April Was A Month Of Change, Passings, Additions, and More!

Hard to believe it's been almost a month since the last blog. Time flies when you have no free time... having fun has nothing to do with it sometimes! Between work, some freelance writing & their deadlines, and a few other things tossed into the mix, I realized this morning the absence of blog entries for April.

Moving forward, a bunch of stuff has come down the pike recently. Some of this may be old news to some, but we hope other tidbits are more timely and entertaining -

The big news this past week, is that we lost another punk rock pioneer; the 2nd one in less than 6 months and another female singer to boot (remember Ari Up passed away not that long ago). Poly Styrene, the frontwoman for the classic punk rock band X Ray Spex, died at the age of 53. Styrene, whose real name was Marianne Elliot-Said, had been battling both breast and spinal cancer for a few years. Inspired by an early Sex Pistols gig, Styrene formed the X Ray Spex when she was 18 with her friend Laura Logic, who was also the groups 1st saxophone player. The band went on to record a string of five singles – including the enduring punk anthem "Oh Bondage Up Yours!" – and one highly influential full-length album, Germ Free Adolescents, before breaking up in 1979. There has been a number of articles on-line about her passing, so if you want to glean more info about her, it's there. Bottom line here though is we lost another great artist too soon.

This was also a month of anniversaries... sort of. The finishing touches were finalized for Lollapalooza's 20th birthday or anniversary, depending on how you look at it. The festival will take place this summer with a three-day event at Chicago's Grant Park on August 5-7th with headliners Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Muse and My Morning Jacket. The bill will also include artists such as the Cars, Ween, Cold War Kids, and Big Audio Dynamite.

April was also a month of changes. On the personal front, I finally had to update the website complete with the latest video of "Rope" by Foo Fighters. Click here to check it out as well as the website.
Another big change of sorts is going on with U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. No, he's not leaving the band, but he is going to trade in his drumsticks for a bit and try his hand at acting as well as producing. Mullen will make his first foray into acting in Man on the Train. The Irish-Canadian movie, also starring Donald Sutherland, is set to debut at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Mullen will play a mysterious stranger who arrives in a small town with plans to rob a bank. He is also one of the film's co-producers.

The past 30 days has also seen a re-emergence of sorts. Hardcore punk icons Fugazi is putting the finishing touches on a huge concert archive. The bands been, more or less, on hiatus for about 10 years, but the veteran D.C. punks are in the homestretch of archiving every single live show from their 15-year career, which will be available online for fans. Yeah, you read that right - every single live show... 15 years worth! Wow! Frontman Ian MacKaye says the group is deep in the process of converting "thousands" of live recordings from DAT and cassette tapes to digital files. I found this news a little ironic, because last week I finished watching their self-released DVD "Instrument". While it's not for everyone, it is a good documentary. Very gritty, quite raw, but very insightful. One of the highlights is the free concert they did in front of the White House! if you ever have a chance to check it out, do so. Click here to watch an older video of their classic "Waiting Room".

Lastly, I'd like to wish Kate Pierson of the B-52's a happy 63rd birthday! If you ever met her, or just looking at her, you'd never know! She's still very young at heart. When she's not working with the other members of Georgia's best known punk band (aside from R.E.M.) she's busily running her own restaurant!

That's about it for now, until next time, (hopefully less than 28 days), keep listening!
Peace out,
Dave

** BONUS! ** Is There Really Such A Thing As "Best Of..." Or Why I Hate Top 100 Of All Time Lists

I was cruising a few web sites doing some R&D for the station when I felt a need to address this topic. I get an email every once in a great while about this subject, which I never reply to, but at least I don't receive nearly as many as I used to. I know everyone has an opinion. We can also agree to disagree even though we listen to and enjoy the same genre. But that's not what this post is about - ie; meaning who's right and who's wrong.

I visit numerous web sites several times a week to do the following;
1). Keep informed - I want to know what's going on in the alternative music world, listen to new releases, as well as several other things. In my opinion, this keeps the station fresh, diverse, and up to date.
2). Get opinions - I enjoy people's feedback about music, new and old. Sometimes one can learn a new perspective about something that one had never thought of before.

Taking those two concepts, I went on the web site of a radio station that I listen to... a lot. Currently, they are playing the "Top 1000 Alternative Rock Songs Of All Time". The web site features a complete list. I thought to myself, "Cool... maybe there's a song or two I can add to the station that I hadn't thought of or that a listener hasn't mentioned yet".

I discovered two things. One, is that 360 Degrees of Alternative actually plays a good majority of the songs listed. At least we've covered the "popular" aspect. Second, and this was actually quite depressing, was the true lack of historical or influential material. This prompted me to get in touch with the morning drive DJ as we have known each other for a number of years. We both agreed that the list was jaded and very biased or in other words, a popularity contest, as most of these lists are. Being in professional radio myself for years, I know this is an accepted fact of the profession... it helps pay the bills. We both expected to see bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Green Day to have numerous entries. In fact, each of these bands have 3 songs each in the top 30.

What we found discouraging was the lack of historical and influential songs, or even the fact that there were very few songs on the list that were released prior to 1990. In fact, it was a little scary. Out of 1,000 songs, there were two, count 'em, two songs by The Ramones. They had the position of #186 and #369. There were two songs by The Clash, taking up residence at numbers 439 and 721. The true bummer, however, was there wasn't a single song on the list by The Sex Pistols... none. Out of 1,000 songs. Also painfully absent were songs by Iggy Pop, Talking Heads, The Velvet Underground, and countless other bands. My friend told me, "You know, if we played select songs by those artists, the listeners would probably enjoy and embrace them. Of course, once they found out just how old they those songs were, a number of listeners would probably go into shock! (Laughing) But that shouldn't matter - they're still great songs. Bottom line, though - it's a crime that some songs didn't make the cut... a true crime. In a way I feel like we're screwing over our listeners."

The final nail in the coffin, however, was the fact that there were songs on the list by Metallica (Relax - I like Metallica, but they are not alternative), Eminen and Outkast. Seriously! I love "Hey Ya" as much as the next person, but it ain't alternative! And it doesn't belong on this list!

In my opinion, that's where 360 Degrees as well as other internet and satellite radio stations come in. We play the diversity the genre truly deserves. In order to appreciate the present, we must respect the past... and not just the past 20 years worth. We must dig deeper and go further. We at 360 Degrees will never conform to a "top whatever" list. It has to be a balance of popularity, diversity, history, and a slight mix of obscurity. And best of all... we don't have to "pay the bills" like a commercial station. Which means we can let the station and the music do the talking.

Until next time, peace out.
Dave

How Can There Be So Many Currents In Such A Little Puddle?

I feel the title for today's blog is pretty fitting. Over the past week, we've seen and read, good news, not so good news, and downright ugly news... never mind the wave of new music that was promised for the Spring. On that note, let's stop the lally-gagging and get right to it.

Arcade Fire and their latest release Suburbs won big... no make that REALLY big at Canada's Juno Awards ceremony Saturday night (3/26) in Toronto. The scooped up kudos for Best Album of the Year, Group Of The Year, Best Alternative Album Of The Year, and Songwriter Of The Year. Congrats, guys!

Mark your calendar for this next one - April 16th or more commonly known as Record Store Day. To honor this occasion, the Beastie Boys, Beck, Bat for Lashes, Jack White, as well as other artists will all release 7-inch vinyl singles. The Beasties' will be submitting the track, "Make Some Noise", which is from the trio's long-awaited album Hot Sauce Committee Pt 2.

I hit on this release last week - and for good reason. Songs For Japan can be found on iTunes for only $9.99 and it contains 38 songs all done by well known artists. Regardless that it's quite the mix of genre's, the cool thing is that all - and we mean all - the money goes to Japan for earthquake relief efforts. Click here for more details and the complete song / artist list.

Moving onward or in this case downward, Lou Reed's manager Tom Sarig was arrested following allegations he threatened to kill a consultant over a financial dispute. Sarig was charged with aggravated harassment after making threats to a consultant who sought back payment of $11,500 for helping Reed find a personal assistant. Guys, guys, guys... I hate to say it, but that's what contracts and lawyers are for. Jeez...

If that wasn't bad enough, it seems that the SWSX festival had numerous problems this year and was a miracle that the whole thing didn't go down in flames. Rumor has it, that several groups were dropped from the roster, which did wonders for relations... not! But adding insult to injury (no pun intended here) was Ben "Weasel" Foster, frontman for the Screeching Weasels. According to reports (and the cell phone video posted on You Tube), he had a meltdown on stage during the bands gig on March 18th. Apparently, Foster railed against the media and even punched two female fans, one of whom allegedly threw ice in his face. As a result, Foster's backing band has called it quits, calling his actions "shameful", "embarrassing", and "...does not represent the band members' view points or moral compasses", according to a statement in Punk News. Foster also released a statement prior to that apologizing for the incident and his behavior.

Finally, let's wrap things up by taking a look at some upcoming releases that really look promising... and that's a good thing;
- The Kills "Blood Pressures" due out on April 5th - A band named the Kills is probably not going to be especially shy or demure, but still: Few groups these days make as good on the rawness and romance embedded deep within rock'n'roll.
- The Ravonettes "Rave In The Grave" due out on April 5th - There's reverb and then there's the jacked up, thick as hell, reverb that makes up this band.
- Foo Fighters "Wasted Light" due out April 12th - this band gets better every year. This album is no exception. It's not even officially out yet, but is getting rave reviews.
- Gorillaz "The Fall" due out April 19th - There are very few cartoon bands that have ever counted as bands first and cartoons second, but one of more impressive aspects of Gorillaz is you don't necessarily have to choose. What makes this release more important is the fact that it's more than the result of what Damon Albarn says was "just me and an iPad really mucking about."
- My Morning Jacket "Circuital" due out May 31st - This band has changed A LOT since their inception 10 years ago by going well beyond golden southern rock and into a different realm where such a time-tested sound is refracted into the future.

That's about the time I have for now. Thanks again for all the support and patience with our recent upgrades so we can make the station that much better. Keep the comments, suggestions and emails coming... it is appreciated!

Peace out,
Dave

New Music, New Titles, New Arguments

This may seem to be an odd way to start this post, but... Hi!! The reason for this beginning is that it has been almost 2 months since the last entry. It's not that there wasn't anything to write about, it's just I was consumed with upgrading the station. Everything from adding more storage space for more music on the server, to doing research, to converting and uploading files - there never seems to be enough time in a day. Then factor in the "full time job" thing, and time really seems to slip through the fingers.

We pressed on, however, and we're getting there. As of this writing, over 225 titles have been added to the station... and more are coming, a lot more! Patience is a key word with this process. I never realized just how difficult it is to find mp3 versions of songs done by Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention without having to resort to vinyl. This also holds true with countless other bands and artists. In some cases, material is just not available yet.

Of course, I always welcome emails. I really do read all of them and respond to most. Note that key word there - MOST - because some do not warrant a response. I expected some emails (and flack) about some of the songs I added. I was actually kind of looking forward to it. Now, don't get me wrong here - it's not like the station is out to win some kind of contest or award or is trying to piss people off. 360 Degrees is definitely not going to get the nod for the Captain Obvious category because we are just not that mainstream, even when it comes to alternative music. On the other hand, we're also not trying to be the Kings of Obscurity, either.

Just like our mantra or mission statement, 360 Degrees is "classic to cutting edge". We feature four decades of alternative rock. We did this when we started and things haven't changed. The only thing that has changed, is the scope or depth of the music. What I mean by that is, we are finally able to feature more artists and titles that fit into this genre. Remember, alternative is not just a term or a type of music that ranges from the 90's through today. It's also about the music's influences - and I'm not just talking about the Ramones or the Sex Pistols either.

Face it - even the Ramones and the Pistols had influences. It's called music from the 60's like the Who, the Faces, MC5, Iggy Pop, and more. Here's another thought - all those artists had influences as well... like music from the 50's. Imagine that...

This is one reason why I've added artists like The Pink Fairies, The Troggs, The Rolling Stones and The Yardbirds. The last two bands, I have to admit, raised some eyebrows. First off, the songs I added were some very early material done by each band; I'm talking circa 1965. All the songs are basic, straight forward, blues riff rock and roll... the very foundations taken almost 10 years later, modified somewhat, and turned into punk. I hate to break it to some people out there, but without the Stones and the Yardbirds, there ain't any modern rock n' roll. Period. Need further proof? Try to find a music rag from that era. Both those bands were flagged as "a new alternative sound to rock n' roll".

One of the greatest conversations I've ever had was with Seymour Stein of Sire and Warner Brothers fame. This was a number of years back, but during the conversation, he mentioned that when he first heard the Ramones, he heard music from the 60's, influences from surf, the Beach Boys, and more. He actually thought their music was "very catchy" believe it or not. So, just think... if he didn't listen to his gut and listened to these other people who told him he would "fuck up his label" if he signed The Ramones, where would we be today?

For those of you who are longing for more "obscure and/or non-mainstream" stuff from the 70's and beyond, we've got you covered. We're also added bands that truly cover the spectrum. Everything from Crass and The Plasmatics, to The Selector and Fishbone, to brand new material by Five Finger Death Punch, along with way too much more material to list.

So, keep your eye on our Facebook page as well as the blog along with an ear to the station. It will be different, cool and diverse. From classic to cutting edge. It will encompass 360 Degrees of Alternative music! Enjoy!

Until next time, keep listening.
Peace out,
Dave

Midlife Crises... What Midlife Crises? Tribal Knowledge & Passing Traditions, Bruised Egos, and More!

I gotta admit - today's title for the blog actually has me pumped! 2011 is not even a month old, and already we've had a bunch of things come down the pike and this past week was no exception. Everything from TV to emails - stuff seemed to come out of the woodwork about almost everything!

I received a very interesting email from a "new" listener of 360 Degrees of Alternative. They wrote saying that they found the station by accident, checked it out, and really liked what they heard - cool! They checked out our Facebook page & became a fan - really cool! From there, they clicked the link & visited our website. Now here is where I'm unsure if we took a detour or not. As they were reading my bio on the website, it "suddenly dawned on them how old I was"... ouch! The email went on to ask if I was experiencing some sort of a mid-life crises, because this listener did not know anybody in their late 40's who listened to ALL this type of music.

This isn't the first time I've been asked - no wait, told - I'm too old for this genre as well as this racket called rock 'n roll radio. Well, sorry to disappoint, but no crises here... just keeping the faith. The good news was, in the conclusion of the email, this listener said they would keep 360 Degrees as one of their favorites; "I like the station so much that I can overlook the fact of your age." Good - 'cause I may have to send my 55 year old friend who loves this stuff after you...

You read (or hear) the headlines - corporate buyouts, budget cutbacks, downsizing, and layoffs. The bummer about these things is that they take a toll on tribal knowledge. It seems this happens more so during tough times. Radio is not immune from this. In the commercial field, it only takes advertising revenues to fall or a decline in the ratings book for upper management to start screaming for changes. Unfortunately, it's usually the music along with the common worker that gets marked with a bulls eye.

There's an old saying - rock n' roll may not change the world, but it can change your life. I feel that this genre is one of the few that have the power to do that. The sad part is, music is a tradition - it should be passed on to generations. Artists do this on a regular basis. It's called influences. We should be doing the same. I've done it with my kids and I have friends who have done the same. I'm attempting to do the same with a world wide audience with 360 Degrees. That's why I offer four decades of music. You cannot appreciate the present unless you respect the past. This is one thing I'd like to leave the next generation, because sometimes it seems people just don't care...

Need further proof? Check out the video of the performance of 73 year old Wanda Jackson, who has been dubbed the Queen of Rockabilly, with Jack White on Letterman a few nights ago. Not only is rockabilly an influence on punk and alternative, but we also have this genre of music spanning the generations as well as being introduced to new ones. They smoke through Johnny Kidd and the Pirates' 1960s hit "Shakin' All Over." We feature the version done by The Syndicate of Sound. The performance was so hot, it nearly left Letterman speechless: "Oh my god! Holy crap! Whoa!" he said, before insisting they continue playing to close out the show. Check it out here!

I may jack a few people out of shape with this next one, but I have absolutely no sympathy for this guy. I'm talking about the creator of the TV show "Glee" Ryan Murphy. It seems that since this show is so hot, that it thinks it's exempt from some of the follies of Hollywood. Rumors have been circulating lately about the enormous egos this show has produced in such a short time and I feel some are starting to actually show themselves through the cracks in it's supposedly perfect porcelain face.

Kings of Leon have had offers out the ying-yang to appear on numerous successful TV shows. However, the band has turned every offer down. No big deal, right? Well, I guess Glee creator Ryan Murphy has a real problem with rejection. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he was quoted as saying, "Fuck you Kings of Leon. They're a bunch of self-centered assholes." According to Murphy, he was very upset and feels KOL are missing the whole point of his show. He says it's about kids, heart, and music.

The band has responded to Murhy's harsh critisim. The main reason why KOL turned down the invitiation is because the band has never even seen the program. Drummer Caleb Foolowill also added the following Twitter post; "Dear Ryan Murphy - let it go. See a therapist, get a manicure, buy a new bra. Zip your lip and focus on something else besides teaching kids how to say fuck."

Like I said... 2011 is off and running! Check that - stampeding...

Until next time, keep listening.
Peace out,
Dave

Remembering Don Kirshner, "Comeback" Seems To Be The New Buzzword, And More!

It's hard to believe that were more than halfway through January already, (which is a good thing if you live in the "snow belt" here in the US), but it seems the music news is coming at us fast & furious - even faster than the time seems to be flying by.

By now, my first topic can be considered "old news" in this digital world... even though the unfortunate event only happened 2 days ago. With the untimely passing of Don Kirshner, rock music has, bar none, lost a major figure and icon. While it's possible that anyone under the age of 25 may not have a clue as to who this man was, you should. If it wasn't for Kirshner, rock music would not be what it is today - period.

Without going into a historical diatribe on the man, (there's plenty of that to be found on the net), I considered Kirshner to be kind of a living irony. The guy couldn't sing or play an instrument if his life depended on it, but was so influential. How influential? Rumor has it that he persuaded The Rolling Stones to play on his show instead of on other TV networks, simply based on his reputation. Kirshner could only pay them $300 per man, while other network offers were around one million dollars. He also took chances. He aired bands on his late night TV show (which was 100% live) when other forms of media barely gave those bands passing glances. And this was an extreme rarity in the 70's. It's even rare today. You will be missed, Don.


Over the past few weeks, it seems "comeback" is the new buzzword for 2011. Artists from Amy Winehouse to Britney Spears have been using the term in regards to their music career. Well, add three more names to that list. Archers of Loaf, Camper Van Beethoven, and Cracker.
- Archers of Loaf, the indie icon from North Carolina, performed their 1st live gig since 1998 at the Love Language show at Carrboro, N.C.'s Cat's Cradle last Saturday. Listed only as "special guests" on the program, word still got out & the place was packed to capacity. According to reviews, the performance was outstanding.
- Camper Van Beethoven & Cracker; I can cover both these bands in one shot. Why? Because David Lowery delivered a two-for-one at New York City's Highland Ballroom last Friday night. He led Camper Van Beethoven through the entirety of 1989's Key Lime Pie, took a break, and then returned to whip through 1993's Kerosene Hat with his later group, Cracker. I'm unsure if this is a first of sorts, but it was a win-win for the fans.

Some quick notes about albums that are out today;
- The Decemberists, The King Is Dead
- Social Distortion, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes

After weeks of rumors, a formal announcement was made regarding some of the bands who will be playing the 2011 Coachella Festival, which will be held April 15-17 at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, California. For a while, everyone from Neil Young to The Rolling Stones were rumored to be playing. When the dust settled, it seems Kings of Leon, Arcade Fire, the Strokes, and Kanye West are set to headline the event. Other artists who will take the stage during the festival will be The Black Keys, The National, as well as Mumford & Sons. Tickets go on sale this Friday the 21st.

While we rarely tackle anything Broadway, I do know we have some fans of U2 as well as Spider Man. There's been much anticipation for the official opening, but U2's Spider-Man musical has been delayed for a fifth time and will now premiere on March 15, producers for the show announced yesterday. The delay will allow for "more time to fine-tune aspects of the show, including the new ending," according to the New York Times. Also, well known U2 producer Steve Lillywhite has been called in to work on the show's music. I guess the $65 million dollar price tag of the show (the most expensive in Broadway history) can't buy everything...

Dabbling into a bit of interesting history, it was this week back in 1982 when the band Gene Loves Jezebel played their 1st gig under their new name at the London Institute of Contemporary Art. The band consists of identical twins Jay & Mike Aston, Ian Hudson, and a drum machine. The ironic part of all this is how the band got the gig in the 1st place. Apparently, the bartender working for the ICA highly recommended the band and was also a fan. His name? Mike Aston.

Also, this week back in 1979, the Ramones came to Hollywood to start filming the Roger Corman film, "Rock n' Roll High School". One scene calls for the Ramones to drive up to the front door of the Mayor Theater in a big pink Cadillac with leopard upholstery and a New York license plate "Gabba Gabba Hey". Hollywood would never be the same...


Until next time, keep listening!
Peace out,
Dave

2011 - This Time In The Other Direction, Meet The Staff At 360 Degrees, Live Green Day, And More!

Welcome to 2011... again! In the last blog, I highlighted a few stories on how 2011, barely a week old, got off to an interesting start. We also looked back at 2010 for a bit. Moving forward, we'll look at more upcoming stuff and who knows what else.

The big buzz over the past few days has been about the live Green Day album that's coming out in March. This may be old news for some of you, but the band is releasing a 2 disc CD on March 15th called "Awesome as F**k". All material was recorded on their latest tour. No other details are available at this time, except Amazon.com states that a DVD will also be included with the bundle that contains footage of the band performing live. The trailer has been all over the net, so what the heck - let's throw our hat into the ring!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZcCJBr_Nh4

In some other "tag line" news bits, we look at some polar opposites;
- We mentioned a while back that Coldplay is working on a new album. There's still no release date yet, but they'll be working two producers - Brian Eno and Markus Dravs. Rating = Cool!
- After a two year hiatus, Britney Spears "couldn't wait" to leak her new single, "Don't Hold It Against Me" through iTunes over the weekend. As a good friend of mine said about the song, "Sometimes the jokes just write themselves". 'Nuff said. Rating = Not Cool!

Trent Reznor, the front-man for Nine Inch Nails, is doing another movie soundtrack. You may remember he did the music for David Fincher's movie The Social Network. Trent's latest project will be the score for the American film adaptation of Stieg Larsson's bestselling book The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, which is also being directed by Fincher and slated to hit theaters around Christmas 2011. According to Reznor, the upcoming soundtrack will be more performance oriented and less programmed.

Here's your chance to shape the future of rock n' roll! Converse in association with Rolling Stone magazine is hosting a contest called "Get Out Of The Garage". Kind of like an on-line "American Idol", you get to vote for one of the top 10 finalists. The winning band will be the opening act on the Get Out Of The Garage tour that kicks off in March down in Austin Texas for a 6 city tour including stops in NYC and LA. Click here to cast your vote.

Speaking of "shaping the future of rock n' roll", I was looking through some history that happened during this week:

- Back in 1977, The Clash sign a world-wide deal with CBS Records with an initial signing bonus worth over 100,000 pounds. Their are rumblings in the underground that The Clash, being the last bastion of the political left, have "sold out". The band plans to release their debut single in less than eight weeks.

- Back in 1978, The Sex Pistols implode in San Francisco, less than 3 months after the release of their debut record on Warner Brothers. The band, at this point, is an absolute train wreck. The bands manager, Malcolm McLaren, is trying to stop the chaos. After their performance at Winterland in the bay city, Johny Rotten says he is through with the Sex Pistols and takes off to San Jose. Bassist Sid Vicious is depressed, suicidal, and constantly wasted. He almost OD's on heroin 2 days after the show. No one in the band wants anything to do with him. Guitarist Steve Jones & drummer Paul Cook actually plan to go on with the tour without Vicious and Rotten. The final nail in the coffin, is after expenses are subtracted for the show (and everything else) from the bands money, they are left with only $67 to split between the four of them. A day later, Johnny Rotten is in New York & makes a statement to the The New York Post stating that The Sex Pistols are finished... no more... done. He stays with various New York bands, attends some gigs, goes to some clubs, and then disappears into the city.

Finally, I received an email on Saturday asking an unusual question. The sender (also a fan of the station) wanted to know how come there are no pictures of the staff at 360 Degrees of Alternative on the website, on the Facebook page, etc. I had to admit, I never really thought about it. But, without further ado, here is the staff -


1). Gunther; IT specialist - Gunther is our "go to" guy when we experience any technical glitches, which thankfully, are very few. It's amazing what this guy did with all this equipment in a space the size of a small closet. He's working on some cool upgrades that we hope to have on-line in the very near future. He also keeps me in line when we experience "hiccups" and gives me those puppy dog eyes...


2). Yogi; Human Resources Manager - Yogi comes to us from overseas with a wealth of knowledge and life experience. He keeps the station flowing and keeps everyone on track (including me) when things get a bit hectic. I must admit, he is one of the more relaxed characters I've ever met and that's one of the main reasons why is is so key to this operation.

3). Baxter; Assistant Program Director & "Party Animal" - Believe it or not, Baxter is not all fun and games. He has quite the pulse on the alternative rock scene, especially on what's new and up & coming. He helps me keep on top of the latest news, trends and groups. Ironically, he and Gunter get along great!





That's about it for now. Until next time, keep listening and thanks!
Peace out,
Dave