In This Issue
Friday Hoops Night Returns
A Timeless Tale of Immorality
Laugh Factory Seeks Friends!
Signal Strength and Antenna
True Tales Radio Needs You!
Programming Notes
 
 
Reminders
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Portsmouth Community Radio
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Portsmouth, NH 03802
603-430-9722
December 18, 2013 
   

Hello WSCA Friends,

 

Happy Holidays!

 

Not only is this issue full of exciting seasonal radio shows, it is also chock full of ways for you to get involved and become a part of the WSCA family! If nothing else, why not pick up the phone this season and give us a call us at 603-430-9722 to request your favorite winter melody?

 

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Julien Aklei

 

The Return of Friday Night Hoops!
WSCA is proud to continue our tradition of broadcasting Portsmouth High School basketball games! This season began on December 13th with the girls' game against Pelham, and will continue until the boys' game against Souhegan on February 28th.

Veteran Seacoast sportscaster Sam Bruno, the "Voice of the Seacoast Mavericks,"  will deliver play-by-play for the girls' game against Pelham and Oyster River, and the rest will be reported by WSCA's own Charlie Griffin.

If you are a basketball lover, be sure to mark your calender!

 
When Ghosts Walked the Earth...
Did you know that before the days of television, it was a Christmas tradition for many families to gather around the radio each year and listen to Charles Dickens' classic tale A Christmas Carol?
 
This Christmas Eve, from 6-8pm, John Lovering keeps the tradition alive by broadcasting the most celebrated version of this beloved story, as first performed by Orson Welles and Lionel Barrymore on December 24th, 1939. He encourages you to gather up some cozy blankets, hot chocolate, light a fire, and start a tradition of your own!
 


 
Can you help this antenna?

As you may know, WSCA's signal has been getting disrupted by 106.1 in Newburyport MA. However, we have recently asked them to tweak their broadcast antenna and allow us to maintain our coverage area. Initial reports show that the signal which had been squashing us to the south at exit 3 is no longer doing so, and our coverage now stretches closer to the Hampton tolls again.

We still need to evaluate the health of our simple 10 year old antenna sitting on top of the Music Hall. We need to begin looking for a long term location for our antenna. If anyone would like to help us with access to a new site or the financial resources needed to make the change, please contact Rick Pickford at rickpick@gmail.com.


Money and More...
WSCA wants to thank everyone who contributed their time and resources to our
Harvest the Power of Community Fall Fundraiser. It was a fun and festive week, although we only raised approximately a third of our goal of $20,000. If you would like to give and haven't done so yet, it's not too late- you can mail in a check or give online today!

But if money is tight, consider helping in other ways- perhaps you could spread the word and make sure all your family and friends are aware of WSCA's existence. Or perhaps you could help by being a guest on one of our shows. After all, it is YOUR voice that makes us a true community station!
 
Laugh Factory Seeks Friends!
Chuck Curtis, host of The Laugh Factory, is looking for local people to interview! You can choose from over 20 topics to discuss such as "My worst job ever," "My most embarrassing moment," and "My biggest surprise." Contact Chuck at ccurtis@wscafm.org for full details.

This is a fun opportunity to share your stories and help us put the "community" back in community radio!

True Tales Radio Needs Your Stories!
We all have stories to tell, and John Lovering, host of Audio Theatre, wants us to share them. On the last Tuesday of every month, from 6-8pm, he will be presenting True Tales Radio, an opportunity for local people to step up to the microphone and tell a true story. Each month there will be a different theme, beginning with "Beginnings" on January 28th.
 
Stories can run the gamut from hilarious, to tear jerkers, to downright boring. It can be scary to talk about ourselves, but why not take that chance? With sunlight in low supply, maybe a shot of adrenaline is just what you need to shake the winter blues. 
 
If you are interested in participating, contact John at truetales@wscafm.org. He looks forward to hearing from you! 
 
 
 
Programming Notes

 

On December 18th from 2-3pm, tune into Familiar Voices to hear how famed wizard Oberon Zell keeps the Christmas season alive in his heart year round.

 

 

Familiar Voices, hosted by James Kelley and Julien Aklei from 12-3pm each Wednesday, brings you local music and interviews with people in our community and beyond.

 

 

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Join Jason Brown  for his annual
*Rock n' Roll Christmas Spectacular* on Wednesday December 18th at 8pm!

 

What to expect? Two hours of offbeat Christmas songs from the grimy and gritty underground scene. Classics from the Kinks, the Ramones, the Pogues, and also a festive international mix of surf rock, garage rock, rockabilly, ska, punk, and more! Jason will also include some regional favorites such as the Dogmatics, the Dropkick Murphys, and Portsmouth favorites the CONNECTION!

 

Don't miss this show!! But if you do, look for it in the archives at wscafm.org, as the perfect companion to your annual eggnog binge.

 

Tune into the Kitchen Sink on New Years Day as well, when Jason kicks off 2014 with a gigantic surprise!!!

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Hilton Park will be joining Shawn Henderson in the studio Friday, December 20th at 4pm to perform songs from their new album "Green Grass." 

 

Check them out at hiltonparkmusic.com!






And on January 10th at 4pm, he will host musical duo Beevermmccain. 

 

If you like vibraphones, this is a show you won't want to miss! 

 

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On December 29th from 5-6pm, Consciousness Rising will be talking with Master Numerologist, Darlene Chadbourne, to discuss how knowing your personal numbers and the numbers of this coming year can help you to make your way through the vicissitudes of life. 

 


Later in January, Consciousness Rising will host Nancy Talbot, President of BLT Research Team (www.bltresearch.com), who works with professional scientists to investigate the residue left by UFOs in crop circles.

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Seacoast Currents, hosted by Kathy Somssich and Larry Drake every Thursday from 8-10am, has some interesting shows coming up, including:  
 
December 19: Chuck McMahon, reporter for the Portsmouth Herald, will discuss his new book, Legendary Locals of Portsmouth. Jim Splaine, newly elected Assistant Mayor, will give us the inside scoop on politics in Portsmouth. 

December 26: Members of the local arts community discuss their experiences with Obamacare, and public health analyst, Joan Jacobs, explains Obamacare's current state of implementation.

January 2: Former State Rep Rich DiPentima talks about health care reform in New Hampshire, and members of Portsmouth Now! share their views on Portsmouth development.


January 9: Deb Crapo recounts her experiences working on the Presidential campaigns of Bill and Hillary Clinton, and local blogger William Tucker (Miscellanyblue.com) reviews the latest developments in Granite State politics.

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Saturday mornings at 9am, The Supersport presents "Scratchy 45s & Beyond."

 

This show is a fun filled journey back through time to when Top 40 Radio and FM Album Radio were king! The Supersport loves to take requests, so give him a call at (603)430-WSCA.

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On Saturday December 28th, join Scurvy Dog Music as they review the year in local, indie and alternative music. Scurvy Dog believes that 2013 was an amazing year for music, with local bands such as Todo Bien, The Connection and Kurt Baker, and indie artists like Miss Tess and Lindi Ortega all putting out terrific new albums.

 

Woof! 

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Nikki Summer, host of The Navigator Mix, is still healing from rotator cuff surgery, but looking forward to returning to her show in the near future!

 
Call 603-430-9722 and become a member or renew your membership. Visit our website and make a donation!  And be sure to have your radio tuned to 106.1fm. 
 
Be sure to check out the videos on our website to learn more about us and why Portsmouth Community Radio is your community connection.