(Photo nabbed from mgblakenship.blogspot.com)
Public Radio's Paul Shugrue said tonight on his show "Out of the Box" that he plans to mark the fifth anniversary of his joining WHRV-FM wth a special retrospective program on Saturday.
So this is a fine opportunity to give Paul some luv.
It's hard for me to believe it's already been five years. But in another sense, I have trouble remembering what the airwaves were like without him. With no disrespect to the wonderful Rollie Bristol who died last year, Paul's show has become a fundamental part of my musical world. I listen habitually. Of course I don't love everything he plays. But I can depend on Paul to spin lots of good music that's creating a buzz in the industry or the underground. So often, I am introduced to music that I've previously only read about as I drive home from work around 7 p.m.
Paul also deserves credit for playing music from Hampton Roads artists. He's definitely dedicated to fostering a sense of community here and I appreciate that. Thanks.
2 comments:
Paul is definitely the reason I donate to public radio every year. It would be a tough day to ever turn on the radio and not get that bit of juice from the box.
Happy Anniversary, Out of the Box! I missed the Saturday show, but I listen almost every weeknight while I'm making dinner. Paul's show is a breath of fresh air for Hampton Roads radio.
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