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Age integration or keep ’em separated?
xians421: that happens to be a very good question. But the reality is, Orange and L.A. Counties (and "the rest of California" one local insider told me) has managed to do business this way for years. There are some realities here. The Belly Up seems to be doing just fine doing 21 and up and in my opinion probably would just as soon not let in the under-21s so as to not expose them to the under age drinking risk (just an assumption...I could be wrong). But the more competitive HOB and Observatory North Park apparently want to mix in under 21s for 2 reasons. One, because their total amount of tickets sold will increase, and also because agents and band managers generally don't want to keep their artists away from the under 21 crowd. In other words, if both venues are fighting for a certain band to come play at their venue, the one that will let in the 18-20 year olds may have the edge. Without getting any kind of official comment, it seems to me the Belly Up is happy with its older clientele. Then again, if it puts them at a disadvantage in getting the acts they want, that may change. This is all just speculation.
— February 28, 2015 9:53 a.m.
Yes, Droopy, you got the job
Speaking of Stacy Taylor.... He was in radio for 30 years, much of it in San Diego at KFMB, KOGO, KLSD and KSDO. He and his former producer Scot Tempesta made some ribald and revealing podcasts about the state of San Diego radio. Not sure they are required at SDSU telecom classes, but they are fun to check out.
http://stacytaylor.com/tag/clear-channel-san-dieg…
— February 25, 2015 4:44 p.m.
Age integration or keep ’em separated?
the full statement from Ryan Blank: “We are making a concentrated effort to be different from our Orange County venue. Observatory North Park is a performing arts venue, not just a concert destination. Our calendar is filled with comedy shows, theatrical performances, community events, along with concerts. Therefore, we differ that way from venues such as House of Blues, Belly Up and SOMA. When it comes to our “all ages” shows, our security separately IDs everyone at the door. A wristband is provided to ticket holders over 21 and a separate-colored wristband is given to those under 21. Our security that circulates throughout the building is constantly checking that no one under 21 is drinking alcoholic beverages. Their sole job is to look for anyone who is possibly drinking underage. We also provide different colored cups to differentiate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There is a zero tolerance policy regarding underage drinking at the theatre. If a ticketholder under the age of 21 picks up an over 21 cup, they are immediately escorted out of the building. In addition, if a ticketholder shows up to any of our scheduled events intoxicated, they will not be allowed in the building. We believe that as a performing arts venue, the arts should be available to everyone, and just like other “all age” venues across the country, we are taking the necessary steps to assure that our guests enjoy every performance in a law-abiding manner.”
— February 25, 2015 4:05 p.m.
Yes, Droopy, you got the job
The parenthetical line about Limbaugh was added in editing. The fact is, Limbaugh's syndication didn't take off until 1988, so while Limbaugh may have been talking politics on the air in Sacramento or wherever, he didn't really matter nationwide until 1988. Trivia item: local station KCEO AM 1000 was one of the very first stations to carry Limbaugh. And while talk show Stacy Taylor didn't try to fashion himself as a right wing zealot, he was talking politics on the radio in San Diego in the 80s. Also, KFMB program director Dave Sniff told me that most of Hedgecock's calls on his show are from San Diego, so that it is almost like Hedgecock's syndicated show was local. That tells me not too many other stations are carrying Hedgecock's show.
— February 25, 2015 9:30 a.m.
Extension accord
Don't know what happened but a correction I sent in did not get posted. "graduate student" is supposed to read "Graduate Student Association" which is just like the AS except it represents grad students.
— January 21, 2015 1:40 p.m.
Resurrection buzz
This statement comes from the promoter of the event: "HorsePower Entertainment reiterated that they have the utmost respect for the success of the San Diego Street Scene. KAABOO will be presented as a significant music event in its own right and is in no way attempting to be better than Street Scene. KAABOO’s goal is to create an event that will fill a void in the San Diego market."
— January 16, 2015 10 a.m.
Q
is gone,
Fresh Air
survives
And yes, Visduh. Fresh Air isn't crappy. If you understood why interviews with Stephen Colbert, Ray Davies and the actors of Boyhood mattered, it would be all be clear to you. If you don't, then it would be impossible to explain to you why this show regularly nails it. When Joan Rivers died and they replayed her Fresh Air interviews over the years, I don't anyone did it better. Would you prefer one-on-ones with Honey Boo Boo, Visduh? I'll admit Fresh Air doesn't have pictures like TMZ.
— January 15, 2015 9:32 p.m.
Enter Entercom
Josh - There still needs to be a local radio outlet to carry Chargers' play-by-play in 2015, and that station(s) has not been announced. If Entercom were to commit to sports on 94/9, this affiliation, even if it was just for one year, would certainly get it on the map. And it would also make it more possible for this new 94.9 FM sports station to raid the talent from Mighty 1090 (the top-rated Scott and B.R. immediately comes to mind). Radio insiders tell me that CBS-owned 103.7 was very close to flipping to sports two years ago, with Scott and BR anchoring mornings. On the other hand, sports stations are considered to be more costly to run, since they have to employ more live-and-local talent than music stations. Then again, being the only FM sports station in town may allow 94.9 to topple 1360 AM which has a weak, scratchy signal and meager ratings, and 1090 which is a Mexican station and has to air those annoying Mexican public service announcements. Clear Channel is only halfway committed to all-sports here with its 1360 signal, and the company that owns 1090 is independent and just doesn't have the resources or the countrywide sports juice that Entercom has. It seems to me that Entercom sees this opportunity (to dominate sports radio in San Diego) as easy to get, low hanging fruit. But, they must also ask themselves is it worth it. In other words, would they NET more money being San Diego's sports powerhouse, or would they net more running the 2nd of two alternative stations. Entercom will ultimately figure this out.
— December 24, 2014 11:54 a.m.
Mainstream U.
Thanks. Stephen, is it me or does it seem like no one actually has a clue about how UCSD works? Just asking a legitimate question. With all due respect. Would like to hear back. I don't think I am the only frustrated with a lack of administration openness.
— December 18, 2014 2:32 p.m.
Mainstream U.
Interesting that the defender of UCSD administration is an anonymous blogger. Any more thoughts Stepshep?
— December 18, 2014 3:52 a.m.
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Age integration or keep ’em separated?
xians421: that happens to be a very good question. But the reality is, Orange and L.A. Counties (and "the rest of California" one local insider told me) has managed to do business this way for years. There are some realities here. The Belly Up seems to be doing just fine doing 21 and up and in my opinion probably would just as soon not let in the under-21s so as to not expose them to the under age drinking risk (just an assumption...I could be wrong). But the more competitive HOB and Observatory North Park apparently want to mix in under 21s for 2 reasons. One, because their total amount of tickets sold will increase, and also because agents and band managers generally don't want to keep their artists away from the under 21 crowd. In other words, if both venues are fighting for a certain band to come play at their venue, the one that will let in the 18-20 year olds may have the edge. Without getting any kind of official comment, it seems to me the Belly Up is happy with its older clientele. Then again, if it puts them at a disadvantage in getting the acts they want, that may change. This is all just speculation.— February 28, 2015 9:53 a.m.
Yes, Droopy, you got the job
Speaking of Stacy Taylor.... He was in radio for 30 years, much of it in San Diego at KFMB, KOGO, KLSD and KSDO. He and his former producer Scot Tempesta made some ribald and revealing podcasts about the state of San Diego radio. Not sure they are required at SDSU telecom classes, but they are fun to check out. http://stacytaylor.com/tag/clear-channel-san-dieg…— February 25, 2015 4:44 p.m.
Age integration or keep ’em separated?
the full statement from Ryan Blank: “We are making a concentrated effort to be different from our Orange County venue. Observatory North Park is a performing arts venue, not just a concert destination. Our calendar is filled with comedy shows, theatrical performances, community events, along with concerts. Therefore, we differ that way from venues such as House of Blues, Belly Up and SOMA. When it comes to our “all ages” shows, our security separately IDs everyone at the door. A wristband is provided to ticket holders over 21 and a separate-colored wristband is given to those under 21. Our security that circulates throughout the building is constantly checking that no one under 21 is drinking alcoholic beverages. Their sole job is to look for anyone who is possibly drinking underage. We also provide different colored cups to differentiate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There is a zero tolerance policy regarding underage drinking at the theatre. If a ticketholder under the age of 21 picks up an over 21 cup, they are immediately escorted out of the building. In addition, if a ticketholder shows up to any of our scheduled events intoxicated, they will not be allowed in the building. We believe that as a performing arts venue, the arts should be available to everyone, and just like other “all age” venues across the country, we are taking the necessary steps to assure that our guests enjoy every performance in a law-abiding manner.”— February 25, 2015 4:05 p.m.
Yes, Droopy, you got the job
The parenthetical line about Limbaugh was added in editing. The fact is, Limbaugh's syndication didn't take off until 1988, so while Limbaugh may have been talking politics on the air in Sacramento or wherever, he didn't really matter nationwide until 1988. Trivia item: local station KCEO AM 1000 was one of the very first stations to carry Limbaugh. And while talk show Stacy Taylor didn't try to fashion himself as a right wing zealot, he was talking politics on the radio in San Diego in the 80s. Also, KFMB program director Dave Sniff told me that most of Hedgecock's calls on his show are from San Diego, so that it is almost like Hedgecock's syndicated show was local. That tells me not too many other stations are carrying Hedgecock's show.— February 25, 2015 9:30 a.m.
Extension accord
Don't know what happened but a correction I sent in did not get posted. "graduate student" is supposed to read "Graduate Student Association" which is just like the AS except it represents grad students.— January 21, 2015 1:40 p.m.
Resurrection buzz
This statement comes from the promoter of the event: "HorsePower Entertainment reiterated that they have the utmost respect for the success of the San Diego Street Scene. KAABOO will be presented as a significant music event in its own right and is in no way attempting to be better than Street Scene. KAABOO’s goal is to create an event that will fill a void in the San Diego market."— January 16, 2015 10 a.m.
Q is gone, Fresh Air survives
And yes, Visduh. Fresh Air isn't crappy. If you understood why interviews with Stephen Colbert, Ray Davies and the actors of Boyhood mattered, it would be all be clear to you. If you don't, then it would be impossible to explain to you why this show regularly nails it. When Joan Rivers died and they replayed her Fresh Air interviews over the years, I don't anyone did it better. Would you prefer one-on-ones with Honey Boo Boo, Visduh? I'll admit Fresh Air doesn't have pictures like TMZ.— January 15, 2015 9:32 p.m.
Enter Entercom
Josh - There still needs to be a local radio outlet to carry Chargers' play-by-play in 2015, and that station(s) has not been announced. If Entercom were to commit to sports on 94/9, this affiliation, even if it was just for one year, would certainly get it on the map. And it would also make it more possible for this new 94.9 FM sports station to raid the talent from Mighty 1090 (the top-rated Scott and B.R. immediately comes to mind). Radio insiders tell me that CBS-owned 103.7 was very close to flipping to sports two years ago, with Scott and BR anchoring mornings. On the other hand, sports stations are considered to be more costly to run, since they have to employ more live-and-local talent than music stations. Then again, being the only FM sports station in town may allow 94.9 to topple 1360 AM which has a weak, scratchy signal and meager ratings, and 1090 which is a Mexican station and has to air those annoying Mexican public service announcements. Clear Channel is only halfway committed to all-sports here with its 1360 signal, and the company that owns 1090 is independent and just doesn't have the resources or the countrywide sports juice that Entercom has. It seems to me that Entercom sees this opportunity (to dominate sports radio in San Diego) as easy to get, low hanging fruit. But, they must also ask themselves is it worth it. In other words, would they NET more money being San Diego's sports powerhouse, or would they net more running the 2nd of two alternative stations. Entercom will ultimately figure this out.— December 24, 2014 11:54 a.m.
Mainstream U.
Thanks. Stephen, is it me or does it seem like no one actually has a clue about how UCSD works? Just asking a legitimate question. With all due respect. Would like to hear back. I don't think I am the only frustrated with a lack of administration openness.— December 18, 2014 2:32 p.m.
Mainstream U.
Interesting that the defender of UCSD administration is an anonymous blogger. Any more thoughts Stepshep?— December 18, 2014 3:52 a.m.