Wow, middle of the month! How the heck did this happen?
About the show? Hang on, I have to look. How 'bout some Temptations, Miracles, Marvin (if I have to type his last name for you; you're in the wrong place), some good Beach Music and a couple of surprises? Other than that, you're going to have to listen.
I wish I had something witty or profound to offer but it's been one of those weeks. Enjoy the music and let it take your mind off the worlds' problems for a little while.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
November 9, 2011
I have something I'd like to share with everybody. This is an email we received, this past Monday. Ginger hasn't seen it but I did share it with RJ.
I'm one of those ingrates who tunes in occasionally, gets a big kick out of what they hear, then doesn't bother to say thanks. So ... thank you very much, and congratulations on deftly mixing music of different genres and different decades and different degrees of prominence. Jerry Butler's "Sail On" hardly is prominent anymore, but you played it a half hour or so ago and it fit just perfectly. Ditto the relatively new tunes you played by Sharon Jones and Amy Winehouse. And I'll bet that any minute now you'll drop in something by the Del Chords, the Intentions or the Emperors. Keep the good stuff coming!
Now I have to tell y'all, this type note makes everything we do, all the hours picking songs, levelling the volumes and as Ginger will testify all the time it takes to put a show together, worthwhile.
In this, FNST's birthday month, we really are "damn proud" of what we've managed to build over the past five years.
Thank you again for being part of the FNST family.
I'm one of those ingrates who tunes in occasionally, gets a big kick out of what they hear, then doesn't bother to say thanks. So ... thank you very much, and congratulations on deftly mixing music of different genres and different decades and different degrees of prominence. Jerry Butler's "Sail On" hardly is prominent anymore, but you played it a half hour or so ago and it fit just perfectly. Ditto the relatively new tunes you played by Sharon Jones and Amy Winehouse. And I'll bet that any minute now you'll drop in something by the Del Chords, the Intentions or the Emperors. Keep the good stuff coming!
Now I have to tell y'all, this type note makes everything we do, all the hours picking songs, levelling the volumes and as Ginger will testify all the time it takes to put a show together, worthwhile.
In this, FNST's birthday month, we really are "damn proud" of what we've managed to build over the past five years.
Thank you again for being part of the FNST family.
Friday, November 4, 2011
November 7, 2011
YES!!!!!!!
How about this? We made it 5 years!
This weeks' show is a bit of self indulgence, on my part. There are the weekly birthday artists and some requests from our listeners but for the most part it's tunes that I wanted to hear. A trip through FNST's brief life, if you will.
As RJ and I kick off this month long party there are people we need to thank for helping with this project.
First of all, the artists who gave us so much music. Without the songs, there would be no FNST Radio.
Second, on my list, are FNST's listeners. Y'all have joined in, sent notes, suggested songs and most of all spread the word about us. Without you, we probably would have folded the tent a long time ago,
There's also a special thank you for "the Professor", Dave Bupp and FNST's promotional director/ co-host of the weekly show, Miss Ginger. I can't begin to tell you how much they have helped with the music. They both have provided information about groups and singers as well as turning me loose in their record collections. (they took a whole lot better care of the vinyl than I ever did)
David is like having a living encyclopedia of soul music to use a reference. His knowledge of the songs and who performed them is awesome. Ginger's Detroit roots and insights are also invaluable. The music scene in the motor city may have changed the world but it really was kind of a small town.
Finally, my thanks to all the singers and musicians who have "friended" me on facebook. You've helped shaped the sound of FNST Radio. Especially Butch Halpin for his help on the Beach Music scene and Ruby Andrews for sharing her memories of the "other Detroit" and Chicago artists.
There. I know I've forgotten people but I have a whole month to correct that.
Enjoy the music.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
October 31, 2011
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
There, got that out of my system.
The show is ready, all I have to do is deliver it to the Techie Gnome.
This week there are two "twin spins". One by the Mad Lads and the other by the Ovations.
We have some talented birthday artists, a couple of requested artists/songs, a few "new to the station" tunes and *supply drum roll here* a cut by Paul Craver from his newest CD.
Along with all this there, is some great soul and beach music. I think you'll find it's a real fast two hours. Heres hoping y'all enjoy it.
BTW, this coming week, November 4th to be exact, is FNST Radio's birthday. Back in 2006 RJ and I put the playlist together and took the station "live" for the first time. It was really an experiment. We just wondered if it could be done. Guess it can, huh?
Have a good first week of November, everybody. Start your holiday shopping, early and if you get stuck wondering what to buy for me..............I have a list. LOL
There, got that out of my system.
The show is ready, all I have to do is deliver it to the Techie Gnome.
This week there are two "twin spins". One by the Mad Lads and the other by the Ovations.
We have some talented birthday artists, a couple of requested artists/songs, a few "new to the station" tunes and *supply drum roll here* a cut by Paul Craver from his newest CD.
Along with all this there, is some great soul and beach music. I think you'll find it's a real fast two hours. Heres hoping y'all enjoy it.
BTW, this coming week, November 4th to be exact, is FNST Radio's birthday. Back in 2006 RJ and I put the playlist together and took the station "live" for the first time. It was really an experiment. We just wondered if it could be done. Guess it can, huh?
Have a good first week of November, everybody. Start your holiday shopping, early and if you get stuck wondering what to buy for me..............I have a list. LOL
Friday, October 21, 2011
October 24 2011
It's very early Friday, October 21st, the Monday show is done and I can look at it in it's entirety.
It's pretty neat, if I do say so. There's some "west coast" soul with Ty Karim, The Marvelows, The Furys and The Tempos. CORRECTION. Earlier I'd made the mistake of saying the Furys become the Tempos. I'll blame it on the 5:00am hour. In fact, the Tempos later became the Younghearts. Thank youo, DB.
There's a very early Spinners tune, a Billy Butler song that most of you won't be familiar with and a terrific Jackie Wilson cut. All this is just part of the story.
I enjoy bringing the "lesser known" songs to you. There was so much more to "Soul Music" than the top 4-5 acts from Motown and the super hit makers of Stax. Hopefully, you enjoy hearing songs that are "new to you" or maybe tune you'd forgotten all about. It's a challenge to make it all flow and not to inundate you with too much "intellectual lint". The challenge is one I've enjoyed taking on for five years.
Have a great week, enjoy the show and remember "If you like us, tell your friends about us. If you don't like us, keep your mouth shut and let your friends find out for themselves" ROFL
It's pretty neat, if I do say so. There's some "west coast" soul with Ty Karim, The Marvelows, The Furys and The Tempos. CORRECTION. Earlier I'd made the mistake of saying the Furys become the Tempos. I'll blame it on the 5:00am hour. In fact, the Tempos later became the Younghearts. Thank youo, DB.
There's a very early Spinners tune, a Billy Butler song that most of you won't be familiar with and a terrific Jackie Wilson cut. All this is just part of the story.
I enjoy bringing the "lesser known" songs to you. There was so much more to "Soul Music" than the top 4-5 acts from Motown and the super hit makers of Stax. Hopefully, you enjoy hearing songs that are "new to you" or maybe tune you'd forgotten all about. It's a challenge to make it all flow and not to inundate you with too much "intellectual lint". The challenge is one I've enjoyed taking on for five years.
Have a great week, enjoy the show and remember "If you like us, tell your friends about us. If you don't like us, keep your mouth shut and let your friends find out for themselves" ROFL
Friday, October 14, 2011
October 17, 2011
Wow, it's the middle of the month already? I feel like I'm on a missle, rocketing through this year.
We've had a busy week in FNST land. Our very own Doctor Lesley Birch PhD. has been visiting the Techie Gnome and with us. It's been a great time and she's seen a lot of the northcoast. She even got a day trip to Canada! Hopefully, she'll come back in an upstate summer. If it falls on a weekend we may even get to go on a picnic.
There are 16 Birthday Artists on this week's show. (playing catch-up after my week off). I have some new to FNST songs by Joe Simon, Al Wilson and Gene Chandler just to drop a few names. Not all of them will wind up in rotation soooooooo if you want to catch some rare soul you're going to have to listen to this week's program. Needless to say, the show is loaded with music and just a little R&B 101.
I hope y'all enjoy the music and btw, a few comments wouldn't hurt. (hint hint)
Until next week, take care of yourselves and each other.
We've had a busy week in FNST land. Our very own Doctor Lesley Birch PhD. has been visiting the Techie Gnome and with us. It's been a great time and she's seen a lot of the northcoast. She even got a day trip to Canada! Hopefully, she'll come back in an upstate summer. If it falls on a weekend we may even get to go on a picnic.
There are 16 Birthday Artists on this week's show. (playing catch-up after my week off). I have some new to FNST songs by Joe Simon, Al Wilson and Gene Chandler just to drop a few names. Not all of them will wind up in rotation soooooooo if you want to catch some rare soul you're going to have to listen to this week's program. Needless to say, the show is loaded with music and just a little R&B 101.
I hope y'all enjoy the music and btw, a few comments wouldn't hurt. (hint hint)
Until next week, take care of yourselves and each other.
Friday, October 7, 2011
October 10, 2011
Today is a repeat of Soul Ballads Part I. FNST's listeners helped create the show and I'm sure they won't object to enjoying the show one more time.
I've been down south for the past week, relaxing and spending time with family. Sometimes you just need the break. Miss Ginger and I will be back next Monday with a new show full of birthday guests, R&B 101, old school soul and who knows what else.
Have a great week, be good to yourselves and each other.
I've been down south for the past week, relaxing and spending time with family. Sometimes you just need the break. Miss Ginger and I will be back next Monday with a new show full of birthday guests, R&B 101, old school soul and who knows what else.
Have a great week, be good to yourselves and each other.
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