I-35

Gotta love Austin. Now take us north to see the rest of the sights. Heck, maybe you could even venture up into the far north, although you'd have to go west for awhile to get up here to Alaska. I like the idea of the open road taking you on a musical adventure. Nice job.
Theresa

And so does Austin!

Rich Meitin
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I'll tune in. Love your style and delivery. If I had a music show, it would be called Route 66. I've always fantacized about getting my kicks on it.

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Thanks for your comment on my audio . long live nuts who don't have afraid of anything except idiots...
good luck

I'm really interested to hear what you can do with this piece. Your audio is already very well polished, and you definitely know where you want to go with your show. As a matter of fact, when you describe all of what's on I-35, it sort of makes me want to jump in my car and go on my own road trip, just like John Steinbeck did in "Travels With Charley In Search Of America". That's a nonfiction book that I highly recommend if you haven't read it already.

I also think Austin, Texas would be a great place to have a nationally syndicated radio show, even though it already has one in Austin City Limits. However, you have a lot to say about the road's history, and I'd love to hear more about it. Just make sure you don't let your neighbor Matthew McConaughey come into your studio naked playing the bongo drums.

I was a huge fan of Austin City Limits. I would totally be tuned in for I-35.

Best of luck to you!

Sallyfranz

P.S. If you need a good story teller...check out my entry (I spent a summer in Tama, Iowa and 8 LONG years in Tulsa and my best friend lives in Austin.)

"Both faith and fear are the belief in things not seen." S. Franz

You've got it all here--great timing and energy the way you spun the music with your commentary, and a voice that fits this kind of music like a glove. This is an original concept with a very catchy title--so much great music being made along this stretch of highway and in neighboring cities where you'd detour to every once in a while, like you mention below. And I caught those ending lyrics you chose. Clever.

Oh, and sunshinyday just below me here is a friend of mine. Like her, I live in KC and frequent I-35.

Great work, man!

Steve
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I live and work just off I-35 in KC, what a great show.

Nice piece, great idea! I would enjoy this show. Good luck in the Quest.

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Until Again, -W.

If everybody did everything the same way, life would be incredibly boring. -Wendy Allyn

I have nothing against Austin but I'd rather hear about other towns that don't have such a high profile. Also, wasn't there a PBS show a few years ago with a comedian from Boston driving in a big old Cadillac from Texas to Manitoba or Alberta?

This is a great concept ... or did I already say that. Your voice also reminds me a bit of Dick Cavett - no offense.

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... a great idea for a show.

I-35 runs thru the heart of my city and I live about 1 minute from it. Can't imagine life without 35.
Hope you can someday discover the great film, art and music that waits for you at the Dayton, Ohio exit. They don't call it the Gem City for nothin'!

"Happiness is the best revenge!"

Hey Dave,

I love the piece--actually had to pull up a Google map for a little visual reference!

Your voice is wonderful, and exactly what I'd look for in a host. Inviting without being cloying. Attention-grabbing without being annoying. I love the laid back manner of your delivery.

I would love to share some BBQ and Blues with you.:)

Matt

I think your voice and the format are a great match. Keep it up.

I grew up 15 miles from I-35.
Never thought about it that way.

If you need somebody to travel up and down I-35 visiting road side attractions along the way - I'm your guy. Great concept.

I'd definitely tune in! Nice music clips and a great premise for a show-- good voice, too.

Great voice - Great music - Great idea. The highway system (the interstate system just turned 50) that connects this great country of ours transports more that just goods – it also acted to transport ideas and sounds that connect each of us but also defines the area where it originated. Just listening to the short clip left me wanting more and with any luck that might happen. Nice work Dave hoping you move on so I can hear more.

Wonderful writing and music choices (like John said - watch those rights). Delivery could have a little more energy to it.

Dave, hope to hear more.

In about 2-minutes Dave Zinni has nailed a solid sound and very simple concept: follow the road that will tell as much about the music as the journeys that created the sound.

I like Dave's sound: passionate and authoritative. He sounds like the coolest guy at the next table in some Austin club. He knows the players and music and the back story.

Watch out for the music rights there, good buddy!

Hope you make it to Round Dos...