The Bear 1640

The Bear 1640 is exactly what you'd expect from a small-town AM station and that's a good thing. One minute you'll hear Hank Williams, the next a deep cut from the Rolling Stones. The announcer sounds like he's been doing this since the 70s, probably has. It's not slick. It's not polished. That's the charm. The music selection feels like someone actually cares: no algorithm here. You'll hear oddities, local bands you've never heard of, and the occasional weather report that takes five minutes. The afternoons can drag a bit with too much talk, but the weekend shows make up for it with deeper cu…