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Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie & Radio Vault....
⮕ Today is the third day of WHFR's once-a-year pledge drive, RADIOTHON. Full story here! ⬅
In celebration of Opening Day and Radiothon 2024, Radio Vault on WHFR-FM presents three hours of baseball broadcasts and interviews TUESDAY, APRIL 16th, 10AM-1:00PM:
- Red Barber interviews Babe Ruth, who was already losing his voice by then but still active in baseball.
- A Radio Vault/WHFR EXCLUSIVE... former Detroit Tigers Hall of Fame broadcaster and player (back in the 1940s) GEORGE KELL is interviewed by Sportstalk host, Ron Cameron. This segment has not been heard anywhere since it was first broadcast in 2002. George worked with Al Kaline on the TV broadcasts. Cameron passed away earlier this year, but "the keeper of the archives" produced his show and sharing that show with you!
- One of the most beloved Tiger broadcasters of all time, ERNIE HARWELL will be featured during hour #3. Before he passed, he released an un-scripted 4 CD set "Ernie Harwell's Audio Scrapbook." We hope you got your autographed copy -- if not, no worries! He was a gentleman and a walking baseball encyclopedia I met and produced an interview show featuring him as well.
JOIN US TUESDAY, APRIL 16th, 10AM-1:00 for BASEBALL on RADIO VAULT WHFR 89.3 FM and whfr.fm for the live stream.
WHFR "Behind The Mic": Tom Wilson & Dan Karpinski
⮕ Today is the third day of WHFR's once-a-year pledge drive, RADIOTHON. Full story here! ⬅
As a highlight of our 2024 "Spotlight on Our Volunteers" Radiothon theme, we're thrilled to present "Behind The Mic," our WHFR Volunteer Spotlight Series where you, our Loyal Listener, can get to know a little bit more about your favorite WHFR personalities!
They'll be sharing their passions, memories, and unique perspectives, responding to some fun and thought-provoking questions we've posed to them. Today you get “Two for Tuesday!!!” with two participants!
First up: Tom Wilson
Host of: Space Is The Place
Fridays 6:00-8:00pm
Avant Garde / Experimental
1. What's your earliest memory of listening to the radio? Paul is dead.
2. What is/was your all-time favorite radio show or DJ? What makes/made it special? None in particular; the public radio stations since about age 20 but the very earliest were CKLW, WKNR and WDRQ. 20 years coming up in May!
3. What do you do at WHFR and how long have you been involved with the station? I have great fun while trying to educate the listening audience in the history of Avant Garde music and its many sub genres.
4. What drew you to become a WHFR volunteer? The WHFR newsletter and listening to Pat Frisco.
5. What impact do you think WHFR has on the local or global community and why is local/independent radio important to you? One of too few needed outlets for independent artists who make up about a third or more of the market share. I like independent artists.
6. First album (or CD/cassette) you ever purchased? Joe Walsh "The Smoker You Drink The Player You Get"
7. Favorite song/artist right now? Sun Ra
8. If you could play an instrument at expert level, which one would it be? Why? The Trautonium, so I could perform the works of Oskar Sala.
9. In the “jam session of life,” are you more the Lead Vocalist commanding the stage,
the Background Singer/Musician weaving in harmonies/melodies, or the Behind-the- Scenes Mastermind making it all happen? Resident Sound Technician.
Our second participant for “Two for Tuesday” is: Dan Karpinski
Guest co-host of: The Jump Button
Thursdays 8:00-11:00pm
Soundtrack/Gaming/Animation
1. What's your earliest memory of listening to the radio? Probably listening to Oldies 104.3 with Dick Purtan.
2. What is/was your all-time favorite radio show or DJ? What makes/made it special? I always liked Dick Putan, with the oldies he played and Alan Almond for his amazing vocals.
3. What do you do at WHFR and how long have you been involved with the station? I have been on and off with WHFR for almost 20 years. I used to host Nice N' Easy, a big band and swing show, I also used to host a short lived Roots Project that was early Rock n' Roll show. Plus, I hosted The Jump Button for a spell.
You can currently find me making a few cameos in the peanut gallery on The Jump Button Thursday nights from 8pm-11pm with Robb with 2 Bees.
4. What drew you to become a WHFR volunteer? When I started going to school at Henry Ford Community College (as it was known at that time), I was in the Student Center and noticed a radio station. I thought it looked pretty cool. Decided to join.
5. What impact do you think WHFR has on the local or global community and why is local/independent radio important to you? I think WHFR has had a positive impact on the community. Whenever I get to attend a WHFR event, I always hear how much people enjoy our station.
Local and independent Radio is important to me because our DJs get to hand pick the music they play on their shows, making each show unique and more personal to listen to.
6. First album (or CD/cassette) you ever purchased? The first album that I picked up was Danny Elfman's Batman score on cassette.
The first CD I remember buying was probably Weird Al Yankovic's Bad Hair Day Album.
7. Favorite song/artist right now? Kung Fu Panda 4 soundtrack that features Tenacious D's cover of Baby One More Time.
8. If you could play an instrument at expert level, which one would it be? Definitely my Acoustic guitar.
9. In the “jam session of life,” are you more the Lead Vocalist commanding the stage,
the Background Singer/Musician weaving in harmonies/melodies, or the Behind-the- Scenes Mastermind making it all happen? In the “jam session of life,” I’m behind the scenes type of player for sure.
Don’t forget to check back tomorrow to read about another WHFR DJ, and be sure to listen to our broadcast as we will air many more WHFR Volunteer Spotlight Series "Behind The Mic" recordings all week long throughout Radiothon!
To Receive Is Better Than To Give (In This Case)
⮕ Today is the second day of WHFR's once-a-year pledge drive, RADIOTHON. Full story here! ⬅
April 15. That date rings a certain bell. To ease the pain of owing the IRS or to celebrate the receipt of a return, WHFR's Roll and Tumble Take 2 will acknowledge Tax Day 2024 with a special Tax Day extravaganza.
Tune in on Monday, April 15, from 4-6pm as we have some fun on Tax Day while asking for pledges of support to WHFR Radio. And if you end up owing the IRS, no worries, you can contribute to WHFR next year, or anytime online.
WHFR "Behind The Mic": Anderson Coleman
⮕ Today is the second day of WHFR's once-a-year pledge drive, RADIOTHON. Full story here! ⬅
As a highlight of our 2024 "Spotlight on Our Volunteers" Radiothon theme, we're thrilled to present "Behind The Mic," our WHFR Volunteer Spotlight Series where you, our Loyal Listener, can get to know a little bit more about your favorite WHFR personalities!
They'll be sharing their passions, memories, and unique perspectives, responding to some fun and thought-provoking questions we've posed to them.
Today we feature: Anderson Coleman
Host of: Blues With A Feelin'
Saturdays 8:00-10:00pm
Blues / R&B
1. What's your earliest memory of listening to the radio? My earliest memory was listening to CKLW20/20 News, happening in and around Detroit. This Feature was with Byron McGregor’s Sensational News report. CKLW News Crew offered $20 for a lead on News Happening Now!
Nighttime R&B top 40, was on WLAC out of Nashville TN. It Was known as Randy’s Record Shop. They had LP & 45 records for mail order. Black listeners could hear and order any Top 40 Record Randy had. [1979]
2. What is/was your all-time favorite radio show or DJ? What makes/made it special? J. Paul Henderson (Formerly known as "Robbie D" on WCHB. A fantastic white soul jock. And, then there was my all-time favorite back then, [1975] WJLB Frantic Ernie Durham was one of Detroit’s most popular mainstream radio. WJLB would also hire Durham for their Detroit outlet, eventually splitting his weekly shift between both stations. Mornings on WBBC. Evenings on WJLB. At one time, Ernie Durham commuted daily between the two stations for well over a year.
3. What do you do at WHFR and how long have you been involved with the station? I am one of many DJs/broadcasters here at WHFR. I’ve been a volunteer here at 89.3 FM for more than 18 years.
4. What drew you to become a WHFR volunteer? I came here to keep my skill set current. And to occasionally practice my craft. I had been away from the industry for a while, earning a living in another vocation. Then I met a Henry Ford College employee who worked in the registrar's office. They thought I had a name that would resonate on the air at WHFR. I am still waiting to see if that happens!
5. What impact do you think WHFR has on the local or global community and why is local/independent radio important to you? WHFR can help create a connection with the local community by learning and examining civic and community issues. It can allow students and adults to get involved with charities such as Radiothon and Volunteer to help other less fortunate students. WHFR can impact students and listeners to stay informed.
6. First album (or CD/cassette) you ever purchased? That question goes back too far. My dad and I were purchasing albums every Friday Evening. But what I can tell you is the name of the first album I played on mainstream radio. Here are just a few: Johnny Taylor's- Disco Lady, Tyrone Davis-Turning Point, David Ruffin-Walk Away From Love, Candi Staton-Bring The Boys Home, and Harold Melting’s protest song-Wake Up Everybody.
7. Favorite song/artist right now? There are too many songs available for listening. It’s difficult for me to pick just one favorite. I can say, I have a few songs that will live forever in our music selection. My favorite artist is B. B. King. For the moment, my all-time favorite, if I must choose, is Why I Sing The Blues.
8. If you could play an instrument at expert level, which one would it be? Why? If I could be an expert at playing an instrument, it would be the Piano. From improving mental and emotional health to achieving a deeper understanding of music. Piano can help you reach your goals. It’s a compelling activity for me. First and foremost, piano helps improve my mental and emotional well-being.
9. In the “jam session of life,” are you more the Lead Vocalist commanding the stage,
the Background Singer/Musician weaving in harmonies/melodies, or the Behind-the- Scenes Mastermind making it all happen? A background vocal would be, one that mimics the lead vocal. In my life, I am not that Vocal. My life is more Lead up Front. My life is more Lead impact oriented.
Don’t forget to check back tomorrow to read about another WHFR DJ, and be sure to listen to our broadcast as we will air many more WHFR Volunteer Spotlight Series "Behind The Mic" recordings all week long throughout Radiothon!
WHFR "Behind The Mic": Pat Frisco
⮕ Today is the first day of WHFR's once-a-year pledge drive, RADIOTHON. Full story here! ⬅
As a highlight of our 2024 "Spotlight on Our Volunteers" Radiothon theme, we're thrilled to present "Behind The Mic," our WHFR Volunteer Spotlight Series where you, our Loyal Listener, can get to know a little bit more about your favorite WHFR personalities!
They'll be sharing their passions, memories, and unique perspectives, responding to some fun and thought-provoking questions we've posed to them.
Today we feature: Pat Frisco
Host of: Spirits Rejoice
Tuesdays 6:00-10:00pm
Avant New & Classic Jazz and Improvised Music
Host of: Roll and Tumble Take 2
Mondays 4:00-6:00pm
Blues, R&B, Early Rock 1951-1971 & Beyond
1. What's your earliest memory of listening to the radio? I had an early love of music and professional sports, so at the age of 7, my mother bought me an AM transistor radio which I took to bed every night and listened to music on CKLW and Baseball on WJR.
2. What is/was your all-time favorite radio show or DJ? What makes/made it special? As a teenager, WABX was free-form radio, mostly rock and roll but they'd mix in blues, jazz, classical at times and did a lot of special themes. A little bit later, WDET introduced me to a lot of great jazz and avant-garde music. All of these sounds I still treasure today.
3. What do you do at WHFR and how long have you been involved with the station? I've been here for 31 years. I thought they'd get rid of me by now. I present, on air, all of the music that I described above and keep up with the current jazz and avant-garde music to present. Now, they've made me Program Director.
4. What drew you to become a WHFR volunteer? I always wanted to get into radio, but when WABX went corporate and WDET cut back on their music interests, I knew there was no place for me to go, until I discovered WHFR.
5. What impact do you think WHFR has on the local or global community and why is local/independent radio important to you? Well, we play a small but important role, as do many of the fine college radio stations across the country and across the world.
6. First album (or CD/cassette) you ever purchased? I really can't remember, but I used to accompany my grandmother when she got her Social Security check each month and she'd give me money to buy the 45 RPM records of the 60's.
7. Favorite song/artist right now? I really love what James Brandon Lewis is doing in jazz. He plays tenor sax and melds together the sounds of jazz, avant-garde and spiritual music. And locally, watch out for Rafael Statin, saxophonist, who calls himself Leafar (Rafael backwards).
8. If you could play an instrument at expert level, which one would it be? Why? The piano because it has such a wide range of sound and can be played softly or aggressively, melodic or dissonant.
9. In the “jam session of life,” are you more the Lead Vocalist commanding the stage,
the Background Singer/Musician weaving in harmonies/melodies, or the Behind-the- Scenes Mastermind making it all happen? I want to be Mick Jagger at 25 years of age.
Don’t forget to check back tomorrow to read about another WHFR DJ, and be sure to listen to our broadcast as we will air many more WHFR Volunteer Spotlight Series "Behind The Mic" recordings all week long throughout Radiothon!
