Wynonna Plans An Arena Show
Looks like another big name is coming to the Spokane Arena: Wynonna.
Yes, that’s right, we’re talking about the Judd with the big hair and the big voice. Word is out that she will appear Sept. 20 at the Arena, along with BlackHawk.
As somebody who caught her act several years ago at the Spokane Interstate Fair, I can vouch for the fact that she puts on a great show. She is known as a country singer, but she also is one of the great blues-belters around today.
Tickets are not on sale yet, but look for an announcement this week.
Hello, Young lovers
The following tip is more tentative than the one above, but I offer it as a tantalizing possibility: Neil Young at the Gorge, Sept. 14.
Keep an eye out to see if this booking is confirmed.
KSVY vandalized
Classical music lovers who keep their radios tuned to KSVY-AM, 1550, have been getting nothing but static since July 18.
Vandals broke into the station’s transmitting station at the noon hour that day and destroyed the transmitter and related electrical equipment.
Station manager Dick Wright said that the loss should be covered by insurance. However, it will take three more weeks to complete the repairs.
‘Nat Park’ remembered
KSPS-7 has a local documentary coming up that I urge you not to miss.
It’s called “Remember When: Nat Park,” and it chronicles the history of Natatorium Park, which holds a special place in the hearts of many Spokanites.
Natatorium Park was more than just a swimming pool: It was an amusement park, dance hall, casino, baseball park, race track and picnic ground for generations of Spokanites. It was Spokane’s version of Coney Island.
Producer Tom McArthur has done a fine job of researching the park’s history and of collecting outstanding historic photos and home movies.
“Remember When: Nat Park” airs Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and will be repeated Aug. 23 at 7 p.m., Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 10 at 8 p.m.
KSKN owner passes away
Mel Querio, 65, the majority owner of KSKN-22 in Spokane (airing the Home Shopping Network) died in Chico, Calif., last week of congestive heart failure.
Querio, a 43-year veteran of broadcasting in northern California, owned KSKN along with several local investors.
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