radio

Boston's Original Rock Radio: WBCN Documentary in the Works

MFord — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:37:38 +0000

It’s been years since the eponymous WBCN radio graced the airwaves but its legacy has not been forgotten. During the golden era of underground stations, WBCN was belting out its message of revolution during the civil rights times of 1968 to 1974. Keeping the nostalgia alive, curator Bill Lichtenstein has compiled a vast library of archival footage for a new documentary film about the station and the time it affected. “We’ve received more than 50,000 pieces of memorabilia, donated by people across the country…we’re counting on this nationwide enthusiasm — from both those who were there and from young people inspired by what WBCN meant,” Lichtenstein said. Like many other artists today, Bill has taken to the internet with a call to arms. The project will be funded by those who care about it most on Kickstarter.com

Even famed Boston Red Sox pitcher, Bill “Spaceman” Lee has signed on to help the project in its homerun stretch before its Monday, December 19th deadline. Earlier today he sent out this blast:

A Special Message from former Red Sox pitcher Bill Lee about the www.KickstartWBCN.com campaign for "The American Revolution."
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Attention! This is Bill "Spaceman" Lee.

MC Spice on the Sonia Chang-Diaz campaign trail

KeyannaGraham — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:38:26 +0000

Saturday, October 18th, hundreds of residents "spotted" the duo knocking on doors in Roxbury and Dorchester. Is that Sonia whatever-her-name-is? And is that MC Spice? The conversation is sparked, and the pitch to get support at the polls is made. Residents are wowed to have Ms. Diaz at their front door showing her normality and human side. Most were especially glad to see an old friend of the community supporting the Democratic nominee for state senate.

WBUR Re-launches Radio Boston!

MarkNavin — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:55:21 +0000

This Friday, October 3rd at 1 p.m., WBUR will be re-launching its weekly local news/talk program, Radio Boston. We've got a new in studio host, award winning journalist Jane Clayson, and David Boeri will continue as field host of the program. Visit our website, www.radioboston.org for more information, and new video and pictures. This week we'll be doing a show about the new Rose Kennedy Greenway, which is scheduled to have its grand opening on Saturday October 4th. We're definitely interested in what you think about the program, and about what topics you think we should be covering.

HD Hybrid Digital radio. Satellite sirius and xm radio.

theszak — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:44:24 +0000

a. HD radio
Around the Boston area what are the lowest cost Hybrid Digital HD radios, that do the job in a manner of speaking, for listening to music and listening to singing?...

b. Satellite radio
What are the lowest cost tabletop or boombox type radios or setups available around the Boston area for both sirius and xm satellite radio services?...

Among a few references checked so far
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hd_radio
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirius_Satellite_Radio
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM_Satellite_Radio

Adolfo vs Chicken: the game

whippersnapr — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:22:51 +0000

WBCN has launched the web game Adolfo vs. Chicken, an online game show where Adolfo tries to outsmart a chicken at simple trivia. Change the channel for bonus features!

Play Adolfo vs. Chicken at http://www.adolfovschicken.com

Be On The Radio!

Ivana Moore-Enmoore — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:28:00 +0000

Get on the radio as part of this Sunday's audience participation event for "Radio With A View" at Jimmy Tingle's Off-Broadway Theater in Davis Square, Somerville. The event begins at 4:00 pm.

Adolfo vs. Chicken

whippersnapr — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:51:18 +0000

If you listen to WBCN, you probably already know Adolfo, aka "Captain Fun." If not, he is quite a funny guy and a real piece of work! He is a regular on the Toucher and Rich show and the star of a new game from Pod Design! The game will launch at the end of this month, but here's a quirky preview to whet your appetite:
Adolfo Vs. Chicken

WERS presents Jolie Holland @ The Paradise Rock Club!

WERS 88.9 — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 21:49:45 +0000

Tune in to WERS all this week for your chance to win tickets to see Jolie Holland live! WERS will be presenting her show on Thursday, October 17th at the Paradise Rock Club! If you want to win tickets, listen to win!

What ever happened to Nik Carter from WBCN

kensavage — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 07:57:08 +0000

Where is Nik Carter and what's he up to. Earlier this year I reported about Nik being fired from WBCN but I was wondering where my man has been lately.

Anyone know? Heard? Seen him?

Christopher Lydon to host PRI syndicated show on WGBH

mythicflow — Tue, 17 May 2005 03:22:32 +0000

...starting May 30 at 7:00 PM...

Lydon says, "My ambition, with producer Mary McGrath, is to thread the
seeming chaos of the Web into a coherent skein of ideas and argument.
We want to launch the smartest, most various, wide-open, irresistible,
and democratic conversation anyone's ever been invited to join, in any
format. The Internet transition we're living through is a boundless
opportunity. It extends the rim of the roundtable and the range of the
give-and-take to the whole planet."

Mike 93.7 is evil

adamg — Tue, 10 May 2005 16:49:47 +0000

Ruth vows to never again listen to Boston's newest generic station: She calls to complain about their new format and they edit her comments and play them on the air as congratulations:

My statement goes like this: "I just wanted to say that I do not like the new format at all. The music is great, some of which I haven't heard in years... But, the station now lacks personality. The announcements are obnoxious. I really miss fast Freddie, Ralphie & Karen and Lady D in the afternoon. I just love 'em! Bring back the dj's, I don't like this."

When I called in the message said they may use our comments on air. I hung up, I thought, Well they certainly won't use my comment on the air.

Well, this morning, I thought I heard my voice on the station. I did! But MIKE93.7 fm took parts of my message and made it sound positive..I heard," The music is great, some of which I haven't heard in years. I just love 'em"

I am so angry that I will never have anything to do with this station or WRKO again as they are not an honest establishment.