98.1 Radio Free Santa Fe

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About the Station

KBAC-FM, 98.1 Radio Free Santa Fe and its Program Director Ira Gordon were voted into the FMQB Hall of Fame this year and it’s no wonder. 98.1 Radio Free Santa Fe is one of the most successful Adult Album Alternative stations in the country. Combining eclectic programming, heritage on air talent such as Honey Harris and Joann “The Lunch-lady,” live on-air performances, and a commitment to the community non-profits, Radio Free Santa Fe has been the voice of the City Different for fourteen years.

Locally owned and operated, KBAC has 14 successful years of playing an eclectic music line-up and serving the Santa Fe and northern New Mexico community.

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KBAC Events

Spring

Soul Train – KBAC’s long-running “Friday Funk” show hits the railways when listeners have the chance to win a seat aboard the Soul Train and ride the Santa Fe Southern Railway party train from Santa Fe to Lamy, New Mexico. Two hundred happy listeners enjoy dinner and dancing at the historic Legal Tender Saloon as Lisa C “The Motherfunker” spins soul and funk favorites.

Summer

Thirsty Ear Festival – A three-day roots music festival held annually over Labor Day weekend at Eaves Movie Ranch in Santa Fe.

Taos Solar Fest – Annual three-day music festival held in Taos, New Mexico featuring regional and world music along with solar energy displays, local food and hand-crafted arts.

Santa Fe Bandstand – KBAC-FM is the official media sponsor of this local summer mainstay which brings live free music to the Santa Fe Plaza from July to August.

Summer at the Drive-In Movie – KBAC-FM brings back the fun and feeling of the drive-in movie. It’s a three-part series during the summer offered free to families in Santa Fe.

Zozobra – Onsite every year for this annual event. KBAC is front and center when over 20,000 people gather annually at Fort Marcy Park to watch the burning of old man gloom, also known as Zozobra, which is the official kick off to the Fiestas de Santa Fe.

Fall / Winter

Telluride Blues & Brews Giveaway – Listeners have the chance to win festival passes with camping to this four-day world renowned music event in the mountains of Telluride, Colorado.

Cool Yule Giveaways – Listeners register to win prizes valued at over $300 each at business sponsor locations around Santa Fe; winners’ names are announced live on the air from 7a-7p just days before Christmas.

Ongoing

Music Lab Van Hits – The Radio Free Music Lab is out at a variety of events all year long and is equipped with IPODS for music sampling and Nintendo Wii Game System.

Fan Man Concert Series – KBAC is the official radio sponsor of all the best live music brought to Santa Fe by Fan Man Productions at venues including the Santa Fe Brewing Company, Lensic Theater, and Paolo Soleri Amphitheater.

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