The latest BBM Radio survey is out for the past summer. QMFM is down considerably from an 8.3 share to a 7.0. The Beat goes on and on with a great increase from 7.0 to 9.8. CKNW stayed almost even, going from a 11.4 to 10.8 . JR Country has slipped slightly going from a 7.1 to a 6.3. It is also interesting to note that most of the stations that cater to a younger audience have gone up, including CFMI Rock 101, 95Crave and CFOX. The Beat of course leads the way. Summertime might explain the youth oriented formats having bigger numbers than usual. I could have predicted the CBC Radio 2 slide from 6.5 to 4.1. It was fine the way it was but insiders at the Mother Corp thought they would play with the programming and the results speak for themselves. Even their AM side CBC Radio 1 slid down from a 9.1 to an 8.5. 600AM moved up from a 2.2 to a 3.2 just as it is about to sign off forever. Sports station TEAM 1040 is hanging in there with a 3.1 and doing just fine thank you. To me the big news is that CKWX News 1130 has shot up from a 4.1 to a 5.4. I think advertisers are awaiting the Portable People Meters to take ratings. The current method from the 1940’s where ratings are formed from individuals filling out a diary is so antiquated it is hard to believe that in the computer age they are still using it…
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I hope you will take time to listen to Red Rock Diner on 1049 fm — The Greatest Hits Of All Time. My new time slot is 8 am to 2 pm each Sunday… I have had a particularly busy week with interviews. Singer/songwriter Ron Sexsmith came to Vancouver to perform at the Chan Centre at UBC. I caught up with him on a blustery day at the Hotel Vancouver. This is a singer/songwriter that so many respect including Feist and Elvis Costello. He is a shy person, however the interview was enlightening and you will be able to see it on my weekly Global TV appearance each Wednesday morning at 8:15 am. The next interview on the same day was with Sheryl Crow at GM Place. We talked about the American elections, Buddy Holly, her music, her awards, her participation with Revlon on raising money and awareness for Breast Cancer research. We also discussed her association and admiration for Sarah McLachlan. Sheryl worked with Sarah on the Lilith Fair tours and at her Central Park TV special where Sarah was one of the guests of honor. I don’t need to tell you she is an attractive person but not just in appearance, she has an inner glow of sincerity and warmth. I want to thank Sheryl for accommodating my interview which is the only one she granted at her Vancouver stop. It doesn’t hurt that I also love her music…
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At the Red Robinson Show Theatre the same weekend it was Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits and his outstanding and entertaining show that had the audience laughing and singing along with Mrs. Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter, Leaning On The Lampost and I’m Henry The Eighth I Am. You couldn’t meet a more cordial person. Peter is not wrapped up in his celebrity. He is now 60 but looks 45…
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Appearing at the theatre they named after me the next evening was Boyz II Men. What unbelievable harmony and showmanship. The audience was in love with them even before the curtain rose. All in all it has been a busy week. Most of these interviews will be shown on my Global TV program in the coming weeks… The Great Big Boo! is the ultimate musical show to celebrate Halloween! At the Bell Centre in Surrey, Centennial Theatre in North Van, New Westminster’s Massey Theatre, McPherson Playhouse in Victoria and Nanaimo’s Port Theatre. After the show you’re invited to meet the stars of the show and trick-or-treat with them inside the theatre. Details at their scary website… and don’t miss The 32nd annual BC Country Music Awards show Sunday, October 26 at the “Red”. Performances by George Canyon, Jessie Farrell, Aaron Pritchett, The Higgins, Ridley Bent, Gord Bamford, and Nashville’s Deric Ruttan.