Gleaning For The World..

These people are the very best at what they do. Please...take a look at their site and help if you can.
Thank you.
Barry

My Dad..

I received some wonderful news about my father last week. As you may know, The D-Day Memorial is in Bedford, Virginia. I approached the director about the possibility of donating some of my Dad's gear to this site, and not only did they accept every piece I offered, they will place it on display with my father's name. The staff called it "A wonderful story of a soldier's life". I was speechless, and honored. I hope you'll visit some day and pay tribute to those who went above and beyond that day. June 6, 1944
I hope you are smiling 'Big A'!
D-Day Memorial Site

Marty Roe Interview

I had the opportunity along with my co-host, Helen Powers, to interview Marty Roe of Diamond Rio. Fun guy. Find out where he parties and what he has planned next. The audio is here-http://www.thebarrymichaels.com/marty.htm
I'll leave the interview up for a month from this posting.
Thanks for looking and listening!
Barry

WROV Radio Reunion August 2008

In the late 1970's and 80's, I was a part of radio history. I didn't know it at the time. I was too busy..well..just doing it.
I was lucky enough to have gotten a job with WROV Radio in Roanoke, Virginia. The words that were said at the top of the hour-"More People Listen To WROV Roanoke Than All Other Stations Combined In The Roanoke Valley" sent chills up my spine because not only were they true, but I shared the microphone with talent that was every bit as good at what you would have heard at that time in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. Quite intimidating for a country boy from Martinsville, Virginia.
On August first, we gathered for a reunion. Me? At a reunion? Hell, I don't even attend Christmas parties. But this one was different. I had to see and bond again with the talent that I admired and learned from. To this day, I've had management at other radio stations raise their eyebrows and smile at me when they looked at my resume and learned I worked at WROV. And, rightly so that they should be impressed. Got some time on your hands? Learn more about this radio station here-http://www.wrovhistory.com
One image will stay with me always. Standing on the porch of this beautiful one hundred year old home, looking over the heads of the photographers, and seeing my wife Sandy, with her head cocked a bit to the side, with tears in her eyes. She, and those WROV staffers, are my heroes.

Kyle Petty

Kyle Petty was traveling through Virginia on his Chick-Fil-A Charity Ride and called in to speak with myself and partner, Helen. I've placed the audio here-http://www.thebarrymichaels.com/kylepetty.htm along with a link to his site for those who might want to get involved.
This ride begins in Traverse City, Mich., ends in Savannah, Ga., and will travel more than 3,000 motorcycle miles to support chronically ill children. WWW.KYLEPETTYCHARITYRIDE.COM

A Passing..

I attended a funeral on Saturday for my Aunt Doris. A kind, loving, gentle woman who with her innate sweetness helped form me into what I am today. The world will be a little less 'shiny' because of her absence.
Thanks to my wife Sandy for finding this Irish Proverb:

'Without sorrow, the heart would never learn the meaning of Joy. Without tears, the eyes would never see what we hold inside. Without darkness, we would never have a reason to look to the light of heaven.'

I'll miss your laughter, Doris.
Barry

New Imaging..

John Foster, morning presenter at BBC Radio Tees is one of the most talented performers in our business, so I was incredibly flattered when he asked that I do voice work for his Saturday night show. Thank you, John and best of luck!
Hear the imaging here-http://www.thebarrymichaels.com/barrysairchecks.htm
Radio Tees site-http://www.bbc.co.uk/tees/local_radio/