FEEDBACK FRIDAY

November 20, 2009

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October 9, 2009

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I have to admit, I didn't think new AIC was going to be very good. The requests and feedback are obviously telling a different story. You can disagree but I really sense a substantial Tool influence on new AIC music. That's not as crazy as it may sound considering that Jerry Cantrell and Maynard Keenan are close friends and Keenan has even filled the 'Layne' role in past AIC reunions.

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Can you please play more 311. Their new album, UPLIFTER, is out and rocks! I listen to the Edge and don't hear as much 311 as what should be played. They have been around for almost 20 years and have so many songs that are awesome. I go to several 311 concerts a year and the fans that you meet there are the best people in the world. They became my family.. nothing could ever compare to the experience of a 311 show. Thank you so much!

Liz, Depew

311's pretty cool, Liz. No doubt about that. In fact, our own Ryan Crow and his lovely wife are huge fans of the band. You do sound a little cult-ish though and it worries me. Are you ok? Are 311 fans literally your family? Do you all get together at Christmas and argue by the end of the night? That'd be awesome to see. What did you buy for 311 fan Jake last year? Did he re-gift it to 311 fan Steve? Also, as fun as a 311 show is, I can think of several things that do compare to the experience and maybe even surpass it. It's all 'relative' though... pun intended.

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You all have the most beautiful women I have ever seen. What a great swim suit calendar! Keep it up. You guys are great!!!!

Roger, Florida

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I always tell friends who've never been to Western New York that we have the most underated women in the United States. It's true. Just look at our Buffalo Jills. They used to look rough back in the day, but now they're among the NFL's best. Check out the Rock Girls of Buffalo page of wedg.com too. They're awesome. They've been featured in national magazines. It's a golden age. Even our bar sluts are hotter these days. If have trouble identifying them, just go to any bar and play 'Pour Some Sugar On Me.' They will surely identify themselves.

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Whatever happened to Adam 12?

Justin, West Seneca

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Do you mean the TV show? I'm not sure. Poor ratings? I guess you're probably referring to the Adam 12 that used to call the Edge home. Well, he's dead... dead tired of northern winters, that is! I know that was douchey, but admit it... you laughed. Adam is in Raleigh and doing quite well. He still does radio and he says hi. I wonder if I should start a feature for wedg.com where we catch up with the Edge jocks of yesteryear. What do you think? I grew up here listening to The Edge too and I often get curious about what the former staffers are doing now. So maybe we should do a weekly profile. Like, where's Kit Missle now? Is she still hot? Whatever happened to Brad Maybe? I could totally hit him up! Who was that one guy that did overnights in the 90's? DJ Tyler or something like that? We could track him down too! This could be awesome! Send me (james@wedg.com) any other ideas you may have. But then again, I guess this was actually my idea. So don't. I'm kidding. Do it.

Do you want to be a part of Feedback Friday? Well that's just great. Here's all the contact info you need. You can also email me James@wedg.com, or text James to 68683. You could be one of the lucky folks to get real AND sarcastic answers at the SAME TIME! That's our promise to you. Thank you for listening!

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July 24, 2009

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July 17, 2009

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The Edge Underground is an awesome program. I rarely ever get to hear music that pumps me up on the radio. I don't get the best reception up here, but enough that I can appreciate the programming. Keep it up!

B-Rae, Toronto

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That is very cool. Steve K does an awesome job with Edge Underground and we're glad you like it.

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At this point, we have no plans to do a traditional Edgefest this year. However, you may be interested in the next evolution and incarnation of Edgefest. That's teasy, isn't it? Well, that's what I do. Also, don't forget that the Mid-Summer's Edge is at the Hamurg Fairgrounds on July 30th with Killswitch Engage, Rancid, Rise Against, and Billy Talent. That's kind of Edgefest-ish, right?

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April 2, 2009

Below is the text version of Kurt Cobain's suicide note:

"To Boddah

Speaking from the tongue of an experienced simpleton who obviously would rather be an emasculated, infantile complain-ee. This note should be pretty easy to understand.

All the warnings from the punk rock 101 courses over the years, since my first introduction to the, shall we say, ethics involved with independence and the embracement of your community has proven to be very true. I haven't felt the excitement of listening to as well as creating music along with reading and writing for too many years now. I feel guilty beyond words about these things.
For example when we're back stage and the lights go out and the manic roar of the crowds begins., it doesn't affect me the way in which it did for Freddie Mercury, who seemed to love, relish in the the love and adoration from the crowd which is something I totally admire and envy. The fact is, I can't fool you, any one of you. It simply isn't fair to you or me. The worst crime I can think of would be to rip people off by faking it and pretending as if I'm having 100% fun. Sometimes I feel as if I should have a punch-in time clock before I walk out on stage. I've tried everything within my power to appreciate it (and I do,God, believe me I do, but it's not enough). I appreciate the fact that I and we have affected and entertained a lot of people. It must be one of those narcissists who only appreciate things when they're gone. I'm too sensitive. I need to be slightly numb in order to regain the enthusiasms I once had as a child.

On our last 3 tours, I've had a much better appreciation for all the people I've known personally, and as fans of our music, but I still can't get over the frustration, the guilt and empathy I have for everyone. There's good in all of us and I think I simply love people too much, so much that it makes me feel too fucking sad. The sad little, sensitive, unappreciative, Pisces, Jesus man. Why don't you just enjoy it? I don't know!

I have a goddess of a wife who sweats ambition and empathy and a daughter who reminds me too much of what i used to be, full of love and joy, kissing every person she meets because everyone is good and will do her no harm. And that terrifies me to the point to where I can barely function. I can't stand the thought of Frances becoming the miserable, self-destructive, death rocker that I've become.

I have it good, very good, and I'm grateful, but since the age of seven, I've become hateful towards all humans in general. Only because it seems so easy for people to get along that have empathy. Only because I love and feel sorry for people too much I guess.

Thank you all from the pit of my burning, nauseous stomach for your letters and concern during the past years. I'm too much of an erratic, moody baby! I don't have the passion anymore, and so remember, it's better to burn out than to fade away.

Peace, love, empathy.
Kurt Cobain

Frances and Courtney, I'll be at your alter.
Please keep going Courtney, for Frances.
For her life, which will be so much happier without me.

I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU!"

HERE'S ONE GUY WHO'S NOT HAPPY

March 9, 2009

This video is starting to make the rounds, and since I like to make this site 'one stop shopping' for hot videos, here you go. Obviously, the Buffalo Bills recent acquisition of WR Terrell Owens is a big deal. Every national and individual city publication is talking about it. There are literally thousands of new opinions on the latest Bills signing every hour. You have your opinion and I urge you to take it to Your Turn 24/7. Just call (716) 961-6103 and state your opinion. Then listen to 103.3 The Edge for us to play the calls and check the Your Turn 24/7 page at wedg.com. Till then, here's one guy who's definitely not happy about T.O in B-Lo (I SAID IT FIRST!).

You might be wondering what this man's opinion means to you. Well, I can tell you that it means if you are against the Bills' sigining or T.O., you're a nazi. At least that's how I see it. Or maybe if you don't like the signing of T.O., then you agree with Hitler. Is that true? Do you agree with Hitler?!?! If that's the case, then you are a horrible person. I can't, for the life of me, understand your logic in agreeing with Hitler. This is once last chance for you to change your way of thinking. So I urge you, change your ways. Stop being like Hitler.

NEW GREEN DAY ALBUM COVER

February 11, 2009

Here is the cover for Green Day's almost long-awaited album 21st Century Breakdown.

They made an official announcement at the Grammy Awards and now you can pre-order the album. The, and I stress the word TENTATIVE release date is in May of this year. Their latest offering is said to feature 16 songs spread across three Acts: Heroes and Cons, Charlatans and Saints and Horseshoes and Handgrenades. Among the reported song titles include the title track, “Viva La Gloria,” “Know Your Enemy” and “March of the Dogs.” 21st Century Breakdown will be Green Day's first studio album since 2004's American Idiot.

I WAS TALKING ABOUT THIS

January 15, 2009

There was a benefit for something that you and I don't and will probably never care about. However, Will Ferrell and Dave Grohl of The Foo Fighters performed what I believe to be a duet that is so tremendous that it may rival some of the greatest duets of all time. Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney can kiss their collective ass. Do you think this should qualify as a cover song? I think so, therefore I'm going to tell Bull about it so he can add it in to Morning Bull's Cover Up feature. If you didn't know, every weekday morning at 8am, Morning Bull does a different music feature. They're always pretty awesome.

OH NO! SERIOUSLY! OH NO!

December 11, 2008

Here's part of why this is so troubling: Have you ever broken your leg? I have. Badly. So badly that I was in the hospital for 6 weeks with pins and traction. Then I wore a cast for a year and therapy and all of that. Oh, by the way, I was three. So I'm a bit sensitive when it comes to broken legs. Want to know where I'm going with this? Fine, but YOU ARE OFFICIALLY WARNED! I mean, I posted the video of the football player crashing into the cart, but this is 25 times worse than that.

UFC fighter Corey Hill pretty much ends his career versus Dale Hartt. Seriously...this is brutal. So if you are normal, you shouldn't watch it. But who am I to deny all the wonderful freaks that read this page? Exactly.

GET THIS BOOK, BRO

November 12, 2008

I hope you've learned by now, that I'm  not one to just randomly plug anything. But yesterday I was wandering through a local bookstore. I typically try to pick up a new history book, biography or something that feeds into my vast conspiracy theories. This time, however, I came accross one of the funniest books I've read in quite a while. It's called Brocabulary: The New Man-I-Festo of Dude Talk. It's written/compiled by Daniel Maurer.

In the book, you can learn about such things as 'MANecdotes,' 'PALibis,' and or what it means to 'GUYjack' a girl from one of your friends. I'm not trying to start a book club here, but if you get this book, call/email/text me and we'll definitely talk about it.

I WANT THE CHANGE I WAS PROMISED

November 5, 2008

Did I miss something here? I voted yesterday. I assume you did as well. But this entire campaign has been about promises of change from both candidates. I made my decisions and voted based on the promise that I would get change. Now it's seeming to me that both candidates were talking out of both sides of their mouths. Like in 1988 when George H.W. Bush said "Read my lips: NO NEW TAXES!" Then he proceeded to tax the beJesus out of everybody. Clearly he was lying.

Is this same false promise afoot in 2008? Whether you voted for him or not, we should all be able to get the change that was promised to all of us by Barack Obama. I, for one, will not rest until all of the change I had been promised is delivered to my house. I prefer quarters, but those new dollar coins look pretty slick too. So I'll take some of those. I'm not a fan of dimes because they're too easy to lose. Nickels are ok if that's all the change you can offer, but it's not my first preference. Pennies? Don't even discuss pennies with me. Pennies are not change!

The bottom line is that I want change! And I want it now!

AWFUL. JUST AWFUL

October 29, 2008

Consider yourself warned. While the video takes a second to set up, you will get to see the important part. And it's just disgusting. This happened in the Houston/Marshall football game last night. What you'll see is Houston's Patrick Edwards giving it all trying to snag an overthrown ball. You'll then see him crash into a cart behind the end zone. The carts were there for the band geek stuff apparently. Is this karma? Is Patrick mean to the band kids? That sure would be odd. Keep watching because they show several replays. Several. Personally, I couldn't watch it. But I know some of you sick bastards will be all over this.

Who do you blame here? The band? No one cares about them and they leave their things lying around. That's rude. The stadium employees? Who thought it would be a good idea to leave giant metal carts right behind the spot guys are running jumping and diving? I personally blame Blake Joseph. Blake Joseph? Yes, Blake Joseph. He's the Houston QB whose name you would NEVER hear if this hadn't happened. Maybe it's just me, but it looked like that ball was being thrown to someone in the 15th row. Maybe his grirlfriend. Who knows? I just know that Blake will never be this guy.

HEY REMEMBER...

October 29, 2008

Today, wait, tonight? Today? Tonight? Well, whichever it is, today is The Edge's first Hump Day Happy Hour. I along with the Edge crew will be at Recckios by 6:30. I hope you get a chance to stop out. Girls will be dressing slutty. What else do I need to say? Don't forget to register for the excellent VIP packages involved. Yes, I wrote packages. Grow up. See you there!

A PRETTY SMART THING FOR A BAND TO DO THESE DAYS

October 27, 2008

I hope by now you've heard of Framing Hanley. If not, they're just an awesome band. Over a year ago, someone sent me their single "Hear Me Now" which is a great song and it did really well. In fact, I believe we were the first radio station outside of their hometown to start playing them seriously. Well now they've gone and done something awesome. They did a cover of Lil Wayne's "Lollipop." It's ok if you don't know that version. Hell. I admit didn't either. It's not like I need to make time to keep up on my current hip hop. But Framing Hanley's version is just great and hilarious on its own. The video is even more fun. Check it out and then you can vote for them on the Interactive 8 at 8 on Rock Radio 103.3 The Edge.

And fyi...look for a pretty sweet concert announcent coming soon from The Edge. That's a pretty good hint, I think.

THIS MAKES ME HAPPY

October 24, 2008

Check this out...it's from the Bruins/Leafs game last night. I can't figure out exactly what is making me smile here. I mean, there's a Toronto player getting pummeled through glass. There's a Bruin player with guilt. Those are always good things. However, there is potential that a Bruin fan could've gotten hurt. No one wants to see a fan get hurt ever. But have you ever been to a sporting event in Boston? I mean...I'm just saying. 

CHINESE DEMOCRACY

October 22, 2008

Axl Rose started working on this album when dinosaurs roamed the earth with Sarah Palin. We've been teased over and over and over again, but alas it is finally here. Well, at least the first legitimate single is here. You know, the one you can listen to without fear of special agents crashing into your house and locking you up for the rest of your natural life.

The title track, Chinese Democracy, debuted this morning with Morning Bull and we'll be playing throughout the day and getting your thoughts as well. Also listen for Shredd & Ragan to do a special edition of 'New Music Tuesday' even though it is Wednesday.

Here is the promo video for the single and the album, but listen to Rock Radio 103.3 The Edge to hear the entire song.

October 21, 2008

I sure am all over the place these days. But we always have a good time, don't we? This weekend The Edge has another Away Game Party at Rhinos Rock Bar in OP. It's Miami week, so I suspect we'll have the best party we've had to date. So get there early so you can get a good seat and watch me make stupid bets with awesome folks.

In addition to that, look under my picture and you'll see that we are going to be out at Recckio's every Wednesday for The Edge's Hump Day Happy Hour. It's gonna be a pretty great time. The way I see it, drinks and girls who dress slutty are a great way to get through "Hump Day." You agree, don't you? See you around!

SCREW OBAMA AND MCCAIN...VOTE TRENT!

October 21, 2008

I just learned that Buffalo Bills QB Trent Edwards is nominated for the "Something or Other that Definitely Doesn't Pay Me to Use Their Name" Air Player of the Week after his performance this past Sunday against the San Diego Chargers. He's up against Matt Schaub of the Texans and Jeff Garcia of the Bucs. Now keep in mind if Garcia wins it, it's gonna be a pretty funny Shredd & Ragan bit, but I think Trent ought to get it. This is where you come in. Vote for him now. Vote for him often. It'd be pretty sweet if he won it, don't you think?

A BILLS FAN, HUH?

October 21, 2008

Ok, I know I'm in similar circumstances. You and I both obsess over the Buffalo Bills especially this season. However, we work, don't we? Well I'm not one to just say 'hey go here' but if you don't have a ton of time, you need to read Chris Brown's Blog over here. The guy does it all and knows everything going on and he's constantly updating. So if you want to stay up on everything Bills, definitely check out Chris' stuff. He even tells you where the new stuff on the Bills site is. That's pretty nice of him.

NEW-ISH PUMPKINS!

October 20, 2008

So this is pretty sweet. The Smashing Pumpkins have released a new song called G.L.O.W. specifically for the new Guitar Hero: World Tour. Well, I've gone ahead and done the dirty google work. Here's the first performance of the song when the Pumpkins were in Iowa.

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS YET?

October 20, 2008

I know this is a little old now, but I'm learning my own web page so back off! I was watching 'Cheaters' one night, and I realized that while I enjoyed two ugly whatevers beating the ever loving hell out of eachother, that they were actually at a Trapt show in Texas. After the fight, the band broke out their latest single "Who's Going Home With You Tonight?" Isn't that so very clever of them? Trapt sure sounds good while girls fight though. Any volunteers for the next time they come to Buffalo?