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Good story Justin!
— January 24, 2017 7:12 p.m.
Alternative air
I was told tonight that Bay Area venture capital company Thoma-Bravo has its three stations (91X, 9.25, Z90) up for sale. The only problem....who would want to buy what they are selling which is just the right to license three Mexican transmitters and not really own anything at all. 91X sucks in the ratings, and for me to bring that up and indicate that there is no future for 91X may have prompted the tirade.
— October 9, 2016 11:42 p.m.
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Tray....glad to provide enjoyable entertainment. But I don't think I was tossing "vicious tirades."
— October 9, 2016 5:34 p.m.
Alternative air
For different reasons, both stations are tanking. Part of it may be the state of alternative music. Part of it may be those unbearable Mexican PSA's on 91X which today, with so many other options, are even harder to sit through. Part of it may be that 949 is so boring and conservative. Part of it may be that radio in general is less important. Part of it may be that both stations have weak morning shows. Look, all I know is that Rock 105 has double the ratings of 91X and 949. And that things are so sad at 949 they announced that Padres play by play will join the station. Even if Padres end up somewhere else, Entercom apparently didn't mind giving the snub to 949. I just heard one rumor that says that Entercom may have supplanted the 91X stations as the new KFMB group participant. What if The Padres end up going to KFMB-FM? DSC in the morn, and Padres in the afternoon/night. Don't know. But that is an interesting concept. But remember, like that great philosopher said, "I have the truth housed in my head and you will never hear it."
— October 8, 2016 1:07 p.m.
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Hey pal you are a little hard to follow, but in all your Trump like silly rage you seem to be avoiding the one key point: what did I write that wasn't correct: That 949 plays a three year old song five times a day? That Rock 105 has twice the audience of either 91X or 949? That Padres plus alternative is considered by pretty much everybody to be a complete mistake? That 91X is getting some great shows but their ad income sucks? That hipness in radio just doesn't matter like it did thirty years ago? That it is becoming increasingly clear that two alternative stations can't survive in San Diego? What exactly is it, Mr anonymous tough guy, that I got wrong? You write: "That is, if it they are not indeed what I said about it being a hallucination. You did not deny that either. Can you go on record and deny that?" What exactly do you want me to go the record about? I'm trying to help you here. What is your question? Are you trying to say I made up that quote? Absolutely not. I gladly tell my editor or publisher at any time who my unnamed sources are. That person is employed in the radio industry. Second, what is it that person said that you say is not true? I'm so glad you feel good about yourself because you think you triggered so many hits on this article. You go girl! You have said absolutely nothing to contradict anything I wrote. Were you one of the people who were shipped out of the 91X offices last week after the joint agreement fell through? Or are you one of the folks who work at 949 who is about to be part of the biggest radio punchbowl turd in years? Which is exactly what will happen if Entercom does not get another station. But then again, I wonder, why would Entercom want to get another station just to save a two-share station? That would seem more like an ego move and Entercom is a bottom line company. Both stations are failing but they are both holding out to be the only one left in town in alternative. It seems 949 already gave up when they bought the Padres. Nothing says millennial like play by play Padres! That's a party!
— October 8, 2016 10:43 a.m.
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sounds like one pissed off, laid off (or about to be laid off) employee at an obsolete radio station who doesn't matter. Or it sounds like a blogger who wants to write, but, um, well, let's just say you better stick to concert listings. It was hard to understand what you were trying to say but I think with "Now it makes sense why they tell you things that just don't work that way in radio at all..." you were trying to say what I wrote isn't what is going down. Hard to tell what you were trying to say. I hate to break it to you but this is the real gig. I got the quotes from someone who has a real job in radio and because they have a real job in radio, they don't want their name to used. You tried to go after me which is fine, but you didn't deny that anything I said was not true.
— October 7, 2016 6:34 p.m.
Another indie music store swan song
Just heard from guitar and keyboard teacher Glenn Sutton that the store he teaches at, Ozzie's Music in Poway, is also closing its doors September 1. That store has been around since 1948 and there also used to an Ozzie's once in San Diego and Fallbrook. Glenn indicates he is looking for a new venue. If you have an idea, reach out to him.
— July 25, 2016 10:48 a.m.
I've made thousands off those idiots
A week later still have not a word via email from Cathryn Beeks. I am prepared for my new role as a GIANT DOUCHE. At her direction, I have new irrigation bags installed. I frankly love it that we are in a music scene that is NOT so uptight that a major self-described supporter of local music can let go and anoint other musicians like Pat Hilton a GIANT DOUCHE because he doesn't like what CATHRYN BEEKS says. I actually think it is healthy that we can accept that Ms Beeks is now in charge of the San Diego music scene and will bust those of us who are lower on the music industry food chain. I asked Pat Hilton if he regrets getting involved in all this and he told me he is happy to endure the name calling and ugly slurs just so he can expose what Cathryn Beeks and Gigtown are all about. He, like myself, are now embracing our Cathryn Beeks-bestowed GIANT DOUCHINESS. Let the vinegary warmth rain down on us! Some of us get knighted and become Sirs. Others have to settle with simply being anointed GIANT DOUCHES!. On behalf of Gigtown, thank you Cathryn Beeks for the recognition. I wear my Beeks-endowed vinegar water bag with pride. And boy, do I feel fresh!
— June 15, 2016 9:09 p.m.
I've made thousands off those idiots
to rhiller1 who is an anonymous, newly created commenter.....dont know who you are or what band you are a part of, but even if Pat Hilton overdid it by saying he would "crush" anyone he would play against if he played next to a Herringbone regular (which does seem a bit overdone and a bad choice of words), please tell us all what Herringbone artistic regular we are speaking with. Please tell us who you are so we can know you are a real artist and not Gigtown or Cathryn Beeks.
— June 15, 2016 8:42 p.m.
Pierced the radio veil
The day after we filed this story, KROQ added "Circles." This is huge news that could launch Pierce the Veil into a huge new level of commercial success. Congrats to the band and their support team!
— June 8, 2016 8:04 p.m.
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Mexican photojournalist recalls Pemex arrest
Good story Justin!— January 24, 2017 7:12 p.m.
Alternative air
I was told tonight that Bay Area venture capital company Thoma-Bravo has its three stations (91X, 9.25, Z90) up for sale. The only problem....who would want to buy what they are selling which is just the right to license three Mexican transmitters and not really own anything at all. 91X sucks in the ratings, and for me to bring that up and indicate that there is no future for 91X may have prompted the tirade.— October 9, 2016 11:42 p.m.
Alternative air
Tray....glad to provide enjoyable entertainment. But I don't think I was tossing "vicious tirades."— October 9, 2016 5:34 p.m.
Alternative air
For different reasons, both stations are tanking. Part of it may be the state of alternative music. Part of it may be those unbearable Mexican PSA's on 91X which today, with so many other options, are even harder to sit through. Part of it may be that 949 is so boring and conservative. Part of it may be that radio in general is less important. Part of it may be that both stations have weak morning shows. Look, all I know is that Rock 105 has double the ratings of 91X and 949. And that things are so sad at 949 they announced that Padres play by play will join the station. Even if Padres end up somewhere else, Entercom apparently didn't mind giving the snub to 949. I just heard one rumor that says that Entercom may have supplanted the 91X stations as the new KFMB group participant. What if The Padres end up going to KFMB-FM? DSC in the morn, and Padres in the afternoon/night. Don't know. But that is an interesting concept. But remember, like that great philosopher said, "I have the truth housed in my head and you will never hear it."— October 8, 2016 1:07 p.m.
Alternative air
Hey pal you are a little hard to follow, but in all your Trump like silly rage you seem to be avoiding the one key point: what did I write that wasn't correct: That 949 plays a three year old song five times a day? That Rock 105 has twice the audience of either 91X or 949? That Padres plus alternative is considered by pretty much everybody to be a complete mistake? That 91X is getting some great shows but their ad income sucks? That hipness in radio just doesn't matter like it did thirty years ago? That it is becoming increasingly clear that two alternative stations can't survive in San Diego? What exactly is it, Mr anonymous tough guy, that I got wrong? You write: "That is, if it they are not indeed what I said about it being a hallucination. You did not deny that either. Can you go on record and deny that?" What exactly do you want me to go the record about? I'm trying to help you here. What is your question? Are you trying to say I made up that quote? Absolutely not. I gladly tell my editor or publisher at any time who my unnamed sources are. That person is employed in the radio industry. Second, what is it that person said that you say is not true? I'm so glad you feel good about yourself because you think you triggered so many hits on this article. You go girl! You have said absolutely nothing to contradict anything I wrote. Were you one of the people who were shipped out of the 91X offices last week after the joint agreement fell through? Or are you one of the folks who work at 949 who is about to be part of the biggest radio punchbowl turd in years? Which is exactly what will happen if Entercom does not get another station. But then again, I wonder, why would Entercom want to get another station just to save a two-share station? That would seem more like an ego move and Entercom is a bottom line company. Both stations are failing but they are both holding out to be the only one left in town in alternative. It seems 949 already gave up when they bought the Padres. Nothing says millennial like play by play Padres! That's a party!— October 8, 2016 10:43 a.m.
Alternative air
sounds like one pissed off, laid off (or about to be laid off) employee at an obsolete radio station who doesn't matter. Or it sounds like a blogger who wants to write, but, um, well, let's just say you better stick to concert listings. It was hard to understand what you were trying to say but I think with "Now it makes sense why they tell you things that just don't work that way in radio at all..." you were trying to say what I wrote isn't what is going down. Hard to tell what you were trying to say. I hate to break it to you but this is the real gig. I got the quotes from someone who has a real job in radio and because they have a real job in radio, they don't want their name to used. You tried to go after me which is fine, but you didn't deny that anything I said was not true.— October 7, 2016 6:34 p.m.
Another indie music store swan song
Just heard from guitar and keyboard teacher Glenn Sutton that the store he teaches at, Ozzie's Music in Poway, is also closing its doors September 1. That store has been around since 1948 and there also used to an Ozzie's once in San Diego and Fallbrook. Glenn indicates he is looking for a new venue. If you have an idea, reach out to him.— July 25, 2016 10:48 a.m.
I've made thousands off those idiots
A week later still have not a word via email from Cathryn Beeks. I am prepared for my new role as a GIANT DOUCHE. At her direction, I have new irrigation bags installed. I frankly love it that we are in a music scene that is NOT so uptight that a major self-described supporter of local music can let go and anoint other musicians like Pat Hilton a GIANT DOUCHE because he doesn't like what CATHRYN BEEKS says. I actually think it is healthy that we can accept that Ms Beeks is now in charge of the San Diego music scene and will bust those of us who are lower on the music industry food chain. I asked Pat Hilton if he regrets getting involved in all this and he told me he is happy to endure the name calling and ugly slurs just so he can expose what Cathryn Beeks and Gigtown are all about. He, like myself, are now embracing our Cathryn Beeks-bestowed GIANT DOUCHINESS. Let the vinegary warmth rain down on us! Some of us get knighted and become Sirs. Others have to settle with simply being anointed GIANT DOUCHES!. On behalf of Gigtown, thank you Cathryn Beeks for the recognition. I wear my Beeks-endowed vinegar water bag with pride. And boy, do I feel fresh!— June 15, 2016 9:09 p.m.
I've made thousands off those idiots
to rhiller1 who is an anonymous, newly created commenter.....dont know who you are or what band you are a part of, but even if Pat Hilton overdid it by saying he would "crush" anyone he would play against if he played next to a Herringbone regular (which does seem a bit overdone and a bad choice of words), please tell us all what Herringbone artistic regular we are speaking with. Please tell us who you are so we can know you are a real artist and not Gigtown or Cathryn Beeks.— June 15, 2016 8:42 p.m.
Pierced the radio veil
The day after we filed this story, KROQ added "Circles." This is huge news that could launch Pierce the Veil into a huge new level of commercial success. Congrats to the band and their support team!— June 8, 2016 8:04 p.m.