A one-hour live radio show broadcast from the Colwell Opera House at Crossroads Village that features live musical performances by guest artists and Village entertainers.

Our host for the “Huckleberry Radio Hour,” Michael J. Thorp, will educate us all on the history of live radio and provide direction on how to participate in this live radio show. So please arrive promptly by 6:40 pm to enjoy every aspect of the Huckleberry Radio Hour!

Live—from the Colwell Opera House at Genesee County Park’s Crossroads Village, Michigan…It’s “"The Huckleberry Radio Hour",” the first live radio show produced in Mid-Michigan in a generation.
“The Huckleberry Radio Hour” is a throwback to those old radio days, with a lot of today included. Each show features Michigan’s Troubadour—Neil Woodward—a man who has entertained thousands over the years with his fiddle and stories. The host and producer of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour” is well-known local broadcaster, Michael J. Thorp, who also is joined by The Flint Jubilee Chorale, Gary Weisenberg, and The Huckleberry Players.

The “Huckleberry Radio Hour” will have a special guest artist on each show.

These live radio events will air once a month throughout the summer. Every “Huckleberry Radio Hour” will begin at 7:00 pm, and can be heard on WFNT.
Michael J. Thorp, who directs and hosts the show, said “when you think of the ‘Huckleberry Radio Hour,’ think of a combination of those classic radio shows, ‘The Grand Ole Opry’ and ‘A Prairie Home Companion.’ If you don’t have memories of those old radio days, ‘The Huckleberry Radio Hour’ will give you some.”

The music, the commercials—even the sound effects—all will be performed live as part of the production. Veteran local actor and director Jon Coggins joins the cast as the Foley Artist. That means he will creates all of the sound effects used on the show.

The “Huckleberry Radio Hour” also will feature its own soap opera, “As the Village Turns.” It will look at the trials and tribulations of the residents of historic Crossroads Village, Michigan. There will be story-telling and a lot of music and fun in a jam-packed hour of live entertainment—all on your radio, and all live—start to finish.

Since the “Huckleberry Radio Hour” is a “live” radio show, the studio audience plays an important role. As Michael J. Thorp says, “The audience is an essential part of the show. Without their response, it’s not ‘Live’ radio.”

Tickets to the broadcast of the “Huckleberry Radio Hour” are limited. You must call 810.736.7100, ext. 6, or 800.648.7275, ext. 6, or e-mail your request to the reservation office. Hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Tickets are $5.00 and available for purchase online, or by calling 810.736.7100, ext. 6. If you own a current Village pass, admission to the “Huckleberry Radio Hour” is free, but you must reserve your Radio Hour tickets in advance in order to take advantage of this offer.