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You Make the Difference!

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By Jim Lange
 · January 19, 2010

Those who pledge
There is strength in pledging.

You make the difference.
 

We say that all the time, but what do we mean by it?

YOU are the reason we broadcast. I hope that the music programming is unlike anything else on the airwaves. EclecTopia is decidedly different and your support has kept it in production for six years.

EclecTopians unite! It's time for us to pledge and be counted.
If you make a pledge of $120, we can send you a box of delicious chocolates by Holl's. he chocolates will only last as long as your self-restraint, so what else are you getting for your pledge?

 
 1. Eclectopia for 52 weeks a year. That's a $1.92 a show! That's barely a pack of gum these days.

You are the public in public radio and the reason that I produce EclecTopia every week. EclecTopia is a unique show in the realm of public radio. There is a phrase that you hear in the business: risk aversion. It means playing it safe so that you generate a large audience or you don't alienate your previous one. EclecTopia is not afraid to play artists no one has ever heard of nor artists who express themselves so uniquely that they are not 'mainstream.' This is not about playing it safe, but to share with you artists who are making passionate, articulate, innovative music regardless of their style.


 2. West Virginia Public Radio 24/7 service.
  

Every day WVPR comes to you with news, music and entertainment. We're always here, even in the deep snow. Isn't that dedication worth a pledge?  

  

3. The satisfaction of knowing that you made a difference.  

You support a program, it helps to keep it on the air. It's that simple. EclecTopia has been in production for six years and I feel like we are just getting started. Keep this show coming to you every week. You make all the difference.  

  

4. Gourmet chocolate.  

That says enough. Make a pledge and help us stay strong!


Hi Jim,
Just want to profusely thank you for both your classical music and Eclectopia shows. I did not grow up with any exposure to classical or alternative music - just the usual offerings of commercial radio in the 60's and 70's. As it turns out I am a late-blooming musician and performer in the Celtic/Appalachian/songwriter genres, so music is a big part of my life. For years I have wondered why I can't connect with or appreciate classical music. Since moving to southern WV 3 years ago, I have slowly been won over by your approach to the music on NPR, and I can actually say I really like some of the classical stuff you play. I also catch Eclectopia when I can (not the best time slot for me), and I've heard some great stuff there too. Just want you to know you're appreciated!
Mary Dailey
Lewisburg
Posted by: Mary Dailey at 9/30/2010 5:56 PM


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