Local radio has always been a bit of an issue with many acquaintances of mine. "Nothing to listen to on the radio" reverberates endlessly. With the proliferation of the ipod and it's various accoutrements I wonder where and how people listen to radio these days.
During my formative years back in small town Alberta we listened to the radio quite a lot. It was always on in the kitchen in the morning, set on the local country and western station, CFCW out of Camrose. Hearing those old-tymey country tunes by the likes of George Jones, Conway Twitty and a host of others will forever remind me of sitting at that kitchen table in the sunshine, rubbing the sleep from my eyes and pushing the cereal in my bowl around with my spoon.
I still listen to the radio when driving, I just can't seem to be bothered with pushing a cd into the deck. Being more of a listener than a talker, I suppose it's like having someone in the vehicle with me, talking at me without expecting any sort of verbal response, and then shutting the hell up when the music comes back on.
A friend of mine, Patrick Zulinov, introduced me to a new station to the local Vancouver market; Shore 104; Roots, Rock and Rhythm. He's been an integral part of the start-up of the station, assuming many roles including on-air personality. I like to think of it as radio supporting the musicians with the talent, as opposed to the label/suit-generated groups and pop schlock that seems the order of the day with the younger set.
Check the station out, here's the link. Give a listen. Any of you with an appreciation for great music by very talented people and dialogue that doesn't insult one's intelligence will be glad you did.
http://www.shore104.com
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