Post #2220 by Swanky on Wed, Jun 12, 2002 6:58 AM

There is a new thing going on in on-air radio, and it's happening here in Knoxville. Community radio. You can get an FM station that has a very low output and not butt heads with the pros. So Kiliki and I are looking into a regular DJ spot. But that does not replace the "real deal" that's going away. DJs who grew up with the music and know the history.

On the extinct AM oldies station here, they did a weekly live show called Eddie Arnold Then and Now. And it was 2 talented guys talking about the Man and telling stories. You can't get that. I can't deliver that.

I love lounge and I made my station to promote it. Everyone should do what they can.

I too took my daughter to one of two(!) Drive-in theaters here. SHE LOVED IT! And so did I. They are doing decently. Still open.

I just want people to realize what people like Otto and Baby Doe and others are doing. Sure, we all have fun, but that fun is totally dependant on these people putting up with the crap and taking the time to do it FOR NOTHING BUT THE LOVE OF IT! You go for the love of it too. If you want the events and the diners and anything else to remain, do all you can and don't take it for granted.

We are neck deep in Hukilau right now. We have met some awesome people who are working with us. If we tried to make money on it, we might pull together enough to pay for our hotel rooms in Atlanta. Maybe. Fun? Yes. We hope everyone has fun. But we will be at the site early helping everyone set up, then shower and change and come back and keep things going smooth then be there late breaking down. Not complaining here. People in bands know the routine. I am just realizing even more what I owe people who play the music I like and put on the great events I attend. ((((big hugs)))

In the small sub-culture we inhabit, we're makin' it and spendin' it. Folks like Shag are the exception. Don't begrudge a guy making a little money. It could end next year and the tiki carver selling a bunch at $500 a pop could go to selling one a year. The 50s diner you love to look at but eat at once a year could be bulldozed for a new parking lot.

So give and receive or you won't have the chance to receive in the future.

(Thanks for listening!)