By Michael Swanger scenescribe@mchsi.com
KFMG, 99.1 FM, the low power, community radio station, went silent Jan. 15 at noon, but might return this summer. Last Thursday, officials with Employee & Family Resources, which have held KFMG’s license since 2007, announced they were immediately ceasing operation of KFMG, cited financial projections outlining the station’s operational expenses and income as a determining factor in removing the station’s on-air operations. The radio station may be transferred to another non-profit group after March 7 pending approval of the Federal Communications Commission. During his Jan. 14 show, KFMG General Manager Ron Sorenson told listeners that he was in the process of creating a new non-profit entity for the purpose of operating KFMG. He said that if the FCC approved the license transfer to his new group that KFMG could be back on the air as early as April, “though more likely by May or June.”
Country music rebel David Allan Coe performs two shows at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 23 at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino in Osceola. Tickets are $15.
Winter Jam 2010, Christian music’s largest annual tour, stops in Des Moines for a concert on Sunday, Jan. 24 at Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium. Showtime is 6 to 10 p.m. and doors open at 5 p.m. Performers include Third Day, Newsboys, NewSong, Tenth Avenue North, Fireflight, Sidewalk Prophets, Robert Pierre, Revive and guest speaker Tony Nolan. Tickets are $10 at the door. Call 564-8000.
Pentagram, a groundbreaking doom-metal band that was founded in 1971 by Bobby Liebling, performs Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. at the Vaudeville Mews. Tickets are $20. The Gates of Slumber and Mondo Drag open the show.
The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition is the beneficiary of a fundraiser hosted by local philanthropists David Hurd, Harry & Pam Bass Bookey and Charlotte and Fred Hubbell on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at People’s Court. The “Backstage Ball” includes hors d’oeuvres, music by Maximilian Eubank, an announcement about the 80/35 fest and an award ceremony honoring Sam Summers (First Fleet Concerts), Brandon Darner (The Envy Corps) and Cory Konrad (DMMC volunteer) for “their outstanding contributions to leading the way in growing Des Moines’ music scene.” Tickets are $75, which includes a one-year DMMC membership. Fans can upgrade their tickets for a cost of $100 or $250 to receive additional perks. Visit www.fundraiser.desmoinesmc.com.
Halestorm and Adelita’s Way perform March 5 at the House of Bricks at 5 p.m. for an all-ages show. Tickets are $12 in advance through IowaTix.
Rappers Twiztid performs March 31 at 6 p.m. at People’s Court for an all-ages concert. Tickets are $18 in advance through IowaTix.
The AP Tour featuring Nevershoutnever, Hey Monday, The Cab, Every Avenue and The Summer Set plays People’s Court on April 8 for all-ages at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance through IowaTix.
Ani DiFranco performs April 17 at Hoyt Sherman Theater. Tickets, $38, go on sale Jan. 29 through Ticketmaster.
Tickets to see Huey Lewis & the News perform on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. at The Meadows Events Center in Altoona go sale Jan. 27 through Ticketmaster. They cost $34 - $94. CV
