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Austin s classical radio station KMFA 89.5FM has moved into a new East Austin space with a live performance studio that can host up to 135 people, but due to the ongoing pandemic, station managers have opted to host a virtual grand opening celebration called Live from the Draylen Mason on Jan. 29-31.
The Draylen Mason Music Studio, which is the centerpiece of the station s new space, is named after a promising young bassist who died tragically when a package bomb exploded at his house in March 2018. Mason was 17 at the time and many KMFA staffers knew him through his participation in Austin Youth Orchestra and the youth music program Austin Soundwaves. At the time of his death, Mason had been accepted to several prestigious music schools including The University of Texas Butler School and the competitive conservatory program at Oberlin.
motive. there is definitely danger. martha: as was mentioned here last night it took them 18 years to find the unabomber. this person has had more concentrated success, unfortunately. we hope they can catch this guy soon. thank you so much, mark. good to see you tonight. thank you. martha: as we mentioned sadly the youngest victim in these bombings is a 17-year-old draland mason there is he playing bass in orchestra. college prep on his way to the university of texas in a very competitive music program that he had gotten into. he is also in the austin youth orchestra. great picture of this young man that we are showing you on our screen now. joining me now is william dix the conductor and founder of the youth orchestra. can i only imagine how shocking this is for you and everybody involved in the music industry and area in austin tonight. yeah. it s really pretty surreal