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Toughman and Big Bowl Superparty headed our way!

2009-01-20T13:41:00.004-05:00

The WV Toughman is coming on January 30th and 31st....
at the Nathan Goff Armory Clarksburg...join us for two nights of hard hitting.
Brought to you by RG Honda, Chenoweth Ford, WDTV Newschannel 5, Budweiser and the FBY....
details at http://www.wvtoughman.com/
Mark Rogers has your chance to win FREE tickets this week in the afternoons!

The BIG BOWL SUPERPARTY happens at Boomerangs, Pasta, seafood, steaks and spirits on Sunday February 1st starting at 5pm....I'll be spinning tunes before the game and then we'll watch the Steelers and Cardinals on HD flatscreens......got an End Zone dance contest, plenty of FREE prizes(some big ones too) and a TON of food specials, drink specials and more. In fact, there'll be 5 Buds for 5 dollars. Join us starting at 5pm for the BIGGEST GAME OF THE YEAR! Boomerangs is right off Exit 119 off I-79 in Newpoint Plaza next to Kohls.
We'll see ya there and Go STEELERS!!!!!

Welcome to 2009!

2009-01-05T15:31:00.008-05:00

Welcome to 2009. A lot of big things planned here at the FBY! An announcement soon about the first of those big happenings!

Guys if you're trying to score points with the one you love then take them to the WVU Creative Arts Center on Tuesday January 13th to see Bryan Adams. It's a special acoustic show! Tix are available by calling (304)293-SHOW!

Also the Original Budweiser Toughman Contest is coming to Nathan Goff Armory in Clarksburg on January 30th and 31st. The Pro fights feature Justin "Lumberjack" Howes on Saturday night the 31st at 7:30pm! IF you think you're tough enough and want to compete then waste no time...call 1-800-296-3897! Use that number if you'd like to be a ring girl as well!!
Tickets are on sale now...get them at all ticketmaster outlets! You can also pick up tickets at Speedway Stores in Bridgeport and Nutter Fort. Rich Oil in Clarksburg....or charge by phone at 304-292-0220. Listen to the FBY weekdays for your chance to win FREE tickets! Get more details by clicking here : http://www.wvtoughman.com/

As always if you have song requests or suggestions email me: dreese@wvradio.com
Don't be shy, I listen to everybody and respond to all. I appreciate your input. Without you we wouldn't have a station! Thanks and let's rock on into 2009!

Here's a look at what to expect in early 2009 in rock-n-roll:

January 5th: A-C/D-C kick off the second leg of their Black Ice tour in Cleveland.
January 12th: Metallica begin a new round of dates in Milwaukee.
January 27th: Bruce Springsteen releases Working on a Dream.
January 29th: The Pretenders hit the road in Albany, New York.
February 1st: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band play halftime of Super Bowl 43 in Tampa, Florida.
February 2nd: Motley Crue's tour gets under way in San Diego.
February 8th: The 51st annual Grammy Awards take place in Los Angeles. The Eagles are up for four awards.
March 1st: Fleetwood Mac start their Unleashed tour in Pittsburgh.
March 2nd: Elton John and Billy Joel start their Face-to-Face tour in Jacksonville, Florida.
March 3rd: U-2 release their 12th studio album, No Line on the Horizon.
March 9th: The Allman Brothers Band kick off their 40th anniversary with the first of 10 shows at New York's Beacon Theater.

Christmas is Coming!!

2008-12-19T10:53:00.003-05:00

Countdown to that big guy in red. What are ya getting for Christmas this year?
Hopefully some peace, a raise and all your bills paid off. That seems to my dream constantly.
And for you more materialistic types(of which I'm very guilty)
Here are some suggestions for the classic rock fan in your life:
CDs:
A-C/D-C -- Black Ice
Ringo Starr -- Liverpool 8
CSNY -- Deja Vu (live album from film of the same name)
John Mellencamp -- Life, Death, Love and Freedom
Paul McCartney (as the Fireman) -- Electronic Arguments
Jackson Browne -- Time the Conqueror
Guns n' Roses -- Chinese Democracy
Queen and Paul Rodgers -- The Cosmos Rocks
R-E-M -- Accelerate
Rod Stewart -- The Definitive Rod Stewart
Z-Z Top -- 25th Anniversary of Eliminator
Brian Wilson -- That Lucky Old Sun
KISS -- Ikons
Van Morrison -- Keep It Simple
Neil Young -- Sugar Mountain: Live at Canterbury House 1968
Foreigner -- No End in Sight: The Very Best of Foreigner
Todd Rundgren -- Arena
CCR -- 40th anniversary edition of each album from their catalog
Steve Winwood -- Nine Lives
Sammy Hagar -- Cosmic Universal Fashion
Genesis - 1970-1975

DVDs:
The Rolling Stones -- Shine a Light
CSNY -- Deja Vu
The Police -- Certifiable
Elton John -- The Red Piano
Cheap Trick -- Budokan (30th anniversary edition)

Games:
The Beatles -- Monopoly
Aerosmith -- Guitar Hero

Books:
John Lennon -- The Life by Philip Norman
Rick Wakeman -- Grumpy Old Rock Star and Other Wondrous Stories
Who Are You: The Life of Pete Townshend
Don Felder-- Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles (1974-2001)

12 Days of Christmas Cash!

2008-12-10T11:11:00.005-05:00

Are you ready to win some money?

Listen weekdays at from 10am-7pm for your 12 Days of Christmas Ticket number to be called out on Classic Rock 102.3 The FBY! When you hear your number called, then you'll have 24 hours to call us back at (304)636-1300 to claim your $100.00 cash!

We'll then match that donation to one of the following local charities:

West Virginia University Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Medbrook Children's Charities

The Mountaineer Food Bank

North Central Community Action and Tyrand Cooperative Min istries.

If you don't have a 12 Days of Christmas Cash ticket you'll need to pick up up at the following locations:

Boomerangs Pasta, Seafood, Steaks and Spirits -Emily Drive-Newpointe Plaza next to Kohl's(off Exit 119 I-79)
Mountain State Dermatology-Emily Drive in Clarksburg across from Kohls

Elkins Fordland-Harrison Avenue in Elkins

Liggetts Supply in Mill Creek

Dr. David A. Farris-Opthamologist Chenoweth Drive in Bridgeport

Tuscan Sun Spa-New Pointe Plaza beside Lowes in Clarksburg

Congratultions to our Monday December 8th winner Helen Manolidis. She pockets the Christmas Cash!

Congrats to Carol Kirby of Clarksburg....a winner of $100.00 CASH on December 16th!

Robert C. Byrd basketball this weekend. The Eagles take on Bridgeport in the Epic Battle of Route 50. Game tip off at 7:30pm with Bill Nestor on Saturday December 20th. Listen to the game online at wfby dot com. And here's the schedule of action on the FBY!!!!

12/20/08
Home
Parkersburg South
7:30
12/20/08
Home
Bridgeport
7:30
12/23/08
Home
Fairmont Senior
7:30
12/29/08
Away
Wyoming East
TBA
12/30/08
Wyoming East
Westside
TBA
01/03/09
Home
Parkersburg South
7:30
01/06/09
Away
Lincoln
7:30
01/08/09
Home
Grafton
7:30
01/10/09
Away
Fairmont Senior
7:30
01/13/09
Away
Philip Barbour
7:30
01/17/09
Away
East Fairmont
7:30
01/20/09
Home
Liberty
7:30
01/30/09
Beckley
Moutain State Coal Classic
TBA
01/31/09
Beckley
Moutain State Coal Classic
TBA
02/03/09
Away
Grafton
7:30
02/05/09
Away
Liberty
7:30
02/07/09
Home
Philip Barbour
7:30
02/10/09
Home
Lewis County
7:30
02/14/09
Away
Bridgeport
7:30
02/17/09
Away
Lewis County
7:30
02/19/09
Home
Lincoln
7:30
02/24/09
Away
East Fairmont
7:30

Welcome to December!

2008-12-01T16:39:00.002-05:00

The shortest holiday season on record....happens this year. The least number of days from Thanksgiving to Christmas....so get going on that shopping and getting everything done!
We want to help with the shopping part.
We're giving you a chance to win Christmas Cash and an equal matching donation to your favorite charity of choice. It's the 12 Days of Christmas Cash.....
Starting Thursday December 4th........
How do you win? Drop by any of the following locations and ask for a 12 Days of Christmas ticket stub...
YOUR 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS TICKETS ARE FREE AND AVAILABLE AT TUSCAN SUN SPA - THE AREA’S PREMIER SITE FOR TOTAL BODY REJUVENATION, ELKIN’S FORDLAND – THE BEST FOR LESS, BOOMERANGS PASTA, SEAFOOD STEAKS AND SPIRITS, LIGGETTS SUPPLY IN MILL CREEK – NOT JUST A HARDWARE STORE, INFOCISION IN QUIT DELL, THE OFFICES OF DR. DAVID A. FARIS IN BRIDGEPORT, AND MOUNTAIN STATE DERMATOLOGY ON EMILY DRIVE IN CLARKSBURG!

BE SURE TO SAVE YOUR STUB BECAUSE WE’LL BE ANNOUNCING WINNING NUMBERS ON THE AIR AND HERE ON THE WEBSITE THROUGH FRIDAY THE 19TH.

IF WE PICK YOUR NUMBER YOU’LL HAVE 24 BUSINESS HOURS TO CALL AND CLAIM YOUR PRIZE!
And the number to call is: (304)623-6546..........And listen to WIN with your Rockin' Christmas Cash Connection, Classic Rock 102.3 WFBY!!!!

And some funny stuff from Bubba J for ya....

Guns-N-Roses and Money Saving

2008-11-21T15:13:00.003-05:00

Well, to borrow a phrase from one of sports most awesome broadcasters, Al Michaels, "Do you believe in miracles" Because Guns-N-Roses are finally putting out the long awaited "Chinese Democracy album. Orginally begun back in 1994 when Slash and Axl were still on speaking terms. The album will finally see the light of day at Best Buy stores on Sunday November 23rd. Of course everybody has since departed the band. Really nobody left buy Axel. I don't think the guitars on this new album are nearly as sharp as Slash. But Axel owned the rights to the name, therefore it will be release as Guns-N-Roses. But no Duff and no Steven Adler(he succumbed to drug addiction and got booted out.)

Here's a Wikkipedia entry on what has transpired in the past year.....

On May 4, 2007 three more tracks leaked from Chinese Democracy; an updated version of "I.R.S.", "The Blues" and the title track. All three tracks had previously been played live. Guns N' Roses embarked on the 2007 leg of the Chinese Democracy World Tour in Mexico on June, followed by dates on Australia and Japan. The songs "Nice Boys" and "Don't Cry" were played for the first time since the Use Your Illusion Tour. The tour ended on the twentieth anniversary of Appetite for Destruction's release date, in Osaka. During this tour, the band featured Axl Rose, Robin Finck, Ron Thal and Richard Fortus on guitars, Tommy Stinson on bass, Dizzy Reed and Chris Pitman on keyboards and Frank Ferrer on drums.
Rose appears as a guest performer on three of the tracks on Sebastian Bach's album, Angel Down, which was released on November 20, 2007. [33]
On March 26, 2008, Dr Pepper announced a plan to give everyone in America - except the band's former guitarists Slash and Buckethead - a free can of Dr Pepper if the band released Chinese Democracy before the end of 2008. Rose added, "As some of Buckethead's performances are on our album, I'll share my Dr Pepper with him."[34] [35]
Chinese Democracy samples:
"Chinese Democracy"
Sample of "Chinese Democracy" from Chinese Democracy. "Chinese Democracy" was the first single released by Guns N' Roses since 1999.Problems listening to the file? See media help.
The next day, on March 27, 2008, the band announced that they had hired a new management team, headed by Irving Azoff and Andy Gould. [36]
On April 5, 2008, a picture of Robin Finck appeared on Nine Inch Nails web page [37], under the title "Welcome Back!" starting the rumour of his possible reunion with Trent Reznor. Later, on April 11, 2008, Robin Finck expressed his happiness on playing again with NIN. [38] On April 20, 2008, on Guns N' Roses official website, Axl Rose expressed his surprise about Robin Finck's latest news but assure that the band was working with its management on the release of Chinese Democracy and thanked the fans for the continuous shows of support [39]
Nine tracks purported to be from Chinese Democracy were leaked to an online site on June 19, 2008 and quickly removed due to a cease-and-desist letter from the band's label. Six of the leaked tracks had surfaced previously in some form, while three were new. The leaked songs are fleshed out more than previously heard tracks.[40][41]
On July 14, 2008, Harmonix, in conjunction with MTV Games, officially announced the release of a new song from the upcoming Chinese Democracy album, called "Shackler's Revenge", through their new game Rock Band 2. Also the song "Chinese Democracy" is being played on the bands website.
In late August, speculation about the impending release of the album resurfaced, further fuelled by separate reports from both Rolling Stone [42] and Billboard [43] about a November 25 release date as a Best Buy exclusive. On October 15, Best Buy's website was updated to accept pre-orders for the album, which will be available both on CD and vinyl, and on October 16 the page was updated with the official track list and artwork.
On October 21st various radio stations [44] announced that the title track of Chinese Democracy would be available to download by U.S radio outlets the next day, subsequently confirmed by a report from Billboard. [45]. The single is already in regular rotation nationwide. [46]
Finally, on October 22, the band's managers, Best Buy, and Interscope Geffen A&M Records officially issued a joint press release confirming the much anticipated release of the album in the US on November 23 as a Best Buy exclusive. The album will be available in 3 formats: CD, digital download and vinyl (with a free digital download option). [47]
On November 11, 2008 the iTunes Music Store began accepting pre-orders for the Chinese Democracy album, with the title track available for download on the same day. By November 13, 2008, ten days before the official release of the album, the single had topped the general iTunes Music Store chart in Greece, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Finland. In addition to being the No. 1 song and No. 1 rock song in the above countries, it became the No. 1 rock song on iTunes in the U.S., Canada, France and the U.K.[48]

So there you have it...the whole sordid story! That's the way it goes and Guns-N-Roses is back!

With cold and snow upon us...I'd thought it would be good to review some money saving tips from the Money Pit on AOL...
Here ya go:

Six Free Ways to Cut Heating Costs
By Tom Kraeutler, AOL Home Improvement Editor
In a report recently released, the DOE's Energy Information Administration said heating oil prices are projected to average $2.75 per gallon, a reduction of about 17% from the 2007-2008 heating season. Propane prices are projected to average $2.22 this winter, a decrease of 10% from last winter. And natural gas prices are projected to average $13.02 per thousand cubic feet, a slight increase of 2% from last winter.
Bottom line, it's looking like heating your house this winter is going to be close to an all time bargain.With this part of the economy actually working in your benefit, there are a few things you can to actually drive heating costs down even further, without spending a dime:
DO WINDOWS – Keep window shades open and curtains pulled back during the day to take advantage of the sun's energy. At night, keep shades tightly drawn to both insulate the glass and reduce drafts caused by convection, which occurs when warm heated air strikes the cold glass, chills and then falls on you as you are stretched out on the couch, causing an uncomfortable draft.
SET THERMOSTAT – Yes, we know figuring out how to program your clock set-back thermostat sends you psychologically back to the days you spent staring at a blinking VCR. But do it! Programming your heat to go down when you are sleeping or not home, and back up only when you are active in the house can cut heating costs by a whopping 10%.
LAUNDRY LATER – Running your dryer not only dries your clothes, it also sends lots of excess heat into the house. Time your dryer cycles to supply heat when you need it, like during the day when you first get home from work. Running the dryer when you go to bed is a waste since you are already tucked snugly beneath the covers.
REVERSE SPIN - Ceiling fans' reversible motors can spin indoor air into comfortable savings year-round, pushing warm air down in the winter and pulling cold air up in the summer. Add even more savings by installing an Energy Star-qualified model, which is up to 50% more energy efficient than a conventional fan.
PUT OUT THE FIRE – Even though the thought of a roaring fire conjures up scenes from a Norman Rockwell print, you'll save some dough if you skip the fireplace as a source of home heating. Most fireplaces are a home heating vacuum cleaner that sucks expensive, heated air right up the chimney. Instead, use them selectively as you would any luxury expense – because that is exactly what they are to run.
SKIP THE BUDGET PLAN – If your fuel supplier offers a so-called budget plan where the cost of heating is spread over a 12 month period of time, cancel and pay for only what you use. Unless your income is such that you can not take the least bit of fluctuation, it's never been a better time to just pay for what you need.

Post Election Mania

2008-11-05T22:39:00.004-05:00

Here's one for the environmentalists among us...
A news wire story about the environmental effects of the 2008 Presidential Campaign.

We all know the campaigns spent millions to get their messages across. But what about the environmental cost -- specifically how much the campaigns of Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain contributed to global warming. Based on total campaign expenditures -- including flying, driving, and printing materials -- it's estimated that the Obama camp emitted nearly 78,000 tons of climate-change inducing carbon dioxide (CO2) and the McCain campaign roughly 59,000 tons of CO2. The campaigns would need to plant a combined 18 square miles of new trees to offset the climate changing pollution they caused.

The Mountaineers take on Cincinnati on Saturday night at 7pm at Milan Puskar Stadium.
Big game as the Eeers are undefeated in the Big East. A BCS bowl is still within our grasp.

Congrats to Governor Joe Manchin who easily won reelection on Tuesday. He's done a superb job and will continue to do his best for the citizens of this state.

Don't forget to sign up for Dirty Jobs with Raven Rock ....the logo is on the home page. I'm going out every week to pick a winner. It could be you. Good luck

Weekend info coming.
Rock on!
Dallas

Electrifying Election Day

2008-11-04T15:22:00.007-05:00

Just got back from voting. Waited for a bit. But it was enjoyable talking with people at the voting booth. First time I had ever used an electronic voting machine. I have always used the punch machines.(the kind that had hanging chads in the Florida elections that were disputed)
It's really a magnificient privilege to be able to vote for the candidate of our choice. That's what has driven our great country for 232 years. Representative government. And we have no one to blame but ourselves if we don't vote or get the candidates we want. The secret is, if you don't like who's in office, vote them out or run yourself. I think frustration with politics makes a lot of people get more involved. Many a candidate has decided to run because they thought they were more in tune with what people wanted. And that's a good thing. We need all of us to be involved for the country to continue to be the greatest.
Apathy could be one of the greatest faults of many of us, when it comes to electing officials to govern us. Then again, you could be like me....have a wife, four kids and fighting to keep your head above water every day. Seems I work so much just to keep us floating and therefore I don't get involved in a lot of politics because I simply don't have time. I think that's where quite a few Americans are at this time. Just working hard, trying to live life and get by. Seems everything else comes in a distant second when you're just trying to support a family.

Maybe when I get older I'll run for office.
Director of music to de-stress people. We need that office on a state and national level and then
the world would be so much happier. We'd all live to tell each other about the latest cool song we heard and how it changed our world.
Ah.....peace, love and harmony. Like it's 1967 all over again.
Have a great election day!
Vote and be proud you're an American!

Halloween on the Horizon!

2008-10-28T18:18:00.002-04:00

Alice Cooper's favorite holiday is coming up Friday and the FBY is gonna be out and about!
Come join me LIVE at the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston for the Hospital of Horrors Halloween Broadcast. We'll be playing rockin' tunes in the parking lot and of course it's one 0f the coolest and spookiest attractions in the entire Mountain State. Join us LIVE from 7pm-9pm and wear your best costume! We'll have FREE swag and a jamming good time.
For more details go to www.trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com
And to get there take I-79 to Exit 99 and head to downtown Weston.....it's on the left!!!

Some interesting news about AC/DC's cool new album, "Black Ice"

AC/DC AND ECONOMY DON'T MIX

A British newspaper has pointed out that the success of AC/DC albums has coincided with the darkest of economic times in the UK. AC/DC's latest album, Black Ice, has zoomed to the top of the UK album charts, giving them their first number one there in 28 years. It's been discovered that Back in Black topped the UK charts in 1980, just as inflation had reached 20% and unemployment inched towards 2 million. The Aussie band receded a little in popularity, by their own high standards, in the years of economic success that followed but, says a newspaper, "right on cue the album that returned the band to its heyday was The Razors Edge, released in 1990 -- just as Britain headed towards its last recession.
"The breakdown:

Britain's Highway to Hell 973 - AC/DC Economy: Start of the oil crisis, which saw the price quadruple

1980 - AC/DC release breakthrough album Back In Black Economy:Inflation in UK reaches 20% and unemployment nears 2 million

1990 - AC/DC score comeback with The Razor's EdgeEconomy: Recession in UK imminent

2008: AC/DC top UK album chartsEconomy: Biggest world recession in decades looms

AC/DC Still Rockin'

2008-10-13T13:23:00.007-04:00

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Big week....we're playing the new AC/DC tune, "Rock-N-Roll Train" from their album "Black Ice" which comes out on October 21st ONLY at Walmart stores. You can't get this one digitally.
Their first new album in eight years. Make sure to check out the interview with Angus Young on our home page. And AC/DC will be rocking Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh on January 7th! It's gonna be a party. Here's more on AC/DC.

The lyrics to "Rock and Roll Train," the first new song from A-C/D-C in eight years, don't contain the words "rock and roll train." Guitarist Angus Young tells us that's because "some lines sing really better than others, and runaway train sounded more clear and more pronounceable... But the intention was rock and roll train." "Rock and Roll Train" is the first single from A-C/D-C's new album, Black Ice, their first in eight years, will be streamed at VH1-dot-com and VH1Classic-dot-com Monday through October 20th. On T-V, V-H-1 Classic will air Total A-C/D-C, 24 hours of the Aussie band, on October 19th.

A-C/D-C's upcoming album Black Ice will be available with three different collectible covers. Each design features the standard A-C/D-C logo in yellow, red or white. The only thing that's the same on each cover is a caricature of guitarist Angus Young at the top. Black Ice will be available exclusively at Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and ACDC-dot-com on October 21st.

RUMORS, NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE WORLD OF CLASSIC ROCK

With Robert Plant proclaiming he won't tour with Led Zeppelin, the rumor mill has heated up about what vocalist might fill his shoes on a potential tour with Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonaham. Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider has added to the fire by saying Alter Bridge frontman Myles Kennedy is already lined up as Plant's replacement. Snider told Canada's Much Music, "They're saying [to Robert], 'We're all rehearsed, we're ready to go, here's a gazillion dollars on the table. If you don't do it, we're going out with this kid. And he can sing the [crap] out of Zeppelin.' And they're gonna hope that Robert, at the last minute, will go, 'Okay,' and step in." When Kennedy has the time to rehearse is another question, as Alter Bridge have a month-long European tour that starts next month and are filming a D-V-D in London November 8th.

It looks like the makers of Doctor Pepper are going to follow through on their promise of a free can for everyone in the U-S if Guns n' Roses release Chinese Democracy in 2008. With a November 23rd release date set, Doctor Pepper exec Tony Jacobs tells the New York Post, "If the rumors are true, we're putting the Dr Pepper on ice." Jacobs hasn't explained how the free Doctor Pepper will be distributed if Chinese Democracy actually sees the light of day!

Jackson Browne will be part of the Dream Believe Achieve Inspiration Gala -- a benefit for children and families of South Los Angeles -- on October 21st in L-A. Also on the bill are Earth Wind & Fire, Smokey Robinson and others.
Santana's Live Your Light tour ended last night in Concord, California.
Styx performed over the weekend for the first time in 30 years. They're now off until November 13th when they do three shows in another sunny locale, Florida, followed by a New Year's Eve show in Tempe, Arizona.
Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford was NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte's guest Saturday night at the Bank of America 500 at the Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina. Whitford, a huge race fan, lives in the Charlotte area.
Def Leppard has canceled their two shows in India -- October 17th in Bangalore and the 19th in Mumbai.

And for you fans of former WVU coach(do I hear someone laughing out there) Rich Rodriquez...there's a brand new website you need to check out. They're even trying to make money off of his misfortune at Michigan. Surf to: www.firerrod.com

WFBY Wild Weekend!!!

2008-10-09T10:54:00.007-04:00

The weekend is upon us and there's a ton of cool stuff happening.

First up, ya gotta check out the haunted Corn Maze at Jackson's Mill Airstrip in Weston. Celebrate the harvest season and experience thrills and chills in the Haunted Corn Maze on the WVU Jackson’s Mill airstrip.
The maze will be open from 6:30-11 pm each Friday and Saturday in October. There will be special hours from 7:30-10 pm on Halloween night, October 31st.
Due to the nature of the attraction, this activity is recommended for people ages 12 and up. Admission is $5 per person.
This month-long event is being sponsored by WVU Jackson’s Mill, the Weston Fire Department, and the Jackson’s Mill Volunteer Fire Department.
Jackson’s Mill is centrally located in Lewis County, just outside Weston. For more information, visit theWebsite at jacksonsmill.wvu.edu.

At Ledbetters in Buckhannon....Southern Fried Rocker Chris Knight(who you've heard on the John Boy and Billy Big Show) will be jamming on Saturday night. The show is courtesy of our Harrison County Homeboys, The Davisson Brothers Band. You can purchase tickets at Sam's Pizza in Buckhannon, Bel Meadows in Clarksburg and at the door Saturday night at Ledbetters on Kanawha St. in downtown Buckhannon. Details on Chris at: http://www.chrisknight.net/

The Robert C. Bryd Eagles are off this Friday night so we'll be rockin' with Alice Cooper from 7pm to Midnight on the FBY!

The Trans Allegeheny Lunatic Asylum is hosting Hospital of Horrors till Halloween. We're giving away tickets, so listen to win. Check out more details on the Spooky fun at: http://www.trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com/

You're Gonna Miss This

2008-10-07T15:52:00.004-04:00

Can't help but hear that Trace Adkins song in my head over the last week. I know we're a rock station and I'm as passionate about rock-n-roll as anybody. But I also have a passion for great lyrics and country songs. And my life in the past two weeks has needed a country song. My mom died on Friday September 26th. She had hidden the fact she had a muscle wasting disease . In fact she had battled it most of her adult life and my brother, sister and myself had no idea the fight she was waging against destruction. She would never go to a doctor and didn't take much medicine. She just put on a grin and beared it all those years. We had no idea the physical battles she was facing. But she was a fighter and fought like a champion until she became too tired to carry on anymore. I can't help but think she's looking down now and telling me to keep on keepin on and live, laugh and love. That I'm doing and I thank Dave Murdock for covering on-air for me last week. I'm still having nightmares and not sleeping all that well. It was a sudden death and my mom had never once wavered in making us think she was gonna live a long, long time. But we never know when our last page will be turned. So to paraphrase another big time song...."Live Like You Were Dyin"

Lots of rockin' fun this week in the area....
Southern Fried Rocker Chris Knight is coming to Ledbetter's in downtown Buckhannon this Saturday night(October 11) Mark Rogers has your chance to win free tickets every afternoon this week from 3pm to 7pm! Mark also has passes for the Haunted Corn Maze at Jackson's Mill Airstrip. This is a cool deal that runs thru Halloween.
I'll be giving away passes to the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum's Hospital of Horrors....guaranteed to be a scary good time...
Listen middays to win.

And don't forget to stop by Boomerangs Prime Rib, Seafood, Steaks and Pasta Friday night after the Robert C. Byrd Football game....bring your ticket stub and receive 10 percent off. At the end of the football season Boomerangs will select the school with most ticket stubs collected and their athletic department will receive a check for $1000.00!!! Yeah baby!!!

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Festivals, Eddie Money Tix and RCB Football!!

2008-09-12T15:32:00.009-04:00

Eddie Money is coming to the Mountain State Forest Festival in Elkins on Saturday September 27th......It's gonna be a jamming good time and the FBY has your Two Tickets to Paradise.....

LISTEN ALL DAY THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH from 10am-7pm for your chance to win tickets to see Eddie Money this Saturday night in Elkins.

For more info on the Eddie Money concert visit :

www.forestfestival.com/entertainment.cfm?step=2&ID=214&category=13

Bikers, moms, dads, kids, loved ones and lovers of great food and free stuff.....join me at Boomerangs on Thursday September 25th from 7pm to 9pm for our Classic Cruise In...bring your hog, your classic car, your scooter or hang glide in for the 35 cent wings, $2.00 24 ounce Miller Lites and a $25.00 Gift Card To B&B Harley Davidson. We'll have rockin' tunes the whole time and of course cookin' on the barbie as well. Weather is looking to be about 70 and sunny on the patio! We'll see ya there. Boomerang's is off I-79 at Exit 119...in Newpointe Plaza next to Kohls.

The October Sky Festival is coming up next weekend in Coalwood West Virginia. I'll be talking to Homer Hickam next week during the workforce lunch hour(noon to 1pm) For more details on this awesome festival for kids, families and everybody surf to: http://www.homerhickam.com/coalwood/

And here's even more info on the festival.......
October Sky Festival& Coalwood School ReunionThe 10th Annual October Sky Festival will be held October 4, 2008, at Coalwood from 10 AM to 6 PM. Homer Hickam and the Rocket Boys will be present. There will be entertainment, food and children’s activities. This family-oriented Festival will also host a COALWOOD SCHOOL REUNION. All former Coalwood “Robins” and “Tigers” are welcome!
Please scroll down this page for detailed information about the festival. This includes times, how to get Homer's autograph, directions to Coalwood, etc.Please call (304) 297-4660 or (304) 297-4124 for information regarding vendor spaces or other questions regarding the 10th Annual October Sky Festival.

Visit Boomerangs Pasta, Prime Rib, Seafood and Steaks on Friday nights after Robert C. Byrd football...you'll get a ten percent discount with your RCB ticket stub. Plus, best of all, the school with the most ticket stubs after the season is completed will get a $1000.00 check for their athletic department, courtesy of Boomerangs and Heiner's Bakery. Support the EAGLES and visit Boomerangs on Friday nights with your ticket stub and help the home team!!!!

The Robert C. Byrd Eagles take on Elkins at home at 7:05pm on 102.3 the FBY! Bill Nester has the play-by-play and Chris Nutter has the color commentary!

Dallas

Mountaineer Mania!!

2008-09-02T17:19:00.005-04:00

How about those Mountainneers. What a debut for Coach Bill Stewart and his coaching staff!!
48-21 over Villanova!!! Pat White set a new Mountainneer Field record with his five touchdown passes! And kicker Pat McAfee had a career long 52 yard long field goal and the Mountaineers are on their way to East Carolina this weekend for a 4:30pm Saturday contest on ESPN!
The Pirates upset 17th ranked Virginia Tech this past Saturday and will be tough for sure!!

Listen middays to myself and Mark Rogers afternoons for your chance to win passes to this Saturday's MUD BOG at the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum(the old Weston State Hospital) in Weston. Just take route 33 into Weston and they're on the left. The fun starts at noon on Saturday with races, Monster trucks, concessions and more! Bring your lawn chair or just sit in the bleachers!!! For details surf to: http://www.trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com/

AC/DC and Metallica both have NEW albums coming out this fall!!! Metallica's new album is called "Death Magnetic" and hits stores on September 12th!
And here's the scoop on Metallica's upcoming fall tour...the closest show to West Virginia will be in Washington, DC in January. No Pittsburgh show as of yet. We'll keep ya posted!

Metallica have announced three North American tour legs, beginning October 21st in Glendale, Arizona. All October and November dates will feature Down. The December dates will feature Lamb of God, and Machine Head will open the January leg. Texas metal band The Sword will play all shows.
10/21 - Glendale, AZ - Jobing Arena
12/4 - Calgary, AB (Can) - Pengrowth Saddledome
10/23 - Albquerque, NM - Tingley Coliseum
12/7 - Edmonton, AB (Can) - Rexall Place
10/25 - Kansas City, MO - SprintCenter
12/12 - Ontario, CA - Citizens Bank Arena
10/26 - Des Moines, IA - Wells Fargo Arena
12/13 - Fresno, CA - SaveMart Center
11/1 - Portland, OR - Rose Quarter
12/15 - San Diego, CA - Cox Arena
11/3 - Salt Lake City, UT - Energy Solutions Arena
12/17 - Los Angeles, CA - The Forum
11/4 - Denver, CO - PepsiCenter
12/20 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
11/6 - Omaha, NE - QwestCenter
1/12 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center
11/8 - Moline, IL - I-WirelessCenter
1/13 - Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena
11/9 - Columbus, OH - SchottensteinCenter
1/15 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
11/17 - St. Louis, MO - ScottradeCenter
1/17 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center
11/18 - Tulsa, OK - B-O-KCenter
1/18 - Boston, MA - T-D Banknorth Center
11/20 - Houston, TX - ToyotaCenter
1/26 - Chicago, IL - Allstate Arena
11/22 - Little Rock, AR - Alltel Arena
1/29 - Uniondale, NY - Nassau Coliseum
11/23 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena
1/31 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
12/1 - Seattle, WA - Key Arena
12/2 - Vancouver, BC (Can) - G-M Place

WWE Summer Slam on Sunday!!!

2008-08-14T11:09:00.001-04:00

It's a BIG time Sunday night at the ALL STAR SPORTS GARDEN in Fairmont(beside Middletown Mall, Exit 132 off I-79)....
The WWE Summer SLAM Live Pay-Per-View happens. There'll be great food, cold beer and kickin' wrestling action starting with LIVE wrestling at 6pm and then the main event at 8pm!!! Admission is only 10 bucks and listen to Mark Rogers in the afternoons for a chance to win your FREE passes!
Stay tuned, more to come!!!
Dallas

Win A Trip To Showshoe Mountain Resort!

2008-08-04T11:34:00.004-04:00

Listen to myself in the middays and Mark Rogers afternoons for your chance to win the brand new Alice Cooper CD "Along Came A Spider" and qualify to win a trip for two to Snowshoe Mountain Resort for the Blues, Brews and Barbecue Festival August 15th-17th.
This is gonna be an awesome weekend trip.
By the way our studio number is (304)623-1818,,,,

This Thursday join the FBY at Boomerangs Pasta, Seafood, Steaks and Spirits in Newpointe Plaza next to Kohls.(Exit 119 off I-79) I'll broadcast LIVE from 7-9pm. And we'll qualify you for the trip to Snowshoe Mountain Resort and have jamming tunes and 35 cent wings. Plus, B&B Harley will be there as well as a kickin' Miller Lite Harley Davidson Commerative 24 ounce can for only $2.00!!!!!!!

Bought the Oliver Stone epic Doors DVD at Walmart in Fairmont on Sunday. An awesome 2 disc set with a documentary on the band.

Fun At The Fair!!

2008-07-29T17:42:00.003-04:00

There's a good time waiting for you this week in Weston.

The Lewis County Fair gets underway and will feature tons of music, rides and fun!

It runs through August 2nd......
Located at the WVU Jackson's Mill Airstrip outside of Weston, in Lewis County, WV.
Directions: I-79 to Exit 99, then take US 33 West into Weston, and turn North on US 19. Follow Us 19 to Jackson Mill Road, then turn left and follow the signs.
Admission: "One Low Price" - $8.00 and season passes are available.
Hours vary by day.Experience a "True Old Fashion" country fair. Our All-Inclusive one price fair has a wide range of activities, including mud bogs, tractor pulls, demolition derby, carnival rides, live concerts, food, games, 4-H exhibits, live stock sales, pretty baby contest, fireworks, assorted. vendors, and much more. It's fun for the whole family.
For more information contact: Lewis County CVB @ 304-269-7328 or http://www.lewiscountyfair.com/or http://www.stonewallcountry.com/

Thanks for the Mountainfest Weekend!!!

2008-07-28T18:59:00.007-04:00

What a time at Mountainfest! A tremendous weekend and an awesome concert by KANSAS on Saturday. Those guys were on their game. Great singing, kickin' playing and a packed house at Mylan Park!

Up next on the FBY agenda.....Our Cruise-In this Thursday at Boomerangs in Newpointe Plaza next to Kohls(exit 119 off I-79)

We'll be there from 7pm til 9pm and broadcasting live!

Also while we're there, you can register to win a weekend for two at Snowshoe Mountain Resort for Blues, Brews and Barbecue-August 15th thru 17th!!!

There'll be 15 different regional microbreweries there with tasty beer, plenty of barbecue and some sizzlin, smokin' LIVE blues! Details at: http://www.snowshoemtn.com/

Listen August 4th thru 8th to Mark Rogers in the afternoon and myself middays to win the NEW Alice Cooper CD, "Along Came a Spider" and qualify for the weekend for two at Snowshoe!

Summertime is the right time for Bike Festivals!!

2008-07-15T10:41:00.006-04:00

Wow, what a HUGE couple of weekends coming up. First up, this weekend it's Freedom Fest at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. The Outlaws and Pure Prarie League will be jamming on Saturday night July 19th at the Resort. Tickets are only $35.00 and available in advance at www.snowshoemtn.com Doors open at 7:30pm and showtime is 8pm. Come early for the cookout and Block Party at 6pm in Snowshoe Village. Live music as well. Then later Saturday night July 19th...the 96 Qualifiers in the 2nd Annual West Virginia Poker tour will battle it out till there's one person left standing and that person grabs a trip to Las Vegas and a $10,000 entry into the 2009 World Series of Poker.
For complete details on Freedom Fest and all the fun this weekend...log onto: www.snowshoemtn.com

Starting on Thursday July 24th it's Mountainfest...brought to you by Triple S Harley Davidson in Morgantown. The FBY is proud to bring you "Kansas" on the main stage at Mylan Park(Exit 155 off I-79) on Saturday July 26th at 5pm. Harrison County natives, "The Davisson Brothers" will also play after Kansas on Saturday night.
This promises to be one incredible event. Admission to Mountainfest is ONLY $10.00 that includes all activities, thrills and fun for four days from Thursday July 24th thru Sunday July 27th at Mylan Park in Morgantown. All kids 12 and under are FREE!
For complete details log onto: www.wvmountainfest.com

Jamming in Bridgeport and Chris Johnson is a BIG WINNER!

2008-07-08T12:57:00.004-04:00

The Bridgeport 3 Band Jam is Thursday July 11th.....Come on out!
And check out the Davisson Brothers Band, The Clarks and yours truly.
Admission is $12.00 at the gate(cash only) and benefits the Benedum Festival. Support the cause and we'll make this show even bigger next year!!!!
Tickets in advance are only $10.00 at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (304)292-0220. Or stop by the FYE store at Meadowbrook Mall.
The show will be on Meadowbrook Rd(right before the Pete Dye Golf Club) It's an outdoor event so bring your lawn chair, your blanket and be ready for a good time.
Michelob will be providing plenty of beverages and Russ' Ribs will be there with Barbecue and Roasted Corn. See ya there!!! A Summer Party from the Nationwide Tour Players Cup, The Bridgeport CVB, The Benedum Festival, Michelob and West Virginia Radio.

Now...how about Chris Johnson from Volgo, West Virginia. He just won Dee Synder's National Contest to go to Rocklahoma this week! Chris' entry is below.....Check it out. And listen to Dee Snynder's House of Hair every Saturday night at Midnight on Classic Rock 102.3 The FBY!!!

Congratulations to our Rocklahoma Contest Winner!
Chris Johnson of Volgo, West Virginia!

ROCKLAHOMA GRAND PRIZE WINNER ANNOUNCED!
This year, we had an especially tough time picking a winner for our HUGE VIP Rocklahoma contest. After pouring through thousands of entries, we whittled it down to our top 50. Then we let the HOH staff start voting. We figured that any entry that got multiple votes would make it into the Top 5, and then we would decide from there. Well, it turns out that only one entry got a vote from every single judge! So, the winner is ......

Chris Johnson from Volgo, WV. Listens to WFBY, 102.3FM out of Clarksburg, WV!!!

Chris will be escorting his fiancee, Theresa, to the show and they couldn't be happier. Chris and Theresa get 5 nights hotel, airfare, VIP tickets for all 5 nights, and a chance to meet some of their favorite artists in the backstage HOH lounge. When we asked Chris to name his top 3 picks at Rocklahoma, he chose Tesla, Warrant and Queensryche but said, "Honestly, there isn't one band playing we wouldn't be honored to meet." We're looking forward to meeting Chris and Theresa too!

Making your rock n' roll dreams come true, we're the House of Hair. As Chris says, "I'm still walking on a cloud."

Here's Chris' winning entry, in case you want to hone your skills for next year:

Winning Rocklahoma 08 Contest Entry
I've camped out for Queensryche tickets in sub 20 degree weather. I've traveled from West Virginia to Rumford, Maine to watch L.A. Guns play in front of 16 people. I skipped my high school prom to go see AC/DC. I've driven three hours in a blizzard to see Tesla. There are two K-Mart's near where I live. I don't refer to them by the towns that they are in. Instead one is the K-Mart that I found Twisted Sister's Come Out and Play record at, the other is the K-Mart that I found Black N Blue's Nasty Nasty album at. Once while waiting outside for a Faster Pussycat show me and one of their techs saw a funnel cloud forming in the distance. Rather than come up with an escape route, we came up with a set list the band could play acoustically if the club lost power. I've bought Bang Tango's Psycho Cafe album seven times. One for me and six to give out for Christmas presents. I have four cats named Nikki, Tommy, Mick and Vince. I cried when Randy Castillo died. I'm not saying I'm the biggest metal or hard rock fan in the world. I truly believe the devotion this genre of music gets from its fans is a big reason why it is so special, why it will never go away and why an event like Rocklahoma can take place. I'm just a guy with a few good stories and a lot of great memories. That same L.A. Guns show I mentioned above, is where I met my fiance, who is also my best friend.

So I feel like I'm a pretty good example of how strong the power of music can be. I've led a blessed life thanks to this music and the incredible lineup of bands at Rocklahoma have helped build the soundtrack of my life. If Dee and the good folks at House of Hair select me as the winner of the Rocklahoma contest, I can promise you nobody will sing along louder, raise their fist higher or carry the banner of rock and metal with more pride than me....that's the least I could do for something I owe that much to. Thanks so much.

-- Chris Johnson from Volgo, W. Listens to WFBY, 102.3FM out of Clarksburg, WV

Rocklahoma 2008 - Git yer Own Tickets and Join Us!!!
Do you want the rock & roll experience of a lifetime? If you're a loyal House of Hair listener, we KNOW you do! Rocklahoma is back, and this year, we're kickin' your ass for one extra day!! It’s going to be 5 days and nights of pure House of Hair bliss this July 9th - 13th in Pryor, Oklahoma!

If you've read our listener reviews, you know how amazing last year's show was. This year, as of presstime, the bands you will see are:

THURSDAY 7/10 FRIDAY 7/11 SATURDAY 7/12 SUNDAY 7/13
Bret Michaels
Sebastian Bach
Dokken
LA Guns
Enuf Znuff
Vain
House of Lords
Jet Boy

Triumph
Extreme
Lita Ford
Night Ranger
Living Colour
Kingdome Come
Armored Saint
XYZ

Warrant
KIX
Lynch Mob
Trixter
Black N Blue
Tora Tora
Every Mothers Nightmare
Pretty Boy Floyd

Queensryche
Tesla
TBA
UFO
Zebra
Beautful Creatures
AXE

The Bridgeport 3 Band Jam is Coming!!

2008-06-27T16:40:00.003-04:00

The coolest jam of the summer is coming to Meadowbrook Rd. near Pete Dye Golf Club on Thursday July 10th.
Gates open at 4pm for the Michelob Bridgeport 3 Band Jam, featuring Pittsburgh's "The Clarks", The Davisson Brothers Band and I'll be there jamming with the Mountain State All Stars.
Tix are only 10 dollars in advance and benefit the Benedum festival! A great cause and a great time. Bring the family for food, fun, beverages and incredible LIVE tunes!
Tix at www.ticketmaster.com and all ticketmaster outlets and by calling (304)292-0029.
Rock on and listen to win your FREE tickets this week with yours truly middays on the FBY and with Mark Rogers afternoons 3pm-7pm.....
It's gonna be a party....brought to you by Michelob, The Bridgeport CVB, The Benedum Festival and Classic Rock 102.3 The FBY!!!!!

Win your FREE Golf at Snowshoe Mountain Resort

2008-06-11T15:39:00.004-04:00

So you love to golf and wanna go to Snowshoe Mountain Resort...I'm giving away a round for you and three of your friends.........
send me an email with your name, address and phone number to: dreese@wvradio.com
I'll draw a winner on Monday June 23rd....hurry entry deadline is Sunday June 22nd at Midnight.
Check out the Snowshoe Golf Course here: http://www.snowshoemtn.com/todo/sum-activities/golf/index.htm

Have you got your tickets yet for the Allgood Festival?

It's happening the weekend of July 11th, 12th and 13th. Three days of Love, peace and kickin' tunes! Featuring Phil Lesh and Friends(from the Grateful Dead) Warren Haynes with Government Mule, The Avett Brothers(from my hometown of Concord, NC) and so many other cool bands! It's a campout as well! Bring yer tents, sleeping bags and get ready for a rockin' good time!
For details go to: www.allgoodfestival.com

I'll have music from the artists on the air in the coming weeks and you'll have a chance to win tickets with myself and Mark Rogers afternoons!
Also a chance to win and exclusive Allgood Festival PRS Guitar! Listen next week on-air for complete details!!!!

From your station for Classic Rock and Cool Concerts 102.3 The FBY!

Hogs For Dogs is Coming with the FBY!!!

2008-06-09T15:32:00.006-04:00

Hogs for Dogs is coming on Saturday June 21st with B&B Harley Davidson and the Harrison County Humane Society! Join us Saturday June 21 for registration from 10am until Noon at Gasoline Alley(formerly Fat Boy's) in Glen Elk Square in Clarksburg. Cost is $15.00 bucks per rider and $5 bucks per passenger. We'll have a ride in with incredible prizes and a HUGE after ride PARTY at Boomerangs Pasta, Seafood, Steaks and Spirits in Newpointe Plaza next to Kohls.(Exit 119 off I-79)

For info on the great work the Harrison County Humane Society does go here: http://www.hshc.org/index.htm

Tuesday Night June 10 it's a big show in Pittsburgh.....Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with Steve Winwood!!!

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with Steve Winwood

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Post-Gazette Pavilion
Show: 7:30 pm

665 Rt. 18

Burgettstown, PA 15021

724.947.7400

IT'S THE 08 SEASON OF MT. LAKES AMPHITHEATER !!.. GET READY FOR SOME GREAT FUN THIS SUMMER .. FRIDAY'S.. IT'S HOME GROWN COUNTRY NIGHTS WITH YOUR HOST ME....... CONCERTS COMING .. JUNE 19 IT'S AMERICAN IDOL STAR BO BICE, JULY 10 IT'S JAKE OWEN AND BUCKY COVINGTON WILL PLAY IN AUGUST!!.. FOR TICKETS.. LOG ON TO WWW.MOUNTAINLAKESMUSIC.COM OR CALL THE BOX OFFICE AT 866-700-7284.. THE MT. LAKES AMPHITHEATER .. WITH CLASSIC ROCK 102.3 THE FBY!

The FBY Rocks into Summer!

2008-06-06T11:51:00.004-04:00

HOT! Drink some water. Summer is here and the time is right for dancing in the street! Tom Petty is jamming on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh at the Post Gazette Pavillion! Get your ticket info and details here:

www.livenation.com/event/getEvent/eventId/315755

Join John Boy and Billy Monday morning on the Big Show. They'll talk to the winner of this weekend's Pocono NASCAR race! Get your fill of fun every weekday morning from 6am to 10am!!!

Mark Rogers will give away free rounds of golf for Dad next week from 3pm-7pm! Join him and get dad a FREE gift for Father's Day!

American Idol Bo Bice is jamming at Mountain Lakes Amphitheatre in Flatwoods on Thursday June 19. Southern Rock galore! Grafton's own George Shingleton and Rob McClung will open the show! As well as the pride of Harrison County, The Davisson Brothers Band! It's gonna be an awesome night of tunes ! Get there early. Gates at 6pm! Showtime at 7pm! We'll see ya there! Ticket info and details here: www.mountainlakesmusic.com

FBY Rocks Into Summer!!!

2008-06-05T17:20:00.002-04:00

Big month coming up.....
Listen Father's Day Week to win FREE rounds of golf for dad from the American Lung Association!!!

Join me LIVE at Boomerangs Pasta, Seafood, Steaks and Spirits for a Cruise-in Thursday June 5 at Newpointe Plaza next to Kohl's. Sponsored by B & B Harley Davidson and Miller Lite. We'll have kickin' Miller Lite specials, Harley Gift Certificates, and other FREE swag for you. Bring yer Hog, yer Classic Car, your scooter, hang glide in or ride in on your kayak....just be there. LIVE broadcast from 7pm-9pm Music, food, Miller Lite specials and a rockin' good time!

Michelob presents.....The Bridgeport 3 Band Jam featuring The Clarks, Davisson Brothers Band and Myself and the Mountain State All Stars on Thursday July 10th. Gates open at 4pm! tix at www.ticketmaster.com...just punch up Bridgeport 3 Band Jam when you get there....only 10 bucks admission and brought to you by Michelob, Bridgeport CVB, Nationwide Tour Players Cup, Benedum Festival and The FBY!!! Gonna be a rockin' good party!!!

The Allgood Festival is Coming!!!

2008-05-28T10:33:00.004-04:00

Friends, neighbors, countrymen and women....the party of the summer is coming to Masontown, West Virginia the second weekend of July 11, 12 and 13th...
This is gonna be huge.!!!!
Phil Lesh and Friends(Phil and the boys are from the Grateful Dead and are awesome)
Warren Haynes and Government Mule...Widespread Panic and a boatload of other kickin' bands that put the jam in jamming!!!

For complete details go to: www.allgoodfestival.com
Listen to the FBY for your chance to win Free passes for the weekend and a a super cool Paul Reed Smith Guitar! Listen on-air for more details!!!

Jamming with The FBY!!!

2008-05-20T15:30:00.005-04:00

Lots of cool summer events coming up with the FBY!!!!!

First off, Listen to win the New McDonald's Southern Style Chicken Sandwich and Southern Style Chicken Biscuit. And check 'um out at McDonalds. A tasty sandwich at a great price!!!!

Also Mark Rogers in the afternoons has your chance to win some kickin' FREE coffee at Sheetz. Lattes, expressos, and other unbelievably cool concoctions to tempt your taste buds and give ya a jolt. Sheetz has some great subs as well.

Seems like we're really into food around the FBY!!! Yes we are, but we also care about living a long time. And for me that means getting out and exercising and trying to lose some pounds. If you haven't tried Ultra 90....what are ya waitin' for? It's a fantastic way to lose weight. I've lost 10 pounds over the past month and feel awesome. I've got more energy than I've had in a long time. I take the Ultra 90 PM Wellness Formula. I take three tablets with a glass of water and bedtime and then I wake up the next day with a boatload of energy. Check 'um out at: www.myultra90.com or call 1-888-299-1100!!!

Big shows coming in July including the Bridgeport 3 Band Jam featuring Pittsburgh's "The Clarks, The Davisson Brothers and yours truly! Details on tickets can be found here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/160040B3AC763696?artistid=781816&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1
Your ten dollar concert ticket also gets you into the Pete Dye Nationwide PGA Golf Classic for the weekend at the Pete Dye Club in Bridgeport.
This show is gonna be awesome!!!!!
Here's a clip of The Clarks just a jamming!!!

Oh, it's gonna be cool!!!
Keep it locked on Classic Rock 102.3 The FBY!!!!!!

The FBY Rocks with American Gladiators!!

2008-05-05T15:32:00.010-04:00

Welcome to spring and the FBY May Days!!

This week on the FBY Workforce Lunch Hour(noon to 1pm) listen to win an American Gladiator Get Fit Kit. A Gym bag filled with sports gear valued at $100.00.
Then watch the American Gladiator 2008 Premiere on WBOY TV 12 next Monday night May 12th at 8pm. It's all part of the kickoff of the NBC All-American Summer-This is my summer!!! Next Tuesday May 13th on the Workforce Lunch Hour I'll ask a question about Monday night's premiere. If you can answer it correctly, you'll win a $200.00 American Express Card to Spend like crazy!!! Yeah Baby!!!
American Gladitors- Monday May 12th on WBOY TV 12 will be a 2 hour premiere...Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali host the Ultimate David and Goliath Show Down!!!
The NBC All American Summer-This is MY Summer

Now on to more.........girls if you'd like to sign up for Biker Babe 2008.. then click the Biker Babe Link on the front page of our website, or email your name, address, email address, phone number and then you're set to join us at JC Maxey's on Thursday May 15for the intial round of ladies struttin' their stuff for a chance to win $500.00 cash and a trip to the hottest, rockin' Bike Fest of the Year at Sturgis, South Dakota. The finals will be on Thursday May 22nd at JC Maxey's. Come join us and tell your friends to come out and root the girls on.....
For the scoop on the Black Hills South Dakota Sturgis Bike Festival and the incredible lineup of rock and country acts there go to: www.sturgis.com

The 3rd Round of the FBY Rockin' Guitar Challenge is Wednesday nite(May 14th) at JC Maxeys from 8pm to 10pm!! Come join us...the night's best score will win $25.00 cash, a $25.00 Gift certificate to JC Maxey's and a $25.00 Gift Card to The Vault(a great gaming store with sales and rentals) on Market Square in Buckhannon.
Congrats to Michael Marion from Clarksburg, WV who was our weekly winner on Wednesday night May 7th. Thanks to all who came out. It was a jamming good time and we look forward to seeing YOU next week!!!!

Next weekend listen to the FBY all weekend for your chance to win the new McDonalds Southern Style Chicken Biscuit and Southern Style Chicken Sandwich. Two great new menu items guaranteed to show you how it tastes down south!!! We'll feature an all things Southern weekend. Whenever you hear the Blue Collar Comedy Guys, call in to win at (304)623-1818. And listen for Great Southern Rock songs all weekend...May 16, 17 and 18th with Classic Rock 102.3 WFBY!!!! Rock on!!!

Also next weekend the Strawberry Festival comes to Buckhannon!!! It's that time of year, for the most luscious of all fruits. They're in season and we're looking for great weather for what will be a fun-filled, strawberry eating good time. Entertainment, games, food, fun and new West Virginia Mountaineer Football Coach Bill Stewart is the Grand Marshall of the parade!!!
For details log onto: www.wvstrawberryfestival.com

On the Road Again with the FBY!

2008-04-29T10:28:00.004-04:00

The FBY is on the Road this week! Join us........

Wednesday April 30-The FBY Rockin' Guitar Hero Challenge happens at JC Maxey's(Exit 119 off I-79 on the Bridgeport side) We'll be broadcasting LIVE from 8pm to 10pm. And it's your chance to win cash and prizes every Wednesday night for the next month. Wear your best Rock-n-Roll duds and bring your best Rockin' guitar skills to one of the hottest video games today. We'll be playing on XBOX 360's from the Vault on Main Street in Buckhannon and a big thank you to Aarons Rents in the Home Depot Plaza!

Thursday May 1-It's a spring cruise in at Boomerangs restaurant in the Newpointe Plaze next to Kohls(right off Exit 119 off I-79) I'll be broadcasting LIVE from 7pm-9pm and we'd love to see you there. Brought to you by B and B Harley Davidson. We'll have free prizes from Jerry's Sporting Goods and B and B Harley and more!!!! Bring yer hog, yer scooter, your classic car, your bike, your mama, or just walk on in and enjoy the great food and drink specials and the nice outdoor patio. We'll see ya there!!!

Friday May 2nd-Not and FBY event but I hope you'll join me. I'll be hosting Homegrown Country Nights(yes I love rock and country) at Mountain Lakes Amphitheatre in Flatwoods(Exit 67 off I-79) and hope you'll join me. The show is from 7pm to 9pm LIVE on 101.3 The BEAR! You could win $500.00 if you can sing. We're having a competition and every Friday this summer at Flatwoods there's gonna be a $500.00 winner! Come on down and test your skills!! See ya there Friday May 2 with the Brynn Marie Band and me!!!

Email me your requests, videos or audio you'd like to post at: dreese@wvradio.com

Also if you're a singer and want to try and win $500.00 for your singing skills go to: www.homegrowncountrynights.com and come join me every Friday night this spring and summer at Mountain Lakes Amphitheatre in Flatwoods, WV(right off Exit 67 off I-79) The show starts promptly on our sister station 101.3 The BEAR every single Friday night beginning this Friday May 2nd with the Brynn Marie Band!!!

FBY Weekend Outlook!

2008-04-25T15:47:00.007-04:00

The weekend is here and the FBY is rockin' into it full steam ahead.
Saturday April 26th....the place to be is Elkins City Park for the RAMP Festival. There's gonna be live music with the Boneyard Brothers(great classic rock stuff) at 11am and 1pm! And, of course Fried Ramps, Ramp Chili Dogs and a whole bunch of fun!
Check it out if you've never tried the best delicacy in all of the mountains, RAMPS!!

The FBY is on the road next week, come join us at all these rockin' events:

Wednesday April 30-The FBY Rockin' Guitar Hero Challenge happens at JC Maxey's(Exit 119 off I-79 on the Bridgeport side) We'll be broadcasting LIVE from 8pm to 10pm. And it's your chance to win cash and prizes every Wednesday night for the next month. Wear your best Rock-n-Roll duds and bring your best Rockin' guitar skills to one of the hottest video games today. We'll be playing on XBOX 360's from the Vault on Main Street in Buckhannon and a big thank you to Aarons Rents in the Home Depot Plaza!

Thursday May 1-It's a spring cruise in at Boomerangs restaurant in the Newpointe Plaze next to Kohls(right off Exit 119 off I-79) I'll be broadcasting LIVE from 7pm-9pm and we'd love to see you there. Brought to you by B and B Harley Davidson. We'll have free prizes from Jerry's Sporting Goods and B and B Harley and more!!!! Bring yer hog, yer scooter, your classic car, your bike, your mama, or just walk on in and enjoy the great food and drink specials and the nice outdoor patio. We'll see ya there!!!

Friday May 2nd-Not and FBY event but I hope you'll join me. I'll be hosting Homegrown Country Nights(yes I love rock and country) at Mountain Lakes Amphitheatre in Flatwoods(Exit 67 off I-79) and hope you'll join me. The show is from 7pm to 9pm LIVE on 101.3 The BEAR! You could win $500.00 if you can sing. We're having a competition and every Friday this summer at Flatwoods there's gonna be a $500.00 winner! Come on down and test your skills!! See ya there Friday May 2 with the Brynn Marie Band and me!!!

The FBY Rockin' Guitar Hero Challenge!!

2008-04-18T08:54:00.002-04:00

The FBY Rockin' Guitar Hero Challenge is coming to JC Maxey's, starting on Wednesday April 30....the fun cranks up at 8pm and we'll take the first 16 folks who want to play one of the coolest video games on the planet. We'll have two 60 inch TV's set up and some XBOX 360 git-fiddles for you to jam on....it's your chance to be a rock star.
There's a weekly cash prize of $25.00 to that week's qualifier and then we'll have a grand prize jam at the end of May. You can also win FREE food from JC Maxey's and Gift certificates to The Vault Video Store in Buckhannon!
Thanks to Aaron Rents in the Home Depot Plaza and The Vault for helping us bring you the FBY Rockin' Guitar Hero Challenge.
Wear your best rock-n-roll outfit and join me at JC Maxey's on Wednesday April 30 and every Wednesday in May for all the fun, cash and prizes!!!!!

Biker Babe 2008 is coming...details are coming soon.....as in next week....watch this space for all the news!!!

Spring Forward!!

2008-04-08T08:56:00.005-04:00

Spring is here, at least on the calendar. The past couple days have been fantastic and here's hoping the snow is gone for now.

Big week ahead....listen to myself in the midday and Mark Rogers afternoons on the FBY for your chance to win FREE tickets to the WV Toughman competition this Friday night at Elkins High School. The toughest men and women from the Mountain State will compete for over $8000.00 in cash and prizes. And guys, the ring girls will need your cheers between rounds!

Rock news heard on the FBY.......

Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant and bluegrass star Alison Krauss have unveiled a new series of U.S. tour dates in support of their 2007 collaborative album, Raising Sand.
Plant and Krauss Announce Third Leg of U.S. Tour

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have announced additional dates for their North American tour. The added dates run from July 7 to the 19th and round out the already announced tour that begins in Louisville, KY on April 19th. With a band led by T Bone Burnett, the pair will perform songs from the acclaimed 'Raising Sand' (Rounder Records) as well as a few selections from each artist's discography.

The video for "Please Read The Letter" - the second single from the album -- was added to heavy rotation on CMT earlier this week. 'Raising Sand' was recently certified RIAA Platinum and the single "Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)" garnered a Grammy award for best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.

Confirmed 'Raising Sand' North American Tour Dates (* Indicates New Date):
4/19/08 - Louisville, KY - Palace Theatre
4/20/08 - Louisville, KY - Palace Theatre
4/22/08 - Knoxville, TN - Knoxville Civic Coliseum
4/23/08 - Chattanooga, TN - Memorial Auditorium
4/25/08 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Jazz Heritage Festival
4/26/08 - Birmingham, AL - BJCC Arena
6/2/08 - Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Civic Center
6/4/08 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
6/5/08 - Boston, MA - Bank of America Pavilion
6/7/08 - Canandaigua, NY - CMAC
6/8/08 - Atlantic City NJ - Borgata
6/10/08 - New York, NY - MSG Theatre
6/11/08 - New York, NY - MSG Theatre
6/13/08 - Columbia, MD - Merriweather Pavillion
6/14/08 - Asheville, NC - Asheville Civic Center
6/15/08 - Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo
6/17/08 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
6/19/08 - St. Louis, MO - Fox Theatre
6/21/08 - Denver, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
6/23/08 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
6/24/08 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
6/25/08 - Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara Bowl
6/27/08 - Berkeley, CA - Greek Theatre
6/28/08 - Lake Tahoe, NV - Harveys
6/30/08 - San Diego, CA - Humphreys
7/1/08 - Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theatre
*7/7/08 - Dallas, TX - Nokia Theatre
7/10/08 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
*7/11/08 - Raleigh, NC - RBC Center
*7/12/08 - Philadelphia, PA - Mann Center For Performing Arts
*7/14/08 - Toronto, ON - Molson Amphitheatre
*7/15/08 - Cleveland, OH - Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City
*7/18/08 - Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena
*7/19/08 - Nashville, TN - Sommet Center

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The Rolling Stones new Martin Scorsese-directed concert movie, Shine a Light, was not the number-one movie this past weekend, but it did have a respectable showing its first weekend in theaters. Shine a Light earned an estimated one-point-five-million dollars from its limited release in 276 theaters. U-2's latest concert film, U-2 3-D, earned 964-thousand its opening weekend in 61 theaters in January.

Scorsese has used numerous Stones songs in his movie over the years, especially "Gimme Shelter," which was featured in Goodfellas, Casino and The Departed. Ironically, it's not in Shine a Light.

Spring is Here and I'm Hauling a Spare Tire!

2008-03-24T16:46:00.002-04:00

Big Easter weekend for you I hope....How about those Mountaineers...wow, a win over Duke. And the Lady 'eers won their NCAA opener as well over New Mexico. March Madness reigns.
Don't forget to listen this week to win tickets to see America in Morgantown on March 31st.
And we'll have your free tickets to see Dave Mason at the Metropolitian Theatre in Morgantown on April 2nd!!

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Concerts Galore with the FBY!!!

2008-03-21T10:16:00.002-04:00

Coming on March 31st to the Creative Arts Center at WVU...AMERICA...that's right the 70's lite rockers are coming to the Mountain State. Listen next week between 10am and 7pm to win your FREE tickets courtesy of your Concert Connection the FBY!

70's Rocker Dave Mason is coming to the Met theatre in Morgantown on Wednesday April 2nd. We'll have your FREE tickets for that show as well next week between 10am-7pm.
Dave was the guitarist in TRAFFIC, with Steve Winwood and he had big hits of his own, including "Feelin' Alright"(which Joe Cocker also covered) All Along The Watchtower, We Just Disagree and more. Should be an awesome show.

Our night guy and consumate rocker, Alice Cooper is working on a new album and he's about to be honored by Music Cares.......details below:
Fourth Annual MusiCares MAP FundSM Benefit Concert on May 9 to Honor Alice Cooper and Slash
Concert Event — Sponsored In Part By Gibson Foundation — At The Music Box @ Fonda In Hollywood Raises Funds For MusiCares® Addiction Recovery Services

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The fourth annual MusiCares MAP FundSM benefit concert, honoring legendary artist Alice Cooper and renowned guitarist Slash, will be held on May 9, 2008, at The Music Box @ Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Calif. All proceeds will benefit the MusiCares® MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation. The benefit is sponsored in part by the Gibson Foundation.

Cooper will be honored as the recipient of the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for his dedication to and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund and his devotion to helping other addicts with the recovery process. Slash will be the recipient of the MusiCares From the Heart Award for his unconditional friendship and dedication to the mission and goals of the organization.

"The issues of addiction and recovery have been front and center this past year," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy® and President of MusiCares. "And our annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit draws attention and raises funds to support the critical resources we offer members of the music community from all walks of life who may be struggling with addiction. We thank Alice and Slash for being strong supporters of our cause — it's more important now than ever before."

The evening will feature a buffet dinner and a special performance by Blind Melon (Glen Graham, Brad Smith, Rogers Stevens, Christopher Thorn and Travis Warren). In addition, there will be a performance by the all-star group Camp Freddy (Chris Chaney, Donovan Leitch, Billy Morrison, Dave Navarro and Matt Sorum) along with some special guests. The evening will also feature special performances by Cooper and Slash. A range of other artists and guests will be announced shortly. Out of respect for the clients the MusiCares MAP Fund serves, the event will be alcohol-free.

"When I got sober more than 20 years ago, the MusiCares MAP Fund did not exist," said Cooper. "It's so important that musicians and other music industry people have access to the kind of resources MusiCares and the MAP Fund provide and I'm proud to be honored this year and help raise funds to support this significant work."

"There are specific challenges to being sober in the music world, but for individuals who have addiction problems, every story has a common thread," said Slash. "And that is the first step to recovery is to ask for help — for music people, the MusiCares MAP Fund provides that assistance."

Tickets are offered at three price levels: floor placement in a private living room grouping of 10 for $12,500; floor seating for $1,000 each; and balcony seating for $100 each.

About the Honorees:

Alice Cooper

Being described as a legend in one's own time is certainly a blatantly abused cliché, but no one has taken a vivid imagination and unusual persona to the people with as much controversy and success as Alice Cooper. Cooper touched a deep nerve in the minds of teenagers everywhere, bringing him countless gold and platinum albums from around the world, including Love It To Death, Billion Dollar Babies, Welcome To My Nightmare and Trash, featuring such anthems as "Eighteen," "Elected," "School's Out," and "No More Mr. Nice Guy," as well as the classics "Only Women Bleed" and "Poison."

With plans for a new album in 2008, he shows no sign of slowing down. Cooper’s recently released book Golf Monster, an autobiographical book about how he transferred his alcohol addiction to a golf addiction, is chock full of anecdotes, photos, golf tips, and his trademark sense of humor. The book was published in hardcover in North America in May 2007 and in the UK in September 2007, and will be released in paperback in May 2008. Recent tour highlights have included a stop at the legendary Montreux Festival, filmed for a recently released live DVD, three shows in 2006 in North America as special guests to the Rolling Stones, and concerts throughout North and South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. The road is still Cooper's second home as he continues to tour extensively throughout the world, with a full schedule planned for his 2008 itinerary.

Slash

Saul Hudson, also known as Slash, formed Guns N' Roses in 1986 with Steven Adler (drums), Duff McKagan (bass), Axl Rose (vocals) and Izzy Stradlin (guitar). Shortly thereafter, GNR was known across the globe as a new rock and roll sensation. After the successful "Use Your Illusion" tour, GNR decided to take a break. Needing to play music, Slash formed his own band Slash's Snakepit, which issued its successful album It's Five O'Clock Somewhere in 1995.

In 2003, Velvet Revolver was formed by former members of Guns N' Roses — Slash, McKagan and Matt Sorum (who replaced Adler on drums in 1990) — along with Scott Weiland (vocals) from Stone Temple Pilots and Dave Kushner (guitar) from Wasted Youth. Their 2004 debut album, Contraband, sold incredibly well and garnered them a 2004 GRAMMY Award for Best Hard Rock Performance for "Slither." With the release of their second album, Libertad, in 2007 and the subsequent world tour, Velvet Revolver has become a rock band of magnitude, and Slash has earned his title as one of rock and roll's great guitar players.

Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy, MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares' services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. For more information, please visit www.musicares.com.

As a result of acquiring MAP in September 2004, MusiCares developed the MusiCares MAP Fund as a pool of resources set aside specifically to address addiction recovery and sober living needs. Named for the Musicians' Assistance Program, the MusiCares MAP Fund represents the joint goal of MAP and MusiCares to provide members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial circumstances.

Gibson Foundation is the philanthropic division of Gibson Guitar Corp., the world's premier musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology. The mission of Gibson Foundation is to make the world a better place for children by creating, developing and implementing programs as well as through its support of other nonprofit organizations that advance education, music and the arts, the environment and health and welfare causes. For more information please visit www.gibsonfoundation.org.

"MusiCares for Music People."

Contacts
Media Contact:
The MusiCares Foundation
Christina Cassidy
310-392-3777
christina.cassidy@grammy.com
or
Event Contact:
MusiCares MAP Fund
Wynnie Wynn
310-392-3777
wynniew@grammy.com

The Ides of March Rockin' on the FBY!

2008-03-19T11:06:00.002-04:00

So it's raining like it won't stop.....but life is good...got a bunch going on for ya this next couple weeks.
First up, listen next week to win tickets to see Dave Mason April 2nd at the Metropolitan Theatre in Morgantown. He's the guy who wrote "Feelin' Alright" that Joe Cocker did. He also was the guitarist/vocalist in Traffic with Steve Winwood and he plays the famous acoustic guitar track on All Along the Watchtower for Jimi Hendrix. And Dave hit the charts himself in the 70's with his big hit "We Just Disagree" He's a great vocalist and a monster guitar player. This will be an awesome show. For more info go here: www.mettheatre.org

And a big thank you to everyone who came out to our St. Patty's party at PJ Kellys in Clarksburg on Monday night. It was a blast. Go by and see Lori and John....great folks and they have a great place!!!

Also next week join myself in the midday and Mark Rogers in the afternoon for a chance to win tickets to see AMERICA....whose hits include, "Sister Goldenhair, Sandman, Horse With No Name and more.

Overheard on my show this week on the FBY:
The Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has re-named one of their roller-coasters after an Eagles song. The "Midnight Rider" coaster, named after the Allman Brothers Band song, is now the "Eagles Life in the Fast Lane" coaster. The Eagles have re-recorded the song, turning it into a one-of-a-kind version exclusively for the new ride. The coaster, which takes two minutes to ride, features a double lift hill with lift heights of 39 feet and 46 feet. It features an on-board, high-fidelity digital audio system to further enhance the ride experience as you are zipped along at over 30-miles per hour while pulling two G-Forces. The Eagles will perform at the Park's Grand opening on June 2nd.

Alice Cooper has signed a record deal with German label Steamhammer/SPV. The shock rocker's upcoming album, tentatively titled Along Came a Spider, is due out this fall on the imprint. He began work on the disc in February with producers Greg Hampton and Danny Saber.

38 Special have beefed up the itinerary for their 2008 Loud & Proud Tour. The Southern rockers now are slated to play nearly 60 dates, stretching from a gig this Friday in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., through an Oct. 23 appearance in Louisville, Ky. The group's schedule includes a slot on Charlie Daniels' 2008 Volunteer Jam trek. That outing has been expanded to 30 stops, kicking off April 11 in Harris, Mich., and ending Aug. 14 in Lewisburg, W.Va.

The FBY's Official St. Patricks Day Headquarters is PJ Kellys

2008-03-13T09:15:00.004-04:00

Hey,
Hope you're ready for an awesome basketball filled weekend. Come on out on Monday I'll be broadcasting live from 5:30pm til 7:30pm at the FBY's Official St. Patrick's Day Headquarters, PJ Kellys on 3rd Street in downtown Clarksburg. It's gonna be a party. Wear your green and get ready for green beer, Guiness specials, corned beef and cabbage, Irish Stew....and a LIVE DJ from 7:30pm til 11pm with some throw down tunes and Irish Drinking music. Then Guitar Shorty takes the stage at 11pm to rock us into the night.
Everybody's Irish on Monday as we celebrate the greenest of all days at PJ Kellys on 3rd Street in Clarksburg.

Tune in next week for some news on Def Leppard's new album. We'll play the new song co-written and sung with Tim McGraw. Yep that same one.....

Go Mountaineers. Nice win over Providence in the first round of the Big East basketball tournament and now U Conn looms....here's hoping!!! Go Coach Huggins, Joe Alexander and the boys!!! We are definitely going to the BIG DANCE!!!

Have a great Thursday!!
Dallas

Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame 2008

2008-03-11T10:03:00.005-04:00

One of my all time favorite rockers(cause he's just so rebellious) John Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame on Monday night March 10 in New York City. Billy Joel(another big fav of mine) inducted John. Mellencamp is one of those guys who didn't give one flying backflip about what people thought of him. He took a lot of heat from all kinds of people but stuck to his guns and did what he wanted to when he wanted to and that my friends is a true rocker. Somebody who doesn't abide by what the establishment wants them to do and still succeeds in the face of resistance. John has also lived through a heart attack. He once said in an interview that he'd been eating too many bologona sandwiches while spending time at Myrtle Beach every year...and between that fried food and a hefty cigarette habit he had torn himself up physically. Luckily it didn't kill him and we got lots more great music from John. He's always been a top notch songwriter and performer. I miss guys like him in this industry. Seems like too many are beholden to the corporate interests and are worried about who's gonna sponsor their tour. Rock on John!!! Here's my fav John Mellencamp tune of all time, performed with another guy I dig, Kenny Chesney on CMT Crossroads....

Listen to the FBY next week for your chance to win FREE rounds of golf at area courses as we give away the greens to celebrate spring and St. Patrick's Day. Ah, lads and lassies the little white ball calls us all!!!

The Black Crowes Return!!!

2008-03-03T16:20:00.002-05:00

The Black Crowes are back with their first new album in seven years. "Warpaint" arrives in stores Tuesday March 4th. The FBY is proud to present "Putting on the Warpaint, The Black Crowes" A special one hour broadcast with singer Chris Robinson. Chris will talk about the Crowes past, present and future. It's been a while since they released something and we'll hear how they're sounding circa 2008. Join us on Thursday night March 6th at 6pm for this awesome special. And keep it on the FBY for lots of cool happenings in March.

Monday's weather made me wanna hit the links. And if you're like me and love a good round of golf(whether it's good or bad...it beats working) then I've got the goods for ya.
The FBY will be giving away the greens on St. Patricks Week. Nope we're not doling out FREE spinach, but FREE rounds of golf at area golf courses. Get your green on and get ready to share some luck of the Irish. Join myself and Mark Rogers on St. Patricks week for your chance to win.
And top of the morning to ya!!!

WVU Football, New Rock-N-Roll and NASCAR Notes

2008-02-26T11:36:00.000-05:00

The West Virginia Mountaineers released their 2008 football schedule to the media today and here's the scoop.
Coach Bill Stewart's team will play seven games at home and five on the road.
National TV games will include Pitt on ABC, University of South Florida on either ESPN or ESPN 2..... also the Colorado and Auburn contests will be nationally televised.
The Syracuse game will be homecoming and we'll play Cincinnati during Mountaineer Week!!!
All in all looks like it's gonna be tough but fun.
Here's the rundown...
Saturday, Aug. 30, Villanova, home.
Saturday, Sept. 6, at East Carolina.
Thursday, Sept. 18, at Colorado.
Saturday, Sept. 27, Marshall, home.
Saturday, Oct. 4, Rutgers, home.
Saturday, Oct. 11, Syracuse, home (Homecoming).
Thursday, Oct. 23, Auburn, home.
Saturday, Nov. 1, at Connecticut.
Saturday, Nov. 8, Cincinnati, home (Mountaineer Week).
Saturday, Nov. 22, at Louisville.
Friday, Nov. 28, at Pitt.
Saturday, Dec. 6, South Florida, home.

The Black Crowes have a new album(their first in seven years) coming out next week. Listen to the FBY for a preview and also listen for the new song, "Goodbye Daughters of the Revolution" on the FBY this week. It sounds great. I love the vibe...it's like the early 90's Crowes stuff.

Have you signed up yet to win your tickets to Bristol Motor Speedway.......Go by and see our friends at Kelly Motors in Elkins or Bill Kelly Chevrolet in Buckhannon to register to win an Automotive Care Prize Pack(an oil change or car wash) and you'll be qualified to win tickets to the Nationwide and Sprint Cup Races at Bristol the weekend of March 15th and 16th. The Ultimate NASCAR Getaway to Bristol from Kelly Motors and Classic Rock 102.3 The FBY!!!

Congratulations to Coach Bill Bennett and the Robert C. Byrd Eagles basketball team. They finished up their regular season on Saturday night with a win over St. Albans. The Eagles will open the playoffs on Saturday night at 7pm on 102.3 the FBY. Bill Nester will have the play by play and tip off is at 7:30pm. A possible rematch with arch foe Bridgeport is on the horizon. This could be interesting. The Indians lost twice to the Eagles this season. Dropping a close two point decision on December 22nd and a heartbreaker several weeks back on a last second shot by RCB. I think it's gonna be fun. Join us for all the action!

Congrats also to Bridgeport and Elkins girls basketball teams. They'll square off for the Class AAA Region 4 tournament tonight at 7:3opm!! Good luck to both!

News from the Road

2008-02-19T10:59:00.000-05:00

Hello and welcome to Tuesday...
I'm on the road this week and will be back in the overstuffed swivel chair next Monday February 25th.

Had a chance to listen to some of the new Def Leppard stuff....it's gonna be an interesting album.
It comes out in the spring and features a song written by Tim McGraw. You see, Tim's road manager is the brother of Def Leppard's Rick Allen....I guess through hanging out together the band realized they might be able to gather some steam in the press by recording a song written by one of the hottest guys in country music. Fact is, it's probably a great move. Already the underground buzz is big on anticipation with this......

More to come....Have a great Tuesday

President's Day Week on The FBY!

2008-02-16T17:08:00.000-05:00

President's Day is Monday February 18th....If Abe Lincoln were still alive he'd be 199 years old.
I know what you're thinking , what does that have to do with rock-n-roll? Nothing really but if you're off work today I'll bet you appreciate those President's a whole lot more!!

Don't forget to check out John Boy and Billy's Half Price Blowout...this week you can get half off a Gabriel's Gift Card. Hit the link on our homepage for info.

If you're a ski buff the FBY has your Snocountry Ski Report every weekday at 10:50am and then again at 4:50pm! Weather's been great on the slopes the past couple days!

Tom Petty is coming to Pittsburgh in June and listen to the FBY for more details!

Don't forget about the Lynyrd Skynyrd/Hank Williams Jr. Show at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh on Saturday May 17th. Tickets available now at http://www.ticketmaster.com/ and get more info at http://www.mellonarena.com/

Mark Rogers has your chance to win a FREE dinner from Texas Roadhouse every weekday afternoon on Rock N Roll University. Mark will test your Classic Rock Knowledge and give ya the free grub all this week.

John Boy and Billy will feature more NASCAR info this week as well as talk to the winner of the season opening Daytona 500.

I'll be helping my mom in NC this week, so show Dave Murdock some love weekdays from 10am till 3pm this week on Classic Rock 102.3 The FBY!

Love is in the Air!

2008-02-06T16:01:00.000-05:00

It's almost Valentines and we wanna give you an opportunity to live the great American Dream. Getting stuff for free to take care of that sweetie you love, wanna love or are in love with for years already. Listen to myself in middays and Mark Rogers afternoons between now and Valentines for your chance to win a dozen roses from Clarksburg City Florists and qualify for a weekend ski getaway to Canaan Valley Resort. Just our way of saying thanks for listening. (and if you're like me....you wanna make some points with the one you love.) Mark will draw the Grand Prize winner on Valentines Day.

Coming soon details on some ways you can help folks here in West Virginia with MS.

Now some rock info heard on-air and off....

Def Leppard's forthcoming album, Songs From the Sparkle Lounge, is expected to be issued on May 6. The band has also revealed working titles of 11 cuts slated for the disc. Sparkle Lounge's first single will be "Nine Lives," a tune co-written and featuring a guest appearance by country star Tim McGraw.
DefLeppard.com

Foreigner have added shows to their 2008 itinerary. More than two dozen North American dates are scheduled, stretching from a Feb. 21-22 engagement in Temecula, Calif., through a Sept. 20 show in Primm, Nev.
Pollstar

Street Survivors was the last album the classic line-up of Lynyrd Skynyrd released -- three days before the 1977 plane crash that claimed the lives of three of its members, including singer Ronnie Van Zant. That landmark disc has been given the deluxe treatment and will be re-released on March 4th in celebration of its 30th anniversary. They recorded the album twice, and that previously unreleased first version will be packaged together with the final version. In addition, the deluxe re-issue will also include the never-before-issued last-known recordings of that line-up -- five songs performed at a Fresno, California concert less than two months before the plane crash. Among the songs on Street Survivors are "You Got That Right," "That Smell" and "What's Your Name.

John Mellencamp was supporting former Senator John Edwards in his bid for the White House. But since Edwards has dropped out, Mellencamp has not said if he is backing anyone else. A Democrat, Mellencamp's not pleased with Republican candidate John McCain playing two of his songs -- "Our Country" and "Pink Houses" -- at his campaign rallies. Mellencamp has not gone on record regarding his feelings about this, but there are reports that his office is in touch with McCain's asking the Senator to cease and desist. Tom Petty had a similar situation with McCain, asking him to stop playing "I Won't Back Down." Hillary Clinton has been playing Petty's "American Girl." Bruce Springsteen had a similar situation in 1984 when Ronald Reagan played "Born in the U-S-A."

Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant and his Raising Sand collaborator Alison Krauss will perform together at the 2008 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, scheduled for June 12-15 in Manchester, Tenn. Other acts set to play at the seventh annual fest include the Allman Brothers Band, Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh and Band singer-drummer Levon Helm. As expected, Led Zeppelin will not appear at Bonnaroo, although the cover band Lez Zeppelin is on the lineup.

Rowdy Friends are Back!!!

2008-01-29T10:55:00.000-05:00

Thanks for listening and wow what a week.......Listen this week for the Rowdy Friends Doubleshot from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Jr. and you can win' um before you can buy them tickets for the show coming to Pittsburgh's Mellon Arena on May 17th with 102.3 The FBY!!!!!
Could happen at anytime.....the number to call when you hear the Rowdy Friends Dueling Doubleshot....623-1818.....

The Big BOWL SUPERPARTY is coming this Sunday February 3rd to Boomerangs, off I-79 in Newpointe Plaza next to Kohl's.........We'll be there starting at 6pm with insanely good food and drink specials.....and plenty of freebies for you.....this is gonna be a bash! It's a history making game and we wanna see you on Sunday at Boomerang's........

NASCAR fans....Daytona is weeks away and the 2008 Sprint Cup Season is getting set to gear up...and we wanna give you tickets to the fun at Bristol Motor Speedway in March for the Nationwide Sharpie Mini 300 and the Sprint Cup Food City 500.....to win drop by Kelley Motors in Elkins or Bill Kelley Chevrolet in Buckhannon to register to win........we'll draw two winners each week for the next four weeks.....each week the qualifiers will get Automotive Care Packages from Kelley Motors and Bill Kelley Chevrolet, then on March 3rd we'll draw the Grand Prize winner for the Bristol Weekend!!! Let's go racin''! And check out our friends at: http://www.kelleygm.com/

Any suggestions, ideas, requests please email me anytime....I love hearing from people who dig rock-n-roll and your ideas are always welcome...My door is always open...
dreese@wvradio.com
More to come....stay tuned!!!

Vanuary on the FBY!

2008-01-09T18:05:00.001-05:00

This weather sure is wacky! Three straight days of sun and nice temperatures! I'm lovin' it.(to borrow a marketing phrase from McDonalds) And of course it's makes for some spring skiing conditions at the resorts. Cold temps are back by the weekend and I'm hoping for snow so I can head to Canaan Valley with the kids and hit the slopes!

Heard on the FBY today! My magic eight ball says......AC/DC will have a new album out come springtime. This will be the first release from the Back in Black crew since the year 2000. The title(at least from my sources) is "Strap One On" Angus and the boys are sure to be putting out something completely cool and rockin' More details soon!

Interesting story here about how much money Sammy Hagar made on the sale of 80 percent of his Cabo Wabo Tequila.

No doubt that the Van Halen reunion tour with David Lee Roth will rake in millions, but not as much as the band's former singer Sammy Hagar made in one day last year. When Hagar sold 80-percent of his Cabo Wabo tequila company to Gruppo Campari, the "Red Rocker" pocketed a cool 80-million dollars, which places him fifth on Forbes magazine's list of the Top 20 Paydays of 2007 for the entertainment industry. Gruppo has an option to buy the remaining 20-percent over the next five to eight years. Director George Lucas was number-one on the list with 200-million. Other celebs on the list included Oprah Winfrey, Donald Trump and Wayne Gretzky.

Make sure to come out to JC Maxey's on January 18th to see all the contestants in the Ring Girl competition. And girls come on out....you can win up to $1000.00 in cash and other prizes! Plus you'll be the center of attention on January 25th and 26th at the Nathan Goff Armory in Clarksburg for the Original Toughman Contest!!!

Make sure to check out Alice Cooper Monday thru Saturday from 7pm-Midnight. He's got a really cool show.

Have a great weekend!!! It's basketball time for myself and my sons this weekend. We'll

WFBY Rockin' Into 2008!

2008-01-04T15:20:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Vanuary!!! The month of Van Halen on The FBY! The newly reunited band with Eddie's son Wolfgang on bass and David Lee Roth back in the saddle on lead vocals will hit Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on March 21, 2008!!

Listen in the coming weeks to win your FREE tickets to The Original Toughman competition, which happens at the Nathan Goff Armory in Clarksburg, WV on Friday and Saturday January 25th and 26th!!! Tickets go on sale on Saturday morning January 5th.....Up to $8000.00 in cash and prizes for the winners!!! That is some serious dough!!!

Here's the 411.......

29th ANNUAL Original Toughman Competition!!!
JAN. 25 & 26, 2008
Friday & Saturday 7:30pm
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Pro Fight Featuring Justin "Lumberjack" Howes - Saturday

Our buddies, the Davvison Brothers are jamming this weekend (Saturday January 5) at The Purple Fiddle in Thomas, WV. The Davvison Brothers mix the best of country, jam, and rock together to form a nice stew of music that is guaranteed to kick your ears into overdrive!! Donnie and Chris have talent bigger than Cupp Run at Snowshoe!! They know how to make ya have a good time!! Check out the scoop on the band at http://www.davissonbrothersband.com/

Listen next week for details on how you can win big with John Boy and Billy!!!
Thanks for rockin'!! Have an awesome weekend and Go Mountaineers!!!!

WFBY Holiday Week!!!

2007-12-28T21:17:00.000-05:00

Hi and Thanks for rockin'!!
It's pretty quiet around the rockin' radio landscape this week as lots of folks are taking some much needed days off. (me included) I'm currently in Hilton Head, South Carolina where it was 70 degrees and sunny today!!! Wow what a change from the Mountain State. I'll be back on air on WFBY on Monday December 31 to count down the New Year!!!
Good Luck to the West Virginia Mountaineers as they head to Arizona and the Wednesday January 2nd Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma. Coach Stewart is leading the team and I've heard practices with him have been good and the team is pumped.
Don't forget to wear your blue and gold on Wednesday. My Chicago brother-in-law just gave me a really nice Blue WVU sweatshirt with gold letters and I'll be sporting that on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the search for a new coach continues. I think the University is looking for a coach who can continue the spread offense to help the players who are currently here, and the ones Coach Rod has recruited. It's gonna be a very capable coach no matter who they pick. I expect an announcement next week after the bowl game.

John Boy and Billy will give you a chance to win a DVD player and some free movies to watch this winter starting on Wednesday morning January 2nd. It's gonna be a great 2008!!!

The West Virginia Toughman competition is our first fun event coming up at the end of January. Listen to the FBY over the next several weeks for your chance to win your FREE tickets.
Details at: www.wvtoughman.com
Thanks to Jerry Thomas for all his hard work in putting on this awesome event at the Nathan Goff Armory in Clarksburg.

Skiers.....here's one for you. Get all the latest ski conditions at all the West Virginia resorts updated daily on 102.3 The FBY. Listen weekdays at 10:50am and again at 4:50pm for the FBY Ski Report to let you know what's happening!!! Thanks to Sno Country for the great service.!!!!

As always, your requests, suggestions, questions, comments....feel free to email me at any time...
dreese@wvradio.com
Thanks for listening and Live Strong!!!
Rockin' on into 2008 Classic Rock 102.3 The FBY!!!!!

This Week at WFBY

2007-12-18T09:41:00.000-05:00

Hey Gang!
Wow what a way to end up 2007!! Coach Rod is leaving the Mountaineers and emotions across the Mountain State are running high. Personally, if it was me I'd do the same. I don't like Michigan football, but it is one of the most storied programs in college football history. It's also the winningest college program ever. The chance to be a part of that tradition and mentioned in the company of the greats of all time is probably why Coach Rod is going there. Plus, a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. I had a lot of calls from people yesterday who are angry, upset and can't understand why he would leave when he's already making a couple million a year in Morgantown. I don't think it's as much about the money as it is the tradition and opportunity to be on a bigger stage... Ego plays a part in many decisions a lot of us make. as well. As does the desire to be bigger and better. But it also could be the frustration of not getting help from WVU as evidenced by the comments of some big time donors to the athletic program there.....There's more on this at a story out of Pittburgh.....

Here's a link to an interesting take on the West Virginia Football situation from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette....
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07352/842541-144.stm

Listen this week to win the American Lung Association 2008 Golf Privelege Card...good for rounds of golf at 60 of West Virginia's finest golf courses in 2008.

Also listen to win FREE FOOD from Sheetz. Check out their Sheetz Z Card for Christmas. It's good for coffee, gas and other stuff at Sheetz. Makes a great gift. Get some for friends and family at www.sheetz.com

Of course Mark Rogers has FREE FOOD as well in the 5pm hour every day from the Texas Roadhouse!!! Good Grub!!!

Rock-N-Roll Happenings!!!
From Premiere's Classic Daily.......
A webcast of former Bad Company/Free singer Paul Rodgers' New Year's Eve concert in Reno, Nev., will be viewable for free. Coverage of the event will run for 10 hours starting Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. PT, and will include backstage footage and interviews. The show itself is expected to start about 9:30 p.m., and feature such classic hits as "Feel Like Making Love," "All Right Now" and "Can't Get Enough."
EQ.tv

Our Night guy Alice Cooper(weeknites 7pm-Midnight on Classic Rock 102.3 The FBY) participated in a dedication ceremony Saturday for The Rock, a music-themed youth center that's slated to be built at Phoenix's Grand Canyon University. The $7 million project, which is being spearheaded by Cooper's Christian nonprofit the Solid Rock Foundation, reportedly will feature a concert hall and recording studio, as well as basketball courts, rock-climbing walls and other facilities. "I hope that in years to come, The Rock will be the first of many such teen centers in Arizona and around the country," says the shock rocker.
PR Newswire

This Week on The FBY!!!

2007-12-10T00:54:00.000-05:00

John Boy and Billy will be telling you how you can help out our troops in Iraq and the Middle East this week on the BIG SHOW! Listen for more chances to win the NEW Carl Childers Album....Potted Meat Rides Again! You can also win an Elizabeth's Pecan Christmas Gift Basket, A Holiday Classics DVD with your favorite Holiday TV Shows, A BC Ultimate Tailgate Kit, or a Vermont "Holiday" Teddy Bear! And of course Hoyt, Delbert, Murray, Marvin Webster, The Rev., Goob, Robert D. Raiford, Jackie, Tater and the rest of the Wild and Wacky Big Show Gang are on your Radio from 6am til 10am Monday thru Saturday!!!

This week on the FBY Mark Rogers in the afternoon will have your chance to win a round a FREE golf at over 60 of West Virginia's Finest Golf Courses. It's the American Lung Association 2008 Golf Card. Not only that, but the card entitles you to discounts at driving ranges and mini-golf courses as well!! Makes a fantastic gift for the golfer in the family!! Get ya one by calling 1-800-LUNG-USA! Thanks to the Lung Association in Charleston, WV for helping us promote the great game of golf!!!!

Robert C. Byrd Eagles Basketball Tips off this week on your home for RCB Sports 102.3 The FBY!! Listen for all the action with Bill Nester.

This week's schedule:

Wednesday December 12 7pm-Parkerburg South
Saturday December 15 7pm-Liberty

Both of these week's games are home games in Clarksburg!!!

Check out our friends at Sheetz......my favorite place to get expressos to rev me up for the rock-n-roll broadcast! They've got a great gift idea for the on the go, I-79 driving person in your family. The Sheetz Z card. Good for coffee, gas, food....anything at Sheetz. Get ya one for Christmas at http://www.sheetz.com/

Evel Was a Rock-n-Roller!!!

2007-12-03T14:52:00.000-05:00

A true American Hero died over the weekend! Daredevil motorcyclist Evel Knievel passed away on Friday. He was 69. Knievel had been in failing health for years with diabetes and an incurable lung condition.

... Early in his adult life, Knievel participated in pro rodeos, ski-jumping events, and motocross events. He spent some time in the Army and ran a big-game hunting service. After one motocross event he decided to settle down and support his family, so Knievel sold insurance.

... After not receiving a promotion he thought he deserved, he left the insurance business and opened his own motorcycle shop. The store eventually closed but he landed a job at a Honda motorcycle dealership in Sunnyside, Washington. It was there that a well-known motocross racer taught Knievel how to do a "wheelie" and ride while standing on the seat of a bike.

... Not able to adequately support his family, Knievel recalled the Joie Chitwood show he saw as a boy and decided that he could do a similar show using a motorcycle. Promoting the show himself, Knievel rented the venue, wrote the press releases, set up the show, sold the tickets and served as his own master of ceremonies. After enticing the small crowd with a few wheelies, he proceeded to jump a twenty-foot-long box of rattlesnakes and two mountain lions. Despite landing short and having his back wheel hit the box containing the rattlesnakes, Knievel managed to land safely. Knievel realized that to make any real money he would have to hire more performers, stunt coordinators and other personnel so that he could concentrate on the jumps. Having little money, he went looking for a sponsor and found one in Bob Blair, a distributor for Norton Motorcycles. Blair offered to provide the needed motorcycles, but he wanted the name changed from the Bobby Knievel and His Motorcycle Daredevils Thrill Show to Evil Knievel and His Motorcycle Daredevils. Knievel didn't want his image to be that of a Hells Angels rider, so he convinced Blair to allow him to use Evel instead of Evil. And so Evel Knievel was born.

One of the most unbelievable jumps he ever did was at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He was hurt badly but made the jump. The video is here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYGGCVE2lKY

Welcome to The WFBY Rock Blog!

2007-11-27T07:28:00.000-05:00

Hey, here it's all things WFBY and Rock-n-Roll! Check me out weekdays from 10am till 3pm in North Central West Virginia on Classic Rock 102.3 The FBY!

Thanks for reading and listening!!!

Rumors are rampant that following the December reunion show in London, Led Zeppelin will organize and launch a full scale reunion tour in 2008 with The Cult opening shows. These rumors were started by Cult lead singer Ian Astbury at a concert several weeks back. Would be a cool gig wouldn't it? Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham(son of John).............

Sad note to pass along......

From MTV.com......
Quiet Riot singer Kevin DuBrow died Sunday, drummer Frankie Banali confirmed in a post on his Web site. DuBrow was 52 years old and the official cause of his death has yet to be determined, pending autopsy and toxicology results.
"I can't even find words to say," Banali wrote. "Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend Kevin DuBrow."
DuBrow's body was discovered on Sunday inside the rocker's Las Vegas home; police were called to the residence by a concerned neighbor, and DuBrow was pronounced dead at 5:20 p.m. According to those close to the singer, DuBrow celebrated his birthday last month in New Orleans and seemed to be in good health. According to a spokesperson for the Las Vegas police department, there were no signs of forced entry at the home, and police do not suspect foul play.
Quiet Riot bassist Kelly Garni has asked fans to be patient for details on the singer's death.
"I ask this to all of you not only for myself but for other friends and family," Garni wrote, in a message posted to a Web site honoring the memory of Quiet Riot founding member Randy Rhoads. "I ask that no one here offer any speculation or opinions, theories or other things that could be construed as negative or, and I'm sorry for this, even sympathetic, right at this immediate time. I am already, within hours of this, having to deal with untrue rumors and speculation and that only adds fuel to that. There is a tendency for the subject of Kevin to incite flames on every board, and now is not the time for that. I will explain to everyone here the facts and the truth in the next 24 to 48 hours as I realize this will affect us all. So please, until then, be patient. All details and other pertinent info will be passed on to you here when it becomes available to me."
Bill Chavis, owner of Chavis Records, the label that issued Quiet Riot's last LP, 2006's Rehab, also confirmed the news.
"DuBrow's body was found by friends on Sunday, November 25, in his Las Vegas home," reads the label's site. "As I mourn his death with a heavy heart, I will remember hearing his voice and the music for the very first time on the radio back in 1983. I will remember all the great music Kevin and Quiet Riot gave to so many of us over the years and I will say, 'Thank you, Kevin. May you rest in peace.' "
Credited with helping to launch the 1980s glam-metal scene, Quiet Riot are perhaps best known for their cover of Slade's "Cum on Feel the Noize," which appeared on 1983's Metal Health and eventually peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album is widely considered the first by a metal band to reach the chart's #1 position.
Rhoads formed Quiet Riot in 1975, but the group split four years later when he left to join Ozzy Osbourne's band (Rhoads died in a plane crash in 1982). DuBrow launched his own band, called DuBrow, and later reverted to the Quiet Riot name.
While Metal Health put Quiet Riot on the map, the band's subsequent releases weren't as well-received. Not helping the situation were some of DuBrow's comments: During the '80s, the singer was notorious for deriding contemporary metal bands in interviews and even lashed out at the press and the band's label. Toward the conclusion of the band's 1987 tour, DuBrow was fired from Quiet Riot; he was left behind in a hotel, while the rest of the band took an earlier flight. However, Quiet Riot's career with new singer Paul Shortino met with even less success.
The members gradually reunited under the Quiet Riot moniker in the early '90s and continued to tour and record consistently until DuBrow's passing. In 2004, DuBrow released a collection of covers as his first solo LP, In for the Kill