02 Jun KOTO-FM: Summer/Fall Events for Telluride’s Indie Radio Station 50th! Happenings Start 6/6!
Go here to learn more about KOTO-FM radio (back to 2009).
Go here to learn specifically about KOTO’s history.
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And scroll down to hear what KOTO’s ED, Cara Pallone has to say about upcoming summer/fall events in celebration of the station’s past, present and future.
We hold certain truths to be self-evident – and part of local lore. Thanks to the efforts of two long-haired hippies and visionaries, Jim Bedford and Jerry Greene KOTO-FM indie radio station was legally broadcasting on October 3, 1975.
Fifty years later, this regional sacred cow – pure, freeform community radio– is going for the gold with a series of events planned from June – October, as follows.
6/6: First Live @ the Drive concert (with thanks Augment Music Project and Mayor/impresario Teddy Errico for sponsoring). “La Pachanga de KOTO” celebrates Immigrant Heritage Month with music by Alberto Tames and Luis Tavares; food from La Colombiana; beverages and fun. The event is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Pine Street in front of KOTO headquarters at 207 N. Pine St. All are welcome. Free admission.
6/12:The public opening of the Telluride Historical Museum’s annual exhibit, “A Rare Medium, Well Done: 50 Years of KOTO-FM.” The exhibit opening is free and open to the public. 5-8 p.m.
7/4: Are you a KOTO DJ, past or present? The station wants your participation on its float for the Fourth of July parade. Please email cara@koto.org for details.
7/18: KOTO kicks off its summer pledge drive on July 18th with Guest DJ Day!
The 2025 theme is “Golden Years.:The event features the many fine folks who have shaped KOTO through the decades.
Mark the date on your calendar and don’t forget to call in over your favorite hour at (970) 728-4333.
You can also donate at KOTO.org. A Denver hotel and culinary package drawing at the end of the day is one of the perks at day’s end.
Please note that every $100 donation gets you an entry plus free KOTO merch!
Stay tuned for the lineup and more details. Guest DJ Day on 7/18 hours are 9am-5pm.
7/25: KOTO hosts its second Live @ the Drive block party, this one featuring Birds of Play.The event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. in front of KOTO HQ at 207 N. Pine St. All are welcome. Free admission.
10/4: KOTO’s big ‘ol birthday bash.Headliner is funk/soul band Cool Cool Cool, with local opener Gravity’s Child. The event is planned for West Main Street and features all the fun of a Spring Street Dance – but with fall colors.
TBD: Halloween and Ski Swap. (Details to follow.)
Check out TIO’s conversation with Cara Pallone.
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