John Timmons
Host/Producer, WFPKOriginally from Evansville Indiana, John discovered Louisville in 1976 when he arrived for a job at Karma Records on Bardstown Road. From day one, this was his home. Stints at other local music stores followed, including Vine and Phoenix Records, then operating a mail-order record business from his Old Louisville apartment and van.
He opened the first ear X-tacy store in 1985. After a successful 26 year run, it was time to move on. John is also the founder of the "Keep Louisville Weird" campaign, co-founder of LIBA, the Louisville Business Alliance (Buy Local First) and has been on the board of directors for The Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS), The Americana Music Association, and The Association For Independent Music in addition to LIBA.
Music has always been his driving passion since childhood. His most important passions also include his lovely wife Denise, and Olive, the sweetest cat in the world. He is extremely proud to be a part of WFPK and Louisville Public Media family; it's a natural progression in his next chapter.
Email John at jtimmons@lpm.org.
You can hear John Monday through Friday from 9am to noon.
Listen to the most recent episodes of John's Morning Show:
John's Recent Playlists:
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Blondshell Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song “T&A”
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Japanese Breakfast announce new LP sharing first single "Orlando in Love"
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Susanna Hoffs & Elvis Costello Share Their Cover Of The Rolling Stones “Connection”
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Kathleen Edwards shares beautiful cover of R.E.M.'s "Sweetness Follows"
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Julien Baker & TORRES share their debut single "Sugar In The Tank"
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Saratoga is the latest album from Atlanta's Eddie 9V
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Al Green shares his soulful cover of R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts"
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Sunny War is joined by Tré Burt for "Scornful Heart"
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Sea Lemon's "Crystals" features Death Cab for Cutie's Benjamin Gibbard
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Southern Avenue Unveils New Song “Found A Friend In You” Celebrating Their Bond As A Band And Family