Birmingham Mountain Radio

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Birmingham Mountain Radio (BMR) is an independent Adult Album Alternative (AAA) radio station licensed to serve Birmingham and the surrounding Jefferson and Shelby counties in central Alabama. Founded in 2010 by Gino Pearson and Jeff Clanton as an innovative internet-only streaming station, BMR quickly gained a dedicated cult following across the Magic City for its eclectic music curation, live local DJs, and focus on regional musicians and community events. In October 2011, the station expanded onto terrestrial airwaves by partnering with SummitMedia (and translator owners), broadcasting locally on FM translator W229BL (92.3 FM in Pelham/Alabaster) and later adding W297BF (107.3 FM in Birmingham). Musically, Birmingham Mountain Radio bridges the gap between classic rock, modern indie, progressive folk, alternative rock, and Americana. Its weekday lineup is led by popular local personality shows including 'The Morning Blend' (6 AM – 10 AM), followed by midday and afternoon drive blocks with Dru, John D., and Geno Pearson. The station is also known for carrying local radio institution 'Reg's Coffee House'—a legendary acoustic, singer-songwriter, and indie music program hosted by veteran DJ Scott 'Reg' Mullins. Special weekend broadcasts highlight genre explorations ranging from electronic trance and synthwave to deep-cut classic rock vinyl retrospectives. Unlike corporate radio networks, Birmingham Mountain Radio prides itself on being 'live and local'. The station regularly spotlights emerging Alabama musicians, promotes local venue concerts across the Birmingham arts district, and partners with regional non-profits for civic initiatives, food drives, and charity events. Operating from studios on 23rd Street South in Birmingham, BMR reaches listeners across central Alabama via FM radio, high-definition digital subchannels, and global web/mobile streams.

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