The Blues DJ’s that would not Go Quietly! Caldonia’s Crossroads Radio!
Listen to our Exclusive Interview with Blues DJ Tim Powers of Caldonia’s Crossroads Radio!
AN Exclusive Interview with Tim Powers by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud
Recently GoldRadio.net decided to discontinue the blues stream on their station and continue with only Oldies and Doo Whop. The ending of this stream was done very unceremoniously soon after the founder of the station passed away from a long illness. The new owners felt that the blues had to go for what they claimed were financial reasons and with no other explanation they shut down a long time Blues Internet radio station, and they told a large collection of Blues DJ’s they were not welcomed and were off the air.
Five of these DJ’s, not willing to take this as a setback, banded together to create their own Internet Radio Station called “Caldonia’s Crossroads Radio“.
These rebel DJ’s, Deb Magin (Downtown Deb), Art Perry, Christine DeProperty, Bruce Edward and Vicki/Tim Powers got together and decided that they could create an Internet radio station, play blues and roots music and make it a success. They set themselves up with “Stream Licensing” and the broadcast stream service Shoutcast and before they new it, Caldonia’s Crossroads Radio was born! You have to respect any group of Blues DJ’s that are willing to take on the financial obligations of running an internet station stickily because of their love for the music.
About the Station
Caldonia’s Crossroads Radio has several LIVE shows as well as a 24/7 stream that contains thousands of blues songs from hundreds of artists! Deb Magin States “Although blues is our primary genre we also play jazz, soul, roots and all sub genres. We’re all experienced DJs, both Internet & terrestrial radio. We broadcast at 128kbps on SHOUTcast v2 and can be listened to with all media players. Listen links are on our webpage as well as a listen app on our Facebook page.”
If you are interested in becoming a DJ on Caldonia’s Crossroad Radio email them at crossroadsradio@gmail.com!
Website – https://www.caldoniascrossroad.com/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CaldoniasCrossroad
The Current Shows!
Deb Magin (Downtown Deb)
21st Century Blues – Sundays from 2pm Eastern Time – Plays an eclectic mix of new and upcoming releases from cutting edge and traditional artists worldwide. Heavy on the Guitar, she is always looking for the unique artists that are taking the blues to a new place. This is not your grandfathers blues, Downtown Deb brings you Blues for a new Generation!
Art Perry
NOLA Live – Every Monday Night 8pm-10pm eastern time, Art will explore the musical heritage of one of the most important music cities in the world. Music as created by such artists as Doctors, Professors, Kings and Queens! It’s a non stop party
Dave Watkins
Blues and Roots – brings you an hour of good stuff every week – mainly new release music from the world of Blues and Roots music, with the occasional classic track added for good measure. With occasional studio guests and phone interviews too [ in 2014, the likes of Robert Cray, Layla Zoe and Mud Morganfield have all appeared ], the playlist is designed to bring the listener something new and different each week. Dave was named as the Independent Blues Broadcaster of the Year at the 2014 British Blues Awards.Syndicated show airs 4 times a week on the Crossroad, check schedule for days & times.
Ed Ryan
Voodoo Variety Show – a program that guarantees to keep you guessing who or what you might hear. It only promises to play a variety of styles in Blues, Roots and Soul music from today and yesterday. Legends and no names will all be treated the same on this show. So, always have your air guitar, dancing shoes and your love by your side to enjoy the night time jams with your host the Voodoo Child Dr. ED Ryan while he casts a musical spell on you every Tuesday night, 9pm Central/10pm U.S. Eastern Time.
Bruce Edwards
Mo’ Blues and Texas Blues Brings you Mo’ Blues on Wednesdays 2-4pm U.S. Eastern Time and The Texas Blues on Thursdays 2-4pm U.S. Eastern Time. Bruce is a veteran of the blues, sharing the songs that make this journey worthwhile. From near the corner of Twelfth Street and Vine in Kansas City. For the Mo’ Blues show Bruce plays the best blues from Chicago to Mississippi to Memphis to wherever the spirit leads. For The Texas Blues, Bruce plays only blues from the Lone Star state, some new and some classic and always the good stuff.
Ringbell and Lou Lou
The Ringbell & Lou Lou Happy Hour Show – with Tim and Vicki Playing new songs, old songs and all around good songs – join the Happy Hour Party every Thursday from 5pm-7pm U.S. Eastern Time. Featuring Blues, Roots and Rockabilly music by international, national and regional acts with an emphasis on independent artists from the DC/MD/VA area. Expect featured artist segments, interviews, listener requests, and even Bella’s Blues.
Cadillac Chris
DC Blues Society Show: Blues at the DC Crossroads – Cadillac Chris hosts 2 hours of down home Blues, old and new, acoustic and electric. Focusing on those who created modern Blues and those who keep it alive, she explores the roots and growth of the music we call Blues. Fridays, 4-6pm U.S. Eastern Time.
You have to respect the passion it takes to not let a setback stop you from doing what you believe in. If you are sitting around the computer and are looking for some great music tune in and check out Caldonia’s Crossroads Radio. You will thank me if you do!!
Editors NOTE:
When I was in NY I was the Blues Music Director for WUSB 90.1FM and I had 2 radio shows on that station as well. When I made the move to Atlanta Georgia I was looking for a way to get back on the air. I started to see if I can get on the local public radio stations but found them to be very closed to anyone new. I was talking with a Radio promoter friend and he said “Why don’t you try Internet Radio”? He pointed me to “Goldradio.net” which was run by Jerry Russel (AKA “The Chief”) who then pointed me to Deb Magin (AKA “Downtown Deb”) who ran the Blues Stream on Gold Radio. Deb went right to work and began to school me on the ins and outs of broadcasting on Internet Radio. She taught me how to use Sam Broadcaster which allowed me to broadcast directly from my Recording Studio “Midnight Circus Productions“.
I started to broadcast within a few days and “LIVE from the Midnight Circus” was born! I started just playing Blues, but within a few weeks I started to bring in touring artists and interviewing them over the air. The Chief seemed to like the show and tuned in often. But he took ill and it seemed the mood changed at the station. Soon I received an email that stated in no uncertain terms that I was no longer “Welcome” at Goldradio.net! I was livid at the time, but undaunted I was able to move over to Peachtreeradiofm.com who welcomed me with Open Arms. Ironically My show was voted by Blues Matters Magazine a #1 international Blues Radio Show! It was not soon after my departure that the blues stream was dismantled by the current owners of GoldRadio.net.
