10/21/2025
Reality check and some history.
For over two decades, I cared for my dad for 27 years of my life (Since my 20’s). The final 5 years were the hardest as his health started going downhill.
Thanks to my Mom and Dad they would shape who I am and taught me the meaning of service, perseverance, and community.
The money I made from the V.A. taking care of my dad paid for UMR and the overhead costs. I would pour every dime and ounce of myself into Utah Music Radio when I wasn't caring for my him.
For 16 years, UMR has been the home for our musicians, a place where artists can be heard, celebrated, and supported. Every song we play represents the heartbeat of our state, from garage bands to seasoned pros, all united by a love for music and our Utah community.
The financial support I have put aside is slowly drying up for the past 10 months. So, I am coming to you, musicians, bands, family, fans, friends, local businesses, and our community at large for help.
UMR has some truly incredible people on our station John Farmer (Johnny C), Ryan Mills, John Lyman, Alicia Oberle Farmer, Chris Holifield, Daeshaun White, John Saltas, Ron Yengich, Bill Frost, Opey Tailor, Christopher Ballenger, Tony Toscano and Lianna Jean Manibog. If you’ve heard of even one of them, support their podcast on our station to keep going.
I am using everything I have to keep the station going and always looking for new solutions to bring in money to keep going.
But now, those funds are running out. Let's not turn into another local business supporting our community go under.
Help us keep going! Our station, and the dream we all built together is at risk of going silent.
So, this, something I rarely do... I'm asking for your help.
HERE IS WHAT WE NEED!
We need monthly Patreon members, business sponsors, and donations to keep Utah Music Radio on the air and keep growing.
The Tiers are less than a monthly subscription to your favorite streaming service or one McDonald's Burger... That's saying something today and it's much healthier for your soul!
Every dollar helps us promote artists, host concerts, and showcase the incredible talent our state has to offer.
If you’ve ever discovered a new band, loved a local show, or believed in supporting local talent this station is yours, too.
If you believe in Utah music, in community, creativity, and connection please join us.
Become a Patreon member with benefits.
Encourage local businesses to get involved.
Share this post on your pages, with your friends who play music. Let them know Utah Music Radio is the only station in the nation supporting our Utah's best local music 24/7!
I'm turning to the community I love so much to keep us going.
Together, we can keep Utah’s music alive and stronger than ever.
Let’s build this together Let this be a real for our community!
Much love,
John