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wireless speaker jive talk

so just a note here about the world of bluetooth wireless speakers.  there are a bunch out there, and many of them are pretty doggone good.  they sound fine and are convenient as hell.  when used in combination with the extremely slick new JiveRadio app (and when you look in google/apple app stores, remember that Jiveradio is one word), you can set up some nice music anywhere with just your phone/device, app, and speaker.  bingo, you’re an instant party.

the purpose of this post is to point you in the right direction for the wireless speaker.  you may only need one, so start with that.  if you want two, it’ll be even better, but one just may suffice.  any decent Big Electronics Store should have a nice display that will allow you to comparatively shop for just the right speaker.  The Best Buy in Reno down by Meadowood is a good example.  there, you can sample the speakers from UE Boom, Sony, JBL, and Bose. name brand stuff and all quite decent.  some even more than decent.  figure on a budget of 100 to 200 bucks.

It’s the digital age of wirelessness…..total portability, accessibility, and tunability.  and with apps like JR, Pandora, and Spotify……..you’ve got a serious library at your disposal for the picnic, park, beach, or wherever.

Our GREAT new app!

hey folks, just a heads up about how nice our new improved APP is.  once you download it on to your phone/device, JiveRadio is but a tap away.  and once you use it, you’ll get artist i.d., song title, nice volume control, and other information about the song and artist that’s currently playing.  we KNOW you’ll like it, and you’ll enjoy using it.  right now, i’ve got it hooked up with my JBL wireless speaker and it’s pretty doggone nice, convenient, and sounds pretty darn good.

it’s the modern way to Jive up a storm.  to get and install, just go to your app store, whether you are google or apple.  look for jiveradio (no spaces; one word), it’s free, it’s quick, and it’s ready to be your quick and simple bridge to the Land of Musical Jive!

 

 

PRIME LIVE JIVE: The Quebe’s hit Bend!

The Quebe Sisters (pronounced: kway-bee) return to Central Oregon’s Tower Theatre this Sunday (March 10) for one show only. We’ve been playin’ a cut of their’s with Willie Nelson for awhile now but this return date really cranked our necks towards their triple-fiddle front mixed with Andrews Sisters-like vocal harmonies. A certifiable Jive Cool act playing locally in Bend not to be missed. Ticket info HERE—be sure and tell ’em you heard about it on the Jive.

Next up at the Tower, another favorite sister of Folk-Blues Jive, RUTHIE FOSTER March 17th. Saint Paddy’s Day with Ruthie! Ticket info HERE.

Now get out there and support LIVE LOCAL MUSIC!

We mean BIZ!

My Uncle Remus was once known as the guy who could sell ice to Eskimos. In reality, he ate a lot of Eskimo pies and drank a lot of beer, ‘tho not at the same time, and never set foot in Alaska. It was Aunt Harriet that could steer local businesses to advertise on our radio station, god rest her sweet soul. Local business support is critical to our sustainability.

If you have (or know of…) a business that would like to get it’s message into the ears of Jivers, please contact me at laz@jiveradio.org

What If We Could?

The answer is: “Together we can!” So says Rys Fairbrother. He is trying to make the process easier for people to help non-profits in Central Oregon through his organization, What If We Could. His one-man operation partners up to help them be more successful. Read all about it in this Source Weekly article.

JiveRadio is happy to help get the word out to this effort. It’s about small donations helping local people. You’ll be hearing Rys with his picks of the week and we urge you throw them some of that great Jive energy. I mean, toothbrushes and socks for our seniors in need, how hard could it be to solve that!? Please PASS THE JIVE!