Programs and on Air Personalities
  • Blood on the Saddle

    Blood On The Saddle

    Monday :: 8-10pm

    The Kranky Kowboy

    A weekly program of Country & Western music with announcements. You can view setlists from old shows.

  • HiMom! Music Hour

    HiMom! Music Hour

    Tuesdays :: 8-10am

    DJ Trafton

    I play a mix of new indie/electropop stuff (like the notwist, q and not u, daedelus, simian and broken social scene) and sometimes I get nostalgic and play older stuff that I consider to be classic like the Clash, the Kinks, Elvis Costello and Pavement. Read More

  • Lithium Picnic

    The Lithium Picnic

    Wednesday :: 4-6pm

    D.J. Grey

    HyperEclectic mix of Psychedelia, Experimental, Neo-Folk, Electronica or whatever else strikes my fancy. Tune in, Turn on & Drop out.

  • cicada

    Cicada (sub) Media

    Thursday :: Noon-2 pm

    David Gracon

    The general format of Cicada (sub) Media is a focus on new (and sometimes older) indie, post-punk, post-rock, oddball electronica, ambient/minimalism, and various avant-gardisms. I'm very open to audience participation and dialog, and I have an on-air haiku contest Read More
  • The Funhouse

    The Funhouse

    Wednesday :: 8-10am

    DJ Vince

    A fun mix of music from the twenties to tomorrow. Funk, punk, swing, hiphop, crooners, crazies and sountracks. Regulars include, iggy, carmen miranda, fletcher henderson,patsy cline, peaches, blondie, jimmy durante, oscar, ernie, cookie monste ,and the Rocket from the TOMBS. Hosted by me, disc jockey vince, the funhopusr, where there is no word "genre."

  • The Roots and Kulcha Radio Hour

    The Roots and Kulcha Radio Show

    Thursdays :: 8-10pm

    King Toby

    The Roots and Kulcha Radio Show stands at the frontlines of the Roots Reggae Movement. Each 'strong' InI will bring the I dem the hardest tunes coming out of Jamaica, the Virgin Islands, Trinidad, Africa, the United States, Europe and beyond. Read More

  • The Oblique Musique and Krautrock Cache

    The Oblique Musique and Krautrock Cache

    Thursday+Friday :: midnight- 2am

    Dr. Nothing

    Search along with the Doctor of Nothing as he picks through a golden treasure trove of obscure sonic rarities from that seminal music geek's shopping guide, the infamous NWW List and the mighty German Progressive movement. Be ready to open your third ear wide and let the musical madness melt your mind.

  • The Girls Room

    The Lane and Cara Variety

    Fridays :: 10am-noon

    DJs Lane and Cara

    You won't want to miss the famous on-air banter and clever themes of this amusing husband-and-wife show such as "Bad Music by Bad Actors", "60 Songs in 60 Minutes", "Coffee and Cigarettes", "Tribute Bands and Cover Songs", "Inappropriate Love", "Music by Openly Gay Artists", and more. Every Friday from 11-noon (summertime 10-noon).

  • The Lonely Guy Radio Program

    The Lonely Guy Radio Program

    Saturday :: 10am-noon

    The Lonely Guy

    The soundtrack to your bloody mary breakfast, the Lonely Guy Radio Program has ruined tranquil Saturday mornings since 1993. Tune in for an eclectic mix of punk, techno, dance tunes, classic college radio staples and indie-rock goodness. Give it a try, it might not suck that bad.

  • Best Friends's Radio Music Show

    Best Friends's Radio Music Show

    Sunday :: 8-10am

    DJ Athens

    An exalted song-fest fashioned to alarm and impress you, and convert you from the lame ho-hum of all things unimpressive. Tune in to hear songs you can listen to. Hear your favorite tunes here, when you listen to this show. PLEASANT PLEASING WELCOME

  • The Crescent Gibbous

    Seventy-Two Hundred Seconds

    Sunday :: 8-10pm

    Jonathan

    News and documentaries covering US/world events; the mass media; the advertising and public relations industries; and the interrelationship between mass media, the US government, and corporations shape public opinion.

  • The Sunday Morning Hangover

    The Sunday Morning Hangover

    Sunday :: 10am-noon

    Marc Time

    The Sunday Morning Hangover has been entertaining Eugene since 2002 by playing musical genres like Exotica, Lounge, International, Found Music, Stupid Songs, Bizarre Children’s Music, Jazz, Rock, Country, Folk, Classical, Nostalgia, and Comedy Read More

  • The Jazz Trip

    RogB Radio

    Sunday :: 2-4pm

    RogB

    Playing a hand-picked selection of LPs and new CDs, RogB brings listeners a program of soulful, funky tunes, including jazz, MPB, even disco. Check his blog for past shows and playlists.

  • Whiteaker Radio

    Whiteaker Radio

    Sunday :: 4-6pm

    Jc Spiva

    Former military broadcaster and UO Grad JC Spiva plays an eclectic mix of Space, Ambient, Ethnic, IDM, World and Atmospheric music. Once every two months an "outside-the-box" show is featured. Spend your Sunday tuning in and enjoying music that enhances self-exploration. "We're not wearing anything but our headphones!"

  • The Sunday Night Sleepover

    The Sunday Night Sleepover

    Sundays :: 10pm-midnight

    Cara and Ida

    End your weekend by tuning in for 2 hours of (mostly new) indie pop/rock with an occasional pop classic - basically whatever songs have been stuck in our heads for the past week. Check out our past playlists and see musicians we are fans of here.

  • Notes From The Underground

    Notes From The Underground

    Sun-Mon :: midnight-2am

    DJ Abulikah

    Featuring experimental, noise, industrial and goth. Notes From the Underground is your surreal voyage through the netherworlds of the underground. Join me as we stick our tongues out at the crystal palace of the established musical genres.

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  • Susan Klein Design Studio: Friends with Heart

    Feb 12 :: 9:00am

    "Friends with Heart" and will feature, photography, mixed media fiber art, glass and metal jewelry, original art, ceramics and many cards including one of a kind Valentines. The artists also will collecting funds to benefit the non-profit, Ophelia's Place. Other dates: Sat. Feb. 13th 11-5pm and Sun. Feb. 14th 12-4pm with free afternoon tea with artists!

  • KWVA Live Broadcast of Oregon Hockey v. PSU @ Lane County Ice

    Feb 12 :: 7:00pm


  • KWVA Live Broadcast of Oregon Hockey v. PSU @ Lane County Ice

    Feb 13 :: 9:00pm


  • P.O.S. live at WOW Hall

    Feb 14 :: 12:00pm

    All Ages. $13.00 Advance. $15.00 Day Of Show. Tickets available from TicketMaster. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

  • KWVA DJs @ Common Grounds

    Feb 17 :: 9:00pm

    KWVA DJs will be providing music for the area of Common Grounds every Wednesday during the school year from 9-11pm! Stop by for free music and get some food!

  • KWVA Live Broadcast of Oregon Lacrosse vs. Bonaventure @ Pape Field

    Feb 21 :: 11:00am


  • Free Speech Radio News broadcast

    Mar 1 :: 6:00pm


  • KWVA DJs @ Common Grounds

    Mar 3 :: 9:00pm

    KWVA DJs will be providing music for the area of Common Grounds every Wednesday during the school year from 9-11pm! Stop by for free music and get some food!

  • KWVA Live Broadcast of Oregon Lacrosse v. Louisville @ Pape Field

    Mar 6 :: 1:00pm


  • Democracy Now! broadcast

    Mar 8 :: 7:00am


news

KWVA is hiring the following student stipend positions for the 08-09 term: Assistant General Manager, Assistant News Director, Assistant Sports Director and Production Director.

More information: about these positions.

Join the KWVA Facebook group!

be a KWVA Dj

Being a KWVA DJ, newscaster or sportscaster is not only a lot of fun but also a great way to get broadcast training and experience. Both students and community members can apply. Experience is not necessary but you must live in the Eugene/Springfield area and be willing to do an early morning show.

More information about how to be a KWVA DJ/Announcer.

get your band on air

KWVA offers a rare, unrivalled mix of music that can't be found anyplace else. We are always looking for up-and coming bands and encourage established bands to keep us in the loop. KWVA also offers opportunities for on air interviews and in-studio performances.

For information on how to submit your music, contact the KWVA Music Director. For information on getting a interview or in studio preformance, contact the KWVA Marketing Director. Or call the station at 541.346.4091

volunteer at kwva

Volunteers are the backbone of KWVA and the key to our success. Each week, it takes over 90 volunteers to keep the station on air live 24-hours a day.

KWVA is the only place on campus where student volunteers can gain broadcast, production and radio operation experience. From marketing to programming, to news and production, student and community volunteers keep KWVA going and growing.

More information about the exciting KWVA volunteer opportunities.

contact kwva

KWVA is located on the Mezzanine Level of the Erb Memorial Union.

Mailing Adress:

KWVA Eugene, 88.1 FM

PO Box 3157

Eugene, OR 97403

Phone: 541.346.4091

Fax: 541.346.0648

Request Line: 541.346.0645

Email

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