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Smooth Relaxing and Easy Show #75 with Eric O'Brien

Wow! It’s unbelievable that my show has lasted this long. Of course, if you’re counting the way I am it seems a lot longer than it really has been – by the weeks, it’s 75; by months, just 17! This Friday, October 27 at 1:00 p.m. is the 75 th program for Smooth, Relaxing and Easy. (It will re-air Monday, October 30 at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, October 31 at 8:00 a.m. I don’t have anything special planned for the program, but I want to thank those who listen on a regular basis. Doing this program really is not about an ego for me as much as it is providing the world with music that refreshes the soul. This format (at least one similar to it… I’d like to think of put my own spin on it) used to be prevalent on the FM dial. Unfortunately, younger listeners felt it was their parents’ music or associated it with riding an elevator or having a root canal, and eventually advertisers felt that it wasn’t hitting their target demos. I personally feel that instrumental music with the occasional vocal mixed in, is a perfect recipe for relaxation. In today’s society I think relaxation is more necessary than ever. On SRE I try to avoid politics and other stress-inducing topics and provide an aural escape for two hours each week. Our new shows premiere every Friday at 1 o’clock… just as you are about to wind down your work week. Our re-air on Monday at 6 o’clock in the evening provides solace after that start-of- the-work- week Monday feeling that you always get. And the Tuesday 8:00 a.m. re-air gives you that boost in case Tuesday is disguising itself is Monday.

I thank the board of WMCK.FM for giving me the outlet for SRE. It truly is a labor of love and an opportunity for me each week to do radio the way that I’ve always wanted to do it. Thank you to the listeners, whether regular or occasional, for tuning in and hopefully enjoying it. (And please don’t forget to join us on our Facebook page!)

https://www.facebook.com/SmoothRelaxingEasy/

Oh! Let me not forget more note of thanks to Warren Schroeger. Warren worked with the format in itsheyday and has shared some cuts of music, advice about the show, and even his voice! You hear Warren’s creative prowess with the sweepers four times an hour! I think without his sage advice, I might have given up!

Second Anniversary of WMCK.FM and Goffus Golden Oldies

Back on October 6, 2015, this producer/host was proud and honored to officially sign on WMCK.FM McKeesport’s very own Internet Radio Station.  As we celebrate our second anniversary, let’s return to October 6, 2015 and remember the very first program in the series of Goffus Golden Oldies Tuesday October 3 at 6:00 am with Encore presentations Thursday October 5 at 7:00 pm and Saturday October 7 at 3:00 pm. During the past two years, it has been my pleasure to present these programs for you.  My wish is that all of you continue to listen to the truly wonderful assorted programs on WMCK.FM, including Goffus Golden Oldies with your host/producer Doug Goffus.  Again, Thank You for listening.

Goffus Golden Oldies Show Number 100

Yet again, WOW, show number 100 and what a SUPER journey so far.  Goffus Golden Oldies featuring Adult Standards, Nostalgia and Oldies from the 50’s and 60’s with a splash of songs from the 40’s and 70’s with occasional bonus material, and a new show every Tuesday morning at 6:00 am with Encore presentations of Tuesday’s  new program Thursday’s at 7:00 pm and Saturday afternoons at 3:00 pm.  Featured artists on show number 100 with the first airing scheduled for Tuesday morning September 5 at 6:00 am with Encore presentations as listed above, include Jay and the Americans, Glen Campbell, Woody Herman and His Orchestra, Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, Ricky Nelson, Jan and Dean and so many more.  Please tune in during the week as we celebrate another milestone of Goffus Golden Oldies.  Thank You for listening to Goffus Golden Oldies and the many fine programs during the week on WMCK.FM.

Goffus Golden Oldies Show Number 90

WOW, show number 90 already and what a wonderful journey so far.  Goffus Golden Oldies featuring Adult Standards, Nostalgia and Oldies from the 50’s and 60’s with a splash of songs from the 40’s and 70’s with occasional bonus material, with a new show every Tuesday morning at 6:00 am and Encore presentations of Tuesday’s  new program Thursday’s at 7:00 pm and Saturday afternoons at 3:00 pm.  Featured artists on show number 90 with the first airing scheduled Tuesday morning June 27 at 6:00 am with Encore presentations as listed above, include Percy Faith and His Orchestra, Dean Martin, Pittsburgh area’s own The Clubmen, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, Mitch Miller and the Gang, Ray Conniff and his Singers, Ella Fitzgerald and so many more.  Please tune in during the week as we celebrate another milestone of Goffus Golden Oldies.  Thank You for listening to Goffus Golden Oldies and the many fine programs during the week on WMCK.FM.

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 on WMCK.FM

• "Smooth, Relaxing and Easy" with Eric O'Brien: 8 to 10 a.m.
• The Rick Smith Show (PA Talk and News) 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• "Crossing Fences" from SLB Radio Productions: 5 p.m. (local people tell their stories)
• "Juneberry Road" with Bob Janis: 7 to 9 p.m. (acoustic, bluegrass and folk)
• "Rugged Angel" with Kahmeela Adams: 9 to 11 p.m. (music and conversation)