Magic Mushroom Hour with Omega

Tremendous lineup tonight… we are tuned into the frequencies. We open with a beautiful song from Tom Petty, then drift into Jethro Tull, followed by Crosby, Stills & Nash. From there, we head west, into the San Francisco sound with Joni Mitchell, before hearing from the lads from Liverpool who changed music forever. A sweet groove follows with Kenny Loggins & Jim Messina, then back to San Francisco with Eric Burdon. Along the way, we’ll spend some time with Neil Young, step into the psychedelic colors of Strawberry Alarm Clock, and roll through Elvin Bishop. We’ll hear one of my favorite tracks from Frank Zappa, followed by The Zombies, then a mini-set from Crosby, Stills & Nash, and the roots of it all with Buffalo Springfield. The journey continues with the amazing sounds of Fleetwood Mac, another mini-set featuring Graham Nash, Neil Young, and Stephen Stills, and we close the night with Van Morrison from St. Dominic’s Preview, gently interrupted by Asleep at the Wheel with Ray Benson. We just follow the signal… and let the music lead the way. I am Omega… a traveler of frequencies. Tonight we open another doorway through sound —a place where forgotten bands live again,and where the songs of the past still breathe. Great songs… great writers… and timeless sounds from another time. Our journey through the soundwaves comes to a close for tonight.The vinyl may stop spinning, but the music never really ends.Somewhere out there, another song is waiting to be discovered. Until we meet again on the long cosmic road…keep your mind open, your heart free, and let the frequencies guide you. Good night, travelers. Headphones are recommended — or download the show to your car audio system. Remastered classic rock was meant to be heard this way, especially since most of us no longer have the stereo systems we grew up with in the 1970s. Remember those Magneplanars… or the old ESS towers? This is an FM broadcast on North Carolina Public Radio —no ads, no promotion, no money involved — just the love of music. Classic Rock and Progressive Rock. If you enjoy long-form tracks and deep musical journeys, this is your station. Sometimes mellow, sometimes hard — always three hours of nonstop, commercial-free music flowing together the way great radio once did… with just a little of that 1970s weirdness mixed in for fun. If you’re a headphone listener, this is your place. Every track is decompressed and remastered before it reaches the airwaves. It’s all about the music — nothing more.Let the sound carry you. Join us.

I am Omega… a traveler of frequencies. Tonight we open another doorway through sound —a place where forgotten bands live again,and where the songs of the past still breathe. We begin with Canned Heat, then drift into early psychedelic sounds from Steve Miller, followed by Mike Pinera and Iron Butterfly. From there we move into a long set from Jim Morrison and The Doors, before traveling onward to The Electric Prunes. Along the way, John Lennon reminds us exactly who he is, and David Crosby’s immortal “Wooden Ships” carries us across the waters of another time. Keeping that same spirit alive, we hear Matthews Southern Comfort interpreting Neil Young, followed by “When You Dance, I Can Really Love” from the man himself. The night continues with some great cuts from Hookfoot, setting the stage for the unmistakable guitar of Ritchie Blackmore. We move into Rush, followed by a powerful long-form piece from Deep Purple, and the modern-day spirit of Tom Sawyer. As our journey begins to wind down, we close the evening with Billy Idol, The Doobie Brothers, and The Church with “Under the Milky Way.” Great songs, great writers, and timeless sounds from the past. Our journey through the soundwaves comes to a close for tonight.The vinyl may stop spinning, but the music never really ends.Somewhere out there, another song is waiting to be discovered. Until we meet again on the long cosmic road…keep your mind open, your heart free, and let the frequencies guide you. Good night, travelers. Headphones are recommended — or download the show to your car audio system. Remastered classic rock was meant to be heard this way, especially since most of us no longer have the stereo systems we grew up with in the 1970s. Remember those Magneplanars or the old ESS towers? This is an FM broadcast on North Carolina Public Radio — no ads, no promotion, no money involved — just the love of music. Classic Rock and Progressive Rock. If you enjoy long-form tracks and deep musical journeys, this is your station. Sometimes mellow, sometimes hard — always three hours of nonstop, commercial-free music flowing together the way great radio once did… with just a little of the weirdness of the 1970s mixed in for fun. If you’re a headphone listener, this is your place. Every track is decompressed and remastered before it reaches the airwaves. It’s all about the music — nothing more.Let the sound carry you. Join us.

Tonight on North Carolina Public Radio No Rules. No Playlists. No Corporate Fingerprints. This isn’t algorithm radio.This isn’t “greatest hits.”This is the deep end. We’re cracking open Zuma with Neil Young — not the safe tracks, the real ones. From there, we drift north with The Guess Who, then drop into the haunting brilliance of Lucky Man by Greg Lake. You want progressive? We’re stretching out with a long-form ride through Heart of the Sunrise by Yes — the way it was meant to be heard: immersive, layered, unapologetically epic. We’ll move through the country-tinged soul of Poco and Stephen Stills, hit orbit with Marching to Mars from Sammy Hagar, and then settle into a heavy, groove-soaked set with Jack Bruce of Cream alongside Robin Trower, closing that run with their thunderous version of White Room. Expect the cinematic depth of the Moody Blues, fire and grit from Buddy Guy and Beth Hart, Southern soul courtesy of Gregg Allman, something sharp and unexpected from Charlie Worsham, and a swaggering finish with Rod Stewart and Faces. This Is How It’s Supposed to Sound Headphones are recommended.Car systems encouraged.Tiny phone speakers need not apply. Every track is decompressed and remastered before it hits the airwaves. We respect the dynamic range. We honor the quiet parts. We let the loud parts breathe. Remember when stereo systems were furniture? When speakers were taller than your kid? That spirit lives here — but with modern clarity and zero compression fatigue. What You Won’t Hear No ads.No sponsorship reads.No corporate “programming strategy.”No safe, sanitized rotation. Just three straight hours of Classic Rock and Progressive Rock — deep cuts, long tracks, forgotten gems, and just enough ‘70s strangeness to remind you music used to take risks. Sometimes mellow.Sometimes hard.Always intentional. If you like songs that stretch past the radio-friendly edit…If you miss when albums were journeys…If you want radio that still feels dangerous… This is your station. Turn it up. Join us.

Classic rock is more than music… It’s a passion.Sometimes you have to wonder — where did all the music go? Tonight, we start digging. We open with Deep Purple, then roll into Grand Funk Railroad, Uriah Heep, and Jethro Tull. From there, the signal carries us through Foreigner, Aerosmith, and the Smithereens, before drifting into Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Walsh, and the Eagles. The journey keeps building with Rainbow, Steppenwolf, Thin Lizzy, and ZZ Top, followed by The Pretenders, The Zombies, and a darker turn with Soundgarden. We just keep digging… and it’s all wonderful. I am Omega… a traveler of frequencies. Tonight we open another doorway through sound —where the guitars still roar,where the harmonies still breathe,and where the spirit of classic rock never faded… it only waited. Great songs… great writers… timeless sounds from another time. This is an FM broadcast on North Carolina Public Radio —no ads, no promotion, no money involved — just the love of music. Classic Rock and Progressive Rock.If you enjoy long-form tracks and deep musical journeys, this is your station. Sometimes mellow, sometimes hard — always three hours of nonstop, commercial-free music, flowing together the way great radio once did… with just a little of that seventies weirdness mixed in for fun. Headphones are recommended. Every track is decompressed and remastered before it reaches the airwaves, bringing the music back to life the way it was meant to be heard. Music that hasn’t seen the light of day on radio for many years… returning again through the signal. It’s all about the music — nothing more. Let the sound carry you. Join us.

Incredible Classic Rock Set tonight! Starting with some great tunes from Bob Weir, Windwood & Clapton, Jeff Healey, some great tunes from the 4 lads from Liverpool, Terry Kath, David Crosby, Creedence, Ozzy, 4 Blondes, Everlast, ZZZZ, Robinson Brothers, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Small Faces, Rival Sons, Doobie Brothers, George Harrison, Moody Blues. What more could you ask for on a cold evening? WOW! Put on some headphones / Bluetooth in your Car! Remastered for the most whole musical experience. What more could you ask for? I hope you love it as much as I did! Enjoy! This is an FM Broadcast on North Carolina Public Radio. No Ads, no Promotion, no Money involved—just the Love of Music. Classic Rock and Progressive Rock! If you like long-form plays, this is your station, sometimes mellow, sometimes hard. 3 hours of nonstop commercial-free music with a flow you will enjoy and a little weirdness for fun to break the tunes. If you are into headphones, this is your venue, as all the music played is decompressed and remastered before it hits the airwaves. It's all about the music and nothing more; you will feel the flow! Music that hasn't seen the light of day on any radio station for many years, along with the weirdness of the "70s.... Join us today!

It’s beginning to look like Classic Rock! No, not Omega's Christmas Show that is next week! Four hours of remastered Classic Rock featuring these cuts from the great writers and performers from the Classic Rock era. Moody Blues, John Kay & Steppenwolf, a few cuts from the boys from Liverpool, Crash Test Dummies, Beck, Mike Pinera with Iron Butterfly & Blues Image, Shocking Blue, Manfred Mann, May Blitz, Bowie, John Popper, Richardson Brothers, Ritchie Blackmore, In Living Color, Dave Meniketti, Stone the Crows, Strawberry Alarm Clock, The Band, Badfinger, Kinks, Train, Petty, Greg Lake, Ozzie, Marmalade, Loggins & Messina, Procol Harum. Not in any particular order. WOW! Put on some headphones / Bluetooth in your Car! Remastered for the most whole musical experience. What more could you ask for? I hope you love it as much as I did! Enjoy! This is an FM Broadcast on North Carolina Public Radio. No Ads, no Promotion, no Money involved—just the Love of Music. Classic Rock and Progressive Rock! If you like long-form plays, this is your station, sometimes mellow, sometimes hard. 3 hours of nonstop commercial-free music with a flow you will enjoy and a little weirdness for fun to break the tunes. If you are into headphones, this is your venue, as all the music played is decompressed and remastered before it hits the airwaves. It's all about the music and nothing more; you will feel the flow! Music that hasn't seen the light of day on any radio station for many years, along with the weirdness of the "70s.... Join us today!

Excellent night tonight! Pull out some old vinyl from the 70s with some music that has not been on any FM station for many, many years. Started off with some Yes, and ELP. Then 4 hours of great classic Rock! Remember Wild Wind? Silas Crane? Waning Crescent? Milo Blackwood?Astral Gardens? How about ELO? Jeff Lynn? Frank Zappa? Jim Morrison? Ritchie Blackmore? Deep Purple? The Doors? Robin Trower? What more could you ask for? I hope you love it as much as I did! Enjoy! This is an FM Broadcast on North Carolina Public Radio. No Ads, no Promotion, no Money involved. Just the Love of Music. Classic Rock and Progressive Rock! If you like long-form plays, this is your station, sometimes mellow, sometimes hard. 3 hours of nonstop commercial-free music with a flow you will enjoy and a little weirdness for fun to break the tunes. If you are into headphones, this is your venue, as all the music played is decompressed and remastered before it hits the airwaves. It's all about the music and nothing more; you will feel the flow! Music that hasn't seen the light of day on any radio station for many years, along with the weirdness of the "70s.... Join us today!