Songs for Aileana: Radio Days

I love good radio. For years I have been listening to "John in the Morning" on KEXP and have learned so much about music from this listener supported radio show. Sadly, the world has fewer good radio shows supported by listeners, growing radio air is managed by corporations and advertising. The best station I know for great music is KEXP, they care about the music and they love to listen.

Some of my fondest memories take place with radio playing in the background, wether it is from driving down the road with my dad or sitting at a campsite with friends. I will also not forget my brief time as a college DJ where my friends and I learned how to convince people to stay away during the night. There is something magical about mixing songs and playlists to people you hope care and are listening.

Ailie, I know you won't remember this but Traci and I have for some time held daily dance parties with you in our home. Many of these dance parties are mixed by John as we dance together listening to the radio.
Just from this morning on KEXP's "John in the Morning"

The Jam "Town Called Malice"
"Town Called Malice" is one of my favorite songs and I love the part in
the movie Billy Elliot that incorporates the Jam's song