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Latest News and Updates

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“Running with the Boss Sound” By Al Swacker

My new Roots program, "Running with the Boss Sound," will premiere on The Roots FM on Thursday, October 2nd, at Noon. I previously hosted a rockabilly show on KDHX, where I spent 25 ...
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Join the Roots Family to Celebrate our A-list 2025 Win

We will be celebrating this great honor on Thursday, September 11 @ 7:30 pm (Lobby opens at 6:00 pm) at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center for a fun and exciting ...
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Our members made it happen

"On behalf of all our members, volunteers, and listeners, we would like to thank you for your votes. We hope this award will attract many new listeners to join The ...
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Dave Antoine Brings Breathe Deep to The Roots

Dave Antoine will be the first to tell you that he is not a radio person.  Retired from the University of Illinois Springfield, he primarily worked in the television department ...
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Sam Avery Joins Roots Air Staff

Sam Avery is known best for his dynamic contributions to the Bluegrass, jam band, and alternative local music scenes. Sam has played in several bands, currently, Barnum Jack and LOGE, ...
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Keith Dudding joins the Roots fm

As host of Down Yonder on KDHX for 31 years, Keith Dudding was the Saturday morning voice of bluegrass and old-time music in St. Louis. His show became a destination for touring ...
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Drea Stein joins the Roots fm

Drea Stein has worked at St. Louis Public Radio for 28 years. In February 2024, Stein and at least nine others were dismissed from a popular St. Louis community radio ...
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St. Louis Music Royalty, Danny Liston, Will Host Weekly Roots Show

"I’ve never done something like this before and am a bit intimidated, but John Stephens has been very encouraging,” Liston said. “I wanted Danny on The Roots seven days a ...