Bump! - Radio's 1/4 Hour Tour Guide

Bump! - Freight Train Eddie

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Sat, 23 May 2009 10:39:32 PDT

Pretty cool site for original songs about trains by Freight Train Eddie.

http://tinyurl.com/rcf387

Bump! - WLNG Paul Sidney Tribute

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:29:36 PDT

Sample: http://tinyurl.com/dm8k4e
Full Download: http://tinyurl.com/c9a8fr
Article: http://tinyurl.com/dzzw7p

Bump! - Gil Santos Tribute on WBZ, Boston

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:36:30 PST

Here's the last sportscast from Gil Santos. This was recorded at 9:45am on January 30, 2009 from West Yarmouth, MA. MP3 LINK This feed runs 9:39. Mr. Santos will continue to be the 'voice' of The New England Patriots.

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Bump! - Fox Radio Sports Intro

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:31:34 PST

Whenever you hear this Fox Sports Intro on the radio, now you know it's Pat Evans. Pat was one of the hottest night jocks in Phoenix in the mid-70's on 1230 KRIZ and 98 KUPD. His on-air name was Beaver Stevens. From Phoenix he went to Los Angeles and was employed by 93 KHJ under program director John Sebastian.

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Bump! - Westerns and Rock & Roll

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:16:29 PST

Gotta share this with you...

Chuck is Kim's uncle from Long Island. He is a western movie enthusiast.

He allowed me to record him recently, while at a family get together on Long Island.

If you like western movies, you'll appreciate his knowledge, recall and enthusiasm. Here's the link to the MP3

Also, in the 1960's he was a member of the band The Eggheads, kind of an anti-Beatles band. Here's a link to their video on You Tube

See ya,

Bumper Morgan
Cape Cod, MA

Bump! - AM Radio Reception in Cars

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:40:52 PST

Is AM radio getting squeezed out by after market installs?

I recently had two cars upgraded with new after-market AM/FM/MP3/CD radios. On both installs, a year apart, separate installation companies, the AM band had too much buzz and raunchy reception. I was concerned since one of my hobbies is dx'ing on the road, especially at night. AM reception sounds fine in newer cars with a factory installed OEM radio.

I often promote how cool AM radio listening is to my kids and friends. My daughter doesn't like talk radio, my son loves sports but can't get AM reception on his car radio, many co-workers can't even tell me the call letters and frequencies of regional stations. Could it be that many people don't even know about the 'magic' of AM radio because their radio can't pick up the signal?

I used to really like taking my headphones to baseball games. In Pittsburgh, I saw the Pirates play at 3 Rivers Stadium while listening to the play-by-play on AM1020 KDKA. These days, many smaller radios sold in stores only carry the FM signal. Regionally, 680 AM WRKO carries the Red Sox games, AM850 WEEI carries the Celtics games. Only 104.1 FM WBCN carries the New England Patriots games.

During Hurricane Katrina, communities around New Orleans huddled around the monster signal and the awesome news bureau of AM870 WWL. During 9/11, 880 WCBS/1010 WINS and 770 WABC, NPR and nationally syndicated Howard Stern had excellent coverage. The recent fires in California also brought many concerned listeners to the AM band. A battery powered radio can be your direct line to the latest news and weather coverage.

AM radio is alive and well as long as its content is relevant, time-sensitive and interactive. In New England, 1030AM WBZ, Boston is an excellent example of an an interactive radio station. On their website, they have a traffic cam, podcasts are always up to date, complete with a .rss feed which works real nice with JUICE. They also have streaming audio, local question polls, sports at :15 and :45, traffic, weather, financials and topical talk show hosts in the overnight hours.

Don't even get me started about the best sports station in the nation - AM850, WEEI, Boston

On this blog, please give your local station a 'shout out." A radio station you can TRUST during times of trouble. Please include city, call letters and frequency.

Attached mp3 comments come from Bill at Mobile Electronics Studio - S. Dennis, MA. He explains from an installers point of view what is behind questionable AM reception on after market radio installs. Feed runs 1 minute 24 seconds.

-Bump!

Bump! - Collucci Bros. Diner 'Throwdown'

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:07:51 PST

Wow! Glad to see that Jack & Rocco are getting national press. Check out these articles from The Cape Cod Times:

Meatloaf 'Throwdown'

Spice It Up

Special Thanks to Bobby Flay

Listen to a collection of their radio commercials produced by Bumper Morgan

Bump! - Gary LaPierre Retirement

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:36:37 PST

The big news in New England today is the retirement of Gary LaPierre from the airwaves of AM 1030, WBZ, Boston. Mr. LaPierre was with WBZ for 40 plus years. Feed runs 6:26

Bump! - Beatles "Love"

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 20:16:08 PST

One of my favorite talk show hosts is John Hancock from 1110 AM, WBT, Charlotte. Last night, I caught his review of the new Beatles CD "Love." Recorded from Cape Cod, MA. MP3 runs 23 minutes.

Bump! - The Jeff Colson Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:06:19 PDT

The works of Jeff Colson, also known as Jay Stone from Las Vegas and Phoenix is now available for download. Thanks to Jeff's friend Dave Wilmont for taking the time to convert the files to mp3 from various sources. El Stonero passed in June, 2002. http://tinyurl.com/r8xazp

Bump! - Radio Hall of Fame '06

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:04:32 PST

I recorded this on WABC a few weeks ago, a great listen, archive. From the Chicago based “Radio Hall of Fame.” Heartwarming: Christopher Glenn and Scott Shannon. Runs 23 minutes.

Bump! - Political Ads

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 20:43:47 PST

Political spots are always fun to work on, many of the candidates bring in coffee and donuts, posters, pins and personalized pens, whatever it takes to get name recognition and keep us pumped up for the session.

If they are unprepared, choosing the right background music can take a while to negotiate. Way too often, they want their spots to run dry. All depending on how boring they are, they can really drag down a music station. Network Music has a very good selection of political scores.

Our policy is that they provide their own stable of talent. Political ads are a separate entity from our commercial campaigns. We try not to mix air talent with politics. Usually, someone from their office is dragged into the studio for a tag.

My job is to listen carefully, and take direction. Remember, this is a foreign environment for many of them, try to make them feel comfortable.

It’s good to know that the spots we produced have a great mix, solid edits, and just enough compression and EQ to hopefully bring out the vote.

One of the greatest voices I’ve worked with recently is Michael O’Keefe, he is the Cape & Islands District Attorney. He has that Joe Friday dragnet sound. Someday, I’d like to see Mr. O’Keefe and former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson appear on the TV show Boston Legal.

-Bump!

Bump! - Tim Baldy Interview

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 07:14:55 PDT

Here's an audio interview from WGN Radio with my friend and author Tim Baldy. He is promoting his new book "Chicago’s Finest; The Story of Flying Officer Leonard Baldy" Feed runs 19 minutes.

Bump! - Cape Cod By Air

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 18:56:21 PDT

We took these beautiful pictures from the sky on August 7, 2006.
We departed from Cape Cod Airfield. Great flight, memorable experience.

Bump! - New Commercial Demo

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 20:19:28 PDT

Bumper Morgan - Commercial Demo - 081706. Running length 3:00.

Bump! - Pirate Radio U.S.A.

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:12:28 PST

A few weeks ago, saw the movie Pirate Radio U.S.A. at the Woods Hole Film Festival. Should be released on DVD later this year. Well done!

-Bump!

MOM! - Gladys "Jean" Harvey

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:14:21 PST

My mother's obituary as appeared in The Arizona Republic on January 29, 2006.

Bump! - 13Q, New Orleans Aircheck '84

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Tue, 04 Oct 2005 06:05:01 PDT

Wow! Thanks to whoever recorded me back in '84 when I jocked at 13Q, New Orleans. It's nice to hear an aircheck I didn't put splice/edit myself. I lived in Kenner, worked on Canal, just minutes from The French Quarter. 13Q provided all the jocks with all access passes to the World's Fair.

Since Katrina, I have been in contact with Beaver Stevens, Ted Kelly, Don Woods. Often wonder about Terry Knight, Phil Z., Chris B. Thanks for the wonderful memories New Orleans, we pray for your full recovery.

Bump! - KRIZ, Final Night

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 10:40:16 PDT

Here are the final moments of KRIZ, Phoenix. Chuck Dean gives his final sentiments as he intros "Tonight's The Final Night" by local favorite Douglas Alan Davis, then fades to static on 1230 kHz.

Bump! - WKLO/WAKY, Louisville Tribute Pages

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Sat, 13 Aug 2005 09:56:03 PDT

In the 1960s and 1970s, Louisville, Kentucky was the scene of the hottest radio battles in the country: Top 40 station WAKY vs. Top 40 station WKLO. This Website is dedicated to the fans and former employees of 1080 WKLO.

Bump! - Donnie Iris Interview

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 21:44:58 PDT

When I worked in Pittsburgh at B-94, Donnie Iris was the best, everyone loved him and his music. His songs "The Rapper", "Ah Leah" and "Love Is Like a Rock" are local staples. My favorite is "Sweet Merilee". In the late 90's, I had the chance to interview him. My family roots are from around Knox, PA. Feed runs 6:17

Bump! - Boch Broadcasting Crew

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 18:29:34 PDT

Staff photo with the beloved Boch staff, Cape Cod.

Bump! - Retro Rewind

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 18:23:55 PDT

Here's the crew of Retro Rewind. Dave Harris, Hollywood Hendrix and Bumper Morgan.

Bump! - Y107, Nashville Staff Photo

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 18:30:57 PDT

The staff of Y-107, Nashville. Looks like a party at Coyote's.

Bump! - Rush Limbaugh Hearing Announcement

noreply@blogger.com (Bumper Morgan) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:13:20 PST

On December 8, 2001 Rush Limbaugh publically announced that he was losing his hearing. From my archives. This feed runs 17 minutes.