We're celebrating the life of our friend and MTPR host John Myers the way radio people do best -- through music. Join us this week as we pay tribute to John with some of our favorite on-air moments and the musical collections he put together during his nearly 30 year career. Here's some of what we have planned, listen on your radio or online:
Monday, August 10:
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Martin Luther King Jr. Special produced by John Myers.
Tuesday, August 11:
John was the voice of Tuesdays on MTPR for many years. This Tuesday will continue that tradition.
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m - "Tuesday Freeforms" will feature Montana songs from a collection by John Myers. Hosted by Michael Marsolek.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - "The Folk Show" will featuring music, guests, and reminiscences of John Myers years & contributions to MTPR. Hosted by Beth Anne Austein.
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. - "Get to That" will play folk, roots, bluegrass and Americana in tribute to John Myers. Hosted by Rigel Bankshot.
10:00 p.m. - midnight - "Nightrain" - Annie Garde will share some selections from John's theme shows, adding some of her favorites as well.
Wednesday, August 12:
8:00 - 10:00 - "What I like about Jazz" With dear friend John Myers in my thoughts, we'll hear various recordings of Miles Davis and Horace Silver tunes. Tune in for re-imagined versions of the classic albums "Kind of Blue" and "Song For My Father". Both instrumental and several vocal versions will follow their original LP order.
10:00 - 11:00 p.m. - "Blues on the Move" will be a program from the archives hosted by John Myers.
Thursday, August 13:
10:00 p.m. - midnight - "Night Flight" Joan Richarde & Kay Whitlock play music selections, share memories & audio from the many years of our shows produced with John Myers each year.
Friday, August 14:
10 :00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. "Muses Jukebox" - Olivia Sears will host a special show in John's honor & memory. Olivia spent many a late night on the air with John & Joan during our late night Spring Fundraiser shows through the years.
Saturday, August 15:
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - "Jonkunnu Express" - Joan will honor John Myers' contributions to MTPR with a special Calypso & Ska show featuring artists & songs that John introduced to her when he was one of the Jonkunnu Express hosts.
Sunday, August 16:
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - The first program in John's "Down the Line" series about American songs concerning trains, tramps, hobos, and moving "down the line." This program first aired in 1986.
What are your favorite John Myers memories? Feel free to share them in the comments.
