Monica Reina, Station Manager
The event was held at Jazz, TX and included a delicious appetizer menu of brisket tacos, vegetable kebobs, creamed spinach stuffed mushrooms, chips and queso, plus speciality Jazz, TX cocktails. The event also included an awards ceremony recognizing Jazz and Indie Overnight volunteer hosts who have reached milestone anniversaries with KRTU.
The following hosts received recognition for 5 years of service to KRTU: Ron Brown for “Life Tunes”, Gibby Diaz for “The Cool Out”, and Chris Galvan for both “NU Standards” and “Stoically Stoic”.
JJ Lopez received recognition for 10 years of dedicated service as host of “The Diggin’ Deep Soul Shakedown.”
Barry Brake, Darren Kuper and Greg Norris received an appreciation award for 15 years as hosts of “The Jazz Protagonists”. Aaron Prado of “Aaron Prado Presents” also received the 15-year appreciation award.
Melanie Cordell, host of “Sweet Beats”, received her award for 20 years of unique programming and dedicated service to the KRTU community.
Honorable mentions were given to the following hosts with over 20-years of service to KRTU: Markus Haas of “The Haas Party” for 22 years, Michael Thomas of “ Music for Listeners” for 26 years, Chuck Parrish of “Riffs” and previous show “The Jazz Lab” for 27 years and Bradley Kayser of “Riffs” and previous show “The Jitterbug Waltz” for 33 years.
We’re truly fortunate to have our dedicated volunteer hosts who graciously share their time, passion, and music knowledge with KRTU listeners and supporters. Our specialty shows set us apart from other commercial and non-commercial radio stations, with hosts who provide their insight and appreciation for the music every time they crack the mic. Cheers to all of our hosts who brighten and inspire our community of independent listeners in San Antonio, TX at KRTU 91.7 FM.
Photos of the event can be viewed here.