We have several Rock’n’Roll shows at Alive FM but one of the most enduring is Juke Box Jive, which Kerima-Gae describes in her own words:
My mum and dad (Norma & Aub Topp) were foundation members, in 1992, of what was then known as 2CCR (Cumberland Community Radio).
Two years later I got the opportunity of being a co-host on Rock ‘n’ Roll show Juke Box Jive. With the host suddenly leaving I decided to continue on even though I only had about 10 CDs at that time to play.
Over 30 years later, now with over 25,000 Rock ‘n’ Roll songs from the 50s, 60s & 70s in my library, I am still excited about going to air every Friday night from 9am till midnight, as my show is a request show where listeners can phone in, send an SMS, etc to request a song.
For many years my late Mum helped answer request calls, now my partner John Brock fulfils that role.
With more modern technology these days I have a number of listeners from overseas, who with podcasting can listen when it suits them rather than having to get up at 5am, etc for a direct broadcast.
I certainly have some dedicated listeners as many of my current listeners have been with me since Day 1 as they enjoy the rock ‘n’ roll nostalgia.
