Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p KBXR (often known and referred to simply as BXR) is a local radio station located on Old Highway 63 in Columbia, Missouri. Its format has been Adult Album Alternative (AAA) since it went on-the-air on October 15, 1993. The first song was played at 1:06 pm and was R.E.M.'s "It's The End Of The World As We Know It". At the time, the frequency was 106.1, but it has since changed to 102.3.102.3 BXR interviews bands or singers playing in the city's various locations. These interviews are conducted "Live In Studio X." Past Studio X guests have included Joe Strummer of The Clash, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Dave Matthews, Wilco, and Sheryl Crow (who attended the University of Missouri in Columbia). In 2005, KBXR released a CD compilation of songs recorded at the station, called Live from Studio X. Proceeds from the CD sales went to the Central Missouri Humane Society. The station released a second CD in December 2008 called Live from Studio X, Volume 2. The proceeds from this project go to Boys and Girls Town of Missouri.Annually, during Thanksgiving and about a week after that BXR has a "B to X" special event where the station airs its entire song library alphabetically with no repeats starting with song titles that begin with the letter B and ending with song titles that begin with the letter X. Many \ lesser known songs by various popular bands and singers are aired right along with more popular chart toppers. Also, this event allows various versions of the same song that have been remixed or remade to be heard back-to-back since the songs are spelled the same alphabetically.102.3 BXR has had a long list of top entertainers play for the annual birthday party at the Blue Note.1st Birthday (1994): Dave Matthews Band (A bootleg from this show is available here.) 2nd Birthday: Graham Parker 3rd Birthday: Wallflowers 4th Birthday: Steve Earle w/ the Bottle Rockets 5th Birthday: Cowboy Junkies 6th Birthday: Sonia Dada 7th Birthday: Fastball 8th Birthday: Ryan Adams w/ Leona Ness 9th Birthday: Beth Orton 10th Birthday: Howie Day 11th Birthday: - 12th Birthday: Guster 13th Birthday: Pete Yorn 14th Birthday: Modest Mouse 15th Birthday (3 separate shows): Rhett Miller of the Old 97's, Mason Jennings and Amos Lee 16th Birthday: Son Volt 17th Birthday: Hold Steady 18th Birthday: The Jayhawks 19th Birthday: The English Beat 20th Birthday: Frank TurnerThe daily 102.3 BXR line-up includes:6:00am-9:00m - The BXR Morning Show, featuring Simon Rose and Hillary Gordon who has been with BXR since its inception. Simon originally did the afternoon show until he moved to mornings in May 2008.9:00am–11:00am Hillary Gordon featuring the Workday Express from 9:00 to about 10:40.11:00am–2:00pm This slot was previously filled by Spencer Kane, who left BXR in July 2013.2:00-7:00pm - Mo Louis, featuring "What's New For Dinner," a new-music feature that airs weekdays at 6pm. Mo returned to BXR in June 2012 after Paul Rotter departed.Other hosts:Tony Barbis (host of the Acoustic Sunrise every Sunday 6-9am)KBXR on-air Alums: Mike Richter, Dave Taylor, Brent Gardner, Terry Moses & Naomi Soule (hosts of the original Morning Show), Kim Jackson, Jeff Sweatman, Lana Trezise, Mason Neff, Kevin Redding, Keefer, Chris Bradshaw, Clay Matthews, Liz Mozzocco, Tim Lloyd, David Robinson, Leslie Scott, Paul Rotter, Bluesman B, who died in July 2012, and Spencer Kane.Former features/shows:The Three Course Lunch: This feature aired at the 12:00 pm hour. Three songs by three different artists would be played. This show was replaced by Lunch Online.. }
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- KBXR abstract "KBXR (often known and referred to simply as BXR) is a local radio station located on Old Highway 63 in Columbia, Missouri. Its format has been Adult Album Alternative (AAA) since it went on-the-air on October 15, 1993. The first song was played at 1:06 pm and was R.E.M.'s "It's The End Of The World As We Know It". At the time, the frequency was 106.1, but it has since changed to 102.3.102.3 BXR interviews bands or singers playing in the city's various locations. These interviews are conducted "Live In Studio X." Past Studio X guests have included Joe Strummer of The Clash, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Dave Matthews, Wilco, and Sheryl Crow (who attended the University of Missouri in Columbia). In 2005, KBXR released a CD compilation of songs recorded at the station, called Live from Studio X. Proceeds from the CD sales went to the Central Missouri Humane Society. The station released a second CD in December 2008 called Live from Studio X, Volume 2. The proceeds from this project go to Boys and Girls Town of Missouri.Annually, during Thanksgiving and about a week after that BXR has a "B to X" special event where the station airs its entire song library alphabetically with no repeats starting with song titles that begin with the letter B and ending with song titles that begin with the letter X. Many \ lesser known songs by various popular bands and singers are aired right along with more popular chart toppers. Also, this event allows various versions of the same song that have been remixed or remade to be heard back-to-back since the songs are spelled the same alphabetically.102.3 BXR has had a long list of top entertainers play for the annual birthday party at the Blue Note.1st Birthday (1994): Dave Matthews Band (A bootleg from this show is available here.) 2nd Birthday: Graham Parker 3rd Birthday: Wallflowers 4th Birthday: Steve Earle w/ the Bottle Rockets 5th Birthday: Cowboy Junkies 6th Birthday: Sonia Dada 7th Birthday: Fastball 8th Birthday: Ryan Adams w/ Leona Ness 9th Birthday: Beth Orton 10th Birthday: Howie Day 11th Birthday: - 12th Birthday: Guster 13th Birthday: Pete Yorn 14th Birthday: Modest Mouse 15th Birthday (3 separate shows): Rhett Miller of the Old 97's, Mason Jennings and Amos Lee 16th Birthday: Son Volt 17th Birthday: Hold Steady 18th Birthday: The Jayhawks 19th Birthday: The English Beat 20th Birthday: Frank TurnerThe daily 102.3 BXR line-up includes:6:00am-9:00m - The BXR Morning Show, featuring Simon Rose and Hillary Gordon who has been with BXR since its inception. Simon originally did the afternoon show until he moved to mornings in May 2008.9:00am–11:00am Hillary Gordon featuring the Workday Express from 9:00 to about 10:40.11:00am–2:00pm This slot was previously filled by Spencer Kane, who left BXR in July 2013.2:00-7:00pm - Mo Louis, featuring "What's New For Dinner," a new-music feature that airs weekdays at 6pm. Mo returned to BXR in June 2012 after Paul Rotter departed.Other hosts:Tony Barbis (host of the Acoustic Sunrise every Sunday 6-9am)KBXR on-air Alums: Mike Richter, Dave Taylor, Brent Gardner, Terry Moses & Naomi Soule (hosts of the original Morning Show), Kim Jackson, Jeff Sweatman, Lana Trezise, Mason Neff, Kevin Redding, Keefer, Chris Bradshaw, Clay Matthews, Liz Mozzocco, Tim Lloyd, David Robinson, Leslie Scott, Paul Rotter, Bluesman B, who died in July 2012, and Spencer Kane.Former features/shows:The Three Course Lunch: This feature aired at the 12:00 pm hour. Three songs by three different artists would be played. This show was replaced by Lunch Online.".