SYRACUSE and UTICA-ROME — Earlier this week, we told you that Ryno was counting down his days doing mornings on modern rock KRock, as he started a new assignment hosting nights on classic rock TK99/105 (WTKW/WTKV). And today, KRock has revealed its plans: new morning host Dex Mitchell is set to make his debut on Monday.
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SYRACUSE — Kudos to the crew at K-Rock (WKRL/WKRH) on being named “Modern Rock Station of the Year” by national trade publication FMQB. The award was based on votes cast by members of the radio and record industries. K-Rock, owned locally by Galaxy Communications, was up against other “secondary market” contenders, stations in markets ranked 51-100.
SYRACUSE — A better view of the stages and private “passholder-only” bars are just some of the perks being offered through a new “Platinum Pass” for K-Rockathon 16, later this month at the New York State Fairgrounds. In addition to the new perks, a few more local acts have been added to the lineup for the concert, hosted by the dual-market K-Rock trio of stations (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL).
Updated 8:30pm with KRock Press Release – SYRACUSE — Stone Temple Pilots will headline KRockathon 16 next month at the New York State Fairgrounds. The announcement was made this afternoon by Rainman. Tickets for the July 30 event go on sale this Saturday. The 13-band lineup includes several other national recording artists like Seether, Bush and Dropkick Murphys.
SYRACUSE — A local opener and seven national recording artists are on the bill for the 5th annual Dysfunctional Family BBQ. The concert, hosted by K-Rock (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL) will take place on May 28 at the New York State Fairgrounds near Syracuse. Tickets go on sale this Saturday.
SYRACUSE — You’ve no doubt heard about various concert tours postponing shows or calling them off altogether, citing lack of ticket sales (likely due to consumers getting fed up with high prices). But one local PD says, “we just want to show if you do it right, [look] what happens.”
SYRACUSE — When the band Avenged Sevenfold takes the stage during K-Rockathon 15 this Saturday, a live video feed of the performance will be streamed on at least four major websites, allowing fans worldwide to “virtually” join those in attendance at the State Fairgrounds.
SYRACUSE/UTICA-ROME — Galaxy’s trio of K-Rock stations (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL) are jumping on the Apple bandwagon with a new K-Rockathon 15 App available for the iPhone, the iPod Touch and the iPad. The app is free and downloadable as of today.
SYRACUSE/UTICA — The K-Rock trio of stations (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL) has a new host for the night shift. According to PD Nixon, the station has named Candace Curby the new 6-11pm personality, starting June 28th. Current night jock Tiff is exiting for other opportunities outside radio. AllAccess.com also has a photo of . . . → Read More: New Host for K-Rock Nights |
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