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patchyfogg
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For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
Jax knows this already, but:
Today at 2PM (and every Sunday thereafter) on Long Island's 90.3FM, we are launching “Piano Man." This is a one-hour radio program devoted to the music of the Piano Man himself, Billy Joel.
We believe that this is the first Billy Joel program of its kind, and given that he’s “Long Island’s own Billy Joel,” we find it particularly fitting. The show, like all others on WHPC 90.3FM, is totally commercial-free and no one makes a dime from it. WHPC is owned by Nassau County, so given Mr. Joel’s Centre Island home, the Piano Man’s taxes actually help pay for the station.
The show itself will feature studio album tracks, live album tracks and Billy covers—either Billy covering other artists’ songs or other artists covering Billy’s songs. We also hope to make use of whatever "nuggets" that his record company will provide to us. And, every show will feature a song played on vinyl. The show will also include listener dedications/requests and a chance for listeners to describe "what Billy's music means to me." And, there will be interviews with bandmates, music journalists and hopefully, Billy himself. Mr. Joel’s recent record-breaking run at Madison Square Garden showed that his fan base spans generations, so we hope that our little program resonates with listeners.
I hope that you can tune in and tell a friend. Or, 50.
As always, thanks.
P.S. We got a nice mention in today's Daily NewsDaily News and we have a MySpace page, too. MySpace
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Posted 9/10/06 1:07 AM |
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Dani
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
awesome! i didnt even know that was a station!
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Posted 9/10/06 2:51 AM |
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luvsbob4603
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
cool I will be listening!I just sent ya a friends request!
Message edited 9/10/2006 7:18:14 AM.
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Posted 9/10/06 7:16 AM |
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dooodles
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
Thanks for letting us know!
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Posted 9/10/06 8:39 AM |
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patchyfogg
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
And, if you ever have a request/dedication, we'll put you on live over the air to give it a more personal feel. And, of course, feel free to mention LIFamilies when you do it.
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Posted 9/10/06 11:07 AM |
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SupportACop
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
This is so cool!!!!!! DH and I always keep saying there should be a whole station dedicated to Billy's music. I can't wait!!!!!!! Thanks!
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Posted 9/10/06 11:26 AM |
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Jax430
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
I just checked..90.3 doesn't come in here in our Queens apt.
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Posted 9/10/06 11:47 AM |
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MrsPornStar
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
I can't get it in Queens.
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Posted 9/10/06 2:06 PM |
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Diane
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
missed it
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Posted 9/10/06 4:00 PM |
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mich
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
thanks! Great show!
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Posted 9/10/06 4:20 PM |
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patchyfogg
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
Behold the idiosyncratic nature of FM signals, what can't be picked up in Queens can be picked up in New Rochelle. Rest assured, that cars in Queens can pick it up with no problem. As the holidays approach, you'll have to drive to the mall :)
Here’s the playlist for today’s show. Thanks to all who listened, and who told a friend.
“Piano Man” “Easy Money” “Angry Young Man” (Live) “The Mexican Connection” “Good Night Saigon” REQUEST from Danielle “Vienna” (Live) REQUEST from Melanie “Pressure” REQUEST from Hissy “Leader of the Pack” by The Shangri-Las “In the Middle of the Night” “Sometimes A Fantasy” “Movin’ Out” (Anthony’s Song) “Miami 2017” (Live from the Concert for New York City)—in honor of the 5-year anniversary of 9/11
16-year old Billy Joel played on "Leader of the Pack"
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Posted 9/11/06 12:56 AM |
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patchyfogg
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
Reminder: We're on today from 2PM to 3PM on Nassau County's 90.3FM.
But, more importantly, Billy Joel will be appearing on the Today show this Friday (the 22nd) with Tony Bennett as part of their Toyota concert series.
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Posted 9/17/06 12:12 PM |
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patchyfogg
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
Just to pass on an FYI, it looks like Billy will be doing at least 5 shows at the Coliseum in December.
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Posted 10/1/06 1:36 AM |
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Michelina627
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
OMG - when do tickets go on sale!?
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Posted 10/1/06 7:59 AM |
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islandersgirl74
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
thats awesome
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Posted 10/1/06 8:58 AM |
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patchyfogg
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
We've done some checking out of the dates.
On the 16th, he is playing in Hawaii, so I'm fairly sure that the 17th, 18th and 19th would be needed for some recuperation time from travel.
There are Islander games/other Coliseum events on the 20th, 22nd, 23rd, 26th and the 30th.
So, that leaves the 21st, the 24th (I doubt), the 25th (I strongly doubt), the 27th, the 28th, the 29th and the 31st (which I expect is a definite). 1/1 is also free.
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Posted 10/2/06 4:01 PM |
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SupportACop
Momma's Boy & Lovin' it!!
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
“Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” “Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel)” REQUEST for Cara from Baldwin who danced with her father to this song at her wedding a few months back “Say Goodbye to Hollywood” “Worse Comes to Worst” REQUEST for John from West Babylon “My Life” “A Matter of Trust” “Sometimes A Fantasy” “I Go To Extremes” “Allentown” “New York State of Mind” “Uptown Girl” REQUEST for Nancy from Selden whose son Brian was performing this song in a high school competition next week “Just the Way You Are” (in honor of my parents’ anniversary that weekend)
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Posted 10/6/06 6:55 AM |
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TreAnt427
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
This is cool - I wish it was during the week though - I rarely listen to radio on sundays
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Posted 10/6/06 7:49 AM |
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Sweetpea130000
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
Thanks! I hope I can get this station in my office.
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Posted 10/6/06 7:53 AM |
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Jax430
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
I REALLY want to go to a New Year's Eve show, if there is one. It's going to be $$$$$, I'm sure!
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Posted 10/6/06 9:06 AM |
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LisaW
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
Posted by Jax430
I REALLY want to go to a New Year's Eve show, if there is one. It's going to be $$$$$, I'm sure!
Me too!!!!!
That would be the ultimate!!!!!
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Posted 10/6/06 9:09 AM |
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patchyfogg
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
In case anyone is out and about today from 2PM to 3PM, we're having Billy Joel tribute band "Captain Jack" live in studio taking requeststs on 90.3FM. As always, thanks.
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Posted 12/17/06 9:38 AM |
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curliegirl
He's here!!!!
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Re: For the Billy Joel Fans on the Board
great, I'll tell DH.
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Posted 12/17/06 9:43 AM |
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