My love for radio started a little kid listening to a transistor radio under my pillow every night when I went to bed. As I entered my early teens, I got a CB radio. I was hooked and the thought of sitting on my a** talking into a microphone and getting paid for it set me on a path to go to broadcasting school after graduating high school. I’ve been on the radio or overseeing the operation of radio stations ever since. I’m now in my 40th year in radio and have transitioned from turntables to CD players to computer operating systems. Technologically in the business has changed drastically. What hasn’t changed it the amazing and talented people I have worked with along the way and the music that connects to listeners on a very personal level.
Scott
This Week’s Berkshire Weather Outlook…April Showers Bring May Flowers
The first full week of April is underway. With a touch of snow flurries over the weekend in the Berkshires, everyone from Great Barrington to North Adams and beyond is ready for some consistent warmer spring weather. We’re going to have to wait a little longer.
Nice Tuesday,...
Extra Day to File Your Taxes in Massachusetts…but the Deadline is Coming Fast
The calendar has flipped to April and it’s time to stop saying “I’ve got to do my taxes” and actually do your taxes. At the time of this posting, you have 15 days to submit both your state and federal returns. This year the tax deadline is Monday, April 18th. BUT if you live in Massach...
Sting Announces Local Date…Foo Fighters Cancel Entire Tour…2022 Concert Listing
Sting is on the road circling the globe embarking on over 80 dates beginning tonight in Germany and currently scheduled to end in France in October. This week the tour announced dates fairly close to the Berkshires.
There are two dates within driving distance of the Berkshires. Th...
Cosmetic Company Launching Dunkin’ Inspired Products. Wanna Smell Like a Donut?
I think this Dunkin’ thing is getting a bit out of hand. Sure Dunkin’ has marketed itself brilliantly over the years. People refer to Dunkin’ as if their coffee was just as important as oxygen. If you can get a consumer base that is dedicated to your product you are doing a brilliant marketing job. Of course, you also have to ba...
Elton John Adds 2nd Gillette Stadium Date to “Farewell…Tour”
Just announced...Elton John’s “Farwell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour has added a second date at Gillette Stadium this summer. Elton’s Foxboro original date is Thursday, July 28, 2022, with a second show booked for the day before on Wednesday, July, 27th. The presale for speci...
Chris Rock Tickets for Boston Show Tomorrow Night Go Through the Roof
Chris Rock, the recipient of the slap seen and heard around the world has not been seen publicly since the Academy Awards ceremony came to an eventful end on Sunday. However, Chris will be climbing out from under a rock (pun intended) as his first stand-up concert is tomorrow night here in Massachusetts.
Ch...
Why Mass Residents Get an Extra Day to File Federal & State Taxes
April is just about here and with the April showers also comes the IRS deadline for filing your personal income taxes for the previous year. This year the tax deadline is Monday, April 18th. BUT if you live in Massachusetts the deadline to file both your federal and state returns is the next day Tuesday, April 19th.
Accor...
New Study: Massachusetts is the Most Expensive State to have a Baby
A new study released this month states that Massachusetts is the most expensive state in the country to have a baby. According to the study released by BodyNest, sellers of a specialized pregnancy pillow, the cost of having a baby in Massachusetts is over $34,000 in the first year.
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The Most Popular Children’s Book in Massachusetts is…
With the topic of children’s books front and center this week during the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson, it’s a good time to forget about the Senate's dog and pony show and revisit the most popular children’s books in Massachusetts.
I remember a ...
The Berkshires Will Feel Like Fall on Saturday and Winter on Sunday
Spring weekend weather seems more and more important than a winter weekend’s forecast. During the winter months, there aren't many outdoor activities going on outside. Maybe a little bit of skiing, snowmobiling, or maybe a trip to a couple of towns over to visit grandma. We k...