NEW Villages FM radio station

[whiplash]

Hi everyone,

A former Village resident is building a new FM radio station this summer. And we're interested in your format thoughts for the new station.

Options include: Easy Oldies, Classic Country and Classic Hits.

Give us your thoughts! Thanks

[MMMark]

If I had to pick a single "gap" that I thought would appeal to the most Villagers, it'd be classic country. Oldies abound, to a fault, IMO.

Someday I'd dearly love to see a station with the guts to offer a real wide net of programming. I'm probably in the minority since I'm such a music guy, but if you could give me everything from Van Morrison to Patsy Cline to Keb 'Mo to the Smithereens to Mel Torme', I'd be one happy camper. Most programming these days seems to assume the listeners only have one gear. 'Taint so!

[Kahuna32162]

couple of questions....will this be a non-comm LPFM? Will it be operated from within the Villages? How do I get involved?

BTW, I would think that a well constructed mix of many music genres would have a large appeal to most Villagers. We all come from different areas with vastly different tastes in music.

Feel free to PM me if this is not the proper place to answer some of my questions.

[Bosoxfan]

Classic Rock Please!!

[village dreamer]

I like rock and roll 50-70 , that's my 2 cents

[Rango]

Kick butt Rock and Roll!

[joec3]

rock 50-70 and today's country

[playgolf06]

Classic Country gets my vote.

[John_W]

A real simple way to help decide is to answer this question.What two bands draw the biggest crowds at the squares?

Answer: Rocky n the Rollers and Uncle Bob's Rock Shop. The first band Rocky, performs 50's and 60's rock, which is the mainstay of the current developer owned station WVLG.

http://www.williamclare.com/sites/default/files/artist-images/Rocky%20and%20The%20Rollers%202015.jpg

UBRS features music that is considered classic rock by most people. They can perform the Beatles and lead right into Jimi Hendrix to Led Zepplin to Pink Floyd followed by the Eagles.

https://cdn-az.allevents.in/banners/02bce2259ed4256590d69fa0f914a66d

Currenly I've only found one classic rock station WIND 95.5 out of Ocala/Gainesville. However, the station becomes weaker as you move south, and since I we often find ourselves headed toward Orlando, Clermont or Tampa I put XM/Sirius Radio in my car and really love it. I've got 18 present channels that I can go to at anytime. I would focus on the area between The Villages, Leesburg, Clermont and west Orlando for an area that classic rock could succeed.

I've been involved with music sales a good part of my life. I owned and operated a record store in Savannah, Georgia for almost ten years and operated a mail order CD/Record business for 20 years.

[obxgal]

I like rock and roll 50-70.

[2BNTV]

Dish has a channel called "unforgetable".

Sinatra, Bennett, Fitgerald, Nat King Cole, Rosemary Clooney, Judy Garland, Michael Bubble, Harry Connick and many other artists.

[outlaw]

I vote for the same music that the developer's AM station plays.

[MikeyBoo54]

Why not a wider mix of programming? I'm a classic rock guy 50's - 80's bit I do love a good Blues mix.

[kittygilchrist]

None of the above. Smooth jazz.
And blues..good thot, mikey.

[seavon]

I would love a smooth jazz station. San Diego had one for many years at 98.1. Alas, new owners and suddenly it sounds like every other station.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Please, whatever you do - NO COUNTRY. Classic rock, classic oldies - anything but country.

[Janet & Carl]

Top 40 Country......thanks

[nancy32163]

Hi everyone,

A former Village resident is building a new FM radio station this summer. And we're interested in your format thoughts for the new station.

Options include: Easy Oldies, Classic Country and Classic Hits.

Give us your thoughts! Thanks

Classic country...

[Stdole]

Rock... No no no

[Stdole]

Most readers apparently did not read the options on your thread....

[MelZ]

Rock 50's - 70's
and a Doo wop weekly show

[pookieroo]

Why bother giving 3 choices when you have obviously decided upon what you're going to play?

[Buckeyephan]

Please, a station that doesn't promote The Villages all the time. It seems WVLG devotes most of their air time to infomercials rather than music. A nice mix of genres would be a welcome change. I never listen to country stations even though I enjoy many of those songs when I hear them elsewhere.

Good luck and let us know when and where we can hear it.

[kstew43]

:clap2:I like rock and roll 50-70 , that's my 2 cents

[bruce213]

Rocks vinyl era.

[whiplash]

Thank you so far for the posts. Keep them coming.

We have absolutely not chosen a format yet.

Thanks again!

[Barefoot]

Whoops, duplicate post. :mornincoffee:

[Barefoot]

A former Village resident is building a new FM radio station this summer.
Options include: Easy Oldies, Classic Country and Classic Hits.
Give us your thoughts! Thanks

Easy Oldies 1950 to 1970, Classic Country and Classic Hits. PERFECT MIX! :thumbup:

[HoosierPa]

Country... Old and new

[JohnN]

Classic Rock, maybe a jazz segment at a certain time, and though I don't much care for country, a segment for those fans too

[hoganth]

Classic Rock, Oldies, fewer commercials

[SCasey]

On my Ipod, I have everything from alternative rock, classic country, rock, oldies, to soft jazz...you name it. Just about everything except rap and "contemporary country". I don't see anything country in the new stuff. :)

[TomH]

Classic country would top my list, but a mix of all three would work for me. A once a week 2 or 3 hours of only country classics is a good option.

[2BNTV]

Anything but rap. :D

[Marathon Man]

24 hour political analysis. Oh wait - I mean classic rock 60's and 70's with some country rock thrown in for variety.

[njbchbum]

I believe that there are enough hours in a day, days in a week and weeks in a year that all music genres can be effectively accommodated for everyone's listening pleasures.

Failing to establish program blocks might do both the station and the listeners a disservice. And there is nothing to stop the station from establishing a rotation of the blocks so that listeners are exposed to a genre they might find surprises them pleasantly and vice versa. As well, no one wants to have to wake up to listen to their faves at 3am all the time! ;)

Just something to ponder.

[Big O]

No Beatles!

[Bosoxfan]

Anything but ABBA......Nails on a chalkboard!!

[trichard]

Classic country!

[m103619]

This program was once called Jukebox Saturday Night, then the dumb%#% laid him off , so he started his own show. Listen on Saturday night (from your computer) That would be my vote for every day. Rockin' Ron does it right. IMHO
Fun Tower Radio | With Rockin' Ron Sedaille (http://www.funtowerradio.com)

[circletrack]

Classic Rock, Oldies, fewer commercials

Unless they are just doing this as a hobby, the station won't survive without a robust lineup of commercials.

[blueeagle65]

Rock N Roll - 24/7 - from the birth in the 50's on.......

[Mikeod]

I would love a smooth jazz station. San Diego had one for many years at 98.1. Alas, new owners and suddenly it sounds like every other station.
What??? KIFM changed format? Man, I loved that station. Used to listen to it on the drive home every night after work. Helped to ease the stress of the day. :sigh:

[Johnnys girl]

I'm with you MMMark. I'd love a broad format too!

[Kahuna32162]

Unless they are just doing this as a hobby, the station won't survive without a robust lineup of commercials.

Not Necessarily, if they are considering an LPFM (low power FM) station, they would not be allowed to run commercials. They could however, solicit donations and sponsorship's much like what you hear on a PBS station.

[Buckeye Bob]

Classic Rock

[Cedwards38]

Another vote for CLASSIC ROCK, with plenty of news and information from The Villages. And I really welcome this!:BigApplause:

[HimandMe]

Smooth Jazz.....lets have a balance from what we already have...and how about setting aside certain times for semi classical and so on.....diversity please from the other station.

[circletrack]

Not Necessarily, if they are considering an LPFM (low power FM) station, they would not be allowed to run commercials. They could however, solicit donations and sponsorship's much like what you hear on a PBS station.

Like I said, hopefully it's a hobby then, and not a business. Beyond equipment and maintenance, they'll have to pay for ASCAP and BMI broadcasting rights. Certainly not cheap.

But sometimes hobbies aren't cheap.

[Yung Dum]

Someday I'd dearly love to see a station with the guts to offer a real wide net of programming. I'm probably in the minority since I'm such a music guy, but if you could give me everything from Van Morrison to Patsy Cline to Keb 'Mo to the Smithereens to Mel Torme', I'd be one happy camper. Most programming these days seems to assume the listeners only have one gear. 'Taint so![/QUOTE]

I agree completely. I'd also like this station have on-air personalities who know what they're playing. No computer generated playlists.

[Barefoot]

blueeagle65
Thumbs up Rock On!
Rock N Roll - 24/7 - from the birth in the 50's on.......
_________________
:thumbup:

[Kahuna32162]

Like I said, hopefully it's a hobby then, and not a business. Beyond equipment and maintenance, they'll have to pay for ASCAP and BMI broadcasting rights. Certainly not cheap.

But sometimes hobbies aren't cheap.

If this was a full blown commercial FM venture, then I would agree, but a LPFM can be operated from a good desktop computer with easily available software (I use Station Playlist) As for licensing fees, a LPFM is considered a non commercial operation so therefore the fees are much reduced from what a commercial license would pay.

ASCAP $272/yr (up to 100w)

BMI $345/yr

SESAC $140/yr

So, much more affordable than one might think.

[circletrack]

If this was a full blown commercial FM venture, then I would agree, but a LPFM can be operated from a good desktop computer with easily available software (I use Station Playlist) As for licensing fees, a LPFM is considered a non commercial operation so therefore the fees are much reduced from what a commercial license would pay.

ASCAP $272/yr (up to 100w)

BMI $345/yr

SESAC $140/yr

So, much more affordable than one might think.

Sounds like the perfect hobby to me, then. Hopefully they get it up and running.

[600th Photo Sq]

Hi everyone,

A former Village resident is building a new FM radio station this summer. And we're interested in your format thoughts for the new station.

Options include: Easy Oldies, Classic Country and Classic Hits.

Give us your thoughts! Thanks

Well instead of lumping my suggestions in one I will expand and give you what I think would be well " Received ".
Here Goes...

Ambrosia, Allessie Bros, Michael McDonald, Doris Day, George Benson, Four Freshmen, Jo Stafford, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Jackie Gleason Orchestra, Kool & the Gang, Isley Bros, Michael Jackson, Candi Staton, Shirley Bassey, Bee Gees, Simply Red, Lettermen, Faron Young, Kinks, Nicolette Larsen, Paul Young, Maxine Nightingale, Cliff Richard, Tex Beneke, Andy Gibb, Margaret Whiting, Chaka Kahn, Barry White, O'Jays, Barry Manilow, Bobby Hackett, England Dan and John Ford Coley, Pied Pipers, Mondernairs Singers, Anita Baker, Hamiton Joe Frank and Reynolds, Matt Monroe, Earl Bostic, Wes Montgomery, Eagles, Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, Michael Buble, Joni James, Gino Vannelli, Stevie Wonder, Johnny Mathis, Odyssey, Frank Sinatra, Four Aces, Patti LaBelle, Christopher Cross, ELO, and not forgetting " Earth Wind and Fire "..lot's more but that should get you started.. :mademyday:: :plane:

[Bradley]

Classic hits. FM and the quality it brings would be a big improvement.

[4aces4me]

I like classic rock, easy listening and some country.

[LarryB]

Classic rock, 60's - 70's mixed with classic easy listening. Sorry but I can't
stand country music and wouldn't listen if there was much country played.

[iclash]

Hi everyone,

A former Village resident is building a new FM radio station this summer. And we're interested in your format thoughts for the new station.

Options include: Easy Oldies, Classic Country and Classic Hits.

Give us your thoughts! Thanks


why does the format have to be for the whole station? how about different shows with different formats, something like the college stations do it. a large number of owners are obviously of the age where they listened to the new music/new wave/alternative music of the late 70's and 80's so why not a show with that music, even if only on the weekends or late night. I could name dozens of groups and hundreds of GOOD songs that do not fit into any of the 3 categories mentioned above.
not all of us come from areas where country and southern music prevailed. New York and New England people like high energy music of all types. everyone knows the song HOT HOT HOT, but how about the original by the writer ARROW. just an example of what could be heard and this song is not even typical of what we could hear, just a sample of the possibilities. even Sinatra would play on these stations if they fit in with the theme of the rock. I heard it(and recorded it) so I remember.
where would you put performers like Suzanne vega, greg trooper, alpha ville, joe Jackson, wall of voodoo, Elliot murphy, patti smith and even cab callaway. yes, cab was played on the elite rock shows back then if it fit the situation. notice I said elite. there was really only one NY dj that would do it-vin scelsa- but he did not last long. only from 1967 to 2015.
if you pick one of the formats for the whole station, 95% of music goes unheard.
joseph saepia
802 tarrson blvd.

[iclash]

Hi everyone,

A former Village resident is building a new FM radio station this summer. And we're interested in your format thoughts for the new station.

Options include: Easy Oldies, Classic Country and Classic Hits.

Give us your thoughts! Thanks


why does the format have to be for the whole station? how about different shows with different formats, something like the college stations do it. a large number of owners are obviously of the age where they listened to the new music/new wave/alternative music of the late 70's and 80's so why not a show with that music, even if only on the weekends or late night. I could name dozens of groups and hundreds of GOOD songs that do not fit into any of the 3 categories mentioned above.
not all of us come from areas where country and southern music prevailed. New York and New England people like high energy music of all types. everyone knows the song HOT HOT HOT, but how about the original by the writer ARROW. just an example of what could be heard and this song is not even typical of what we could hear, just a sample of the possibilities. even Sinatra would play on these stations if they fit in with the theme of the rock. I heard it(and recorded it) so I remember.
where would you put performers like Suzanne vega, greg trooper, alpha ville, joe Jackson, wall of voodoo, Elliot murphy, patti smith and even cab callaway. yes, cab was played on the elite rock shows back then if it fit the situation. notice I said elite. there was really only one NY dj that would do it-vin scelsa- but he did not last long. only from 1967 to 2015.
if you pick one of the formats for the whole station, 95% of music goes unheard.
joseph saepia
802 tarrson blvd.

[44Apple]

I think I've heard every Classic Rock song at least 5,000 times. Not interested in anything previous to the beginning of the Classic Rock era either. I'm over 60 and only listen to Adult Alternative.

[skyking]

Anything but country.

[Nucky]

Please, whatever you do - NO COUNTRY. Classic rock, classic oldies - anything but country.

I'm with you who want's to hear song's about a beautiful horse or dog getting run over by a golf cart. You know by not wanting country that it's a lock that it will be Country. No RAP!!!!:jester:

[John_W]

I never play country because my radio doesn't have a country & western adapter, you know, square speakers. My car has round speakers, so I'm stuck listening to rock.

I'm also like 44Apple and heard every classic rock song ever made more than a few times and have seen everyone from Deep Purple to Pink Floyd to the Allman Bros to Boston to Peter Gabriel. I was a big fan of WHFS in Wash DC and alternative rock, unfortunately they went Spanish a few years ago. For the last three years I've had XM/Sirius Radio in my car, and I love it. Today within 2 minutes I spun through 18 stations and heard everything from 50's to heavy metal and in between.

[Goober III]

This sounds like The Return of Rob Newton.

[peanutman]

Station management does NOT care about who lives here they care about younger future residents.....They replace retired pros with inexperienced Kids thats why the station sounds so bad

[peanutman]

Rob was forced out he was too popular and wanted a radio station that reflected the residents Management wanted his Girlfreind in charge WVLG has Lost thousands of listeners since rob left

[Henryk]

We recently moved to TV from Provincetown, Mass. There is a community radio station (WOMR) that has all volunteer DJs, who play whatever they want--including my favorite, the Metropolitan Opera Saturday programs. The station is very popular and streams online, where you can also view their program lineup. Listen for a day or so online. They play everything you can imagine!

[Bonny]

I like oldies & classic rock 50's - 90's.
Not a big country fan except maybe a few of the newer ones.

[TV MAN]

Would be good if the station will be streaming as well.

[Boomer]

Never mind.........

[Kahuna32162]

I think this is an older post that has come back to life. I haven't heard on any progress towards actually making this happen. Given the limited range of a LPFM signal, even at 100 watts would not cover the entire Villages without a antenna being located almost dead center in LSL. Would the Villages allow this to be erected and would they want another signal broadcasting content that they cannot control.

[Bogie Shooter]

I think it would be worth it to read the old posts..................before repeating something already posted.:wave:

[Kahuna32162]

It might, because I posted the original info on LPFM stations, thought is was worth repeating before too many people got too excited about the possibility of this ever happening.

[Bogie Shooter]

It might, because I posted the original info on LPFM stations, thought is was worth repeating before too many people got too excited about the possibility of this ever happening.

Sorry Big K, I was not referring to your post.:angel:

[Rango]

Classic Rock Please!!

:agree:

[Schaumburger]

Rob was forced out he was too popular and wanted a radio station that reflected the residents Management wanted his Girlfreind in charge WVLG has Lost thousands of listeners since rob left

If you go to: robnewtonradio.com or ourgenerationsclassichits.com you can listen to Rob Newton again. I am listening right now. Mostly pop songs from the 60's and 70's with a few 80's tunes.

[circletrack]

Station management does NOT care about who lives here they care about younger future residents.....They replace retired pros with inexperienced Kids thats why the station sounds so bad

I believe all the on air talent are above, or close to Villagers age. Not sure where you got that information ...

[Coal Miner]

Motown music is some of the best music ever made. I would love to hear more of it on the radio.

[Daddymac]

Classic rock!!!!
Classic rock!!!!

[shumbapie]

Classic Rock and Classic Country please

[Barefoot]

Station management does NOT care about who lives here they care about younger future residents.....They replace retired pros with inexperienced Kids thats why the station sounds so bad

Rob was forced out he was too popular and wanted a radio station that reflected the residents Management wanted his Girlfreind in charge WVLG has Lost thousands of listeners since rob left
Sounds like you have "inside information". :confused:

[LI SNOWBIRD]

please, whatever you do - no country. Classic rock, classic oldies - anything but country.

yay!

[dave from deland]

Classic Country, 50's and 60's gets my 71 year old vote.

[Barefoot]

Classic Country, 50's and 60's gets my 71 year old vote.
Classic country sounds good to me also. Gives a nice option from listening to WVLG.

[Jamescarriker]

Hi everyone,

A former Village resident is building a new FM radio station this summer. And we're interested in your format thoughts for the new station.

Options include: Easy Oldies, Classic Country and Classic Hits.

Give us your thoughts! Thanks

I love the easy listening oldies from 50's and 60's,

[ukbill70]

50's-60's Oldies, Country or Folk. Actually any music from the Fifties or Sixties.

[Kahuna32162]

I know this sounds like a fun question, but it's not happening.

[playgolf06]

Classic country is what is missing. It is so much better than the current country music. My second choice is a combination of classic country and oldies from the 50-70 rock & roll.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Please, whatever you do - NO COUNTRY. Classic rock, classic oldies - anything but country.

I agree. There is way too much country music in this area for my taste.

[manaboutown]

Classic country is what is missing. It is so much better than the current country music. My second choice is a combination of classic country and oldies from the 50-70 rock & roll.


:BigApplause::BigApplause::BigApplause:

[thelegges]

Classic rock, with no stop in to the open house in ************ from 1 to 3 commercials.

[Russ Jimeson]

Classic rock is your best bet for attracting an audience. I like Celtic music, but an FM radio station wouldn't last long with that format. Fortunately, I can find all the Celtic I want on the Internet.

[Ionic Woman]

How about some classical music?

[banjobob]

Country classics are my favorite , we have oldies now,

[TheMoyers]

I am not quite sure if the new station is to be "competition" for the existing one or not. But I would love to be able to listen to classical music throughout at least part of teh day.By classical I mean baroque, MOzart, modern composers like John Williams.

[phillipgiglio]

Oldies first, then country mix in same era of 50's thru 70's.

[ragtag22]

#1 make sure it is accessible via the Internet and #2 if you mix genres, it would be nice to do it in blocks of time so those who like specific genres can listen when they want. You could select certain days to do a mix of genres. Looking forward to listening to whatever you decide.

[vapelican]

I'd love to hear a little of everything. Blues, country (today or classic) rock n roll, disco etc. I agree we all have a wide range of musical taste and if the station has the ability why not play a little of everything which would appeal to the masses.

[Kathieo]

Easy Oldies

[Twofour6]

I agree with MMMark and a little bit more Jazz thrown in wouldn't hurt.

[Cedwards38]

Classic rock from the 60s through the 90s would be my choice, but from a business standpoint you might go with a diversity throughout the day, including country, classical, blues, jazz, and Motown.

[bluzzman21]

I would love to see some blues and blues rock and rock in the mix too. The Villages already does mostly oldies, so why not start going for the 50 y/o crowd who still like to rock, I like oldies but not every song has to be line danced too. sorry just my opinion. So why not come to the near distance future, there is good music after the 50's and 60's, give it a chance, and one last thing contact Mark up in Woodbury for maybe a radio show, he was a top dj up in Toledo.

[bella2272]

Classic Rock would be great. There are already a lot of country stations. Look forward to listening.

[retrob]

I like classic country

[Tadpole]

CLASSIC COUNTRY would start my day off much better than what we are getting now starting at 6a.m. on KVLG.

[deuce]

Classic Rock 50-70
Is there any other music out there?
We love rock and roll!!:jester:

[jr583]

Want "Easy Listening & Classical" music

[Nicdar]

Would love to hear the American Songbook plus some Jazz.

[toeser]

Personally, I love modern country but don't care much for old country music. Just because we are old doesn't mean we don't like newer stuff. I went to a Dixie Chicks concert recently and it was fabulous.

[curly]

I love oldies. Easy oldies and classic rock sounds like it would make most of us happy.

[rokenned]

Please, please NOT ANOTHER OLDIES OR COUNTRY STATION! How about some current hits ..... at least music from the 2000's instead of the 1940-1960.
Ro Kennedy

[Sunshine46]

All of that. A mix of the hits

[Bob1bernie@gmail.com]

All of the choices. Easy oldies, current country, just no "Hard Rock" please. Thanks for doing this, and, asking what we think.

[Marti]

Country!!!!!!!!!!!

[airstreamingypsy]

After reading the replies, I think many of you would really enjoy 99.7 FM....... easy listening oldies

[hanberry]

After the 60's forget the music. My vote is for oldies 50-70 or classic country. I think a lot of folks would enjoy a session of the big band era also.

[OhioBuckeye]

Oh my gosh, this will be easy to answer. Just don't play what the kids are listening to today or the people that want to move into the Villages will think we're all on drugs, LOL!

[bbuck]

How about some actual classical music?

[exhallmarker]

Rock from the 60s-70s-80s. Or, 30s and 40s music.

[dshoberg]

Classic Country gets my vote.

I agree ....

[rbeall1942]

Classic hits from the 30's, 40's, 50's, etc.

[Grill Meister]

When we moved to TV 12 years ago, The Villages radio station, was playing only 50's and 60's music.....a lot of the Big Band Era bands and singers.........wow how great that was! Now they are playing more of the 80's and 90's music....no melody, but a lot of moaning and groaning and a lot of screaming.

I have found two very good Oldies FM stations: 89.5 (Gene Martin Show.......almost all Big Band Era music) and 99.7 a mixture of oldies.

Check 'em out.

[justjim]

When we moved to TV 12 years ago, The Villages radio station, was playing only 50's and 60's music.....a lot of the Big Band Era bands and singers.........wow how great that was! Now they are playing more of the 80's and 90's music....no melody, but a lot of moaning and groaning and a lot of screaming.

I have found two very good Oldies FM stations: 89.5 (Gene Martin Show.......almost all Big Band Era music) and 99.7 a mixture of oldies.

Check 'em out.

I agree WVLG has changed their music programs the last year or two. Could it be the "newbees" moving in and us ol' folks slowly passing on? I still like music from the 50's & 60's. I even heard my grandson (21years old) listening to our music recently. Maybe decent music will return someday!

[44Apple]

Only music from about 1995 and onward, you can find the old stuff everywhere.

And please, no FoxNews Radio.

[JBryson]

A real simple way to help decide is to answer this question.What two bands draw the biggest crowds at the squares?

Answer: Rocky n the Rollers and Uncle Bob's Rock Shop. The first band Rocky, performs 50's and 60's rock, which is the mainstay of the current developer owned station WVLG.

http://www.williamclare.com/sites/default/files/artist-images/Rocky%20and%20The%20Rollers%202015.jpg

UBRS features music that is considered classic rock by most people. They can perform the Beatles and lead right into Jimi Hendrix to Led Zepplin to Pink Floyd followed by the Eagles.

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Currenly I've only found one classic rock station WIND 95.5 out of Ocala/Gainesville. However, the station becomes weaker as you move south, and since I we often find ourselves headed toward Orlando, Clermont or Tampa I put XM/Sirius Radio in my car and really love it. I've got 18 present channels that I can go to at anytime. I would focus on the area between The Villages, Leesburg, Clermont and west Orlando for an area that classic rock could succeed.

I've been involved with music sales a good part of my life. I owned and operated a record store in Savannah, Georgia for almost ten years and operated a mail order CD/Record business for 20 years.

***More GREAT Old Rock Music*** Rocky and the Rollers are great Showmen but I would ask for MORE LIKE UNCLE BOB'S ROCK SHOP! They are FANTASTIC! More in that vein!

[Polar Bear]

...I would ask for MORE LIKE UNCLE BOB'S ROCK SHOP! They are FANTASTIC! More in that vein!
Agree 100%.

[JanetMM]

Are those the only choices we get? Is it because we are (gasp) old? IMHO, there are lots of stations around that already play those types of music. What about past and present alternative? (examples might be INXS and disturbed) But if those mentioned are the choices then i vote for classic rock. we did have some great music when we were younger! Thankx for asking.

[LSULL]

A little soft jazz in the evening.

[JoyciePoo45]

Hi everyone,

A former Village resident is building a new FM radio station this summer. And we're interested in your format thoughts for the new station.

Options include: Easy Oldies, Classic Country and Classic Hits.

Give us your thoughts! Thanks

I would like all: easy oldies, classic country and classic hits, NO hard rock

[scotlandqueenie]

I love Scooter & the DJ and some Country. Types of music that gets you moving!

[pv1313]

Hi everyone,

A former Village resident is building a new FM radio station this summer. And we're interested in your format thoughts for the new station.

Options include: Easy Oldies, Classic Country and Classic Hits.

Give us your thoughts! Thanks
Let's go with Classic Rock from all eras.

[pv1313]

[QUOTE=pv1313;1280183]Let's go with Classic Rock from all eras, 1950's to present.

[bigjohnny19]

Exactly. There is an excellent classic rock station from Orlando, WMMO - 98.9. A similar format would be great.

[DELTADWN]

I personally prefer 60-70s music, and maybe a little classic country.

[Waldo71]

I would like to have the music streamed on the Internet, so I can listen to the station while traveling.

[Opmoochler]

i am not quite sure if the new station is to be "competition" for the existing one or not. But i would love to be able to listen to classical music throughout at least part of teh day.by classical i mean baroque, mozart, modern composers like john williams.

yes!!!!!

[MaryAnne28]

I love country music, but I think Classic Hits would be best -- we need to start hearing music from the 70's & 80's.

[kwild787]

you are doing just great, DON"T CHANGE!

[xlhig]

my-oldies.com (Home (http://www.ourgenerationsclassichits.com/)) on iheart radio. You can listen to it anywhere on your smartphones.

[Barefoot]

my-oldies.com (Home (http://www.ourgenerationsclassichits.com/)) on iheart radio. You can listen to it anywhere on your smartphones.
Thanks. I'm listening right now on my iPad.

[moehog]

I come from Long Island NY Grew Up in bklyn I like 50's TO the70's Rock&Roll Plus Traditional Country & BlueGrass

[BarryRX]

I know that I'm a minority, but my three favorite genres are Blues, Classical, and Jazz.

[Radioman41]

I just checked the FCC FM query page and Radio Station Locator and couldn't find an FM application or construction permit for a FM radio station in The Villages. If the application is for a city near The Villages it may not show up.

[EnglishJW]

It appears there is a majority for classic rock from the 50's through the 70's as core. There are also many people with an interest in country from the same general time period. Both of these could be core but maybe each genre would have its own dedicated time slots. I agree with both of these choices. However, I would love to see more variety too. Could you use non-peak hours for rotating genres? I love listening at odd hours and different days to be devoted to different types of music - smooth jazz, blues, pop / big bands, space / new age, folk. Different groupings could be promoted and you could see what the popularity was. One other area fascinates me as well. There is dancing everywhere virtually all the time in TV. Could there be a slot for line dancing music? How about one for ballroom? Latin? Cajun?

[ljarnold]

I would like late night smooth jazz.

[kleisz2001@yahoo.com]

Classic Hits

[Kahuna32162]

I just checked the FCC FM query page and Radio Station Locator and couldn't find an FM application or construction permit for a FM radio station in The Villages. If the application is for a city near The Villages it may not show up.

I keep trying to bring that up, but seems like everyone just wants to expound on their favorite kind of music.

Did a quick check and the OP hasn't posted on this tread since early May. And PS, it was his 2nd ever post....makes me wonder.

[salpal]

JAZZ.....no decent Jazz stations around. The one from Ocala is not good (in my opinion).

[circletrack]

I keep trying to bring that up, but seems like everyone just wants to expound on their favorite kind of music.

Did a quick check and the OP hasn't posted on this tread since early May. And PS, it was his 2nd ever post....makes me wonder.

I don't think people new to the thread are making it this far. They are just replying to the OP. There's plenty of stations all around here playing all the genres being listed. I personally have XM since I just can't stand commercials anymore. It's worth every penny, especially when driving back up North, never need to touch the dial.

[Northerner52]

Perhaps this story is not even true.

I just checked the FCC FM query page and Radio Station Locator and couldn't find an FM application or construction permit for a FM radio station in The Villages. If the application is for a city near The Villages it may not show up.

[SyrNancy]

50s - 70's there isn't an FM station around that plays this. Would like to get it in cart!

[jim32]

One vote for classic country here!

[Number 6]

Classic rock with a Beatles themed program on Sunday morning like the syndicated Beatles Brunch or Breakfast with the Beatles.

[D&Lsunfun]

Johnny Dee is moving up quickly with popularity on the squares.

[John_W]

50s - 70's there isn't an FM station around that plays this. Would like to get it in cart!

50's - 70's, you listed the decades but not the type of music. If it's the hits, I can't help. If it's classic rock, tune in FM 95.5 WIND Ocala/Gainesville. It's 60's to 80's, the years of classic rock.

Listen on your computer WIND-FM | The Classic Rock Station (http://www.windfm.com/)

Everyone on this topic, you can have any music type you want, essentially whatever you wished for. It's called XM/Sirius Radio. I've had it in my car for 5 years and it's great. Drive to the beach or to Orlando and it never goes out, no hunting for a new station. I've got 18 presets on my radio. My neighbor has one in his golf cart, it's clear as bell, no stereo fading out. I don't know why anyone who takes their music seriously wouldn't have it in their car. No it's not free, but aren't most things that are worth having cost extra.

If you were an 80's MTV fan, 4 of the original 5 VJ's work at XM/Sirius. I hear Mark Goodman all the time on the classic rock channels.

Get Started - SiriusXM Radio (http://www.siriusxm.com/getstartednow?IgnitionOne=SI_742322382_84896871973 _1&utm_source=sem_Google&utm_medium=sem_g&utm_campaign=sem_Google_Search_Brand_Alpha_Main&utm_term=sem_Exact%20Match_xm+sirius+radio)

[Lorizim]

No 'hard' rock; yes to Boccelli, Groban, Sinatra, classic country, 60's, Tony Bennett,

[teresadyer15@gmail.com]

No more country!!! That's on every radio station around here! Need classic oldies and rock

[msendo]

Would love to hear a bit of a variety ranging from
easy listening 50's, 60's,70's, maybe a little swing to rock 60's and 70's.

[Buckeye Bob]

Classic Rock Please!!

:a040::a040:CLASSIC ROCK:a040::a040:

[bradbishop]

Country, new and classic.
Smooth jazz.

[John_W]

What I find amazing about new country, is it's nothing more than watered-down southern rock, even Tom Petty called it bad rock. Listen to your 70's and 80's albums by Molly Hatchet, Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, Blackfoot, The Outlaws, Tom Petty, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Black Oak Arkansas, Rossington Collins Band and if we can expand to the west coast, let's throw in The Doobie Bros and The Eagles and contemporary bands Kings of Leon and Alabama Shakes. All these bands are heads and shoulders above new country.

If I were stuck listening to only new artist, then without a doubt I would take new country over hip-hop and rap. I can't even consider them music in the true sense of a singer backed by a band. That's what I would really like to know, why do people listen to rap? What is appealing? There are many newer artist out there that I like such as Kings of Leon, Alabama Shakes and The Wall Flowers.