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Our Goal, To Preserve Oldies Variety and Make You Feel Good!

Edgewater Gold Radio has been streaming for 20 years now. So why did I start this radio station? Well the answer is a bit complicated. I've been in commercial radio for 25 years and when the last oldies station (WNJO), Trenton, changed formats to Classic Rock back in 2002, I decided to throw in the towel and finally have weekends and nights free. In 2002 while on our condo board, I was approached by another board member who asked me if I could start a radio station for our co

Elton John's Private Jet Forced To Make Emergency Landing

SOURCE: RTT MUSIC NEWS Elton John's private jet was recently forced to make an emergency landing after it experienced a hydraulic failure at 10,000 feet. According to reports, John's jet was flying over southern Ireland at 10,000 feet, en route to New York from the U.K. for a show at Madison Square Garden, when it was forced to land. According to The Sun, the plane took off around 10 am U.K. time on Tuesday, February 22, but experienced a hydraulic failure just an hour a

Paul McCartney Announces Dates For Got Back Tour

SOURCE: RTT MUSIC NEWS Beatles legend Paul McCartney recently announced the Got Back Tour, his first live tour since 2019. The North American trek will see McCartney perform across 13 cities, with the tour to kick off April 28 at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington, and conclude on June 16 at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. "I said at the end of the last tour that I'd see you next time. I said I was going to get back to you. Well, I got back!" McCart

Hollywood Bowl Reveals Star-Studded Lineup For It's 100th Season

SOURCE: RTT MUSIC NEWS The iconic Hollywood Bowl has revealed a star-studded lineup for its 100th season, which will feature performances from Diana Ross, Billie Eilish, The Roots, Duran Duran, Ricky Martin, Grace Jones and more. The Hollywood Bowl season is scheduled to run from June 11 through September 29. The full list of shows can be obtained from the Hollywood Bowl website. In June, the Hollywood Bowl will host shows with Sheryl Crow, John Fogerty, Kenny Loggins wit

Bon Jovi Offering Local Bands A Chance To Open

SOURCE: RTT MUSIC NEWS Bon Jovi have announced that they are offering a chance for local bands to open for the legendary rock band's upcoming tour. The potential groups must submit an audition video of original music for consideration. One winner will be selected for each tour date in April. Bon Jovi is extending a helping hand to local bands who have lost opportunities to perform due to the pandemic. "We have all missed touring, and we know that nothing can replace the en

Madonna Reveals the Biopic Audition Process Has begun

SOURCE RTT MUSIC NEWS Queen of Pop Madonna has revealed that the audition process for her upcoming biopic has begun. "Auditions for my film are a Surreal experience. But I'm enjoying Dancing to the Classics!!" the singer announced on Instagram along with a clip of herself dancing to her 1983 track "Burning Up." The singer has not revealed much about the biopic. In 2020, she confirmed that she is co-directing and co-writing the movie, which she describes as a "visual auto

Allman Brothers Band - inspired Peach Music Festival Reveals 2022 Lineup

SOURCE RTT MUSIC NEWS The Allman Brothers Band-inspired Peach Music Festival has revealed its lineup for 2022, including headliners Trey Anastasio Band, Black Crowes, Billy Strings and Joe Russo's Almost Dead. The four-day event is scheduled to take place at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, June 30 through Sunday, July 3. The Peach Music Festival was first presented in 2012 and is inspired by The Allman Brothers Band. Co-founding member Jaimoe will

Worst to First - Z 100 In New York and The Most Unique Advertising Strategy!

I watched a Documentary entitled "Worst to First" the other day describing the rise of radio station WHTZ - Z100 in New York in 1983. Program Director and radio personality Scott Shannon was hired to meet this tremendous challenge. Growing up in the area, and being a radio person myself, I remember the day Z100 went on the air, I'll give you the details of this very interesting event. WABC, the am station that always lead the ratings switched to an all talk format in 1982.

Micky Dolenz Announces Special Tour In Honor of The Monkees

SOURCE: RTT MUSIC NEWS Micky Dolenz has announced a special tour in honor of his departed Monkees bandmates Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones. The tour, billed as "Micky Dolenz Celebrates the Monkees," kicks off on April 5 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, and wraps up on April 16 at Overture Center For The Arts in Madison, Wisconsin. Tickets for "Micky Dolenz Celebrates The Monkees" go on sale on Friday, February 11. "I felt it was important to g

David Crosby and Stephen Stills Demands That Their Music Be Pulled From Spotify

Source: RTT MUSIC NEWS David Crosby and Stephen Stills have joined their Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young bandmates in demanding that their music be pulled from Spotify in protest against misinformation spread about Covid vaccines on the streaming service. It was Neil Young who first made such a request to his management team and record label last month, accusing podcaster Joe Rogan of spreading misinformation about the Covid vaccine. Spotify agreed to remove his music from its p

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