Re: WSRO

[Steve & Barb Sawyer <steve5@tiac.net>]

Jibguy wrote:

On WJIB, Steve mentioned that WJIB was not too local, and months ago he said

> all was being run was 1950's music tapes.    It's apparent Steve has not
> listened to 740 in the past year.   Over half of the music aired on WJIB was
> made in the 90's, and it's the only commercial station that
>   a) - exposes new artists no one's ever heard of on a regular basis
>   b) - is completely locally programmed (excepting 7 min daily of features)
>                 (perhaps excepting WCRB and maybe one other I can't think of
> now)
>   c) - doesn't place testing, trends, corporate policy above the quality of
> music
>   d) - would refuse any advertising that is harmful to the public (credit
> cards,  lottery, casinos, all these new drugs that make "I Can See Clearly
> Now).  -  Not that they're knocking at JIB's door anyway.
>  e) - has a variety of music ranging from "beautiful music" (only 1-or-2  in
> 5) to light jazz,  new age,  classical,  folk,  90's piano music & some
> vocals.
>  f) - dares to mention other call letters on LTAR!  :)
>
> BTW, Starting May 2 1998 on 730-WJTO, each Saturday 7-8 PM, local musicians
> from Maine get to air their music, whatever kind of music it is.   An
> experiment at this time.  We'll see what happens.   A very local-yokel show,
> but should prove to be interesting.  It will last until end of August (or
> Sept) I forget which.
>
> ---jibguy

Bob, it's too bad I can't receive WJIB out here in Orange.  I do listen when I get
in an area where I can receive it and "JIB" sounds really good and has a good
signal for 250 watts!

Perhaps one day, you'll be able to afford to web-cast with RealAudio or something
so others can receive.

Best of luck!

Steve Sawyer

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