I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as quick as I could. I'm originally from Battle Creek, Michigan (home of Tony the Tiger). I've got two kids who take up most of my time out of the office, but when I get "me time", I'm either taking in some live music or a sporting event. Since relocating, I also fell in love with the Texas music scene. I've been lucky enough to be nominated for DJ of the Year 4 straight years by the Academy of Texas Music, and was the 2009 recipient of the Academy's Palmwood Award. I'm a huge sports fan, and my loyalties are with the Michigan Wolverines, Chicago White Sox and (sorry) the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Dave Wheaton
Merle Haggard Cancels Concert Due to Pneumonia
Little can slow the tempo that legendary singer-songwriter Merle Haggard keeps, but the Hag has been forced to take a break from touring due to a bout with pneumonia.
Autism Awareness Card Gives an Eye-Opening Experience
I was shopping with my son at the Mall of Abilene a while back. Near the main entrance, we saw a small, maybe 5 year old boy, having what appeared to be an epic meltdown. With a mom holding the boy by the hand, the child screaming and trying his best to wiggle away to freedom. We’ve all witnessed this situation, right?
Let’s All Wear Blue on ‘Light it Up Blue Day’ For World Autism Awareness Day April 2nd
Wednesday, April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day to help bring attention to this neural development disorder. Whether you or someone you love has been affected by autism, everyone is encouraged to wear blue on 'Light Up Blue Day'.
Dave Meets John – Abilene Subway Employee and Classical Guitarist
I was out with my son, enjoying a sandwich at Subway at the end of their Saturday lunch rush. As we were polishing off our $5 footlong and getting ready to hit the road, I couldn't help but notice a small orange amp at one of the tables behind me. So, we stuck around to find out what the heck was going on.
Easy April Fools Day Pranks
I have been the recipient of April Fool's Day pranks more than I've given. This year, I'm going to be ready. I've decided to put together a list of quick, easy, but good pranks. Some are ideal for work, others for home, and some are good to use on anyone - even complete strangers...
Dave Puts Shay’s iPhone Speaker Made From a Toilet Paper Roll to a Product Challenge
I saw Shay's video about how to make an iPhone speaker out of a roll of toilet paper, and how you can amplify your music with a couple of scores from an X-ACTO knife. I'm a conspiracy theorist by nature, so I decided to put Shay's toilet paper speaker to the test.
Vince Gill and Martina McBride to Be Featured on Ray Price Final Album ‘Beauty Is…’
Country music legend Ray Price passed away in December. Before he left us, the Cherokee Cowboy managed to finish one more recording session. 'Beauty Is...' will feature country stars Vince Gill and Martina McBride, and will be released April 15th.
Tommy Alverson Talks About Outlaws & Legends Music Fest, New Music + More – Exclusive Interview
Texas country music legend Tommy Alverson is coming to Abilene to perform at the 4th annual Outlaws & Legends Music Fest on March 28th. While he gets ready to pack up and head this way, Tommy took a few minutes to talk with me on the KEAN 105 Afternoon Show.
Billy Joe Shaver Talks Outlaws & Legends Music Fest, Songwriting + More – Exclusive Interview
Billy Joe Shaver is one of the original outlaw country singer-songwriters. He's a songwriting legend who has had his songs covered hundreds - if not thousands - of times, including the Allman Brothers, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and countless others. And as one of the most colorful characters in music, Shaver also makes for a pretty interesting interview.
Check Out Video For Johnny Cash’s ‘She Used to Love Me a Lot’ + Track Listing For ‘Out Among the Stars’
In the past decade since Johnny Cash died, fans have seen the legend's final recordings released, a postage stamp in his honor and the nearly complete renovation of his boyhood home. And now we're getting an album of lost recordings, and a haunting new music video to accompany it.
Steel Magnolia Answer Questions About Their Future, Leave Some Questions Unanswered
In the 2 years since Steel Magnolia went on hiatus, their future has continued to be uncertain. With both Linsey and Joshua Scott Jones recently releasing solo efforts, the question has come up again. So they took to Facebook to clarify. Sort of.
Budweiser and Ozzie Smith Push For MLB Opening Day Holiday Petition Signatures
Few things give me chill bumps like the thought of Major League Baseball's Opening Day. As a lifelong, die-hard White Sox fan, I find myself aching for that first pitch that matters every season. If you share the same affinity for baseball, Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith has a petition for you to sign.