Syracuse

SYRACUSE — We originally had a picture from 93Q (WNTQ) night host Mike Cauchon planned for this week, when we received a photo of morning team Ted & Amy receiving an important award.  Timely events usually win the priority battle, but we didn’t want to make Mike wait yet another week (he submitted his picture about

SYRACUSE — “Disaster never sounded catchier!”  That’s part of the description posted along with an old recording of an old Emergency Alert System jingle custom-produced for WHEN “circa 1975.”  The jingle has been posted on YouTube.

Looking for the 2012 lineup?  Click here for story posted 4/9/12. SYRACUSE — A mix of national and local acts are on the bill for the 4th annual KRock (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL) Dysfunctional Family BBQ.   The station says the concert is set for Sunday, May 29th at Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds. Tickets go on

SYRACUSE — If you happen to catch Mike Cauchon from 93Q (WNTQ) looking a little tired this week, give the guy a break (and perhaps a cup of coffee).  In addition to his usual night show on the Citadel CHR station, he’s pulling double duty with morning television traffic reports all week.

CENTRAL NEW YORK — It’s awards season for local media!  The Radio/Television Digital News Association recently announced its regional winners, and the Syracuse Press Club recently announced its full slate of award winners, recognizing excellence in journalism during 2009.

SYRACUSE — Galaxy Communications says acclaimed blues musician Kenny Wayne Shepherd will headline next month’s “Blues, Brews and BBQ” hosted by classic rocker TK99/TK105 (WTKV/WTKW). Organizers have also announced the rest of the lineup, along with ticketing information.

SYRACUSE — Citadel Broadcasting is looking for a part-time assistant to help with continuity.  The job includes a wide variety of duties, 10 hours a week, Monday-Friday, according to a job posting recently listed online.

SYRACUSE — The folks in the WOLF Radio, Inc. building on West Kirkpatrick Street have fired another salvo across Onondaga Creek to the Clear Channel cluster on Plum Street.  This time, they’re taking DJ S-1 from the Hot 107.9 (WWHT) air staff and adding him to the roster at MOViN’ 100.3 (WMVN).

SYRACUSE — We’re a little late with catching up on April Fools Day here at CNYRadio.com HQ… but we wanted to make sure we took a moment to make note of local stations that pulled off clever gags.  So far, the one we’ve heard about was on 93Q (WNTQ), where the Ted & Amy morning

SYRACUSE — Anytime you head to the supermarket over the next several weeks, check out the magazine racks and chances are good you’ll see Sunny 102 (WZUN) “Big” Mike Fiss smiling at you.  He’s on the cover of the April/May edition of “55 Plus” magazine.