My interest in the Blues started at a young age- long before the internet, smart phones, even computers! Learning about new music, i.e. anything not in the “Top 40” was a challenge. So I feel fortunate to have begun my adventure about the same time I was becoming aware of Pop music. I distinctly remember the first time I heard John Mayall’s “Room To Move”when KOL fm started it’s “underground” format . I was hooked.

A radio man and civic-minded Islander, Jeff emcees auctions, facilitates events and provides color commentary for our beloved Strawberry Festival parade. It turns out he also tells stories.

Tune into filmmaker John Jeffcoat’s ‘Island Eclectic’ as he explores his collection of alternative music from the past 4 decades, pairs them with classics of other genres and explores the latest releases from new and emerging artists.

From Elbow to Buffalo Tom, Talk Talk to Tom Waits, Bettie Serveert to Kings of Convenience, it’s a great way to kick off happy hour on a Thursday afternoon!

DJ John Midgley explores musical borderlands, mixing jazz, world music, rhythm and blues, even some modern classical music, musicians from different worlds playing together, and more.