So on a sad note, Max Stalling posted this to his Facebook Page this AM:
Folks, on a somber note, I’d like to take a moment to note the passing of Bruce Kidder, former DJ at KHYI 95.3 The Range (OFFICIAL) in Dallas (and KFAN/Fredericksburg prior to that). He was crusty and cranky on air and only partly like that in real life. He was a supporter of music and songwriters and became my friend. He was an old school DJ/radio personality with real opinions and attitudes about music and topics. He picked up on my music and put it into regular rotation. I will miss him and my condolences go out to his wife Julie, all his family and anyone else who had the good fortune of knowing him.
I am a big Texas Country Music fan and used to listen to The Range all the time, Bruce was great and so was the music he introduced me, too. He will be missed by all!
Thinking about Texas Country Music – this morning I got a notice that I had a new follower on Twitter, Wes Nickson and the Wes Nickson Band. So I went to MOG and found his 2006 release Tired of Waiting and then found his website. Where I found out a little more about him:
From his heart-touching ballads to his hard-rocking riffs, native Texan Wes Nickson is a booming presence brimming with a stunning breadth of musical styles that runs the gamut from southern rock to traditional country to blues.
Born and raised in West Texas, Nickson is a soulful balladeer who wears his heart on his sleeve while pouring it into his songs. An accomplished songwriter who penned his first tune in high school, Nickson is blessed with a voice that is as diverse as it is divine, a powerful instrument that can be heart-tuggingly tender one second and rip-roaringly rebellious the next.
He cut his teeth by incessantly scribbling song lyrics into his notebook and by taking advantage of open mic and songwriter nights whenever possible. Almost always, Nickson stole the show.Full Bio
