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In solidarity with our former Monday night showmates 7 Layer Dip and in keeping with the silent beats from our radio sisters at Drop Beats Not Bombs, the Kraken runs silent tonight.  We’ll still have plenty of music but without all that talking.  Who knows, you might like it better.  Go to wpvm.org to view the playlist.  Check it out tonight from 8-10pm.

Join me Monday as we revisit that golden age, the 1980′s!  We’ll be featuring one of those old 24 Page Read-Along Book and Records entitled “E.T.: The Extraterrestrial” narrated by a young Drew Barrymore!  We’ll hear songs from The Chameleons, Suzanne Vega, The Cure, Shonen Knife, The Dead Milkmen and many more!  I’ll have a special guest co-host—- join me from 10-noon on Monday!

To show our support for fellow volunteers at the station;  in honor of the hard work and dedication given by them, and to protest recent decisions unfairly made regarding the cancellation of “7 Layer Dip”,  Molly and Lucia have opted to host DROP BEATS NOT BOMBS this Saturday, August 30, 8-10pm, in silence.  

We will continue to play all your favorite beats and rhymes and will even be available for requests, but will remain silent hosts until further notice.  Our interview scheduled for this week with 1865 will be recorded and saved for another show. Please stream online or access our archive for a playlist.  Thank you for your love, support and listening ears.

Peace.

The Pack heirs have prevailed in their lawsuit against Buncombe County and Stewart Coleman. The Parkside Condominium project appears to be dead. Read the Mountain Express story here. Tune in to Making Progress: News for a Change Monday at 7 pm. for details and discussion of what happens next.

Today’s guest on Listen 2 Women will be The Edgy Mama, Anne Fitten Glenn, author of the weekly Mountain Xpress column of the same name.  Tune in from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 to hear Shelley and Leah’s conversation with our own local Edgy Mama.  We’ll talk about kids and parenting, but also beer and who knows what else. 

The goal of Listen 2 Women is to be a forum for women’s voices.  If you miss the show live, check it out on WPVM’s archives page.  Just click on Listen 2 Women.

In solidarity with Gillian Coat , Simone ,  their show  ” 7 layer dip ” been abruptly cancelled, add the resignation of Jason , our manager at the station   , the Paris of the South radio hour is taking a leave of absence and will not be on the air next week until changes and new policies  in the structure happen .

At this moment the station  cannot guarantee and support “ freedom of speech”   and the community spirit  that I cherished since I  moved to Asheville 15 years ago.

This last show is dedicated to Gillian, Simone , and Jason and to all of you  who have by your  presence , voluntarism , devotion, passion  and commitment,  created a real community radio during my time (117 shows). On this last one you will hear the greatest French song ever written (with all its covers) ” With time , love goes away  ” by Leo Ferre   .

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE HOMAGE !(starting wed-midnight)

I love you all , au revoir et a bientot .

FRANCOIS MANAVIT (francois@redherringpuppets.com)

my very best,
Peter

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