Sleepy John Sandidge prepares for ‘Please Stand By’ swan song
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KPIG’s “Please Stand By” has brought touring and local musicians to perform live on the two-hour Sunday morning radio show dating back 35 years, and Sleepy John Sandidge has big things in store for Aug. 6, his last turn behind the mic at 107.5 FM.
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The word has come down this week that the legendary Sleepy John Sandidge is prepping for what will be his last go-round hosting the wonderful weekly live-music show on KPIG called “Please Stand By.” The two-hour Sunday morning show has brought in touring and local musicians to perform live on the radio dating back 35 years, as one of the last shows of its kind in the country.
Sandidge, who turns 84 this fall, has decided to go out with a big on-air bash Aug. 6, live on KPIG (107.5 FM). We’ll certainly look back in fondness at John’s amazing career as we get closer.