By SteveO on
1/23/2012
Coming soon ... details about a MIDNIGHT SCREENING of Star Wars Episode I in 3D. Meanwhile, have you downloaded the DARTH MAUL ME ap yet for your Droid phone?
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By SteveO on
1/1/2012
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By SteveO on
12/7/2011
ROCK THIS TOWN: Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot ripped the Uptown Theater to shreds.
WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER: JACK-FM listeners won seats in the "Crow's Nest" overlooking the stage.
STRUT RIGHT BY: Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom jumped in to help reclaim some "Stray" classics.
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By SteveO on
11/5/2011
Click HERE for Jagged Edge on Facebook.
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By SteveO on
10/23/2011
USE THE FORCE, STEVE-O: JACK-FM's Star Wars-themed multimedia space took First Place in the Celebrity Designer Rooms contest at Bartle Hall over the weekend. That means we get to donate $500 in prize money to Harvesters Community Food Network.
DARTH VADER: "I find your lack of voting for Steve-O's Designer Room disturbing."
FULLY ARMED AND OPERATIONAL BATTLE STATION: Crowds were drawn in by the booming sound of the Return of the Jedi Blu-Ray on HDTV in surround-sound, courtesy of Home Connections of Greater Kansas Ctiy.
REAL GENIUS: Galaxy-sized thanks to my designer dream team from Designed 4 You.
FRIENDLY COMPETITION: Hanging with KMBC-9 traffic guru Johnny Rowlands and KSHB news' Keith King in Johnny's ultra-cool Designer Rooms entry. This swanky bar plays round-the-clock Sinatra and serves real alcohol!
EXTRA CREDIT: Thank you Michele and Meghan at Vintage Stock for the cool collectibles ... Sherwin Williams, Rug Studio, Rekindled Spaces, Trend Stone, and Mountain Movers for their invaluable contributions ... Acoustic Graffiti for the musical instruments ... the Kansas City Star for mentioning us specifically in their story ... and Audra and the gang at Sand Dollar Events for the invitation to participate in this event.
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By SteveO on
9/16/2011
BIRTHDAY BASH: At the historic Uptown Theater, JACK-FM celebrated 7 years on the air.
EMPIRE STATE HUMANS: Backstage with the Human League before the show.
DON'T YOU WANT ME BABY? The League took synthesizers to the top of the charts 3 decades ago with Dare.
NACHO MAMA'S SNACKS: The official pre-party for our Human League and Foo Fighters shows had to be at the Cashew, 2000 Grand. Gotta love those half-price appetizers before 6pm, served with a smile and perfect with the daily drink specials. Better still, you could leave your car in the Cashew's free parking lot, and catch the short-bus to and from the concert to avoid traffic and parking fees. Check their website for details on any given concert, parade, event or even Chiefs home game! --Steve-O
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By SteveO on
8/13/2011
GETTING READY: Perfect weather at Livestrong Sporting Park. Let's have a concert!
RATED FOUR STARS : My day started with a Farm Aid press conference including Dave Matthews, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson and a host of others involved with farming. All four of these guys got on the mic.
NEVER TOO BUSY FOR HIS FANS: I ran into Jason Mraz signing autographs afterward.
MEANWHILE, OUT IN THE TENT: Chatting with actress and singer Rebecca Pidgeon.
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By SteveO on
8/5/2011
WHO'S DOWN WITH V-I-P? Every hour, more JACK-FM listeners won all-access VIP wristbands.
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS: Those who skipped work Friday were treated to the Joy Formidable, Fitz and the Tantrums, D12, Jack's Mannequin, Arctic Monkeys, Paper Diamond, Doomtree, Ellie Goulding, and Kid Cudi (pictured above.) Not to mention countless DJ's spinning tunes in the Critical Mass tent.
YOU SPIN ME RIGHT 'ROUND: Hula hoop contest for waterslide tickets, with Lefty from 103.7 the Dam.
JERRY WAS A RACECAR DRIVER: Hmmm, what song would Primus end their set with at a racetrack?
ICE ICE BABY: Brian G from the Dept. of Free Stuff That Rules at JACK-FM and the Dam, brings da popsicles.
COVER ME: Ween launch into a surprisingly respectful cover of David Bowie's "Let's Dance."
ALEX CHASE FROM THE JACK-FM PRODUCTION DEPT: "Kanrocksas sure beats makin' commercials."
MOONWALKING: Flaming Lips are a hella tough act to follow (but Eminem would soon prove up to the task!)
READY FOR THEIR CLOSE-UP: Day #2 at Kanrocksas, an early performance by OK Go!
UNLEASHED: My vote for the most electric stage presence, Cage the Elephant.
SPRINGFIELD'S BEST NEW RADIO STATION: Flying high with our friends at Funny 102.5.
MASH IT UP: Girl Talk shares his personal space with a few thousand new Kansas City friends.
SAVE FERRIS ... WHEELS: Other performers on Saturday included the mighty Muse, the Black Keys, A Perfect Circle, Flogging Molly, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, and John Digweed.
Click HERE for musical samples in the JACK-FM Vinyl Vault.
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By SteveO on
7/16/2011
America's TOP radio deejays arrived in Hollywood for a screening of Captain America: the First Avenger.
Happy to say, Captain America ROCKS, and the guys on our first discussion panel had a lot to do with that. At the center sits director Joe Johnston, who won an Academy Award for his special effects work on Raiders of the Lost Ark while working for George Lucas at Industrial Light and Magic, in addition to directing films like The Rocketeer and Honey I Shrunk the Kids. Also seated, co-writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, plus Marvel executives Kevin Feige and Louis D'Esposito.
The actors give the film its true heart and soul. From left to right, Chris Evans (Captain America himself, previously the Human Torch in the Fantastic 4) Hayley Atwell (a London stage actress who reportedly spent some quality time in Kansas City) and Sebastian Stan (who said he'd originally tried for the roll of Captain America but is thrilled to be a sidekick.) Also in the film but not at our press event: Tommy Lee Jones, Dominic Cooper as Tony Stark's dad pre-Iron Man, and Stan Lee in his best cameo yet.
The "Radio Avengers" during the actor interviews: Dan B, Deongello, Steve-O, Jen, Dan R, and Ivan. Big thanks to Rebecca and the gang from Paramount Pictures, Jennifer from Allied Integrated Marketing, and the cast and crew of Captain America for answering all our silly movie questions. Leaving the Four Seasons Hotel, we randomly ran into actor Jason Bateman and he was totally cool ... so let's thank him too.
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By SteveO on
7/2/2011
GRIPPING EPISODE: Everything I know about golf, I learned from a Chevy Chase movie. And the Golf Stop.
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By SteveO on
6/26/2011
Congrats to all the winners who swiped their Chopper Shopper Rewards Cards and won free stuff!
Patrice Jones won a brand new motorcycle from Worth Harley Davidson and Little Debbie snack cakes!
Will from JACK-FM's Department of Free Stuff That Rules also handed out free concert tickets.
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By SteveO on
6/19/2011
DADS RULE: JACK-FM was at the Kansas City Zoo for Fathers Day, where dads got in for FREE!
GRILLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN: Dads also got free brats and hot dogs hot off the grill from Johnsonville,
NICE BUNS! Our thanks also go out to Oroweat for the fresh-baked buns to go with our free brats.
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By SteveO on
5/10/2011
The JACK-FM lunch bunch loves to visit Thai Orchid in Mission, just blocks from the radio station.
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By SteveO on
5/7/2011
Visit Rolling Meadows Landscape & Garden in Olathe, on 151st Street just west of Quivira.
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By SteveO on
4/14/2011
For years I've been thinking I should take guitar lessons "someday." Then I ran into Jay EuDaly from Master Guitar. Jay literally wrote the book on guitar technique, and is well-respected in the local and national music community. I've been so pleased to finally learn the notes and chords to the Nirvana and Tom Petty songs on JACK-FM.
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By SteveO on
3/24/2011
BE PREPARED: You never know when you'll have visitors in the studio, like Scout Troop 150 from Waldo.
IT'S A DIRTY JOB: But we DJ's gotta sample the new ice cream flavors for you, to make sure they're good.
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By SteveO on
3/22/2011
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By SteveO on
1/20/2011
Pizza Hut dropped in with a stack of their new Big Dipper Pizzas and a ton of dipping sauce. These are only $12?
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By SteveO on
11/26/2010
EARTH ANGELS: For holiday gifts, the crew at Dynamic Earth knows high-tech gear and apparel.
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By SteveO on
11/19/2010
Friday, November 19th JACK-FM invited our listeners to donate food and help SAVE THANKSGIVING.
Jon Anthony hangs with the crew from the Salvation Army, who will feed 10,000 families this holiday season.
Like the Temptations, I "ain't too proud to beg" for money when it comes to an important cause.
Big thanks to EVERYONE who dropped in with food or money during our Turkey Drive.
Thanks also to Hy-Vee in Overland Park for letting us hang out all day!
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By SteveO on
10/31/2010
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By SteveO on
10/11/2010
STEVE-O APPROVED: It's JACK-FM vs. Jackass 3D for the press screening of the third (and best!!!) film.
JACK-FM CONTEST WINNERS: Johnny Knoxville had to agree -- these two are jackasses! (A compliment.)
SIMMER DOWN, NOW: Chris Pontius, Jackass director Jeff Tremaine, Jack winners Mark & Megan, Steve-O.
INTERVIEW SESSIONS: Seconds later, a hoard of killer bees is released into the studio to pep things up.
LUCKY ME: At the Jackass 3D premiere, I sat with Bam and his band Vains of Jenna.
I LOVE YOU FOR MENTIONING MY BAND, STEVE-O: You're welcome, Bam!
My favorite bit from Jackass 3D is this parody of Maxell cassette tape ads, with wind provided by a jet engine.
Now Ryan Dunn officially gets my vote for most underappreciated member of the CKY crew.
Special thanks to Paramount Pictures, Allied Integrated Marketing, and the crew at the Roosevelt Hotel.
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By SteveO on
10/7/2010
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By SteveO on
9/30/2010
Local artists created this pigment / chalk elephant in front of Community America Credit Union.
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By SteveO on
9/29/2010
YAY, BALLOONS: The Village West Kohl's grand opening, near the race track in Kansas City, Kansas.
FREE STUFF RULES: Jack-FM gave away tons of tickets to movie premiers and concerts all day long.
WHO'S IN CHARGE HERE? Every 30 minutes, someone won a free $100 gift card to spend at Kohl's.
THAT NEW STORE SMELL: This guy helped take the store from empty, to full of cool stuff to buy.
JACK-FM's EM-50 URBAN ASSAULT VEHICLE: How tall IS the antenna on this thing??
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By SteveO on
9/19/2010
ON THE CATWALK: Some people attend the Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show for the fashions.
PRICE CHOPPER: Obviously, I was at the Overland Park Convention Center for the food and cake samples!
RED MEANS GO: The Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders were in the Grooms Lounge autographing calendars. Meanwhile on the big TV screen, the Chiefs achieved a 16-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
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By SteveO on
9/18/2010
THIS MIGHT HAVE ALL BEEN A WEIRD DREAM: Fairly certain I was at Bob Sight Kia in Independence...
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By SteveO on
9/7/2010
BRAZIL ROCKS: The JACK-FM $30 special at Fogo De Chao has been extended until Sunday, September 19!
Yes, it's a "steak house," but don't forget to visit the salad bar first for fresh bread, cheese and veggies!
GOING FOR A SPIN: choose from 15 fabulous cuts of steak, pork, chicken, lamb, and sausage prepared in the traditional Gaucho method and served tableside. [Okay, these rotating spits in the front window are largely ceremonial -- but they do illustrate what's going on back in the kitchen rather effectively!]
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By SteveO on
8/27/2010
DRINKING IT ALL IN: Jennifer pours ice-cold beer in the JACK-FM Coors Light Refreshment Party Deck.
HEY JEALOUSY: Gin Blossoms play to a packed house, wrapping up our Coors Light Summer Concert Series.
GETTING SAUCY: JACK-FM listeners were well-fed thanks to Josh [far right] and the crew at Pizza Bar.
AND I THOUGHT SPINNING RECORDS WAS IMPRESSIVE: Hand-made with love before your eyes.
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By SteveO on
8/18/2010
FRIDAY, JULY 9 ON THE KC LIVE STAGE: MTV favorite Cracker.
Hours before the show, we were treated to an acoustic performance from Cracker's David Lowery [left] and a surprise visit from original Camper Van Beethoven guitarist Greg Lisher [right.]
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By SteveO on
8/14/2010
Nikita is a 700-pound polar bear at the Kansas City Zoo. When was the last time YOU were this close to a bear?
FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD: Also on Saturday ... Price Chopper in Bonner Springs had a three-day truckload sale.
I FEEL LIKE I'M FORGETTING SOMETHING: Wait, batteries. I hope they have batteries. Where are the batteries?
FREE STUFF RULES: Vic hands out movie passes, JACK-FM stickers and last-minute Jack Johnson concert tickets.
WINNING ATTITUDE: The Bonner Springs Braves football team sells brats and hot dogs to raise funds.
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By SteveO on
8/6/2010
WHICH ONE'S EZRA? Better Than Ezra returned to the Crossroads-KC, presented by JACK-FM.
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By SteveO on
7/27/2010
MOVE IT ON OVER: When you drive the JACK-FM H3, you don't need to bother with ordinary "parking spaces."
DIABETES FRIENDLY: Loitering at a Gladstone Subway location with the owner, and the VITAZEST guy.
Wait -- Subway does BREAKFAST now? AND they have a new Hickory BBQ Chicken sandwich for lunch? Nice.
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By SteveO on
7/24/2010
GIMME BLUE STEEL, GUYS: Striking a bad-ass pose at Gladstone Dodge Jeep Chrysler Ram.
ANYONE WANNA BUY THIS CAR FOR ME? Some great sales going on at the moment...
DUDE, DON'T BUY THAT RECORD: Hangin' with the owner of Earwaxx Records, a few blocks up the street.
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By SteveO on
7/9/2010
FRIDAY, JULY 23 ON THE KC LIVE STAGE: rock and roll band Fuel turned it beyond 11. Photos HERE.
Those are the JACK-FM listeners up above, enjoying the show from the Coors Light Refreshment Party Deck.
Spicy wings for the party provided by the gals at McFadden's Sports Saloon, celebrating Christmas in July.
Big thanks to Chef Birdi from Tango Sed Cantina (right) for complimentary Mexican cuisine at our VIP parties.
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By SteveO on
6/5/2010
We visited Price Chopper in Platte City to investigate the newly turbo-charged Chopper Shopper Rewards cards.
Too busy to grocery shop and cook? There's a Planet Sub inside the store -- not to mention tasty Zepi's Pizza.
Price Chopper is known for some of the best fruits and vegetables around -- and a fantastic meat section.
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By SteveO on
5/31/2010
Started off the weekend at Westlake Ace Hardware in Independence, Missouri. "Big" know-how indeed!
Found a flea market next door, and bought these out-of-print 80's records dirt cheap. Ammo for the Vinyl Vault!
Nothing like a little record shopping to work up an appetite ... thankfully Fiorella's Jack Stack has BBQ to go!
Visited some friends who have a pool on the roof of their loft. Great view of KC from nine stories up!
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By SteveO on
5/29/2010
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By SteveO on
5/28/2010
Thanks to my seldom-worn Operation shirt, I thought I had the sharpest look around going into the three-day Memorial Day weekend -- 'til I got a haircut at Chop Tops in Merriam. Dang, should I get my hair dyed black??
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By SteveO on
5/23/2010
The first full season at the brand new Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Water Park in Kansas City, KS.
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