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Indie 88 and the future
I have been thinking a lot of what may happen to Indie 88 in the future.
They will be transitioning to new ownership once the approval process goes through. When the new ownership group takes over, I have heard rumours of new on air staff. Not to replace anyone but to add to the existing lineup. One person I know was telling me that the plan is going to be to have a full on air lineup, and they are going to add to the existing programming by adding new shows and features. Word is they are looking to build up Indie to be similar to the Edge and what they used to have. So there is a possibility of live to airs or at least shows of that style. Possibly a new music show, and possibly a countdown show that could be similar to the old Thursday 30.
If I were the new owners, I would hire as many former Edge talents, allow them to have a lot more creative freedom. I would also have at least the club style shows a couple nights a week (Friday and Saturday), as well as a one hour new music show, a lot of retro alternative in the playlist. I would take the hyper focus of newer music and make the playlist more wide open. Music from the 80's through to now but with a larger focus on later 80's and through to the late 90's early 2000's.
What other suggestions do you have for this? I am sure there are some more obvious answers but I can't think of anything else.
Do they have my number? - mic'em
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Exactly what I thought also. A revamp of The Spirit of Radio from the 80's into 90's. It could quite possibly attract a whole new generation.
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Grossman/Local Radio Lab should hire the Marsbar stat! 
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mic'em wrote:
Exactly what I thought also. A revamp of The Spirit of Radio from the 80's into 90's. It could quite possibly attract a whole new generation.
It just has to be more than radio.
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Restoring the days of live overnights would be nice.
RadioWiz & RadioQuiz are NOT the same person.
RadioWiz & THE Wiz are NOT the same person.
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Exactly what I thought also. A revamp of The Spirit of Radio from the 80's into 90's. It could quite possibly attract a whole new generation.
It just has to be more than radio.
Absolutely! Imagination...
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Marsden, I know you won't remember me, but I worked at CKMW the year before and into the change into the ethnic period. I was the morning jock, then was followed by Maie Potts at 10am. I did evenings for the first 6 months in 1985 and have great memories of conversations with Ron Bruchel. What a fantastic experience it was for me. It was my last radio gig, when I was let go , I never did get another broadcasting job. Rubbing shoulders with the likes of Live Earl Jive and Beverly, and all the other so talented people who walked that hallway at 83 Kennedy Road was the best time of my life, other than my children being born , and marrying my wife. I wish you great health David and happiness.
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Restoring the days of live overnights would be nice.
They don't even have live evenings or weekends
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Marsden, I know you won't remember me, but I worked at CKMW the year before and into the change into the ethnic period. I was the morning jock, then was followed by Maie Potts at 10am. I did evenings for the first 6 months in 1985 and have great memories of conversations with Ron Bruchel. What a fantastic experience it was for me. It was my last radio gig, when I was let go , I never did get another broadcasting job. Rubbing shoulders with the likes of Live Earl Jive and Beverly, and all the other so talented people who walked that hallway at 83 Kennedy Road was the best time of my life, other than my children being born , and marrying my wife. I wish you great health David and happiness.
Hi mic'em - I really don't know all of the real names of folks posting here. However, it is great to hear from you and I'm delighted to hear your story. 83 Kennedy Road was quite a lot of fun. It was also a gathering of very professional people such as those you have named. Happy you got a taste of what I believe radio is really about.
Fun. Creative. Professional. Caring. Plus a few other adjectives.
It's not appropriate for me to pass judgement on others, but there are still some over the air radio stations in our country doing good stuff.
Again thanks for remembering those moments mic'em. I'm sure you found something great to put your life into. Love is at the top of that list, so good for you and the family.
That's what it's all about. d
BTW - Earl Jive, Ivar Hamilton, All Nite Andre, and a few others are doing weekly shows at NYthespirit.com. We are celebrating our 10th year together.