Scanning The Dial

All-Music (But Not Classical) at WKNU

January 28, 2010 by Marty Ronish

After the bad news about WETS dropping most of its music in favor of talk, David Duff, President of the Association of Music Personnel in Public Radio, writes: WNKU–which serves the Cincinnati market–is changing their format to go all music. WNKU is a AAA station, but Cincinnati is already served by WGUC, a 24-hour classical outlet, and WVXU, an all-news outlet. Claiming a victory when I see one. The AAA format will include indie rock, world music, alternative rock, alternative country, and blues. Not classical.

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WETS in Johnson City Switches from Classical to Talk

January 26, 2010 by Marty Ronish

WETS, a real stalwart on the classical scene for 34 years is switching over its weekdays to all talk, according to station manager Wayne Winkler. You can read about it here. Winkler says you can get music from so many sources: CDs, MP3 players, satellite radio…

“In this economy”

January 25, 2010 by Jack Allen

If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a hundred times, “We’ll be lucky to achieve our goals in this economy”.

We’re all in the same boat, this challenging economic boat – in the doldrums yet relatively secure, generally insulated, and comparatively safe – not untouched mind you, but our lifestyles are barely altered – we’re afloat. We may be thinking greener, driving less, recycling more, watching household expenses, packing lunch, eyeballing boxed wine for the first time and generally curbing our consumption but at a pace that could be characterized as a stroll. No real urgency.

“Almost Insane Operagoer” George Jellinek Dies

January 21, 2010 by Marty Ronish

WQXR opera host George Jellinek has died at age 90. Jellinek was on the air in New York for 36 years, and internationally he was often a guest on the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts as part of their intermission panel. The New York Times has a fascinating obituary posted today.

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