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WDLC Country is Raising Money for Feeding America with #RadioCares

April 28, 2020 By Taylor Dickson

Radio stations all over the U.S. are trying to help feed America during the COVID-19 pandemic. WDLC Country recognizes what an incredible cause this is and is ready to help. On Thursday, April 30, radiocares.org is having an event that is hosted by over 10,000 radio stations in the U.S. On Thursday, April 30, we are asking you to donate to Feeding America through Radiocares.org.

If you would like to get more information about Radiocares.org, you can check out their website here. There is information about the organization, Feeding America, and how to donate.

Here’s a quote from Radiocares.org about Feeding America:

“Feeding America is the leading domestic hunger relief organization with a nationwide network of 200 food banks. As individuals, charities, businesses and government, we all have a role to play in ensuring every family has enough to eat and the Feeding America network of food banks is leading the charge in communities across the country. Every dollar you give helps share 10 meals with families, children, and seniors across America.”

Don’t forget to donate to Feeding America with Radiocares.org Thursday, April 30, 2020.

Listen To WDLC Country On Alexa

July 26, 2019 By Taylor Dickson

WDLC Country is excited to announce you can listen to us on your Amazon Alexa devices!

Step #1) Download the Amazon Alexa App (details below)

 

Step #2) Enable Skill

Most who are familiar with Echo devices, will know this process.

·  Go to the menu, and select Skills. Or, go to the Alexa Skills store on the Amazon website: https://www.amazon.com/skills.

·  When you find a skill you want to use (ex: WDLC Radio, select it to open the skill details.

·  Select the Enable Skill option, or ask Alexa to open the skill.

·  OR use the Voice Command saying “Alexa, ENABLE w. d. l. c. radio SKILL“

 

Step #3) Activate the Skill

To activate the skill you will say “Alexa, play  w. d. l. c. radio ”

To stop you will say “Alexa, stop”

CONTEST: Win An Easter Gift Basket From The Pretzel Princess

April 14, 2019 By Taylor Dickson

The Easter Bunny has gone country this year at WDLC Country! So we’re giving away gift baskets from the Pretzel Princess to celebrate.

Starting Monday, April 15 through Friday April 19, you can enter to win by signing up online. We will have five winners. The daily prizes are a beautiful gift basket made by the Pretzel Princess. Check them out below!

To enter to win, all you have to do is fill out our entry form when it goes live on Monday, April 15. Winners will be randomly chosen, one entry per household .

Wayne’s Word: Green Book

December 14, 2018 By Taylor Dickson

Written by Wayne Townsend

The title of this film Green Book is adopted from a travel guide The Negro Motorist Green Book written in the 1930s by Harlem postal worker Victor Hugo Green. This book was written to give African- Americans a list of places they could stay when traveling in the south as segregation was the status quo during the 20th century south in the United States. It tells the true story of Don Shirley, a classically trained African-American pianist that volunteered to travel into the deep south in 1962 in an effort changed the minds of well-established racist views prevalent at the time. At the suggestion of his record label, Shirley, portraited by Academy Award winner, Mahershala Ali, hired Copacabana bouncer, Tony “Lip” Vallelonga, played by Viggo Mortensen to drive and protect Shirley. What ensues is a classic “buddy road trip picture” were two people from different ethnic backgrounds clash, then find common ground, and ultimately form a friendship. This is a tried and true Hollywood formula that has worked since the pairings of Laurel & Hardy, Abbot & Costello, Prior & Wilder. Director Peter Farrelly, famous for Dumber & Dumber, There’s Something About Mary, Me, Myself, and Irene, lends his comedic flair to the serious subject of institutional racism and handles it deftly. Ali brings to life the musician who was held in high regard during his career even though his name may not resonate with everyday fans of his musical genre. Ali’s portrayal of the conflicted Shirley as a man who was shunned by both races, whites due his skin color and blacks who resented his education and lack of compliance with the more fan-friendly black entertainers of his day, is subtle yet gripping. Mortensen is excellent as Vallelonga, who became an actor in his own right appearing in The Sopranos, Donnie Brasco, and Goodfellas. Mortensen as Vallelonga shows a man that comes to grips with his own beliefs regarding discrimination as he sees first hand just how bad blacks are treated in the south. The friendship that develops is enduring, and that’s due to the chemistry between these two amazing actors whose respect for the source material is evident. Green Book isn’t a moral tale of the evils of racism; instead it is the story of two men who maintained their beliefs and personal integrity while facing said racism. Other films tackle the issue, but this is a good movie with a subtle reminder of a time in the country that we shouldn’t be proud of without harsh judgment. Green Book is one of those films that seems to slip under the radar only to be discovered sometime later, don’t wait. This is a delightful movie, 4 out of 5.

Wayne’s Word: Bohemian Rhapsody

November 5, 2018 By Taylor Dickson

Written By Wayne Townsend

20th Century Fox’ Bohemian Rhapsody is not a biopic. The historical inaccuracies may lead some viewers not familiar with Freddie Mercury’s career to come away with a distorted vision of who he was. The dramatic license taken here created an easy to follow narrative, as all movies that try to tell a true story must take shortcuts. Two plus hours is impossible to capture the life, career, or legacy of the subject matter and this film is no exception. Now that this disclaimer is out of the way, WOW. Bohemian Rhapsody is an epic film that comes very close to capturing the genius that was Mercury. The performance by Rami Malek as Mercury is Oscar worthy. The casting of the rest of the group is uncannily good, but Malek steals every scene he’s in, with the possible exception when he shares the screen with Lucy Boynton who portrays Mary Austin, the woman who was Mercury’s partner during the early years of the band. Mercury is quoted as saying, “All my lovers asked me why they couldn’t replace Mary, but it’s simply impossible. The only friend I’ve got is Mary, and I don’t want anybody else. To me, she was my common-law wife. To me, it was a marriage. We believe in each other, that’s enough for me.” The scenes between these two were heartwarming, heartbreaking, and provided the emotional depth of the film.

Queen members Roger Taylor and Brian May served as consultants and were on set during filming, so it calls into question why the inaccuracies were so egregious. What this movie is, is a fantastic recounting of a rock band that pushed musical boundaries and refused to be confined in a single gene box. The process of creating signature songs Bohemian Rhapsody and We Will Rock You is captured and makes the viewer understand why these songs are anthems, and why they still resonate today. I felt like I was hearing them for the first time and was ready to raise my lighter (if I had one) to We Are the Champions. I cannot heap enough praise on how the magic of the group is depicted, Malek is crazy good as Mercury, even if some of the personal behind the scenes stuff was changed. This is an absolutely a must-see film, however, due to the historical inaccuracies, I can only give it 3 ½ out of 5.

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