KXSF 2021: Collab and Connect |
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New Year. New energy. New focus. Besides the obvious, 2020 had quite an impact on KXSF. We grew beyond our expectations in volunteer numbers, programming and shows, listeners and donors. So thanks to all of you who played a role in making last year suck less at KXSF.
So what’s the plan for 2021? More of the same—for sure—but this year, in addition to growing internally, KXSF wants to grow externally by connecting and collaborating more with artists, venues, non-profits, activists, leaders and of course, listeners. While we are incredibly proud to be San Francisco Community Radio, we know we have listeners tuning in from all over the globe, so when we say our “community,” we mean not just here in the Bay Area, but beyond as well.

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KXSF is "going" to Mexico City!
We’re partnering with our fellow DJs from MonkeyBee Radio for a special benefit stream on Sunday, February 7th at 6pm. The show features sets filmed live at the MonkeyBee House in Mexico City with garage, psych and punk bands like The Cynics, Sgt. Papers, The Asteroid No. 4, Carrion Kids, Monsterwatch, Los Honey Rockets and Levitation Room. A $20 (or more if you can) donation gets you access to this exclusive stream.
Get your tickets here and secure your front row seat. Until then, you can listen to MonkeyBee Radio on KXSF from 2–4 a.m. Monday mornings.
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What: Benefit stream for KXSF
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Where: From Mexico City, to your screen!
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When: Sunday, Feb 7, 6 p.m. PST
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Who: Cool garage, psych and punk bands galore!
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How: Donate and get access to the stream
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Collaborating and Connecting |
KXSF is also collaborating with some new friends at Backline, a non-profit agency that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources. Backline streamlines access to a network of trusted organizations and care providers that understand the unique challenges of working in the music business. KXSF will be launching a PSA campaign in February aimed directly at Bay Area music professionals in need of some extra help in these challenging times.
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A recent tragedy which directly touched KXSF brought about our partnership this past month with the non-profit group Walk San Francisco. On New Years Eve, veteran KXSF volunteer and DJ Elizabeth Platt was among two people killed in a tragic hit-and-run in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.
Unfortuantely, pedestrian injuries and deaths in San Francisco are not uncommon. To honor Elizabeth’s memory, KXSF has teamed up with Walk San Francisco to address this growing threat. To find out more about KXSF's involvement with this and other community issues, visit KXSF-ACTS, or check out WALKSF.org directly.

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Remembering The Battleaxe, 1960-2020 |
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Elizabeth Platt, aka The Battleaxe, at a holiday party in 2008. |
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Elizabeth Platt—aka "The Battleaxe"—was an original in more ways than one. She started out at KUSF doing the Irish Hour on Sunday mornings, and through the years was instrumental in helping us create what is now KXSF 102.5 FM. Long-time volunteer Brian Springer (the6thdegree), who assembled a wonderful on-air tribute to Elizabeth in January featuring some of her old programs, says, "You may not have even met her, but if you love great music, insightful commentary and phenomenal programming, then you had to have had her voice inside your head."
KXSF Executive Director Steve Zweig (DJ Stevil) put it best in a message to our community when he wrote that "Elizabeth will be greatly missed, and her shoes are impossible to fill. She mattered to me and to the success of our radio station. Although I am very sad, we celebrate The Battleaxe as a phenomenal radio personality and a caring individual."
Her passing is a good reminder to us all how important community truly is.
Rest in Power, Elizabeth.
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On-Air Tributes to The Battleaxe
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Stay safe all, and stay tuned to San Francisco Community Radio, KXSF 102.5 FM or kxsf.fm
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