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SPR Fire Station No. 3 by Don HamiltonSpokane Public Radio rehabilitated a historic Spokane treasure, Fire Station No. 3 on North Monroe and Sharp. This community hub has state-of-the-art performing and recording studios. We are in the process of growing the news, arts coverage, and local programing you depend on. Thank you for your gifts to the Moving to a Sound Future project!

SPR Celebrates 36 Years with Live Broadcasts

SPR began broadcasting KPBX 91.1 on Jan. 20, 1980. As part of the birthday celebrations, the new studios at the Fire Station No. 3 will host a trio of live music broadcasts the week of Jan. 20, 2016.

Wednesday, Jan. 20 during Morning Classical 10-11 a.m. we hear the Spokane String Quartet: the first ensemble to play live at the first home, the Hoban Building. SPR takes our programming full circle.

Andre Ferriante

Thursday, Jan. 21 during The Guitar Hour 11 a.m. - Noon, Leon Atkinson hosts Seattle guitarist Andre Feriante in advance of his concert at the Jacklin Center.

Friday, Jan. 22 during Jazz for a Friday Afternoon 1-4 p.m. Villa Blues & Jazz performs, featuring Heather Sharp Villa and Eugene Jablonsky.

For more live music, come to the Fire Station Open House on Saturday, Jan. 23 where Paul Grove will provide guitar for those wanting tours of the new location.