Magic Mushroom Hour with Omega
Magic Mushroom Hour w/ Omega On North Carolina Public Radio
You are stepping beyond the Dial, buckle up, the trip starts now!
This isn’t background music.
This isn’t safe rotation.
This is Magic Mushroom Hour w/ Omega.
Three hours of deep-cut Classic Rock and Progressive Rock — stretched out, remastered, and set free from the algorithm.
We step into epic, long-form prog. We let the blues breathe. We honor the weird. We celebrate the forgotten.
No radio edits.
No corporate fingerprints.
No playlists built by committee.
Just flow.
Omega guides the journey — sometimes mellow, sometimes heavy, sometimes beautifully strange — moving through extended prog explorations, blues-drenched grooves, Southern soul, cosmic rock, and the kind of tracks FM radio used to take chances on.
Every song is decompressed and remastered before it hits the airwaves. The quiet parts stay quiet. The loud parts hit hard. Headphones recommended. Car systems encouraged.
If you miss when albums were experiences…
If you like songs that stretch past seven minutes…
If you believe radio should still surprise you…
Welcome to Magic Mushroom Hour w/ Omega.
Turn it up. Let it breathe. Take the trip.
Podcast Description
Magic Mushroom Hour w/ Omega On North Carolina Public Radio
You are stepping beyond the Dial, buckle up, the trip starts now!
This isn’t background music.
This isn’t safe rotation.
This is Magic Mushroom Hour w/ Omega.
Three hours of deep-cut Classic Rock and Progressive Rock — stretched out, remastered, and set free from the algorithm.
We step into epic, long-form prog. We let the blues breathe. We honor the weird. We celebrate the forgotten.
No radio edits.
No corporate fingerprints.
No playlists built by committee.
Just flow.
Omega guides the journey — sometimes mellow, sometimes heavy, sometimes beautifully strange — moving through extended prog explorations, blues-drenched grooves, Southern soul, cosmic rock, and the kind of tracks FM radio used to take chances on.
Every song is decompressed and remastered before it hits the airwaves. The quiet parts stay quiet. The loud parts hit hard. Headphones recommended. Car systems encouraged.
If you miss when albums were experiences…
If you like songs that stretch past seven minutes…
If you believe radio should still surprise you…
Welcome to Magic Mushroom Hour w/ Omega.
Turn it up. Let it breathe. Take the trip.
Episodes

Jul 16, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
2hr 1 sec
📻 Tonight, the frequencies belong to the guitar players... the dreamers... and the musical explorers.
We begin with the unmistakable sound of Jeff Lynne and the hit machine known as Electric Light Orchestra, before opening another doorway through sound with one of the most imaginative recordings ever committed to vinyl — John Lennon's "I Am the Walrus."
From there we move to my favorite Rush song of all time, "Tom Sawyer," before beginning the first of many visits with the Allman Brothers Band throughout tonight's transmission.
An immortal classic from Pink Floyd follows, before we head south for some Texas blues with Stevie Ray Vaughan, then into the magic fingers of Alvin Lee and Ten Years After, where speed and soul comfortably shared the same stage.
The Southern journey continues with Warren Haynes, Asheville's own, and the mighty Gov't Mule, before settling into a special mini-set featuring the incomparable brothers Duane and Gregg Allman.
We'll revisit another Floyd masterpiece, complete with one of those unforgettable guitar solos that seem to suspend time itself.
Then it's time to climb aboard the Magic Carpet with John Kay and Steppenwolf, before opening another doorway through sound with Jim Morrison and The Doors.
The lads from Liverpool are waiting just around the corner with a sweet set of timeless songs, before the energy rises once again with a couple of selections from my favorite David Bowie era and some high-octane classics from Deep Purple.
As the night draws to a close, we'll return one final time to Jim Morrison, before easing into the beautiful guitar work of Elliott Randall and the timeless elegance of Procol Harum.
Some songs don't simply play...
they travel with us through life.
We listened in three dimensions.
It wasn't background noise.
It was an experience.
The music surrounded us...
filled the room...
and opened doors we never knew existed.
We follow the signal...
and let the music lead the way.
🌌 I am Omega... a traveler of frequencies.
Tonight we open another doorway through sound...
where guitars still sing...
where memories awaken...
and where the songs of the past continue to speak to the future.
Great songs.
Great writers.
Timeless sounds from another time.
Join us.

Jul 10, 2026
Jul 10, 2026
1hr 59 min
📻 Tonight, the frequencies celebrate the classics of Classic Rock.
There are songs...that become part of your life.
The kind you recognize after a single note.
The kind that can transport you across fifty years in an instant.The kind that never grow old.
Tonight's journey begins with two musicians at the absolute peak of their songwriting and vocal powers — Stephen Stills and David Crosby — with some truly beautiful and timeless creations.
From there, we move to Mason Proffit and the haunting anti-war anthem, "Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream," before continuing that spirit with Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock," brought to life by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Then it's on to one of my personal favorites, "Polk Salad Annie," before stepping through another doorway with Jim Morrison and The Doors.
We'll spend some time with one of my favorite songs from Yes, followed by a couple of unforgettable tunes from Loggins & Messina and Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull.
As the night deepens, we'll hear the magic of Plant and Page, the unmistakable sound of Joe Walsh, The Eagles, and Steve Winwood with Traffic.
An era when music was vibrant...
when songs were painted with emotion...
and when every performance carried the unmistakable signature of the artist who created it.
We listened in three dimensions.
It wasn't background noise.
It was an experience.
The music surrounded us...
filled the room...
and opened doors we never knew existed.
It gave us ideas.
It challenged us to think differently.
To question.
To dream.
To imagine a better future.
And somehow...
those songs still speak to us today.
We follow the signal...
and let the music lead the way.
🌌 I am Omega... a traveler of frequencies.
Tonight we open another doorway through sound...
where memories awaken...
where imagination still lives...
and where the songs of the past continue to speak to the future.
Great songs.
Great writers.
Timeless sounds from another time.
This is the Magic Mushroom Hour...
95.5 FM — Marshall, North Carolina.
No ads.
No promotion.
No money involved.
Just the love of music.
🎧 Headphones are recommended.
The signal is clearer now...
but the soul remains the same.
Join us.

Jul 3, 2026
Jul 3, 2026
2hr 2 sec
📻 Tonight, the frequencies celebrate the voices of Classic Rock.
There are singers...and then there are voices that become part of your life.
The kind you recognize after a single note.The kind that can transport you across fifty years in an instant.The kind that never grow old.
Tonight's journey begins with a couple of beautiful songs from the Moody Blues, where Justin Hayward's unmistakable voice opens another doorway through sound.
From there we move to one of my favorite vocal bands of all time, Uriah Heep, before riding into the freedom of the open highway with John Kay and Steppenwolf.
We'll spend some time with the unmistakable spirit of Neil Young, followed by songs from Graham Nash, Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood, a beautiful performance from Carole King, and then back to Steve Winwood during the unforgettable days of Blind Faith.
As the night unfolds, we'll settle into a long journey with the lads from Liverpool, before opening another chapter with David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young—four extraordinary musicians whose harmonies helped define an entire generation.
Then comes one of the voices that has always moved me...
Greg Lake.
Whether with King Crimson or Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Greg Lake possessed a voice that was both powerful and deeply human. Few singers could combine strength, emotion, and elegance the way he did.
We'll bring the evening home with more of Neil Young and the beautiful sounds of Firefall, letting the final notes drift into the night.
An era when music was vibrant...
When songs were painted with emotion...
When every performance carried the unmistakable signature of the artist who created it.
Some voices don't simply sing...
They tell stories.
Some songs don't simply entertain...
They become part of who we are.
Classic Rock has a remarkable ability to transport us to another era...
Not just to the music itself...but to the feelings, the hopes, and the dreams that surrounded it.
A time when the world seemed full of possibilities.
We listened in three dimensions.
It wasn't background noise.
It was an experience.
The music surrounded us...filled the room...and opened doors we never knew existed.
It gave us ideas.
It challenged us to think differently.
To question.
To dream.
To imagine a better future.
To open the world through our mind's eye.
Their songs became the soundtrack to a generation searching for meaning, freedom, and a better path forward.
And somehow...
those songs still speak to us today.
We follow the signal...
and let the music lead the way.
🌌 I am Omega... a traveler of frequencies.
Tonight we open another doorway through sound...
where soulful voices still echo...
where memories awaken...
where imagination still lives...
and where the songs of the past continue to speak to the future.
Great songs.
Great writers.
Timeless sounds from another time.
This is the Magic Mushroom Hour...
An FM transmission on 95.5 FM, Marshall, North Carolina.
No ads.
No promotion.
No money involved.
Just the love of music.
🎧 Every track is decompressed, remastered, and tuned from the original recordings—restoring the depth, warmth, and space these recordings were always meant to have.
The signal is clearer now...
but the soul remains the same.
So settle in...
turn the lights down low...
leave the noise of the world behind...
and let the frequencies carry you.
Join us.

Jul 2, 2026
Jul 2, 2026
2hr 2 sec
📻 Tonight, the frequencies celebrate the voices of Classic Rock.
There are singers...and then there are voices that become part of your life.
The kind you recognize after a single note.The kind that can transport you across fifty years in an instant.The kind that never grow old.
Tonight's journey begins with a couple of beautiful songs from the Moody Blues, where Justin Hayward's unmistakable voice opens another doorway through sound.
From there we move to one of my favorite vocal bands of all time, Uriah Heep, before riding into the freedom of the open highway with John Kay and Steppenwolf.
We'll spend some time with the unmistakable spirit of Neil Young, followed by songs from Graham Nash, Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood, a beautiful performance from Carole King, and then back to Steve Winwood during the unforgettable days of Blind Faith.
As the night unfolds, we'll settle into a long journey with the lads from Liverpool, before opening another chapter with David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young—four extraordinary musicians whose harmonies helped define an entire generation.
Then comes one of the voices that has always moved me...
Greg Lake.
Whether with King Crimson or Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Greg Lake possessed a voice that was both powerful and deeply human. Few singers could combine strength, emotion, and elegance the way he did.
We'll bring the evening home with more of Neil Young and the beautiful sounds of Firefall, letting the final notes drift into the night.
An era when music was vibrant...
When songs were painted with emotion...
When every performance carried the unmistakable signature of the artist who created it.
Some voices don't simply sing...
They tell stories.
Some songs don't simply entertain...
They become part of who we are.
Classic Rock has a remarkable ability to transport us to another era...
Not just to the music itself...but to the feelings, the hopes, and the dreams that surrounded it.
A time when the world seemed full of possibilities.
We listened in three dimensions.
It wasn't background noise.
It was an experience.
The music surrounded us...filled the room...and opened doors we never knew existed.
It gave us ideas.
It challenged us to think differently.
To question.
To dream.
To imagine a better future.
To open the world through our mind's eye.
Their songs became the soundtrack to a generation searching for meaning, freedom, and a better path forward.
And somehow...
those songs still speak to us today.
We follow the signal...
and let the music lead the way.
🌌 I am Omega... a traveler of frequencies.
Tonight we open another doorway through sound...
where soulful voices still echo...
where memories awaken...
where imagination still lives...
and where the songs of the past continue to speak to the future.
Great songs.
Great writers.
Timeless sounds from another time.
This is the Magic Mushroom Hour...
An FM transmission on 95.5 FM, Marshall, North Carolina.
No ads.
No promotion.
No money involved.
Just the love of music.
🎧 Every track is decompressed, remastered, and tuned from the original recordings—restoring the depth, warmth, and space these recordings were always meant to have.
The signal is clearer now...
but the soul remains the same.
So settle in...
turn the lights down low...
leave the noise of the world behind...
and let the frequencies carry you.
Join us.

Jun 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
2hr 2 sec
📻 Tonight the frequencies carry us back to a remarkable era...
An era when music was vibrant...when songs were painted with emotion...and every performance carried the unmistakable signature of the artist who created it.
We begin with the timeless joy of Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl," opening the door to another unforgettable musical journey.
Throughout tonight's transmission, we'll celebrate the extraordinary voice and artistry of David Clayton-Thomas, with selections spanning his remarkable career and the unforgettable music he created with Blood, Sweat & Tears. Few vocalists possessed his power, soul, and unmistakable style.
The journey continues with Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull, reminding us exactly what Progressive Rock could be when musicians refused to accept boundaries.
From there we move through the soulful harmonies of the Robinson brothers of The Black Crowes, then trade the concert hall for the dance floor with Jake and Elwood and the irresistible energy of The Blues Brothers.
We'll hear the wit and charm of Dr. Hook, drift into the groove of King Floyd, then settle into a couple of beautifully crafted songs from Steely Dan, where jazz, rock, and poetry meet.
A beautiful performance from Kansas reminds us why melody still matters, before the power and precision of Foreigner and the unmistakable energy of Billy Idol raise the temperature once again.
The night rolls on with Molly Hatchet's stirring rendition of "Dreams," honoring the legacy of Electric Flag, before moving through the glam brilliance of T. Rex, the sophisticated songwriting of Squeeze, and a beautiful performance from David Castro!
We'll close with Jackson Browne's "Doctor My Eyes," before returning one last time to the unforgettable voice of David Clayton-Thomas and the timeless sound of Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Some voices don't simply sing...
They tell stories.
Some songs don't simply entertain...
They become part of who we are.
We follow the signal...
and let the music lead the way.
🌌 I am Omega... a traveler of frequencies.
Tonight we open another doorway through sound...
where soulful voices still echo...where great musicians continue to inspire...and where the songs of the past still speak to the present.
Great songs.
Great writers.
Timeless sounds from another time.
This is the Magic Mushroom Hour...
An FM transmission on 95.5 FM, Marshall, North Carolina.
No ads.
No promotion.
No money involved.
Just the love of music.
🎧 Every track is decompressed, remastered, and tuned from the original recordings, restoring the depth, warmth, and space these recordings were always meant to have.
The signal is clearer now...
but the soul remains the same.
So settle in...turn the lights down low...leave the noise of the world behind...
and let the frequencies carry you.
Join us.
Classic Rock has a remarkable ability to transport us to another era...
Not just to the music itself, but to the feelings, the hopes, and the dreams that surrounded it.
A time when the world seemed full of possibilities.
We listened in three dimensions. It wasn't background noise.It was an experience.
The music surrounded us...filled the room...and opened doors we never knew existed.
It gave us ideas.
It challenged us to think differently.
To question.
To dream.
To imagine a better future.
To open the world through our mind's eye.
Their songs became the soundtrack to a generation searching for meaning, freedom, and a better path forward.
And somehow, those songs still speak to us today.
We follow the signal...
and let the music lead the way.
🌌 I am Omega... a traveler of frequencies.
Tonight we open another doorway through sound —
where memories awaken...
where imagination still lives...
and where the songs of the past continue to speak to the future.
Great songs.
Great writers.
Timeless sounds from another time.
Join us.

Jun 12, 2026
Jun 12, 2026
2hr
Another episode of the Magic Mushroom Hour is coming your way tonight...
A fun, jam-packed two hours of Classic Rock, Progressive Rock, and timeless sounds to help carry you through the night.
We begin in the colorful haze of the psychedelic era with a couple of unforgettable tunes from Strawberry Alarm Clock, before moving into the power and energy of The Who and Thin Lizzy.
From there, the signal shifts toward the storytelling and emotion of Adam Duritz and Counting Crows, followed by the Hoodoos, the alternative edge of the Smashing Pumpkins, and the mellow, reflective sounds of John Mayer.
Then we pick up the pace...
We'll spend some time with Steve Miller and the spirit of the San Francisco music scene, ride along with John Kay and Steppenwolf, and drift into the timeless groove of "Dancing Days."
The journey continues with a couple of tunes from everyone's favorite band from Liverpool, followed by the lush sounds of the Moody Blues, Stephen Stills and Manassas, then into the poetic darkness of Jim Morrison and The Doors, and the thoughtful songwriting of Jackson Browne.
We'll hear a couple of memorable tracks from Uriah Heep, followed by one of the greatest songs ever recorded — "Wooden Ships" from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Then it's on to a classic cut from the Charlie Daniels Band off the legendary Saddle Tramp album.
As the night deepens, we'll settle into a long set from Van Morrison, letting his voice and songwriting carry us into another place and time.
Then we bring it home...
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood, Rival Sons performing one of my favorite Creedence Clearwater Revival songs, the beautiful sounds of Harry Nilsson, and Tom Petty.
And as the final frequencies fade into the night, the Marshall Tucker Band will provide the soundtrack for our journey home.
Somewhere in these songs are pieces of our lives...old friends...summer nights...first loves...long drives...and memories waiting to be rediscovered.We follow the signal...and let the music lead the way. I am Omega... a traveler of frequencies.
Tonight we open another doorway through sound —
where memories awaken...where emotions linger...and where the songs of the past still breathe.
Great songs....Great writers.
Timeless sounds from another time.
This is the Magic Mushroom Hour —an FM transmission on 95.5 FM, Marshall, North Carolina.
No ads...No promotion....No money involved.
Just the love of music.
Classic Rock and Progressive Rock...
Sometimes mellow...sometimes hard...always a journey. Headphones are recommended.
Every track is decompressed, remastered, and tuned from the original recordings — restoring the depth, warmth, power, and space these songs were meant to have.
The signal is clearer now...but the soul remains the same.So settle in...turn the lights down low...leave the noise of the world behind...
and let the frequencies carry you.
Join us.

Jun 5, 2026
Jun 5, 2026
1hr 59 min
It's amazing how a song can unlock a memory...
A melody, a guitar phrase, a harmony you've not heard in years — and suddenly you're transported back to another time, another place, another version of yourself.
Tonight, the frequencies bring us Déjà Vu.
We begin with the timeless sounds of the Young Rascals, Sly & The Family Stone, and the mysterious voice of Jinx Dawson, before heading south with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Then it's on to a beautiful tune from Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull, followed by the rich and unforgettable sound of Procol Harum.
Along the way, the signal awakens memories of the Fabulous Flippers, one of the great Midwest bands that once filled dance halls and summer nights with music and energy.
The journey continues through the sounds of Fleetwood Mac, Susan Tedeschi, and Jim Croce, before spending some time with the lads from Liverpool who forever changed the course of popular music.
We'll hear Los Lonely Boys, Steely Dan, The Pretenders, and classic songs from James Taylor, along with a beautiful Bob Dylan composition interpreted through the soulful voice of Susan Tedeschi.
As the night unfolds, we'll drift through a couple of sweet and reflective tunes from Cat Stevens, revisit a classic from Elton John, and then move into the powerful partnership of Paul Kossoff and Paul Rodgers.
And because every great journey deserves a memorable ending, we'll close with John, Paul, George, and Ringo, followed by a mellow farewell from Fleetwood Mac and the timeless harmonies of Simon & Garfunkel.
Somewhere in these songs are pieces of our lives...
old friends...
summer nights...
first loves...
long drives...
and memories waiting to be rediscovered.
We follow the signal... and let the music lead the way.
I am Omega... a traveler of frequencies.
Tonight we open another doorway through sound —
where memories awaken...
where emotions linger...
and where the songs of the past still breathe.
Great songs.
Great writers.
Timeless sounds from another time.
This is the Magic Mushroom Hour —
an FM transmission on 95.5 FM, Marshall, North Carolina.
No ads.
No promotion.
No money involved.
Just the love of music.
Classic Rock and Progressive Rock...
sometimes mellow...
sometimes hard...
always a journey.
Headphones are recommended.
Every track is decompressed, remastered, and tuned from the original recordings — restoring the depth, warmth, and space these songs were meant to have.
The signal is clearer now... but the soul remains the same.
So settle in...
turn the lights down low...
leave the noise of the world behind...
and let the frequencies carry you.
Join us.

May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
1hr 59 min
The spirit is strong tonight... and the frequencies are alive with the sound of hard rock and electric blues.
We begin deep in the Louisiana swamps with Creedence Clearwater Revival and the immortal "Born on the Bayou," before heading into the wide-open freedom of "Goin' Up the Country" with Canned Heat and the psychedelic sounds of Blue Jinn.
From there, the signal moves through the powerful voice of Eric Burdon and The Animals, then into the heartland thunder of Mark Farner and Grand Funk Railroad.
A quick visit with the lads from Liverpool leads us into the modern blues fire of the Blindside Blues Band and the California grooves of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Then we dig deep...
Ritchie Blackmore unleashes his magic with Deep Purple, while Ozzy reminds us that even the Prince of Darkness could sing with surprising soul and emotion during the glory years of Black Sabbath.
We'll spend some time with the blistering guitar work of Alvin Lee and Ten Years After, hear a memorable classic from Peter Frampton, and then ride into the rich harmonies and swagger of the Robinson Brothers and The Black Crowes.
The journey continues through the haunting sounds of Spooky Tooth and Gary Wright before opening into a long, powerful set from Alice in Chains.
And as every great journey must eventually find its way home, we'll close the night with the timeless sounds of The Beatles and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
We follow the signal...and let the music lead the way.
🌌 I am Omega... a traveler of frequencies.
Tonight we open another doorway through sound —where guitars roar...where memories awaken...and where the songs of the past still breathe.
Great songs.Great writers.Timeless sounds from another time.
This is the Magic Mushroom Hour —an FM transmission on 95.5 FM, Marshall, North Carolina.
No ads.No promotion.No money involved —just the love of music.
Classic Rock and Progressive Rock...sometimes mellow...sometimes hard...always a journey.
🎧 Headphones are recommended.
Every track is decompressed, remastered, and tuned from the original recordings — restoring the depth, warmth, power, and space these songs were meant to have.
The signal is clearer now...but the soul remains the same.
So settle in...turn the lights down low...leave the noise of the world behind...
and let the frequencies carry you.
Join us.







