Wireless Wednesday: Pet Gadgets
Rick Limpert, dave fm’s resident tech expert, joins The Steve Show every Wednesday morning at 8am. This week he has some pet gadgets in honor of May being National Pet Month. Plus, his pick for the App of the Week could find you a new friend.
This Date in History: First #1
scored their first #1 song on May 16, 1987. With of Without You has become one of ‘s most well-known songs and it often appears in music critics’ rankings of the best songs of all-time. However, morning show producer FK says that when he hears the song he always thinks of The Office.
Interview With Dan Rather
His new book “Rather Outspoken” takes you behind the scenes of Dan’s legendary career in broadcasting. Listen to what Dan has to say about CNN, the presidential election and the story behind “What’s The Frequency Kenneth”.
Wednesday’s Go Figure
See today’s playlist and a hint for tomorrow here. Listen all week for your chance to win tickets to see Train at Chastain Park Amphitheatre on September 7th.
Daily Rewind: Elvis Costello
There have probably been many songs penned sitting on fire escapes, but one of the more famous ones is a song by Elvis Costello. He wrote the song over frustrations that his road-mates were taking the ‘sex and drugs and rock and roll’ lifestyle too literally. Click through to find out which song it is.
Daily Rewind: The Pixies
The Pixies are a band which Kurt Cobain cites as being a huge influence on Nirvana. Cobain has even stated that the song “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is an “attempt to rip-off The Pixies”. Click through to check out a few songs from The Pixies.
Best of My Desk: Hawthorne, Willie, Foster
Margot, dave fm’s lovely and talented Music Director, joins The Steve Show every Tuesday morning at 8am for Margot’s Best of My Desk. This week she showcased new music from , , and .
Thursday’s Radio Free Lunch: Songs/ Artists That Have Golf & Baseball Terms In Common
If you’re a sports fan then today is your day, The Masters are kicking it off in Augusta and the Braves season opener this afternoon against the Mets. In honor of all these things happening we will play songs or artist that have baseball and golf terms in common. Examples might be swinging, clubs and [...]
In Hawk Heaven
Being a fan of the Atlanta Hawks isn’t an easy thing. A staple on the Atlanta sports scene since moving to town in 1968, the franchise has never so much as advanced to the conference finals. However, despite the lack of success come playoff time, the team has a rabid and devoted fan base. Foremost [...]
Birthday Ball Is Here For Chipper
In a final campaign chock full of milestone moments, Chipper Jones celebrates a big one Tuesday night in Los Angeles with the arrival of his 40th birthday. And with his well-known propensity to come through in the clutch, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Hoss steals the show in Tinsletown. If he plays, that is.
Beastie Boys Ultimix
RIP MCA. Check your head, shake your rump and let the beat drrrrrrop to this ridiculously good mix of over a dozen Beastie Boys songs.”My man MCA’s got a beard like a billy goat – oooh oooohwah!
Dirty Girls 2012
Dirty Girls Mud Run at Lakewood – an amazing day today honoring and celebrating all those who have fought and won the battle against cancer.
Jill’s Top 5 of 2011 (Plus One)
So…for me, 2011 had a dearth of amazing albums. A lot of good albums…a few great albums…but very vew AMAZING ones. See which ones tickled my fancy after the jump…
Thanksgiving Playlist
This time last year, I was filling in for Mara Davis on the Radio Free Lunch and put together a list of songs about giving thanks/praises. Maybe you can use it during your feast today…
Dave Roots is the “prequel” to dave fm, creating a direct lineage between the artists heard on the HD2 station and all the great music heard on 929 dave fm. Click to play
