Kumm (band)

Kumm are a Romanian alternative rock band formed in Cluj in 1997. The band currently consist of Eugen "Oigăn" Nuțescu (guitar, vocals, harmonica), Kovács András (keyboards), Mihai Iordache (saxophone), Anghel Mailat (bass guitar) and Tavi Scurtu (drums). The band has experienced several lineup changes, with guitarist Eugen Nuțescu and keyboardist Kovács András being the only remaining members from the first lineup. Their style has varied greatly, from progressive rock with jazz and etno influences to alternative rock and indie rock (most notably after the release of their fourth studio album, Different Parties).

Kumm toured in countries like Italy, Germany, Czech Republic and Hungary. They were also included in the lineup of several European festivals, such as Pepsi Sziget (in 2002 and 2008), Sárvár, 4+4 Days In Motion and Peninsula.

As of February 2014, Kumm released six studio albums and seven videos.

History

Formation and early years

Kumm were formed by guitarist Eugen Nuțescu (also known as Oigăn) and keyboardist Kovács András, after the disbanding of their former musical projects, Short Cuts and Talitha Qumi. Kovács wanted to form a new band, which was supposed to be, musically speaking, a fusion between jazz, rock and ethno and asked Oigăn if he was interested to be part of his project. Shortly after, they were joined by saxophonist Meier Zsolt (a former member of Short Cuts), drummer Pap Joco, and a girl named Cilu who sang lead vocals. Their first demo was recorded in December 1997. Some of the songs from this release (such as "Listen to My Songs" and "Dancing On the Wires") were to reappear later on their debut album, while a re-recorded version of the song "Red Coffee" was included on their third studio album, Angels & Clowns. After the recording of the demo, Cilu decided to quit the band.

KUMM

KUMM (89.7 FM, "U-90") is an American non-commercial educational radio station licensed to serve the community of Morris, the county seat of Stevens County, Minnesota. The station, established in 1970, is owned and operated by the University of Minnesota Morris.

Programming

KUMM broadcasts a college radio/alternative rock music format to the campus and the greater Stevens County, Minnesota, area. The station is a member of Minnesota's Independent Public Radio network. The station also broadcasts programming produced by University of Minnesota Morris students.

History

KUMM began licensed broadcast operations on September 17, 1970, with 10 watts of effective radiated power (ERP) from an antenna 21.3 meters (70 ft) in height above average terrain. The station was assigned the call sign "KUMM" by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

In May 1981, KUMM was granted a construction permit to increase power to 223 watts and lower its antenna to 17.3 meters (57 ft). The station began licensed operation at the new parameters on December 15, 1983.