Through the course of 2022, as time permits, I will be shifting the format of Troubadour 1710 in a more "baby-boomer oriented" classic country and Americana direction. A large quantity of country hit singles, album tracks, independent releases, and local artists from the 1960's to 1990's will be added, while music and artists who are not appropriate for this direction will be gradually dropped.
At this time in history, I feel it is important that both Minimum Wage Media radio stations reflect the same traditional American values, lifestyle, culture, love of freedom, and spiritual orientation. I am increasingly uncomfortable with the direction the non-country-crossover folk world has taken in recent years and the attitudes it promotes. Since non-country folk people tend to believe everything the mainstream media tells them concerning Covid and its "variants," live performances are still scarce and admission is usually subject to severe restrictions. The number of new releases is way down and the product is quite mediocre. But then again, what you believe definitely affects the quality of your work.
Truly "evergreen" non-country-crossover folk product that is universal and timeless in its appeal will remain but be confined to the evening hours (7-11 PM) when the emphasis will be more acoustic. Relaxing "new age" will remain overnights to aid in your rest.
My time for such a huge alteration is limited, thus the gradual shift over a year's time instead of a sudden format change. But once established, I believe sensible listeners will be pleasantly surprised and quite pleased. Stay with us and support us financially if you can.
Friday, December 10, 2021
Troubadour 1710 format change coming in 2022
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Friday, July 23, 2021
"Boomer Country Memories" debuts Sunday evenings on Troubadour 1710
For years I put off the idea of developing such a show. I knew the tremendous amount of time it would take to research and archive the musical content needed to make it sustainable - time that I simply did not have. But everything DOES have its time and finds its time. A couple weeks ago, I couldn't put it off any longer.
In the early stages of downloading and filling in metadata, I found myself quite moved by these old songs, many of them almost forgotten. In the following days, building the library for the show almost became an obsession.
Being reunited with many long lost musical gems was certainly a major aspect in my reaction. I spent the better part of 13 years as an on-air personality and music programmer in country radio. But underlying all that was something deeper. It was mourning for the loss of a time when we were more social, innocent, trusting, and free. It was the loss of the cohesive culture and values that traditionally were aligned with country music.
What most of us Boomers grew up assuming was common sense we now have to waste time and effort defending. The people and culture that produced all this compelling music is, in my view, being attacked on all fronts. But that's just my reaction.
Tune in Sunday evenings from approximately 7 (or whenever the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast ends) until 9 to see what state of mind 2 hours of country music from the golden era puts you in.
Boomer Country Memories - Sunday evenings on Troubadour 1710. ( ...in AM Stereo, just like back in the day.)