David Lee

Born and raised in Eastern Montana, David has lived in Great Falls for over 20 years. David is an amateur musician, and is a member of several musical groups in the community, including the Great Falls Municipal Band and the Great Falls Community Concert Band. David has worked in radio in various positions almost continuously since he was in high school. An IT guy by training, courtesy of Great Falls College MSU and Montana Tech in Butte, when he isn't on the air, he's usually working behind the scenes here at the station.

2025 Great Falls Municipal Band Concerts at Gibson Park!

It's that time of year again. Summer is (almost) here, and that means a long-running Great Falls tradition is about to make a return. Namely, the Great Falls Municipal Band and their free concerts at the Gibson Park bandshell.

Which School Gets the Lunch of the Day Today In Central Montana?

The return to school means the return of a long-standing tradition here at 560 KMON - Lunch of the Day!

Behind the Scenes: An Upgrade for 97.9 the River!

A couple months ago, I posted an article talking about maintenance on The River's antenna. At the end of that article, I said more was on the way. Well, it has happened.

2024 Great Falls Municipal Band Concerts Coming Up

Yes, it's almost that time again. Time for summer music at the Gibson Park bandshell with the Great Falls Municipal Band as they embark on another season of free concerts!

New To The Public Domain For 2024

January 1st isn't just New Year's Day, it's also the day a new (old) batch of works enter the public domain.

Free Concert Dec. 17th for Anniversary of J.P. Sousa Visit

On December 17, 1923, renowned composer and conductor John Philip Sousa and his band made a stop here in Great Falls, the first of what is believed to be at least three visits to the Electric City.

Two Free Concerts in Great Falls This Weekend!

It's that time again! The Great Falls Municipal Band Association has their fall concerts this weekend.

KMON’s 75th: New (Old) Info!

So at the end of last month, I said it was KMON's 75th birthday/anniversary. I chose the date I did, September 27th, because that was the date the broadcast license was issued according to FCC records. The thing is, KMON was on the air months before that date. The difference between when it was done in reality and when it was official according to the government, I guess.

Happy 75th Birthday to 560 KMON!

You read that right! Today, September 27th, is 560 KMON's 75th birthday! Or is it an anniversary? One or the other.

Behind the Scenes: New Equipment at 560 KMON

This fall will mark 560 KMON's 75 anniversary. As you can imagine, there have been changes over that time, and this week saw a rather sizable one take place.