Photo by Andrea Waters Senior James Canterbury talks to the listening audience on "The Groove." The award-winning radio show ended in November. Canterbury graduated in December and took a job at a television station in Charleston, W. Va. Late night radio isn't for the birds-at least not lovebirds, that is. What began two years ago as a lonely graveyard-shift radio show dedicated to romantic tunes metamorphosed this year into an awardwinning local band show. The increasing popularity of "The Groove," hosted by senior James Canterbury, was attributed to the show's unique format and student participation. "This show is important because it allows students to be creative, whether they are on the mic or playing their original music," Canterbury said. "The Groove," which was heard on KHCA Channel 16 from 11 p.m. to midnight every Tuesday, set aside a segment of time for local bands and musicians to share their music andgetfreepublicity. SeniorWayne Pascall, an a cappella artist, used "The Groove" as an opportunity to give his music more exposure. "There is so much talent at Harding," Pascall said. "It's a wonderful feeling knowing you have so ,, many fans out there." "The Groove" opened its airwaves to all types of music, from religious to alternative. Despite the small amount of publicity for the show, individuals inside and outside the university community eagerly responded to Canterbury's call for local music. "Just because the show is stationed out of Harding doesn't mean the target audience is limited to Harding students," Canterbury said. "The show has a great amount of listeners and bands from all over White County calling in and sending in CD's." "The Groove" won several awards, including Show of the Year and DJ of the Year from KHCA. The show broke records by becoming the university's all-time number one rated show in radio/TV. "This show isn't about me," Canterbury said. "It's all about students and their music. After all, what is Harding radio without Harding music?" -Tiffany Johnston Mike Dominski-Searcy, Ark. Robin Doran-Woodbridge, Va. Patrick Dorriety-Katy, Texas Tara Douglas-Ocala, Fla. Wesley Dozier-Madison, Tenn. Philip Draper-Tupelo, Miss. Kyle Dudak-Grinnell, Iowa Karen Dunham-Seattle, Wash. Brad Dunlap-Port Neches, Texas Jenifer Dupriest-Van Buren, Ark. Nathan Dutile-Plymouth, N.H. Codie Dyas-Bentonville, Ark. Chad Eason-Middleburg, Fla. Leah Eddy-Chillicothe, Mo. Amanda Emmersen-Gilbert, Ariz. Danny Eng-Dyersburg, Tenn. John Epps-Orange, Texas Jamie Erickson-Alpharetta, Ga. Ingrid Esparza-Dalton, Ga. Courtney Fant-Searcy, Ark. juniors 67
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