That's how Flee, music director at the station, headlined an e-mail he sent this morning. He continued:

Doubtful — but it looks like the amount of music is going to be reduced. During our current pledge drive, news and public affairs has been frequently out performing music. Especially vulnerable are the drive time shows (M-F 6-9a and 4-5p).

If you like to hear music in the afternoon, we need to hear from you today (Monday 3/30) between 4 and 6pm. Every pledge is a vote for MUSIC! A $5 pledge is a vote, a $1000 pledge is a vote.

Keep fresh un-boring music alive at 88.5.

Thanks,

Flee

If you can’t call or e-mail in between 4 and 6 today, you can pledge for this time slot on line.

This article appears in Mar 25-31, 2009.

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