WPAQ Merry Go Round
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The third longest running live broadcast in radio histroy originates from the home of the Downtown Cinema each week. Host Clyde Johnson welcomes bluegrass and old-time groups to step up to the mike for a rousing two and a half hours of music, laughter, and flat footing. Groups are welcome!
Held Every Saturday morning at 11am-1:30pm
WPAQ Merry Go Round
218 Rockford St.
Mount Airy, NC 27030 Mount Airy NC
Phone : (336)786-7998 (Always call and confirm events.)
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The Hollows Motel
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Downtown Cinema Theatre
Site of the nation's third longest- running live radio Bluegrass and Old-Time music show. Local AM radio station, WPAQ 740AM, is the founder of the show called "The Saturday Morning Merry Go Round" which happens every Saturday at 11 am-1:30
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