Charlie Lockard is a prime example of how one man’s love of the Blues can touch numerous individuals and make a difference. To fulfill a life-long dream of doing a Blues radio show, Charlie purchased two hours of radio time in 1989, learned the board himself, worked from his own record collection and gave birth to the “Goodtime Charlie’s Got The Blues” radio program. As Charlie discovered an avid Blues fan base in his rural Pennsylvania area, he co-founded the Billtown Blues Association in 1990. From that organization, came the Billtown Blues Festival. Today, he continues as the on-air Blues voice for two hours every Sunday morning on WZXR, Williamsport Pennsylvania’s “home of Rock ’n’ Roll.” Once that show is over, Charlie drives 50 miles to host a second show on the Susquehanna University station.
