![]() ![]() I also occasionally filled in hosting the show and was involved in special coverage, including asking questions of political candidates at debates hosted by Arkansas PBS and its predecessor AETN.Īlready knowing several people working at the television network helped in the transition to the new job. While I have a deep love for the medium of radio and podcasts, this was an exciting chance to work in a new realm and help expand news coverage on Arkansas PBS.įor much of my time at KUAR, I had also appeared regularly on the television network’s flagship public affairs program Arkansas Week, taking part in journalist roundtable discussions on the state’s top political stories. I had been with the NPR station at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock since 2009, serving as news director for the last 10 years. 30, 2022, capping more than three decades in radio. Looking forward to new adventures! /xX89UMJZXq 3, I’ll begin at as Senior Producer/ Director of Public Affairs. I won’t change my profile photo just yet, but after 34 years in radio, the last 13 at today I submitted my resignation letter. 3 as Senior Producer/Director of Public Affairs.Īfter accepting the job and giving five weeks notice to longtime employer KUAR-FM 89.1, I posted on social media about my career change. This is my first time working exclusively in television and video-related digital media, but I’m still using the journalism basics that are instilled after decades of being a radio reporter, anchor, editor and manager. I’m nearing six months of a new job at Arkansas PBS, greatly enjoying working in a new environment with a different set of challenges and the opportunity to try new things. Each of the top five acts was also featured in its own segment on WMFE's local public affairs show, Intersection ( you can check out the the segments here).After 34 years in radio, now at Arkansas PBSīy Michael Hibblen | | About Me, Arkansas Week, News The top three – Holy Human, John Korbel and CeCe Teneal & Soul Kamotion – performed at WMFE's ZipOde Throwdown, the station's annual zip code poetry event. Thousands of votes later, five acts rose to the top. To celebrate these talented musicians, WMFE ran its own friendly competition for listeners to choose local favorites. This year, more than 30 bands and solo acts from central Florida entered the 2018 Tiny Desk Contest. Energetic and engaged, the audience danced and swayed that night and cheered with positive comments to the station the next day. The top vote-getters, River Kittens, headlined the concert held in April at a bright and modern rooftop venue, just down the street from the station. ![]() Louis metropolitan area, voters chose their three favorites: jazz- and '80s pop-influenced singer songwriter Paige Alyssa soulful, roots musicians River Kittens and electronic rock duo Superfun Yeah Yeah Rocketship. Out of with 30 local acts who entered the Tiny Desk Contest from the St. Louis Public Radio organized our third "Tiny Desk STL Happy Hour" this year. They were ready to rock! - Vanessa McKuin, KUAR The audience cheered as they rushed on stage and began their act. A highlight of the show was that, despite a flight mishap, Dazz & Brie made it to the event! As they were travelling back from New York to Little Rock the day of the concert, their flight was cancelled so they quickly made new plans to get there. ![]() It featured funk, rock and jazz music from three area bands who entered the Contest: Dazz & Brie (a self-described "a rock 'n soul woman-fronted duo & band that combines acid rock instrumentation with funky and soulful melodies), Black Horse (a progressive surf-punk rock band, who performs with an electric energy influenced by the '60s) and Monsterboy (a husband and wife duo from Little Rock, who combine smart, original vocals with a powerful sax). Tiny Desk Arkansas was a lively event held at Stickyz Rock 'n' Roll Chicken Shack in downtown Little Rock. The answer? Next year! - Audrey Atkins, WBHM We've been gratified by calls and emails asking us when we're going to do it again. Everyone was engaged and energetic, cheering and dancing and by all accounts really enjoying the show. The lineup was purposely eclectic: Early James and the Latest (Americana), The Old Paints (rock), Jacobs McBride (rock), Weird Around Strangers (jazz) and 2 of 3 (pop). On July 6, WBHM hosted "DESKOVERED: Live Music from Tiny Desk Contest Entrants" at Saturn, a popular music venue here in the city.
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