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Hi from across the pond. Ive just bought myself an iStream radio that links to the internet via Wi-Fi and im looking for good internet radio stations (for anyone who doesnt know - some are purely internet and some 'normal' radio stations also broadcast via the internet). Ive found American Graffiti radio which is ok... its a real shame the Wolfman isnt still around. Can anyone recommend any others with a fifties/sixties kinda feel?

Here are 130+ 50-60s internet radio sites you can try from one page;

Listen to Free 50s Music Online - Live365 Internet Radio

Its too many isnt it, too much choice, i dont know where to start. I believe theres over 15000 internet radio stations and increasing.
I wondered if any stood out in the US, if theres any that are highly regarded in the Hot Rod community.
btw DC - ive just bought a Deuce Coupe.. im waiting for it to arrive, will post details and pics when it does.

Originally Posted by BaronVonVankel

btw DC - ive just bought a Deuce Coupe.. im waiting for it to arrive, will post details and pics when it does.

Forgot to do this... This was my 'freshly imported from Connecticut' cars show debut nearly a year ago..
Since then its won a couple of trophies.. NSRA UK Best of Show at Dragstalgia 2015 and Best Hot Rod at a local Hot Rod clubs show..
The car behind is a friends Model A Phaeton, also imported from the US.

Live365 Radio is gone. They shut down just after the first of the year - Live365 suffers a collision of misfortunes, lays off most employees and vacates office – RAIN News

Two i listen to quite a bit are..

http://american-graffiti.playtheradio.com/

Currently as i type im listening to The Wolfman Jack show episode 28 on American Graffiti radio.

and, having imported a car from Connecticut, i found..

B1073 Streaming Page - B107.3 FM

These suffer from the usual problems of playing the same stuff over and over and some annoying adverts but otherwise theyre quite good.

I have found that a lot of promising stations with names like Route 66 and American Road radio are not American at all with DJs speaking in Romanian or whatever.

There seems to be a bewildering number of local radio stations in the US to trawl through. I guess from the lack of recommendations that there are not many stations that specifically appeal to the Hot Rodding community. Shame really.. theres a business opportunity for someone

Originally Posted by BaronVonVankel

There seems to be a bewildering number of local radio stations in the US to trawl through. I guess from the lack of recommendations that there are not many stations that specifically appeal to the Hot Rodding community. Shame really.. theres a business opportunity for someone

As you've said, the "...bewildering number of local radio stations in the US..." points to the fact that unless you're in the wilds of Wyoming or North Dakota you've probably got a pretty wide selection of radio stations to choose from by trolling the dial. Thus there's not as much need for internet radio. Now I'm sure that there are folks that will say they tune in via computer every day, but for me it's just not something I do.

I got the internet radio because i used to go to an American style Diner (Kens Diner now closed) which always had an American radio station playing and i wanted to recreate that feel.

This is my diner set at home..

I always find it quite interesting that our American car culture and culture in general for the 50-70's is actually stronger in other countries than it is in the US, I must applaud you Kiwi's, Brits and Australians. I live 75 miles from where Route 66 was actually born (Springfield MO) and you have know idea how many have heard of it but know nothing about or much less drove it, that includes some "car" guys. I drive 66 as often as I can (the real route not just crossing it or driving a few miles) an I am truley amazed and even thrilled to see the guest books signed by foreigners but not many Americans, per capita I would say you guys have more true car culture guys than we have even thought about having. Thanks for your intrest and keeping Americana alive no matter where you are, and I love the diner seating, we still see that around here in small towns with Mom & Pop restaurants! Best of luck Matt

Thanks Matt for the kind reference to Kiwis.
American cars were relatively common in NZ pre WWII, but English cars predominated immediately post war due to our trading arrangements with Britain.
So 'new' American cars became a rarity; and therefore were much sought after.
When something is rare; it becomes almost a fixation to either own one or to find out as much as possible about them...hence the Kiwi fascination with American cars and road trips.

(That's not the full story; rather a brief synopsis...obviously there are many other factors that have to be taken into consideration.)

And as for your fellow citizens not showing the interest that 'foreigners' do?
It's the same the whole world over mate...we've got a bloody gorgeous and relatively easily climbed mountain right in our own back yard. It's the first thing I see every morning.
Have I ever climbed it?
Nah...I got half-way up once to Tahurangi Hut on the Stratford side, and as far up as Kahui Hut on this side...and both times turned around and went home.
So mea culpa for not seeing my own country before I left home!

Most of 66 from Joplin to Springfield is intact but most of it was renamed to Missouri 96. Since my late wife and her parents are both buried overlooking old 66 about half way to Joplin, I travel it often driving as much of the old route as possible. Last year I met johnboy, Rosie, and their son at the intersection of 96 and 39 and took them along the original part of 66 that still exists. This year I plan on finding the part from Springfield to Fort Leonard Wood that I know is still there.
As far as the music goes I tired of finding 50's and 60's music and since I have a decent cd and record collection I make my own. I have Alpine radios and 6 disc changers in both the Vette and the Dakota and rarely if ever have the radio on anything except for the changer option.
Springfield is finally waking up to the fact of how popular 66 is and has dedicated to restoring as much of the history as possible. A little late, but better late than never.
BTW, I managed to drive 66 from San Bernardino, Ca. to where it takes off towards Chicago in 62 and 64. It was part Interstate by 64.

Thanks for that Ken; that was most appreciated.
I wouldn't have found it if I'd been left to my devices!

I don't want to hijack the thread, but wanted to say I have the map series with the original route, lotta cool things from Springfield to Ft. Leonardwood, Devils Elbow, Hookers Pass and some of the only original 4 lane of 66 since it was used to transport military vehicles during the war. I already have registred for the Route 66 Birthplace car show in Aug, suppose to be 23000 spectators, I also applaud Springfield for embracing the history, your right late but at least they figured it out! Johnboy as always you speak wisdom!

Originally Posted by Matthyj

I always find it quite interesting that our American car culture and culture in general for the 50-70's is actually stronger in other countries than it is in the US, I must applaud you Kiwi's, Brits and Australians. Thanks for your intrest and keeping Americana alive no matter where you are, and I love the diner seating, we still see that around here in small towns with Mom & Pop restaurants! Best of luck Matt

This was Kens Diner which was great for being able to park in front and see the cars from inside...





We now go to AJ's Diner instead which really doesnt look the part from the outside but hides a secret within.
Its actually a Motorcycle Dealership but they clear the bikes out of the showroom to make a dance floor for events

Thats great, I wish we had something like that around here! Love the pic's!