Thursday, November 27, 2008

Does this one count?


One of the cool things about being in radio is that you get to meet and sometimes hang out with interesting celebrities. From country stars to actors and actresses to sports stars to politicians. Before I recently moved back home to the Springs, I spent the last two years as a substitute high school teacher in Glendale, Arizona. The students knew I was a "radio guy" and they often asked which famous people I had met. I'd rattle off names like Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, President Ford, Goose Gossage, Alex Trabek, Dolly Parton, the list goes on and on. Most of these kids had never heard of any of them!! The only one that really impressed them was one that may not count. You decide.
Back in the eary 90's I did a show in Phoenix with Billy Ray Cyrus. Backstage I met Billy's wife and we talked about her pregnancy. When the baby started moving around she placed my hand on her tummy and I felt the baby kick. This is how I met Miley Cyrus. Does this count? She was still in the womb, so did I really meet her? I'd like to hear what you think.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008


Hi Cat Fans!

I just got back from a trip to Phoenix to retreive some of my stuff. Although I grew up here in the Springs I have been gone for many years and for the past few years I've been living in Arizona where a lot of my stuff is still stored. I was able to bring back my mobile dj equipment so I'm ready to roll for your party, wedding reception, or whatever. Naturally I have a great collection of country music as well as rock and roll oldies, classic rock and pop. The all time great party and dance songs!
On the way to Arizona we got caught in a landslide! You know those signs that say "watch for falling rocks"? Well we saw them fall right off the side of a cliff and couldn't stop in time. All of a sudden we were driving through a cloud of red dust and dirt and ran over a few good sized rocks.
I pulled over and checked out the car and there didn't seem to be any damage, but on they way home near Las Vegas, New Mexico a tire blew out. Although the tire was pretty new, the tread was stipped off. So I think one of the rocks must have sliced the tire and it took several hundred more miles before it fell apart! Luckily no one was hurt. It's one thing to be stuck in Las Vegas, Nevada, but Las Vegas New Mexico? There's not much to do!!!
All in all I'm just glad to back home safe and sound in Colorado Springs!