To all those living in Music City (or planning to be there soon), do not miss this film & the opportunity to hear Peter Guralnick speak about his latest project.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
True Confessions....Radio DJs I Love(d)
Reading all the stories about the, well-deserved, upcoming tribute concert for DICK PLEASANTS at Sanders Theatre this Friday (1/7), got me thinking about the handful of radio personalities who I've loved listening to over the years. Here goes:
1) Salty Brine (WPRO-AM) - we cherished hearing the "no school" announcements as much as The Beatles, The Cowsills, The Monkees, The Supremes and Neil Diamond. For over 50 yrs, Salty was a trusted friend on RI radio (and television, along with his side-kick collie, Jeff). Until recently, I had no idea he was actually born in BOSTON!
2) Eric Jackson (WGBH) - coming in loud and clear, all the way down to Narragansett, RI. "Eric in the Evening" is still a must each evening, he's always been kind enough to entertain my request for Air and The Art Ensemble of Chicago (in spite of numerous listener objections to such "noise"). Thanks Eric!
3) Charles Laquidara (WBCN) - a legend, a wild man, Duane Ingalls Glasscock and Mishegas on the Big Mattress were daily requirements along with . . . the ROCK! How often were you late for work, unable to leave your car, while waiting for the unsuspecting caller to realize it was a prank? The best!
4) Dick Pleasants (WGBH, WUMB) - the ultimate radio voice and knowledgeable nice guy in the biz, his Folk Heritage shows/interviews were the best and his UMB morning show got everyone off to a fine start each day.
5) Brian "Ol Sinc" Sinclair (WHRB) - as co-host on the long-running, original Country jamboree, "Hillbilly at Harvard," Ol' Sinc provided the ying to Cousin Lynn's yang. Smooth voiced, quick witted and damn smart. There wasn't much Sinc didn't know about Country music or red headed women.
Naturally, there are plenty more wonderful DJs behind the mic, over the net, and at a slew of college stations across the country (we are blessed to have so many right here in New England)! The above-listed DJs are the 5 who've had the biggest impact on my ears over the years. Who are some of yours?
1) Salty Brine (WPRO-AM) - we cherished hearing the "no school" announcements as much as The Beatles, The Cowsills, The Monkees, The Supremes and Neil Diamond. For over 50 yrs, Salty was a trusted friend on RI radio (and television, along with his side-kick collie, Jeff). Until recently, I had no idea he was actually born in BOSTON!
2) Eric Jackson (WGBH) - coming in loud and clear, all the way down to Narragansett, RI. "Eric in the Evening" is still a must each evening, he's always been kind enough to entertain my request for Air and The Art Ensemble of Chicago (in spite of numerous listener objections to such "noise"). Thanks Eric!
3) Charles Laquidara (WBCN) - a legend, a wild man, Duane Ingalls Glasscock and Mishegas on the Big Mattress were daily requirements along with . . . the ROCK! How often were you late for work, unable to leave your car, while waiting for the unsuspecting caller to realize it was a prank? The best!
4) Dick Pleasants (WGBH, WUMB) - the ultimate radio voice and knowledgeable nice guy in the biz, his Folk Heritage shows/interviews were the best and his UMB morning show got everyone off to a fine start each day.
5) Brian "Ol Sinc" Sinclair (WHRB) - as co-host on the long-running, original Country jamboree, "Hillbilly at Harvard," Ol' Sinc provided the ying to Cousin Lynn's yang. Smooth voiced, quick witted and damn smart. There wasn't much Sinc didn't know about Country music or red headed women.
Naturally, there are plenty more wonderful DJs behind the mic, over the net, and at a slew of college stations across the country (we are blessed to have so many right here in New England)! The above-listed DJs are the 5 who've had the biggest impact on my ears over the years. Who are some of yours?
Remember. . . turn your radio on!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Happy 90th Birthday Little Jimmy Dickens b. 12/19/20!
Born James Cecil Dickens in Bolt, WV,
he's been a permanent member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1949.
Click below for Christmas stories from the birthday boy himself!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
* Songwriting Legend Dallas Frazier @ CMHoF 12/11 *
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will be presenting songwriting legend DALLAS FRAZIER for a very special performance and in-depth interview this Saturday, December 11, at 1:30pm (CT).
Luckily, the Hall will be streaming live from the Ford Theater for those unable to attend and also archives the Poets & Prophets events for future viewing (if you have a moment, take a look at some of the artists who have participated, it's truly mindblowing).
(Click on image for more information)
* Mandy Barnett - "Winter Wonderland" CD Giveaways! *
MANDY BARNETT'S "Winter Wonderland"
Available for purchase only from
and FREE to lucky Sunday Morning Country listeners!
I'll be giving away TWO copies sometime between 10am & 2pm this Sunday, December 12th.
Songs include:
1. Winter Wonderland
2. This Time Of The Year
3. Marshmallow World
4. A Holly Jolly Christmas
5. I'll Be Home For Christmas
6. Here Comes Santa Claus
7. All I Want For Christmas Is You
8. (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays
9. White Christmas
10. Jingle Bell Rock
11. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
12. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
NOTE: check out Mandy Barnett's latest video for "This Time of the Year!" Heeeeey....who's that passenger playing guitar?
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
* Happy Birthday TOM WAITS! b.12/7/49 *
"Christmas Card From a Hooker In Minneapolis"
(click image for video)
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