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Third birthday for local Texas talent radio program
By Carl Hoover
| Sunday, January 27, 2008, 02:34 PM
“Texas Barn Dance,” a Texas talent showcase hosted by country musician/promoter/music advocate Johnnie Bradshaw, marks its third year on radio station KBCT-FM (94.5) tonight, Jan. 27, with a 7 p.m. to midnight special sampling about 50 area musicians and bands with other highlights from the last three years.
Started by Bradshaw and KBCT on-air personality Brian Thompson as “Brian’s Barn,” a Sunday night showcase for area country musicians, the program has broadened over time, surviving KBCT’s format change from country music to news-talk last year. Bradshaw said it’s now more about Texas music - which includes a healthy dose of southern rock and Texas blues-rock - than strictly country, and statewide/national performers as well as locals.
The program host estimates about 70 Central Texas performers and bands have had songs or interviews on “Texas Barn Dance” in its three years and while it’s not the only radio program showcasing local talent - KBRQ-FM has focused on area rockers for several years, for instance - any platform that’s friendly to local bands and creativity is worth a bit of praise and attention.
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