"Java" John return's "ON THE FLIPSIDE" to TROPIC WAVE RADIO!

 "Java" John The Host of the popular show AN ACOUSTIC RECORD (formally on Tropic Wave, currently Monday Nights on WFIT Public Radio), excitedly returns to TROPIC WAVE RADIO with "ON THE FLIPSIDE"!! The program will air Monday-Friday 10am -2pm, beginning on December 1st 2009...just in time to ring in the new decade.

 "ON THE FLIPSIDE" is based on the classic AOR (Album Oriented Rock) & Free Form radio format of the 1960's and 70's, featuring New (and old) Music by classic rock, soul & folk heroes (some of whom no longer get their new music played on conventional radio, but have in fact produced some of the finest works of their careers). The program also features New Music by Contemporary Artists, as well.

"ON THE FLIPSIDE" will also present frequent interviews with many international recording artists, as well as favorite local and regional performers! During his 3 years in radio, John has already had the pleasure to have had interviewed many of his favorite Pop Culture icons including: 
Jewel; Diane Birch; Dave Davies (The Kinks); Ian McLagan (The Faces); Ian Gillan (Deep Purple); Ray Manzarek of The Doors; Mark Volman (Turtles);  Charlie Daniels; pop artist Peter Max;Mark Farner (Grand Funk); Steve Lukather (Toto); Larry Coryell; Ray Stevens; Livingston Taylor; Kate Taylor; James Lowe (Electric Prunes); Alexa Ray Joel; Norman Greenbaum;  Jack Williams; Question (of ? Mark and the Mysterians); Freebo; Jock Bartley & Larry Burnett (Firefall); and David Sancious (original E Street Band).

also for themed programs: Pete Seeger; Arlo Guthrie, Nora Guthrie; & Sarah Lee Guthrie; (for a four hour special on The Woody Guthrie Family Legacy).

Artie Kornfeld (Woodstock Organizer); Wavy Gravy; Chip Monck; Henry Diltz;  Lisa Law; and others (for a four part Woodstock 40th Anniversary Special).

 Johnny Winter; Edgar Winter; and Rick Derringer; (for a special based on the Winter Brothers).


"Java" John is also an in demand Graphic Artist/Illustrator. A designer of Music related Posters and CD covers, John's been featured in PhotoShop Creative Magazine, and the 2009 books - "PhanArt: The Art of Phish Phans"; and "HOPE: A Collection of Obama Posters and Prints". In 2008 & 09, he was also selected along with 35 artists (in each city) to be a part of the Orlando and Miami Gibson "GUITARTOWNS", having painted original artwork on two 10ft tall Gibson guitar replicas. The 70 guitars were donated, auctioned, and raised approximately  $400,000.00 for local charities!