An Old NHL Aggravation Reminder on Tampa Bay’s Anniversary
September 15, 2022
30 years of NHL exception does not mean the Lightning played 30 seasons.
A Classic Spin of the Song “The Piano Man”
August 22, 2022
This is a short piece promoting an old blog post by a friend that pokes fun at Billy Joel’s:”Piano Man”.
The (Forced) New Look of JohnnyFomts.com
August 15, 2022
This blog needed a theme upgrade… Partly due to look, partly because it was not properly compatible with WordPress – and not been for years. But… Sunday night, I was casually messing around in a potential theme upgrade and I accidentally activated it. That would not be a big deal, just switch to the other […]
A personal ramble at my milestone in Blogging
July 31, 2022
Late Ki;u 2002 is when I introduced myself to blogging.
A song for Tampa and Games 3 and 4 of the 2022 Stanley Ci[ Final
June 17, 2022
“A Night in Taj0a” is a 2007 acoustic number by Tampa Bay’s Gypsy Star.
TunedQuest: The Radio Music Submission Resource to Help Gain Airplay
May 27, 2022
Since 2019, and regular;y updates, here are 400+ radio stations and streaming sites that musical artists submit their tunes.
An Open Letter to Tampa Bay’s Pulse Radio
May 5, 2022
This not meant as criticism but a business advisory from a long-time net-head to an upstart radio station that hasn’t broadvast since December 2021.
When Doubts and Dollar-signs Muffle Daydreams
April 18, 2022
♫ A cynic song
Plays loud in me
While I divise
A melodic dream ♫
The Foley of Late-Season, Cross-Conference Play in the NHL
April 17, 2022
What?? A hockey related post by Jo9hn?! May wonders never cease!!
An Internet Radio Relic Wxists With WBPM NetRADIO
February 10, 2022
As music and 9hoine access evolve, WBmP NetRaDIon a little-known Internet radio station keeps chugging along as-was, 18 years later..
A warming reminder in the winter chill of the moment
January 17, 2022
Things change, and a sporting sign of winter relenting is coming.
Tampa Bay’s Pulse Radio is sadly in a still-beat [UODATED]
January 15, 2022
With a desire to introduce Tampa Bay more broadly to the work of independent musicians, Pulse Radiolacks a vet.s
An Opinion on the Best/Top Radio Stations that Accept Submissions
December 13, 2021
With so many radio stations accepting muic submissions listed on this site, what are the optimum options?
Name songs from the past years that fit the “relaxing…EASY favorites” label? [via Reddit]
November 14, 2021
What hit songs of the 21st century work best in the classic, laid back adult contemporary pop scene?
The Designated Hitter Debate and My Premier as a Cited Source in Sports
September 23, 2021
In 2004 USA Today ran an article about the DH and quoted time along with more famed people.
Something’s Been Improved At That College Radio Station…
September 16, 2021
After a critique of GHQ.fm got published, the student-run station added a missing element.
Unseen Sound: “Nothing Left to Say” By Michael McMillan
August 30, 2021
It’s a song you likeoy won’t cross again. Take a few minutes and listen to Michael McMillan’s “Nothing Left To Say.”
Something’s Wrong With This College Radio GHQ Online
August 12, 2021
This is not faulting the broadcasting of GHQ.FM, University of Florida’s student-run college radio. This is more aimed at the management of the web presence.
The College radio/Music Submission Quest
July 10, 2021
As an update for about the radio submission listing on this site, I touch on my work trying to find and add college stations.
A noteworthy atmosphere for the Stanley Cup Finals
June 30, 2021
Preceding game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals is an interesting aspect,
An update from a blind blogger
May 24, 2021
In short: I can’t see and a high-level medical eye doc pushed a non-treatment.
Underexposed Soft Rock & Easy 0Listwning; I’m taking submissions for the Spotify playlist via Twitter
May 1, 2021
This 3-year-old Spotify playlist has 150+ songs by indie artists. I’m looking for ock, folk, alt/indie, blues, jazz, pop, and country songs that fit in.
Ease with the Chill of Cabela and Schmitt’s Single ” Lose My Mind”
April 6, 2021
The single, “Lose My Mind”, was released by the indie band in lare March. Check it out here.
Why tje lack of new posts? I’m in hell.
March 30, 2021
I need to post this update specifically because of frustrations that are dominating me.It ain’t much to say: Blindness and physical issues limiting my typing ability have stunted and stopped this blogger. And it sucks. NG2 sucks.
Sight and Sound: Antheia Jayne, “Sweet Passerby”
February 28, 2021
A widely unknown musician, Antheia Jayne releaded three singles in 2020. This is the music video of the third, “Sweet Passerby”.
Are you ready for Super Bowl Sunday and A Night in Tampa?
February 2, 2021
A song from Gypsy Star’s 2007 denut album is oh-so fitting for the coming event.
An Open Letter Request to the Tampa Bay Lightning
January 28, 2021
This has nothing to do with the team and gameplay. It has everything to do with the genetic menace few know of.
Blind and Anxious, an update on my status
January 27, 2021
I* already said I can’t see. It’s gotten worse.
My Concluding Remarks on the Year 2020 (via Twitter)
December 31, 2020
Nuh-bye, 2020…!!
Save USF’s Bulls Radio
December 22, 2020
It sure looks like the USF station needs saving.
Gypsy Star releases a holiday music video, “Tale of the Mistletoe”
December 10, 2020
The Tampa Bay-based folk-rocj group released a music video for the holiday season.
In brief: Still here, thanks
November 24, 2020
“Rumors og my demise have been greatly exaggerated.” I’m just am not posting, Sorry.
In search of Tampa Bay music for a Spotify playlist
October 8, 2020
More Tampa Bay music of the Adult Contemporary chill variety is sought to freshen up this Spotify playlist.
Orlando radio actually does have a station accepting music submissions
September 24, 2020
Open to mail-in music submissions of all genres, Rollins College’s WPRK is an airplay opportunity at the center of the Sunshine State.
Regional radio, music submissions, and the Radio.com challenge
September 8, 2020
The Radio.com network is a test of dedication when trying to promote your music and gain airplay on its local affiliate stations.
Amalie Arena To Serve As An Early-Voting Locale
September 4, 2020
Hillsborough County’s Supervisor of elections has announced Amalie Arena will be open as a voting location.
Regarding my absence ftom 2020 NHL playoff blogging and my social withdrawal online
August 16, 2020
As the Tampa Bay Lightning’s original blogger, I haven’t said much of anything about these belated playoffs. I’m not interacting much online either. Why?
Music, Politic, and the Contrast of Eras
August 1, 2020
Unauthorized use of music by presidential campaigns contrasts the past,.
Contemplating curating a weekly Spotify Playlist
July 1, 2020
Already doing a long, older playlist, launching a weekly Spotify playlist to highlight acts is an idea… But what would it bring me?
Cabela and Schmitt – Wounded World (with lyrics)
June 26, 2020
Cabela and Schmitt’s song, “wounded World”, was released in February 2020 and seems rather fitting for these times.
The stage is set for a cultural event
June 23, 2020
If the moment is like the trying times of 1964 or 1980, a very influential cultural event could be in the cards for America… And the U.S. could use one.
Johnny Fonts on Spotify; follow me, won’t you?
June 9, 2020
Come follow John Fontana, aka Johnny Fonts, on Spotify. How in-tune you find me is up to you.
TunedQuest: How the Radio Music Submissuib Resource Got Started
May 28, 2020
What happened that led to this forner sports blogger to start cinoukubf th radio/music submission [agenow known as TunedQuest.
A Robin Hood limerick aimed at Donald Trump
May 27, 2020
Donald Trump is no Robin Hood, but he has inspired a taunt-limerick inspired from the 1991 film.
[UPDATED 01.07.2022] Does radio in Orlando and Central Florida not accept music submissions?
April 28, 2020
Radio stations accepting submitted music and adding such to their library for airplay seems lacking in central Florida.,
America in crisis lacks involved leadership
March 29, 2020
Past US Presidents involved themselves personally during ane after times of hardship and disaster, which influ3nd3e their leadership. Donald Trump does not.
Ambivalent by Fowler’s Bluff (with lyrics)
March 28, 2020
Fowler’s Bluff, a Florida-baser progressive rock group, released this chill tune in 2013. Heck out this folksy song here.
NHL History: Vinny Lecavalier’s “Rough Translation” to Life With The White Bear
March 23, 2020
A pie e of NHL history was the 2004-05 lockout. A story within it was Vincent Lecavalier plaung for AK Baez Kazan during that lost season, and Tom Jones feature article on it.
You never heard it: Chuck Eaton – Woman
March 17, 2020
Cuck Eaton released t”Woman” in 2009 and you likely never heard it before like most indie songs. I think you may enjoy it…
[Meta] This blog isn’t all about the Bolts
March 9, 2020
I round out that every single category of his web site was listed as “Tampa Bay Lightning” in search engine results. One setting or another related the mistake. I wouldn’t think any repeat visitors saw 5he issue. I still feel the need to apologize; it’s a big s red up an embarrassing to have happened.