It's been a while since I've spoken here. Things have been busy! The school year is breezing by. Today starts the 10th week of school. I'm working harder than ever before. Most days I work till 5:00, and still bring work home. But I have a good class, so that helps.Things at the radio station are really hoppin'! We have 4 streams now, three of them with live programming. There's HotTrax Live, which is primarily rock music, HotTrax Country, which as the name implies is country music, HotTrax Smooth, which is smooth Jazz and soft pop music, and the newest, HotTrax Alternative, which is new and alternative rock. Right now it is completely automated, and run by DJ Rockit. It's really cool, and you can even make a request there. If you haven't given us a listen yet, go to the web page (http://www.hottraxradio.com/) and pick a stream. Between the four streams, there's something for everyone. There is even a kid's radio show on Monday afternoon, and DJ Teen does a set on Sunday afternoon. You can also get to our chat rooms from the web page. We have recently moved our chat rooms to our own server. When ever a DJ is onair, they are in the chat room. Pop in and visit!I'm still doing two shows a week, Monday 7-9 EST, and Friday 8-11. I had the opportunity last week to do a slot on the country stream, and I really enjoyed that. I may look at the schedule and see if there is a slot I can fill on a permanent basis. Check out the schedule- things have changed a bit with the implementation of the new streams. The biggest news this past week has been the return of DJ Tatianna. It's great to have her back with the HotTrax family. She has a new show on Sunday... be sure to check her out. DJ Russ, on the country stream, has been out for a couple of weeks, but we hope to have him back in the next week or two. He does a great show, with lots of independent artists. Watch the schedule for his return!Okay, I suppose I'd better head out to get cleaned up for the day to come. I have early duty this week... can't be late for that! Y'all have a great day!
Well, for me, Ike was a breeze! We had a gentle rain that lasted most of Saturday, and it was a little windy, but nothing like what I had expected. And we needed the rain! Unfortunately, Ike wasn't as kind to the coast, and I ask you to join me in keeping those people in your prayers.I had a good weekend here. I got quite a bit accomplished, which is unusual for me! Mostly school work, but I did manage to get the laundry done and the kitchen cleaned up. I thought I'd turned on the dishwasher last night, but I guess I didn't... it's running right now, though!Now I just have to get through Monday. No matter what the day brings, however, I know that it'll all be fixed tonight. It's my "Monday Meltdown" show on HotTrax, 7:00-9:00 ET (6:00-8:00 REAL time, lol). I usually start off that show with some mellow stuff... soft pop and country, and by the end I usually pick up the tempo some so that you're ready to rock with Jazzy when I'm finished. Generally, I just play what makes me feel good unless I get requests. So if you're not doing anything tonight, give me a listen... and make a request. It's easy... all you have to do is add HotTraxRadio to your Yahoo buddy list. Check out my playlist on the HotTrax website, and then make a request. We've even added a new stream that allows those with dial up, or slow service, to listen!Okay... I'm off to get ready to face the day. Have a great Monday, y'all!
Another week, another hurricane coming our way. Last week, what was left of Gustav parked over us for a couple of days, bringing some rain and a LOT of wind, and it looks like what is left of Ike, when it hits land, will be coming over us as well. Fun, fun. Looks like Friday afternoon will find me in yard protection mode... making sure all my potted plants are protected, and my hanging things brought under cover. Even as I type that, I know I will not have the worst of it. My heart and prayers go out to those who are in Ike's direct path as it hits the coast. I had the occasion to be about 90 miles from Galveston once when a hurricane hit, and it's not fun. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like to be hit with the wind and water more than once, much less more than once a year. All of my friends on the coast will be in thoughts this weekend.
Hi... I'm Texas and I love HotTrax Radio. I've been a DJ there for a couple of months now, and I've been a listener and a fan for about 8 months. I have discovered a lot of new music, and made some GREAT friends. If you haven't listened, check it out... http://www.HotTraxRadio.com . I am on the schedule twice a week... Monday and Friday. Tune in, check out my playlist, and make your request!
