Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, March 9, 1991 TAG: 9103080298
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-5 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: Kim Sunderland
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
John and Kelly Hollingsworth will perform live on WFNR's "Bluegrass Talk Back" show on Thursday, 8-9 p.m. The Bobby Oosley Gospel Band will sing on March 21. Call 382-6106 to play.
\ EASTER SPECIALS: WNRV is sponsoring "Operation Easter," taped messages from Giles County residents to local troops serving in the Mideast. The program will be broadcast in its entirety on Easter Sunday at 2 p.m. Call 921-3990 for information.
WPUV is holding an Easter weekend beginning on Good Friday at the station grounds. The free event includes entertainment from 30 local bands, a sunrise service and pancake breakfast.
\ CHRISTIAN ROCK: "Street Light Cafe," Sunday 7:30-9 a.m. on WVVV-Rock 105, features an interview with Geoff Moore on his new album, "Pure & Simple." Don Webber is host.
\ ROCK: A look at 1970 on WVRU's "Long Live Rock," Monday, 9 p.m., includes the rock'n'roll as well as the cultural, political and social changes that guided the events of that year.
On WVVV this week: "Album Feature," Sunday, 11 p.m., is Fleetwood Mac's 1975 self-titled album; "Rock Line," Monday, 11:30 p.m., has George Thorogood; "Five At Five" on Friday features The Church.
WVRU simulcasts "Guide Wire Radio," which features independently produced acts from throughout the world.
\ DANCE: WUVT's "House Party" airs 9-midnight tonight.
WPSK hosts the "Country Dance Party" at the Blacksburg Marriott each Sunday. Dance lessons begin at 7 p.m. and the party starts at 9.
\ INTERNATIONAL: WUVT's Saturday lineup includes classical music, 6-9 a.m.; Greek broadcasting, 9-11 a.m.; "The Persian Show," 11 a.m.; "The International Show," 1 p.m.; Reggae, 3-6 p.m., and "Urban Blight," an eclectic mix of thrash, rap and reggae, 6-9 p.m. On Sunday, it's reggae, 3-6 p.m.
\ NEWS: WKEX's "Focus on the Family," twice weekdays, continues a feature on "Love Must Be Tough," based on the book by Dr. James Dobson.
WJJJ simulcasts the Business Radio Network this weekend. On Saturday, 6-9 p.m., is "Omniverse." Sunday at noon is "Women's Business Exchange." Other business programming will be featured throughout the weekend.
WVRU's "Talk of the Town," Wednesday, 8 p.m., and Friday, 1:30 p.m., features women in the clergy.
\ COUNTRY: WPSK's "Star Trax" airs Sunday, 10 p.m., with guest Lee Greenwood. "CD Feature of the Week," Sunday, 11 p.m., highlights the new Johnny Cash release, "The Mystery of Life." Today, 8 a.m.-noon and Sunday, 4-8 p.m., "Bob Kingsley's American Country Countdown" lists the top 40. "Stories Behind the Songs" airs Sunday, 10 p.m.
\ CHILDREN: On WUVT Sunday: "Hickory Dickory Dock" features kid stuff and call-ins, 9-11 a.m., and "Mash Potatoe Radio" has stories, readings and music at 11 a.m.
\ GOSPEL: WFNR's "The Gospel Night Train" airs Sunday, 6-10 p.m.
WRAD's "Morning Worship" from the First Baptist Church is 11 a.m. Sunday and "In Touch" airs at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
WKEX airs the "Abundant Life Hour" with the Blacksburg Baptist Church on Sunday, 8:30 a.m. The "Morning Worship Service" at the Blacksburg United Methodist Church is at 11 a.m.
WBLB carries the Top 40 hits in Southern Gospel music today, 8-10 a.m. "Gospel Greats" airs today, 4-6 p.m.
\ COMEDY: WVRU simulcasts "What Ever Happened To . . . " Sunday, 5:30 p.m., featuring TV, music and film stars looking back on their lives.
WVRU's "Hub City Spoke Repair" on Wednesday, 9:30 p.m., takes a satirical look at current affairs.
by CNB