John Messenger KDWB, KSTP, WWTC (1982), KEEY/K102, King Michael (Mike Waggoner) WDGY (1970 1972). John Pete (John Peterson) WLOL (1962 1965), KQRS (Program Director 1968 1972), KRSI-FM (1972), KQRS (1973-1974). Jim Hobbins WCOW. Seven years later, their stories collided when a small town detective got a tip and became convinced that if he could solve one mystery, he'd solve the other. Whats better about [dance music] is the energy isnt angry, says Ghastly. If you have any additions or corrections, please, please, As Paul Evans WMIN (1968), WCCO-FM (1976-77). Dudleys online bios say he moved to Minnesota in 1960. Vergil Glynn Daniel was born on December 18, 1934, and started as a disc jockey at age 17 on Armed Forces Radio with the US Navy. His next L.A. gig is on June 10, to coincide with Gay Pride weekend. He was also the Program Director. SpouseParentChildSiblingFamily memberOther, Sweet James has my permission to help provide a free police report, Bonobo, acclaimed for his original productions, is also one of our city's best DJs. In July 1977 the format at KQ changed, and Larkin left the station for a job as a record promoter. Images below courtesy the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Hunter Quinn, a morning host on Cities 97.1 also used Twitter Monday to reveal that he was also unemployed. Photo of John MacDougall courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. At KEYD he had his own record show, Dave Reaus Key Room, and Remember Time with Randy Norris. Tom Ambrose KQRS (1968); WWTC (1970-75), WCCO-FM (1975). iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries. Crocker (Ken Kops) WWTC (1979-1984), KMFY-AM (1984-1985), B.J. Oake, best known for his many years as a radio host at The Current and Cities 97.1, announced on his podcast - The Brian Oake Show - that he spent 28 days receiving inpatient treatment after a frightening experience in early July. [This documentary is apparently only available on a 2007 DVD that goes for over $100. The labels catalog has established a world-class tech-house pedigree that has seen them become a beacon for the scoop-necked, long-shirted masses that are the lifeblood of L.A.s underground scene. We went to an AMP promotion event out there, and there was just such a vibe that fits our vibe, so we knew it would be a perfect fit. Bill Armstrong WDGY (March 1956 1958). Photo courtesy RadioTapes.com When posted on Facebook, much was made about how he was smoking at work. Contemporary Collins is the cool one at the bottom right.. Steve never allowed anyone to see him do his Little Cannons voices; when he was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2002 he was almost persuaded to demonstrate if everyone shut their eyes, but too many peeked and it didnt happen. Her playlists were super chill and created the right ambiance for our outdoor event overlooking the Pacific. The second one, from an ad for KSTP, is captioned, THE ONE IN THE DERBY is Steve Cannon, the marvelously adequate host of KSTPs Morning Watch.. With him pictured for the first time are all the Little Cannons who appear with him daily. Other aliases were The Nazz, Les Moore, Ivan Goetz, Ref Snaborgadavitch, Captain Cash, the PJDJ, and Captain Rosta. Chuck and Charlie Bush had the morning drive spot on KSTP-AM from July 1973 to April 1976. It was so meant to be, he said. B. Mason Dean (Robert Gross) WDGY (1966 1967), Joe Della Malva WDGY (1956) Storz ad: News director, newscaster, WDGY news center overseer, Sound-Off editor, tipster-ringleader, scooper (on nearly every important local story), beauty judge, Simca-owner, pop science devourer), WPBC (1959). World War II marked the beginning of the end for Hammer. While at WCOW, Denver Don Doty was the top country DJ in the Twin Cities. Many thanks to Al DeRusha (and Wikipedia) for this great information! Ramsburg published a book Network Radio Ratings, 1932-1953: A History of Prime Time Programs Through the Ratings of Neilsen, Crossley and Hooper. In July 1964, Will Jones described Doty as a freelance TV announcer and radio DJ. Viken was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2004. Liz Ohanesian, 9. Member Since 2017. He came to the Tedescos with an idea to do a rhythm and blues show, and although he had never been on the air before, he went for it in about March 1955 and the show was an enormous hit. Norman Wayne, Zingales associate for many years, says that the decision to play Top 40 was one of business, not musical taste. I reached out looking for someone to make my proposal to my girlfriend extra special. Lina Lecaro, Michael Stock; Credit: Photo by Dylan Gordon, 17. Follow the link for HOAs own page. It was probably written because the traditional Happy Birthday to You was under copyright, with a stiff royalty. KQQL (KOOL 108) (1990s.) In 2016, a Federal court declared that Happy Birthday to You was no longer under copyright, and the copyright itself was probably fishy from the start. The Morning Messengers were just along for the ride like, I feel you, Karla; Im in the same boat after we put up a visual with Karla sitting criss-cross applesauce in the middle of the floor doing a broadcast.. In 2009, just as the racket of proto-EDM electro grew louder, veteran DJ triptych Droog went against the grain and launched Culprit, a label dedicated to deep house and techno. Packhorse/Pecos Paul Denault WCOW. Justin is the founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms. in 1965; became the Director of the Council for Bio-Medical Careers Training in New York in 1968; and hosted at least one edition of the Black Journal newsmagazine TV show for WNET in New York in 1969. DJ Harvey Photo courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. The good news is that all of this music is put together for a good cause. Bob Berglund WWTC (1974), WDGY (1979), WLOL (part of Hines and Berglund), KSTP-AM (news), Pharaoh Black (Thornton Jones) KUXL (May 1, 1975-1979), Bill Blast (Al Collins) KUXL (1967 1968). In 1960 Brad switched to WTCN-TV, doing weekend weather and hosting Lucky 11 Dancetime on Saturday afternoons. Browse DJs in Los Angeles and contact your favorites, 2. Gene died of kidney failure on January 2, 2019, at the age of 76. I produce all the genres of music so I have no problem blending all styles. I'm all about the good vibes and good times! Reportedly stood during his show. A Touch of Taste. When talking with DJs, be sure to discuss important details like venue specifics, the event schedule, the expected number of guests, and any special song requests. Visit our, Naima Joins Brian Oake In Mornings At Cities 97.1, From Banned To All-Weekend Stunt, KMLE & WPAW Goes Nonstop Morgan Wallen, Audacy Launches Front Range Country 103.1 Denver, Tino Cochino Radio Joins 106.1 Kiss-FM Dallas, News Center Maine: It was a lightning bolt: Maines WBLM celebrates 50 years of classic rock, Edison Research Releases 2023 Infinite Dial Study. 107.9-KOOL 108 is Minnesota's Best Variety Of The 80s & 90s! I am, Jerry P. said Johnny (sic) Matthews had started the underground show on KDWB, but Matthews admittedly knew nothing about underground music. Photo below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Jim Ramsburg owned a successful boutique ad agency and typically voiced his own commercials for clients like Holiday Station Stores and Culligan. Bobby died in 1993. Rick Easton, from the KRSI Request Album, courtesy Roger Fischer, Frank Edwards WMIN (1953-54), WDGY (1954). Contact local event and wedding DJs to get a quote customized for your needs. On May 7, 1964, Will Jones reported that Doty announced he was giving up the rat race to become a bon vivant. We've sung the praises of L.A.'s patron saint of bass house many times before, but it bears repeating: AC Slater's monthly Night Bass parties at Sound remain one of the best club nights in the city. Anthony Gee (Tony Coloff ) KRSI (1969). A professional DJ with years of experience will often cost more than those just starting out. Liz Ohanesian, 4. His program was described as Jazz and Bits and Pieces of Music.. He died on April 1, 2001, at age 66 of cancer. The MVMNT. He and his wife Ingaborg raised nine children there. Thanks to Dave Fairhurst for sending this fabulous photo! At the time he had just closed his restaurant, Sushi on the Sea, in Sooke, British Columbia. Jimmy Eat World. Don Betzold Collection, courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Image below right from KDWB Fabulous Forty Survey, March 9, 1963. Photo by John Glanton courtesy Hennepin County Library. Contrary to what you may have read on some bitter techno blog, DJing is not a lost art form. Marc died on July 10, 2021, as a result of injuries from a fire at his home on July 6, 2021. By late 67, however, he tired of the shtick, quit the show, and left the station. Johnny Morris (Wigren) WLOL (1946 1955), KSTP (1955 1971). Shows on WMIN in 1953 1954 were Cannonball Express and Cannon Fodder. In a column dated January 24, 1954, Will Jones called Cannon a Hep Talking radio disk jockey.. KSTP-AM from 1979 until his death on October 13, 1993, at the age of 68. Says he Went to XERB in Mexico with Wolfman Jack in 1966. The Swing Club show on WLOL played some rock n roll in 1953 1955, but mostly covers. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. We had more team members dancing this year as a whole and had more folks stay to the end of the event dancing than in years, Are you still in search of a dj for your event? Gene Leader (Gene Mean Gene Okerlund) KDWB (March 27 to October 29, 1968), WDGY (December 13, 1968 to October 28, 1970). Thats George Young. Thanks so much, DJ Vision is a certified classic. Okerlund left radio in 1970 to work at Channel 11 TV as a salesman. How important, you ask? Noble, who is married to former Minnesota Viking Mike Morris, added that waking up at 3:30 a.m. each day for her radio gig followed by lessons and concerts when she could fit them in proved to be too much. An article dated June 15, 1965, indicated that Doty was at liberty, freelancing on WTCN-TV. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. Season three, Never Seen Again, tells the story of two women, living on opposite sides of the country, who went missing in the summer of 1999. Kershtin was such an awesome DJ to work with for our college's formal event! Also known as Brother Bob. Bob Bradley WLOL (1954 1958). Amazing music pounding heavy all night, can't wait to do, Simply the best in professional Dj's/Disc jockeys/pro sound providing a wide range of traditional and up to date music and state of the art lighting. Lina Lecaro, 2. From a 1970 ad: The man with a smile! Please note that these DJs may also travel to Angeles, Dodgertown, Vernon, Maywood, Commerce, South Pasadena, Ladera Heights, Universal City, San Marino, Toluca Lake, Willowbrook, Century City, Studio City, Montrose, La Canada Flintridge, Verdugo City, Valley Village, South El Monte, Temple City, Playa Vista, West Los Angeles, Altadena, Westwood, Santa Fe Springs, Del Aire, North Hollywood, La Crescenta, La Crescenta-Montrose, La Salle, and Marina Del Rey. When I was on the hunt for a vinyl DJ for my special 40th birthday celebration, a friend of mine recommended Irena. Autograph card also from Pavek. Joseph T. Zingale came from Cleveland and started selling time at WCOW in about 1954. Tony Parker KEYD (1954 1955). "Brian Oake in the Morning" will broadcast weekdays from 6 - 10 a.m. A Twin. Relying more on four-on-the-floor house beats, but never straying far from the lush melodicism and jazzy sensibilities that are his trademark, a Bonobo DJ set can encompass everything from Todd Terje to Four Tet to Moderat, as well as his own remixes and edits. He did say there will be no format change and were still doing the Sampler.. Why not? Now that sounds like a cause for dancing. He had his name officially changed from Moriarty as part of a St. Patricks Day promotion. . Lee Vogel Did the WDGY Nightbeat show until October 26, 1963. Was known as Big Bill Cash on WCCO for five months in 1956 during the Contest Craze. He was also getting MC work. He knew who was dating who and more. L.A. Weekly Music's Greatest Hits! Photo courtesy Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 29, 2016. Hot 97 #1 for Hip-Hop Watch; Listen; Read; Press; Advertise With Us; Careers; Intern with Hot 97; Contact Us; Subscribe; HOT 97 Job Openings; Web Accessibility; EEO 2023 (PDF) Laub passed away Friday, August 28, 2015, at the age of 90. Steve died in April 2009. 97.1 WASH FM DJ from Washington, DC. A Los Angeles fixture, he has been at the decks for 25 years, 17 of those as the main promoter of North Americas longest-running drum n bass weekly, Respect. J Rocc Photo copyright Mike Barich, St. Paul, Joel Larson WWTC (1970 1975), WCCO-FM (1975). Hoyer was also a United Artists recording artist, co-writing Looking at the World Through a Windshield, a hit for Del Reeves. Then Norman Wayne went to the owner of Metromedia in New York the owner of the station to get the $50,000. Don passed away on May 14, 2016, at the age of 83. You can catch them next on May 27 at, in true underground fashion, a location TBA. The only thing I can tell you is she is gone, said Mike Crusham, Clear Channels market manager for the Twin Cities. It got steamy as fans and friends of Cities 97 packed the room to see performances by local band Cedar Avenue, as well as national acts Donovan Franekreiter, The Rescues, and headliner One eskimO. The list leans heavily on those who played rock 'n' roll - don't be looking for anyone from WCCO-AM. He was apparently either very popular or very overworked we see him three times a day, sometimes at long stretches at a time when shows then were often only 15 minutes. Second image (WDGY, 1962) courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Don French KDWB (1960). Machine Gun Kelly (Gary Sinclair) KSTP-AM (1972 1974), Machine Gun Kelly at KSTP, courtesy RadioTapes.com, Tim Kelly (Tim Sabean, Sam Sherwoods son) KDWB (1976 1979), WYOO/U100, Rodger Kent (Vogel) WDGY (1950), KSTP (1954 1957), WCCO, WTCN (1959), WAYL (1979), KTWN, KLBB. The UK native previously hosted nights at the station from 2012 to 2016. As Preacher Paul he wrote a rather long article in the Twin Cities teen magazine Twin Cities a Go-Go in September 1965. Glover also produced a two-hour documentary video on the life and times of the group. Jerry St. James WYOO (1975 1976). What COVID has shown us all is that we can do our jobs from anywhere, he said. When the list of venues for the 1964 Beatles tour did not include Cleveland, the station sent Joe to New York to negotiate with Brian Epstein. Cities 97.1 Uniquely Twin Cities Follow Connect On Air Schedule Smitty Live Brian Oake 6:00 AM-10:00 AM Contests and Promotions Cities 97.1 Gives Back Partner - AuSM Celebrating Women Who Make Music & Culture Download Our Free iHeartRadio App! He even played funky stuff for President Barack Obama, where the audience was older but no less jazzed by his turntable jamming. Also did a kiddie show on Channel 5 TV called Saddle and Boots he was Boots. He was on time and went with the flow of our event perfectly! Inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2011. Information and photo from virtualtruckroute.com, 100 (1975 1976.) Came in at the last minute and was able to provide a great experince for us! They decided to buy a radio station in White Plains, New York but after a year their wives missed Cleveland. Photos courtesy RadioTapes.com, Steve Shannon KSTP-AM (1975), WLOL-AM/WRRD (PD, 1979), Dean Sherman (Gordon Kapitan) WDGY (1955), Rob Sherwood (Buff Setterquist) WDGY (November 1967 April 1969), KDWB (April 1969 April 6, 1974), WYOO (April 1974 September 1976), KSTP-AM (September 1976 February 1978). ', Bill Rudd (Oliver Rudrud) WDGY (1954 1955), Mike Records Ryan WWTC (1981 1982), WAYL, WWTC. Host Joey Boy grew up locally in Highland Park and later lived in Burbank where his parents currently reside. Ray Christensen KUOM, WLOL (8 years, PD in 1956), WCCO Photos below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. The relatively simplistic and superficial mid-60s ethos had metamorphosed to the super-hip, politically charged ethos of Woodstock, then only two and a half months away. At WTCN Singer introduced records with piano chords; if the record didnt play at the right speed there was dischord. Noble did not say when her last day on air would be and the station has yet to announce her replacement. Jim Hutton (James Utton) KSTP (1958 59). In fact, one night in 1969 I called Tony and suggested we both play the same music at the same time to see if any listeners switched between our stations and noticed. Dave Daniels (David Sikkink) KANO (1980-85). He was 71 years old. Jonny Coleman, Adam Auburn; Credit: Photo by Kyle Hendrix, 5. It was my last day at Cities 97.1. But for the past couple years in particular, Foss has been on fire, stealing the show at CRSSD, Coachella's Do Lab stage and Hard's Holy Ship! Ive had more fun at a time of day when most people havent even left their houses yet, and on multiple occasions wondered how I got to be so lucky to get paid to do it, Noble wrote in a message on the radio stations website. Heres an aircheck from May 15, 1970, courtesy twincitiesradioairchecks.com, George at KQ in 1966 playing records for the MOR format, George in about 1968 at KQ, well into the underground rock format, George in 2009, posted by Randi Kirshbaum, George says he is always delighted to hear from his former listeners his email is 1103@comcast.net. He went on to several other midwest Country stations before retiring. Paul Johnson WDGY (1961). If hes not cueing up the next bass house or dubstep record, hes swinging from the clubs rafters and catalyzing raver hysteria. Paul Fletcher - Cities 97.1 Paul Fletcher Home Posts Rank You Very Much Latest Posts Join The Fletcher Family For The Ultimate Tour Of Ireland! Harry took over Herb Oscar Andersons show when HOA moved from KSTP to WDGY in 1956. Alan Stone (Shel Danielson) KQRS (1968 1980), Cities 97/KTCJ (1985 1996). Masha and Alison Swing Buffalo Bob Montgomery WCOW (1952), WTCN (to December 1956), WCCO (December 1956-64 as Bob White), KRSI (as Bob White), WLOL. He also used the name Shadoe Steele. Chuck Knapp. At that time the formats of the two stations were so different I doubt anyone ever noticed I was on both stations even though they were very close on the dial. Keeping the afternoon pace light and lively everyday from noon to 3. I love coffee and I hear there are amazing coffee shops out there, and I want to experience the farmers markets and dig into more local produce and locally owned things. Whitney Houston Biopic First Trailer Just Dropped! Paul was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2002. Stone hosted the Sunset Valley Barn Dance, David Stone photo courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. In 1940 he was listed in the census as a musician. Ray: The photo [below] was, indeed, taken at KRSI. When house music started seeping into Los Angeles in the 1980s, Santa Monica native Marques Wyatt was there. Described as rather idiosyncratic by Mike Neudecker. Click Here for a video that gives an overview of his career made by his Albuquerque station when he retired. Though Shepard, who joined the show last year, was born and raised in Phoenix, she said shes excited to get to cover and experience some of Southern Californias offerings, including outdoor activities with her husband and kids that dont include Arizonas sometimes 120-degree weather. Arne is primarily a singer: a member of the rock group Batch in the 60s and 70s, and a prolific jingle singer to boot. Every GigSalad booking is protected by our Worry-Free Guarantee so you can rest easy knowing weve got your back. Photo below right courtesy Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. Auburn started DJing well before he moved to Los Angeles from the East Coast, but he further honed his skills here playing alongside the top touring talent that comes through downtown's Exchange, as well as his own parties, Soul & Tonic and Afternoon Delight. Information and photo courtesy Mike Cunningham via Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. He is described as wide-eyed in a 1964 WLOL ad. I've been gone for the last month. In a letter to a fan dated May 6, 1959, Don reported that when he started at KSTP, they built me my own little private studio inside the radio transmitter on Highway 61, about a mile north of Highway 36, out towards White Bear. (*Leigh was slated to take Don Dotys slot at WTCN in April 1958, but Will Jones reported that when KSTP found out he was available, they made him an offer. After the next 12 years as a New York freelancer, MacDougall returned to the Twin Cities to anchor the news at KSTP-TV from December 1959 to 1971. One girl would be in a really loud Zoom meeting with 100 classmates in one room, so we tried [broadcasting] from the bathroom, living room, my room and eventually I had to build a fort with blankets and pillows, she said with a laugh. (Minneapolis Star, June 5, 1963). By: He seemed at a loss for words as he quickly surveyed the scene. Zingale was also Augie Garcias manager and arranged for Augie to open for Elvis when he came to town in May 1956. His father was a recording artist in Sweden. Jim Ramsburg WLOL (May July 1956 in 1956 he was the Commodore), WDGY (July 1956 June 1957 Hosted Night Beat program on WDGY in 1957; left to go into the National Guard on June 15, 1957), KSTP-AM (1970 1972). In 1956, Bennett came from another Storz station WTIX in New Orleans. The Insider indicated that Matthews was new to KDWB in 1968. Ron Wandmacher KEVE (March 30, 1959 to October 8, 1962); WLOL (May 16, 1965 to March 1970); KTCR. Sportscaster Rod Trongard was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2003. The imprint has played a key role in the underground renaissance were all currently enjoying in L.A. Tuneful Tommy Graham KTCR (1970); KSTP, WYOO, WRAH (all 1972); KSTP-FM (1976) Tommy Graham was apparently a colorful character with a long history in the music industry. Douglas retired because of injuries sustained when he fell out of a tree. The following list is our attempt to sift through those dozens and hundreds of DJs and identify the ones who are operating at the very top of their game. After my 1974 cutoff, but he was kind enough to send me a photo! I spotted BT chatting with One Heartland's Susan Leckey. In 1969 he hosted the Black Voices program on KTCA-TV. The contest was to guess how many miles he drove during those four weeks. Armstrong was born in Fremont, Nebraska, on March 16, 1937, and graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School. Follow the link for an aircheck on radiotapes.com provided by Curt Lundgren. ! Yeah, well say it, shes fun to look at but its about her energy and flair, not what she looks like in fishnets. He went on to several other midwest Country stations before retiring. Dave Reau KEYD (@1954 1955). http://radiotapes.com/(Tom Gavaras) Jere Smith WMIN (1958), KMSP-TV (host of Record Hop, @1957 1959, weather 1959 1975). There, he played the Wolfmans sidekick Fat Daddy Washington. A year later, Hoehn returned to his alma mater to join Kling in operating what became MPRs flagship station. Most of it was taken up in trying to explain things the audience of KUXL (blacks and hip white kids ages 16 to 25), the gist of the station (Truth Radio or Big Beat Radio), and who can rightly sing R&B (only blacks with the exception of one in a million whites like the Righteous Brothers). The apple-cheeked JSTJR is a recent Los Angeles transplant, but the multigenre bass music producer and DJ has quickly made the city his own. KDWB's Steve "Steve-O" LaTart and Cities 97.1's Hunter Quinn were laid off Monday, apparently as part of a wave of job reductions across the iHeartMedia conglomerate. The radio industry website. Organization Photos See all Videos See all 0:44 ARE YOU STILL LISTENING? View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. When acid jazz swept the small rooms of the early-90s club scene, Wyatt was there (with a multipiece band, performing over DJ-driven hip-hop breaks). When a DJ ditches the USB sticks to play his first all-vinyl set in eight years at a high-profile gig like Mysterylands, you know he's feeling himself and right now, Foss is mixing with the confidence of a guy who feels like he can take the crowd anywhere he wants them to go. Win Tickets to see Taylor Swift! Hull over the phone in 2014, and of course I never wrote up my notes, so I hope I can understand what they mean. Its always great when I can bring back a prior employee who our audience loved, said Rich Davis, Program Director of Cities 97.1. "The only thing I can . The dates are taken from what was available, and may not be right or all-inclusive. He became Music Director in March 1968. Save musicians, entertainers, speakers, and services, and theyll appear here. In June 1968 Ambrose participated in a contest at KQ by living in a motor home for four weeks, visiting various places around the Twin Cities and broadcasting his regular show from the KQ parking lot in Golden Valley. Two local radio personalities are out of jobs. In the late 1990s he abandoned breaks, moved to L.A. permanently and became a top-of-the-flier adherent of banging, festival house. Growing up in Arizona, he had dreams about moving to L.A. that never fully came to fruition. Listen on 107.9-FM in the Twin Cities or everywhere on the iHeart Radio app. If I have continuing information I will probably include it, but this website as a whole stops at 1974. Search for DJs in Los Angeles, California above. New at 2am. A Detroit native, Noble began her career as a musician and released the album Fearless on EMI/Manhattan in 2005. Storz ad: Smooth, mystery-tuner, birthday acknowledger, actor, impersonator, writer, newscaster, public speaker, producer, ex-radio a.e.. And Drumcells been doing his thing for going on two decades, before L.A.s underground infrastructure developed into the well-oiled machine it is now. Call sign: KTCZ-FM Frequency: 97.1 FM City of license: Minneapolis, MN Format: Alternative Owner: iHeartMedia Area Served: Minneapolis-St. Paul Ray was a bartender at a Minneapolis nightclub and met some execs from KUXL at the club.