Political Fun in Denver

With the Democratic National Convention in town next week, Denver should be abuzz with politicians, tv, show biz, music and other celebrity-types.

Classic Rock KRFX morning drivers Lewis & Floorwax are taking advantage of the party by offering listeners cash prizes for getting the famous on the air with "Political Cellout 2008".

"If you can get them on your cell phone, and on our show, you'll have a chance of scoring cash, and our eternal respect and admiration."

An idea that can be adapted for other big events that might be happening in your town!

See more at The Fox website here.

More Labor Day Weekend Programming

61° - overcast at 9am.
Left: downtown Lansing 9am. Current image

Big downpour here last night as thunderstorms moved through Mid-Michigan. Cool weather made for a great night's sleep!


Heard yesterday that KRFX/Denver will have Night Ranger's Jack Blades in the studio - in morning drive and again this afternoon. Night Ranger in town for two free shows Saturday at the annual "Taste of Colorado".

Years ago, my station had Night Ranger in for a concert - and the entire band was great about appearances around town before the show. Very radio and fan friendly.

Listening to KRFX's Lewis & Floorwax this am; heard an absolute killer track from Devon Allman and his band Honeytribe. Apparently they were live in studio earlier in week. Devon is son of Gregg. Check them out here.

Labor Day Weekend Programming - Part 3: KGB/San Diego is doing a no-repeat weekend "with deep cuts and KGB classics". Sponsored too!

WKLH/Milwaukee is serving up an artist A to Z weekend. Have a sponsor behind it also.

WAQX/New York is doing a request weekend with a twist: "sing us the song that you want to hear live on the air, and earn the song you want to hear. Embarrass your friends, family, and of course yourself, and we'll play your request!" Here.

WCSX/Detroit - aside from broadcasting from the Detroit Grand Prix - is doing a Classic Rock Live Tracks weekend; plus Aerosmith ticket giveaways for a September 8th show. Here.

Mainstream rock WMMR/Philadelphia is doing a "back to school" A to Z this weekend.

I just love this graphic from their website!


WZLX/Boston celebrates "Zeptember" - spotlighting Led Zep with "exclusive interview audio from the ZLX Vault…the hits, deep cuts and lost classics from the Zeppelin catalog."

Added: More additions to the "PPM Rulebook" from Paragon Media Strategies. Read here.

The Weekend Classic Rock FM

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From Okemos, Michigan... welcome to the weekend.

Added: On his blog, consultant Dave Martin continues "What, Why, How" - with "Making The Plan". Read here.

From the "not to nag" dept: Arbitron Fall SIPs due back Monday 8/20. Forms should be in your hands. Make sure your website is up to date with personality and program information since Arbitron relies on it to decipher some diaries.

Yipes! Check your summer status here. Its not too late for the summer diaries Arbitron hasn't processed yet.

Other dates to note: Labor Day Weekend Fri 8/31-Mon 9/3. Fall book starts Thur 9/20. Columbus Day Weekend Fri 10/5-Mon 10/8. Veterans Day Sun 11/11. Thanksgiving Weekend Wed 11/21-Sun 11/25. Have those long weekend specials mapped out yet?

"Talent" promotions around the dial:

Up in Vancouver - CFMI Morning Man Brother Jake is doing his "$20,000 Gong Show - This Time With More Cowbell!"

Looks like fun...here.


In Denver - KRFX's Lewis & Floorwax are conducting a "Last Band Standing" competition. See here.


WBLM/Portland - along with a local Harley dealer is doing a Battle of the Bands competition. This might be generating some NTR dollars. See here.

And...very cool - from the website of CITI/Winnipeg:

"Simpsonize" your own mug shot here.

Late Tuesday Update

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More Spring numbers - and some Classic Rock highlights:

In Chicago: WDRV jumps more than a half a point 12-plus. Added: WDRV moves #9 to #7 A25-54 - and rebounds #9 to #2 M25-54. Monthlies show third phase "A to Z" feature significantly boosted all demos - bolstering both females and 35-64.

In Stamford-Norwalk, Cox's WFOX leaps close to two shares 12+. More at All Access.

Meanwhile - Tomorrow in Denver: KRFX Morning Drivers Lewis & Floorwax take advantage of a story currently in the news:

2007 Summerfests

Partly Cloudy 72° at 1pm

The start of a great week.

Announcements for station-staged summer concerts and festivals have started to roll in with a lot of great lineups this year. Three seen so far:

KUFX/San Jose (The Fox) is presenting a one-day event Sunday, July 1st. The "Kihncert On The Green" is highlighted by KUFX morning host Greg Kihn (yes, that Greg Kihn) - plus Foghat and some additional tribute bands. More here.

In Denver, KRFX/The Fox is back again this year with their annual Hawgfest Sat/Sun July 7-8 at nearby Copper Mountain Ski Resort.

Lineup includes Grand Funk, Night Ranger, Great White and others - including morning show hosts Lewis & Floorwax with their band "The Groove Hawgs". Details here.

KSAN/San Francisco presents "Bone Bash VIII" on July 20th with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pat Travers, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Here.

Car Drop Video: We mentioned last week WLUP/Chicago's helicopter car drop to award a new Hummer to a lucky listener.

Video is now posted on their website. Here.


Later this week:

Tuesday (6/5) Patti Smith on CBS-TV's Craig Ferguson
Thursday (6/8) Bret Michaels & Poison on CBS-TV's Craig Ferguson
Saturday (6/9) Paul McCartney on NBC-TV's Saturday Night Live
Sunday (6/10) Alice Cooper on NBC-TV's Michael Douglas Special

Here and There

Sun and 63° here at 10:30am

Listening this morning to KKZX/Spokane on the 'net. The "Radiomen" are on the air. Flashback host/VO pro Bill St. James is their imaging voice. sweet!

Mothers Day. Sunday. WMGK/Philadelphia is doing a Mother's Day Request Weekend. If your request is played, you'll also pick up a pair of Def Leppard/Styx tix. KSAN/San Francisco doing 3-song sets for mom on her day.

Practical. WAQY/Springfield giving listeners a chance to get all the junk out of their home. A prize a wife would love. Ends the nagging! Details here.

Another one: "Show Us Your Crack". KTWS/Bend, OR is looking for the biggest crack. Here.

Morning Show TV. KRFX/Denver AM drivers Lewis & Floorwax (aka "The Masters") take highlights of their radio show to Comcast Cable Wednesday through Friday Nights. Here. How many cable systems are looking for programming....??