FMQB TRIPLE A CONFERENCE IN BOULDER

It keeps getting better! I've been invited to play at the FMQB Triple A Conference in Boulder this August. Here's the schedule: http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=1384687

PEAK PERFORMANCE REPLAY

On April 7, 2009, the legendary Jimmy Fink hosted my first Peak Performance for 107.1 The Peak WXPK-FM NY. My band and I performed six songs in front of a live audience at Acme Recording Studios in Mamaroneck, NY.

Special thanks to my pals at The Peak, Peter Denenberg of Acme, and our corporate sponsor, The Coughlin Group of Larchmont - "Insurance that Fits."

You can listen to my Peak Performance Replay in its entirety on your NY radio dial at 107.1 or stream online from anywhere at www.1071thepeak.com on Thursday, April 16th at 7pm EST and Saturday, April 18th at 8am EST.

In this photo: Me, Jimmy Fink, Walt Stacey (guitar), Steve Buonanotte (bass) and Kevin Bregande (drums).

Thanks!
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"7:26" DEBUTS ON 96.1 WSRS IN MA

Great news! My radio single, "7:26," has just been added to regular rotation at 96.1 WSRS-FM in MA.

You can listen online at www.wsrs.com.

The studio request line is: (508) 792-9777.

Thanks to Program Director Tom Holt!

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THE TOP 107 SONGS OF 2008

Here are the top 107 songs of 2008 on 107.1 The Peak WXPK-FM NY:

www.1071thepeak.com

(Check out number 53...) Cool!

Thanks all!
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IN BLACK AND WHITE AND SNOW ALL OVER

It's snowing today! I love the snow. And what made it even better was walking to the corner store in the snow to go pick up a copy of The Journal News. Jeanne Muchnick did a story on a me and it's in black and white today.

You can read it online here: www.lohud.com

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GIVING BACK

Today is Sunday - cold, blustery and gray. A day to stay in bed or cozy up inside and chill. The Giants play today, Monday is tomorrow's song, and I am writing a blog to you.

My thoughts today are on gratitude, that elusive state of mind that can free us from the constant bondage of self and make us look up from our lives and say "thank you." A concert for Kenny is happening today. "Kenny," you ask, as I did, "Who is Kenny?" Kenny Santucci was a man doing his job, like so many of us do day in and day out, only his job was to serve and protect, to assist, and to help to enforce our laws. I didn't know Kenny and maybe you didn't either but I imagine he was a regular guy who loved his wife and kids, his friends and family, and had hopes and dreams for the future. And now he's gone. There is a void where a man once stood, a public servant who gave the greatest gift of all - himself.

I know this happens often in life. People pass of illness, old age, tragedy, and war. It's a part of life, death. So today we gather his family, friends, loved ones, and some musicians to remember, to acquaint, to attempt to ease the burden, the loss, and the pain and to say, "thank you Kenny."

My brother too is an officer of the law and my heart, my thoughts, and my efforts go out to all those who loved, knew, and respected Kenny Santucci. God Bless.

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www.myspace.com/concert4kenny

THE BEST RIDE EVER

Have you heard "7:26" on the radio? I have.

It had been a long day. I think it was a Wednesday. My co-worker, Arturo, and I had just finished a construction job (my current day gig) on 116th street in the Bronx. We were tired, we were dirty, it was late, and we were glad to be done. We packed the van with tools to head back to the shop, climbed in, and turned on the radio to 107.1 The Peak.

We started our usual banter about the day when, suddenly, there it was - something persistent and oddly familiar cutting through our story. Then, a note of recognition. "Hey!" I said, pointing. "That's me!"

"That's not you man," Arturo said, shaking his head.

I stared at the radio, almost disbelieving myself. "No," I said. "That's "7:26"!"

As he started to listen, a smile came to Arturo's face. He changed direction like a weathervane in a windstorm and shouted, "Hey man, that's you!"

I don't know if anybody else heard the song that day, but I know that two guys in a van did and that it made both of their days for different reasons. One, because a dream had come true. The other, because he had witnessed a dream come true.

Special thanks to Chris Herrmann (pictured above), Rob Arrow, Jimmy Fink, and Caroline Corley of 107.1 The Peak for truly being the coolest and first station in the country to support this local artist by adding "7:26" to regular rotation. You guys rock!

107.1 The Peak WXPK-FM
White Plains, NY
www.1071thepeak.com
Studio Request Line: (877) 288-1071