Radio St. Pete (RSP) Music Director J Kolb recently introduced a new live show hosted at the Thrive DTSP studio. The Bootleg Live Hour broadcast a jam with Grego Anderson—the Gulfport Troubadour and Marty Fouts of Those Love Birds. Anderson and Fouts performed some John Prine songs, as well as some originals.
Prine was a popular singer-songwriter of country-folk music who lived in Gulfport for some time. He was known for his signature blend of wit and warmth. His songs often mixed humor, love and everyday life with sharp social commentary and satire—alongside tender ballads and melancholy melodies that touched the heart.
Bootleg will be broadcast once a month and is seeking local songwriters to participate—two per show—to play cover songs by musicians who inspired them, share original music and discuss the artists who influenced their style and songwriting process.
In addition to this live show, you can tune in to The Songwriters Hour hosted by L.A. Moore at noon on Saturdays. Moore recently hosted the stories and songs of Big Jim Allen and Patrick Barmore. You can also stop at the Craftsman House Gallery from 10 am to noon on Saturdays and catch The Florida Folk Show with Pete Gallagher and his posse, hosting musicians and guests talking on environmental issues affecting Florida and our community. Check the online program guide for more information.
Joe Maddon is best known for his transformative leadership of the Tampa Bay Rays, where he served as manager from 2006 to 2014. During his tenure, Maddon led the team to unprecedented success, guiding them to their first-ever World Series appearance in 2008. Under his leadership, the Rays became a consistent contender in the highly competitive American League East, finishing with a winning record in several seasons. He joined host Mike Rickord for a recent episode of On the Tee, alongside John Reger, for a lively conversation about baseball and golf.
Check out the podcast archives page for recent shows on the Sunscreen Film Festival, Do Good Day and a conversation with Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce President Charlie Justice and former mayor Rick Kriseman about community issues from the beaches to St Pete.
Come out and join RSP from 11 am to 2 pm on May 9th at Williams Park for a vibrant celebration during Food Truck Friday, a highlight of National Small Business Week. Hosted by The Greenhouse, the festival honors the entrepreneurial spirit and showcases the local businesses that shape St. Pete’s dynamic culture. The Greenhouse is a collaborative initiative between the City of St. Pete and the St. Pete Chamber of Commerce.
Visit radiostpete.com to learn more. Email music@radiostpete.com
to be considered for The Bootleg Live Hour.
