Cathy Faulkner: Big Speakers and Loud Volume. Seattle's 99.9 KISW Music Legend Shares Stories

08/16/21 • 78 min

Cathy Faulkner or perhaps you know her as "The Late" Cathy Faulkner joins us to talk about Seattle's music scene in the 1980's and 1990's
Cathy started at 99.9 KISW when she was 15 years old. Image that with labor laws today. From her internship to her time as a DJ, Music Director, Program Director, and more Cathy was on air during the most important decade in Seattle's music history.
We're bringing something to throw on the turntable for you to check out. That was the philosophy at KISW. What a great way to run a radio station.
Did you know that AC/DC was launched in the United States because of KISW? Find out how Seattle radio helped us learn about AC/DC.
From the early days of such Seattle Icons Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden plus so many others.... Cathy was able to have her finger on the pulse of the Seattle club scene during the halcyon days.
Cathy was an amazing guest and was very generous with her time and stories. This is a must listen to episode!
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Darren Chromey has a passion for hiking and climbing. During our episode he explains what it is like to summit Mount Rainier.

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Ted Brown Music Outreach Live it Outloud With Stephanie Howe

Stephanie Howe Vice President of Ted Brown Music joins us for this episode.
Ted Brown Music has been a fixture in Tacoma and Washington State for the past 90 years. With six locations across the state. If you grew up in the area and were in a school band program there is a strong likelihood that your instrument came from Ted Brown.
When Ted Brown Music wanted to start exploration camps to introduce kids to music. Stephanie was tasked with making that happen. TBM Outreach is the result. As a non-profit they are able to reach potential participants through the school system.
One of the ways the outreach program works is by accepting musical instrument donations. The repair techs volunteer their time and repair the instruments and then give the instruments back to kids who want to play music but do not have the money to rent or buy an instrument.
The Live It OUTLOUD program is an 8 week summer program that shows kids 12 to 18 how to be in a band. Featuring professional musicians as mentors the kids are placed into bands and provided hands on instruction. The program ends in a concert where the bands showcase their new found skills.
Stephanie shares a lot of stories and insights about Ted Brown Music and the Ted Brown Music Outreach program. It's amazing that this company is so generous and supportive of kids in the greater Tacoma area and throughout Washington State.
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