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Soliciting New Listeners

Doc Shutts — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:22:59 +0000

Is it wrong to use kids to solicit more listeners for me? Of course not. We're in a ratings period and and I need as many listeners as I can get. And I think it's working. Several of the students, teachers, and parents of Poison Spider School are tuning in to hear two of my favorite young listeners, Jasper and Jolee

Pink Floyd Album Designer Storm Thorgerson Dies

Doc Shutts — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:21:23 +0000

One of the most remarkable rock albums ever…ever made….Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon…has filled more minds with wonder than LSD. Now…the man that designed that incredible lp cover…is gone. According to MSN reporter Surge Anderson. English graphic designer Storm Thorgerson, whose eye-popping album art for Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin encapsulated the spirit [...]

The 'Harlem Shake' has Invaded Casper [Video]

DJ Nyke — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:11:22 +0000

When you think of viral videos, Korean rapper Psy's 'Gangnam Style' immediately comes to mind. But its reign on the top may soon be crushed by the 'Harlem Shake'.

Auld Lang Syne Lyrics

Tom McCarthy — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:08:31 +0000

Learn the lyrics to 'Auld Lang Syne' and be the star of the New Year's Eve party.

Remembering 9-11 Eleven Years Later [AUDIO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:32:50 +0000

It’s a day everyone remembers. A clear September morning, that began with me sleeping only to be awakened by my wife saying, “Something bad is happening.” I sat up in the bed searching for the remote to get the latest news and seeing the second plane fly into the Twin Towers.Dazed and confused asking, “was [...]

Hear Steven Tyler & Aerosmith Rock "Lover Alot" [AUDIO]-[POLL]

Jon Michaels — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:04:31 +0000

After two seasons of of being an American Idol judge, Steven Tyler has decided he’s at his best rocking with Aerosmith.The band has been working to release their first album in eleven years, Music From Another Dimension, scheduled for release in November. Through all the delays (album was originally due in May) Joe and Steven [...]

United Blood Services Is Hosting "Wyoming's Biggest Blood Drive Tomorrow In Casper

Jon Michaels — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:34:36 +0000

United Blood Services is asking the community to donate blood during “Wyoming’s Biggest Blood Drive,” tomorrow at UBS located at 1416 East A Street in Casper.The blood drive will run from 10 am ’til 6 pm with hotdogs and chips for all donors. Prize drawings will be held every hour for gifts offered by Home [...]

Doug Gray Of The Marshall Tucker Band Talks Life Muisc And Playing In Casper [AUDIO] [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:31:21 +0000

My job has afforded me many chances to speak with a plethora of music stars throughout my career, Doug Gray of the Marshall Tucker Band is the latest.Being from the South and having grown up on Southern Rock, it was a true pleasure to have a small conversation with someone who’s lyrics made an impact [...]

The Who Taking 'Quadrophenia' On The Road With A Stop In Denver [VIDEO] [POLL]

Jon Michaels — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 02:36:01 +0000

The catalog of The Who is extensive, and fans that see shows on the recently announced North American tour will get a music lovers dream come true as the band performs the 1973 concept album Quadrophenia in it’s entirety.Quadrophenia and more is promised when this legendary band hits the road this fall and winter. The [...]

Robert Plant & The Band Of Joy To Release DVD In July [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 02:55:20 +0000

Robert Plant is readying a DVD and Blu-ray documenting a show at Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium from February 2011.Plant played the show with his backing group The Band of Joy. The show was originally featured on the PBS series Live from the Artist Den. This expanded version features the reworked Zeppelin classics “Rock and Roll” [...]

Bob Seger's Biggest Career Regret Involves 'Old Time Rock And Roll' [AUDIO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:30:20 +0000

Bob Seger will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday night. Seger says not taking a songwriting credit for the 1978 classic "Old Time Rock and Roll" is one of his biggest career regrets.

Tom Cruise Is 'Incredible' Performing 'Rock Of Ages' Says Phil Collen, You Decide [AUDIO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:43:40 +0000

Def Leppard has given their stamp of approval to the use of their classic song ‘Rock of Ages’ in the upcoming film adaptation of the stage production that shares it’s name with the band’s song. Licensing issues keep the original song from being in the Broadway show. Collen tells Noisecreep, “Oh yeah! I mean, we [...]

There's No Shame In Her Game, Moves Unlike Jagger! [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:19:59 +0000

Most times in order to see moves like this you would have to pay. I guess I’m just surprised she’s giving everyone such a show for free.Deep inside you know there’s an alter-ego (Candy, Summer, Lacy, Paris) yearning to be set free!21st and McKinley certainly doesn’t seem to be the place to let your freak [...]

Frantic 911 Caller Gets Snoring From Dispatcher

Jon Michaels — Thu, 24 May 2012 03:54:14 +0000

Imagine the most extreme moment in your life, there’s an emergency and you need help quickly. We all learned early in life to dial 911. Just because you make the call doesn’t mean you’re going to get help. Most emergency personnel are true professionals in a very high stress environment. A 24 hour shift would [...]

Lamborghini Has Awesome Power That Driver Can't Handle

Jon Michaels — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:43:25 +0000

We all dream of owning a sweet ride like a Lamborghini whether to impress the ladies (guy friends too) or showoff that fact we can afford to drive this sweet piece of machinery. Mothers Day, outside of Chicago – the driver of this Yellow Gallardo attempts to turn some heads with his powerful auto. He [...]

Tanning Mom Inspires Jeff's New Toddler Tanning Business [AUDIO/VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:05:42 +0000

We told you about that New Jersey mom charged with child endangerment for allegedly taking her 5 year-old daughter to a tanning salon, where the child received burns. Sad, yes, but it did give us a great idea for a new business… Toddler Tanning! That whacked out mom in New Jersey has a real problem, [...]

Joe Walsh's Analog Man Features Follow Up To 'Funk 49′ [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:30:29 +0000

When Joe Walsh releases “Analog Man,” his first solo project in 20, fans will find a familiar sounding track titled “Funk 50!”“Funk 50″ is the sequel to the James Gang classic “Funk 49″ from 1970. If you’re fans of ESPN Sunday Morning NFL Countdown, you’ve already heard some of Funk 50. In an interview with [...]

Levon Helm's Family Asking For Prayers

Jon Michaels — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:38:29 +0000

Levon Helm singer/drummer founder of The Band “is in the final stages of his battle with cancer,” according to a message Helm’s wife, Sandy, and daughter Amy posted on his website.Fans are asked to “send prayers and love to Levon as makes this part of his journey. “Thank you fans and music lovers who have [...]

April Is National Donate Life Month – Are You A Donor? [AUDIO]

Gailen Sprague — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:00:09 +0000

I am already signed up to be an organ donor, I have been for many years. I figure when I am dead and gone, I won’t be needing any of my organs any more…so why not donate them to somebody who desperately needs them? I didn’t realize until this morning that Wyoming doesn’t have a [...]

Casper's "Nordic Thunder" Is Searching For "Air Guitar" Champion In Finland [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:13:56 +0000

Justin Howard, AKA "Nordic Thunder" is headed to Finland in search of the most awesome air guitarist in Finland. Nordic flies out on Saturday, spending two weeks visiting six different cities in his quest to find the man or woman who will compete in the 17th annual Air Guitar World Championship in Oulu, Finland, in August.