Jazz/Blues 89.5-2. Launched on September 15, 2010. In the process, KMET quickly became a shell of its former self: playlists were tightened and hit-oriented, disc jockeys became less personal in their presentation, and the station was heavily constructed by outside consultants. With this, Don Burns (who voice-tracked from his home in Palm Springs)[6][7] along with fellow original Wave air personality Keri Tombazian were both let go. The first song on The Wave was the fittingly titled "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" by Sting, followed by the first instrumental, "Maputo" by Bob James and David Sanborn. Launched on KTWV-HD2 on November 15, 2017, after the former KSWD vendor was sold to the Educational Media Fund. WABE Classical - Atlanta, GA - Listen to free internet radio, news, sports, music, and podcasts. Both stations ate further into KMET's ratings immediately. Stream live CNN, FOX News Radio, and MSNBC.
Then, in 1986, KMET got two new competitors that hurt the station irrevocably: KNAC, targeting younger listeners via the budding heavy metal genre that KMET wouldn't touch and more aggressively than KLOS and KROQ, and KLSX, targeting older listeners with the music that KMET made famous through the newly created classic rock genre.
Pea.fm Eventually, as the 21st century approached, the same reasons that led KMET down ratings-wise (tight playlists formatted through consultants) would plague 94.7 The Wave and other smooth jazz stations, although this would not be made clear until the adoption of the PPM ratings system in 2008. By the mid-1960s, the FCC wanted FM sisters to AM stations to air separate programming; thus, KLAC-FM became an automated station, playing a mix of middle-of-the-road and big band music like other FM stations owned by Metromedia. 1 = Clear-channel stations with extended nighttime coverage. Kaye, who previously programmed crosstown heritage AC station KOST, transitioned KTWV toward a "smooth adult contemporary" direction in an attempt to attract a younger demographic by increasing the amount of crossover vocals and dramatically reducing the number of instrumentals played (with most of the remaining being pop covers and basic originals). 740 Bismark Rd. A few months after the station adopted its new call sign, Tom Donahue convinced Metromedia to establish a freeform rock format on KMET and KSFR in San Francisco (which then became KSAN) after a dispute with the owners of KPPC-FM. WRNR 740 AM is a broadcast radio station in USA, broadcast in format Talk, WDET-FM (101.9 FM) is a public radio station in Detroit, Michigan. Bates FM - 80s is a broadcast radio station in USA, broadcast in format 80s. Replacing Koz on January 15, 2007 was R&B musician Brian McKnight who co-hosted mornings until January 22, 2010; The Brian McKnight Show was syndicated nationwide to urban adult contemporary and smooth jazz stations.[4][5]. This station, along with several other L.A.-area FM stations, went on the air before power regulations took effect in 1962.
Settle down to enjoy your “second cup” with music specially selected to be the perfect accompaniment to your morning. Nearly 19 years of rock came to an end with "Funeral for a Friend" by Elton John, "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen, and then the second half of the Abbey Road medley by The Beatles with "Golden Slumbers", "Carry That Weight" and then ending with (appropriately) "The End".[3]. Speculation for KMET's new format was between a first of its kind new age/smooth jazz/soft rock hybrid format, or a dance-rock format positioned between KIIS-FM, KPWR, and KROQ.
Then, in 1986, KMET got two new competitors that hurt the station irrevocably: KNAC, targeting younger listeners via the budding heavy metal genre that KMET wouldn't touch and more aggressively than KLOS and KROQ, and KLSX, targeting older listeners with the music that KMET made famous through the newly created classic rock genre.
Pea.fm Eventually, as the 21st century approached, the same reasons that led KMET down ratings-wise (tight playlists formatted through consultants) would plague 94.7 The Wave and other smooth jazz stations, although this would not be made clear until the adoption of the PPM ratings system in 2008. By the mid-1960s, the FCC wanted FM sisters to AM stations to air separate programming; thus, KLAC-FM became an automated station, playing a mix of middle-of-the-road and big band music like other FM stations owned by Metromedia. 1 = Clear-channel stations with extended nighttime coverage. Kaye, who previously programmed crosstown heritage AC station KOST, transitioned KTWV toward a "smooth adult contemporary" direction in an attempt to attract a younger demographic by increasing the amount of crossover vocals and dramatically reducing the number of instrumentals played (with most of the remaining being pop covers and basic originals). 740 Bismark Rd. A few months after the station adopted its new call sign, Tom Donahue convinced Metromedia to establish a freeform rock format on KMET and KSFR in San Francisco (which then became KSAN) after a dispute with the owners of KPPC-FM. WRNR 740 AM is a broadcast radio station in USA, broadcast in format Talk, WDET-FM (101.9 FM) is a public radio station in Detroit, Michigan. Bates FM - 80s is a broadcast radio station in USA, broadcast in format 80s. Replacing Koz on January 15, 2007 was R&B musician Brian McKnight who co-hosted mornings until January 22, 2010; The Brian McKnight Show was syndicated nationwide to urban adult contemporary and smooth jazz stations.[4][5]. This station, along with several other L.A.-area FM stations, went on the air before power regulations took effect in 1962.
Settle down to enjoy your “second cup” with music specially selected to be the perfect accompaniment to your morning. Nearly 19 years of rock came to an end with "Funeral for a Friend" by Elton John, "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen, and then the second half of the Abbey Road medley by The Beatles with "Golden Slumbers", "Carry That Weight" and then ending with (appropriately) "The End".[3]. Speculation for KMET's new format was between a first of its kind new age/smooth jazz/soft rock hybrid format, or a dance-rock format positioned between KIIS-FM, KPWR, and KROQ.
Then, in 1986, KMET got two new competitors that hurt the station irrevocably: KNAC, targeting younger listeners via the budding heavy metal genre that KMET wouldn't touch and more aggressively than KLOS and KROQ, and KLSX, targeting older listeners with the music that KMET made famous through the newly created classic rock genre.
Pea.fm Eventually, as the 21st century approached, the same reasons that led KMET down ratings-wise (tight playlists formatted through consultants) would plague 94.7 The Wave and other smooth jazz stations, although this would not be made clear until the adoption of the PPM ratings system in 2008. By the mid-1960s, the FCC wanted FM sisters to AM stations to air separate programming; thus, KLAC-FM became an automated station, playing a mix of middle-of-the-road and big band music like other FM stations owned by Metromedia. 1 = Clear-channel stations with extended nighttime coverage. Kaye, who previously programmed crosstown heritage AC station KOST, transitioned KTWV toward a "smooth adult contemporary" direction in an attempt to attract a younger demographic by increasing the amount of crossover vocals and dramatically reducing the number of instrumentals played (with most of the remaining being pop covers and basic originals). 740 Bismark Rd. A few months after the station adopted its new call sign, Tom Donahue convinced Metromedia to establish a freeform rock format on KMET and KSFR in San Francisco (which then became KSAN) after a dispute with the owners of KPPC-FM. WRNR 740 AM is a broadcast radio station in USA, broadcast in format Talk, WDET-FM (101.9 FM) is a public radio station in Detroit, Michigan. Bates FM - 80s is a broadcast radio station in USA, broadcast in format 80s. Replacing Koz on January 15, 2007 was R&B musician Brian McKnight who co-hosted mornings until January 22, 2010; The Brian McKnight Show was syndicated nationwide to urban adult contemporary and smooth jazz stations.[4][5]. This station, along with several other L.A.-area FM stations, went on the air before power regulations took effect in 1962.
Settle down to enjoy your “second cup” with music specially selected to be the perfect accompaniment to your morning. Nearly 19 years of rock came to an end with "Funeral for a Friend" by Elton John, "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen, and then the second half of the Abbey Road medley by The Beatles with "Golden Slumbers", "Carry That Weight" and then ending with (appropriately) "The End".[3]. Speculation for KMET's new format was between a first of its kind new age/smooth jazz/soft rock hybrid format, or a dance-rock format positioned between KIIS-FM, KPWR, and KROQ.
Then, in 1986, KMET got two new competitors that hurt the station irrevocably: KNAC, targeting younger listeners via the budding heavy metal genre that KMET wouldn't touch and more aggressively than KLOS and KROQ, and KLSX, targeting older listeners with the music that KMET made famous through the newly created classic rock genre.
Pea.fm Eventually, as the 21st century approached, the same reasons that led KMET down ratings-wise (tight playlists formatted through consultants) would plague 94.7 The Wave and other smooth jazz stations, although this would not be made clear until the adoption of the PPM ratings system in 2008. By the mid-1960s, the FCC wanted FM sisters to AM stations to air separate programming; thus, KLAC-FM became an automated station, playing a mix of middle-of-the-road and big band music like other FM stations owned by Metromedia. 1 = Clear-channel stations with extended nighttime coverage. Kaye, who previously programmed crosstown heritage AC station KOST, transitioned KTWV toward a "smooth adult contemporary" direction in an attempt to attract a younger demographic by increasing the amount of crossover vocals and dramatically reducing the number of instrumentals played (with most of the remaining being pop covers and basic originals). 740 Bismark Rd. A few months after the station adopted its new call sign, Tom Donahue convinced Metromedia to establish a freeform rock format on KMET and KSFR in San Francisco (which then became KSAN) after a dispute with the owners of KPPC-FM. WRNR 740 AM is a broadcast radio station in USA, broadcast in format Talk, WDET-FM (101.9 FM) is a public radio station in Detroit, Michigan. Bates FM - 80s is a broadcast radio station in USA, broadcast in format 80s. Replacing Koz on January 15, 2007 was R&B musician Brian McKnight who co-hosted mornings until January 22, 2010; The Brian McKnight Show was syndicated nationwide to urban adult contemporary and smooth jazz stations.[4][5]. This station, along with several other L.A.-area FM stations, went on the air before power regulations took effect in 1962.
Settle down to enjoy your “second cup” with music specially selected to be the perfect accompaniment to your morning. Nearly 19 years of rock came to an end with "Funeral for a Friend" by Elton John, "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen, and then the second half of the Abbey Road medley by The Beatles with "Golden Slumbers", "Carry That Weight" and then ending with (appropriately) "The End".[3]. Speculation for KMET's new format was between a first of its kind new age/smooth jazz/soft rock hybrid format, or a dance-rock format positioned between KIIS-FM, KPWR, and KROQ.
Then, in 1986, KMET got two new competitors that hurt the station irrevocably: KNAC, targeting younger listeners via the budding heavy metal genre that KMET wouldn't touch and more aggressively than KLOS and KROQ, and KLSX, targeting older listeners with the music that KMET made famous through the newly created classic rock genre.
Pea.fm Eventually, as the 21st century approached, the same reasons that led KMET down ratings-wise (tight playlists formatted through consultants) would plague 94.7 The Wave and other smooth jazz stations, although this would not be made clear until the adoption of the PPM ratings system in 2008. By the mid-1960s, the FCC wanted FM sisters to AM stations to air separate programming; thus, KLAC-FM became an automated station, playing a mix of middle-of-the-road and big band music like other FM stations owned by Metromedia. 1 = Clear-channel stations with extended nighttime coverage. Kaye, who previously programmed crosstown heritage AC station KOST, transitioned KTWV toward a "smooth adult contemporary" direction in an attempt to attract a younger demographic by increasing the amount of crossover vocals and dramatically reducing the number of instrumentals played (with most of the remaining being pop covers and basic originals). 740 Bismark Rd. A few months after the station adopted its new call sign, Tom Donahue convinced Metromedia to establish a freeform rock format on KMET and KSFR in San Francisco (which then became KSAN) after a dispute with the owners of KPPC-FM. WRNR 740 AM is a broadcast radio station in USA, broadcast in format Talk, WDET-FM (101.9 FM) is a public radio station in Detroit, Michigan. Bates FM - 80s is a broadcast radio station in USA, broadcast in format 80s. Replacing Koz on January 15, 2007 was R&B musician Brian McKnight who co-hosted mornings until January 22, 2010; The Brian McKnight Show was syndicated nationwide to urban adult contemporary and smooth jazz stations.[4][5]. This station, along with several other L.A.-area FM stations, went on the air before power regulations took effect in 1962.
Settle down to enjoy your “second cup” with music specially selected to be the perfect accompaniment to your morning. Nearly 19 years of rock came to an end with "Funeral for a Friend" by Elton John, "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen, and then the second half of the Abbey Road medley by The Beatles with "Golden Slumbers", "Carry That Weight" and then ending with (appropriately) "The End".[3]. Speculation for KMET's new format was between a first of its kind new age/smooth jazz/soft rock hybrid format, or a dance-rock format positioned between KIIS-FM, KPWR, and KROQ.
Then, in 1986, KMET got two new competitors that hurt the station irrevocably: KNAC, targeting younger listeners via the budding heavy metal genre that KMET wouldn't touch and more aggressively than KLOS and KROQ, and KLSX, targeting older listeners with the music that KMET made famous through the newly created classic rock genre.
Pea.fm Eventually, as the 21st century approached, the same reasons that led KMET down ratings-wise (tight playlists formatted through consultants) would plague 94.7 The Wave and other smooth jazz stations, although this would not be made clear until the adoption of the PPM ratings system in 2008. By the mid-1960s, the FCC wanted FM sisters to AM stations to air separate programming; thus, KLAC-FM became an automated station, playing a mix of middle-of-the-road and big band music like other FM stations owned by Metromedia. 1 = Clear-channel stations with extended nighttime coverage. Kaye, who previously programmed crosstown heritage AC station KOST, transitioned KTWV toward a "smooth adult contemporary" direction in an attempt to attract a younger demographic by increasing the amount of crossover vocals and dramatically reducing the number of instrumentals played (with most of the remaining being pop covers and basic originals). 740 Bismark Rd. A few months after the station adopted its new call sign, Tom Donahue convinced Metromedia to establish a freeform rock format on KMET and KSFR in San Francisco (which then became KSAN) after a dispute with the owners of KPPC-FM. WRNR 740 AM is a broadcast radio station in USA, broadcast in format Talk, WDET-FM (101.9 FM) is a public radio station in Detroit, Michigan. Bates FM - 80s is a broadcast radio station in USA, broadcast in format 80s. Replacing Koz on January 15, 2007 was R&B musician Brian McKnight who co-hosted mornings until January 22, 2010; The Brian McKnight Show was syndicated nationwide to urban adult contemporary and smooth jazz stations.[4][5]. This station, along with several other L.A.-area FM stations, went on the air before power regulations took effect in 1962.
Settle down to enjoy your “second cup” with music specially selected to be the perfect accompaniment to your morning. Nearly 19 years of rock came to an end with "Funeral for a Friend" by Elton John, "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen, and then the second half of the Abbey Road medley by The Beatles with "Golden Slumbers", "Carry That Weight" and then ending with (appropriately) "The End".[3]. Speculation for KMET's new format was between a first of its kind new age/smooth jazz/soft rock hybrid format, or a dance-rock format positioned between KIIS-FM, KPWR, and KROQ.
KSCA and future eclectic rock station KSWD (which notably had multiple on-air tributes to KMET during its run) would both pay tribute to KMET's closing by themselves closing with Abbey Road with the former repeating KMET's closing (and signing off after playing the hidden finale "Her Majesty") and the latter playing all of Side 2 from "Here Comes the Sun" through "The End". The syndicated Wave then wound down (although it did copy KTWV in adding live jocks before this); only Cleveland remained with the format under local operation until 2019 (excluding from 2009 to 2011 when it was aired on an HD Radio subchannel of WNWV). Jazz/Blues 89.5-2. Launched on September 15, 2010. In the process, KMET quickly became a shell of its former self: playlists were tightened and hit-oriented, disc jockeys became less personal in their presentation, and the station was heavily constructed by outside consultants. With this, Don Burns (who voice-tracked from his home in Palm Springs)[6][7] along with fellow original Wave air personality Keri Tombazian were both let go. The first song on The Wave was the fittingly titled "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" by Sting, followed by the first instrumental, "Maputo" by Bob James and David Sanborn. Launched on KTWV-HD2 on November 15, 2017, after the former KSWD vendor was sold to the Educational Media Fund. WABE Classical - Atlanta, GA - Listen to free internet radio, news, sports, music, and podcasts. Both stations ate further into KMET's ratings immediately. Stream live CNN, FOX News Radio, and MSNBC.
Then, in 1986, KMET got two new competitors that hurt the station irrevocably: KNAC, targeting younger listeners via the budding heavy metal genre that KMET wouldn't touch and more aggressively than KLOS and KROQ, and KLSX, targeting older listeners with the music that KMET made famous through the newly created classic rock genre.
Pea.fm Eventually, as the 21st century approached, the same reasons that led KMET down ratings-wise (tight playlists formatted through consultants) would plague 94.7 The Wave and other smooth jazz stations, although this would not be made clear until the adoption of the PPM ratings system in 2008. By the mid-1960s, the FCC wanted FM sisters to AM stations to air separate programming; thus, KLAC-FM became an automated station, playing a mix of middle-of-the-road and big band music like other FM stations owned by Metromedia. 1 = Clear-channel stations with extended nighttime coverage. Kaye, who previously programmed crosstown heritage AC station KOST, transitioned KTWV toward a "smooth adult contemporary" direction in an attempt to attract a younger demographic by increasing the amount of crossover vocals and dramatically reducing the number of instrumentals played (with most of the remaining being pop covers and basic originals). 740 Bismark Rd. A few months after the station adopted its new call sign, Tom Donahue convinced Metromedia to establish a freeform rock format on KMET and KSFR in San Francisco (which then became KSAN) after a dispute with the owners of KPPC-FM. WRNR 740 AM is a broadcast radio station in USA, broadcast in format Talk, WDET-FM (101.9 FM) is a public radio station in Detroit, Michigan. Bates FM - 80s is a broadcast radio station in USA, broadcast in format 80s. Replacing Koz on January 15, 2007 was R&B musician Brian McKnight who co-hosted mornings until January 22, 2010; The Brian McKnight Show was syndicated nationwide to urban adult contemporary and smooth jazz stations.[4][5]. This station, along with several other L.A.-area FM stations, went on the air before power regulations took effect in 1962.
Settle down to enjoy your “second cup” with music specially selected to be the perfect accompaniment to your morning. Nearly 19 years of rock came to an end with "Funeral for a Friend" by Elton John, "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen, and then the second half of the Abbey Road medley by The Beatles with "Golden Slumbers", "Carry That Weight" and then ending with (appropriately) "The End".[3]. Speculation for KMET's new format was between a first of its kind new age/smooth jazz/soft rock hybrid format, or a dance-rock format positioned between KIIS-FM, KPWR, and KROQ.
He got word of what was happening, and at the end of his shift played "Beautiful Losers" by Bob Seger (dedicated to his co-workers) and "It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" by The Rolling Stones (for KMET itself). KHMX FM HD3. Plus 100,000 AM/FM radio stations featuring music, news, and … Eventually, Frank Cody left to be a radio consultant for budding NAC stations (and later coined the phrase "smooth jazz"), and John Sebastian (former programmer of KHJ, who had launched a similar sounding station in Washington, D.C.) was hired as the new program director. They then were split between those two and KSCA, which would be launched by Gene Autry's Golden West Broadcasters that fall. The stations Recordings to be included will feature either unusual repertoire that I feel deserves a wider public, or performances unique in their... Concíerto, produced by WDAV Classical Public Radio, is America's first nationally distributed bilingual (Spanish-English) classical music program that calls special attention to the contributions to the art form by Latin-American and Spanish composers... Bill McGlaughlin will enrich, enlighten, educate and entertain listeners, adding value for classical music listeners everywhere. Lois Reitzes brings you the finest in classical music weekday mornings on WABE’s Second Cup Concert. Today's Rhythm & All the Best Throwbacks. Donahue brought over most of those who went on strike at KPPC, including his Los Angeles tag team partner in former KFWB "Swinging Gentleman" B. Mitchel Reed. [1] KLAC-AM-FM were purchased by Metromedia in 1963. WRBQ-FM - Q105 104.7 FM is a broadcast radio station in USA, broadcast in format Hits, WRNR is a News / Talk / Sports radio station, licensed in Martinsburg, West Virginia, serving Martinsburg and Berkeley Owned by the From May 2010 to June 2012, Kim Amidon, a former morning DJ at KOST, co-hosted mornings with Prescott. ... Jazz/Blues 96.5-2. Valentine's Day 1987 would be known as the "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" for Los Angeles rock fans. At that time, many of the stations that launched in KTWV's shadow flipped out of the format. In the early 1990s, like most NAC stations launched at the same time as KTWV, the station dropped new age and jazz fusion in favor of a blend of contemporary jazz, soft R&B, and adult contemporary (AC) crossover hits; this new mix would define the smooth jazz label going forward. Listen Live Radio stream. Atlanta, GA 30324, Tempesta di Mare - JS Bach: Concerto in C. NPR's From the Top showcases the music, stories, and unique humor of America's best young classical musicians. WWPJ FM HD2. In order to separate itself further from its AM sister, the station changed its call letters to KMET in 1968. Digital Recording. This broadcast is the specialist of good entertainment. It is ranked no. On April 18, 2019, it was announced that original "Wave" jock Talaya Trigueros was leaving KTWV after 31 years in midday drive due to budget cuts. The new competition combined with the existing double threat of KLOS and KROQ-FM all drove KMET's ratings to a shocking low of 1.6 by January 1987.
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