Tom Gernon brings his encyclopaedic knowledge and genuine passion for rock and roll to Dundalk FM 97.7 every Wednesday evening, tracing the music that changed the world from its roots right through to the classic rock era.
Rock Around Dundalk is a weekly rock and roll music show on Dundalk FM 97.7, presented every Wednesday evening by Tom Gernon. Rooted in the music that changed the world in the 1950s and continued to evolve and influence everything that came after it, the show is a celebration of rock and roll in its broadest and most joyful sense, from the founding fathers who created it to the generations of artists who carried it forward.
Rock and roll did not arrive fully formed. It emerged from the crossroads of blues, gospel, country, and rhythm and blues, shaped by artists who were breaking rules before the rules had even been written. From Chuck Berry and Little Richard to Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly, from the British Invasion that turned American rock back on itself to the classic rock era that followed, the music Tom covers on Rock Around Dundalk spans the full arc of one of the most significant cultural movements of the twentieth century.
Tom Gernon is one of
Dundalk FM‘s most dedicated and longest-serving volunteer presenters. His love of this music is deep and genuine, built up over many years of listening, learning, and sharing it with others. He also presents Back to the 60’s on Sundays, a companion show that explores the decade when rock and roll fully came into its own as the dominant force in popular music. Together the two programmes represent one of the most comprehensive celebrations of classic popular music on the station’s schedule.
Tom’s knowledge extends well beyond the music itself. He understands the stories behind the songs, the cultural moments that shaped them, and the connections between artists across decades and genres. That depth of knowledge shows in the way he presents, weaving context and enthusiasm into a show that is as informative as it is entertaining. His passion for the music translates directly into great radio.
Rock Around Dundalk airs every Wednesday at 6pm on
Dundalk FM 97.7. You can follow Tom via his
Facebook profile (Facebook) and join the Rock Around Dundalk community in the
Rock Around Dundalk Facebook Group (Facebook).
