Free Radio Olympia benefit tonight

By Michael Swan on August 27, 2010

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE BLINDFOLDED FOR THIS ONE >>>

Unlicensed radio broadcasts, popularly referred to as pirate radio, come and go by necessity. Stations surface only to disappear without notice, generally because operators get information that the authorities are closing in or the Federal Communications Commission has physically pulled the plug and seized their equipment. Somehow, though, Free Radio Olympia, an Olympia signal, has managed to remain a part of the landscape on and off since 2002, thanks to loyal listeners, frequency changes, benefit shows and weekly rag cover stories written by blindfolded writers.

Another benefit concert for Free Radio Olympia will be held tonight behind the Olympia Co-Op at 1426 Bowman Ave. Titled Fro-Fro-A-Go-Go, the hip-hop/rap show will feature Jahla, Dan Fajans, Junkyard Gang, Free Whiskey, Hollywood Kill Krew, Double B and La Swagga. $3-$5 donation is requested. The event begins at 8 p.m. with food, beverages and a merchandise table. A The first of the live music will hit the stage at 8:30 p.m., and according to a text, it will be "f'ing sick."