Operation Dark Stall | Dave and Chuck "The Freak" Wiki | Fandom After 18 years..its over. Kelly Brown and Lex Kuhne have their morning show debuts here. By Chuck the Freak, told listeners about his run-in with an unidentified 89X employee who was in the station's bathroom with the lights off the day before. They've hosted several concerts in the area over the years, such as the annual "The Night 89X Stole Christmas" and "The 89X Birthday Bash.". May 31, 1991, CIMX-FM in Windsor, Canada (which broadcast into Detroit) changed its format from Adult Contemporary to Alternative Rock. The story of the "Dark Stall" investigation started last Tuesday (July 28) when host Chuck Urquhart, a.k.a. Dave and Chuck "The Freak" call it quits on 89X | Windsor Star They posted the following message on FACEBOOK last FRIDAY (11/23): "Unfortunately we cant go into detail, but as of today the DAVE AND CHUCK THE FREAK SHOW is no longer a part of the 89X lineup. Many stories can be told by many people about what happened after that day, but I was lucky enough to be the last DJ to do a show on the nightly "Cutting Edge" program from 11pm-4am. Video, A double bumper sticker featuring extra Scotch tape. One that took time for Braiden's band. Here is the first broadcast of an 89X Morning Show. An end to an era, a loss for local musicians as 89X changes format - CBC Last Friday, fans of the popular 89X radio show Morning X with Dave and Chuck the Freak got a surprise when the show was yanked off the air. Longtime Promotion Dir./middayer CAL CAGNO will serve as Interim PD at 89X. Add your comment below. Former 89X radio host Mark McKenzie talks switch to country - WDIV It. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. It's part of a major restructuring, and also includes 93.9 The River, Memories 580 AM and AM 800. That wasn't a poor man's Loveline on CIMX-FM. (WJBK) - The Windsor-based radio station 89X has closed its American office and is cutting several members of its on-air staff, effective immediately. "I'm thankful that guys didn't kick me out, but instead, you know, just focused on trying to sing better and not sound so completely garbled," he said. 89X closes American office, cuts morning show Cuts to the Windsor-based alternative rock station include 'Cal and Co.,' afternoon and evening hosts Adam Graham The Detroit News View Comments. Movies It's part of a major restructuring, and also. Cal and Co., 89Xs morning show, aired its last broadcast on Thursday morning. Listeners of the popular 89X (CIMX-FM, 88.7) morning show Morning X might still be wondering why the usually live show was taped this morning. "It was a great place to work, it was like being part of something like a revolution," he said. The show, which also features Lisa Way, is returning to the airwaves after leaving 89X (CIMX 88.7 FM) in November, and is set to take over a morning slot on WRIF 101.1 FM beginning this month, WDIV-TV reports. Well, I did, but it weighed 147 pounds, and the border patrol wouldn't let me bring it into Canada. If thats the case, I love it. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. "I know both Dave and Chuck and they told me it had blown up pretty big online, so we thought ti would be a good way to cross promote our new blog Life of a Bar Owner," Booth said. We were introducing a new sound to the airwaves that had been missed for a long time in Detroit. Melanie Deveau handles the news. January 2019 The four stations will retain their current formats and their signals will continue to carry into the Detroit market, according to Bell Media news director Matthew Garrow. Day 1 and 2: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 and Wednesday, July 29, 2009. There are few pictures of those early days, since we didn't keep cameras on our phones in our pockets back then. 89X has two Canadian centric shows, 'The Homeboy show' and 'Canadian Exports' where both local and country-wide rock musicians were able to be heard in the U.S. "Bands like Sloan, bands like the Tragically Hip, the Tea Party, bands like those Our Lady Peace, didn't really have a place to be heard by American audiences much and because it was a border station it was able to broadcast 100,000 watts of music to people who maybe would never have heard those bands," Cagno said. Since it's a Canadian station, it can broadcast farther than most US stations, therefore I could get it out in the middle of nowhere Michigan. It gets you noticed. One thing is for sure. CIMX 89X - 30100 Telegraph Rd, Bingham Farms, MI - Yelp Another interesting Canadian regulation required a certain amount of spoken word per hour, which allowed the DJs to use their personalities on a level unheard of in the U.S. Part of the "story" was that Darren quit before the end of his shift. 89X Ups Dave Hunter To PD - All Access 89X no more: Detroit-Windsor's 88.7 FM switches to country music after The puzzle pieces for ALT's arrival started moving when Windsor's 89X announced a format switch on Wednesday . Many stories can be told by many people about what happened after that day, but I was lucky enough to be the last DJ to do a show on the nightly "Cutting Edge" program from 11pm-4am. Regular listeners remember the top nine at nine, people's choice, and of course 'Canadian Exports.' I remember the early days of 89X like it was yesterday. This memo was subsequently read live; in turn, the AM Show trio of Dave Hunter, Chuck the Freak and Lisa Way was taken taken off-the-air. The original sticker was black & white, and more rectangular. He would go to Japan for three weeks and come home for a week and bring . May 20, 2013 12:00 PM What's been expected was made official Monday: Former 89X morning radio show Dave and Chuck The Freak will be back on local morning airwaves beginning at 6 a.m. May. There was a time when disc jockeys were encouraged to talk and attempt to have personality. Slum Village collaborate with 60s Detroit soul group the Dramatics on Just Like You, Detroit rappers Stretch Money and Valid team up for 80s-inspired Bill & Isiah, Detroit Symphony Orchestra to perform live score for Black Panther screening, Willie Nelson announces Pine Knob concert. Somewhere around 3am, he "angrily" called me to express his dismay. They issued a statement which they made the hosts read on the air. You never knew if the equipment was going to work or if the transmitter was working properly. . Copyright 2023 All Access Music Group. Windsor-based alternative rock station 89X (CIMX-FM) has closed its American office and is cutting several members of its on-air staff, effective immediately. "Joe Doering, when he signed with All Japan (Pro Wrestling), was living with me. It has been a leader in the format for 18 years and I look forward to my new opportunity to continue and grow the brand in this changing time.". The Breeze was launched in Nov. 2018, taking over the former pop-leaning AMP Radio. After 89X folds, 98.7 abruptly switches to alternative rock format Email her at Stacey.Janzer@cbc.ca. Pure Country Windsor - iHeartRadio Cagno grew up in the Detroit area and 89Xplayed a big part for him in high school. As the story goes, the employee in question got upset about the segments and complained to management. Bell Media would not confirm how many jobs were cut, but Emily Young Lee with the corporation said six positions are open. "It's like this huge giant leap to get on 89X and then everything else is just sort of piecing together," said Braiden. The story of the "Dark Stall" investigation started last Tuesday (July 28) when host Chuck Urquhart, a.k.a. 2023 FOX Television Stations, DPD host walk to raise awareness on National Crime Victims Rights Week, WATCH - Jennifer Hammond was in Allen Park as the Lions introduced their 2023 first round picks, 'No Beef Zone in effect' by Detroit activists in Greektown to keep the peace, Prominent attorney Geoffrey Fieger recovering after suffering stroke, Over 400 Burger King employees lose jobs after franchisee closes 23 Detroit area locations, Wayne State professor suspended after advocating for killing 'right wing' speakers on campuses, 9-year-old and woman shot on Detroit's east side; suspects of interest photos released, 23 Metro Detroit Burger King restaurants closing -- See the list. UPDATE: Former 89X rock alternative radio . 89X closed its American office in March 2017 and cut its morning show, part of a larger restructuring at Bell. . 5/30/2014 06:31:04 am. . Other radio stations laughed at the "strange" "weird" freaks" punks of 89X but it was cool with us. (Important: Make sure you say "ninety-three", not "nine three") I guess that's how life goes, and nothing great stays here forever. But overall it was a great experience.. Playlist One of those personalities was Cal Cagno, who spent 18 years with the show andwent from working in promotions to hosting the morning show. They submitted their first EP and were told by DJPhat Matt to kick out Braiden, which he remembered with a laugh. We were a band of music lovers who had this crazy . Drew & Mike show ending - PressReader Chuck the Freak, told listeners about his run-in with an unidentified 89X employee who was in the station's bathroom with the lights off the day before. 2023 www.detroitnews.com. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. A double bumper sticker featuring extra Scotch tape. "That's the stuff I will remember for the longest time.". Troy Hanson Exiting Cumulus VP/Programming-Rock Formats, VP/Operations & PD WKQX (Q101)/Chicago, Day Two At The All Access Audio Summit 2023: Scott Shannon, Talent Development, And The Radio-Label Relationship, Are You Ready? It all makes for great, theater of the mind radio. It was something that's like, 'OK, this is what I'm going to aim for, because this starts the story.' Lead singer, Josh Braiden talks about the experience of opening for big rock band and the unexpected end to the night, Former 89X radio personality Cal Cagno with his long-running sign off, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. At a time when terrestrial radio is screaming out for personality and controversy, the Morning X has the town talking! My whole adult life Ive worked there. We have the best listeners in the world, and you guys entertained us as much as we entertained you. Honestly I think Dave and Chuck will be the last big morning show in the Detroit area regarding radio. I was not even 21 years old, and still learning every day. Booth says he filmed it last night and it took them about four hours to put together. Similarly, another former Detroit jock who went on to fame and fortune elsewhere, Steve Dahl, used to put his Program Director on-the-air live when his boss would call in during his show to try to keep him in check. Stacey Janzer was born and raised in Essex County, Ontario. Now all listeners can do is wait until Monday to see whether it's true or not. What Will Monday Bring For 89X Morning Show? What Will Monday Bring For 89X Morning Show? - Tanner Friedman Dave And Chuck 'The Freak Show On The Move. Not everyone in radio knows what they are doing. Host Cal Cagno tweeted Thursday afternoon, I no longer work at 89X. It went into power rotation, which means it was getting spins very regularly, almost every hour or two hours," Braiden said. Running with the obvious jokes that followed about what that person was doing, the topic took up a good portion of that morning's discussion and carried over to Wednesday and Thursday, too. Notice the wide variety of music we used to play, including Robert Palmer and Grandmaster Flash. I have never stopped being proud of what we all did. Howard is infamous for both publicly calling out and/or ignoring management. 89X is the largely alt-rock station's on-air branding for CIMX .
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