DC 101's Local Lix with DJ Cerphe

I must have switched over from the Graham Dene to DC 101 and caught 12 minutes or so Local Lix with DJ Cerphe. I'm often attempting to connect with people I hear on the recordings while digitizing them, like contest winners, callers, or in this case a Manassas, VA local whose song was played on the radio and reunite them with their 15 seconds of fame.

Cerphe recapped two songs and introduced another. One by a local band in Largo, MD named the Sunday's and the other, John Yankoviak from Manassas, VA. Wouldn't know it but there is a John Yankoviak still in Manassas and I've reached out to him, let's see if I found the right one. I honestly believe I remember playing this song back then and really really liking it. I bet I played this cassette often. So, fast forward 25 plus years, I hear it again.

The recording has that typical warble in parts of the tape.




 Does anyone remember any of these three bands? Are any of you out there? Say hello if your here.

Thomas Grooms - local Washington DC DJ Blues Room set

While digitizing tapes today, I found one labeled Blues Room Aug 02 complete with Thomas Grooms station breaks. The 0 on the tape is circled a couple times; when listening to the tape, the commercials talk about 1992 so the assumption is the recording is in fact from Aug. 1992. This is the one and only recording of this type that I have from 105.9 WCXR. There are several DJ breaks along with vintage commercials.

By the way, listen to the entire recording, even if you have to come back, it's that good!

 

 Please leave a comment with a memory about Thomas Grooms or just say hi!

Thomas Grooms - local DC area DJ

While digitizing tapes today, I found one labeled Blues Room  Aug 02 complete with Thomas Grooms station breaks. The 0 on the tape is circled a couple times; when listening to the tape, the commercials talk about 1992 so the assumption is the recording is in fact from Aug. 1992. This is the one and only recording of this type that I have from 105.9 WCXR. There are several DJ breaks along with vintage commercials. By the way, the blues spun will move you.

Before I upload the recording, here's an interview I found on YouTube with Thomas Grooms and Randy California.

 Thomas Grooms interview with Randy California