Let's Celebrate Together

2:50pm, 7-5-2024

    KZFR is turning 34 in July & we have gifts for you! 

    For over 3 decades we have been dedicated to being your independent, home grown source for inspiring music and important local news. Your support has made it all possible! 

    To celebrate we're giving you the chance to win passes to the Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival & to see Prezident Brown at Sweetwater plus some amazing Sierra Nevada Brewery Big Room shows.

    Tune into KZFR Community 90.1FM or stream KZFR.org on one of the days listed below for a chance to win tickets. It's our gift to you!

    Tune in Roots & Culture on Mon, 7/8 for a chance to win passes to Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival.

    Tune in Planet Waves on Wed, 7/10 for a chance to win tickets to see Vieux Farka Toure at the SNB Big Room

    Tune in Radio Radics on Wed, 7/10 for a chance to win passes to see President Brown at Sweetwater.

    Tune in Radio Free Chico on Fri, 7/12 for a chance to win tickets to see Alejandro Escovedo at the SNB Big Room.

    Tune in Devastation Sounds on Fri, 7/12 for the last chance to win passes to Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival.

    Tune in The Trip on Sun, 7/14 for a chance to win tickets to see Alejandro Escovedo at the SNB Big Room.

    Tune in Native Song on Mon, 7/15 for a chance to win tickets to see Vieux Farka Toure at the SNB Big Room.

    Tune in Funky Reservations on Thurs, 7/18 for a chance to win tickets to see The Motet at the SNB Big Room.

    Tune in All Mixed Up on Sat, 7/20 for a chance to win tickets to see The Motet at the SNB Big Room.

    Tune in 2 Penny Opera on Sat, 7/27 for a chance to win tickets to see Pokey LaFarge at the SNB Big Room.

    Tune in Woody & Friends on Mon, 7/29 for a chance to win tickets to see Pokey LaFarge at the SNB Big Room.

    Want to help KZFR continue on for another 34 years? There are many ways to be a part of The Mighty Zephyr! 

    You can donate, volunteer on a committee or you could even have your own show. Go to our About Page to learn more about our his/herstory and how you can help keep community radio alive for many more years. Got questions? Contact us at 530.895.0706, [email protected]


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