James Baumgartner

Executive Producer of Audio Innovation

James learned the basics of audio editing while studying music at Missouri State University. He went on to get a Master of Fine Arts in Electronic Art at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he created electronic music, video art and internet-based media art. While at RPI, James went on the air for the first time, hosting an electronic music show on Rensselaer’s station, WRPI, but his love of radio came from staying up late so he could hear punk rock on KKFI, the community radio station in Kansas City, Missouri.

Recently published
From Porchfest and Gaspee Days to reggae in Pawtucket and classical music in Newport, here are the festivals worth adding to your summer calendar
PVD Cello Fest highlights the versatility of the low-voiced stringed instrument and features a Boston-area performer who plays a blend of Arabic and contemporary classical
Plus: music from Jim Robitaille, a new book from Eleni Sikelianos, and more
Plus: the Rhode Island Black Film Festival, opening day at the drive-in and more
From a show at AS220 to New Bedford’s film festival and a high-energy performance at Mundo’s, here’s what to do this weekend