Over its 30 years on WXPN, STAR'S END has featured works
from an enourmous cross-section of musicians and overseen
the emergence and development of several new styles of
electronic and ambient music. What connects the different
generations, classes and nationalities is the enduring beauty
and spirit present in this music. It is really quite extraordinary
how well a 25 or 30 year old classic fits in alongside a newly
minted piece.

Integral to the show's acheivements are the people listening.
While the works of musicians shape STAR'S END, the audience
defines it. STAR'S END has always been about making sleep
more interesting, but for an increasing number of people it has
become a sonic getaway from the stresses and distractions of
21st century life. The music creates an atmosphere; a tonal
narrative within which the listener navigates on their own unique
journey. The experience is at the very least singular, and at its
most - expansive.

Another aspect of the STAR'S END listenership is how
supportive you have been over this unprecedented 30 year run.
Compared to programs featuring mainstream music, the
STAR'S END audience is small, and the number of those who
support the show smaller still. It turns out that as universal as
this music is, it is still not yet for everyone. But for those who do
"get it" this music has great significance. WXPN and STAR'S
END are depending on you of this enlightened segment of the
radio community to support our mission so we can continue
presenting new and innovative music to the world.

As a way of marking 30 years of STAR'S END WXPN has
released the STAR'S END 30th Anniversary Anthology CD - a
double CD which includes previously unreleased tracks
recorded live on STAR'S END by Rudy Adrian, AirSculpture, Ian
Boddy, The Ministry of Inside Things, Orbital Decay, Jeff Pearce,
Radio Massacre Int'l, Robert Rich, Jonn Serrie and Erik Wollo.
This CD will be available as a thank you gift to those making a
donation to STAR'S END on the 09.30.07 broadcast. Tune in for
details, then call in with a pledge: 1-800-565-WXPN.

Public Radio depends on listener support. At 30 years of
continuous broadcast on WXPN, STAR'S END is one of the
longest running and most renowned shows. On the 09.30.07
program you will be asked for your support and to become an
integral part of STAR'S END and the presentation of a unique
blend of Ambient, Space, Avant-Garde and Chillout music. You
will be helping STAR'S END in its mission to present the
timeless and innovative music that makes up each broadcast,
and will become part of the substance of non-commercial radio.
Thank You for your generosity!

-Chuck van Zyl/STAR'S END - September 2007

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David Wright - Live on STAR'S END

David Wright is considered one of England's leading exponents
of melodic instrumental music. Since his debut album in 1989
Wright has released 18 solo works and earned respect as a live
performer. His music is characterized as being atmospheric -
flirting with the ambient and ethereal - while his melodies
connect to jazz and eastern music. By combining electronic
sonorities with emotional gravity, the resulting music is rich with
unique ideas, refined ambient tones and elegant melodies.

Wright's work spans a broad spectrum of styles but is always
thematic with strong melodic structure. Combining romanticism,
sequences, atmospherics and varied rhythmic elements, his
music has been characterised as emotive and expressive. The
gently rhythmic style is also laced with classical, rock, jazz and
native influences making his albums as diverse as they are
original.

After his 29 September 2007 concert in Philadelphia at The
Gatherings Concert Series, David Wright will perform a live
in-studio radio concert on the 09.30.07 broadcast of STAR'S
END. Tune in for details.

For more about David Wright, access:
http://www.davidwrightmusic.com

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David Wright live in Concert - 29 September 2007

UK synthesist David Wright will make his stateside concert
debut in Philadelphia as part of The Gatherings Concert Series
on Saturday 29 September 2007 at St. Mary's Hamilton Village,
3916 Locust Walk.

For details, please access: http://www.thegatherings.org

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STAR'S END broadcasts every Saturday night/Sunday morning
from 1am-6am (EDST) on:

88.5fm WXPN Philadelphia, PA
88.1fm WXPH Harrisburg, PA
90.5fm Worton/Baltimore, MD
104.9fm Allentown, PA

and live on the web...

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Chuck van Zyl
Host of STAR'S END Ambient Radio
http://www.starsend.org