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   An Introduction to Red Dirt Country

Reckless Kelly

Led by brothers Willy (vocals/guitar) and Cody Braun (vocals/fiddle/mandolin/harmonica), alternative country-rock outfit Reckless Kelly formed in Bend, OR, before relocating to Austin, TX, in January 1997. The Brauns had previously toured with their father in Muzzie Braun & the Boys, a Western swing band, and were joined in their own group by lead guitarist Casey Pollock, bassist Chris Schelske, and drummer Jay Nazz. Reckless Kelly's debut album, Millican, appeared in 1998; Acoustic: Live at Stubb's and Day both followed two years later, after which David Abeyta replaced Pollock on lead guitar. Under the Table and Above the Sun from 2003 began the band's relationship with the high-profile Sugar Hill label and won the hearts of the music press and honky tonkin' legend Joe Ely, who sang the band's praises in interviews. Wicked Twisted Road was released in 2005, and the next year the live album Reckless Kelly Was Here, which featured songs from all of their previous studio records, as well as three covers, and truly captured the band's stage presence, came out. Bulletproof appeared from Yep Roc in 2008

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6/7/10 - Eli's First Haircut

5/26/10 - King of the Grill

5/22/10 - Stereotypical Saturday

 

 

 

Each Week we will feature another great picture in the Gallery

Feel free to e-mail your pictures and try to make it into the Gallery!!

 

 

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Morning Show Contests

Name 5

Monday-Friday 6:35am

Each morning I give you the chance to win a free 6 inch combo meal from the Subway locations in Marion and Fairmount.  At 6:35 caller number five has to give me five things that fit into a category in 15 seconds to win the prize.  I also put myself under the gun and let you do reverse name 5, you give me the category and try to stump me to win.  Always a great to get the brain working first thing in the morning.

 

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World's Shortest Song

Monday-Friday 7:10am

At 7:10 it is time to see how quick you can identify some of today's best country.  I play the beginning of a song.  Usually about 7-15 seconds.  The first person to give me the "Title" and "Artist" wins a great prize.  Set your redials and get ready.  It goes fast!

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The Impossible Quesiton 

Monday - Friday 8:30am

One question that will turn your brain inside out looking for the answer.  Call as many times as you like.  It will take several guess.  But you can wait around, I usually give you a hint.

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Other Show Features

Sports with Jim Brunner at 7:35	Local News With Ed Thurman twice an hour
Birthdays at 6:50AM and 7:50AM	Nitty Gritty From Music City Weekdays at 9:40
School Delays and Closings every 10-15 minutes sponsored by Via Credit Union

 

 

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  About Me:

I can remember talking into the built-in microphone on my boom box at the age of 13...I was "Jammin John" on WJON.  I thought I was really something...To say I always wanted to do radio is an understatement.  During High School, I locked in that decision after a year in Radio Class(thanks Mr. Ski!).  After High School, I attended Indiana Wesleyan University.  I squeezed the 4 year program into 4 and a half years. 

Fresh from College, I started the job search.  I got lucky.  I started out doing afternoons in Wabash at a country station that is no longer there...I think you know the one!  During my time in Wabash, I was introduced on a blind date to my lovely wife Sarah.  Dating and working was my life.  After 2 years on afternoons, they switched me to Mornings.  I did that for another 2 years. 

In December of 2003 after dating for two and a half years, on a carriage ride to see the Christmas lights in Indianapolis I proposed to Sarah...thankfully she said yes!

Then I heard of an opening in Marion.

I applied for the Truckstop shift on 99.3 WCJC.  After a couple of interviews I made my debut April 22nd, 2004 on Today's Best Country.  I loved working the request lines.  Then in August of 2004, I was asked to take over mornings I have been doing it for over 6 years and still love it everyday!

In October of 2004, I married the love of my life!  In Dec. of 08 we had our first child, Eli, and we are loving every minute of it!

Interests outside the confines of my studio...

I love to spend time with my wife and son.  We love to attend church at Hanfield U.M.C  I love to play poker...Texas Hold'em.  I love to sing karaoke.  Love live country music.  Love to shoot guns and bows, and love to play golf.  Notice I said play golf...that is all I do, I play at it!  I am really bad, but it is a good excuse to drink beer!   I also enjoy  Four-wheeling, and spending time with my friends and family.

 

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