It’s great to see so many “low power” FM radio stations popping up across the country like Richmond, Va.’s WRIR-LP, where Garry Morse does his “Lost Music Saloon” show on. And, for the first time, a DJ mentions classical music as a favorite […]
We’re back to radio this week, after a brief diversion into the wider world of the music business. I first met Jamie Hoover at the Strawberry Music Festival sometime in the 1990s. The fact that her show is syndicated on so […]
This week, I’m continuing my little diversion away from radio personalities and into the world of “behind the scenes” music industry veterans who help to get good music to your ears. This time around, I talked with noted Los Angeles music publicist Cary […]
After doing this for a few months, I decided it’s time to venture beyond the usual DJ stable and interview some people who are in the business but not directly “on the air.” Al Moss is a record promoter who has […]
This week, I welcome Sloane Spencer to this column. Sloane does a different sort of radio. Her podcasts feature interviews with recording artists who tell their stories. She also seems to have pretty cool parents! Bill Frater: Where and when did […]
As I continue to spotlight some amazingly dedicated radio programmers from other countries, Dutch DJ Jos Van den Boom is the first to mention the universal, worldwide question of what to do with all the CDs we accumulate. Bill Frater: Where […]
As you will read, Tony Lawson has been in the radio business for a number of years. His experience and passion for good radio carries on with his latest endeavor in Bristol, Tennessee. Bill Frater: Where and when did you start in radio, […]
It’s been fascinating for me to read about radio personalities from other parts of the world. Although their methods and styles may be different, their musical influences and dedication to their art is a frequent commonality. Bill Frater: Where and when did you start in […]
In my continuing effort to highlight DJs from all over the world, I present Rolf Hierath from Germany. He is a big Johnny Cash fan and does no less then three weekly radio shows. Bill Frater: Where and when did you […]
Ever since I started this column, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to learn the background and inside stories from these invisible radio “artists.” Scott Greenberg, who currently works in Charlotte, North Carolina, has bounced around different stations through the years, always […]
