Art, I have done that, and within its limitations it does work. I don't think of them as "pirate" radio stations, though; just because Clear Channel doesn't own it does not mean it's illegal.

One of the radio stations that is playing my stuff is a little independent down in Ashland, Oregon. Small enough so they've still got DJs, and the DJs still control their own playlists. They broadcast, but not over a wide range--but they stream, and that's how I pick up their stuff from 300 miles away. (It's also how I picked up their stuff when I lived *ten* miles away. They are small.)

And that's the big headache in dealing with radio today. The ones that still control their playlists are all small, so you the promoter-artist have a longer row to hoe to get attention.

I might mention also that the main reason that radio station is playing my stuff is I know personally two of the DJs. I'm not sure I could have gotten airplay without that. So the row looks a little longer, don't it?

Joe

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