KYRS - Thin Air Community Radio in Spokane, WA

I became involved with "Thin Air Community Radio" KYRS-LP, Spokane, WA. at it's inception back in late December of 2003. Being a musical and visual artist, I was compelled to become involved with KYRS with the hope of becoming a musical link and resource to my community. I can still remember the telephone call that I received from the station manager back in late October of 2003 saying, "Bob, turn on your radio. We are finally up and on!" He was playing a Beatle's song, "She Love's You". I smiled broadly and began dancing around my studio. Shortly thereafter, "Crossroads" was approved and fast tracked to become one of the first "Live" weekly broadcasts on KYRS. Fast forwarding to the present finds me still climbing up those three flights of stairs every Sunday afternoon to air the best 2 hrs. of roots, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk, country, jazz, fusion and progressive music that you will find anywhere on the dial or the internet. I look forward to adding you as an important and interactive member of the "Crossroads" - KYRS listening community! .. In Peace; "Crossroads" Bob

My weekly radio program features rarely heard independent artist's, major artist's and local artists supported by telephone interviews as well as "live" in-studio performances. Please contact me directly at crossroads@kyrs.org or by clicking on my name Bob, which appears after Hosted By at the top of my page to arrange an interview, "live" guest appearance or for information on how you can send me your music to include in up coming "Crossroads" broadcasts!

It's that time of the year again and I can not stress how important this annual fund drive is! This is our final push to "Raise the power of the new KYRS tower"! KYRS has been operating at a mere 100 watts since going on the air in October 2003. We have been afforded the opportunity to increase our braodacsting power to 6,500 watts. This is our final push to make our dream happen by November of this year. If we can achieve this, we will be reaching communities as far north as Colville, WA and Coulee City, WA to the west. The drive runs from September 10th through the 16th. Please call in, mail in, or go on-line to www.kyrs.org to pleadge your support during this critical time.

Thank you for giving and for listening!
Bob Rice - Host of Crossroads @ KYRS, Spokane, WA.

September is, and has always been a month of high energy for me and my immediate family .... what a great time for a fall vacation! My good buddy Ned Bowen will be covering for me for this show while I spend a little wind down time in Seattle, WA. I'll fill you all in upon my return! ... Thanks again Ned!

Bob Rice - Host of Crossroads @ KYRS, Spokane, WA.

All on Seven is an Alternative-Country band based out of Sacramento, CA. The band currently consists of singers/songwriters Evan Palmer and Kayla Schureman and performs a combination of original and cover songs with both sharing vocal and guitar duties. All on Seven exists for the sole purpose or creating and then bringing to life timeless American songs, in the tradition of past and present greats, including Ryan Adams, Lucinda Williams, Josh Ritter, Johnny Cash, Patty Griffin, Whiskeytown, Bruce Springsteen, etc. etc. Founded in the autumn of 2006 by Palmer, with Schureman joining in the spring of the following year, they've played extensively in Northern California and the western United States. With more touring planed for this year on the heels of their 3rd release, they are quite possibly the biggest thing about to happen in American music today. About the record: The Cars, The Bars and The Lights: Part One was recorded live in 2 days at Palmer's Sacramento home studio. It consists of eight songs from the band's current catalogue of something close to three hundred titles, and is the first release to feature any of Schureman's compositions. Written over the course of 2008 and 2009, the band decided to compile and release a new album mostly out of necessity, as the previous two, Lucky Guess (2006) and Just a Rose (2008) have been long outdated by the current live format. The Cars, The Bars... can be purchased exclusively at shows starting May 27th 2010. An online release date has not been determined.

This guest appearance is in support and promotion of their appearance at Boarders Books & Music @ 9980 N. Newport Hwy, Spokane, WA, Sunday, October 10th @ 5:00 p.m.

Read more: http://www.myspace.com/allonseven#ixzz0wbQDBcZQ

Born in Montréal, Québec, raised in Connecticut and after graduating with a BFA in acting she began an artistic residency in New York City. Laura has been writing and performing for many years. She has recorded and performed hundreds of her original compositions winning a Billboard Songwriters Award along the way.

Laura began her musical journey in the tri-state area where she became a mainstay at performances spaces such as; Toads Place, (New Haven, CT), but mostly Laura was a regular down in New York City's Greenwich Village at all the popular venues: (The "Bitter End", The Village Gate, Cornelia Street Cafe, Cottonwood Cafe, Speakeasy, The Baggot Inn, The Wetlands, Downtime.) Laura regularly toured the tri-state area, Boston and Cape Cod, opening for Jonatha Brooke of "The Story" various times. Laura was a featured performer at the annual "Martha's Vineyard Singer Song-writer Retreat" at the Wintertide Coffee House started by Christine Lavin and is a featured artist, along with artist like Martin Sexton, on a CD compilation of the same name. She was also chosen as a finalist in the competition for The Guinness Fleadh Festival on Randall's Island.

After recording a three-song demo with top session players in Nashville in the late 90's, Laura relocated to Los Angeles for 9 years to pursue her music and a career in acting. Laura cultivated a second loyal following on the left coast and appeared in countless Los Angeles venues some of which appear in the sidebar. While in Los Angeles Laura's music attorney got her on Ed McMahon's "Next Big Star" where she won "Best Female Vocalist".

Laura's music receives a lot of airplay on Big Blue Radio a 24/7 streaming internet radio Station on the popular website Audiocandy.com where many of her songs have reached #1or are seen in the top five of several Audiocandy.com charts.

Laura was launched in Japan when she first moved west and received national TV and radio exposure there. Laura also followed k.d. Lang's month and was chosen herself as "Artist of the month" on the number one women's website, ivillage.com. Laura now resides in her home state of Connecticut.

Laura has released two full length CD's, "Lift Your Head" and "Five Mile River Road," along with many "samplers" over the years. These albums along with several other compilations of Laura's are available at both www.audiocandy.com and www.lauracoyle.com

For further information on Laura please go to www.lauracoyle.com, or visit www.audiocandy.com

Marguerite is my middle name. I used to be terribly embarrassed by it, but now, I think it suits me fine. Somewhere there is a gal named Kari Marguerite who writes a lot of songs, some good, some not so good. Here is where you will find those songs and be able to take a listen.

Me, I've been playing music for a long, long time. In grade school, my friend Sarah ( who is still such a cool lady) started playing piano. I, of course, had to also play piano because Sarah was so rad. (it was the '80s) It stuck to me, and I played (I am sure much to my parents chagrin) all the damn time.

At 22 I found my self in my first professional job in an unfamiliar city with no social life and no friends. I had my huge antique piano, and it gave me solace and something to do, but it was extremely unportable. I decided I needed to do something to meet people. I bought a guitar and took lessons. I started eventually playing guitar in a little group with fellow students. The group turned into a band. People came, people went, but I kept on playing music.

Fast forward 7 years later and I am still at it. I now have an expensive, but totally portable keyboard, and a variety of guitars for most any musical adventure. I still write a lot of songs. Some of these songs are just songs that are for little ol' me. Some of these songs are homeless and may never really see the light of day. Other songs get polished and perfected.

Kari's guest appearance is in promotion and support of her upcoming coming new release.

Read more: http://www.myspace.com/margueritesongs#ixzz0wbal1kvb

Lawrence Branchetti is an Italian/American entertainer who sings the classic songs of Gershwin, Cole Porter, Henry Mancini, and Johnny Mercer in the style of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. He has for many years given his personal time to support fund raising efforts and has proven himself to be a truly humane individual who has what it takes to set an example for Italian/Americans who want to carry on their proud tradition.

Mr. Branchetti is not an impersonator. He is endorsed by the "Order Italian Sons and Daughters of America" (ISDA) to carry on the memory of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin's music.

Branchetti has appeared on local and international television and syndicated radio shows and has been featured on the Denny Farrell Show Big Band Show out of Chicago and Dick Robinson's American Standards by the Sea.

"Quotes from Famous Artists & Newspapers"

Bo Lewis, Radio Programer at Sajak Communications, states:
"Thanks for your dedication and artistry. You have a gift and thank God you're using it to make folks happy."
Warm regards,
Your buddy on the airwaves,
Bo Lewis, Baltimore, Md. Pat Sajak Radio Show

Mr. Dick Cami, heavy weight in the entertainment world states:
"Branchetti has got what it takes in personality, talent, and voice to make a success in the Music Business."

Joe Mazza from Boston Ma. syndicated show states:
"Branchetti has a great voice and style to go with it."

"Denny Farrell Big Band radio hall of fame inductee out of Chicago states:
"Branchetti has the voice and swing to be on my show, and I only play the great entertainers, and Branchetti has that greatness."

Sam Butera states:
"Man, you've got a great voice, just keep it kicking."

Vincent Falcone Pianist/Conductor for Frank Sinatra states:
"Larry, you've got a great voice. Frank would love you to keep his music alive, Great Job!"

Miami Herald News quotes:
"Branchetti's voice has the same pause, the same snap and the same pizzazz as Sinatra's."

Miami Herald News quotes:
"Branchetti has blue eyes, a style and a voice almost identical to the one and only Chairman of the Board, 'Frank Sinatra'."

Danny C "Sha Na Na" states:
"Man I have never heard Sinatra's music performed like that before, you're great!"

Eleanolr Hannan (writes for South Florida Sun-Times) Lifestyles states:
"When I hear you sing at a performance, I close my eyes and I would swear it was Frank Sinatra singing. You have a beautiful voice!"

Eric Dulle (French Pop Saxophonist), who has performed with such greats as Celine Dion, Billy Joel, Elton John, and Rod Stewart, and many other great artists, states:
"Lawrence, great job, and great voice be great to work together in the future."

Diana Darrin Actress that has worked as a leading lady in over 40 films with many of the great stars of the past and present states:
"Larry your voice is just wonderful ,you bring back the romance in a song."

Dick Cami (Former owner of the original Peppermint Clubs, first rock and roll clubs in the United States, Danny De Vito, and Robert De Niro. are currently making a movie featuring Dick Cami's life story) states:
"Larry your voice has that something special keep up the good work.

Dick Cami, President of the Movie and Film Industry Unions in Canada most recently commented that after viewing Branchetti in a performance stated:
"You are a heavyweight champ in the entertainment/ singing field all the others are just boxers."

State Senator John A. DeFrancisco of Syracuse N.Y. states:
Mr. Branchetti I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your performance at our Festa Italiana in Syracuse. Your selections and vocal range were outstanding and I know the audience thoroughly enjoyed your engaging style of showmanship, there were so many good comments about your performance, deservingly so. Hope to see you back in Syracuse at next years Festa.

Jimmy Cavallo (HALL OF FAME) Sax Legend states:
"Branchetti you gave them a great performance and show."

For more information please vist Lawrence's web site at www.branchetti.com