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Coordinates: 32°24′54.00″N 110°42′56.00″W / 32.415°N 110.71556°W / 32.415; -110.71556

KXCI is a "community radio" radio station that serves Tucson, Arizona. KXCI broadcasts on the frequency of 91.3 MHz. Programs include talk shows, music shows and call-in shows. The call letters come from the Roman numeral for 91—XCI.

History[link]

In the late 1970s, several people began work on the station when it was realized that there was a need for a more eclectic and diverse radio station than many felt was available, and began preliminary work on the idea, which after a frequency search and FCC filings, gained a construction permit in November 1982.

The original idea regarding callsigns was to have a contest to come up with one and see if it was available. However, upon receiving a letter from the FCC regarding the need to select a callsign, a volunteer came up with the 'KXCI' idea, and that was the top submission of five sent to the FCC. Those calls were available and were assigned.

Only one year later, on November 19, 1983, at 7pm, the station went live on the air. After a stunt format of reggae for two days to promote a station benefit concert featuring Eek-A-Mouse, then began a three week promotion called the 'Big Broadcast of 1983. This was a journey in sound from creation through the present and when music that is known came around it went through just about all the genres, ending on December 5th with a live concert at the studios.

Rumors of final formats were rampant. This included one that the station was going to take an urban contemporary format 24/7, causing KHYT 1330 to bill itself as 'Tucson's First Rock and Soul Station'. KHYT's promotion abruptly died once the true format was known, a 'music mix' during the day, and over 29 musical styles and genres nights and weekends. The station still airs many genres and styles not generally found on other stations in the Tucson market.

The station originally was at 91.7 FM. In the early 90s the station moved to the present 91.3 frequency to permit the station now known as KFMA 92.1 to raise its power so it could cover more of the Tucson area.

Programming[link]

KXCI generally plays what may be termed an eclectic mix, featuring both lesser-known acts alongside well-known acts. The type of music varies wildly, ranging from (but by no means limited to) alternative to country to blues to jazz, often within a short time. In addition, there are many specialty shows (mostly on weeknights and weekends) which focus on a particular genre. KXCI is also the local radio carrier for Democracy Now!.

The station does not have traditional commercials, although the disc jockeys will occasionally read public service announcements and plug the station's sponsors.

See also[link]

• List of radio stations in Arizona

External links[link]

• KXCI Website
• Query the FCC's FM station database for KXCI
• Radio-Locator information on KXCI
• Query Arbitron's FM station database for KXCI

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DavĂ­d Garza
DavĂ­d Garza at the Austin City Limits Music Festival 2009
Background information
Born	(1971-02-04) February 4, 1971 (age 41) Irving, Texas United States
Genres	Indie Rock
Occupations	Musician, songwriter, producer
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, keyboard instruments, drums, bass guitar
Years active	1989–present
Labels	Wide Open Records, Lava/Atlantic
Associated acts	Twang Twang Shock-A-Boom, DavĂ­d Garza & The Lovebeads, DAH-VEED
Website	www.davidgarza.com

DavĂ­d Garza is an Austin-based, American singer-songwriter who infuses rock and pop with a Latin feel and whose vocal style draws comparisons to Freddie Mercury, Jeff Buckley, Donovan and Robert Plant.^[1]

Biography[link]

In 1989, following stints in numerous high-school bands, Garza enrolled in the University of Texas at Austin, where he and his band Twang Twang Shock-A-Boom (named in reference to the guitar, bass, and drums of the group) gained industry attention for Garza's combination of pop-savvy songwriting and Robert Plant-style vocals. After leaving the group to go solo, he formed a new backup band and gigged continually around and outside the Texas area, billed as DavĂ­d Garza & The Lovebeads and later as DAH-VEED.

A third generation Mexican-American, David grew up between Dallas and Fort Worth. Before he was old enough to get into clubs, Garza was handpicked by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians to open for them in the funky warehouse district of Deep Ellum. He played solo gigs by night and attended Catholic high school by day. After accepting a classical guitar scholarship at UT Austin, he dropped out a year later to be a full-time rocker

Garza released a flurry of solo cassettes and CDs, selling them for $5 and $10, respectively. He calls this the “Single Bill Theory,” one he maintains to the present day. He performed tirelessly on the regional club and college circuit, ultimately striking a major-label deal, in 1996. At first, Garza rebuffed various major label recording offers, choosing instead to record and distribute music on his own label, Wide Open Records. After releasing nine records and selling 30,000 copies on his own,^[2] he eventually signed with Lava/Atlantic and was featured on the Great Expectations soundtrack. His major-label debut, This Euphoria, followed in April 1998. For This Euphoria, he was featured in an ad campaign for Best Buy, saying "You don't know me but you will." He took over production duties for his second Lava/Atlantic record, 2001's Overdub, and brought in Will Calhoun and Doug Wimbish, the drummer and bassist of Living Colour as his backup band for the sessions. Juliana Hatfield contributed backing vocals on the song "Keep On Crying."

In 1999, at the height of his touring popularity, David was voted 2nd only behind Stevie Ray Vaughan as Austin Musician of the Decade (Austin Chronicle).

In subsequent years, Garza has returned to releasing his music independently and plays frequently in Texas and in Los Angeles. A series of regular shows at L.A.'s Club Largo showcased his skill as a solo performer on both piano and guitar. During Garza’s live shows, people as highly regarded as producer/soundtrack icon Jon Brion, Nickel Creek, Grant Lee Phillips and Fiona Apple regularly sat in with him. He has also done extensive work as a producer and session musician.

His song "Butterflies" was featured in the pilot episode of the TV series Veronica Mars in 2004.

Discography[link]

• Just Say Love (1991)
• Summer Songs 1 (1991)
• Summer Songs 2 (1992)
• Eyes Wide Open (1992)
• Culture Vulture (1993)
• Conmigo (1994)
• Blind Hips In Motion (1995)
• 1000 Copies (1996)
• 4-Track Manifesto EP (1997)
• This Euphoria (1998)
• Kingdom Come and Go (1999)
• Summer Songs 3 (2000)
• Overdub (2001)
• Alarm/Alarm Spring (2002)
• Summer Songs 4 (2002)
• Secret Album (2003)
• Amorea (2003)
• Covers/Colcha (2003)
• Summer Songs 5 (2003)
• A Strange Mess of Flowers (box set) (2004)
• Oh Dread EP (download) (2005)
• May Ides EP (download)(2005)
• Chuy Chuy Yall EP (download) (2005)
• Summer Songs 6 (2005)
• Sound of Music EP (download) (2005)
• DavĂ­d Garza (2005 Tour CD) (2005)
• Slaughterhouse Jive (download)(2008)
• filmusic (download) (2008)
• Dream Delay (2008)
• Summer Songs 7 (2009)
• AD HOC (2009)
• Dream Demos (2009)
• The Road To ACL (2010)
• "Oversea" (2011)
• "Sleep" (2012)

Collaborations[link]

Throughout his career, David Garza has done studio and live session work for a number of artists. In 1994, he played on the album Woman As Salvation, by fellow Texans Jackopierce. He contributed guitar and production to Juliana Hatfield's Beautiful Creature in 2000, and toured as keyboardist for Alejandro Escovedo in 2001. The same year, he played on the soundtrack for the film Spy Kids. In 2002, he worked with Rhett Miller on The Instigator, and in 2004 he appeared on Hanson's record Underneath. In 2005, he toured with Fiona Apple on her Extraordinary Machine tour, performing both as the opening act and as a guitarist in her backing band.^[3] He also played on Blues Traveler's 2007 album, Cover Yourself.^[4]

Notes[link]

1. ^ "Album Of The Week" New York Times
2. ^ "Run With It - David Garza's having a ball with This Euphoria" Texas Monthly
3. ^ Variety
4. ^ Allmusic

External links[link]

• DavĂ­d Garza official site
• DavĂ­d Garza on Myspace
• David Garza Profile at Allmusic
• David Garza Profile on RollingStone.com