Craig Baumann & the Story

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Craig Baumann on stage.

Craig Baumann

Monona’s low power community radio station WVMO is celebrating 10 years of broadcast and streaming this month. Given the amount of air time they devote to local music, it’s fitting Wisconsin-based veteran rocker Craig Baumann gets the nod for the birthday party. Baumann and his band the Story Southern-fry boogie and blues that would sound as much at home on Beale Street as it will on Atwood Avenue.

media release: Craig Baumann & The Story bring original blues soul Americana flavors to the Midwest scene and beyond.

No Cover but donations to WVMO (celebrating 10 years) are appreciated.

This summer, the City of Monona and its beloved community radio station, WVMO 98.7 FM, celebrate a decade of hyper-local broadcasting, community connection, and award-winning radio.

Founded on a vision that began in 2007, the City of Monona took the bold step of applying for a low-power FM (LPFM) radio license with the goal of creating a station that truly reflected the voices and values of the Monona community. That vision became reality in August 2015, when WVMO officially hit the airwaves, powered by high-quality equipment and even higher-quality volunteers.

From day one, WVMO has lived up to its name—literally chosen by the community it serves. A public call-letter contest produced more than 100 entries, but it was “WVMO – The Voice of Monona” that stood out and ultimately captured the spirit of the station.

Broadcasting from inside Monona City Hall, WVMO has become a hallmark of local pride and participation, featuring over 30 diverse music programs and support by nearly 40 dedicated volunteers. From spinning vinyl to covering neighborhood events, these volunteers produce and deliver original, hyper-local content that can’t be found anywhere else on the dial. That commitment has earned WVMO five Station of the Year awards from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and two Local Radio Station of the Year honors from the Madison Area Music Association—a true testament to a decade of community-driven success.

Now, as WVMO turns 10, the station invites the community to join in a series of musical celebrations—each spotlighting the local talent and roots music that have been at the heart of its mission since the very beginning.

10th Anniversary Celebration Events:

• August 14 | San Damiano Park, Monona Featuring Wheelhouse – one of the first local bands ever played on WVMO  Event begins at 5:00 PM | Music starts at 6:00 PM This event will also serve as a heartfelt farewell to WVMO’s founder and longtime champion, Lindsay Wood Davis, who will be stepping back from his leadership role. Lindsay’s vision and mentorship have been instrumental in WVMO’s success. He’ll now be spending more time doing what he loves—paddling on Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers.
• August 22 | Harmony Bar & Grill, Madison Craig Baumann and the Story take the stage at 8:00 PM
• August 28 | Atwood Music Hall Don’t miss The Tim O’Brien Band, starting at 8:00 PM

For the past ten years, WVMO has been more than a radio station—it’s been a local soundtrack, a source of trusted information, and a true community amplifier. With a deep love for local music, civic life, and storytelling, WVMO continues to be a shining example of what low-power FM radio can accomplish when community leads the way.

To support WVMO or learn more about the station’s history, programming, or how to get involved, visit www.wvmo.fm.