from Nichols' basement in Irondale, and plans called for the station to move to a studio in Southside.
Format
FGR's focus was to provide Birmingham with a lineup of material that was not found on mainstream radio. Playlists were to include blues from the 1920s to 1940s, underground hip-hop, themed rock, literary readings, hardcore, ghost stories and conspiracy theories.
A benefit show was held on December 9, 2006 at The High Note Lounge.
Reference
Jordan, Phillip (December 7, 2006) "Frequent disappointment". Birmingham Weekly
External links
- Fried Green Radio at MySpace.com