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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 @ 1:56PM

If so...I'm in.

Thanks Tyler

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Radio From Hell in the Newspaper today…kinda

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Monday, March 8th, 2010 @ 7:59AM

Parade starts at 10am on Saturday

Green party for everyone
Parade » Annual St. Patrick’s Day event got a bit of crucial help from ‘Radio from Hell’ this year.
By Kirsten Stewart

The Salt Lake Tribune

Kerry Jackson, of “Kerry, Bill and Gina,” likes to joke that the reason he and his X96 morning show companions were chosen to lead the St. Patrick’s Day Parade this Saturday is because “besides the Pride parade, St. Pat’s is the only parade that will have us.”

None of the trio are Irish, though Gina Barberi claims to be the descendent of Grania O’Malley, the Pirate Queen of Ireland.

In America, St. Paddy’s Day has always been about celebrating diversity, religious, ethnic, even diversity of thought. The first parades predated the American Revolution and were held to protest the policies of the English Crown and our own, unfair treatment of Irish immigrants.

So it’s fitting that three “Radio from Hell” personalities

who helped save this year’s parade from financial ruin with their edgy, off-colored humor would be honored with the title Grand Marshal.

Before the big day, the trio answered questions about the fundraising efforts and other Irish stuff during recent series of e-mail interviews with The Salt Lake Tribune.

Who put you up to this?

Kerry » When we heard that the parade might be in danger, we had the Hibernian Society of Utah on our show to help with fund-raising. Also, besides the Pride parade ... St. Pat’s is the only parade that will have us.

The parade was nearly canceled for lack of funds. Why is it important to continue the tradition?

Bill » Who we are and where we come from is important. Our traditions are what make us who we are as a state.
 
Are any of you Irish?

Kerry » I’m a true mutt. But, if I could choose, I’d be Irish ... or Vulcan.

Gina » Well, Kerry and Bill don’t believe me, but my Aunt Nan has done our family genealogy and discovered that we are related to Grania O’Malley, the Pirate Queen of Ireland. She gave birth to her first-born son below deck and was sword fighting rival pirates and hour later.

What does being Grand Marshal entail?

Bill » Grand Marshall means front of the parade. You signal that the best is yet to come, a VIP (very Irish Person).

Gina » I’m hoping it entails a sash and some kind of tiara. I’ve never had a tiara before.

Your favorite Irish food?

Kerry » Jameson whiskey

Bill » Corned beef and stuffed cabbage

Gina » Bangers and mash

What have the Irish contributed most to American or world history?

Gina » I think the Irish have contributed the most ... people. Isn’t everybody in America half Irish?

What does St. Patrick’s Day mean to you?

Kerry » Nothing really. Like I said, I don’t have a heritage to boost, but I like a good party.

Bill » Parades and eating too much

Gina » On a somber note, my grandmother died on St. Patrick’s Day so I like to pay tribute to her. She was a beautiful Irish woman.

You can read the story online at

http://www.sltrib.com/portlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?articleId=14526694&siteId=297

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So, what would you do with local music?

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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 @ 2:02PM

Congratulations to Neon Trees! (Signed to Mercury/Island records)

Here at X96 we play some music from local bands.  Some of those bands make it big….Others don’t.

We used to have the “Live and Local” show on Sunday nights.  We have talked about bringing it back…we have talked about never bringing it back. We have talked about other things with Local music. 

So here’s the question.  “What would you do with local music if it was your radio station?”

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Attention Fellow Gleeks

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Monday, March 1st, 2010 @ 2:03PM

You probably have already heard about this.

Suit up, show choir fans!

E! Online is reporting that actor/singer/award show host Neil Patrick Harris is not only going to guest star on ‘Glee,’ but that the folks over at the Fox freshman hit are already working on a script for his episode, set to air in late spring.

While there’s no official word yet, E! Online’s Watch With Kristin all but confirms the casting, quoting a source that claims Harris’ character will be “really funny and really mean,” and someone along the lines of Dr. Horrible, the nefarious mad scientist Harris played on Joss Whedon’s Emmy-winning Web musical, ‘Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.’

Harris’ spot is a choice nab for the Golden Globe-winning ‘Glee,’ following in the footsteps of the show’s other memorable guest stars, including Kristin Chenowith, Victor Garber and Eve; and ‘Glee’ star Lea Michele’s ‘Spring Awakening’ costar Jonathan Groff is set to do an arc after the series returns to Fox on April 13.

Of course, we all know at this point that Whedon, who also created cult hits ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Dollhouse,’ will be directing an upcoming ‘Glee’ episode. Could this mean a ‘Dr. Horrible’ reunion?

Are you excited about Harris’ ‘Glee’ guest spot? What kind of character are you hoping for him to play?

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Who’s a Big Boy? I am.

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Saturday, February 27th, 2010 @ 6:00AM

Thanks BROTHER.

Happy Birthday Brother Scott and Brother Greg
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