Hey Kelly, How's it working out for you?
Didn't think it could get any better --Can you say 'Karma'?
THANK YOU RFT FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT ADVOCATE
A HUGE THANK YOU TO ST. LOUIS BUSINESS OWNERS
The Business Owners Who Signed the Letter Include:
Steven Smith, The Royale Food & Spirits
Jon Parker, Parker's Table at Oakland & Yale
Jeff and Randy Vines, STL-Style
David Kirkland, Turn Restaurant & David Kirkland Catering
Suzie Hanneke Westerbeck, Westwood Catering, Deli & Grocery
Jake Hafner, Civil Life Brewing Co.
Tom & Laura Ray - Vintage Vinyl
Robyn Niesmann, The Mud House
Kitt Villasis-Corbin, La Patisserie by Kitt Villasis-Corbin
Eric Woods, The Firecracker Press
Joe Jackson, Jackson Pianos
Stan Chisholm, Screwed Arts Collective
Peter Cohen, Stringbean Coffee
Rob Connoley, Bulrush
Josh Stevens, Reedy Press
Eliza Coreill and Kenny Snarzyk, The Crow's Nest & Eat Crow
David Wolfe, Urban Chestnut Brewing Co.
Doug Morgan, Saturn Lounge
Mike Tiefenbrun, Home Grown Trees
Brad Sarno, Sarno Music Solutions & Blue Jade Audio Mastering
John Parker, O'Connell's Pub & Jack's Joint
Matt Stuttler, The Sinkhole
Dave Drebes, Missouri Scout
Joshua Grigaitis, Pop’s Blue Moon
Tim Drescher, Kuva Coffee Co.
Jessica Douglass, Flowers & Weeds
Mo Costello, MoKaBe's Coffeehouse
Mark Pannebecker, Spine Indie Bookstore & Cafe
Andrew Ploof, Music Folk
Brian Lock, Universal Financial Group
Brian Hayes, D&H Truck & Trailer Repair
Denny Hammerstone, Hammerstone's
Stuart Keating, Earthbound Beer
Dan Trueman, Truemans Place
Chris Meyer, Kitchen Kulture/Songbird
Jesse Irwin, Carondelet Mechanical
Jack Ellman, Central Garage
Jeremy Miller, Dead Wax Records
William Pauley, Confluence Kombucha
Scott Swanston, The Gramophone
Ted Wilson, Union Loafers
Lisa Govro, Big Heart Tea Co.
Andy Foerstel and Melissa Pfeiffer, Intoxicology
Robert Frank, Ferdworks
Rich Mueller, R L Mueller Popcorn & Supply
Andy Karandzieff, Crown Candy Kitchen
Sarah Miller, Switchgrass Spirits
Connie Gress, Every Body Massage
Janet Sanders and John Leible, Perpetua Iron
Steve Pohlman, Off Broadway
Vince Valenza, Blues City Deli
Sarah Shelton, Girl Louie
Kate Estwing, City House Country Mouse
Kris Kleindienst, Left Bank Books
Sheila Shahpari, Paritta Group
Walter Volz, Karl Volz & Sons Inc. (steel fabricators)
Mike Urness, Great Planes Trading Co. (Antique Tool Specialist)
Thomas Pullen, Mojo’s Music
Mike Killian, Killian Designs/The Shoelace Factory
Linsey Estes, Allow Me Cleaning & Services
Jamie Choler and Sara Hale, Fair Shares
Rick Funcik, The Joinery Custom Woodworking
Chad Taylor, The Venice Cafe
Lori Fowler, Cielo
Lisa Frick, Lisa Frick Artwork
Ann Rabbitt, Thorn Studio
Barbara Gremaud, Sacred Garden Midwifery & Lactation
Jason McEntire, Sawhorse Recording Studios
Todd Brutcher, Southside Alchemy
Mary Engelbreit, Mary Engelbreit Studio
Jeff Lopinot, Verve Hair Salon
Kay Rye, Sole Survivor Leather
Steve and Shelly Dachroeden, The Silver Ballroom & The Waiting Room
Paul Kafalenos, Silver Wing Studio
Brian Andrew Marek, Rubberstamp Records
Kevin Belford, Devil At The Confluence
Zach Miller and Mike Zanger, Taqueria Z
Joan Lipkin, That Uppity Theatre Company
Carrie Harris, The Crack Fox
Keith A. Buchholz, Fluxus St. Louis
Lynn Terry, Zoomies Cafe
Anna Grant, Cowpunkjewels
Alex Cupp, The Stellar Hog
Elicia Eskew and Gavin Haslett, Benton Park Cafe
Julie Sommer, Sommer Property investments
Susan Barrett, Barrett Barrera Projects & projects+gallery
John Schaefering, Power Play Hockey
Bill Streeter, Hydraulic Pictures
Cody Hayo, Pretty City Gardens and Landscapes
Kate Ewing, Brick City Yoga
Tom Lane, Metro Home Care Services
Jason Mohler, Mohler Material Handling Inc.
Alex Carlson, Red Guitar Bread
The Latest Letter to the Editor - 2/4/24
How The Fiasco of Management & the Board Began:
FOUNDING VOLUNTEERS OF KDHX BEING INDUCTED INTO THE ST. LOUIS MEDIA RADIO HALL OF FAME
When KDHX started broadcasting in 1987, there was a commitment to supporting and promoting our city's musical heritage, especially its history as one of the World's Foundation Blues Music Cities. In 2017, The Radio Hall of Fame recognized 'The KDHX Blues Boys' - ART DWYER, RON EDWARDS, DENNY CLANCY, JOHN McHENRY, & TOM 'PAPA' RAY for championing not only St. Louis' rich history and legacy in The Blues, but its continuing existence in our town.
From the historical perspective given by Ron Edwards, to showcasing contemporary St. Louis artists - KDHX BECAME THE FOREMOST STATION IN THE MIDWEST FOR BLUES PROGRAMMING.
On August 1, 2022, STELLAR RADIO HOST JOHN McHENRY DIED.
Along with Denny Clancy, John's popular Thursday Drive-Time Show Blursday was enjoyed by thousands of listeners, and was one of the top 5 shows in raising donations for KDHX.
After nearly a month of no acknowledgement by management of his passing, Tom Ray in an email, took Kelly Wells to task for making no effort to honor his legacy. Her reply did not in any way admit failure on her part. In an example of "Corporate Bait & Switch," she demanded Tom to submit to a zoom meeting with a neutral facilitator for what Wells described as "CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCESS". Tom's reply was, "Kelly, there is no need for a 3rd Party to be involved---DO YOUR JOB".
Failures of Kelly Wells Continues -
At the same time, Tom 'Papa' Ray also brought up failures by Wells of having NO volunteer presence at music events promoted by KDHX - as had been standard procedure in the past to enhance station outreach to potential new listeners.
AFTER TOM 'PAPA' RAY WAS FIRED, DREA, ANDY & PAUL WERE FIRED
DREA STEIN
DREA STEIN
DREA STEIN
RADIO HOST OF
'THE OTHER ONE'
ANDY COCO
DREA STEIN
DREA STEIN
RADIO HOST OF
'THE RHYTHM SECTION'
PAUL STARK
DREA STEIN
PAUL STARK
- RADIO HOST OF 'MUSICAL MERRY-GO-ROUND'
Then, BLACK FRIDAY. NOT the way you treat loyal volunteers!
Kelly Wells, Gary Pierson & Andrea Dunn - Their Motto Should Be - IF IT'S NOT BROKE , LET'S JUST BREAK IT. They've done everything in their power to ruin a world-renowned, wonderful, and beloved radio station.
Is this the way you treat your TALENTED & DEDICATED DJs?
MICHAEL KUELKER
MICHAEL KUELKER
MICHAEL KUELKER
RADIO HOST OF
'POSITIVE VIBRATIONS'
THERE'S NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY , WHERE WE DON'T MISS YOUR TALENT & KINDNESS.
REST IN POWER MICHAEL
HOUNDDOG BROWN
MICHAEL KUELKER
MICHAEL KUELKER
RADIO HOST OF
'BOOGIE ON DOWN'
CARON HOUSE
MICHAEL KUELKER
CARON HOUSE
RADIO HOST OF
'WAX LYRICAL'
Fired because they cared & saw the injustice
ROY KASTEN
CHRISTOPHER SCHWARZ
CHRISTOPHER SCHWARZ
RADIO HOST OF
'FEEL LIKE GOING HOME'
CHRISTOPHER SCHWARZ
CHRISTOPHER SCHWARZ
CHRISTOPHER SCHWARZ
RADIO HOST OF
'NEXT EXIT'
RICH REESE
CHRISTOPHER SCHWARZ
RICH REESE
RADIO HOST OF 'POP! THE BEAT BUBBLE BURST'
DJs who cared about the music & the listeners
bobEE SWEET
CHRISTOPHER LAWYER
CHRISTOPHER LAWYER
RADIO HOST OF
'UNCONTROLLABLE URGE'
CHRISTOPHER LAWYER
CHRISTOPHER LAWYER
CHRISTOPHER LAWYER
RADIO HOST OF
'HIP CITY'
JOHN WENDLAND
CHRISTOPHER LAWYER
JOHN WENDLAND
RADIO HOST OF 'MEMPHIS TO MANCHESTER'
Then, there are those long-time, cherished DJs who resigned
PROFESSOR SKANK
PROFESSOR SKANK
PROFESSOR SKANK
RADIO HOST OF
'POSITIVE VIBES'
ART DWYER
PROFESSOR SKANK
PROFESSOR SKANK
RADIO HOST OF
'BLUES IN THE NIGHT'
ITAL K
PROFESSOR SKANK
ITAL K
RADIO HOST OF 'ENGLISH POUND RADIO'
OR Went on Strike
STEVE PICK
STEVE PICK
STEVE PICK
RADIO HOST OF
'SOUND SALVATION'
AL SWACKER
STEVE PICK
STEVE PICK
RADIO HOST OF
'THE GREASER'S LUNCHBOX'
TIM RAKEL
STEVE PICK
TIM RAKEL
RADIO HOST OF 'MYSTERY TRAIN'
"You have to listen to your audience" - Art Dwyer
BRIAN LOCK
MARK SUNNYBOY MASON
MARK SUNNYBOY MASON
RADIO HOST OF
'UNIVERSAL DEFAULT'
MARK SUNNYBOY MASON
MARK SUNNYBOY MASON
MARK SUNNYBOY MASON
RADIO HOST OF
'HOWZIT BAYOU'
JEFF CORBIN
MARK SUNNYBOY MASON
JEFF CORBIN
RADIO HOST OF 'THE BACK COUNTRY'
MATTY DREAD
MR. ROOTS & GLENDA VOLK
MR. ROOTS & GLENDA VOLK
RADIO HOST OF
'THE NIGHT SHIFT'
MR. ROOTS & GLENDA VOLK
MR. ROOTS & GLENDA VOLK
MR. ROOTS & GLENDA VOLK
RADIO HOST OF
'THE NIGHT SHIFT'
NICK COWIN
MR. ROOTS & GLENDA VOLK
NICK COWIN
RADIO HOST OF 'TRAIN OF THOUGHT'
The Latest Deparures of Veteran Staff
DR. JEFF HALLAZGO
WALTER & WILLA VOLZ
WALTER & WILLA VOLZ
RADIO HOST OF
'THE BIG BANG'
WALTER & WILLA VOLZ
WALTER & WILLA VOLZ
WALTER & WILLA VOLZ
RADIO HOSTS OF
"BLUEGRASS BREAKDOWN'
EVERYONE ASKS - HOW CAN WE HELP?
SAVE KDHX FACEBOOK PAGE
LOVE OF KDHX - League of Volunteer Enthusiasts
LOVE OF KDHX - League of Volunteer Enthusiasts
A community group to organize & protest the publicized & documented mistreatment by Community Radio Station KDHX 88.1 Leadership, so to protest the mistreatment of the DJs, Employees, & affected Community.
This group is a collaborative space for the community to amplify the voices of those immediately affected & endorse calls to action by
A community group to organize & protest the publicized & documented mistreatment by Community Radio Station KDHX 88.1 Leadership, so to protest the mistreatment of the DJs, Employees, & affected Community.
This group is a collaborative space for the community to amplify the voices of those immediately affected & endorse calls to action by the DJs, striking DJs, former DJ’s & former Employees, Associates of KDHX, as well as those directly experiencing retaliation by Leadership.
LOVE OF KDHX - League of Volunteer Enthusiasts
LOVE OF KDHX - League of Volunteer Enthusiasts
LOVE OF KDHX - League of Volunteer Enthusiasts
LOVE of KDHX has a great page tracking where the fired & striking DJs currently are hosting new shows. Check it out! We are all working together to make this thing right AGAIN.
Find out what's going on with our organization. A list of upcoming events where we connect with the community. And a couple terrific interviews: one with a St.
LOVE of KDHX has a great page tracking where the fired & striking DJs currently are hosting new shows. Check it out! We are all working together to make this thing right AGAIN.
Find out what's going on with our organization. A list of upcoming events where we connect with the community. And a couple terrific interviews: one with a St. Louis musician Dan C. Roth, who participated in the Save KDHX - The Album project and exiled veteran KDHX DJ, Roy Kasten. Check it out!
FIND OUT WHAT'S GOING ON
LOVE OF KDHX - League of Volunteer Enthusiasts
GoFundMe Page for LOVE OF KDHX
Thanks to the generosity of too many volunteers to count at SAVE KDHX, we now have this QR code that will let you know about upcoming events. A huge thank you to Kevin Crouse!
P.S. - Due to a huge demand - an on-line Save KDHX 'store' will be up and running soon.
GoFundMe Page for LOVE OF KDHX
LOVE OF KDHX - League of Volunteer Enthusiasts
GoFundMe Page for LOVE OF KDHX
This is a fundraiser for the League Of Volunteer Enthusiasts (L.O.V.E KDHX). We are pursuing funds to support KDHX volunteers working to save KDHX and move it forward to the Community Radio it should be.
We want and need the financial support of the community in this endeavor.
Redemocratize KDHXPower at KDHX has become concentrated among
This is a fundraiser for the League Of Volunteer Enthusiasts (L.O.V.E KDHX). We are pursuing funds to support KDHX volunteers working to save KDHX and move it forward to the Community Radio it should be.
We want and need the financial support of the community in this endeavor.
Redemocratize KDHXPower at KDHX has become concentrated among two individuals — the executive director and the president of the board of directors. We seek to restore power to the Associate and Annual Members.
Install Competent, Capable LeadershipFor too long KDHX has suffered under the leadership of an executive director with no experience in leading an organization much less managing a unique community asset such as KDHX.
Get Back To Serving The Mission Of The OrganizationThe mission of KDHX is “To Build Community Through Media.” We seek to restore the station to the community and bring back the dedicated volunteers who are the heart and soul of KDHX.
Restore Veteran DJs To The AirwavesBring back beloved shows from DJs, and all volunteers that were either dismissed or went on strike in solidarity.
We have engaged legal assistance from the law firm of Stinson LLP. A suit was filed on November 15 and seeks to enforce the September 26, 2023 election results for three candidates to the board of directors: Courtney Dowdall, Darian Wigfall, and Kip Loui.
We are considering additional actions, and we will need to retain counsel to pursue these actions. Your financial support will make our efforts possible.
Our primary goal is to restore KDHX to the community. If we succeed any surplus funds collected will be donated to KDHX. If we do not succeed surplus funds collected will be used to start a new station or donated to other community radio stations.
For more information about L.O.V.E. KDHX visit our website and our Substack account.
We are all KDHX.
Updates (4)
December 6th, 2023by League Of Volunteer Enthusiasts, OrganizerAfter 1 week (OK 8 days but some of our people learned about weeks from The Beatles) our campaign continues. We have raised $11,267 on line from 116 people. Thank you all so much.
A hump day influx from fans of Bittersweet Melody, Feel Like Going Home, Uncontrollable Urge, Hip City, The Big Bang would put a smile on those faces.