VRN Curators

Born and raised metalhead, evolved into music fan of all genres.

"The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect
So hard to earn, so easily burned
In the fullness of time
A garden to nurture and protect"

Rush "The Garden" 

Lyrics by Neil Peart RIP

In the summer of 1997 17kandles had their first DJ experience that took place at WJCU 88.7 in Cleveland, OH. 

Throughout life many hours were spent listening to music. If it was radio it usually was college radio (left of the dial) or Cleveland’s Alternative channel in the early 90s. Mainly, music was taken in via cd or by cassette mixtapes. Much of the earlier years as a kid becoming a teenager, many people were turned on to new music they hadn’t heard before. This continues… Read Full Bio

Proud to be a VRN Curator, Johntt was first introduced to the hits at age 10 , listening to the legendary WABC out of NYC. Cousin Brucie and Dan Ingram were spinning the “Stacks of Wax” and young John was hooked.

A mere 6 years later John would begin selling those Stacks of Wax, which he would do for the next 25 years.

And now , the last piece of the puzzle, playing the tunes for all of you.

Listen to John on Mondays at 2 PM ET for a quick Lunchtime Grabbag, Wednesday at… Read Full Bio

Metalhead and all around music geek who is into and plays a wide variety of music. This is my first venture into radio and having a blast! 
Bringing you the deeper side of all the music I grew up listening to or 
discovered as a teenager and beyond!

Dead City Radio: Monday Nights @ 7pm PT/10pm ET. 
"Your deep dive into Hard Rock and Heavy Metal"

Pineapple's Popup Tiki Tiki Tiki Shack Show (🍍's Popup Tiki³ Shack Show): Popup!… Read Full Bio

Stewart from SoCal - First time creator, long time listener.

And one said "I know 
I've seen his face 
I wonder who he is" 
The other said "probably 
Just another clown 
Working on something big"   - Tom Petty

Twitter - @Stewart65
Instagram- @oldguyinsocal
 

Ted has been an avid music fan his entire life, listening to his portable AM radio , trying to guess the top 10 songs  when he was 7 years old.  

He played guitar and keyboards in several local bands.  "Small town bars are the best place to play!".  

Now retired after 35 years working as an RN,  Ted loves playing music in his home studio and sharing music with listeners on his radio shows.

I was born the son of a lawless man...or was I born to be wild?  

Was I born in Saginaw, Michigan...Or was I born in a crossfire hurricane?

Socials below...

Currently working on getting this damn site up and running for the users of the VRN.

Top 5 Losers - Wednesdays @ Noon Eastern - My favorite part of Top 5 Tuesdays was the next day when they would discuss the entries that just didn't make the cut.  So now I play numbers 6-15 and then hand pick a bunch of the other losers that should have gotten more respect.

Group Therapy - Sundays @ Noon Eastern - This is mainly for the VRN Curators to be able to call in and ask questions… Read Full Bio

My Story? OK

It was never easy for me, I was born a poor black child. I remember the days with my family singing and dancing on the porch in Mississippi.

As far as my musical journey, I don't usually talk about my first concert, but my second concert was Queen with Billy Squire opening back in 1982. From there I've seen and probably forgotten more concerts than many people see in their lives. 

I played drums through middle school and high school and still do steering… Read Full Bio

Joel grew up on the North shore of the big lake they call Gitche Gumee, he got his first radio in 72, of course it was to listen to the Canada Russia Summit Series.Self proclaimed Overlord of the VRN Canadian operations. Played a few instruments, or tried to, until the Lord spoke and said, “put the instruments down son, here’s a stereo” Deejayed in the club scene for a decade, enjoyed the  bands, the girls and the lifestyle, sadly it was time to grow up and the rails called.

The… Read Full Bio

Redandblackdj (aka Brandon J) is been a DJ/Host for more than 12 years. What started as a simple love of music and entertaining turned into a fun side job. Hosted karaoke tthroughout those years as well so enjoy singing a song as much as playing one. Join me Monday evenings from 8 - 10 est right here on VRN for a night of danceable tunes and Friday nights for Common Thread Radio from 8- 10:30pm EST

When Ed was a wee boy, listening to WFIL 560am in Philadelphia he became a fan of Elton John.  When Elton came to town he had his sister get tickets,and they sold so fast she could not get 2 seats together. When they did finally go, Ed was hooked.  He knew this was where he wanted to be; and that is how a lifelong addiction to music and live shows began.   

An avid concertgoer since the 70's. Ed has been to literally thousands of concerts (yes he has a list).  … Read Full Bio

Paul grew up in the 60s and 70s with a music loving family.  Heard around the house was a wide and varied selection of genres. Any one or all of these can be heard on a show from PianoTunerPaul. 

Rock.. Rythm+Blues.. Reggea.. Soul.Funk.. Motown.. Folk.. Counttry.. Bluegrass.

.Americana..Blues..Jazz..Jamband...Prog..

Even Classical..Choral or Opera..and sub genres of all of those...

.I might play a little Hip Hop but probably no Disco

Radio Free VRN. 

Wednesday 10a-Noon Eastern and Sunday nights 8-9:30 Eastern. You’ll never know what you’ll get. Well, you will get Tori Time 🎹👩🏼‍🦰

Jan has been involved with music in one way or another since the age of 17.  She was mentored by a local on air personality who saw that she had something in her even before she did. Thanks to him, she found a path that has been an amazing journey for her entire life. 

Jan is super happy to be part of the Volumaniacs Radio Network and becoming a curator for her own shows is absolute creative freedom! It reminds her of her days in radio doing the all request shows, where… Read Full Bio

Host of Awake n Bake Morning Show .. I grew up with so many influence's from all genres of music .. My shows reflect that .. I love Hip Hop, Jazz, Classic Rock, Jam bands, Indie, Pop, just about everything under the Sun .. Most importantly, I Love playing Music for all my Friends and Family 

90s girl at heart, with a love for new music and most things that make me wanna dance.

Murdering the dancefloor once a month!

Greetings!

Gretchen here:

Wife to Jay, mom to a moody kid, fur mom to a zoo. I also do this entire saving your llife thing as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Aside from those things I'm also a music nut and baseball fanatic.

Grew up "Deep In the heart of Texas" as the song goes. Music was always playing in our house growing up and I can blame my parents for my concert addiction.

I'm a llittle bit country and a llittle bit rock and roll? I never know how to… Read Full Bio

I find music…music finds me…I share it with you…and it’s free!