WQFS

On air

8:00 am – 10:00 am · ET

WQFS · 90.9 · NC

Bluegrass traditional and new, Old Time

About the show

Roy Moore is an absolute institution in North Carolina bluegrass radio, having served as a premier voice and community pillar for over 35 years. Broadcasting straight from Greensboro, North Carolina, Roy has been a community DJ at WQFS 90.9 FM since 1990. WQFS is the highly acclaimed, student-run radio voice of Guilford College, and Roy’s impact on the station goes far beyond his weekend time slot. He pulls double duty as the official Chief Broadcast Engineer for WQFS, personally spearheading massive studio renovations and technical overhauls to keep the station’s vinyl turntables, CD consoles, and transmitters operating flawlessly. Roy’s unparalleled dedication to the genre has earned him a stellar national reputation. For over two decades, his signature program, The Old Country Store, has served as a vital cultural lifeline for acoustic music fans across the Piedmont Triad region. His elite expertise and vast knowledge of musical rotation data make him a highly respected figure in the broader industry, where he serves as an official national chart reporting DJ for Bluegrass Today. On-Air Style & Sound Old, New & Mountain Blue: True to the show's signature curation style, Roy builds his weekly playlists around a masterful, authentic blend of All Bluegrass Old & New, seamlessly mixed with traditional Old-Time Mountain Music. The Saturday Morning Tradition: Airing live every Saturday morning from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, the show is meticulously structured to capture the warm, friendly atmosphere of a historic Southern general store. The Blueprint Legends: Listeners can expect to hear regular spins from the founding fathers of the genre, featuring pristine tracks from legends like Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs, Larry Sparks, and Bill Monroe. Fierce Independent Supporter: Leveraging his official chart-reporting status, Roy uses his platform to give prime airplay to independent, regional, and emerging bluegrass pickers, making his playlist a trusted destination for discovering fresh acoustic talent.