RADIO HANNIBAL

KPIG To Go National

KPIG, the somewhat legendary roots music terrestrial radio station in Freedom California plans to go national via a type of syndication on other terrestrial stations around the country. 
They were the first radio station to stream on the web way back in the mid 90's.  Their format and DJ's harken back to the great era of radio in the seventies.  It is a joy to listen to. 
This idea of rolling the station out  nationally appears to be unprecedented.  Here's the story from Media Week.

End Of Year Best Of Lists

This is a very resourceful portal to all sorts of end of year best of lists from various media outlets and encompassing everything from music to books.  I find myself referencing it well into the new year.  For example, it's a great way to add to your Netflix queue.
Fimoculous 2007 Lists

Bookmark it or better yet bookmark my site!

My Christmas Card

Some Christmas Music

Wanna hear some Christmas music and not so much the usual fare?!  Of course you do!  Just click on the cartoon kid to the left signing "hear".
Enjoy!

More on The Buzzard

So, I read The Buzzard in about 2 days.  Can't stress enough...if you are a Clevelander, a fan of WMMS, a fan of rock and roll, or a fan of marketing this is a must read.  Or, maybe, you're like me who has a hard time explaining what we had here in Cleveland with WMMS.  Simply hand them this book.  They soon understand.
Here's a piece that talks about the book, has interview clips with Gorman, the program director and author, and lots of clips from WMMS ads. WMMS video story

Also, check out this biker character and his reminiscences  of the station.

1000 Songs to Hear Before You Die

The Guardian, a newspaper in the UK, has compiled a list of one thousand songs you should hear before you die.  It's not a best of list but suggests songs in all genres in order to give a person a good idea of what this thing called music is all about. 
Ok, get listenin'?
1000 Songs to Hear Before You Die

Debra Wants Fish

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Some of the best internet radio available

If you haven't listened to BBC Radio on line...well, you should.
I tell friends that I feel I'm half British because of all the BBC radio I listen to.  I know more about traffic tie ups in London than I do here in Cleveland some days. Ha!

Why is it such a great source? 
1.  Since the UK has an annual TV tax on its citizens the BBC is flush with money to make great sites and more importantly, great streams. 
2.  The choice of stations runs the gamut.  My favorite stations in order are Radio 2 the most popular station in the UK which plays a mix of top 40 and rock.  6 Music, which can only be picked up digitally in the UK which plays cutting edge rock.  Radio 1, the top 40 station available here on Sirius satellite. 
3.  The presenters (we call them DJ's here) have a palpable passion for the music and are often hugely entertaining personalities in their own right.  Names that come to mind include Jonathan Ross, Russell Brand, Bob Harris, Mark Lamar, etc. 
4.  They archive all of their shows for a week so you can listen on demand. 
And if you think that the only way you can enjoy audio off your computer is by sitting at your desk, think again.  There's many ways to get that music into your stereo system and better yet distribute it throughout your home. 
Want to know how?  Ask me!

Kid Leo circa 1975

So, wanna know what the top 10 albums were according to WMMS listeners in 1975?  Here's DJ Kid Leo, one of my favorite DJ's of all time, on WMMS Saturday night, December 27, 1975 counting down the top ten and about to play the number one album. 

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