There Ain't Nothing on The Evening News

We have all had that conversation with people who invariably say they don't watch the evening news. Then there are those who will admit they do but tell you they hate watching. Which begs the question for both of these people, why? 

The answer is really quite simple. There is nothing to see here. In this episode, Ric tells you about his time in the world of television news and what it was once like. Now with the internet hanging around, it seems sort of redundant to have such an institution around. What purpose does it serve? Here's a hint, it doesn't serve the public any more. 

Plus an update from the graveyard.

NEXT WEEK: Facebook's money trouble.

Marie-Stéphane Bernard

There are many facets to show business. There are many types of singers out there as well. I sat down with a world famous singer. By the way, she defines what a "diva" is and no, she is not one of those. Anyway, Marie-Stéphane Bernard is a fantastic lady. She is a real pro from the stage and a delightful person to have a conversation with. And, that we did.

In this episode, we talk about all of the places she has performed and what she is working on right now. Plus, we "play favorites".



If you would like to see more of Marie-Stéphane including some video of her performances, take a look at her website.

NEXT WEEK: Sarah Simmons-Langston & Greg Langston

The Post Holiday Blues

It's that time again when we come out of the holiday rush into what many would call the dark times before spring. Although as of this writing, it's like 70 degrees outside. Anyway, a couple of weeks back, we were in the throws of the impending Christmas holiday. On the air, the return of Tlaxica but this time she brought along her musical partner, Pope. Stories were told and music was played. It was big.

Then a little later on, a dear friend of Radio Memphis, Zeke Johnson came in to talk about the holiday and play a little music related to the day. He also tells one of the most remarkable Christmas stories you will ever hear with every word being true.



NEXT WEEK: Fresh from Europe, Low Society.

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Memphis Deep

This is the last episode for 2018. We sat down with Bob Kelsey, Leroy Clay and David Dunn who make up the band Memphis Deep. A fair amount of music is in this episode plus some good stories along the way.

Also, since this is the last show of 2018, I can't help what the next year holds for all of us. What I can tell you is that there will be a cool little thing extra coming From Radioland in 2019.



NEXT WEEK: The return of Tlaxica this time with Pope and Zeke Johnson celebrates the holidays.

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Tlaxica

I keep meeting new people in Memphis that moved here because of the music scene. That's pretty cool. Tlaxica, from Tlaxica & Pope did the same thing. She sat down with me in the studio to talk about why she came to Memphis and she managed to sneak onto the air some cuts from their forthcoming EP.

Plus, she is fairly well known in the gospel scene and we talked a little about that as well.

The government may be kind of shut down, but we aren't.



NEXT WEEK: Memphis Deep

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Brother Boulevard & Individual 1

I think it is only a matter of time before someone names their band Individual 1. That is, if it hasn't happened already. Nevertheless, I do talk a little about the latest revelations regarding said Individual 1.

Also, a great time with another brand new act, Brother Boulevard. You'll hear a conversation with Kyle Roberts and Gabriel Brown about their new act and you'll hear some songs from them.



NEXT WEEK: Danuel Gales, Eric Gales & Robert Allen Parker

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John D'Amato & The Delta Project

This is the 250th episode From Radioland. A milestone, perhaps. In essence, 250 consecutive weeks of this show have happened with only a couple missing their Sunday deadlines due to some technical issue. Not a bad run, so far.

After nearly 5 years of this show (and me not paying attention to the current episode number), we have come to a fitting show for this monument.

We have known John for a long time and he has been with us since the beginning. He called in from a recording session where he is working up his latest collection of songs. You'll get an update. After that, there is a great time with another friend of Radio Memphis. The Delta Project. Lot's of laughs and lots of music in this episode. Plus, tales from the road.



Note: Here's to another 250 (or so) episodes From Radioland. My personal thanks to Mark Caldwell who makes these things happen for us and to all the other people who have helped get this show where it is right this moment.

NEXT WEEK: Carla Thomas, Willie Hall & Vanese Thomas - Dropping Bombs

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The Seven Year Itch

Radio Memphis has been on the air for seven years. Now that I think about that, it can either seem like it was just yesterday we put the thing on the air OR, it can seem like this has been a really long seven years. At any rate, I did take a little look back on what we have built.

Also, Karen Altman Latham came in the studio to chat about songwriting and to play a little. It's all right here.



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NEXT WEEK: Gypsy Heartz

Exiled to Radioland, Part II: Rise of The Evil Empire

So many of you have been incredibly kind and patient over the last three years regarding this story. I thank you all. Here is the second part of the story. The so called "salad days" are here. This is also the beginning of the end of the tale.

There are those out there who will find what they hear in this episode to border on the incredible. There are those (named in this episode) who may feel this content is not to their liking. Understandable. A lot of people were affected by the events that occurred. Once again, this was through my eyes and my experiences. These people may call me "bitter" and "delusional". These people who will say things are no longer part of the Memphis radio scene, either.

A little note about the production of this episode. This was recorded in the same session as part 3 (coming next week) and allowed me to walk through some great memories. Conversely, I had to go back through some dark hallways and re-open some old wounds. I wanted to make sure I put all of that down here.

It wasn't easy to do but, it was worth doing.

Language is an issue here as some rather pointed things are said here. I allowed some of emotion to participate in this episode (and next week's episode) to the extent as was necessary. I call it like I saw it and hopefully, you will understand the situation in that manner as well.



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Next week: The conclusion. Exiled to Radioland, Part III: Out of The Ashes