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Rock Hall
Rock is the owner/operator of Back to the Beach Radio, heard all over the world. Rock started DJing in 1986 while stationed overseas in the U.S. Air Force. Rock has performed in numerous bands and has a passion for music.
In 2011, while living in Louisville, Kentucky, Rock started Back to the Beach Radio.
Rock felt the need to share with listeners the sound and lifestyle of Carolina Beach Music.
David "Salty" Wade
AIR FORCE BROADCAST HISTORY First Gig: 1969 AFVN-Saigon [American Forces Radio & TV Services]. Second Gig: FEN-Okinawa [Far East Network] Third Gig: 7122nd Broadcasting Squadron [Ramstein AFB Germany]. Supported the ARMISH and MAAG stations in Iran. I was the last Dj to air a show on October 25, 1976 with CMSgt Bob Woodruff closing the show with this announcement, “after twenty-two years of audio broadcasting and seventeen years of telecasting in Tehran, AFRTS Radio 1555 and TV Channel 7 cease all operations in this country at this time”. 1980: I was asked to do a syndicated show for CBS, which was the parent company for AFRTS, the show was called SaltyDawg Blues & Review Show, and lasted for three years. Mobile, Clubs & Events I have deejayed all over the world; Turkey, Germany, England, Japan, Okinawa, Crete, Greece, Italy, Spain, and of course, throughout the United States. Club Deejay: Military Clubs, Seymour Johnson AFB, Offutt AFB, Pease AFB, Hulbert Field, Eglin AFB, Edwards AFB, Charleston AFB, Shaw AFB, Ft. Bragg, Owned: Shanty’s Beach Club, Carolina Beach NC, Shantys Records & SaltyDawg Records. Shantys Beach Club was nominated for Show Club of the Year. Shantys Records “Deep Fried Southern Style” was nominated for Compilation of the Year. Internet Shows: WOGR-DB, Columbia SC, “Beach Poppin’ Blues Show” WOGR-DB, Columbia SC, “JukeBox Country”
Pat Gwinn
Since 2001, Pat Gwinn has hosted and produced Pat Gwinn At The Beach, a two-hour syndicated show celebrating Rhythm & Blues and Carolina Beach Music. Pat Gwinn at the Beach has been nominated multiple times by the Carolina Beach Music Academy for the Best Syndicated Show. Pat is a partner in Kool Winds Entertainment Group, LLC and the general manager of Kool Winds Radio.
Pat is the host of Carolina Gold, airing 10 until 1 eastern weekdays. Pat can also be heard weekdays on Oldies 1079 and 951 WOLD in Central New Jersey and Long Island, New York
From New York to the beaches of the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida Pat Gwinn At the Beach can be heard in a number of markets with more being added.
Pat Gwinn At The Beach is distributed by Kool Winds Radio Network; Katty Benningfield, executive producer.
Butch Halpin
In 2012 Butch was inducted into the Beach Music Radio Hall of Fame.
In 2013 he was inducted into the Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame. Butch began DJ'ing after graduating from high school in 1976 to make some money for college and have some fun along the way. Little did he know then that he'd still be at it today and be as involved in the music industry as he is. (And he wanted to be a teacher)
He has served as MC and/or DJ for numerous events, including the 1994 "Original Georgia Prophets Reunion" with Billy Scott, Barbara Scott Goudy & Janet Helm, North Tower Band's 30th & 40th Reunions, Lost in Paradise Beach Blast 1 & 2, Boogie on Broad / Dunn Chamber of Commerce Concert Series, Arbor Day Festival in Norwood, NC, NC Cotton Festival in Dunn, NC, The Tams' Bahama Cruise commemorating Little Redd's 40 years in Beach, Charleston Beach Music & Shag Festival, and other various beach music concerts, fundraisers, CD Release Parties and numerous CBMA events. He was also tapped to be the MC and opening act for the Americana Tour featuring Gospel Music's award winners, The Dove Brothers along with The Carolina Soul Band.
In 1989 after working with or for others in the DJ business, he struck out on his own with a loan from the bank to buy out his business partner. The two-year note was paid off in 18 months! That was the creation of Carolina Sounds Entertainment and two months later, The Carolina Sounds Beach Show on WLLN-AM in Lillington, NC. WLLN changed formats and the show wound up on WBZB-AM in Selma, NC where it aired for several years on Saturday afternoons. After leaving WBZB, Butch was off the air for a couple of years but stayed busy in the mobile and club DJ business.
Ron Moody
Ron Moody is a member of The Beach Music Hall of Fame and is the co-founder and leader of the longtime Richmond Virginia based band, Ron Moody and the Centaurs. He has recorded for Columbia, ABC/Dunhill, and MGM Records, and is an accomplished songwriter and music publisher. Aside from his writing and recording career, he worked for major record labels (ABC/Dunhill, Polygram, and Universal) for 35 years, and has taught numerous college classes and participated in countless public forums on the history of Rock & Roll.
Ron currently hosts 2 syndicated radio programs… “YOUR Saturday Night Beach Party”, a two-hour broadcast featuring classic Beach, Shag, and Southern Soul. His other show, “Retro Rock and Soul – The Music & The Memories” is also a two-hour broadcast built around a year in music history or a special theme each week.
Dale "Silverfox" JordAn
I started DJing 25 years ago with a large system with big speakers and so many cords and amps it took a trailer to carry everything. I have always enjoyed music as a kid and always love the oldies & Beach Music.
I have DJed at many of the places at the Beach Landmark, Beach Cove , Crown Reef, VFW in Murrell Inlet, Saltys Pub, and other places in the Beach area. I would guess over the years I have DJed over 200 Events including Weddings and birthday parties and many other events. If you love what you do you never work a day in your life.
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