A recent listener called in and said, “What could be better than a nice Sunday morning, a hot cup of coffee, and listening to bluegrass gospel music on the radio?” Rise When the Rooster Crows aims to provide at least the last third of that prescription as it provides bluegrass and old-time gospel music every Sunday morning from 6-8 am. 

 Since 1972, WYSO has been providing bluegrass music during Rise When the Rooster Crows to greater Dayton, Ohio bluegrass listeners.  Dayton, Ohio, and the WYSO listening area, has always been a “hotbed” of bluegrass music, due largely to the number of Appalachian families who migrated to this area’s industrial employment and brought their music with them. 

 Tune in early on Sundays as Rise When the Rooster Crows continues this tradition with gospel offerings from the likes of Bill Monroe and the Stanley Brothers. You’ll also hear Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Ricky Skaggs, IIIrd Tyme Out and some great a cappella offerings. We also announce local events when submitted in writing in advance.

 Your local hosts are committed to providing excellent bluegrass gospel music during Rise When the Rooster Crows. We’re proud to be a part of "Public Radio for the Miami Valley" and encourage you to listen and support the programming we provide.


If you would like to contact the hosts of the show, here's their email addresses:

Joe Colvin:   jcolvin6740@yahoo.com

Steve Shaw:   sd612612@aol.com