2025 KFMG Fun(d) Drive with Premiums List!
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Saturday, October 11, 2025
TO: OUR VALUED LISTENERS:
KFMG has always had one yearly fundraising event, in October, when we host the KFMG Fall Fun(d) Drive.
Like many in the music, entertainment and hospitality business, we depend upon people being able to interact in significant numbers. Not directly. We don’t have concerts at the radio station (yet), but we depend upon concert promoters and venues, bar owners, especially those who program live music, bars and restaurants in general, and cultural activities like plays, musicals and museums, just to name a few. We have been able to stay on the air with YOUR help and with timely financial support from Bravo, Greater Des Moines, The Iowa Arts Council, and the Polk County Board of Supervisors, among others. And also a big Thank You to Mike Wedeking and the wonderful human beings at Flying Mango, and to Gateway Market for providing food for our volunteers and Fun(d) Drive helpers.
Now, the time has come to ask for YOUR financial support, again. Our 2025 annual Fall Fun(d) Drive runs from Sunday, October 12th, through Thursday October 16th.
At the top of each hour we say: "KFMG is a 'listener-supported’ service of The Des Moines Community Radio Foundation." That means that a significant portion of our income comes from people who listen to KFMG, and love what we do. People who don’t ever want us to go away again.
Please consider helping KFMG to continue as "Your Community Voice" by providing financial assistance. You can easily donate by making a contribution with a credit card through our website, www.kfmg.org, or by calling KFMG at 515-244-4145 or 244-4146. (If you call to donate, please leave a message if the phone is not answered.) If you leave a message, indicate you wish to donate, leave a name and number, and let us know what time of day we should call back. If you wish to donate we WILL call you back! Of course, you can always donate by mailing a check or money order directly to KFMG at:
KFMG
P.O. Box 41143
Des Moines, IA 50311
Or, you can use our convenient link to make an online contribution via your preferred credit card HERE:
Or you can go to our GoFundMe page:
We DO have premium items available for donors, as our way of thanking you in a tangible manner for your support. Look for the premium list on our home page! Your reward will also include the continued survival of this radio station.
Thank you very much for your support.
Ron Sorenson, General Manager
KFMG-LP
Des Moines, IA
(KFMG T/Sweatshirts w/prices at the end of list)
**$15.00**
Music DVDs
The Who – Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Michael Bolton – Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Simply Red – Live at Montreux 2003
Slightly Stoopid – Live @ Roberto’s
Flight of the Conchords – Season 2
Led Zeppelin “LIVE” 4-song EP
DVD Documentary
“Hybrid Pioneer” – Local Artist Documentary film by Kristian Day (autographed by the filmmaker)
Nikki’s Wives CD & Adjustable Black or Camouflage Cap (2: 1 camo/1 black)
Hardworking Americans “fun pak” with flag, a metal thermos, and 4 seed packets (they Really REALLY grow! Two carrots and two cucumbers)
Lee Shaw & Rich Syracuse – Live at Caspe Terrace CD
Ace of Cups 2-CD set
Chris Daniels & The Kings – “40” – (newest release)
Israel Nash – Ozarker (latest release)
Andy Sydow - Night Skin
Lindsey Buckingham – Seeds We Sow
Wayback Records - $15.00 Gift Certificate
Gift Card from Mars Café - $15 value
**At $15.00 ea **
Culture Buzz Books – Hardbacks & paperbacks
(some books comes with a CD recording of the “Culture Buzz” interview with the author)
Emily Dickenson’s Gardening Life (hardback)
Griff: Life as Drake’s Top Dog (hardback)
Read, Laugh, Repeat (paperback)
Laughing At Myself (hardback)
Moon of the Snowblind: Spirit Lake Massacre (paperback)
Honey on the Page (hardback) -
Called to Be Creative (Paperback) -
Big Brain Little Brain (hardback)
Town Kid (w/CD) (paperback)
Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow Old? (hardback)
Mapping America (hard back) –
Wild Souls (hardback) –
The Dali Legacy (hardback) -
Bride of the Buddha (paperback) -
Hollywood to the Himalayas (hardback) -
Winning Independence (hardback) -
Facing the Mountain (hardback) -
Our Team (hardback) -
The Musical Human (hardback) –
Bakerita (hardback) -
Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now (hardback) –
Natural Encounters: Biking, Hiking, and Birding Through the Seasons (hardback) -
The Call (hardback) -
The Confidence Men (hardback) -
Coming Home (paperback) -
The Full Spirit Workout (- paperback) -
Wildland Sentinel (paperback) -
The Essential Guide to CBD (paperback) –
**Non-Culture Buzz Books: $15.00 ea**
Aah… The Pleasure Book (paperback) –
Delta Lady- A Memoir by Rita Coolidge (Paperback book)
“Moonshine-A Celebration of America’s Original Rebel Spirit” hardback book by John Schlimm
“Bright Midnight” book by Chris Formant w/accompanying CD by Robert Hunter & Jim Lauderdale
**At $20.00 - Autographed CDs**
Shed My Skin by Dan Navarro – signed by Dan
National Throat by Will Daily – signed by Will
Tough Times Don’t Last by Grady Champion – autographed by Grady
Invisible Stars by Everclear - autographed by - Art Alexakis
Voyageur by Kathleen Edwards – autographed by Kathleen
Harlequin Dream CD– autographed by Boy and Bear
Lou, by Joseph Arthur (tribute to Lou Reed) – autographed by Joseph
World on Fire by 28 North – autographed by all 4 band members
Companion by Humming House – Autographed by the Band
United We Stand (debut full-length CD) by Adrian Duffy & Mayo Brothers - signed by Adrian Duffy
Someone Like You (2013 EP) – autographed by Adrian Duffy
View From the Edge by David Wilcox – signed by David
Deeper by Nuke the Soup – signed by Mark Davison
Immediate Family – Can’t Stop Progress autographed by Russ Kunkel
Bob Schneider – The King Kong Suite Set (3 EPs plus a Bob Schneider wristband)
The Nadas – Nada Silent Night
The Nadas - Come Along for the Ride
The Nadas - Numero Duo
Kathryn Severing Fox – Sweet Beginnings
Warren Haynes - Man In Motion
**At $20.00**
Green Zone Gift Packet from Linda Mason Hunter – 1 Green Clean book (autographed); 1 Three Green Rats book (autographed); ($35 value)
While No One Was Looking – 2-CD set “Toasting 20 Years of Bloodshot Records”
High Crest Fun Pak – 1 CD; 1 t-shirt (XL); 1 autographed poster
Donny Hathaway “Never My Love: The Anthology”, a four-CD career retrospective
Patty Griffin – Home Recordings & Rarities
Mary Gautier – Dark Enough To See The Stars
Doobie Brothers – Walk This Road
Doobie Brothers – Walk This Road VINYL
Grateful Dead – Greatest Hits CD
Blues 3-CD Packages @$20.00 (ea)–
#1: Cassius King and the Downtown Rulers-Last Call for the Blues; Richard Rozze – Lion; Until The Sun - Enchantment
#2: Tad Robinson – Day Into Night; Alastair Greene Band – Trouble at the Door; Backtrack Blues Band – Way Back Home
#3 Smoke Wagon Blues Band – Ballad of Albert Johnson; Blues Before Sunset:the Signature Series; Neil Barnes – The Ponderosa Sessions
#4: Samantha Fish – Chills and Fever; Zora Young & Little Mike and the Tornadoes – Friday Night; Old No. 5s – Moment to Lose
#5: Corey Dennison Band - Corey Dennison Band;Blues for Baghdad; Mitch Kashmar – West Coast Toast
#6: Terri Odabi – My Blue Soul; Randy Oxford Band – Festival; Jimmy Carpenter – Walk Away
#7: Robert Cray Band – That’s What I heard; Amanda Fish – Down in the Dirt;Dave Fields – Force of Wills
#8: Dudley Taft – Deep Deep Blue; Doug McCleod – Live in Europe; Eric Johnson – Songs Explorations on Guitar and Piano
#9: J.P. Soars – Full Moon Night in Memphis; Brent Johnson – Set the World on Fire; Lara Price – I Mean Business
#10: Katy Henry – On My Way; North Mississippi All Stars – Up & Rolling; The Jorgensons – Americana Soul
#11: Raael Wressing and Igor Prado – The Soul Connection; Angel Forrest – Angel’s 11; Stevie Dupree and the Delta Flyers – Dr Dupree’s Love Shop
#12: Mighty Mojo Prophets – Lamar’s Records; Igor Prado and Delta Groove AllStars – Way Down South; Root Doctor – New Attitude
#13: Sugar Ray Rayford – Southside; Hot Roux – Stranger’s Blues; JL Fulks – On Down The Road ep
#14: Shaun Murphy – Livin’ The Blues; Dexter Allen – Keep Moving On; Little Joe McClaren – Believe I’ll Make A Change
#15: Wentus Blues band w/Duke Robillard – Too Much Mustard; Matty T. Wall – Transpacific Blues; Billie Williams – Hell to Pay
#16: Martin Burguez & his Rhythm Combo – I’m Gonna Move; The Groovy Four – Take A Walk With the Groovy Four;Lone Star Mojo – A Shot of the Blues
#17: Willie Laws Jr – Too Much Blues; Richard Wilkins – Empty Seats; The Namedroppers - The Namedroppers
#18: Mark May Band – Deep Dark Demon; Scott Weiss Band – Simmer Me Down; Scott Ellison – Skyline Drive
#19: Joanna Connor – Rise; Eric Hughes Band – Postcard From Beale Street; Sunnysiders – The Bridges
#20: Seth Walker – Are You Open?; Sister Lucille – Live; Altered Five Blues Band – Ten Thousand Watts
#21: Johnny Wheels & the Swamp Donkeys – Keep On Pushin’; Mike Morgan & the Crawl – The Lights Went Out In Dallas; Ivor S K – Mississippi Bound
#22: Terry Quiett Band – Taking Sides; Mighty Sam McClain – Too Much Jesus, Not Enough Whiskey; Shawn Pittman – Edge of the World
#23: Wee Willie Walker & the Anthony Paul All-Stars – ‘Not In My Lifetime’; Biscuit Miller – ‘Wishbone’; Neil Barnes – ‘Bald Guy With A Lot On His Mind’
#24: Deb Ryder – Let it Rain; Deb Ryder – Let it Rain; Terry Quiett Band – Truth & IntentDanny Brooks & Lil’ Miss Debi – Are You Ready?
#27: Toronzo Cannon & the Chicago Way – The Preacher, The Politician, or the Pimp; Mannish Boys – Wrapped Up & Ready; Justin Howl – Wanderlust
#28: Nick Moss – Time Ain’t Free; Lady A – Satisfyin’; Junior Wells Southside blues Jam w/Buddy Guy, Otis Spann, Louis Myers
#29: Namedroppers – Namedroppers II; The Gravel Project – Many Miles Ahead; Mick Kolassa – They Call Me “Uncle Mick”
#30: D.A. Foster – The Real Thing; Big Harp George – Living in the City; Mercedes Nicole - Constellation
#31: Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers – Love Whip Blues; Richard Wilkins – Life’s for Livin’; Ricci/Krown – City>Country>City
#32: The Sully Band – Let’s Straighten It Out; Robin McKelle & the Flytones – Heart of Memphis;Mick Schaffer Band – Back to the Blues
#33: Brothers Keeper – Todd Meadows; The Wildroots – Sessions Vol 2; Cassie Taylor – Blue
#34: Duke Tumatoe & the Power Trio – Greatest Hits Vol. 2; Matt Lomeo – When You Call; Emma Wilson – Wish Her Well
#35: Eddie (V – Capricorn; Mario Rossi – Smoke Burst; Dave Keller – It’s Time To Shine
Grateful Dead “Ready or Not” CD
Grateful Dead “1973 Live @RFK Stadium” 2 CD Deluxe Edition
Grateful Dead – Grateful Dead self-titled 50th 2 CD Deluxe Anniversary Edition
Bob Schneider – The King Kong Suite Set (3 EPs plus a Bob Schneider wristband)
Pearl Jam – “TWENTY” – 2-CD Set
Israel Nash – AUTOGRAPHED “Ozarker” vinyl album
Buckingham Nicks – Self-titled 1st Official US CD release
Cy’s Perfecrt Day Signed by John Walters; PLUS $20 gift Certificate from Beaverdale Books
Copy of R-Kive, a three-CD career retrospective of both Genesis recordings and Genesis-member solo recordings.
Joe Bonamassa Live at the Hollywood Bowl CD/BluRay package
Grateful Dead – “Ready or Not” Remastered from the Soundboard Tapes
David Crosby - ”If I Could Only Remember My Name” Reissue w/bonus CDs
Passenger “Young As The Morning; Old As The Sea” Autographed Vinyl
Passenger “Let Her Go Autographed and framed 2013 tour poster from the” US tour
Grateful Dead – Blues For Allah 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition – vinyl
Autographed copy of B. John Burns' book: Baby Pictures: My Year on the Road w/Baby Lester & the Buggybumpers ($37.85 Retail value)
Truman’s ‘Pizza & a Pint’ cards - 14’ pizza and a pint –
Jersey Mikes – Reg. Sub, Chips, & Drink "Free Lunch for up to Three Guests" ($35 value)
Lucky Horse - $25 Gift Card
Buzzard Billy’s - $25 Gift Card
The Chicken - $25 Gift Card
el Bait Shop - $25 Gift
Fong's - $25 Gift Card
Hessen Haus - $25 Gift Card
The Iowa Taproom - $25 Gift Card
The Library - $25 Gift Card
Truman's - $25 Gift Card
Truman's – “Pizza & a Pint” gift cards 14’ pizza and a pint (3)
Rita’s - $25 Gift Card
Red Monk or Royal Mile - $25 Gift Card
PAIR OF TICKETS TO DSM JAZZ HALL OF FAME (10/26 at Noce) — Does not include meal. ($40 value)
Paul Kelly – NEARLY COMPLETE – A to Z Box Set (8 CDs); Songs from the South (2-CD “Greatest Hits” collection); Spring and Fall (2012) release; and from 2016, Death’s Dateless Night (with Charlie Owen) and Seven Sonnets & A Song (words by Wm. Shakespeare, music and performance by Paul Kelly)(Australian singer/songwriter)
Howlin Brothers 3-CD (one authographed) package
Iowa CD Package #1 – Blue Band – 35 Years of the Blue Band; Thankful Dirt – Self-titled; C.W. Smith – A Function of Time; Ducharme-Jones Band – Strangest Things; NADAs Duo – Numero Uno; Rob Lumbard – Blues in a Bottle
Iowa CD Package #3 – Chad Elliott – SoSang the Crow; NADAs Duo – Numero Uno; Bob Pace & the Dangerous Band – Slow Burn; C.W. Smith – Renaisance Man; Mary McAdams – When You Dive; High Crest – Gone (2 disc release)
Iowa CD Package #4 – The NADAs – Come Along For The Ride; Jason Walsmith Storyteller – Overlander; Jason Walsmith Storyteller – Live Octopus; Bob Dorr & the Blue Band – 36 Years; Matt Jesson – Departure; Avey-Grouws Band – The Devil May Care
**Orchestrate Gift Cards**
Gateway Market - $25 Gift Card
Zombie Burger - $25 Gift Card
Centro - $25 Gift Card
**Also at $50.00**
Grateful Dead – Greatest Hits 60th Anniversary “Light Blue Vinyl” LP –
Grateful Dead –The Music Never Stopped 60th Anniversary 3-CD set
Grateful Dead – Saint of Circumstances – Giants Stadium ’91 3-CD set
Grateful Dead – Fox Theatre St Louis ’71 – 3-CD set
Grateful Dead – Blues For Allah – 50th anniversary edition 3-CD Set
Grateful Dead – Red Rocks 7/8/’78 - 3 CD Set
Grateful Dead – Aoxomoxoa 50th Ann. Deluxe Edition w/Hologram Cover - 2 CD Set
PAIR OF TICKETS TO EHUD ASHERIE AT CASPE TERRACE (10/19) - $60 value – 2 pairs
PAIR OF TICKETS TO FRANK BASILE/JEB PATTON AT CASPE TERRACE (11/09) -- $60 value – 2 Pairs
**At $60.00**
Voucher for 2 tickets for any upcoming show at the Des Moines Community Playhouse. Good for the 2024-2025 season. (value ranges from $60 to $100 depending upon the show chosen)
Led Zeppelin – 50th Anniversary “Physical Graffitti” - Vinyl - 3-Album set
Grateful Dead – Live @RFK Stadium – 6/’73 – 4 CD set
“Iowa Musicianship” Hardback Book – Autographed by Author, Mark Lage
Passenger -"Young As The Morning; Old As The Sea" Autographed Special Edition: Double Vinyl w/Booklet ($150.00 value)
“Prince – Purple Rain” Logo Proof sheet – Autographed by Creator/Artist Jay Vigon
**At $100.00**
PAIR OF TICKETS FOR KEB MO’ – Wed. Nov 5th at Hoyt Sherman Place (Retail $120.00)
ACCORDION-O-GRAM” — Wish someone special a Happy Birthday or Anniversary by having Abe Goldstien appear unannounced at a restaurant and or private party to serenade the birthday person or anniversary couple on his accordion. $100 per accordion-o-gram.
PAIR OF TICKETS FOR Josh Ritter & Royal City Band – Sun. Nov 9th at Hoyt Sherman Place (retail for $174)
PAIR OF TICKETS FOR Kenny Wayne Shepherd – Sun. May 3rd at Hoyt Sherman Place (Retail $244.00)
4-180 GRAM LP “Pure McCartney” Box Set / Downloadable tracks included
Original Bill Anderson Art Print - "Kool Kat" (Valued $250.00)
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KFMG SHIRTS (T-shirts & Sweatshirts)
Short Sleeve T-Shirt: $30
(available sizes): S, M, L, XL)
Long Sleeve T-Shirt: $35
(available sizes: 2XL)
Crew neck Sweatshirt: $50
(available sizes: S, , L, 2XL)
Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt: $60
(available sizes: L, XL, 2XL)
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