Posts by John Stephens
“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…
Read MoreJoin 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…
Read MoreOur 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…
Read MoreDave 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…
Read MoreSam 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,…
Read MoreKeith 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…
Read MoreTed Habeck Announces Retirement
After 52 years on the radio, Ted hung up his headphones on Friday, following his 9 a.m. to Noon shift on The Roots FM. Ted started his career in 1971,…
Read MoreWhy We Do What We Do
We love our music as much as you do. However, we can only bring the music to you if we pay for it through licensing fees to every musical artist…
Read More“Everybody”, the new CD release by Danny Liston is his best work to date.
Produced and mixed by Jim Gaines at Bessie Blue Studios, released on Blue House Records. Each CD is signed by Danny Liston. Now available in the Roots Loot Store.
Read MoreVolunteers Needed
As the Roots grows, we need more volunteers working behind the scenes to keep The Roots rocking. We have five new volunteer positions we need to fill right now. Below…
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