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WCPE’s Quarter Notes Reviews Maestro Simon Rattle’s Recent Works
In WCPE’s fall program guide, Quarter Notes, Preview! host Deana Vassar and Great Sacred Music host Ken Hoover review recent CD releases by Maestro Simon Rattle. - September 01, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
WRBZ-WDNC Sports Radio 850 The Buzz and 620 The Bull Renews NFL Play by Play with Westwood One Radio Networks
WRBZ/WDNC to air Sunday and Monday Night Football Games, Super Bowl and more for the 2007 Season - August 23, 2007 - 850 The Buzz
Resources That Engage the Latest iPod Generation Trend: Great Classical Music
Free Assistance Offered to Educators of At-Risk Youth - August 16, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Rachel Barton Pine to be Featured on WCPE’s Show “Preview!”
The WCPE weekly program “Preview!” will feature an interview with violinist Rachel Barton Pine. The interview will air Sunday, August 19 at 7 p.m. ET, and an excerpt from her “American Virtuosa: Tribute to Maud Powell” CD will be played. - August 15, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
WCPE Offers "Cinema Classics Weekend" August 18 and 19
Think of your favorite movie. Would you get the full effect if there was no music? Would “The Bad News Bears” be as funny without the overture to Bizet’s “Carmen”? Would the fountains of Bellagio scene near the end of “Ocean’s Eleven” be as tranquil... - August 12, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Barry Douglas to be Featured on WCPE’s Show “Preview!”
Pianist, conductor and recording artist Barry Douglas will be featured on WCPE's weekly show "Preview!" The show will air on Sunday, August 5 at 7 p.m. ET. - August 04, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
John Rutter to be Featured on WCPE’s Show “Preview!”
TheClassicalStation.org announces today that their weekly program “Preview!” will feature an interview with John Rutter, prolifically recorded composer, conductor and arranger. The interview will air Sunday, July 29 at 7 p.m. ET. BBC Music Magazine says John Rutter is, “The most... - July 27, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
WCPE Thanks Durham Listeners
The Herald-Sun Readers Recognize WCPE as one of the Best Radio Stations - July 21, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Sports Radio 850 The Buzz Announces Annual Contest
Search for the Ultimate Buzz Babe 8 to Begin - July 04, 2007 - 850 The Buzz
WCPE, “The Classical Station.org,” Fills the Void Left by Classical WFMR-FM
WFMR’s classical music lovers can fill the void by listening to WCPE via the Internet at TheClassicalStation.org/listen.shtml. - June 30, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Zenph® Studios’ President to be Featured on WCPE’s Show “Preview”
WCPE’s Larry Kirwan will sit down with John Q. Walker, president of Zenph Studios, July 1 at 7 p.m. ET to discuss the cutting-edge breakthroughs that Zenph Studios has introduced into the music world. - June 27, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Federal Government Threatens Bankruptcy of Non-Profit Radio Stations
Non-profit public radio to pay commercial rate royalties for live broadcast internet streaming or turn off their webcasts altogether. The "Internet Radio Equality Act" will fix this. Lack of additional support could cause the bills to die in committee. - June 21, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
WCPE Celebrates Mozart in June
Music Director William Woltz of WCPE, TheClassicalStation.Org, announces special programming for June 2007. Mozart at Noon features the 27 piano concertos of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. June 28 and 30 have Serenades and an All-Request Friday June 29 rounds out the month with a listener's choice for... - June 11, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
WCPE Releases Quarter Notes for Summer 2007
The WCPE Quarter Notes are published quarterly to enhance appreciation and understanding of classical music. The notes contain program listings, articles on composers and other musical highlights on WCPE, as well as news about the station. - June 02, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
WCPE Remembers
National radio station honors those who have given their lives for their country - May 24, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
McClatchey Broadcasting Company Announces New All-Star Lineup
850 The Buzz Veteran Adam Gold Moves to High Profile 6-10 AM slot Dave Glenn Signs on as Daily Host of the 3-6PM Afternoon Drive slot The Sports Pig, Morgan Patrick, Anchors Mid-days from 10AM-1PM - May 19, 2007 - 850 The Buzz
Check Out the Lesbian Lounge
Free Podcast- Check out The Lesbian Lounge with Denise and Donna on GayInternetradioLive.com every Wednesday night at 9pm (EST) LIVE- or hit up the podcast the very next day for all the same fun, with the unedited version. Gossipy gay news, sports, festured lesbian/gay businesses, musicians, hang outs and celebrity guests- all mixed up with a lot of laughs and live callers. - May 13, 2007 - GayInternetRadioLive.com
Marc-André Hamelin Interview on WCPE’s Show “Preview!”
TheClassicalStation.Org, announces today that their weekly program “Preview!” will feature an interview with pianist Marc-André Hamelin. Airing Sunday, May 13 at 6 p.m. (ET), Hamelin will talk about his upcoming May 15 concert in Raleigh, N.C. as part of the Raleigh Chamber Music... - May 12, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Pacifica Quartet Interview on WCPE’s Show “Preview!”
Interview to air Sunday, April 22 at 6p.m. - April 21, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Discovery Channel to Feature WCPE’s Wake Forest Radio Tower
Curt Doussett, Host of “Hazard Pay,” risks life climbing 1,200-foot tower - April 20, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
Non-Profit Radio Station Proves Listenership on All Seven Continents of the World
General Manager Deborah S. Proctor of WCPE 89.7FM, www.theclassicalstation.org, announced today that the station has testimonials that WCPE is listened to around the globe without exception. Classical music crosses political and religious boundaries. WCPE is listened to around the world from... - April 19, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
IBM Community Grant to Benefit “TheClasicalStation.org” WCPE
General Manager Deborah S. Proctor of WCPE 89.7FM announced today that WCPE will receive a Team Community Grant from IBM to be used to implement a new technology plan, this is just the latest in a long history of IBM support for the station. IBM’s On Demand Community April 6, 2007 recognized... - April 14, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
North Carolina-Based Classical Station WCPE 89.7 FM Bucks National Trend
Despite the industry’s shift toward news/talk programming, Wake Forest, N.C.-based WCPE has maintained consistent increases in listenership throughout its 28-year history and anticipates growth in 2007. - April 05, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
RadioBangkok.net is On the Move
Radio Company.net Co., Ltd., the Founder of RadioBangkok.net, the largest English language internet radio station in Asia, led by Bill Hammerton Executive Producer, in association with Bangkok Base, moved to a new corporate HQ at Fenix Tower on the corner of Sukhumvit 31, right in the heart of Bangkok. - January 31, 2007 - RadioBangkok.net
620 The Bull Adds Steve Logan & Mark Packer to Line-Up
WDNC Sports Radio 620 the Bull has announced the addition of Steve Logan and Mark Packer to its weekday line-up. - July 12, 2006 - 850 The Buzz
850 The Buzz and 620 The Bull Accept Canes’ Coach Peter Laviolette’s Challenge to Wipe Out Blood Cancer
Sports Radio 850 The Buzz (WRBZ) and 620 The Bull (WDNC) have accepted Carolina Hurricanes Coach Peter Laviolette’s challenge to wipe out blood cancers. Many members of the WRBZ and WDNC air staff will be in attendance this Thursday night, June 29th at Gino Russo’s Oyster Bar and... - June 29, 2006 - 850 The Buzz
Sports Radio 850 The Buzz Announces Search for The Ultimate Buzz Dog 4
Winning Mutt’s Owner to Receive $1,000. Winning Mutt Grab’s 1,000 Bones. - June 02, 2006 - 850 The Buzz
"Following My Fish" Internet Radio Celebrates its First Month on the Air
New Orleans-based internet radio station "Following My Fish Radio" celebrates its first month in existence. Visit www.followingmyfish.com to listen for free and to find out more about the station. - March 11, 2006 - Following My Fish
Def Poetry Jam Poets Converge on Sin City During the MAGIC Convention. One Night Only: Thursday, February 23rd, at the Celebrity Nightclub & Theatre, Downtown Las Vegas.
An assemblage of the crème de la crème of Def Poetry Jam poets, with a special appearance by Def Poetry Jam co-founder Bruce George, will hit Sin City hard and heavy at the M.A.D. Poet's Lounge in the Celebrity Theatre, downtown Las Vegas, during the MAGIC Convention, Thursday, February 23rd. - February 14, 2006 - MAD Poets Lounge
WDNC Sports Radio 620 The Bull to Host Nationally Syndicated “The Tim Brando Show” on Feb. 7th
WDNC Sports Radio 620 the Bull, a leading Triangle-area sports talk radio station, announced today that they will host the syndicated “Tim Brando Show” on February 7th. The national broadcast will take place from Hooters of Raleigh – Airport location – starting at 3:00 p.m. - February 01, 2006 - 850 The Buzz
850 The Buzz Voted “Best Radio Station”
One of the leading marketing partners for Triangle businesses, 850 The Buzz has been voted “Best Radio Station” by readers of Cary Magazine. The poll was conducted in the West Wake county area and results reflect The Buzz’s popularity among members of some of the Triangle’s most affluent communities. - January 11, 2006 - 850 The Buzz
850 The Buzz Releases 2006 Buzz Babe Calendar
Melissa, Erika and Casey to sign autographs at Harrison’s Bar and Grill - December 20, 2005 - 850 The Buzz
WRBZ Sports Radio 850 The Buzz and WDNC 620 Announce Jingle Balls Annual Auction
WRBZ Sports Radio 850 The Buzz and WDNC 620 The Bull, the Triangle area’s leading sports talk radio stations, announced today that for the eighth year, Sports Radio 850 the Buzz will conduct its Jingle Balls campaign to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Raleigh/Durham. Joining in the... - December 07, 2005 - 850 The Buzz
McClatchey Broadcasting Announces Programming Line-Up for Sports Radio 620 The Bull – WDNC
Today kicked off the line-up of Sports Radio 620 The Bull WDNC-AM. Sports Radio 620 The Bull will feature an all-star arrangement of local talent and provide Triangle sports enthusiasts with another source for consistent, quality coverage of their favorite area leagues and teams. - November 02, 2005 - 850 The Buzz
Greater Media Detroit Radio Begins Broadcasting in HD Radio … Launches Three All-New Multicast Radio Stations
Greater Media, Inc. announces its three Detroit radio stations are officially broadcasting in High Definition (HD) digital radio and have launched companion independent multicasting channels for WRIF 101.1FM, 94.7 FM WCSX and WMGC 105.1FM. - July 28, 2005 - Greater Media, Inc.
Greater Media’s Legendary WMMR-FM Grabs Two Marconi Award Nominations
Greater Media, Inc. is pleased to announce WMMR-FM in Philadelphia has been nominated as a finalist in the “Legendary Station of the Year” and “Rock Station of the Year” categories in conjunction with the 2005 Marconi Awards. Named after radio inventor and Nobel... - July 26, 2005 - Greater Media, Inc.
Greater Media, Inc. President & CEO Featured at 2005 NAB Radio Show
Greater Media, Inc. President & CEO Peter Smyth will be among several broadcast group executives featured on a panel entitled "Operating & Acquisitions Strategy" at the 2005 NAB Radio Show. The event will take place in conjunction with the Broadcast Financing Information... - July 20, 2005 - Greater Media, Inc.
Hot New Internet Radio Station “All Talk Radio. Net” Explodes
Hott New Live Internet Radio Station explodes from 7 hits in 2003 to over 1.3 Million hits at it high points in a month. - June 17, 2005 - All Talk Radio Network