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About me:
Hello there! Thanks for stopping by. Here's a little information about me...
I’m a former Operations Manager, Engineer, Safety Director, and Adjunct Professor. Today I’m the Music Director of "Music America" programming, produce a Blues radio show, and host a Country Music radio show for NYC area's WFDU (89.1FM / www.WFDU.fm). The FaceBook fan page for the radio show is: https://www.facebook.com/BigAppleCountry
While toiling in the corporate world & raising a family, I stayed connected to my love of music by performing in vocal groups & community theater. I became heavily involved as a supporter of live music upon retirement. This has taken me along an unanticipated path. It led to the creation of my music community and an association with WFDU. I have been at WFDU in different capacities for nearly two years. During this time I have met many talented & notable musicians.
My Favorite Music:
Format doesn’t matter to me. Music is either good or bad standing on its own, but I do favor music with meter and melody. I have very diverse musical tastes and listen to blues, jazz, classic rock, NOLA, Americana, country, and classical. I don’t consider myself an expert in any single genre, but rather an above average appreciator.
Education:
Wagner College - Staten Island, NY MBA - Business Administration - 2000; George Washington University - Washington, DC Master’s Certificate in Project Management 1999; Polytechnic University - Hawthorne, NY MS - Telecommunications & Computing Management 1995; CUNY - Bernard M Baruch College - New York, NY BBA - Human Resource Management / Psychology 1974.
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2012 BMA Blues Awards
Posted on May 12, 2012 at 5:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Blues Foundation held the 33rd annual Blues Music Awards on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Here are the winners:
Acoustic Album: Conversations in Blue - David Maxwell & Otis Spann
Acoustic Artist: Eric Bibb
Album: Revelator - Tedeschi Trucks…
WFDU FM - Big Apple Country Fund Drive
Posted on February 6, 2012 at 10:53pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi all - WFDU is a unique non-commercial source for music neglected by commercial stations in the NYC tri-state area. My show, "Big Apple Country" is one of the only shows of its kind in our area. Help me keep this show (and Country Music) alive & vital by sending a few bucks our way. Just go to our…
Continue Big Apple Country Playlist 11/8/2011 (4 hours)
Posted on November 8, 2011 at 11:40pm 0 Comments 1 Like
HOUR 1 (traditional)
Jean Shepard – Cigarettes And Coffee Blues
Stonewall Jackson – B.J. The D.J.
Patti Page – Tennessee Waltz
Jimmy C. Newman – A Fallen Star
Dolly Parton; Porter Wagoner – The Pain Of Loving You
Leroy Van Dyke – Walk On By
Doc Watson – If I Needed You
Donna Fargo – Happiest Girl In The Whole USA
Don Williams – It Must Be Love
Melba…
Continue Big Apple Country!
Posted on November 8, 2011 at 7:43am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have a great show programmed today (11/8/11). Tributes to cowboys, CMA nominated singles, western swing, and (most importantly) our veterans. I will touch your heart, take you down memory lane, and have you dancing! Listen tomorrow (Tuesday) between 9am…
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Jazz pianist George Shearing dies at 91
Posted on February 18, 2011 at 6:01pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
George Shearing, the jovial jazz pianist who wrote the standard "Lullaby of Birdland” died on February 14th 2011. He was blind since birth and passed at 91.
In 2007, Shearing was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his contribution to music. When the honor was announced,…
Continue Fun Drive Time at WFDU FM
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 12:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
This week marks the last of three weeks of the WDFU FM Fun [sic] Drive. It is real important to the station and our listeners that we…
Blues Foundation News - IBC Semifinalists announced
Posted on February 4, 2011 at 10:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Comment Wall (159 comments)
- At 6:18pm on May 8, 2012,
angelrose said… Thank You Mike Stokes for the opportunity to hang at the station. You again are one of the rare finds in life. Hope that I met you expectations. You and Ed were over and above mine. See you next time!!!
- At 7:33pm on July 30, 2011,
Barbara Tarantino said… Doo Wop DJ in Baldwin Long Island, NY.
I also do other genres.
Thanks for asking.
BJ the Woo Wop Dj
- At 10:17pm on April 11, 2011,
I Want 2B Famous...IW2BF said… Hey Mike,
Just had to enjoy this 90 degree day here in Central Jersey. Just got your friend request. Hope you enjoyed the day as well.
- At 1:28pm on April 5, 2011,
Bill Warfield said… Thanks for the nice words Mike. We all need to support each other. Unfortunately I don't have the opportunity to spend much tome on the computer but I dig the site.
- At 11:32am on March 16, 2011,
Forrest ("Frosty") Lawson said… - Thanks Mike. No doubt I will be seeking your expertise in the very near future. I love the setup of the site.
- At 1:16pm on March 10, 2011,
Steve Lucas said… - Looking forward to Friday's lineup.
- At 12:47pm on March 10, 2011,
Thino Cacciolo said… - Thanks Mike. I FB'd you with my mobile number. I am finishing up legal issues with my talent site and wanted to share the concept with you. Look forward to your call.
- At 1:49am on March 10, 2011, Steve Lucas said…
- Mike, good hang at "The Nest" tonight. Thanks for the chat. See ya soon!
- At 3:17pm on February 28, 2011,
Joani Taylor said… It's a pleasure to be here and to meet you. I look forward to stopping by often and making my contribution.
Cheers,
Joani
- At 10:03am on January 15, 2011,
Rick Britto said… Hi Mike,
Thanks for your friendship and for listening to my music!
my best,
Rick
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