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Title: Marathon premium picks
Post by: DS1077 on February 20, 2011, 03:11:04 PM

I think there was a thread like this last year, but I'm curious - for people pledging to the upcoming marathon, what DJ premiums are you planning on getting, besides Tom's?  In previous years I've gone with Terre T and Evan Funk Davies' mix cds, but I'm kind of indecisive this year - the girl group cd from Gaylord Fields is tempting, and so is the mix from Downtown Soulville.

Title: Re: Marathon premium picks
Post by: masterofsparks on February 20, 2011, 06:00:34 PM

I've never listened to his show, but the Scott Williams one sounds interesting.
The Sinner's Crossroads discs are usually great.
Rex and Debbie D's are usually good if you're into that sort of thing (raunchy 50s r&b/early rock & roll)
I'll probably go for Joe McGasko's, too.

Title: Re: Marathon premium picks
Post by: ben on February 20, 2011, 08:45:23 PM

Do people split up their pledges amongst various shows?  I want to increase my chances of winning an additional prize from a drawing/raffle and spread the financial appreciation amongst all the shows I like.

Title: Re: Marathon premium picks
Post by: masterofsparks on February 20, 2011, 10:02:57 PM

Quote from: ben on February 20, 2011, 08:45:23 PM

Do people split up their pledges amongst various shows?  I want to increase my chances of winning an additional prize from a drawing/raffle and spread the financial appreciation amongst all the shows I like.

A lot of people do the prize account option so they can enter into as many drawings as possible.

Title: Re: Marathon premium picks
Post by: Matt on February 21, 2011, 05:08:50 PM

Monica had one of my favorite premiums last year, a 2-disc collection of male vocalists called BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Wonderful rainy-day music, all jazzy and folky and smoky. The (great) title of this year's premium: THIS TIME THE DREAM'S ON ME. I'd recommend that one.

Bill Kelly is a no-brainer for me every year. Great 60s rock obscurities.

I'm always a fan of the thematic premiums. Liz Berg is good at these and Therese's looks pretty fun too.

The station's great new old-school C&W show, Toothpick Rhythm, is putting out it's first premium this year.

I find a good rule of thumb for premiums is, if you don't know what you want, go with whatever gets you the most. 2-disc sets, MP3/DVD discs, etc. Also, you can never go wrong with a T-shirt. Never.

Title: Re: Marathon premium picks
Post by: Pidgeon on February 23, 2011, 02:56:42 PM

What is this Therese premium supposed to be?

Title: Re: Marathon premium picks
Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on February 24, 2011, 03:08:37 PM

I wish there were a "Depravity's Rainbow" premium...

Title: Re: Marathon premium picks
Post by: Steeley Chris on February 26, 2011, 08:16:10 AM

Best Show
Evan "Funk" Davies
Mr. Fine Wine
Terre T
Reggae Schoolroom
Bill Kelly
Gaylord Fields

And Best Show 2008 shirt (was that the Scar-Face shirt?)

Title: Re: Marathon premium picks
Post by: Martin on February 26, 2011, 11:25:25 AM

Yes.