PIRATE RADIO? I'm GUESSING THAT'S WHAT WE ARE THESE DAYS ... & MORE!

There has never been more of a feeling of 'Going against the tide' than I have had ... for the last fifty plus four years!

I'm not sure if I have it figured out, or just haven't taken advantage of that knowledge as yet. I know what it takes to get it done, but for the LIFE of me, I'm feeling like 'Captain Jack Sparrow' whose sailing in his little dingy ... just barely stepping onto the dock, as it submerges beneath the pier.

In my radio career that began in 1974 there must have been something implanted into the far recesses of my mind that gave me the 'want' to do things 'My Way,' unless my father was secretly Frank Sinatra. It's an odd way of trying to justify why I'm seemingly in this position of 'fighting' against the East India Trading Company.

While I dropped out of college to follow the dream of being a radio personality; (possibly because I'm lazy and don't like physical labor) I know there's a 'Heart' beating inside this 'Chest' that has enough passion to keep the JST KLSX ship sailing until the doctors either declare me insane, or a benefactor shows up to justify the bounty that awaits us, on that not so distant shore.

We were finally able to get our own ship, JST KLSX that; we've been sailing for the last several years, as we've been 'going about' swabbing the decks, turning it into a HEAVENLY entity called www.rockandrollheaven.net/ which in itself is a universal manifestation of a concept that can 'Change the Course' of a NEW generation, while 'Our' OLDER generation 'clings' to a Vessel' that contains the most precious cargo; the MEMORIES of a bygone ERA that will NEVER Cease to exist. The 'feelings and passage' of a time that 'Rocked' the movement of OCEANS of music from all genre's.

The Corporate ideology of the 'East India Trading Company' has slowly been working 'through time' to gain control over the 'Terrestrial Air Waves' while some Captains have been 'sailing for refuge and shelter' from the impending storm in the: 'Dry Tortuga's,' otherwise known as the glorious Internet.

Believe me, I have tried to conform and do so ever have an unquenchable thirst to 'Be on the Radio' having fun, playing music and feeling that rhythm and motion of the music that affects everyone from "Eight to Eighty ... Old, Crippled and Crazy!"

However, that Corporate mentality that is sooo afraid of 'Individuality' is where it all falls apart, aside from the 'Greed' factor. I have tried reaching out to those who are in positions of powers in hopes of convincing them that the new concept 'Music for the Ages' is where the NEW concept can become the Universal medium, which will 'Bridge' the gap between at least three generations. I have not been a success as yet, but I know ... It can happen.

Just when does a song become an oldie? Does it really matter? As much as I want to be on the radio, or even in the entertainment business ... 'they' want to maintain the 'status quo' and to keep the music segmented; apart from one genre to the next. Why?

"What is your major malfunction numnuts?" Well, I believe it's wanting to "Do GOOD Radio!" That is what my problem is, aside from wanting to at least make a living do a job that I know is making some people hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not MILLIONS! Sure, it's possible in this day and age to make money with this new concept. How do I know that? Perhaps you may call it an 'instinctual feeling' or that guttural pirate attitude, that; "I believe there be treasure buried in them thar' caves!"

Okay then look at the most obvious signs 'blowin' through the winds' of our cultural mainstream. Clear Channel, the largest Corporate radio conglomerate just signed a 'pretty boy' to a three year, 60 million dollar contract at a time, when that same corporation is laying off extremely creative radio talents, while feigning 'hard times' and falling profits! That is the biggest load of crap I've ever heard in my LIFE. I can tell you that: I can do simple math, and with the hosting of the one show 'Pretty Boy' has been doing for the last so many years ... that show earns roughly about 30 to 40 million every night it is on the air. Granted, 'Pretty Boy' has some talent and is part of the equation, but it's the concept that is the major success of the show, aside from the other talented persons, like the 'slick' production and the real draw ... 'a judge with a sharp intellect and raw truth, which sold the show' and we all know we're talking about 'Simon.'

There have been some who have referred to 'Pretty Boy' as being the new 'Dick Clark,' but for the LIFE of me ... I just don't see that being the case. Sure, he has a lot of 'resources' behind him, and that is what it takes to 'grab the attention' of the millions of people out there who are clamouring for that 'entertainment' ... and as much as I hate to admit it ... we all know it to be the truth. Those resources are part of the plan that good 'Sailors and Businessmen' follow in the form of a compass that help in guiding them along those 'Cultural Oceans and Mainstreams.'

If you've been following the progress of America's Coast to Coast, you already know that Mason's compass works in the same fashion as 'Captain Jack Sparrow's.' We're sailing along, using our 'Dumb luck' to get where we're going, and it has been 'Dumb luck' that we've made it this far. But, we have a great concept, and we are the underdogs ... who are going to need our loyal 'hands' to keep hoisting the sails, and doing a few of those 'things' that keep a 'vessel' moving through the waters, including the 'word of mouth' and a wanton desire to see the 'Good Guys' win one. Yeah, even with a 'Pirate Attitude' we're the 'Good Guys' keeping the Corporate slugs on their toes ... if their only desire is to try and keep us 'Off of Ours!'

We have to do business in the same way, and need a 'Solid Business Plan' which I think we have in the making. But, what we really need is a 'Benefactor' who can 'Jump in Here' and help us along. It takes money resources to get the right business plan into the right hands of investors, who want to be involved in 'finding a treasure' that is solidly worth the effort. This radio station and concept is literally worth a great deal of money, once we get the 'compass' working toward our destination. The efforts and talents of a group of individuals who will obviously work for a great deal less than the millions being paid to one MAN, can make millions for more than a few.

Having a 'vessel' like JST KLSX who can 'Ride the Wave' on an Ocean of a new concept can only be as successful as the loyalists who share the same voyage. I want this DREAM to come to fruition as much as the 'Fantasy' we may believe it to be ... surrounding us in this world. There are financiers out there who can make it come to LIFE as easily as seeing it for what it may be worth, not only in the practical business sense ... but the love and passions of an idea that can carry the CONCEPT not only from America's Coast to Coast, but from Pole to Pole.

We do need the financial support to keep the wind in the sails, and you may be the one person who can 'Come aboard' in helping to steer us in the right direction. We don't want to keep it all for ourselves, this project involves others who have already expended tremendous time and effort, and can already see the potential. We're not 'greedy,' we only need good people who can make a difference and are willing to help us SAIL to the that beautiful island, where the sand is warm, the water is cool, the oysters are fresh and the drinks are frosty. If you can SEE the DREAM, we can LIVE it! We don't NEED 60 Million ... but we can make that much. I remain in the faith that my compass is leading us somewhere greater.