Alfredo Cruz, one of two Co-managers of Coyote Radio and Advertising, explains the importance of local bands and the Coyote Radio. Cruz has been in management for 10 years with audio production and on-air hosting. Due to studying broadcasting at the University of Texas in Austin he was able to gain some insight into the radio and audio industry. He believes that all of this experience has prepared him for Coyote Radio since radio production has been something he has grown to do and love. Cruz has had experience with radio stations. He serves as the general manager of NPR and PBS an affiliate of KVCR on channel 24 and 91.9 FM. Additionally, he was president and CEO at a jazz station in … [Read more...] about Alfedo Cruz: “We’re looking to get more bands interacting with us”
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The Roots of Coyote Radio en Español
Coyote Radio en Español is a special program of Coyote Radio, directed by Dr. Gallegos-Ruiz and Lacey Kendall. The program started in 2009 when Lacey Kendall, Director of Coyote Radio, met two students that wanted to start a show in Spanish. Student volunteers directed the show for a few years until they graduated.Later, Dr. Gallegos, a professor of Communication, spoke to Kendall and asked if there was a way to involve her students in a journalist media broadcast experience. “She was the one who brought it back to life and told me, how about instead of sending you two students, I’ll put the whole class on task,” said Kendall. Soon Kendall and Gallegos started collaborating together on … [Read more...] about The Roots of Coyote Radio en Español
Tacos take over Inland Empire
By Israel Ramirez |Staff Writer| Thousands of people attended the second annual I.E. Taco Festival at White Park located in Riverside's historical downtown. For $12 the festival offered a large selection of taco stands, drinks, and live performances. Organized and hosted by 99.1 KGGI, the festival invited friends and families to come out and taste the best tacos from various taquerias and restaurants around the Inland Empire while listening to live performances. Current top name recorders Lloyd, Frankie J, D.R.A.M, Los 5 and more kept the event lively with their on stage performances. People arriving throughout the day were anxious to enter the event, even with the long lines, … [Read more...] about Tacos take over Inland Empire
American Country Countdown Awards
By Rebekah Deponte |Staff Writer| The American Country Countdown (ACC) Awards happened May 1 at The Forum in Inglewood. The event embodied the roots of country music, acknowledging artists who have shaped the industry, as well as celebrating the shift in the genre's sound that has been inspired by country newcomers. The ACC Awards are based on the weekly radio show "American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks" and recognized country music artists' yearly achievements based on album sales, radio play, and streaming data. Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles and Camaron "Cam" Marvel Ochs opened the show with a performance of McBride's hit song, "This One's for the Girls." The … [Read more...] about American Country Countdown Awards
Tyler, the Creator cries Wolf
By Lupe Duran |Staff Writer| Tyler, the Creator fans received the expected outlandish antics of the Odd Future member in his newest album, along with a pleasantly surprising look into his personal thoughts on love, relationships and fame. Wolf contains the same comedic elements and explicit language over mellow beats, courtesy of Hodgy Beats, which are similar to his previous albums. What we love and appreciate from Tyler and the Odd Future gang is that they remind listeners to look beyond mainstream music. Originality is not dead. Avid OFWGKTA listener and student James Reynoso agrees. “If you’ve never heard Tyler the Creator and you’re expecting some ‘ringtone rap’ trash, … [Read more...] about Tyler, the Creator cries Wolf
Underground Music Show hits the airwaves
By Mariela Limon |Staff Writer| Coyote Radio's newest show, The Underground Music Hour, airs Tuesday nights at 5 p.m. and features local artists from across the Inland Empire. The show, a collaboration among Coyote Radio, the Underground Music Society and Airborne Intl. highlights the best of underground music that is produced locally. Emmanuel Rodriguez, founder of the Underground Music Society said that, "Underground music covers every kind of music, its just not mainstream and that is the only thing that defines underground music.” Cam Grant, Adam Washington and Kev Alexander are the disc jockeys that are in charge of the hourly show. All three are part of Airborne Intl., … [Read more...] about Underground Music Show hits the airwaves