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would go on to have hits outside the market thanks to the play they would get on CFRA”. From the early 70s to mid-


80s, CFRA ruled the radio airwaves in Ottawa, and Dave Watts was a key element, not only on-air, but behind the scenes writing ads, programming music and being a “face” of the station in the community. “Fifty” went from full-time


to part time in 1996, and has stayed there ever since. He can be heard these days doing the occasional “Experts on Call”, the annual Christmas Cheer broadcast and voicing ads. Over the years he has also taught at Algonquin, done several media relations projects throughout the


city and odd media-related jobs. But Dave Watts is still a


“radio rat”. The attraction to the business is one that might be questioned by saner minds. The pay is lousy, the hours can be brutal, there is no job security and pensions are the exception. So what is it about radio that keeps pulling guys like Dave Watts back? “I think it tends to get into


the blood,” he says, “for a couple of reasons. People in radio know they are providing a news service or an entertainment service, and they enjoy the opportunity to bond with listeners. Radio is the voice there, someone they can relate to, someone they feel they can talk to.” Thanks for talking to


Bounder, “50”!


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is just as compelling – as is the next and the next. The disc ends way too soon and you play it again, picking up the subtleties, straining for the words and marveling at the sound and nuances of a masterful guitarist and crack band completely in tune with each other. This is truly hoodoo music in a good way. A palpable vibe infuses every song here. Spooky and spare, but infectious in


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its rhythmic, moody conveyance of the bayou and the spell it casts, Hoodoo is a gem. The cover showing White in trademark shades sitting relaxed in front of a shotgun shack – battered Fender amp and trusty guitar plugged into it – gives you an idea of what’s in store: elegantly understated, resonant blues- based swamp music from the under- acknowledged master of the genre. This is beautifully lean music. It’s


tight, atmospheric and completely seductive in its sparseness.


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