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(DECEMBER 2008) Envision Radio Networks®’ Chop Shop Guitar Show is pleased to announce The Chop Shop’s Top 100 Most Complete Guitar Players of All Time, a newly published list of the all-time greatest guitar players. Program host Steve Black (WRIF-FM) assembled a panel of music industry experts to help choose the list featuring 100 of the most revered guitar players crossing multiple genres. Rock legend Eric Clapton, English rock guitarist Jeff Beck, blues legend Muddy Waters, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, and Dave Murray and Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden are a few of the highlights on The Chop Shop’s Top 100 Most Complete Guitar Players of All Time. Each guitarist was graded in nine areas including technical ability, influence on the music industry, songwriting, signature sound, longevity, and four other categories. The complete list with video and judging criteria is available now at www.chopshopradio.com.

Chop Shop host Steve Black comments, “I love the complete angle we took with this list, and the depth of the details we used during the grading process.” Black continues, “This is the best top 100 list I’ve ever seen.”

Steve Black is available to discuss the list with interested media outlets – contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 or mattw@envisionradio.com to book your interview.

The Chop Shop and Chop Shop Classic feature weekly updates on bands and tours, web exclusive content, and special guests all while playing 10 songs an hour. Both versions are two hours in length and contain two feature interviews as well as the exclusive Chop Shop Hall of Fame feature, where such guests as Ted Nugent, Brian May, Leslie West, and hundreds others pay tribute to guitar legends Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Angus Young, Slash and more. Visit www.envisionradio.com.

Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

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(DECEMBER 2008) Envision Radio Networks’ Chop Shop Guitar Show is pleased to announce a FREE two hour year end radio special featuring The Top 100 Most Complete Guitar Players of All Time. Program host Steve Black (WRIF-FM) assembled a panel of music industry experts to help choose the all-time list of the greatest guitar players. Each guitarist was graded in nine areas including technical ability, influence on the music industry, songwriting, signature sound, longevity, and four other categories. The diverse list features Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, Dimebag Darrell (Pantera,) Dave Davies (The Kinks,) Adam Jones (Tool,) blues legend Muddy Waters, and more! The complete list and judging criteria will be published on Tuesday, December 16th at www.chopshopradio.com.

The free Top 100 Most Complete Guitar Players of All Time radio special hosted by Black and the members of the judging panel is available via internet download for broadcast from December 29th to January 4th, and includes music from the featured players plus additional discussion about the list. Steve Black also is available for interviews to discuss this list of the all-time greatest guitar players. Contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for additional details regarding the special and booking an interview with Black for your radio station.

The Chop Shop and Chop Shop Classic feature weekly updates on bands and tours, web exclusive content, and special guests all while playing 10 songs an hour. Both versions are two hours in length and contain two feature interviews as well as the exclusive Chop Shop Hall of Fame feature, where such guests as Ted Nugent, Brian May, Leslie West, and hundreds others pay tribute to guitar legends Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Angus Young, Slash and more. Visit www.chopshopradio.com.

Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

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(DECEMBER 2008) – “The metalheads were nestled all snug in their beds, with all of the best cover songs crushing their heads!” Envision Radio Networks® Full Metal Jackie will ring in the Yuletide with two hours of your favorite metal bands kicking out their favorite cover jams — including Megadeth doing Alice Cooper’s “No More Mr. Nice Guy”, Machine Head’s version of The Police’s “Message in a Bottle,” and lots more! Harder and heavier than your grandmother’s stale fruitcake, better than just another Christmas Carol — it’s a headbanging holiday with Full Metal Jackie, the only metal radio show endorsed by the fat man in the jolly red suit!

The Full Metal Jackie Christmas Special is available commercial free via internet download for broadcast December 19th through December 27th. Contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for broadcast details.

Full Metal Jackie is two hours of fist pounding metal from the frontlines, hosted by Full Metal Jackie (Indie 103.1/ Los Angeles,) featuring regular interviews with many of metal’s biggest names, past and present. Visit www.fullmetaljackieradio.com

Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

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(DECEMBER 2008) – Out in the garage, stockings have been hung with great care… in hopes that Saint Nick will bring us a shiny new pair (of motorcycles)! That’s right, Envision Radio Networks’® American Biker Minute is officially in the holiday spirit as host Jeff Ryan invites you to join the celebration of Twelve Days of Biker Christmas! We’re reaching into our saddlebag to share two weeks of great biker holiday tips with you including cost cutting functional gifts for the biker in your life, annoying motorcycle gifts to avoid and a special salute to Mom’s hard work during the holidays.
American Biker Minute’s Twelve Days of Biker Christmas is available for broadcast commercial free December 14th through December 25th via internet download. Contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for broadcast details, or visit www.envisionradio.com.
American Biker Minute is a 60-second infotainment segment about motorcycle enthusiasts and the casual biker lifestyle that can be used as a benchmark feature in mornings or throughout the day. The program blends timely pop-culture content with unique sponsorship opportunities for clients looking to reach listeners fascinated by the motorcycle lifestyle. American Biker Minutes’ interviews, actualities and tidbits make this turnkey imaging product easy for stations to program and sell. Visit www.americanbikerradio.com for more details.
Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

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(DECEMBER 2008) Pull out your Yule log and celebrate the holiday season with a FREE special from Envision Radio Networks®’ The Tour Bus! Santa’s favorite elves Ralph Sutton and Stacey X are reaching deep into their stockings to pull out all of your rock and roll holiday favorites, including some deep holiday classics that have not been played in years! The Tour Bus Christmas Special will feature rock ‘n roll favorites from artists including Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, AC/DC, and your chance to win copies of the brand new metal holiday album We Wish You A Metal Christmas, and a Headbanging New Year! The FREE Tour Bus Christmas Special is available commercial free in 3 and 4 hour versions via internet download for broadcast December 19th through December 27th. Contact Matt Wardlaw with Envision Radio Networks at 216-831-3761 or mattw@envisionradio.com to sign up for the special.
Ralph Sutton and Stacey X host The Tour Bus, Envision Radio Networks® rock radio show that mixes classic bands like Van Halen, Motley Crue, Scorpions and Judas Priest, with today’s top rockers including Buckcherry, HIM, and Avenged Sevenfold. The Tour Bus also features exclusive interviews that offer a rare look behind the rock and roll curtain.
Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

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(DECEMBER 2008) – The 2008 holiday season is here and Envision Radio Networks’ Cheap Psychological Tricks with Dr. Buff will celebrate “Twelve Cheap Trick Days of Christmas” – Two full weeks of helpful advice to sooth your traditional holiday stress! Dr. Buff serves up tips on how to get your child ready for pictures with Santa, teach them the joy of giving, and details about toys that teach. Learn also how you can remove the male pain associated with shopping, tips for selecting the right gift, and more! Dr. Buff’s “Twelve Cheap Trick Days of Christmas” is available commercial free via internet download for broadcast December 14th through December 25th. Contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 or mattw@envisionradio.com for broadcast details.
Cheap Psychological Tricks with Dr. Buff offers everyday common-sense advice for parents, spouse, family members, and friends. Host and best selling author Dr. Perry Buffington is available to deliver compelling advice and entertainment to your listening audience. Cheap Psychological Tricks with Dr. Buff is a perfect benchmark feature for morning shows, and can also be programmed throughout the day. The vignette offers a unique sponsorship opportunity for radio stations that are looking to add informative family-safe programming to their lineup.
Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

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(DECEMBER 2008) – Envision Radio Networks® welcomes longtime Cleveland radio fixture Tim Kelly who joins the company in the newly created position of Vice President/General Manager. Kelly will begin his new duties on Wednesday, December 17th and will be based at Envision Radio Networks® new Cleveland headquarters.

“We are thrilled to have Tim join our growing company,” says Envision Radio Networks COO Laura Orkin. “He brings a wealth of sales and operations experience to our expanding business.” Orkin continues, “Tim will oversee our affiliate sales team as well as manage additional operational initiatives debuting in 2009.”

Tim Kelly joins Envision Radio Networks® after spending the last 13 years with the Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting Company where he was most recently Corporate Director of Operations and Market Manager for their Sandusky, Ohio cluster. He continues his work as Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Conclave Learning Conference, where he has been involved with the organization for over 10 years. Kelly studied at Capital University and Ashland University where he majored in Radio/Television Production and Performance. He also later obtained certification in financial management from Case Western Reserve University. Kelly lives in Huron, OH with his wife Kelly and their two dogs Bennie and Bert.

Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

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(DECEMBER 2008) – With a large batch of spiked eggnog already on tap, Envision Radio Networks®’ The Rockin’ 80’s is ready to celebrate another “Rockin’ 80’s Christmas” with a FREE two hour holiday special!
Zander Claus has a present for everyone on your list this year, with electrically festive musical favorites from Twisted Sister, Billy Squier, Bon Jovi, Queensryche, Spinal Tap, Cheap Trick and more! The FREE Rockin’ 80’s Holiday Special is available via internet download for broadcast December 19th through December 27th. Contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 or mattw@envisionradio.com to sign up for the special. Our elves are standing by waiting for your call.
The Rockin’ 80’s is the only 80s show with a mix of the best rock from the decade of excess, plus “oh wow” tracks that add spice to the weekly line up. Hosted by longtime radio personality Zander, The Rockin’ 80’s features rarities from the ‘80s “Lost and Found”, an ‘80s “Two-Fer,” spotlighting two contrasting songs from one band played back to back, and much more. Featured core musical artists include: Guns N Roses, Motley Crue, Van Halen, Rush and AC/DC. Visit The Rockin’ 80’s website at www.therockin80s.com.
Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

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(NOVEMBER 2008) – Host Tommy Street talks to country star Rodney Atkins on Envision Radio Networks®’ Country Live USA for a special one-on-one interview that will air the weekend of November 28th-November 30th.
Country Live USA also continues as the fastest growing country radio show as WNCQ-FM/ Ogdensburg, NY adds the two-hour program to its lineup.
Country Live USA is a new weekly radio show hosted by 20 year radio veteran Tommy Street. The program features live performances from today’s hottest stars, concert information, country news, artist and band interviews. Country Live USA is designed specifically for country radio listeners who are looking for something fun, upbeat, and exciting on the weekends. Visit www.countryliveusa.com for more details or contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for information on how you can get Country Live USA for your radio station.
Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

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(NOVEMBER 2008) – Envision Radio Networks®’ The Rockin’ 80’s is proud to welcome WFWI-FM/ Ft. Wayne, IN as its newest affiliate. WFWI adds the two hour program to their weekend lineup as the Rockin’ 80’s continues its growth.
The Rockin’ 80’s is the only 80s show with a mix of the best rock from the decade of excess, plus “oh wow” tracks that add spice to the weekly line up. Hosted by longtime radio personality Zander, The Rockin’ 80’s features rarities from the ‘80s “Lost and Found”, an ‘80s “Two-Fer,” spotlighting two contrasting songs from one band played back to back, and much more. Featured core musical artists include: Guns N Roses, Motley Crue, Van Halen, Rush and AC/DC. Visit The Rockin’ 80’s website at www.therockin80s.com. Please contact Matt Wardlaw at mattw@envisionradio.com for more details.
Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.