🎙️ Show Topic: Classic Rock & Festival Spotlight — 50s to 80s
This Monday, March 9th, 2026, we’re bringing you a classic mix of rock music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, with a touch of the 80s — the songs that shaped generations of rock fans.
From early rock pioneers to arena favorites, we’ll spin a wide range of artists who defined the sound of rock and roll. It’s the music you grew up with and the stories behind the artists who made it unforgettable.
We’ll also preview some exciting live events happening this month, including the upcoming Beatles on the Beach Festival in Boca Raton, Florida.
🕰️ Tune in for classic rock favorites, festival previews, and behind-the-scenes stories from the people keeping rock music alive.
📅 Mark your calendars: Monday, March 9th, 2026.
🎧 Don’t miss it! Rock and roll never goes out of style.
Guest(s) for our show:
Date: Monday, March 9th, 2026
🥁 Dennis Diken (The Smithereens)
Founding drummer of the New Jersey rock band The Smithereens, Dennis helped power a string of hits including “Only a Memory,” “A Girl Like You,” and “Too Much Passion.”
Dennis will discuss the band’s legacy, their influence on power pop and alternative rock, and promote their upcoming performance at the Funky Biscuit on March 19th.
🎙️ Daniel Hartwell
Promoter and producer for United We Rock and the Beatles on the Beach Festival. Daniel will preview the upcoming festival taking place at Mizner Park in Boca Raton, Florida, March 12–15, 2026.
The event brings together tribute bands, musicians, artists, and Beatles fans from around the world.
🎶 Eric Meier
Business partner and co-owner of the legendary Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi alongside actor Morgan Freeman.
Eric co-produces Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience, a touring show blending Delta blues with orchestral arrangements. He’ll discuss the performance coming to the Beatles on the Beach Festival and the celebration of Mississippi’s blues heritage.
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