Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins

Bob Perkins has much admiration for this exuberant, fashionable, and versatile singer. Bob says that “you get much more than song when at a Paula Johns concert.” Listen to hear what he means by this! You’ll be enthralled with this fun interview. Be sure to visit staytunedbp.com for the full experience! This is the final episode of Season 1. Connect with Bob again in Season 2--to be announced--to hear more stirring editions of Stay Tuned! Credits: A huge thank you to musicians Pete Smyser and Dave Posmontier for allowing us to use their original music on Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins. Our theme song was composed & produced by guitarist Pete Smyser, entitled “Opportunity Knocks” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008). Our outro music was composed by Dave Posmontier, entitled “Double B on 3” (Posterity, 2010). Additional music - “Chopping Block” (The Scene is Clean, 1999) composed & produced by Pete Smyser.

This gentleman was very active in sports, and held respectable roles in this arena, figuratively. Wait until you hear about the life and times and stories ‘from days of ole’ that Bob Perkins shares about this featured professional. On another note, Bob will end this episode by sharing the story of a phone call he received, while in his studio late one night…wait until you hear what this surprising call was about! Stay tuned to hear more features like this one. Be sure to visit staytunedbp.com for the full experience! Credits: A huge thank you to musicians Pete Smyser and Dave Posmontier for allowing us to use their original music on Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins. Our theme song was composed & produced by guitarist Pete Smyser, entitled “Opportunity Knocks” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008). Our outro music was composed by Dave Posmontier, entitled “Double B on 3” (Posterity, 2010). Additional music (in order of appearance) - “Barbara” U.S. Army Blues (freemusicarchive.org) licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 License. "A Good Bass for Gambling" by Komiku (freepd.com) “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” written by Albert Von Tilzer and Jack Norworth. Performed by Edward Meeker (1908). “Quittin’ Time” (Out of Nowhere, 1996) composed & produced by Pete Smyser. "Ambient Bongos" by Alexander Nakarada (freepd.com) "Night in Venice" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

With a smooth and sultry voice, this native Philadelphia singer had quite a dramatic life; often tragic. Don’t miss what Bob Perkins reveals about her life in the 1930s and 40s; facts that are gripping, sad, and filled with intrigue. Stay tuned for future narrations. Be sure to visit staytunedbp.com for the full experience! Credits: A huge thank you to musicians Pete Smyser and Dave Posmontier for allowing us to use their original music on Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins. Our theme song was composed & produced by guitarist Pete Smyser, entitled “Opportunity Knocks” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008). Our outro music was composed by Dave Posmontier, entitled “Double B on 3” (Posterity, 2010). Additional music (in order of appearance) - "Crinoline Dreams" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Hard Boiled" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “It's a Jazz Thing” (smilingcynic.com) Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License “Art of the States” (Posterity, 2010) composed by Dave Posmontier. “Chance Encounter” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008) composed & produced by Pete Smyser. “Nostalgic Piano” written by Rafael Krux (freepd.com) “Cm Blues with Jazz Solo” Serolillo, CC BY 2.5 , via Wikimedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cm_Blues_with_Jazz_Solo.ogg

This prolific artist and his father share the same passion for playing the bass! Bob Perkins nails this upbeat interview with native Philadelphian Christian McBride, who offers poignant details about his family, life, and career that will surely entertain you! Loved this episode? Well, listen out for the next presentation of Stay Tuned. Be sure to visit staytunedbp.com for the full experience! Credits: A huge thank you to musicians Pete Smyser and Dave Posmontier for allowing us to use their original music on Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins. Our theme song was composed & produced by guitarist Pete Smyser, entitled “Opportunity Knocks” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008). Our outro music was composed by Dave Posmontier, entitled “Double B on 3” (Posterity, 2010). Additional music - "I Guess What I'm Trying to Say" written by Bryan Teoh (freepd.com)

This episode starts out on a low note; about a young woman who felt hopeless about her dreams and desire to become a singer. Suddenly, Bob Perkins shares, her career exploded with the help of unlikely, and surprising friends, and partnerships. Stay tuned, to hear the details of this young woman’s success! Join Bob again to hear his next gripping episode. Be sure to visit staytunedbp.com for the full experience! Credits: A huge thank you to musicians Pete Smyser and Dave Posmontier for allowing us to use their original music on Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins. Our theme song was composed & produced by guitarist Pete Smyser, entitled “Opportunity Knocks” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008). Our outro music was composed by Dave Posmontier, entitled “Double B on 3” (Posterity, 2010). Additional music (in order of appearance) - “Musings on Stella chord progression (demo)” by Pete Smyser. "Long Stroll" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Relaxing Ballad" written by Alexander Nakarada (freepd.com) “Divergence” (The Scene is Clean, 1999) composed & produced by Pete Smyser. "Among the Stars" Music from https://www.zapsplat.com “Large audience applauding, cheering and whistling, joyful feeling” Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com “Jump the Gun” (Out of Nowhere, 1996) composed & produced by Pete Smyser.

He started from the bottom and rose to the top! Tune in to this episode to hear of the tireless efforts of this community advocate, turned minister and composer. Bob Perkins will share the events that propelled this ‘Prince of Preachers’ to high esteem and success! For more stories like these join Bob again, soon. Be sure to visit staytunedbp.com for the full experience! Credits: A huge thank you to musicians Pete Smyser and Dave Posmontier for allowing us to use their original music on Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins. Our theme song was composed & produced by guitarist Pete Smyser, entitled “Opportunity Knocks” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008). Our outro music was composed by Dave Posmontier, entitled “Double B on 3” (Posterity, 2010). Additional music (in order of appearance) - “Sunday” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008) composed & produced by Pete Smyser. “Deanne” (Out of Nowhere, 1996) composed & produced by Pete Smyser. “Peace is the Way” (Posterity, 2010) composed by Dave Posmontier. “We Shall Overcome” performed by Joan Baez at the March on Washington, 1963. Public Domain from the National Archives and Records Administration. "Shining Stars" written by Rafael Krux (freepd.com)

A young man with big dreams, who took some risks to succeed is what Bob Perkins talks about in this episode. He’ll share some facts and history about this organist, who grew up in ‘The City by The Sea,’ a city known for its rich, musical history. And you’ll be surprised to find out who his second cousin and aunt were! So, stay tuned to learn about the artist, his birth city, and about his ‘kin.’ And don’t miss out on future compelling episodes! Be sure to visit staytunedbp.com for the full experience! Credits: A huge thank you to musicians Pete Smyser and Dave Posmontier for allowing us to use their original music on Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins. Our theme song was composed & produced by guitarist Pete Smyser, entitled “Opportunity Knocks” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008). Our outro music was composed by Dave Posmontier, entitled “Double B on 3” (Posterity, 2010). Additional music (in order of appearance) - "Apero Hour" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Organ Swing Improvisation” Music by Julius H. from Pixabay "Happy Happy Game Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “BugaBlue” Music from Pixabay “Night Jazz” Music by Oleg Kirilkov from Pixabay

Get ready to hear Bob Perkins’ upbeat, special edition interview with a seasoned jazz drummer, professor, and soon to be author, Roy McCurdy, who has played with the likes of Cannonball Adderley, Nancy Wilson, and many more. This is an explosive interview you won’t want to miss. Listen out for Bob’s next episode of ‘Stay Tuned.’ Be sure to visit staytunedbp.com for the full experience! Credits: A huge thank you to musicians Pete Smyser and Dave Posmontier for allowing us to use their original music on Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins. Our theme song was composed & produced by guitarist Pete Smyser, entitled “Opportunity Knocks” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008). Our outro music was composed by Dave Posmontier, entitled “Double B on 3” (Posterity, 2010). Additional music - “Once and For All” (The Scene is Clean, 1999) composed & produced by Pete Smyser.

Dreams don’t always become realities. But sometimes they do, according to Bob Perkins, who in this episode talks about his time spent in Detroit, Michigan, and how events and experiences significantly transitioned his life and career. Learn too, about an encounter with a captivating artist that Bob said, “knocked my socks off!” Tune in again, soon, to hear more stories. Be sure to visit staytunedbp.com for the full experience! Credits: A huge thank you to musicians Pete Smyser and Dave Posmontier for allowing us to use their original music on Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins. Our theme song was composed & produced by guitarist Pete Smyser, entitled “Opportunity Knocks” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008). Our outro music was composed by Dave Posmontier, entitled “Double B on 3” (Posterity, 2010). Additional music (in order of appearance) - "Mr Mason" Music from https://www.zapsplat.com “Time Will Tell” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008) composed & produced by Pete Smyser. "Smooth Lovin" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Creation" Edoy (freemusicarchive.org/music/Edoy/progress/creation/). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Acid Trumpet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Do you believe in happenstance, chance happenings? Well, in life you sometimes never know who you’ll come into the presence of or what that meeting might eventually mean. Listen closely as Bob Perkins tells the riveting story of a chance meeting--early in his life--with a future superstar! Stay tuned to hear more of Bob’s narrations. Be sure to visit staytunedbp.com for the full experience! Credits: A huge thank you to musicians Pete Smyser and Dave Posmontier for allowing us to use their original music on Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins. Our theme song was composed & produced by guitarist Pete Smyser, entitled “Opportunity Knocks” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008). Our outro music was composed by Dave Posmontier, entitled “Double B on 3” (Posterity, 2010). Additional music (in order of appearance) - “Sunday” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008) composed & produced by Pete Smyser. “On the Job” Music from https://www.zapsplat.com "Lo-fi Dub" Music from https://www.zapsplat.com “Gentle Rain" (Deep Pockets, 2014) by Dave Posmontier.

Bob Perkins, long-time radio broadcaster and media journalist is launching the first episode of his podcast called ‘Stay Tuned.’ Bob will share events that led to his radio career that started some 50 plus years ago. Wait until you hear the compelling story of his journey, a close call, and of his personal connection with a world-renowned trio of jazz artists. So, to hear future personal profiles and stories, stay tuned. Be sure to visit staytunedbp.com for the full experience! Credits: A huge thank you to musicians Pete Smyser and Dave Posmontier for allowing us to use their original music on Stay Tuned with Bob Perkins. Our theme song was composed & produced by guitarist Pete Smyser, entitled “Opportunity Knocks” (Opportunity Knocks, 2008). Our outro music was composed by Dave Posmontier, entitled “Double B on 3” (Posterity, 2010). Additional music (in order of appearance) - “Theme for Bob Perkins (demo)” composed by Pete Smyser. “Old Bugs and New” (Posterity, 2010) composed by Dave Posmontier. “Free Peaceful Night Epiano (F 006)” by Lobo Loco. Licenses: www.musikbrause.de / contact@musikbrause.de

Listen to the trailer for a brand new podcast from broadcast legend Bob Perkins, BP with the GM! Full episodes COMING SOON! Check out staytunedbp.com for more information.