missing the point?

Today I woke up and heard Bob Levy On the radio hosting topic A
there were a few listener that complained about the change of the music format.Bob replied to one caller "Well I like it"
Its not about YOU Bob!
A few years ago WCBS fm attempted changing they're format.People Im sure emailed,wrote and voiced they're opinion that THEY didnt like it.They went back to kind of an old format but things changed.
When Radio stations change they're format they risk losing loyal listeners.The loyal listeners are the glue to a great radio station.If you change your format you will get new listeners BUT you will LOSE the LOYAL listeners!
LOYAL listeners are listeners who talk about you,promote you and listen without fail.
While trying hard to stay current many stations forget who truly matters.The listening audience!
Alrighty I got that off my chest!

car show

Today after work the sky looked a bit cloudy but I decided to do what I had planned anyway.I got changed into jeans and a t shirt and headed out and went to see Sheryl at Special T graphics where I bought a small bag of soda and beer can tabs that she collects for a group called happy tabs.The get money for them which helps a local family with children suffering with cancer help pay medical expenses.
Next I went to the Point Pleasant beach car cruise.There are antique car on display.Theres also food and entertainment by Ed Austin and DJ Tommy Lynch.Both nice guys.Tommy and I talked and he showed me his set up.We exchanged contact info.Sometimes Im asked if I do weddings.I havent yet but when asked again Id like to refer someone who I think is good and has experience doing it and Id recomment Tommy Lynch!I think if more musians and DJs helped each other out it would be nice.
I once heard someone say they hated DJs.Where Would Elvis and the Beatles be without the DJ?stuck playing bars!
The cars were nice too.One thing I noticed that some old cars has CD players in them.I think modernizing antique cars take away the originality and value.
The Next car show is Oct 5th from 12noon till 4pm!

cool stuff to do fab places to go

Friday Sept 10
5pm
The Car Cruise on Arnald Ave.Point Pleasant Beach
Entertainment,cars and stuff to buy
Saturday ..or is it Sunday?Board swap!The beach house board swap
Saturday Sept 19 The Point Pleasant Seafood Fest. starting at 12 noon
Saturday Oct 2 The Bay Head Duck Derby in Centenniel Park
Rubber duck race in Scow ditch and music by DJ Trish

a Christmas mix in the works already?

Each year I start earlier on my Christmas mix because each year I love Creating them.Its my Fave Holiday.Being I have a few fellow mixmakers who are overseas Ill send those ones out before thanksgiving.
This years will contain some jazz and rock faves.Last years mix was doused in World Christmas.Some liked it while others found it lacking upbeat grooves for their kids!
I dont require a theme in my mix exchange but I may encourage folks to make a Christmas mix.
No Im NOT going to give into political correctness and call it a Holiday mix!

So Long Summer

As I rode to work today the reality of the end of summer hit me.Im going from Hearing"Bluffs Checker.. Trish" on The radio to Hearing Trish to the Main office"Over our PA system at school.The sound of waves crashing against the beach will be replaced my the hum of the copier,school bells,lockers being opened and closed and yes teachers and students in the hall.Now Im going back to jill and Franks one liners.The smell of salt air will be replaced by freshly mowed grass!
I wont be zig zagging East Ave traffic on my bike ..now Im zig zagging traffic in the hallway.
Oh don't grt me wrong It will be nice seeing everyone again.Teachers and Students!
After Labor day I enjoy things settling down traffic wise.Just as you get used to it though the holiday rush hits us!
After almost 3 months away from each other Jill seems happy to see me again.haha!In June it seems she glad to be rid of me for awhile!
We Have a few new staff members so it will be interesting how the year plays out.So here we gooo.School Year 2010-11!

His name is Earl!

Seeing that it wasnt raining at 8:45 this Morning I headed of to work and made my usual stop to Bay Point Market,
It didnt start raining till I headed off to work.When I got to the shack Liz had informed me we were closed for the day so we but my bike in the shack and she drove me home!
I got out of my wet unifor and hong it on the towel rack in hopesit would be dry by morning.I told Jill Id be in if it rained today so I called the school and headed in.I wore jeans and my Yellow Submarine T shirt.Shes a Beatles fan too so I knew she would approve.
I got in my newly fixed car and she runs good as new.There was a crate of mail to sort but I needed coffee.Luckily Frank had a fresh pot made up!
I sorted the mail and sipped on my coffee.Our New music Teacher came in and Jill asked me to give her a tour so I did.She seems nice.
Wally our Computer Tech was there too.We are getting new Macbooks.A few folks said I sould get one but Im fine with my desktop.I dont want a lap top or an iphone.I spend enough time on my computer and such an upgrade would make me a complete slave to technology which I have no intention of becoming!
After I save the tour I finied up sorting the mail and delivered it to the clasroons and place it on each teachers desk and made sure each door was lock afterwards.
Jill showed me the 2 boxes of mail in the boses office to be shredded that Ill jump on after school starts Being fridays are me long days Ill hope to get on it next friday.
The trip home wasnt as rainy as the trip to school but I was sure more rain was coming by the looks of the sky.
When I got home I had some luch and a soda,checked my email and took a nap.
Earl didnt hit us with the wholloping wind and rain everyone talked about.Im sure the ocean was churned up though and the Beach Cleaners will have they're work cut out for them Tomorrow.
Tonight I went on the library website and ordered a few CDs
I decided on "Bay head Boogie" for the title of my next mix and It might turn out to be a 2 parter.Maybe 3!

Music new and reviews

Yesterday I got a mix from my new mix buddy Joshua.Like me he enjoys oldies and obscure funny stuff.He made me a 2 CD set that has awsome tunes on it.
Today I made a list of songs Id like to include in the new mix.Im not one to preplan mixes but it was a quiet afternoon so I wrote down some Ideas swirling round my head.
Ideas for titles include "Songs from the beach chair"Uh oh lets not forget tears for fears has an album in the 80s called songs from the Big Chair.I only thought of beach chair because thats where I was sitting things of songs for my newest mix and I wasnt attempting to copy Tears for fears.Another Title might be "Bay Head Boogie"I was in Bay Head at Beach Head Beach thinkin' up these songs.
Last week I ordered 3 CDs from oldies.com
Here are the 3 CDs I ordered
Sting-Dream of the Blue Turtles
My Fave CD of his Post Police solo Albums.I remember listening to this over and over on my Sony walkman.
Love Unlimited-The Best Of.Great 70s Soul!
25 All Time Novelty hits-VA.I was inspired to get this after a conversation at a friends house talking about funny songs
The Music industry has lost its sense of humor lately...with exception to Weird Al Yankovich.