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Saturday, August 11, 2018

Weazel . . .

(from http://www.citypaper.com/news/cityfolk/bcp-legendary-radio-jock-jonathan-gilbert-better-known-as-weasel-returns-to-the-air-20150309-story.html)

". . . radio as I knew it, doesn’t exist,” says Weasel (Jonathan Gilbert), the legendary DJ with a Steve Buscemi voice and marsupial-like eyes that hint at the origins of his nom de air. “Just a handful of cookie-cutter radio stations.” . . . So it is hard for him to fathom that a modern radio station would allow him to play whatever he wanted—and even send a driver for him. . . But sure enough, here Weasel, a living repository of rock ’n’ roll lore, sits in a studio in WTMD’s new digs with a stunning view of Towson Town Center’s white-on-white sign over Dulaney Valley Road. . . There’s nothing nostalgic in the studio— not even the romance of a turntable on this desktop console. “No way I’m carrying around 51 pounds of records,” Weasel says. Then the song ends and you witness what sets him apart from everyone else on the air. Unlike other DJs who sit before the mic, the way dentists sit on those stools, with stiff backs, Weasel hits the mic at side angles, hardly ever straight on. He holds up his notebook with what looks like handwritten track aggregate and discusses the 20-minute playlist with a smattering of historical details that come from a long career that sprang at the dawn of rock radio in 1970. . ."

From Weazel's Wild Weekend, August 10, 2018

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Thursday, August 9, 2018

Radio Radio . . .

Hear OHO's "Ocean City Ditty" (from OHO's GAZEBO) on Weazel's Beach Show this week on WTMD (89.7FM if you're in the Baltimore metropolitan area - or stream at https://www.wtmd.org/player/player5-index.html) Both Friday night from 7:00pm Til 10:00pm or Saturday from Noon until 3:00pm.

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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Changes . . .

Free streaming killed the radio monopoly . . .

(https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/media/2018/03/15/radio-giant-iheartmedia-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy/427322002/)
". . . The nation's largest radio station operator, iHeartMedia, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to shed billions of debt it has carried for more than a decade. . . The San Antonio-based company, which has more than 850 radio stations, says it will continue to keep operating after reaching an agreement with creditors for more than $10 billion of its $20 billion in debt. . ."

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Monday, March 20, 2017

Tireless. . .

. . . Ty . . .

(from http://www.ultimateoldiesradio.com/djpage.cfm?djID=42&name=Ty+Ford)
". . . Ty Ford is a well-known name in Baltimore radio from the 70's and 80's. Ty Ford is a well-known voice in hundreds of commercials heard today around the world. The Baltimore resident trained for radio at the Grantham School in Washington DC in 1967, and after earning his FCC license (remember when we all had to do that?), Ford began that all too familiar journey into the 'biz'. Ty Ford jocked a lot of rock and roll in his day, but he eventually found his niche in audio production and voiceovers. . . The Ty Ford radio career began at 900 AM WLMD in Laurel, Maryland (a town between Baltimore and Washington). He worked there from the Fall of '69 to the Spring of the following year. 'LMD was a daytimer, and a great place for aspiring radio stars like Ty Ford. In addition to playing 'middle of the road' tunes and handling afternoon news, Ford also hosted Irish and Polka shows on the weekend. . . in March of 1970, Ty embarked on a year's sojourn at WNAV AM and FM in Annapolis. The format was Top 40, and Ford handled full-time airshifts, first midday and then evenings, as well as production for both stations. In 1972, Ty cracked his first Major Market gig, scoring a slot at Progressive Rock formatted 86 WAYE. That operation was destined to be a legendary station, featuring the likes of Ford, Chris Emry, and the redoubtable Marty ('The Mellow Morning Mama') McLean. After a year at WAYE, Ty moved to WHFS in Bethesda, Maryland. This rather strong FM signal served both Baltimore and Washington and Ty rocked out for 3 years starting in the Spring of '72. With his First Class FCC ticket, Ty was also Chief Engineer at 'HFS. From '75 thru '77, he worked briefly at WEAM in Washington and then went back to WLMD in Laurel for a second cup of coffee. It was in March of 1977 that Ty Ford landed the big one. Production Manager for both WIYY-FM and 50,000 watt WBAL-AM in Baltimore. He would remain there for the next 10 years. In 1986, after the better part of 2 decades on the air, Ty left the grind and carried his talents to freelance voiceovers and productions. He is one of the most successful VO guys in the business. After I "graduated" from the "Hearst School Of Broadcasting", I went from freelance, to self-employed, to private practice, running my own studio. I have clients all over the country and around the world. I do very little voicework for local clients, although I started doing mostly local radio and TV spots. I work long distance, using ISDN, VOIP and an FTP server.' Even though his production company commandeers his time, he will on occasion dabble with on-air guest appearances, and has never lost his passion for radio. Ty comments, 'Many radio folks think radio is an exceptionally crummy, backstabbing business. Having been in and out, I can attest that radio doesn't have an exclusive on BS'. . ."

Ty is also a talented singer/songwriter/guitarist/vocalist and tireless promoter of the Baltimore/Washington local music scene. He is currently working on "The Thoughts Behind the Songs" which will take place at Germano's Piattini in Baltimore's Little Italy, Tuesday, March 28th at 7:30PM.

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Saturday, November 19, 2016

Drama . . .

. . . is perpetual . . .

dra·ma

[ˈdrämə]

NOUN

a play for theater, radio, or television:

"a gritty urban drama about growing up in Harlem"

synonyms: play · show · piece · theatrical work · dramatization
an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances:

"a hostage drama" ·
[more]

synonyms: incident · scene · spectacle · crisis · excitement · thrill ·
[more]

Drama
©2016 Raymond M. Jozwiak

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Sunday, February 28, 2016

OHOW . . .

. . . Is Where We Go. . .

OHO's new tune on RelaxFreeRadio.org

Thank you for the tune! "How Is Where We Go" will debut in our Morning Mix rotation this Monday, in the 6 am Eastern Hour onhttp://RelaxFreeRadio.org/ Please be sure to let your Fans and Friends know so they can listen in!

(or you can hear it here. . . )

How Is Where We Go
By OHO- Jay Graboski, David Reeve, Ray Jozwiak, special guests Bill Phelan, Dale German and Bill Pratt

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My latest solo offering, Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak, featuring original, instrumental piano music is now available at - Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak

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Friday, November 20, 2015

Dear . . .

. . . Internet Prog Music Radio Person,

I would like to send you OHO's latest album via WeTransfer for airplay. 'Where Words Do Not Reach' is an archival collection of OHO's instrumental works covering the period 1974 through the present. For the more adventuresome listener there is a lot to appreciate here starting with the intense album opening "Board Organ" where furious drumming, off kilter keyboards and fiery guitar run amok in an all-out progressive psychedelic jam. "Nocturnal Recurrence" is another solid track and very heavy on the keyboards while "Albumblatt" is an excellent all acoustic guitar number with impressive fret work from O'Sullivan and serves as a nice reprieve from the previous chaos. "Motion of Motion" is another fine acoustic guitar piece followed by the much heavier "Snow Lady/I Crawled" where the band's eclecticism shows up in the form of wild keyboard sounds and a somewhat darker theme. The band continues its genre hopping with the pop inspired "Aubrey Circle Dance" and the feel good country grooves in Non-Sex Nonsense". The album ends with two new tracks, "Slough of Despond" and "Unique", both having a more refined sound with the latter featuring mostly piano and Graboski's treated guitar chords. Where Words Do Not Reach covers a wide range of styles and sounds, enhanced by the band's eclectic arrangements and tuneful songwriting. Please visit www.ohomusic.com

Slough of Despond
from Where Words Do Not Reach by OHO (Jay Graboski, David Reeve, Ray Jozwiak and a host of others)

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Also, check out the new Ocean City Ditty video at https://youtu.be/ZZSd1oe1GcI) OHO is Jay Graboski, David Reeve & Ray Jozwiak. Please Visit http://www.ohomusic.com

My latest solo offering, Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak, featuring original, instrumental piano music is now available at - Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak

Sunday, June 8, 2014

My Introduction . . .

. . . to jazz . . .

. . . occurred during what would have been my senior year of high school if I hadn't waived my 12th year to begin college early. Further, if I hadn't waived my 12th year, my introduction to jazz would have occurred much differently and most certainly much later.

In addition to sheer boredom with the high-school routine, the impetus for my attending the (then named) Community College of Baltimore was the fact that they had a radio station; as a career in broadcasting was precisely what I had in mind for my future at the time.

The station, which began as a student education facility, was quickly becoming a public radio force of some potency. Soon to be capable of broadcasting a signal of 50,000 watts, the facility was manned by a combination of media professionals, technical experts and a host of students. The format at the time encompassed a variety of programming including talk, community service, ethnic, rock, classical, broadway and showtunes and . . . jazz. My first concentrated and serious exposure to jazz occurred working at WBJC-FM radio about forty years ago.

The jazz included Gato Barbieri, Chuck Mangione, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderly, Lucky Thompson, Eddie Lockjaw Davis, McCoy Tyner, Bill Evans, Miles Davis, Eric Dolphy, Lennie Tristano, Sun Ra, Duke Ellington, Sonny Stitt, Phil Woods, Dizzy Gillespie and many, many more and (oh yes) . . . Charlie Parker.

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Saturday, May 10, 2014

Radio, Radio . . .

. . . Ah, but there will be MORE!!!!

". . . I’ve been meaning to email you for a little while now, and I’m sorry it’s taken me so long.
Got your package on OHO, and yes, I’m definitely interested in featuring the band on my show, Baltimore Hit Parade. I did Steptoe and Pooba as a Baltimore Backtrack, which is a feature where I catch up with Baltimore bands from back in the day. Would you or another member of OHO be interested in coming in for an interview next Tuesday afternoon or sometime during the day next Thursday? We’re at 1 Olympic Place off the circle in Towson. . . "

. . . well hell yes, we WOULD be interested in that. More Shortly. . .

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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Video . . .

. . . killed. . .

On your mark get set
Disconnect that Internet
Every girl and boy
Breathing in the joy
Not a care at last
Sit outside and bask
In rays of summer's bliss

Crabs and fish and shells
Feel your tension spell
Fries and pizza pie
Smiles won't be denied
Everything is cool
in 2 1 8 4 2
Feel the sparkle in your eyes

Catch a wave and ride
Cars and motorbikes
Bikini babes in the sand
Vibin' to rockin' bands
Ocean City

From Memorial to Labor Day
We beckon you to play
To a boardwalk beat
Miles and miles of beach
Your memories to take
Currents dance and sway
leave your footprints in the sand

Fireworks at night
Give your love a kiss
Sail and fish the sea
Here life is a beach
in Ocean City

Now is the time that's right
For you only live once
Time does drag when it's all work and no fun
The ocean gateway calls you
Sport your shorts and shades
It's so divine to dine at life's buffet
It's almost heaven and
There's so much more we can say

Catch a wave and ride
Cool cars and motorbikes
Bikinis on the sand
Dance to rockin' bands
Ocean City

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Monday, March 31, 2014

The Latest . . .

from OHO Central . . .

. . . "LIVE" from Seacrets Radio, WOCM Ocean 98FM

OHO joins the FM98 team on the Live Lix at Sixx in Ocean City Maryland, March 27th 2014. . .

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OHO's "Ocean City Ditty," the CD single is now available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oho4
(and, if you're in town, at Trax On Wax on Frederick Rd. in Catonsville, MD)

Coming April 8, 2014 - '2014' by Ray Jozwiak
at http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/RayJozwiak
Pre-order your copy of "2014" at the iTunes Store NOW

My latest solo release, Black & White Then Back,
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