Montco Radio Hosts Alumni Broadcast Featuring DJs From 1980s-Now

Blue Bell, PA —Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) student-run, Internet radio station, Montco Radio, will host its first-ever Alumni Broadcast on Saturday, April 16. Starting at 8 a.m. and continuing through 6 p.m., radio station alumni from the 1980s through today will host and broadcast live shows from Montco Radio’s studio in the Advanced Technology Center at MCCC’s Central Campus in Blue Bell.

The community is invited to listen to the live broadcasts by visiting http://www.montcoradio.com or by clicking on the microphone icon on the lower left corner of MCCC’s homepage, http://www.mc3.edu.

Montco Radio, once named WRFM (Radio Free Montco), began as a record-spinning club in the early 1970s. Over the years, the club evolved and began to operate like a radio station, with music and content being broadcast into MCCC’s cafeteria in College Hall. Then, in 2003, Montco Radio gained an international audience when it began broadcasting over the Internet.

“As a student club, the radio station has a long history of bringing together students from all backgrounds and majors to share their passions with the broader MCCC community,” shared Senior Communications Lecturer Jeff Asch, who has served as faculty co-advisor to the radio station since 2000. “We’re excited to re-connect with the station’s alumni and to have them share their experiences with today’s students.”

The station’s alumni are equally excited to be back on campus.

“My time at WRFM was amazing, and I want to do my part in helping create something for today’s and tomorrow’s students,” shared former WRFM station manager, Rob Templeton, who will kick off the alumni broadcast from 8-9 a.m. “When we got it right, we were learning and having fun, and you can’t get more of a winning combination then that. I came away with strong life lessons that I carry with me even today.”

Former Montco Radio officer Jen Mitlas, who was a 2015 Sundance Institute / Knight Foundation Fellow, will co-host the 10 a.m. hour on April 16.

“I am honored that I can go back to the roots that started my passion and career in the world of sound,” said Mitlas. “Mc3 holds an extremely special place in my heart and I owe a lot of my motivations and accomplishments to the school!”

Former station manager Kerri Hughes, who will co-host the 10 a.m. hour with Mitlas, agrees.

“I am super excited that, after all these years, I can come back and do a show,” she said. “Every time I visit Montco, it feels like I have never even been away. I’m so excited to see how Montco Radio has progressed!”

For many of the returning alumni, the April 16 broadcast will be the first time they will see the station’s new home—a state-of-the-art broadcast studio in MCCC’s Advanced Technology Center that rivals those found in the industry.

“The station has come a long way since its early days of playing to the cafeteria, but none of this would be possible without the commitment of our station managers, board offers and DJs through the years,” said Asch. “Their work and enthusiasm as students laid the foundation for Montco Radio’s global presence today.”

To learn more, visit http://www.montcoradio.com or follow Montco Radio on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/montcoradio, on Instagram: @montcoradio, and on Twitter: @montco_radio.

Authorities: Casey Kasem Found In Washington State

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Casey Kasem was located in Washington state on Thursday, three days after a Los Angeles judge expressed concerns about the ailing radio host’s whereabouts and safety.

Kasem’s condition was not immediately known, although his children rejoiced after days of uncertainty and said in a statement that locating their father was the first step in bringing him back to the Los Angeles area.

Santa Monica police Sgt. Mario Toti said Kasem was located by the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, hours after Kasem’s children filed a missing person’s report. Kasem’s daughter Kerri, who was appointed his temporary conservator at a court hearing on Monday, had to wait for court filings before she was able to file the report.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Daniel S. Murphy ordered adult protective services and court investigators to try to locate Kasem after an attorney for his wife told the court that the former “Top 40” host was no longer in the United States but he did not know where he was.

Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20140515_ap_04f13aeab49d4aecafc4d90b91f45074.html#ZCjiXra0HIwTFmsD.99

WBZH Pottstown Looking To Air Local Musicians And Bands

Here is a great opportunity for Tri-County area musicians looking to get some air time!

REQUEST: Local Musicians and Bands… WE WANT YOUR MUSIC TO AIR!
That’s right “The Buzz” wants to include and highlight more local music into our daily format.  If you are a local performer or band and have original material we want to hear it and help promote the great sounds generating from the tri-county area and beyond.  Please forward a copy of your CD, a bio and a schedule of your performance dates to the attention of our Programming Director at 224 Maugers Mill Rd, Pottstown, PA 19464.

WYSP Ditching Classic Rock Format For Sports Talk Radio

On September 6th, WYSP will stop playing classic rock and begin simulcasting 610 WIP sports talk radio.  Looks like WMMR will be getting more listeners.

WPAZ Is Back On The Air!

WPAZ started broadcasting again Thursday, December 30th at 2:00 p.m.

Let’s suppport WPAZ so we don’t lose it again!

Read a great article from the Phoenix about WPAZ:

http://www.phoenixvillenews.com/articles/2010/12/31/news/doc4d1e03437c4da737953993.txt?viewmode=default

Great Scott Pulls Plug On WPAZ – Literally!

In a dastardly move, Great Scott Broadcasting pulled the plug on WPAZ 1370 AM Thursday morning at approximately 10 am.  Jay Warren was called into a “meeting” by Great Scott management and while he was in the meeting the signal was cut and Jay was told WPAZ no longer “fits” into Great Scott’s plan.  WPAZ was Great Scott’s first radio station and has been a Pottstown fixture for many, many years (since 1951).

The radio station is for sale. 

So you couldn’t have put the radio station on the market and tried to sell it before pulling the plug?  I would think it will be a harder sale now. 

Of course, the same tripe that CHS used “Pottstown is a great community, the hospital radio station is great, the people are great” yada, yada, yada was blabbered about by Great Scott but they still shut WPAZ down with no warning and laid-off six people right before Christmas.  Jay Warren has been at WPAZ for 26 years.  Nice way to show Jay how much you appreciate all his hardwork and dedication guys.

Again, corporate greed, absentee ownership and a total lack of concern about Pottstown rears it ugly head.  The lame excuse given was that it’s too far away from Ocean City, MD where Michael Scott lives.  Bull @#%!

If we are all so “fabulous” here in Pottstown, you have a funny way of showing it.

Thumbs down and thorns to Michael Scott and Great Scott Broadcasting for their shabby treatment of the Pottstown community.  Shame on you!

Tuesday September 15th 9pm on Whistle Radio. Alive and kicking in Pa! And what a lineup we have! Tune In!

PRESS RELEASE

This Tuesday September 15th, 9pm EST, we will be airing our latest live in PA show, with in studio guests…

Singer/Songwriter Paul Kurrey, with special guest Dave Alexander. Poet/Horror Novelist Kerry L Marzock and Singer/Songwriter Kevin Ricci. Poet/Lyricist Paula Lizzi, as well as Kevin Mackie of the Band Only Human. We will have local Booking Agent, and Journalist David Wannop in to share some of his music knowledge, and talk about some of the bands he has worked with, and to share also some music with us. Also, Darlene Fogel will help co host the show, and wonderful Poet in her own rank, and we will highlight some music from local singer/songwriter Ellen Lerner!

Paul Kurrey Singer Songwriter, who is currently working on the final stages of his upcoming full length CD “Time To Move On” with his first single of the same title to be preformed live in the studio! Look for Paul’s Cd to be coming out Mid October, to Late October through Double K Records.

Dave Alexander is also with Paul, and is an amazing Singer and Songwriter in his own rank. Having just gotten back from a tour of several cities with Paul, Dave will share with us some of his experiences along the way. Also Dave has just recently signed with Double K and will be working on his new CD to be released through us.

We have Darlene Fogel Poet in to help Co Host this show, and as well Horror Novelist, and Poet Kerry L Marzock in to read some of her darker poetry, and to share with us a little about the upcoming book “Raven’s Rage” a follow up to her extraordinary first book “Raven Way”

Local Singer Song Writer Kevin Ricci will be in the house, an incredible singer, who not only plays the guitar on his CD’s but also the Piano, with a soft and melodic voice, and beautiful compositions, you will love Kevin’s live performances on the show, and as well learn a little about what is happening in Kevin’s life.

We have a wonderful surprise, local Booking Agent, and Journalist David Wannop will be in the studio to talk a little about the history of music in Philly, and ways you can help to promote yourself and more. As well David will share with us some of the success stories of bands he has worked with over the years, and some of the not so successful ones. while sharing some great music along the way!

We have Paula Lizzi local Poet and Lyricist with Kevin Mackie Singer Songwriter with the Band Only Human, pictured 3 and 4th from the right. Paula will share with us some poetry, and Kevin some music from his band Only Human, and will also share with us, some information about the NYC coalition for healthy foods!

Now last but certainly not least we have the beautiful Ellen Lerner, who so wanted to be with us in the studio but could not make it physically, we have brought some of Ellen’s music to our show, and will talk a little about this wonderful pianist singer songwriter! Ellen will also be brought to a future show via a telephone interview, where we will delve a little deeper in to Ellen’s music and past!

What a great show we have in store for you, so make sure you tune in Tuesday night for an action packed show, of live music, interviews, and fun!

http://www.whistleradio.com/

If you have trouble tuning in tonight please feel free to call toll free 1-866-902-6655 and we will help walk you through the plugin for windows media… enjoy the show and blessings from all of us at Soul!

Make sure to tune in for this great show, and do a Google search of all these amazing people, and pick up a Book or Cd today!

You will find many of them profiled at Soul and Double K

http://www.soulasylumpoetry.com/

We would like to thank Roy Keeler of the Pottstown Herald for coming out to covert the show, and for providing these wonderful photographs from the day.

http://www.pottstownherald.com/ is the link. They are Pottstown, Pennsylvania’s largest online newspaper. Check out there online newspaper, and all of the happenings in Pa!

As well we would like to thank, Gulio and the Birdland Music and Recording Studio for opening their doors for us to put on this wonderful show in Pa. 107B Walnut Street Lansdale PA 19446. Check out Birdland for all your recording and music needs!

Whistle Radio 102.7 Tonight at 9 PM. Be there!

Tonight 9pm, a Live in Pa replay,Bevin Caulfield, Evro, Kerry L Marzock and more on Whislte Radio 102.7!

http://www.whistleradio.com/

You should be able to click on Listen Live in the column on your right and enjoy the broadcast.

What a great show, with interviews, music, and poetry, live preformances, and a perfect way to lead in to next weeks show! Which will have Ellen Lerner, Paul Kurrey, Dave Alexander, David Wannop, Kerry L Marzock, Only Human, and Paula Lizzi, as well, we have Kevin Ricci, and Darlene Fogel, with music by Iota, Amos Lee, The Lowlands, and so much more! Make sure to tune in tonight at 9pm, and also next Tuesday for two great shows all live, all Pa!

Some Pictures from Birdland Music And Recording In Lansdale

Just a little sneak peak at what will be coming.  Birdland Studios is located at 107 B Walnut St. in Lansdale.  Right across from the train station.

The owners are Baird Parker and Giulio Kitao.  They are great guys!  Giulio is also the guitarist in Philly Metal Band Dawn Of Correction!  Check out the band’s website:  http://www.rockindocstyle.com/BioPage.htm

Exciting day at Birdland Studios In Lansdale

Spent the afternoon at a recording for broadcast of a two hour radio show featuring live musicians and a poet/novelist.  4+ hours of work go into a two hour show.  Met some amazingly talented people and learned alot.  Took some great pictures which I will be sharing with all of you along with a write up in the next few days when I get everything together! Made some new friends too!

Birdland Studios In Lansdale

I have been invited to attend a taping for broadcast at Birdland Studios in Lansdale for Soul Asylum Publishing and DK Records tomorrow afternoon.  How cool is that!

Roxborough horror novelist Kerry Marzock will be interviewed about her October 13th release of Raven’s Rage and a number of bands will be performing some songs to be taped for broadcast as well.  This will be a first for me.  I will also get to meet the owner of Soul Asylum and DK Records!  Taking the camera!!

Look for coverage , pictures and maybe an interview if time permits. 

Exciting!!!!