Ranger Mike Send-Off

When you've been in radio as long as I have, you get used to the idea that people come and go. The very nature of the game is somewhat transitory, and it is rare to get some to stick around longer than a year. That is why it is such a sad time for KPSU: Ranger Mike has decided to leave after five years of fantastic rock, metal, just plain weirdness, and plenty of live bands.

With that in mind, co-host Andy Z and myself joined Ranger Mike for a two-hour, final best-of show in an effort to give him a proper send-off, the only way we know how. Ob-soive:

The (second to last) signal-to-noise ratio Show.
Hour I
Hour II

Playlist & Footnotes

Ranger Mike was no stranger to radio before he joined us at KPSU, but his enthusiasm and excitement about being a DJ was exactly what we always need. His dedication to the local music scene is something that is rare in a radio personality, and when he was not trying to help out with a local music event, he was furiously reviewing new music and conducting interviews with up and coming artists. Mike has been the heart and soul of KPSU ever since he joined up with Andy Z way back when. KPSU will have to learn how to move on without him. Fortunately for us, we did have this final show.

Tune in to hear a selection of music the likes of which signal-to-noise ratio fans are already familiar with. And (AND!) this time, pay close attention to the special live recordings that were made at KPSU, featuring bands that appeared on his show. I've spent the last two weeks combing through the KPSU sound archives, and dug up and large number of recordings that are entirely unique to our station. Some of the rare gems include performances by Purple Rhinestone Eagle, The Hugs, Ramjac, The Curious Hands, and a host of other groups. It's a send of, the only way we know how.

Don't forget to tune in next Wednesday for the very last radio appearance by Ranger Mike, where he'll be hosting a live performance by Toyboat, Toyboat, Toyboat. And then: retirement.

Stay tuned...