Looking for Great Local Music
An open letter to the music community in Dayton-Cincinnati-Columbus:
Hello! Allow me a moment to make a few introductions. I am Dr. J and along with the talented Mrs. Dr. J, we play alternative, independent, and local music on our radio show, The School of Rock w/ Dr. J on WUDR. The show is meant to illustrate the bonds of music and demonstrate the great music that we have here in the Miami Valley and especially the City of Dayton, Ohio. We play music from various genres and styles that demonstrate the power of music to change the world. Yeah, we mean that by the way.
The origin of the show goes back over five years ago when Dr. J decided to take the Popular Music class that he was teaching at the University of Dayton and bring the discussions, history, comments, and love of music to the airways and streaming ‘Net. What was the very first Rock and Roll song? We talk about that. What makes a great song you simply cannot live without? Yup, we talk about that too. The show highlights music that is new and foundational. We explore the connections between new bands and those that came before.
Consider where else might you hear about the musical bonds of The Byrds – Gram Parsons – Flying Burrito Brothers – Uncle Tupelo – Son Volt and Wilco – The Decemberists Or the lineage of Big Star – R.E.M. – The Connells – The Mayflies USA – The Sammies? Imagine a world where the music of The Ramones – The Raspberries – The Replacements – Guided by Voices – The Breeders – Pete Yorn is connected to The New York Dolls – The Smiths – Radiohead and Belle and Sebastian… just to name a few music paths we explore.
Part of our missions is to bring music, concerts, and more information from local bands to those who love great indie music. So, if you are in a local band or know of a great band that deserves a chance to be heard and discussed by two DJs who love the history, experience, feel, and a great bass line, consider contacting us at drjwudr@gmail.com or on twitter at drjwudr.
Thanks.
“Love the music, Love the Crowd” (from the musical film, Bandwagon)– Dr. J
