If you know me, chances are that you already know about my involvement in CHIRP radio, and what it means to me, but on the off chance you don’t, here’s the scoop:

I’ve been volunteering with CHIRP Radio since I moved to Chicago in 2018, and have been hosting a weekly radio show for almost as long. Over the years, CHIRP has meant different things to me, including a way to discover my new city, a way to connect with other music lovers, a way to regain my sanity as a new mother, and a tether to normalcy during a global pandemic. CHIRP is unlike any other radio station that I’ve listened to in that it is staffed by over 200 volunteers from various backgrounds that are connected by a love for music, and  the City of Chicago. We play all kinds of music across all kinds of genres, and new listeners often quickly become devoted fans.

This Fall, I'm trying to raise $750 on behalf of CHIRP Radio. Even your $1 donation tells me that you see me and you care; when I see your donation pop up, trust me when I tell you that it feels like getting a little high-five.

For the first time, this Fall I'm offering something special to folks who pledge $100 or more in my name: tell me your favorite musician or artist, and I'll do a small (~ 5" x 7") ink and watercolor drawing and send it to you in the mail. I've included sample images of other artists I've drawn below (seen here: Anna Calvi, Dawn Richard, Fever Ray and Nick Cave). This is a totally unique offering from me this drive, and I can't wait to make a wonky little drawing for you and pop it in the mail!

If you're reading this, love to you, and let's do this thing in support of independent voices!

UPDATE SEPTEMBER 20, 2024:

With your generous support, I've increased my goal to $750! Here's a weirdly sideways photo of a few drawings I've made for Carol and John of Toby Keith and Willie Nelson. Who would you like to see next? (I swear I can't figure out how to orient this photo properly, y'all...)

CHIRP is your live, local, independent radio station. 

Here at CHIRP, we're all about human-driven radio: no algorithms, robots, or AI -- just local DJs who are passionate about the music they play and always excited to share their latest discoveries. We're happy to take requests, give you chances to win concert tickets, and hear your feedback. CHIRP is a station that was made for music lovers like you!

Your generous support makes everything we do possible. We are a truly independent, listener-supported station, 100% commercial-free.

If you believe in this work and have the capacity, please make a donation to CHIRP today. 

IMPORTANT: If you would like to become a sustaining member by making a recurring donation (monthly or quarterly), or if you want to select a thank you gift, please visit chirpradio.org/donatenow to make your contribution (and to give in support of the person making this post, be sure to type their full name in the "volunteer to credit" section so they can receive credit for your gift).

And if you're interested in joining CHIRP's major donor program, The Vinyl Circle, with a gift of $500 or above, please use this form.