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The Civic Roundup for August 9, 2023 covers the August 4 meeting of the Mountain Community Capital Fund, where a BIPOC and woman-owned startup in the recreation retail sector, based in Asheville,sought a loan of $65,688 for startup costs. The board also discussed its quarterly report and the possibility of adding new funding sources to its roster. Hear more above!
Join The UnCola tonight at 8PM est live on 103.3 Asheville FM for our 20th volume of Forgotten Pop from the 70s – 2 hours of obscure tunes from the Me Decade.
This week, we feature two segments
You can find the podcast here.
First up, former co-host on the show Scott talks about the upcoming Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair happening the weekend of August 11 – 13th, some of the content and notes on access, as well as mentioning some new projects their involved with. You can learn more about the bookfair by visiting ACABookfair.noblogs.org , the project’s instagram, facebook or mastodon.
Then, Fern from the International Anarchist Defense Fund (AFund.Info) talks about the upcoming International Week of Solidarity with Anarchist Prisoners from August 23-30th, taking place wherever you make it happen. You can find the call-out, materials, supported prisoners, some anti-repression groups involved and info on past actions and events at https://Solidarity.International .
Hybachi Lamar, an incarcerated Black, Kemetic anarchist being held at the Cook County Jail talks about the conditions in the jail in an audio message that is shared alongside links to his writings and info on how to help South Chicago Anarchist Black Cross support him. All of this can be found at https://southchicagoabc.org/helpcompa/
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Join DJSmittymon this week as he welcomes Evan Button (vocals /guitarist) with the band Lua Flora on the Positive Vibes’ Early Morning Music Sessions..
Evan will be performing live in the studio and talking about all things Lua Flora.. including their next show at the Outpost – Lua Flora & Rockstead with STRAIGHTLINES (Friday, August 11th)
Doors at 530. Tickets / Show info – on ashevilleoutpost.com
Happening this Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 – starts around 9am.. tune in / turn it up.. enjoy… smittymon
Lua Flora is the soundtrack of your favorite daydream. The Asheville, NC-based group’s sun-kissed melodies are rooted in the harmonies of Appalachia, rhythms of the West Indies, and lyricism of American folk. Live, the band allures listeners with gut-punching jams weaved between powerful lyrics. Lua Flora has supported Satsang, Franc Moody, Of Good Nature, Kendall Street Company, and more.
“The musical embodiment of Asheville’s creative spirit”
-Face The Current
“…easy and melodic — a light, laidback recluse from the grind.”
-Top Shelf Music
“Lua Flora shows folk & reggae mix.”
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Stream/All Links: https://music.luaflora.com/lnd
We’ve got even MORE amazing new releases on Radio Active Kids this week! Songs by the likes of Mr. Pete’s Playhouse, Red Yarn, Mr. Elephant, Patrick Adams (with Marsha and the Positrons, I CAN SOUTH SUDAN, & Brighter Light Brigade), Danny Weinkauf – Red Pants, Ron Albanese, Dog on Fleas, Kaci Bolls, The Relative Minors, Erica Rabner, Brócoli Duendes, Nature Out Loud, & #IanCarrick, plus older releases by Kyle James Riley, Harry and the Potters & Hawthorn & Holly & a release ON VINYL by James Culleton! 8-10am ET Saturday at ashevillefm.org/show/radio-active-kids or tun.in/pjiei & podcasting at https://anchor.fm/radio-active-kids!
Asheville band “Ska City” played The Getaway River Bar while we simulcast it live on the AshevilleFM Live Music Sessions – Link is below (hover label) or you can go to the LIVE RECORDINGS tab off the main menu to hear all the great ALMS recordings..
AshevilleFM Live Music Sessions.. Third Wednesday every month at 10pm
AshevilleFM 103.3 and The Getaway River Bar have teamed up to provide you this live performance….
Ska City is made up of Julia Ruff (lead vocals), Will Chatham (drums), Dennis Owenby (saxophone, vocals), Rob Grace (organ, piano), Garrick Smith (baritone sax), Dave Wilken (trombone), Rob Heyer (bass guitar), Gabe Holguin (trumpet, vocals), Vinnie Sullivan (lead, guitar, vocals)
Ska City Info:
music – skacity.bandcamp.com/album/ska-city
The Getaway River Bar – The Getaway is a laid-back bar with extra chill vibes by the river. With an expanse of outdoor seating and recreations set on the edge of the French Broad River, it welcomes everyone 21+ to loosen up and enjoy a getaway hidden in-between the city center and growing West Asheville.
790 Riverside Drive – Asheville, NC 28801 – (828) 545-6985 https://www.getawayontheriver.com/