John Richards

We'd love to turn you on.... Any phone contributions to KEXP today are automatically entered into a drawing for VIP passes to Seattle's Capitol Hill Block Party, July 25-27, 2014. Call 206-903-5397 or 1- 866-903-5397 now.

The Pixies!!! Anyone who calls during the morning show will be entered in a drawing to win a pair of 3-day passes to Bumbershoot over the Labor Day weekend. The phone number is 206-903-5397 or, toll-free, 1-866-903-5397.

"To be here, and now, and who we are...." KEXP champions and supports music like this Elbow song every day. You can champion KEXP right now, online at kexp.org or by phoning 206-903-5397.

When you're sitting/walking/sleeping "under the Milky Way tonight," appreciate the fact that you are a KEXP supporter. Phone 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

What a great running song. You can hear terrific running music in John's recent running podcasts. These podcasts are free to download and are available because of the ongoing support of listeners like you. Donate now at kexp.org.

The KEXP blog introduced this Tom Vek album a week before it was released: blog.kexp.org You can support independent programming with your contribution to KEXP. Call 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

Did you know that KEXP has more than 5800 Amplifiers Club members? Amplifiers allow us to have only a one-day fundraising drive in the summer, so that we can play more music. Become an Amplifier today. Call 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

Call now and make a gift of $500.00 or more and, in addition to your thank-you gifts, you'll receive 4 tickets to the sold-out KEXP Kid's Dance party. The phone number is 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

Alex Ounsworth, frontman for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, sat down recently in the KEXP studio for an impromptu session: blog.kexp.org Where else but KEXP is there the flexibility to allow this kind of programming? Become a KEXP supporter today at kexp.org.

Read about "Super Duper Alice Cooper," the new documentary about Alice Cooper's life: www.theguardian.com KEXP's music curators are able to juxtapose a 1979 song like this one with the previous 2014 Clap Your Hands song. Donate today at 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

This station not only plays innovative music, but provides information and context about the music. Ramones were one of the subjects of a KEXP documentary---"Punk Evolution": kexp.org Donate online at kexp.org or by phone at 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

This is new music by Caribou, being played on KEXP long before the October album release date. Think about that. KEXP's mission is to facilitate the process of music discovery. Power KEXP by becoming a donor today.

If you call now with a $500 tax-deductible donation, you'll receive tickets for four people to KEXP's sold-out Kid's Dance party hosted by John Richards. The phone number is 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

It's time to dance right over to that phone and become a KEXP contributor by calling 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397. If you're sitting at your computer, wriggle gracefully in your seat and contribute online at kexp.org

"There will be feasting and dancing in Jerusalem next year...." Support the station that stands with its listeners, whether they are suffering or celebrating. Donate today at kexp.org

"I knew John had a rockin' show the first time I tuned in...." There's such wit, good humor, humanity, and compassion on The Morning Show. Make sure that KEXP's extraordinary programs continue with your contribution. Call 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

If you've been putting off making a donation to KEXP until the last day of the drive, guess what? It is the last day of the drive---the only day of the drive. Donate today at kexp.org or call 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

The Friday song is much loved by children (and their parents) who listen faithfully to The Morning Show. Your contribution makes such a difference in continuing the Music That Matters. Donate at kexp.org or by calling 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

If you donate before 9:00 a.m. with a $240 or more gift, an anonymous donor will match your gift. Give today online at kexp.org or cal 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397

Happy Fathers' Day. KEXP allows its music curators to program independently. there's no corporate pressure to only play particular songs. Support the Music That Matters with your donation to KEXP.

Did you know that KEXP has Amplifiers donors from every state and 13 countries, including Australia, Brazil, UK, and Sweden? Become an Amplifiers Club member yourself by calling 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

February 7th is now International Clash Day, a world-wide holiday begun here on The Morning Show. Novel and creative programming is part of the charm of KEXP. You can keep music like this going when you support KEXP at kexp.org or by calling 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

Anyone who calls during The Morning Show will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of 3-day passes to the 2014 Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival. The number to call is 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

"Radio, live transmission..." The key word is "live"--music that is programmed by human beings, music that is unique and responsive. Keep that music going by becoming a KEXP donor online at kexp.org or by calling 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

Everyone who calls in during the drive today will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of passes to the Capitol Hill Block Party on July 25th-27th, 2014 The phone number is 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

This One-Day Drive is all about the shows you depend on and the importance of KEXP in your life. Your support helps this valuable music and community resource stay alive. Donate now at kexp.org

The power to keep this station on the air rests with you. Keep the Music That Matters alive with your donation at kexp.org

We've had a challenge from an anonymous donor. If you give $240 ($20 a month) or more before 10:00 a.m., your gift will be matched. Power the music you love by donating now. Call 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397. Don't forget to vote for your favorite in the Hood to Hood Challenge.

Demonstrate your independent spirit by supporting the independent spirit of KEXP. Your support ensures that the process of discovery will continue. Donate online at kexp.org or by calling 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

Bob Mould, a great friend of KEXP, played live on Tuesday, June 10th. You can stream that performance here: kexp.org KEXP has more than 500 live performances a year, thanks to the generosity of donors like you. Contribute at kexp.org or by calling 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

Please go online at kexp.org or call a volunteer at 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397 and let us know how much you love this one-day, 12-hour drive instead of the typical public radio drive of 8 or 10 days.

Listen to a live concert by The New Pornographers for KEXP VIP Club members at Seattle's Triple Door several years ago. When you become a VIP Club member, you receive invitations to these performances. Donate now by calling 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

We're coming to the end of The Morning Show. Show your support for the show, for John, and for KEXP by calling 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397 now.

Don't think, "Give until it hurts." Think instead, "Give until it feels good." You will feel so connected to KEXP and the music community when you become a donor to KEXP. You can give online at kexp.org or by calling 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.

Yesterday, John had a show celebrating releases in 1994. Check out his blog post with music videos from the best of 1994 on the KEXP Blog: blog.kexp.org Become a donor to support this content today!