Weekly Report from Boulder
Do you ever notice how the day after you get back from a busy week away you feel like your body may be back but the mind hasn't quite completed the journey?

I spent Friday through Monday in Los Angeles before heading up to the Santa Barbara area last Tuesday. As it was my first time there I was happy to have two days to kick around and enjoy what SB has to offer. Krystal told me this is the time of ìJune Gloomî so no wonder it surprised me with the cool. It's odd for me to be somewhere that the sun doesn't come out til 4pm as that is when we are likely to get to afternoon thunderstorms.

Grassroots Radio Conference #9 was great. This year a solidarity fund was established to promote diversity in attendance. Between being hosted by KCSB, a youthful station, and the fund, there was some great young energy at this year's conference. An early session on Turntablism that I stumbled into was a highlight of the weekend as young DJs shared tips and skills on mixing and scratching as well as sharing their observations about how women are still not viewed as equals by many in the hiphop movement. But when Medusa wrapped up the weekend, I saw great response from not just the gals but the guys as well.

We also spent a good bit more time than in the past talking music. I was happy to spend some time with Sybil from WORT as nobody knows what I go through in a week like another MD. Some more talk about Skip and KDNK as the latest news is that the Station Manager of KDNK is separating from the station. I have my fingers crossed for the station as I have a soft spot for KDNK.

Other performers of the weekend included the amazing John Trudell who has gone through so much in life but still speaks out from his heart. He was followed by the B-Side Players who I thought put on a good and groovy live show. Arigon Starr also performed and while her music isn't the deepest, her spirit is contagious.

Elaine C. Erb. KGNU Music Director. <º))))><
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