KSON to become All-New GEORGE-FM

By Joe Nelson

San Diego – December 31, 2013 – Tonight at midnight, San Diego heritage Country Music Station, KSON, is going to become the all-new GEORGE-FM to celebrate Country Music Legend, George Strait, making his final appearance in San Diego at the end of the month.  GEORGE-FM will continue with KSON Programming as San Diego’s #1 for New Country, but will sprinkle in “Double-Shots of George Strait” with two George Strait songs per hour and loads of George Strait giveaways throughout the month.

One of the biggest names in the history of Country Music, George Strait, is on his final tour entitled “The Cowboy Rides Away,” and will be making his San Diego finale at the Valley View Casino Center on January 31^st with opener Miranda Lambert.  The show sold out the same day it went on sale.

GEORGE-FM will be San Diego’s best place to get tickets to the sold out show.  Listeners will have a chance to win tickets 6 times every weekday beginning January 6^th.  There are also opportunities for listeners to win front row seats, flyaways to see George Strait in other markets, meet & greet passes, signed George Strait guitars, and more.

“George has been a large part of our over 50 years of bringing San Diego today's best country. George FM is our way to celebrate the final San Diego stop on the  final tour as the Cowboy Rides Away”, said Kevin Callahan Program Director for GEORGE-FM (KSON FM)

George Strait has sold over 70 million albums in the US and his certifications include 13 multi-platinum, 33 platinum, and 38 gold records.  He is the 12^th best-selling album recording artist in US History, and has 60 #1 hits.  He was recently named the 2013 Country Music Association “Entertainer of the Year.”

December 2013 Spotlight

By Joe Nelson

Tommy Sablan - December 2013 Spotlight

The December 2013 SanDiegoRadio Spotlight features Jeff & Jer's Tommy Sablan

Tommy, thanks for taking the time for www.sandiegoradio.org.

Joe Nelson: Tell me about your radio background.

Tommy Sablan: I started in radio here in San Diego back in 1982.  I've been with Jeff and Jer since 1988, I am going on 26 years with Jeff and Jer. I'm proud to be their only producer for all that time!

JN: You have been with CBS Radio KyXy since January of 2011, what's the feel there?

TS: We have fun at KyXy 96.5. It's a perfect fit.

                                        Tommy and Laura Cain

JN: Aside from your regular radio job, do you have anything else you are working on?

TS: Yes,I've also started working with KUSI TV since last October. Mike McKinnon Jr. has given me an opportunity to suggest ideas and stories to them and to learn TV. He even gave me a title of Content Consultant.

JN: Are you comfortable working on TV?

TS:I have the work ethic to do both radio and TV.

JN: Tell me about your personal life, what are things like in the Sablan home?

TS: I'm a single dad with sole custody of my children! Eddie and Vanessa are teenagers now!

Eddie, Vanessa with Tommy

JN: Your kids are growing up, how are things for Vanessa and Eddie?

TS: Vanessa just completed her first semester of college and Eddie is a skateboard rat that's getting a lot of modeling and acting gigs because of it!

JN: I know you are into the healthy lifestyle, do you care to tell me about that?TS: I'm actively managing my weight loss and work closely with the Medifast Centers in San Diego.

JN: Do you work closely with anyone else?

TS: It's great to be Dealership Ambassador for Frank Motors where I grew up.

JN: Tommy, do you have a signature moment, or moments you are especially proud of?

TS: I think when I die, I'll be known for Breaking and Entering Christmas! It started with us about 15 years ago and is now done in major cities across the country.

JN: Are you doing any public appearances?

TS: I am proud to be invited to speak at schools and juvenile hall on making good choices in life.

JN: I know you made a major change in life, years ago. Do you care to speak on that?

TS: I'm going into 2014, 6 years clean!

JN: What do you enjoy doing?

TS: I run. I like doing half marathons. I try to eat healthy.

JN: How are things today?

TS: Life is really cool right now!

Tommy, thanks for taking your time for SanDiegoRadio. I appreciate all you do for the community.

Thanks for tuning in to SanDiegoRadio,

-Joe

SanDiegoRadio On Hold

By Joe Nelson
   Happy New Year, my good radio friends.

   Just letting you know I will be stepping away from SanDiegoRadio for a week or so due to my mother being in poor health. She appears to be in the final stages of emphysema.

Mom and I today

   Fortunately this a slow time of the year for radio, so I don't expect too much to happen. I will be posting the December 2013 Spotlight soon. If anything major happens, you can count on me to post it. I just need my focus on my mom, dad and my kids.

Thanks for a great 2013, and let's make 2014 even better!

Thanks for tuning in!
-Joe

Loren Nancarrow 1953 - 2013

By Joe Nelson
   Longtime TV anchorman/weatherman/environmentalist/gardener/great guy Loren Nancarrow has passed away.

   According to his FB PAGE, his family announced Loren passed at 6:30 tonight after a great 10 month fight with a brain tumor.
   Being a native San Diegan, I can recall seeing Loren on the news what seems like every night and I just remember every time he spoke, I just thought, 'now THERE is a man who is just talking to me, like a regular guy, not stiff, or rehearsed, just chatting about whatever.' It was always fun watching him do whatever he was doing. I loved that about him.

Rest in Peace, Loren. You made a difference. You put up one heck of a fight. Nancarrow family: Condolences from SanDiegoRadio (Joe), and my family. Much love to you.

-Joe
 

The NEW 95-7 KISS FM - Today’s Rhythm and All The Best Throwbacks!

By Joe Nelson

KSSX, 95.7 KISS FM announced changes to their format. Detailed below.

KISS FM is proud to present the only radio station in San Diego playing today's hits and all the best throwbacks from the 90's, 2000's, and even the 80's!

Rihanna - 2PAC - TLC - Beyonce - Biggie - Pitbull - Justin Timberlake - LL Cool J - Usher - SWV - Jennifer Lopez - Bruno Mars - Eminem - Snoop - Destiny's Child - Micahel Jackson - Jay-Z - Shakira - Kris Kross - Robin Thicke - Puff Daddy - Mariah Carey - Heavy D - Aaliyah
and on...

This is something BRAND NEW for San Diego - A present to YOU from US for the New Year!

Stay close for all of the new things happening in the year with the new KISS FM. Things like: Taco Tuesdays in Old Town, Throwback Thursdays, Chio's House Party, World Tour Stops, Disneyland tickets, a trip to hang with Usher, and much more!

The NEW 95-7 KISS FM - Today’s Rhythm and All The Best Throwbacks!

December 2013 Ratings

By Joe Nelson

The following are the ratings for San Diego, December 2013: (I also included the previous month's ratings, for comparison.

KPRZ out in Santee

By Joe Nelson
   Today "The David Spoon Experience" on KPRZ was broadcasting LIVE from Santee at a local book store.
   The turnout was very nice as listeners filed in and out of the store. Santee Coffee Corner and Chick-fil-A were on hand with free giveaways.

Thanks for tuning in!
-Joe

Thank you!

By Joe Nelson

My radio friends. Thank you for all you do to keep radio relevant. Keeping listeners happy! Enjoy your break and see you next year. Merry Christmas if it applies! -Joe

JAMMIN’ Z90 MORNING SHOW LINE-UP COMPLETE WITH NEW CO-HOST SARAH BEEBE.

By Joe Nelson

SAN DIEGO, CA – Sarah Beebe has been selected as co-host of Jammin’ Z90 “In the Morning,” joining Rick Morton on-air during morning drive, 5-10AM. weekdays.  Sarah will start Thursday, January 2, 2014.

(Photo credit: Paul Savage)

Sarah arrives at Jammin’ Z90 after spending the last four years at KGB-FM including roles on “The DSC,” and most recently "The Bob and Coe Show," and had varying radio jobs prior to that including on-air at KHTS-FM, KUSS-FM, and as an intern for the Danny Bonaduce Show at KYSR in Los Angeles.

"I'm so incredibly honored and excited to join Rick Morton as his new Morning Co-Host on Z90!” said Beebe.  “I absolutely love everything about this station - the people, the music, and the fact that it's in my favorite city on Earth.  I look forward to making proud those who gave me this opportunity, now let's get started and have some FUN!

After a lengthy and exhaustive nationwide search, it is my pleasure to announce Sarah as the latest addition to the Jammin’ Z90 all-star lineup,” says Jammin’ Z90 Program Director R Dub. “The chemistry between Rick and Sarah is undeniable, and her passion to win in this market is apparent.  She brings both great behind the scenes and in-the-spotlight morning experience, and her role here will be instrumental in helping build the nation’s next top-tier morning show.”

In an exclusive interview with Sarah today, she shared the following words: "Moving to Z90 has been one of the best decisions of my life. I literally prayed for guidance on what do to about the crossroads I've recently faced, and I truly feel as though God made the decision perfectly clear. Many amazing things have happened over the past few weeks to assure my decision was the correct one! It's awesome to have that feeling of "Ok, I'm doing the right thing here!"

Ideas: I cannot wait to shake up the mornings here in San Diego! Rick & I have such an exciting vision of the show we want to create & I can't believe how much fun we're about to have!

Leaving CC: I truly could not have left CC on better terms. I owe my CC Family endless gratitude for the opportunities they gave me. They prepared me for this moment of achieving my dream of having my own morning show. Saying Thank you" to Bob & Coe, Shauna & Haze, Frankie and everyone else is simply not enough.

Leaving Bob & Coe made this decision almost impossible. I'm beyond proud of the show we created as a team almost 2 years ago. No one works harder than B&C and no one loves their listeners more. I couldn't asked for better role models, friends & co-workers. They will be in my life forever!"

In addition to the morning co-host slot, Sarah will stay in studio as on-air host from 10AM - 12PM weekdays.

Rick also told SanDiegoRadio: "I am beyond excited to have another piece of the puzzle fall into place perfectly for my show! They say patience pays off and in our case it really has with the addition of Sarah Beebe. After a long exhaustive search I feel it's a great fit for Morton in the Morning! She is a local mom with the perfect blend of talent, drive and desire to add to the show! She really has worked hard to get where she is and has certainly earned this opportunity! Z90 and Local Media San Diego is truly a unique family in that we are all very positive and close knit which is something you just don't see that often in our business anymore. Sarah will really find a great home here and we are thrilled to have her! I can't wait to introduce her to our Z90 listeners where I'm sure she be welcomed with open ears! Great things ahead!"

Z90 is owned and operated by Local Media San Diego, a privately held San Diego-based company. LMSD also operates 91X (XTRA-FM) and Magic 92.5 (XHRM-FM).

Clean Your Drawers

By Joe Nelson

From BCA Radio:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

4^th Annual Clean Your Drawers Holiday Clothing Drive
The Mighty 1090 Live Broadcast at The Tilted Kilt Mission Valley

San Diego, CA December 19, 2013- San Diego Sports Leader, The Mighty 1090 will host the 4^th AnnualClean Your Drawers Holiday Clothing Drive Friday morning, December 20^th, 2013 from 6:00am to 6:00pm. Sports fans from all over San Diego are invited to bring their new or gently used clothing donations to the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery Mission Valley benefiting San Diego Alpha Project.

All clothing donations will go to Alpha Project, which attempts to develop relationships with the homeless; offering them food, water, clothing, hygiene supplies, transportation assistance as well as a compassionate ear. Alpha Project CEO Bob McElroy will join Hacksaw & Company LIVE on air at 8:45am to talk about the needs of San Diego’s homeless during the cold months of the year.

Bud Light has graciously donated a delivery truck to house the donations for the clothing drive and deliver them to Alpha Project, downtown. Vice President of Marketing for Bud Light San Diego James Dierker will deliver the truck and the clothes on behalf of Anheuser-Busch.

“Clean Your Drawers started four years ago as a sock drive with Scott & BR. The response from generous San Diegans was overwhelming. To see it develop into an annual community event to help San Diego’s homeless during the holidays is a feat that we are proud of at The Mighty 1090,” says Broadcast Company of the Americas General Manager Norman Feuer.

The Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery is located in Westfield Mission Valley at 1640 Camino Del Rio North in San Diego a year-round headquarters for sporting events, an American eclectic menu, Scottish pub grub and 24 beers on tap.

Pala Rez Radio

By Joe Nelson

   Chris Carmichael’s first episode of Jack’s Tracks airs this Sunday from 4 to 7 on Rez Radio. Jack's Tracks finds a new home at Rez Radio.

   Rez Radio begins their annual 91.3 Hours of Christmas at 5a this Sunday morning and continues through midnight Christmas Day.  John Fox says "We ditch all regular programming and play nothing but Christmas music and about 3 station ID’s per hour." "What makes this different from any other all-Christmas format is that we play absolutely nothing but the music and station ID’s … no commercials … no underwriting announcements … no pledge requests … nothing but Christmas music and lots of it.  We have a 2,000-song deep Christmas playlist including some from local Rez recording artists, plus lots of Christmas standards and novelties.  5a 12/22 until 12a 12/26."

   Rez Radio: http://www.palatribe.com/pala-radio

Kidd Kraddick's Big Secret - An Article Well Worth Sharing

By Joe Nelson
   Jamie Thompson, of D Magazine, wrote this incredible article on Kidd Kraddick and his 'big secret'.
   It is a tremendous read and reveals some heavy truths leading up to his death on July 27th of this year.
   You can read the story here: http://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2014/january/kidd-kraddicks-big-secret?single=1

   Fantastic article, Jamie.

-Joe

SanDiegoRadio Job Board

By Joe Nelson

Walrus 105.7FM On-Air Talent

Seeking experienced part time weekend, and vacation fill in On-Air Talent for The Walrus 105.7 FM.  Candidate must have at least 5 years large or major market on-air experience.  Must be creative and understand how to make “fun” print on the radio in a PPM environment.  Candidate must have a bright, upbeat, concise delivery and appreciate Classic Hits format and its audience.  Experience with NexGen preferred.  Send resume, and MP3 samples to hr@bcaradio.com for immediate consideration.  Equal Opportunity Employer. 

LINCOLN FINANCIAL MEDIA LAUNCHES “SAN DIEGO BOB RADIO”

By Joe Nelson

SAN DIEGO, CA - Monday, December 16, 2013: Lincoln Financial Media’s FM 94/9 | KBZT has launched a Reggae Music radio station on FM 94/9 HD2 (94.9-2 FM).

San Diego BOB Radio will feature 24 hour programming and music from artists such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, UB 40, Bad Brains, Pato Banton, Stephen Marley, Shaggy and all your favorites from over the years.

“94/9 has a long history of airplay and shows featuring Bob Marley and always - and I mean always - the response has been overwhelming.  He's more than an artist or a pioneer. His music is spiritual and transcendent of genre and we believe the people who love him and the movement he created deserve a lot more than a mere feature or a radio show.  So we are giving them - and him - an entire station, 24 hours a day.  We hope you like it.  94/9 HD2, "Bob Radio” said Rick Jackson, Sr. VP/General Manager, LFM Radio/San Diego. 

“We felt something was missing from San Diego radio.  HD radio technology allows us to deliver something special with the greatest from Reggae roots, Pop Reggae, Ska, dub etc 24 hours a day.  We call it Bob! “ added Kevin Callahan, Program Director, FM 94/9 | KBZT - San Diego.

KOGO and Salvation Army Toy and Food Drive

By Joe Nelson
   Saturday KOGO radio and The Salvation Army held their annual Toy and Food Drive.

Captain Terry and Cliff Albert

   LaDona Harvey,Cal Walker and Cliff Albert were broadcasting live from the Target parking lot from 9 to noon encouraging everyone to bring unopened toys and food.

   

Black Angus from across the street dropping off a huge box of toys

Manager Randy Young and his staff

Here are more photos from the event...

Jagger & Kristi's Christmas Wish

By Joe Nelson

From Jagger & Kristi:

We've been busy granting Christmas wishes for some of our wonderful Magic listeners! If you've been tuning in with us in the morning, you know what a huge difference these Christmas Wishes make to people.

If you know of a family in San Diego that needs a little extra help this holiday season, we have some great news: there is still time to submit your nomination for Christmas Wish 2013! http://www.magic925.com/pages/christmaswish

We’d love to make this holiday season special for someone in need. Help us make more Christmas Wishes come true!

Garth Brooks on With John & Tammy

By Joe Nelson

Garth is Back!!  After announcing he will be going on a World Tour in 2014, Friday, he joined John & Tammy in the Morning on KSON and they made the entire 7:00 hour "Garth O'Clock"

Here is the direct link: http://www.kson.com/morning/shownews/story.aspx?ID=2095642

Breaking Radio News: Elaina's Announcement

By Joe Nelson

THE ANNOUNCEMENT:

   I will let Elaina tell you herself. She wanted a personal touch for the announcement. Elaina, take it away...



Congratulations, Elaina! All that hard work, paying off!!
-Joe
Original story: Posted 12-11-13 @ 7:10 PM You all remember Elaina Dore Smith, the young, super-talented lady who was with The Dave, Shelly, and Chainsaw Show when they moved to 100.7 JACK FM.

   Elaina left San Diego a little over a year ago to assume the co-hosting spot on WA1A in Melbourne, Florida. She has settled in there very nicely, I see her through Facebook at many appearances, and text her from time to time to see how she's doing, she is doing a terrific job there!
  
   Well, there is a big change coming, and when I say big, I mean BIG! I am waiting for the green light, when she gives it to me, this story will be updated and you will all know the news!

Elaina, thanks for letting SanDiegoRadio 'scoop' this!

Thanks for tuning in...
-Joe

Coming Soon

By Joe Nelson
COMING SOON!
A new feature for SanDiegoRadio! I am putting together the final touches. Just letting you know SDR will never stop growing!

Thanks
Joe

SanDiegoRadioExclusive: Elaina Has Big News Coming Very Soon

By Joe Nelson
   You all remember Elaina Dore Smith, the young, super-talented lady who was with The Dave, Shelly, and Chainsaw Show when they moved to 100.7 JACK FM.

   Elaina left San Diego a little over a year ago to assume the co-hosting spot on WA1A in Melbourne, Florida. She has settled in there very nicely, I see her through Facebook at many appearances, and text her from time to time to see how she's doing, she is doing a terrific job there!
 
   Well, there is a big change coming, and when I say big, I mean BIG! I am waiting for the green light, when she gives it to me, this story will be updated and you will all know the news!

Elaina, thanks for letting SanDiegoRadio 'scoop' this!

Thanks for tuning in...
-Joe

Bob and Coe Items to Share

By Joe Nelson

Coe's Christmas List is all about helping people in need!

This season Bob & Coe are in the spirit, helping out families or individuals who could use some extra holiday cheer with Coe's Christmas List! The selected families receive a gift pack of:

• $100 grocery giftcard for holiday shopping, plus giftcards to other great stores!
• Up to $500 of auto services at Cass Street Automotive in Pacific Beach!
• Easing the stresses of life away with massage and treatments at Sustain Acupuncture and Wellness!
• And more surprises...

All you have to do is nominate a family in need (it can be yours!) and tell us why they should be a recipient of Coe's Christmas List. The deadline to enter is Tuesday (12/17) at 10:00am PST. The recipients will be announced on 101KGB by Bob & Coe the morning of Thursday (12/19).

Click here for the official contest rules.

Read more: http://www.101kgb.com/pages/bobandcoeshow_2.html#ixzz2nDaVsuNK

Phil Collen of Def Leppard in Studio Thursday

Phil Collen of Def Leppard will be in the I Heart Radio/Daphne's studio Thursday. Selected listeners will sit mere FEET away from the Def Leppard guitarist.

KSON's Country Cares Radiothon Wrap-Up

By Joe Nelson

KSON's 26th Annual "Country Cares for St. Jude Kids" Radiothon is history, raising a total of $204,034 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The two-day Radiothon concluded Friday, December 6 at 7pm, and was broadcast live on KSON-FM 97.3 and 92.1 in North County, hosted by KSON's John & Tammy in the Morning.

During the Radiothon, John & Tammy made a promise to get mohawks if they exceeded a fundraising goal on Friday evening.  As the picture demonstrates, the goal was matched, and John and Tammy are now sporting matching mohawks!  The fundraising goal assured a donation match by Radiothon Tote Board Sponsor, Big Box Storage.

With 2013's success, the KSON Radiothon total over 26 years is now in excess of Ten Million Dollars raised for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital!

Fox 5 San Diego's Juliette Vara was on hand for the Final Tote and to capture the duo receiving their mohawks.

Thanks for tuning in to SanDiegoRadio
-Joe

EASY 98.1 Delivers Letters to Grant Wishes

By Joe Nelson

This season, Easy 98.1 teamed up with Make A Wish Foundation for Macy's Believe Letter-writing campaign. For every note to Santa received, Macy's donated $1, up to one million, to Make A Wish San Diego. Easy 98.1 delivered letters LIVE on KUSI Friday morning (December 6th) to celebrate National Believe Day. Over the course of a month Easy collected 1,250 letters on the streets of San Diego and helped former Wish Kid and Believe Ambassador, Joshua Guth reach his goal for this year's Letters to Santa Campaign, 30,000 letters! With the help of Easy 98.1 and the San Diego Fire Department, Joshua reached his goal! Macy's doubled the value of his collection, ultimately raising  $60,000 for Make A Wish! Letters can still be delivered to Macy's  until December 24th!

Easy 98.1 website : http://www.easy981.com/index.aspx

Breaking Radio News

By Joe Nelson
   I got word today that KyXy's Jane Asher has submitted her resignation and is "hanging up the headphones".

   This is a huge loss to the San Diego radio airwaves as Jane is incredibly talented and widely regarded as a pro's pro! BUT there are big things on the horizon for Jane and SanDiegoRadio will soon be sitting down with her to get all the details.

   Jane's last day on KyXy will be December 12th. 7PM-Midnight

Thanks for being you, Jane. You always make my ears smile!

More to come on SanDiegoRadio.org
-Joe

Clint Lost a Bet - And Pays Up *VIDEO*

By Joe Nelson
   101.5 KGB's Clint August agreed to a bet a few weeks ago with a radio friend from Denver. Clint picked the Chargers to beat the Denver Broncos.

   As we all know, the Bolts lost a heartbreaker!

   The lost bet resulted in Clint having to eat Rocky Mountain Oysters, or pardon me... BULL TESTICLES.

   Does he do it? Check it out for yourself HERE

Thanks for tuning in!
-Joe

Christmas With Bob & Friends on FM 94/9

By Joe Nelson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

San Diego, CA - Thursday, December 5, 2013 - It's going to be a very mmMERRY(!) Christmas on FM 94/9 with Bob & Friends! Tune in for 24 hours of nothing but reggae music, from midnight to midnight on Christmas Day.

Just like our sister station BOB Radio on HD2, Christmas with Bob & Friends will feature music from Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Barrington Levy, Michael Franti, Pepper, The Dirty Heads and many more! 

http://www.fm949sd.com/index.aspx

For more 24 hour reggae music, check out San Diego's BOB Radio on HD 2 and stream it online at http://www.fm949sd.com/bobsd/

Cliff Albert and Steve Yuhas out at Clear Channel/KOGO

Several sources have Cliff Albert, Stever Yuhas and CC/KOGO 600 going their separate ways today. More as it comes available.

November 2013 Spotlight

By Joe Nelson

Jim McInnes - November 2013 Spotlight

The October 2013 SanDiegoRadio Spotlight features San Diego Radio Legend Jim McInnes

What is your current position/title?

I have been on San Diego radio since I joined the original KPRI in the summer of 1973. I am currently the midday (10am- 2:30pm) news anchor at Talk Radio 760 KFMB. I am also the voice of "Jack's Club" on 100.7 JACK-FM and I hold down the Saturday morning (9am-noon) shift on San Diego's Jazz 88.3 FM. Yep, I'm working 6 days a week at 3 different jobs!

What are your favorite parts of the job(s)?

Each of my jobs is different every day, so it's never boring. And I am blessed to work in radio, my chosen profession. I studied broadcasting in college and I have been a professional ever since I graduated. (Southern Illinois University, Class of 1970, baby!)

Who are your all time favorite musical artists? 

I get asked this question all the time and I have no answer. I love music. Music has been part of my life since I was about 9 years old. The only style of music I haven’t warmed up to is opera, and that’s just because operas are often sung in Italian or some other European language. I love the music behind the singers, though.

And your current favorite?


My old friend Richie Ranno recently made me aware of a band from L.A. called Vintage Trouble. They are like James Brown backed by ZZ Top. I also dig an organ trio from Austin, Texas, called Dupree. I am also a huge fan of Afro-Cuban, Salsa and other forms of Latin music. I am discovering new “favorites” every week. 

Tell me about your personal side.

I have been married to my wife, Sandi Banister, for 30 years and we have five grandchildren. We love to travel. I play guitar (A white 1995 Fender Stratocaster with Seymour Duncan pickups, for you players out there) in a blues/rock trio with original Iron Butterfly drummer Jack Pinney, who’s also played in Glory, Jerry Raney and the Shames, The Jacks and Modern Rhythm, and bassist/singer John Gunderson, who used to play with Claude Coma and the I.V.’s, The Spectacles, Modern Rhythm and a plethora of other groups. Great guys and great players. I have been in bands, both good and terrible, since about 1967.


What are your favorite restaurants?

Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant in Kensington is one of my favorites, as is C Level on Harbor Island and Choice of Mandarin in Tierrasanta.

What are your movie interests?

I love well-made documentaries most of all. But I also love good science-fiction and concert films, most of which I see on the Palladia HD channel. I  am also a fan of the Turner Classic Movies channel.

Do you have any hobbies?

I have been a “ham” radio operator since I was 15. I still have my FCC-issued license and I love to talk to other hams around the world. That’s the kind of radio that got me hooked on broadcasting.

What are your favorite parts of the city?

San Diego is so beautiful, it’s hard to pick a favorite ‘hood. I am, however, partial to the older areas like Kensington, University Heights and Mission Hills. The beaches are great to visit but usually too crowded. La Jolla's pretty posh, but If I have an appointment in La Jolla, where the traffic is ridiculous, I leave home 3 hours beforehand!

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

I love living in San Diego. It really is “America’s Finest City.” Whenever we fly in from some exotic location, I always think, “God, I love this place!” There’s no place like home.

Jim, thanks for your time. Very happy you are back to full health!

Thanks for tuning in to SanDiegoRadio,

-Joe

KSON Country Cares St. Jude Radiothon Starts Thursday

By Joe Nelson
KSON celebrates their 26th Anniversary Radiothon, Thursday and Friday, December 5 & 6, 2013, Live from the KSON Studios in Mission Valley.
This year, KSON's John & Tammy will host the entire Radiothon from 5am on Thursday, December 5th to 7pm on Friday, December 6th.

At various times during the Radiothon, John & Tammy will be joined by KSON's Brooks O'Brian, Kimo, Nick, Gary Lee and Mark Stevenson.

You'll also hear St. Jude patient stories, songs and testimonials by major country artists who support the great work at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

http://www.kson.com/radiothon/index.aspx

• KSON's 26th Annual Country Cares for St Jude Kids Radiothon
• Live from the KSON Studios in Mission Valley
• Begins Thursday, December 5th at 5:00 am
• Ends Friday, December 6th at 7:00 pm
• Hosted the ENTIRE time by John & Tammy in the Morning
• KSON listeners have donated over 11 Million Dollars over 25 years
• All Money goes to St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis TN
• St Jude is the worlds PREMIER research facility for cancer and other catastrophic diseases of Children
• The research and treatment protocol developed at St Jude is shared FREELY with all hospitals around the world, including our own Children's Hospital.
• Listeners who become a "Partner in Hope" (donation of $20/month for 12 months on their credit card) receive a commemorative KSON ST Jude T-Shirt and they'll get two tickets to our Partner in Hope Cruise Concert aboard the Inspiration Hornblower (April 1, 2014) starring Little Big Town
• To donate go to www.KSON.com or call 1-800-345-HOPE