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Oorganizers [[Angie May]], [[Dama Nichols]], and [[Lisa Cordes]] attempted to establish themselves as a non-profit organization with the goal of launching an over-the-air broadcast, likely on an AM frequency. The original broadcasts originated from Nichols' basement in [[Irondale]], and plans called for the station to move to a studio in [[Southside]]. | Oorganizers [[Angie May]], [[Dama Nichols]], and [[Lisa Cordes]] attempted to establish themselves as a non-profit organization with the goal of launching an over-the-air broadcast, likely on an AM frequency. The original broadcasts originated from Nichols' basement in [[Irondale]], and plans called for the station to move to a studio in [[Southside]]. | ||
FGR's focus was to provide local listeners with a lineup of material that was not found on mainstream radio. | FGR's focus was to provide local listeners 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. | ||
Benefit shows were held at [[The High Note Lounge]], [[Rojo]] and [[Bottletree Cafe]]. | |||
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* [http://www.myspace.com/friedgreenradio Fried Green Radio] at MySpace.com | * [http://www.myspace.com/friedgreenradio Fried Green Radio] at MySpace.com | ||
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[[Category:2007 establishments]] | [[Category:2007 establishments]] | ||
[[Category:2008 disestablishments]] | |||
Latest revision as of 11:21, 16 January 2014
Fried Green Radio was a short-lived independent radio station for the Birmingham area which began broadcasting over the Internet on January 1, 2007.
Oorganizers Angie May, Dama Nichols, and Lisa Cordes attempted to establish themselves as a non-profit organization with the goal of launching an over-the-air broadcast, likely on an AM frequency. The original broadcasts originated from Nichols' basement in Irondale, and plans called for the station to move to a studio in Southside.
FGR's focus was to provide local listeners 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.
Benefit shows were held at The High Note Lounge, Rojo and Bottletree Cafe.
Reference
- Jordan, Phillip (December 7, 2006) "Frequent disappointment". Birmingham Weekly
- Cuthbert, Matt (January 1, 2007) "Fried Green Radio is on the air." Birmingham News
- Natta, André (August 25, 2007) "Fried Green Radio’s alive!" The Terminal
External links
- Fried Green Radio at MySpace.com