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YEASAYER
AT LA ZONA ROSA
AUSTIN, TX 03.12.2008
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Yeasayer for KVRX at SXSW Launch

Yeasayer took the middle spot at our SXSW party, giving us an incredible set featuring songs off their debut album, All Hour Cymbals. (If you have not yet purchased this album, what are you waiting for?!?!) They’ll be joining us again in the Twin Cities to benefit The Current.

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FREE YR RADIO BROADCAST CORNER HOSTED BY THE CURRENT
AUSTIN, TX 03.2008
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Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner hosted by The Current

Our friends and Twin Cities partner station, The Current, played host to the Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner. The three intense days of live broadcasts at SXSW included more than 20 bands from hyped new artists like White Williams to old favorites like Billy Bragg. We all braved the scorching heat, but seeing our favorite artists perform in such an intimate venue was well worth it!

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SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO
AT LA ZONA ROSA
AUSTIN, TX 03.12.2008
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Simian Mobile Disco for KVRX at SXSW Launch March 12, 2008

For the late night set at our SXSW party, Simian Mobile Disco took over the stage, treating the crowd to one of the most crazy awesome light shows we’ve ever seen. As Simian Mobile Disco’s electronic beats hypnotized the crowd, the scene transformed into a frenetic dance party.

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TIMES NEW VIKING & DJ DAVE P
AT LA ZONA ROSA DURING SXSW
AUSTIN, TX 03.12.2008
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Times New Viking & DJ Dave P for KVRX at SXSW Launch, March 12, 2008

At SXSW, we celebrated the return of Free Yr Radio with an amazing party at La Zona Rosa. Co-hosted by our friends (and partner Austin station) KVRX, we were treated to some unforgettable performances. As the evening kicked into gear, DJ Dave P spun records before Times New Viking’s set of catchy lo-fi distortion wowed the crowd.

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ANNUALS
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
DURHAM, NC 5.9.07
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Annuals for WKNC

One of the best parts of the 2007 concert series was getting bands to play a free show in their hometown. The Annuals\' homecoming show to support Raleigh\'s WKNC was especially memorable.

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DINOSAUR JR.
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
CAMBRIDGE, MA 6.11.07
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Dinosaur Jr. for WERS
Cambridge, MA
June 11, 2007

The reunion of J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph was cause for rampant excitement. We almost couldn't contain ourselves when they took the stage in Boston for WERS. Dinosaur Jr. also designed a Yaris that accompanied the tour, sparking Man Man to ponder the massiveness of the car's guitar solo.

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EL-P
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
NEW YORK, NY 7.14.07
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El-P for WNHU
New York, NY
July 14, 2007

Originally from Brooklyn, hip-hop artist El-P was the perfect match for our New York show. El-P hit the basement at one of Manhattan's Urban Outfitters stores for a crowd hoppin' set for New Haven's WNHU.

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SONIC YOUTH
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
SANTA MONICA, CA 7.21.07
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Sonic Youth & Dntel
for KXLU
Santa Monica, CA
July 21, 2007

No doubt the most anticipated show of the 2007 Free Yr Radio concert series, Sonic Youth performed a benefit for Los Angeles\' KXLU. As an added bonus, we got KXLU alumnus Jimmy Tamborello from Dntel and The Postal Service to kick it all off with a sweet DJ set.

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MAN MAN
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
BOULDER, CO 5.19.07
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Man Man for KGNU
Boulder, CO
May 19, 2007

Man Man is one of the more unique bands around today. After touring with Modest Mouse, Man Man drove out to Boulder to play a wild free show benefiting KGNU.

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ROGUE WAVE
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
SANTA CRUZ, CA 5.25.07
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Rogue Wave for KZSC
Santa Cruz, CA
May 25, 2007

Performing in support of Santa Cruz's KZSC, Rogue Wave's intimate set concluded with a track that can be found on our 2007 benefit compilation. It's one of our favorites as Zach Rogue makes a plea for the audience to support independent radio!

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THE PIPETTES AND THE RAPTURE AT LA ZONA ROSA
AUSTIN, TX 3.14.07
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The Pipettes & The Rapture for Free Yr Radio SXSW Launch

Free Yr Radio 2007 kicked into gear with a party featuring The Rapture, The Pipettes and DJ Dave P. Jim McGuinn from Philly\'s Y-Rock On XPN took the stage between sets to announce the program and more than 1300 people showed up to enjoy a few phenomenal performances.

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TAPES 'N TAPES
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 6.5.07
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Tapes'N Tapes for
The Current
Minneapolis, MN
June 5, 2007

Tapes 'N Tapes are currently one of Minneapolis' most celebrated indie bands. The guys have played benefits for 89.3 The Current before, but they still jumped at the chance to do it all again for Free Yr Radio.

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THE LONG WINTERS
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
SEATTLE, WA 5.1.07
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The Long Winters
for KEXP
Seattle, WA
May 1, 2007

KEXP has always championed local band The Long Winters. On the first day of May last year, The Long Winters gave back by playing an unforgettable set at the Capitol Hill Urban Outfitters in Seattle.

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VOXTROT
AT URBAN OUTFITTERS
HOUSTON, TX 4.28.07
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Voxtrot for KTRU
Houston
April 28, 2007

Voxtrot didn't release their self-titled debut LP until a month after their Houston performance benefiting KTRU, but they treated us to several tunes from the album, along with some great ones from their prior EPs!

MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008: GET YR TICKETS NOW! Free tickets now available for our Boston and Columbus shows!      TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008: Big Free Yr Radio Announcement!!!      WEDNESDAY, APRIL 09, 2008: You Could Win A Yaris! Visit FreeYrRadio.com/win-yaris.html to enter the sweepstakes and read the official rules.      SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008: Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner hosted by The Current: Day 3      SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2008: Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner hosted by The Current: Day 2      FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008: Free Yr Radio Broadcast Corner hosted by The Current: Day 1      THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008: Morning at SXSW - Coffee and Music, Please