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July 24, 2023
KEGL (97.1 The Freak)/Dallas Swaps Morning, Afternoon Co-Hosts
iHEARTMEDIA Talk KEGL (97.1 THE FREAK)/DALLAS has swapped some of the hosts in morning and afternoon drive times, moving DANNY BALIS and MIKE SIROIS from afternoons alongside MIKE RHYNER to mornings with KEVIN "KT" TURNER, while former morning … more »
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November 29, 2022
Danny Balis Joins Afternoon Show At KEGL (97.1 The Freak)/Dallas
Former CUMULUS MEDIA Sports KTCK-A-F (THE TICKET)/DALLAS producer and host DANNY BALIS has rejoined his former TICKET colleague MIKE RHYNER at crosstown iHEARTMEDIA Talk KEGL (97.1 THE FREAK). BALIS, who left THE TICKET in MAY (NET NEWS 5/20), will be … more »
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October 3, 2022
It's Official, KEGL (97.1 The Eagle)/Dallas Now The New 97.1 The Freak: Hot Talk
After lots of speculation about the future of the brand, iHEARTMEDIA DALLAS has officially announced the debut of the new Hot Talk KEGL (97.1 The Freak), effective immediately (NET NEWS 9/26). The lineup will include “The Speakeasy” with JEFF … more »
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August 23, 2022
WBGO/Newark, NJ Host Michael Bourne Passes Away
Longtime host on non-commercial Newark Public Radio/WBGO (88.3) MICHAEL BOURNE has passed away. He was 75. BOURNE spent 37 years with WBGO, beginning in 1984 through the start of this year when he retired from full-time hosting duties, and hosted … more »
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July 27, 2020
Recap: Fleetwood Mac Co-Founder Peter Green Passes On At Age 73; Benztown Releases Audio Tribute
In case you missed the ALL ACCESS BULLETIN on SATURDAY (NET NEWS 7/25) a family spokesperson has revealed that FLEETWOOD MAC co-founder, singer-songwriter-guitarist PETER GREEN has died (7/25). He was 73. "It is with great sadness that the family of … more »
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August 25, 2016
'Toots' Thielemans, Jazz Harmonica Great, Passes At 94
JEAN-BAPTISTE "TOOTS' THIELEMANS, whose harmonica mastery led to collaborations with jazz greats OSCAR PETERSON and DIZZY GILLESPIE and whose plaintive tones ranged from the "Midnight Cowboy' soundtrack to "Sesame Street," … more »
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June 16, 2016
WRXL (XL 102)/Richmond's 'Elliot In The Morning' Unveils Home-Brewed Beer Ahead Of 'Big Field Day'
iHEARTMEDIA Alternative WRXL (XL 102)/RICHMOND's "ELLIOT IN THE MORNING" unveiled its new microbrew beer this morning ahead of its BIG FIELD DAY weekend, starting FRIDAY, JUNE 17th. The EITM TREAT YOURSELF SUMMER WHEAT from CENTER OF THE … more »
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June 1, 2016
Megatrax Releases 'Track Distillery'
MEGATRAX PRODUCTION MUSIC’s has released its latest original catalog, "Track Distillery." The company says it, "cuts to the essence of music, across all genres with core musical elements specifically designed for underscore and … more »
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August 13, 2014
Amy Niles Officially Named President/CEO At WBGO
NEWARK PUBLIC RADIO, owner of noncommercial Jazz WBGO/NEWARK-NEW YORK, has taken the Acting part off of Acting President/CEO AMY NILES' title, making her promotion to the post from SVP/COO official, reports DOWNBEAT. NILES replaces the retiring … more »
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January 21, 2014
Beats Music Launches Today
The much-anticipated BEATS MUSIC throws its hat into the ring TODAY (1/21), as a new competitor to existing services like PANDORA, SPOTIFY, RDIO and APPLE's iTUNES RADIO. The big difference for the newcomer is its subscription-only pay structure that … more »







