Playing tunes for the masses! Trying to mix it up!

Join NC’s own musical muse, Beck Black, for a charming sonic vacation, that airs on Wednesdays at 1PM (ET) and Saturdays at 5PM (ET). Tune in to Beck Black’s Beach Shack, chill out with a multi-genre storytelling adventure, and ride a wave of sound from the 1920’s through today.

Bill Cole is The Voice of the Dolphins, calling our local basketball games live! He is also the past host of First and Cole, a show devoted to the recap of national sporting events each week.

I moved to the island in April of 2018 and started The Outdoor Shower Power Hour back in January of 2019 from 7-8pm. Once the 6-7pm slot opened, I grabbed it to have a two-hour slot! My setlists typically consist of a unique word in each of the song titles. The music mainly ranges from the 1950’s – 1980’s with a sprinkle of current day artists as well. You are likely to hear Classic Rock, Rhythm & Blues, Southern Rock, Gospel and more. I like to start with slower paced songs while gradually increasing the pace until I get to the closing song. I play two songs and then chime in with some song or artists facts about what was just played. So, grab your shower caps and some soap on a rope and head on into The Shower on Monday nights!

Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, NC, Dave Brewer is a musician, promoter, talent buyer, DJ, restaurateur, writer, community organizer, mountain lover, devoted hubs, OG mama’s boy and award-winning class clown. He began producing episodes of the Brewer World Tour Radio Hour for WOVV in November of 2020, and stays at the Sound Front Inn annually the week after Labor Day.

A Life In Rock launched on WOVV in September 2015 after many visits to the island. Drawing on decades as a performer—mostly in Australia—the show highlights Aussie classic rock rarely heard in the US, mixed with international hits, album tracks, and deep cuts. Broadcast from my home studio in Pittsburgh and sometimes live from WOVV’s studio, the show often features lively on-air duets with WOVV favorite Tommy Hutcherson!

Gary Mitchell, host of "The Ocracoke Music Sampler", was born in Burlington, NC but as an adventurous young man moved to Ocracoke Island to teach school in 1978. His performing career began in the ninth grade with the duo "Ham & Eggs", and continues with his current ensemble "Molasses Creek" who have toured nationally and released 13 albums over a thirty year span. Gary is the founder and co-director of "The Ocrafolk Festival" which has been in existence since the year 2000. He has also operated a small recording studio here on the island for many years, which is the source of material for his WOVV radio program. Gary lives here on the island with his wife, and talented artist, Kitty Mitchell.

After a career in the finance field, I decided to pursue lifelong desires to participate in music as a radio host and harmony singer. I've been blessed to be able to do both for nearly 30 years. WOVV has helped me expand the breadth of music I present. My YouTube channel (jim bakay) includes videos of some of my performances as well as those of some colleagues.

“Eclectic as Always” – “The music of the BETTER part of the Twentieth Century” –  “The Hits from the Twenties through the Nineties” … familiar phrases that I use during my WOVV spot, “Island Morning Mix,”. I’m one of the veterans here at WOVV and a hopeless Yankee from the Philadelphia area. Yet, I spend about 3 months of each year in Ocracoke. Tune in to see what’s up on Tuesday and Saturday mornings…I think you will be hooked!

Co-host with Tommy Hutcherson on The Rockin’ Radio Show in May of 2021 spotlighting on Classic Rock, Blues and killer older tunes.

Every week, LeAnne Astin and her husband/producer Ted choose a show theme based on what’s happening on the island or around the OBX, then put together a playlist of amazing and rarely heard music based on the theme. From rock to reggae, psychedelia to psychobilly, funk to folk, swing to soul, blues to bluegrass, gospel to glam…show tunes, kids music, parodies and novelties, too…almost anything is on the table.  They also throw in musical history, fun facts, and more than a few bad puns. It all adds up to a sometimes cool, sometimes strange, but always interesting and eclectic mix.

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I am Mark Head, host of THE MUSIC IN MY HEAD radio show. I am a fan of almost all kinds of music!!! Love listening to new to me music!!! Big Fan of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, JJ Grey and Mofro and I love 80s music!! Check out my show at noon on Monday's, I think that you will like what you hear!!

Born & bred O'cocker turned punk rocker, DJ Catbird invites you to join him for Full Throttle. The show where the Dr Seuss of musical mis-use serves up plenty of punk rock flavor, without fear or favor, for your earhole to savor.

Matt The Cat spent the 2000s hosting “The Night Prowl Show” on XM’s 50s on 5, spotlighting early rock & roll and R&B legends like Lloyd Price and James Burton. He also created “Harlem,” focusing on post-WWII R&B. A radio veteran since age 13, Matt studied at Emerson College and has interviewed icons like Peter Wolf. He currently hosts a weekly syndicated rhythm and blues show called the “Juke In The Back,” which airs on both public and commercial radio stations nationally. “Juke In The Back” has been serving up 1940s and ’50s R&B since 2010.

Peter Vankevich moved to Ocracoke on Feb. 1, 2012. Five weeks later he launched his music radio show, Theme Tunes, running Mondays, 8-10 pm and rebroadcast on Friday’s 6-8 pm. He also hosts What’s Happening on Ocracoke, a news/cultural show on Friday mornings, 11:30 am. His third show, Songs to Share, is an impromptu program where members and special guests bring in a playlist and have a chance to get on-air.

Robert Raborn is our founder, board member and holder of the original vision! We still get to hear Robert on the air during special events such as local concerts and interviews.

Tunes with Teaster host, Sara Teaster, moved to Ocracoke permanently in 2019 and started her show in 2021. Her love of rock ‘n roll began with her parents' record collection, always gravitating towards their Beatles albums. Music has always been a part of her life, spending most of her vacation time in her 20’s traveling to see concerts and keeps a bucket list of shows still to see. When not working on her own show she works with local non-profits on project management and social media and has been the Afterschool Radio Club coach for student-driven radio shows for the past four years.

Down Creek Blues has been a staple of the WOVV program mix since early 2011. I play a wide mix of the old-time blues performers, the well-known greats, and the up-and-coming blues artists of today. Sometimes I sneak in a little jazz as well! You’re also likely to hear me show up in the studio at other random times to play a wide mix of what I like, particularly old rock & roll. Keep listening!!

Playing some of my favorites and, hopefully, some of yours, too…since 2012.

I started my Rockin’ Radio Show in May of 2013 spotlighting on Classic Rock, Blues and killer older tunes.  I have a passion for live music and playing drums and have played live music on the island for over 30 years.  I served on the board of directors in 2014 & 2015, Co-Chaired the board in 2016 and now I’m Chairman of the Board for 2017.  I love WOVV and devote much time, energy and passion into making our Radio Station the best we can be. Please support local radio and please advise me of challenges that may need attention, without you we are not on the air.