There's A Lot Cookin' at SouthernSoulRadio.com

If you've haven't heard of Malaco's internet radio station or have been meaning to tune in, go ahead and click right here before you read another word.

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Don't you feel better? Now that you know where in the internet you're going, you can listen loud and clear to what we've got cookin'. Get ready for a lot of lovin' on your ears Southern Soul-style.

Please meet our distinguished DJs:

FUNKY LARRY

Funky Larry is on the air Monday through Friday, beginning at 7:00am - 10:59am CST. He'll get you awake in the morning. Funky's show is music intensive, featuring the best and latest Southern Soul and R & B, playing upbeat tracks to help kick-start your day and get you moving! In his own words: “With Internet Southern Soul Radio we are breaking new ground and creating endless possibilities. I am proud to be a part of this movement.”

A Florida native, Larry Jones, a.k.a Funky Larry, embarked on his radio disc jockey career at the tender age of fourteen years old with his own part-time talk show. He then later got his own full-time spot. From that point, he found his way all across the South and right in the heart of Southern Soul lovers.

Real Life Testimonial: He's an expert on Classic R & B and Southern Soul. For example, for the past four or five days, there was a mystery song in my head - driving me crazy, no less - and I didn't know the name of it and didn't know the artist. I asked Outlaw, who made a guess and then he took me to Funky for the final word on the subject. I sang the tune for him and, "Bingo!" he knew it immediately. By the way, the song was the instrumental "Soulful Strut" by Young-Holt Unlimited. Alls I've gotta say, is, "Damn, he's good!"

When you can’t catch Funky Larry on your radio dial, as they used to say, you can read the latest news through his publication The Soul and Blues Report. Be sure to tune in Monday thru Friday from 7:00am – 10:00am CST to see what Funky Larry’s got sizzlin' in the skillet for you.

OUTLAW

Your midday DJ, Outlaw, brings the tunes to help get you through your workday or for those ladies at home looking for a little down home soul to spice up the day. He will keep you grooving from 11am until 3pm.

When Outlaw isn't assisting a girl in need of a song title, he's generally causing trouble - but the good kind of trouble. (despite the fact that he says I should stick with my day job after he heard me sing to Funky - I say, he better stick his lips shut! What does he know?)

He is a 30-year veteran of the radio and entertainment business, having been around since ... well, let's just say age is wisdom. He is an early morning DJ on Jackson's WMPR FM 90.1. Early means 4 am early. If you haven't turned in yet from a fun night or you're just an early bird, tune in.

You can't find a better DJ in the area - this man is full of fun and knows good music. On the weekends, you can also find Outlaw in & out of special events, clubs and parties, spinning his magic to make sure everybody is having a good time and shakin' their booty on the dance floor! 'Scuze me...did somebody say booty?

So, from 10am until 3pm, don't waste your work day away completely...make sure it's got some meaning. Listen to Outlaw!

ROB JAY

Rob Jay is our local station's, WLBT, Sports personality, and he's also a huge music fan. He will get your engine revved at the end of the day with Blues and Soul! When the whistle blows, you'll be out of the ho-hums and into your get up and go for the rest of the evening.

Tune in to Rob's show from 3pm until 6pm CST ... gas is expensive these days but you can get some free fuel right here!

MEL WAITERS

As if being a hit-writing, chart-topping, constantly-touring artist wasn't enough, Mel Waiters is also a 10-year veteran of radio. Every Friday night for three hours, his show "Friday Night Fish Fry" is a special blend of spice, flavor and soul. Put your feet up with a cold beer or hit the ground with both feet and shake it! Mel blasts the best Blues and Soul across the airwaves. So sit back and get ready for a good time with an old friend.

His show has become so popular, it is getting national syndication. It's not just a local thing any more!!

It is in its 7th week running here in the Deep South and the show is promising for both Mel and his fans. Mel Waiters Fans, there's no better way to spend time with your favorite artist sharing the songs he loves - picked out especially for you!

For three hours every Friday night, Mel spins the hottest in Southern Soul and Blues, including many of his favorites. Radio affiliates on a national level have taken notice of his show and have begun to broadcast it on their stations. Friday Night Fish Fry is reaching a broader audiences as folks tune in to see what Mel's cooking up.

When I spoke to Mel, he was in the studio taking a short break from touching up the tracks on his new album. He is looking forward to the release of another CD. He says the new CD should be out at the end of this year or early next year depending on when he finishes getting all the tracks laid down. It's not like he has anything else to do...living in San Antonio, touring every weekend and working on the radio show.

**We decided that he needed to start selling his Hot Sauce at the shows. Ask him about that next time you see him live!

WOO HOO...SOMETHING'S FUNNY...

Rob Jay is back on Saturday nights playing the Blues and raisin' sand with his sidekick, Pop, for "Saturday Night Juke Joint."

Rob Jay thinks Pop has a thing or two to learn about music and life in the 21st century.

Is he behind the times? Pop ain't no fool and teaches Rob Jay a thing or two about the good ol' days...and why he might need to quit talkin' so much and do a little bit of listenin'. They've got jokes, arguements and lessons to learn from each other.

Tune in for the fun!