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Page Wilson died back in March, and the Richmond music scene will never be quite the same. Page was a player and host of the most popular “real music” radio show in Richmond—Out of the Blue Radio Revue. He had an ego the size of Texas and was as obstreperous as an oilman. But he had a heart, and a generosity of spirit toward his fellow musicians, that was on par with Alaska, and just that wide open and damned near as wild. To say he’ll be missed—by musicians and music lovers alike—is an understatement.
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Page Wilson died back in March, and the Richmond music scene will never be quite the same. Page was a player and host of the most popular “real music” radio show in Richmond—Out of the Blue Radio Revue. He had an ego the size of Texas and was as obstreperous as an oilman. But he had a heart, and a generosity of spirit toward his fellow musicians, that was on par with Alaska, and just that wide open and damned near as wild. To say he’ll be missed—by musicians and music lovers alike—is an understatement.
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Page Wilson: Into The Blue, Part 1
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Page Wilson died last month, and the Richmond music scene will never be quite the same. Page was a player, singer, songwriter and host of the most popular “real music” radio show in Richmond—Out of the Blue Radio Revue. Decidedly non-clear channel. It was the local equivalent of “A Prairie Home Companion” where Lake Wobegon became the Chickahominy Swamp. Its creator had an ego the size of Texas. And he was obstreperous as an oilman. But he had a heart, and a generosity of spirit toward his fellow musicians, that was on par with Alaska, and just that wide open and damned near as wild. To say he’ll be missed—by musicians and music lovers alike—is an understatement.
In Richmond, Virginia Page Wilson had his hand in most musical events. The Irish Festival, held each year on Church Hill, was no exception. He lined up the bands, played a fe...
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