This weeks show features new music by unsigned artist:

The Atoll ~ 1000 Souls
Armando Zuppa ~ Mondo Cane
Reverend Zen ~ Boston Shakedown
Liz Clark ~ Not The Point
The Elements ~ Highest Tree
Dan Walker & The Sky ~ Night Owl
Critical Darlings ~ Taking Its Toll
Jude Johnstone ~ Hard Lessons
Hillbilly Hellcats ~ Hot Rockin’ Rhythm
Peter Lacey ~ Inspiration
Erica Brown Band ~ Cryin and Tryin
Kevin Dooley ~ Vehicle

Support Indie Music and the artists that create it by visiting their website today.

The Story Behind The Recording of “A Soldier’s Silent Night” is located at www.soldiersilentnight.com” Please take the time today to explore this wonderful site and when you finish “your heart will no longer be empty but be filled from the journey”.

Merry Christmas

Father Ted Berndt was a priest at Bread of Life Charismatic Episcopal Church in Dousman, Wisconsin, a proud Marine and a WWII Purple Heart recipient.

Now Playing It’s Christmas Eve day, on Frankly Speaking,
we will talk to the Rev. Greg Clark of the Hertford Baptist Church.

Yes, we will discuss the importance of the celebration but we will go beyond that for a program
that will mix inspiration with fun. And, there will be appropriate music by master guitarist, Steve Raisor,
who has performed with such well-known folk as Kathy Mattea.

A good Christmas background. Travis Clark joins us - yes - the preacher’s son — the preachers talented son.

He joins Steve Raisor with some carols, popular seasonal tunes, and a few surprises. It all adds up to a show that is fun, laid-back, and the perfect accompaniment for Christmas celebrations. Tune in - you will enjoy.

Enjoy this magical show we hope that it provides you some peace and happiness during this holiday season.

In addition to Frankly Speaking join “Carmen Allgood” your host of The Colorado Wave for her very Special Holiday Show and Don’t miss the Bobby J Christmas Special see TUNE in.

From the RCH103 Studio gang Frank, Steve, Keith, Tammy, and Ann.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The Colorado Wave spotlighting the best in independent music,

Special Christmas Holiday Show

The WAVE Is The First Non-Stop Homegrown Music Showcase, And Also The First And Only Syndicated Radio Show Of Its Kind.

About your host “Carmen Allgood”:

Just for the record, more than 15,000 independent artists have been featured on The Colorado Wave, with a lot more to come. Check it out! Submit your own music for airplay. Tell somebody already! This is YOUR music we’re playing here… MUSIC SUBMISSION INFO is on our BandBiz page, go there.

I also produce the Indie Music Wave and co-host the Indie Traffic Jam with my good buddies, John Anderson (On The Horizon Radio Network) and Mark Maverick (Station Manager Indie 104 iradioLA.com, named Best Internet Station 2006 and 2007!!!). The Wave is syndicated nationally and carried by more than 100 affiliates. They said it couldn’t be done.

Meanwhile, since we are all one, this is really about us. Personally (for those who are interested) I love and support independent music, and have been producing homegrown music shows for radio broadcast for 21 odd years…right now I’ll say I was the first DJ to do this, until someone comes along to change that…

I teach and study Love and am a Loveologist…this energy is of prime interest to all of us, and I’m more than curious about how Love operates and functions.

Here is the Answer to what confronts us today. Hope everyone is having a great moment…BTW, my name isn’t really The Colorado Wave…you can call me Carmen. ALSO…you can hear this great music show ON DEMAND or subscribe to a podcast. Check our ON AIR page for details The Colorado Wave

Now Playing Today Frank keeps us entertain with the news, history items, little unknown information from Space to TV and all the details on upcoming events in our local area. Later in the show we take a look at events coming up at Scope and Chrysler Hall.

Ma’rie Hodges, marketing manager will talk about the Manhattan Transfer show this month, and Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson Jan 08 show..

Manhattan Transfer - VSO
Virginia Symphony: Manhattan Transfer Christmas
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
The Manhattan Transfer
Swing into the holidays as the Grammy-winning Manhattan Transfer energizes their jazz-pop renditions of holiday classics, plus their own chart busting hits!

When:
Saturday, December 22, 2007

Where:
Chrysler Hall Theater

Ticket Information:
$27-$87 Tickets can be purchased online at www.TicketMaster.com or by calling (757) 671-8100. For more information on Chrysler Hall, visit www.SevenVenues.com

NORFOLK, VA November 20, 2007 – Entertainment superstars, Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson, have announced that they will join forces to share one band and one stage for a limited engagement tour in early 2008 with a stop at Norfolk Scope Arena on Thursday, January 24th.

The 2 Worlds 2 Voices Tour kicks off in Dayton, Ohio on January 17th and concludes in Kansas City, MO on February 16th covering 15 total markets.

“We are thrilled to bring two artists of this caliber, from two separate genres, together for the first time on tour,” Moore said.

Concert attendees can expect to hear each act’s biggest hits and favorite songs performed together for the first time.

Tickets for the Norfolk Scope show go on sale Saturday, December 15th at 10am. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TicketMaster.com or by calling (757) 671-8100. For more information on Scope Arena, visit www.SevenVenues.com. Fans can find out more, including ticket outlets, by visiting www.reba.com or www.kellyclarkson.com.

When:
Thursday, January 24, 2008
7:30PM

Where:
Norfolk Scope Arena

Ticket Information:
$37.50 - $57.50 Tickets can be purchased online at www.TicketMaster.com or by calling (757) 671-8100. For more information on Scope Arena, visit www.SevenVenues.com

Additional Information:
Fans can find out more, including ticket outlets, by visiting www.reba.com or www.kellyclarkson.com.

Now Playing On todays Frankly Speaking a local young music producer Tice Blount joins frank and they talk about the music industry, production, groups, talent in general and his goals as a young producer. Music can be tough and rewarding tune in and find out.

Also on Monday, Sammy the Sports Guy talks about - guess what? - yep, the baseball/steroid situation and, Vick will also be up for discussion as well as ‘the’ football team that finally - finally - won a game.

Visit Sammy’s web site where you’ll find THE LATEST ON NEWS, SPORTS, AND MORE FROM NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA AND THE OUTER BANKS

This episode features: Blind Switch, Great American Taxi, Jimmy George, Tifah, The Atoll, Joe Vicino, The Elements, Katoorah Jayne, Spencer Durham, Twelve Cents For Marvin, Rebel Fuel Tank, Noel Miller. Waves!

The WAVE Is The First Non-Stop Homegrown Music Showcase, And Also The First And Only Syndicated Radio Show Of Its Kind.

About Carmen Allgood:

Just for the record, more than 15,000 independent artists have been featured on The Colorado Wave, with a lot more to come. Check it out! Submit your own music for airplay. Tell somebody already! This is YOUR music we’re playing here… MUSIC SUBMISSION INFO is on our BandBiz page, go there.

I also produce the Indie Music Wave and co-host the Indie Traffic Jam with my good buddies, John Anderson (On The Horizon Radio Network) and Mark Maverick (Station Manager Indie 104 iradioLA.com, named Best Internet Station 2006 and 2007!!!). The Wave is syndicated nationally and carried by more than 100 affiliates. They said it couldn’t be done.

Meanwhile, since we are all one, this is really about us. Personally (for those who are interested) I love and support independent music, and have been producing homegrown music shows for radio broadcast for 21 odd years…right now I’ll say I was the first DJ to do this, until someone comes along to change that…

I teach and study Love and am a Loveologist…this energy is of prime interest to all of us, and I’m more than curious about how Love operates and functions.

Here is the Answer to what confronts us today. Hope everyone is having a great moment…BTW, my name isn’t really The Colorado Wave…you can call me Carmen. ALSO…you can hear this great music show ON DEMAND or subscribe to a podcast. Check our ON AIR page for details The Colorado Wave

Now Playing Books for Christmas. That’s the subject of our book expert, Melanie James. She also talks about the value of publications autographed by the writers. Other subjects are the multitudinous books from Dr. Seuss.

Carolina Moon is the passion (well, aside from husband and child) of Melanie James, attorney at law and bibliomaniac. In 2003, Melanie and her husband bought a building to house their businesses. It was a rather large building, offering far more space than needed for offices. The bibliomaniac seized the moment and the additional space (notwithstanding objections of husband), fulfilling a long-standing dream of owning a bookstore, and thus launching a second career.

Why Carolina Moon?

In 1928, Benny Davis was inspired by the moon over the Perquimans River to pen the words to “Carolina Moon.” It has been recorded by many artists over the years including Perry Como, Connie Frances, and Maureen McGovern. So there is local history associated with the name.

Also on today’s show Wanda Stiles joins Frank, Wanda is a collection specialist at the Museum of the Albemarle. She talks about her fascinating job, and discusses some of the events of import at the prestigious museum.

Located in Elizabeth City, NC, the Museum of the Albemarle is the northeastern regional branch of the North Carolina Museum of History. Serving thirteen counties in northeastern North Carolina, the Museum allows visitors to explore the history of the oldest section of North Carolina, many times considered the birthplace of English America.

Now Playing Live on Air Frankly Speaking with Frank Roberts

Now Playing An old friend is back at mikeside on Monday’s Frankly Speaking. Ray Allen and Frank will talk about a myriad of subjects, and both will try to keep it interesting and fun.

Also on Monday, Susan Hartley from Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will talk about that area’s Christmas activities. Speaking of Christmas activities, Kathryn Paulhamus and Sarah Weeks will talk about the goings-on at the Newbold-White House.

The City of Elizabeth City is centrally located in northeastern North Carolina, midway between New York and Florida and between Hampton Roads to the north and the Outer Banks to the east. The city is on the Pasquotank River and is an attractive stop for boaters on the Albemarle Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway.

The Elizabeth City Area offers a variety of visitor experiences from water sports and beaches, to biking, paddling, pedaling, and birds. There are great places to eat, wonderful museums, and attractions for the whole family. It is also a wonderful place to stay and relax while seeing the whole region during day trips. Within easy driving distance are North Carolina’s Outer Banks, Virginia Beach, historic Edenton, exciting Busch Gardens, and 18th-century Williamsburg.

Visitor Info Center

For more information, contact the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau:
400 South Water Street, Ste 101
PO Box 573
Elizabeth City, NC 27907-0573

866-ECITY-4U (866-324-8948)
Phone: 252-335-5330
Fax: 252-335-1733

Learn about the foundations of the North Carolina Colony and what life was like for settlers in the Albemarle Region of Colonial North Carolina. The Newbold-White House Historic Sites tells the story Abraham and Judith Sanders, a Quaker Family, from 1730 to 1750.

Today, this architectural gem stands as the oldest brick house in North Carolina- with much of the original structure intact. Volunteer at the historic 1730 Newbold-White House, a colonial Quaker home. Volunteer opportunities are available for tour guides and receptionists.

Personal training, materials and shirt are provided to volunteers. For more information about volunteer opportunities, contact the site manager at 252-426-3534

Now Playing Today on Frankly Speaking Jeff Emerich and company “Rocky Hock Playhouse” make a return visit to RCH103. They will talk about their current production,

“O Holy Night” and we will hear excerpts from the production which is part variety show, part Christmas story, and presented with good-taste humor.

Now Playing Special Guest “Livingston Taylor” joins Frank on Todays Frankly Speaking. Livingston Taylor is a Great American singer-songwriter, originally from Boston, MA. He grew up in Chapel Hill, NC, where his father was a professor at UNC.

The intro that the “Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts” wrote about “Livingston Taylor” on their website for his upcoming show this Saturday December 8, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. sums up his talent.

“When it comes to musicians, some are known as great singers, others are great players and others great songwriters. Livingston Taylor is all three! Songs he’s sung &/or written include: I’LL COME RUNNIN’, CAROLINA DAY and I WILL BE IN LOVE WITH YOU. With a career spanning four decades this music veteran, the kid brother of pop-folk superstar JAMES TAYLOR, is an ultimate crowd pleaser.”

Taylor’s break occurred when he was discovered by Jon Landau, (a record producer who would later go on to manage Bruce Springsteen). Taylor was one of the first artists to sign with Capricorn Records in 1970. His debut album, Livingston Taylor, produced by Landau, included the song “Carolina Day,” an original, personal song which helped set the tone for Taylor’s intimate and laid-back musical style. Visit Livingston’s website and listen to his great music. Link to Livingston Taylor music downloads.

P.S. - In celebration of the Holiday season, Livingston has made “My Perfect Christmas Day” available for download (MP3) from his website.

Frank will also be joined by Frank Palm who will talk about this weekend’s Christmas celebration in Edenton - always a happy, good-sized event and “Hugh Copeland” will let y’all know about the Hurrah Theater’s Christmas offerings - a joy for the young’uns