Real Austin Radio progressive nation KOKE-FM Austin, TX (99.3/98.5) celebrates its tenth anniversary this afternoon (July 7) with a dwell broadcast from the Damaged Spoke. Through the 3–7pm broadcast, hosts Bob Cole and Eric Raines and reporter Jimmy Carter will mirror on the previous decade of KOKE and interview shock friends. Tylor Brandon will carry out on the venue at 9pm. KOKE-FM re-launched after a 25-year hiatus on July 8, 2012.
The anniversary occasion additionally serves as a fundraiser for Ginny White Peacock, daughter of Damaged Spoke proprietor James White, who misplaced each legs and 9 fingers on account of poisonous shock syndrome. The proceeds will go to assist her medical payments.
With its legendary name letters, KOKE-FM made a reputation for itself within the ‘70s with a progressive nation format that combined core acts Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson with rockers like Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones and an occasional Frank Sinatra monitor. Previous to its 2012 relaunch, the KOKE name letters hadn’t appeared on Austin’s FM dial since 1987.