The Wall Street Journal's Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher probably didn't realize it back in 1998 that their popular Tastings column, (which they were first asked to write in their "spare time"!), would blossom into a decade's long adventure. But then again, given their status as respected, long-time journalists, it's probably not very surprising. The two join me to talk about one of their recent columns, A Capital Idea, D.C.'s Wine Bars Catch Up With a National Trend Well Worth Following, and about what's new (or old) and exciting in the world of wine.
Regina Blackburn -- Songwriter and Composer Extraordinaire! And She's Got a Full-Time Gig, Too
Just how realistic is it to expect to be able to pull down a full-time job and still find time to become an award-winning songwriter and composer? If you're Regina Blackburn (justwrite.music@verizon.net), the answer is: very realistic. The native Washingtonian and Howard University alumnus works as a TV technician by day. But it's a different story after she clocks out. For starters, Blackburn is a BMI songwriter and a six-time recipient of Billboard Magazine's Songwriting Contest. In 2007 her music began airing on London's BlueskyFM radio, while WPFW radio featured her music on its "Spirit in Action" program in 2005. And for great national exposure, none other than The Today Show aired one of her compositions during one of its show segments. Join me for a lively discussion with Regina Blackburn to talk about what it's been like to experience the fulfillment of her dream of songwriting and composition for the past seven years.
Tune in from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. on WMET 1160 AM in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. On the Internet, click onto www.wmet1160.com, "Listen Now." In case you missed earlier shows, check out the www.wmet1160.com archive, and click onto The Heather Taylor Show.
If you have comments about previous broadcasts or suggestions for upcoming shows, please be sure to email me anytime at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com. The number at the station is (866) 369-1160.
Have a great week!
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
www.heathertaylorshow.com
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com
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