Joining Barry this week is Mark K. Kennerly, aka, DJ EmJaybeats. Mark and his brother Quaye (DJ UnieQ) grew up in Winchester and became professional DJ's that host dance parties for celebrities and live sets on TikTok with thousands of followers. Marks shares the story of how they evolved, plus talks about the 'All Access Dance Party' they're hosting on Friday, May 1st at the Backseat Events Center.

www.djemjaybeats.com

The Winchester Kiwanis Club of Winchester, VA will be serving up tall stacks of pancakes and sausage at their Spring Community Pancake Day on Saturday, April 25th. The primary beneficiary is the "I'm Just Me Movement", supporting local youth and families. Joining Barry to share the story are Carleton Rio, Pancake Day Chairman, and Tina Stevens-Culbreath, Executive Director of "I'm Just Me Movement".

www.winvakiw.org www.imjustmemovement.org

Two guests join Barry on this episode:

Brad Veach, Executive Director of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival highlights the upcoming Festival, April 24th-May 3rd. www.thebloom.com

Jeffrey Alban, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Blue Ridge Singers chats about their Spring concert series: "The French-American Connection". www.blueridgesingers.org

Two special interviews on this week's show:

1- Traci Toth and Ann Lamanna from Wheels For Wellness talk about their elegant and fun 'Tablescapes' fundraiser on 4/19 that helps provide people with transportation to their medical appointments and treatments. (www.wheels4wellness.org)

2-John Owens, Director of the 46th Annual Spring Follies at Laurel Ridge Community College in Middletown invites the community to celebrate the 1990's with upbeat performances and comedy on 4/11 and 4/12 with fun pre-show activities and food (including free ice cream). (www.laurelridge.edu/follies)

A double-feature this week on the show. Joining Barry are:

1- Jon Goldberg, Music Director & Conductor with the Main Street Chamber Orchestra talks about the 4/11 concert featuring 'Two Geniuses of Composition', John Williams and Beethoven.

2- John Lamanna with the Winchester-Frederick County Human Trafficking Task Force shares information about a free Regional Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar on 4/10 at Shenandoah University.

Who was the mystery writer that called himself 'The Humorist' and wrote the essays that appeared in the South Carolina Gazette in 1753 and 1754? Through Shenandoah County resident Dr. Brent L. Kendrick's research, this colonial literary mystery has been solved over 270 years later! Dr. Kendrick shares his journey in his new book, "Unmasking The Humorist - Alexander Gordon's Lost Essays of Colonial Charleston, South Carolina."

Follow Dr. Kendrick's writings at: www.thewiredresearcher.com

As a part of America's 250th Anniversary Celebration, a national exhibit that is crisscrossing the country will be coming to Middletown's historic Wayside Inn on March 27th and 28th. Barry's guest to share the exciting news is the Mayor of Middletown, VA, Charles Harbaugh IV

www.freedom250.org Facebook: Town of Middletown, VA

The Relay For Life of Northern Shenandoah Valley presented by Shenandoah University steps off on March 20th at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Events Center to benefit the American Cancer Society. Barry's guest is longtime Relay volunteer and cancer survivor Michael Hummer who outlines the fun activities for all ages on 3/20, including lap themes from the 60's to today with music and costumes. Michael also shares how the money raised provides incredible resources and information for those diagnosed and their families. www.cancer.org www.relayforlife.org (Winchester, VA)

A double feature this week on the show:

1- Steve Shafran talks about the Winchester C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation and a special event he's coordinating to connect volunteers who love to fish with adults and veterans with disabilities and special needs for a special day on the lake. (castforkids.org)

2- Shelly Lee invites everyone to put on the green for the Pot O' Gold Party at Piccadilly's on 3/14 to help the 2 For 2 Foundation provide free swim lessons to local youth. (2for2foundation.org)

On this episode, Barry visits Frederick County resident Ruth Martin on her 99th birthday. She shares stories of her marriage to Robert, raising turkeys in Gore, operating a laundry mat on Amherst Street for 17 years, driving Special Ed school buses, adopting 5 children, fostering over 30 kids and her love for her church.