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10/28: Bye Bye Dave FM morning show again: Zakk Tyler & Jane out after 10 months
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Shocking nobody at all, Dave FM appears to have dumped its latest morning show featuring Zakk Tyler and Jane Monzures after just 10 months on the air and ratings that didn’t appear to show any traction.
The team is no longer on the Web site, which pretty much says it all. Tim Orff, who had been part of the temporary morning show in 2007 with Holly Firfer, is off nights and back in mornings. It will be a more music-focused morning show to contrast with, say, the Regular Guys on Rock 100.5 or any other morning show that focuses on personalities.
To virtually anybody listening to Dave FM in the mornings this year, it was fairly evident Zakk was never cut out for this type of job from day one. Nice guy but simply not a morning personality. He wasn’t a music expert and only seemed to perk up when talking about football. (He had helped do pre and post-game coverage for the Falcons games). I’ll have to call Mike Wheeler, the program director, Tuesday to find out what compelled him to hire Tyler in the first place. You have to feel bad for sweet Jane because Tyler convinced her to move from Chicago.
Ratings a year ago were no great shakes under Holly & Orff but they really didn’t improve under Zakk & Jane either. In fact, the summer numbers among 25 to 54 year olds were the worst Dave FM has seen in its four-year history with the rock station ranked just 18th behind the likes of Imus on 106.7/True Oldies, the now defunct A Team on Hot 107.9 and even the Morning Mess over at Star 94.
92.9 has been cursed worse than virtually any other signal in Atlanta when it comes to trying to find a successful, long-term morning show along the lines of Frank & Wanda, Steve & Vikki and the Bert Show. Since it became a rock station in 1989, the station has funnelled through more than a dozen morning show incarnations, none of which lasted longer than three years.
The new morning show is “music focused,” which means Orff won’t be doing much talking. No prank calls, no call ins, minimal gab. More music is a smart alternative for any station seeking a low-cost, low-risk way to get ratings, especially since good personalities are difficult to find and cultivate and require a level of patience many radio companies in this tight economy may lack.
Comments
By Mark
October 28, 2008 3:35 AM | Link to this
Thank goodness. I never could figure out why radio stations in ATL assume people want to listen to barely-amusing personalities in the morning instead of some music. Its like they are obsessed with it, and forget about what the audience actually wants to hear.
By PTL
October 28, 2008 4:08 AM | Link to this
Praise the lord! please please please change the format to music-first! I am sick of these egomaniacs blathering about nonsense every morning. the fake and forced laughter from the show galleries is the most disgusting part of it! The regular guys obviously draw their name from the fact that they make me want to purge! The giant show sucks terribly. I cannot force myself to continue as I feel nauseous thinking of these glib fools. Their drivel is killing our society!
By kdawg
October 28, 2008 4:19 AM | Link to this
how about trying The Rick and Bubba Show out of Birmingham. ATL needs a good solid quailty morning show like this one.
By Whew
October 28, 2008 5:13 AM | Link to this
I am SOO SOO SOO glad Zakk Tyler is off the air. I love Dave FM but the only time I couldn’t bear to listen to it is in the mornings when the Morning Show was on. And the reason? His annoying, nasally voice. Man, am I glad he’s gone!
By Butch
October 28, 2008 5:20 AM | Link to this
JIMMY BARRON LIVES!
By Jonathan
October 28, 2008 5:35 AM | Link to this
Rick & Bubba?!?! Seriously?!?! That show is terrible. I say leave it with a music heavy format. 9-6-1 did really well with that for a while before they brought on that morning show they have now.
By Barnes
October 28, 2008 5:54 AM | Link to this
Jimmy Baron did a week guest hosting a few months back. He was fantastic; give him the gig.
By Wanda
October 28, 2008 6:21 AM | Link to this
Sucks to lose a job right before Xmas. Oh well…it’s the business. DAVE is probably watching the RIVER’s ratings and think “if that iPod on shuffle can do well…what are we doing paying all these people”.
By shakazulu
October 28, 2008 6:23 AM | Link to this
Well, at least they were pleasant enough. Holly Firfir never even offered a greeting of good morning and acted like she was too good for the show…..
By The Sunday Paper
October 28, 2008 6:33 AM | Link to this
How ‘bout a Jimmy Baron and J. Patrick Best Morning Show? The Baron and Best Show has a ring to it, right?
By RODZZZZZZ
October 28, 2008 6:44 AM | Link to this
BRING BACK THE GREASEMAN !!!!!!!!
By Betsy
October 28, 2008 7:26 AM | Link to this
Nothing but music is FINE with me!
By early riser
October 28, 2008 7:29 AM | Link to this
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC radio free georgia rules with good morning blues!!
By nt
October 28, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this
The Morning Train Wreck with Lexie Kaye?
By GOOD CALL
October 28, 2008 7:38 AM | Link to this
Its funny, I just said to my husband friday morning while listening to Dave…”you know, I’m just now getting used to this Zakk guy..” Oh well, I LOVE ORFF! Keep him on the air as long as possible!!!
Dave FM, we love you, but no more DJ’s from other markets please…theres plenty of talent here!
By Brisket
October 28, 2008 7:42 AM | Link to this
The Rude Awakening!
By Russell
October 28, 2008 7:42 AM | Link to this
So Rodney- How soon is Citadel going to dump Caddy and Dallas on KICKS? They dropped out of the top ten in Atlanta after the last book.
By Charles
October 28, 2008 7:50 AM | Link to this
I think the MJ Morning show out of Tampa is the best replacement.
By MIKE P
October 28, 2008 7:52 AM | Link to this
How about Kelly and Alpha?They are a solid team. Why do we need more idiots with no talent doing radio!!!!!
By Lisa
October 28, 2008 7:55 AM | Link to this
Thank Goodness - now I can start listening to Dave FM again. I haven’t listened since Zakk got on the air. Music and less chatter is fine with me!
By Paulie
October 28, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this
YESSSSS!!!!!!! I love Orff and so glad to hear him back in the Mornings.
As to Jimmy Baron’s short stint on Dave, that was so painful to hear - he’s really lost it for being a radio personality. Let Jimmy stay wherever Jimmy has been, as long as it’s not on-air at Dave.
Zakk & Jane, all I can say is what took TPTB at Dave so long to boot them? It was painfully obvious they knew nothing about Atlanta, about Georgia, or had any ties to anything in the South. Hope they get a one-way ticket to their northern roots. I’m just so thrilled they’re not making my ears bleed anymore!
MORE ORFF!!! Let him do some of his impersonations and bounce off Denzel - they are hilarious together!
By e
October 28, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this
Absolutely loved DAVE FM when they were primarily music oriented and still listen in the mornings on weekends. Never thought I’d be willing to pay for it, but satellite radio is where I’m at when I’m in my car.
By STEVEN STOFF
October 28, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this
I FOUND IT VERY DIFFICULT TO LISTEN TO ZAK AND JANE ON A RADIO STATION THATS RIGHT FOR THE DEMO.MUSIC,NEWS AND OTHER LOCAL INTERESTS WILL WORK!WE DON’T NEED ANYONE TELLING US WHAT WE NEED TO DO OR WHY A LOCAL TEAM LOST(IT’S ONLY A GAME).KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK I’VE HAVN’T TOUCHED MY DIAL.
By listen up
October 28, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this
DaveFM at least they change up the tunes! regardless who is the personality on any given station, less talk always rules…please dump the after noon children on 94.9—and their verison of group therapy by way of their own experiences—barf!!!
By Bdad
October 28, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this
How bout the Barrack Obama show all you idiots can’t get enough of his BS
By listen up
October 28, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this
DaveFM at least they change up the tunes! regardless who is the personality on any given station, less talk always rules…please dump the after noon children on 94.9—and their verison of group therapy by way of their own experiences—barf!!!
By ericMann
October 28, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this
I say get ‘Lex & Terry’ now they know how to do morning radio…
By Mike
October 28, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this
Dear DAVE,
Brian Sack would make your mornings talked about again. The Banterist is the funniest blog in America.
By bubba
October 28, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this
Why do they call it “DAVE” FM
By baloney
October 28, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this
Now if they would just run the traffic guy (Denzel I think) out of town. What a horrid excuse for a radio voice.
By Mark
October 28, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this
How about the lovely Yvonne Monet and JImmy Baron
By baloney
October 28, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this
Now if they would just run the traffic guy (Denzel I think) out of town. What a horrid excuse for a radio voice.
By BooYah
October 28, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this
I second the vote for Rick and Bubba!
Those guys are flat-out hilarious!
By Doc
October 28, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this
Maybe the whole Dave FM needs to go away. Their ratings will never go up because they got all the people who would want to listen to the kind of music in the morning now.
By RK
October 28, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this
That’s funny — I never listen to them in the mornings, but everything else had gone to commercial. So I put it on, and John Mayer’s Daughters is being played. That will wake you up! zzzzz
By Randall Bloomquist - WGST PD
October 28, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this
You can’t blame this disaster on me! I’ve done more than my share of damage to the Atlanta airwaves!
By C
October 28, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this
I wonder who will do Falcons pre and post game now?
By gadawg
October 28, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this
who cares—as long as it is not Steve and Vicky—-and I have to admit—his voice did sound like Joe Pesche.
By kathy
October 28, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this
I love the new more music format in the a.m. - that was the first thing i notice on my way to work this a.m. Zack was too boring - keep playing mostly music
By New France
October 28, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this
Vote YES for HIGHER TAXES !
Vote YES for HIGHER CRIME RATES !
Vote YES for JIHAD !
Vote YES for SHIFTING YOUR PERSONAL INCOME TO THE SHIFTLESS AND LAZY !
Vote YES for OBAMA !
By southside steve
October 28, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this
Can’t go wrong with Orf. I loved it when he got the gig after barnes&firfer. Hated when zak&jane came in. Love it again with Orf. Come on DAVE….keep Orf in the AM no more stupid morning shows..BUT hey, Jane is Hott, I’d do her…Yea, come on!
By Flamaing Druidhills Jim
October 28, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this
I am glad that Zakk is gone. He just didn’t seem to have the charm, charisma, personality required to carry the morning show that they were attempting. He needs to host a sports program. Jane never seemed like she had the opportunity to let her psonality shine. I have listened to the station for years & been there thru all the changes. Recently I had begun to turn down the volume of my work radio until I knew it was time for Mara’s show to begin. * Now Mara — she is awesome — GREAT ENTERTAINMENT W/ MARA. LOVE HER !!! *
By Bridget
October 28, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this
Booooring…..gimme music and shut up blabbing about nothing I care about.
By Sarah
October 28, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this
Whatever happened to Barnes?
By larry wachs
October 28, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
OH, GOD ! please no Mara now her voice is annoying. Just what ATL radio needs a JAP . One jew in ATL radio is enough!
By cbgb
October 28, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
Ditto what everybody else said about music over personalities. I’m not a big morning radio listener but when I do I absolutely LOATHE the twaddle that you have to listen to on some of these stations. A smart programmer would play music. One opinion, please. NEXT!
By Helen
October 28, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this
Jimmy Baron please.
By NY NICK
October 28, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this
Atlanta Radio Blows..Check out The Video…Copy and Paste into your URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29AUd0ZRUAQ
By travis
October 28, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this
Is it against the law to have some radio personalities here,that are actually FROM here?
By G
October 28, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this
The Greaseman was just picked up by WFYV-FM in Jacksonville for their PM personality. He isn’t syndicated, but broadcasts his show remotely from DC.
By Ole Skool Radioman
October 28, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this
Dave FM,
I’m available for mornings!! Morning radio is my thing and, if selected, will garauntee a huge market share. How about some Def Leopard, Nugent, Aerosmith (the good stuff), music that wakes you up and makes advertisers want to buy spots, instead of making about the personality? Whoa, what about some Ozzy, Stone Temple Pilots, and AC/DC??
Oh, and the morning show has to have folks on it that gives a damn about the local scene and the concerts that go on in town. You know, just like my handle, “Ole Skool radioman.” Have a voice, but let the music do the talking. Besides, ain’t nothing like a Black Rocker. What about Mother’s Finest, Atlanta Rythm Section, and some Doobie’s (and no not Hotel California, Life in the Fast Lane, and Old Blackwater). There is tons of music out there that DOES NOT GET PLAYED because of the laziness of the the Music/Program Directors. People want the music. A station that they can identify with. A station that becomes a part of their lives. Call me Dave FM.
By Greg
October 28, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this
No Barnes, No Jimmy (sorry Butch W aka….”sugarbuzz”) No more forced laughter, and be real and ind some that is this town, whole town, not down town. Most of us live outside the city, and never enter ITP. Star 94 morning makes an abortion look like a bake sale. The Bert show is ok, 95.5 …look in the mirror, you are wite ppl trying to act gangsta…its just silly. For now Regular Guys 3.0 is where I am. I hated their 1.0, and 2.0, but they have it dialed in now. I liked MJ in the morning from Tampa also, he is honestly interesting, thinks a little outside the norm, and is not what 92.9 always does (that always fails) Just my $.02
By Love DaveFM
October 28, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this
As I was just getting used to Zack/Jane, they got fired. Jane could be a success at this station with another host. She is not annoying. I like the new music oriented format. I love satellite radio, and for free radio, the 97River and new DaveFM mostly music format is good. In the morning, just music to get me going, traffic and weather. Winy voices are a no in the a.m. Don’t want to hear about your personal lives either, DJs! DaveFM has been my morning show for several years now, have tried others, came back and have no reason to change the dial.
By Angie
October 28, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
How about Jimmy Barron and Mara Davis. I think they would play great off each other.
By Macca
October 28, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
The biggest problem with finding good hosts for morning shows is that there are few smaller markets in which jocks can work up their chops anymore. Typically, they are on satellite or totally computerized with drops pre-produced and dropped in. The biggest problem with ratings for Dave FM has nothing to do with the personalities, it has to do with the drastic music change from the Classic Rock format that many people found comfortable. Most of what I have heard on Dave FM is stuff I wouldn’t consider buying, it’s background noise. May as well listen to Muzak from the 70’s.
By jeff
October 28, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
Can someone tell me what happened to the former Morning X guys (the original guys)? Barnes left for Dave FM, but he wasn’t there after a few months. And what about Leslie and Jimmy? I saw some people saying he should be the morning host…I always liked him.
By Sugar
October 28, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
I “axed” Dave FM months ago. It isn’t even a pre-set button in the car anymore.
The River has the best mornings, Music, music, a little traffic, quicky news, and more music!!!
By mike chamberlain
October 28, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this
More music? I’m gonna have to give it a try. When I’m driving my daughter to school in the morning our game is “How many buttons will we have to push before we hear some music?” It’s usually 7 or 8 and it’s usually the country station that’s actually playing music. And you know what’s really NOT funny is radio personalities laughing at their own jokes.
By Macca
October 28, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this
The biggest problem with finding good hosts for morning shows is that there are few smaller markets in which jocks can work up their chops anymore. Typically, they are on satellite or totally computerized with drops pre-produced and dropped in. The biggest problem with ratings for Dave FM has nothing to do with the personalities, it has to do with the drastic music change from the Classic Rock format that many people found comfortable. Most of what I have heard on Dave FM is stuff I wouldn’t consider buying, it’s background noise. May as well listen to Muzak from the 70’s.
By Goat
October 28, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
Zakk and Jane were just awful, his voice just bad to listen to and she was not in touch with Atlanta. Hooray for Orff and Denzel - they’re great together. Maybe you could put Jimmy Baron in Orff’s late night spot :o)
While I’m venting, can you please ask Mara to talk about something else besides Fogo de Chao, I’m sure they feed her well, but there are others places to eat!
By Becky
October 28, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
Z-93 was much better when they played real rock music that people wanted to hear..Rodney, they played rock music in the late 70’s early 80’s, so not sure where someone decided that they became a rock station in 1989..Bring back Mara & Dunham in the mornings..When they did away with them is when we stopped listening to this station….
By no obama
October 28, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this
I say Rick and Bubba as well. Change things up a little. Until then Don Imus will be who I listen to.
By amy
October 28, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this
Dave FM: How about if you are going to have a talk show instead of music centered show in the morning, you have a CONTEST? bring in LOCAL personalities from the public (pre-screen and audition them of course) for a period of one week each to sit with Orff and “try out” Then, have the listeners vote to see which one was the most likable and entertaining?
By Nick
October 28, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this
Atlanta radio sucks in a bad way. Thank god for Sirius-xm.
By JC
October 28, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this
Zakk was at 93.3 the planet (rock station) in Greenville, SC for a while. I liked him there and I liked him here. He was just on the wrong kind of station. It’s bad when he has to do segments that cater to the gays (like the bachelor pad makeover)of this town. He is well versed in music, but he needs soemthing more classic, not the soft/pop rock being played by dave. Did anyone notice he was mixing in STP along with REM? He needs to be on a station more like 96.1. Those guys over there need the axe. They suck. A friend referred to them as audibly raping the listening public. Besides, nobody is going to be completely familiar with a city when they just moved here. All of you transplants from the north should know that. Barnes blows, along as Jimmy Barron. There is a reason they were canned from 99X. They suck. Maybe I’m just nostalgic that, along with Stephany Fisher on WGCL, Zakk was someone I am familiar with from back home.
By Hope
October 28, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this
Oh, I loved Jimmy Baron - bring him and Leslie Fram back and put them on. They would be perfect!
By Annette
October 28, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this
That’s a relief. I could not stand to wake up to Zakk’s obnoxious voice! Maybe I will listen to Dave FM in the mornings again, now that he’s gone.
By One More
October 28, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this
Now they need to get rid of the raspy, horse voiced traffic dork as well. What a ridiculous, irritating non-radio voice!!!
By Breakdown Q. Public
October 28, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this
I just want them to STFU and play a song! Who wants to hear stupid yammer as we drag ourselves from the warmth of contented sleep into the harsh, cold world? (Hellooooo? Song, song, song, quick weather & traffic, song. Was that so hard?)
My impression was that they were always dumbing it down to be cute, to fit in with the ignorant masses. “Ooooo, stay tuned, we’re going to talk about what we saw on Dancing with the Stars last night!” Are you kidding me? WhyTF would I want to hear THAT before coffee? They were both very Palinesque in how they, via the magic of audio only, managed to convey the crinkled nose of confusion whenever any subject arose that requires more than an IQ of 80 to comprehend. “WHO watched that John Adams miniseries? Oh yeah, my brother in law. He’s such a geek.” The world is filled with DUMBA—ES! A good morning crew spare us in our hour of transition to the day, STFU, and play a bleep bleep SONG!
By mac
October 28, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this
DaveFM should change back to Z93. Listen to The Regular Guys!
By the todd
October 28, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this
Those two were absolutely horrible. How they lasted more than a week I will never know. Both voices were shrill and annoying and thier attempts at humor were lost on anyone who isnt a gay liberal from the west coast. Good riddance. Now get out of my state.
By I'll take the job
October 28, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this
I am willing to take over as the new morning show at Dave FM. I am an Atlanta native, raised in College Park, now living in Smyrna. I know tons about the Atlanta lifestlye. I know a lot about music and my tastes are very eclectic. I have worked as an Actor/Director/Playwright in the Atlanta area for 10 years and have been told I have a very charming personality. I have also had a Voice-Over career for the past 2 years recording instructional CD Roms. My voice is a smooth Bari-tone sound. I also know that I could not do any worse than Zack Tyler did. So, does anyone know how I would apply for this Morning show job?
By Hotrod
October 28, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this
Go back to Dave FM’s beginning’s.
It was fresh and progressive. We loved it.
All computer with dj-bots,24/7.
By Charlotte Andrist
October 28, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this
Amen! My son and I love the music but I would turn down the volume every time Zakk started to speak…he does not have a radio voice —
By definitely
October 28, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this
I agree with mac. Who listens to DAVE-FM anyway?
By Just Nasty & Mean
October 28, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this
Lest we forget, by far, the worst manager of radio on the planet is Randall Bloomquist from WGST, who took a performing lineup and destroyed it to the point I listen to Rush on WDBO 550 Gainsville rather than give this blooming idiot the pleasure of my desire to listen to Rush.
As far as I am concerned, there is no 640 GST on my radio as long as Randall Bloomquist is there.
By gina
October 28, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this
I love Orff! And his knowledge for music is soooo good! He works well with Denzel.
And if fill-ins are needed, please use Jimmy and Yvonne again. They are great together!
By WasHoping4This
October 28, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this
When those two showed up, I switched back to NPR every morning so I could hear voices that didn’t sound like fingernails on a blackboard. Now I can go back!!!! THANK YOU DaveFM Management!!!
By david
October 28, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this
You guys had a week of Denny Shaffer and Yvonne Monet this summer…it was the only time in over a year that I actually listened almost the whole show. Get them in this slot!!!
By crude
October 28, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this
It’s time to drop the pretentious “DAVE” moniker, too. Just become a straight ahead rock station and your ratings will get better. I tried out DAVE when it first made the switch from Z93, and after about one day of listening to their awful playlist, I have literally NEVER given them another listen. Acoustic crap and U2 songs don’t do it for me.
This city needs a good rock station. A station that plays 80’s metal, some 90’s rock, some southern rock from the 70’s. Why is this so damn difficult to understand??
NO ELTON JOHN. NO EAGLES. NO FLEETWOOD MAC. NO YES (that’s mildly confusing, but I decree it nonetheless).
By Greaseman's Bone Dry Martini
October 28, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this
Would it kill the AJC to actually review the posts before the threadjackers hop in to post their rants? I came hear to read about the radio industy.
With that out of the way, sorry Dave FM, but they just weren’t cut out for this market. And please don’t ever put that airhead Holly Firfir on the air again. She couldn’t read a line of text without screwing something up. Like pronouncing the word “the”.
Bow down to Orff; he seems to be one of the few jocks from the Atlanta area worth listening to.
By crude
October 28, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this
It’s time to drop the pretentious “DAVE” moniker, too. Just become a straight ahead rock station and your ratings will get better. I tried out DAVE when it first made the switch from Z93, and after about one day of listening to their awful playlist, I have literally NEVER given them another listen. Acoustic crap and U2 songs don’t do it for me.
This city needs a good rock station. A station that plays 80’s metal, some 90’s rock, some southern rock from the 70’s. Why is this so damn difficult to understand??
NO ELTON JOHN. NO EAGLES. NO FLEETWOOD MAC. NO YES (that’s mildly confusing, but I decree it nonetheless).
By katlady
October 28, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
Finally! DAVE FM is my favorite station, but couldn’t stand to listen to it in the morning: Zakk Tyler’s nasal tone was like nails on a chalkboard! I wouldn’t tune in until I was sure it was time for Mara Davis to be on the air. (LOVE YA, MARA!) Anyone (or no one) will be an improvement
By booboo
October 28, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this
Please.. please.. please hire Kelly and Alpha. I miss them so much.
By Glad
October 28, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this
Perfect! Very good decision. Orff is great, but Sully is the best thing to happen to Atlanta radio in years. And then of course there’s Mara’s lunch show which is great. Can you tell I drive a lot? Weekend mornings are lovely too.
By booboo
October 28, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this
Please.. please.. please hire Kelly and Alpha. I miss them so much.
By LindaG
October 28, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this
Turned on Dave this morning by mistake and heard Orff’s voice, was so happy. I tuned out when they moved him to nights. I am back for good now, Let’s hope he is too.
By CB
October 28, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
So glad Orff is back! What a great ride into work this morning, listening to great music along with his easy going personality!!! I am back from being a channel surfer to listening to Dave FM. Thank you.
By HAM
October 28, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
I quit listening to Z93 when it changed to “Dave FM” - no good, no more for me. I liked Mara & Dunham in the mornings.
By CB
October 28, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
So glad Orff is back! What a great ride into work this morning, listening to great music along with his easy going personality!!! I am back from being a channel surfer to listening to Dave FM. Thank you.
By Joe
October 28, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this
Yet Steve and Vicki are still on the air. why ?
By Caffeinated Katie
October 28, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this
Bring back 99x! I haven’t turned on the radio since 99x was taken off the airwaves. Too bad Atlanta lost Steve Craig. He’d be awesome in the mornings. I might actually turn on the radio and leave my ipod at home.
By LONG LIVE ROCK N ROLL
October 28, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
Give us MUSIC in the morning….good classic rock, something to wake us up! I love olskool radio guy’s playlist including Mothers Finest, ARS, etc…throw in some Marshall Tucker, Wet Willie, etc blast from the past… and dig the vaults for good oldies from Uriah Heep, Rush, Traffic, Trapeze, Lou Reed, and so forth…stuff other stations don’t or won’t play. DO NOT bring back the Greaseman or any other syndicated idiot. I want MUSIC!!! My teenagers spend all my money so I cant afford an ipod of my own….and I don’t like the Canned voice on the River (although I do like their playlist best of any of the locals)
By gracie
October 28, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this
Bring back Jimmy Baron!!
By Skip
October 28, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this
HOW CAN ANYBODY IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WHO HAS TO SIT FOR HOURS IN ATLANTA TRAFFIC LISTEN TO ANY OF THIS JUNK IN THE MORNING AND NOT HAVE SATELLITE RADIO YET??? THESE LOCAL STATIONS COULD HAVE MADE MILLIONS IN ADVERTISING IF THEY HAD THE BALLS TO PUT HOWARD STERN ON THE AIR ALL THOSE YEARS BEFORE HE JUMPED TO SIRIUS, NOW HE DOES A 5 HOUR SHOW EVERY DAY AND IS BETTER THAN EVER, WHILE ALL THOSE AFFILATES ON TERRESTRIAL RADIO WHO USED TO AIR HIM ARE GOING DOWN THE TUBES…I PAY $12/MONTH FOR HIM AND 200 OTHER CHANNELS, I WOULD PAY $30 IF I HAD TO!
BABA BOOEY-BABA BOOEY-BABA BOOEY!!!!
By Skip
October 28, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this
HOW CAN ANYBODY IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WHO HAS TO SIT FOR HOURS IN ATLANTA TRAFFIC LISTEN TO ANY OF THIS JUNK IN THE MORNING AND NOT HAVE SATELLITE RADIO YET??? THESE LOCAL STATIONS COULD HAVE MADE MILLIONS IN ADVERTISING IF THEY HAD THE BALLS TO PUT HOWARD STERN ON THE AIR ALL THOSE YEARS BEFORE HE JUMPED TO SIRIUS, NOW HE DOES A 5 HOUR SHOW EVERY DAY AND IS BETTER THAN EVER, WHILE ALL THOSE AFFILATES ON TERRESTRIAL RADIO WHO USED TO AIR HIM ARE GOING DOWN THE TUBES…I PAY $12/MONTH FOR HIM AND 200 OTHER CHANNELS, I WOULD PAY $30 IF I HAD TO!
BABA BOOEY-BABA BOOEY-BABA BOOEY!!!!
By Skip
October 28, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this
HOW CAN ANYBODY IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WHO HAS TO SIT FOR HOURS IN ATLANTA TRAFFIC LISTEN TO ANY OF THIS JUNK IN THE MORNING AND NOT HAVE SATELLITE RADIO YET??? THESE LOCAL STATIONS COULD HAVE MADE MILLIONS IN ADVERTISING IF THEY HAD THE BALLS TO PUT HOWARD STERN ON THE AIR ALL THOSE YEARS BEFORE HE JUMPED TO SIRIUS, NOW HE DOES A 5 HOUR SHOW EVERY DAY AND IS BETTER THAN EVER, WHILE ALL THOSE AFFILATES ON TERRESTRIAL RADIO WHO USED TO AIR HIM ARE GOING DOWN THE TUBES…I PAY $12/MONTH FOR HIM AND 200 OTHER CHANNELS, I WOULD PAY $30 IF I HAD TO!
BABA BOOEY-BABA BOOEY-BABA BOOEY!!!!
By Lindsay
October 28, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this
I love the music, but couldn’t stand the morning show. Zakk Tyler was not pleasant to listen to at all. Jane is good. Dave FM should have a more music oriented personality (Mara, Sully, Orff). I really don’t care about football, especially at 6:30 in the morning.
By Lindsay
October 28, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this
I love the music, but couldn’t stand the morning show. Zakk Tyler was not pleasant to listen to at all. Jane is good. Dave FM should have a more music oriented personality (Mara, Sully, Orff). I really don’t care about football, especially at 6:30 in the morning.
By Johnny Danger Dawg
October 28, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this
Orff is very likeable, knows Atlanta, and did a great job during his last morning stint. Plus, I bet he costs a lot less than all these hacks!
By MB
October 28, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this
Thank you…..I love Dave FM and their format, but could really care less about hearing ayone talking in the morning!! Zakk was nice enough, but definitely not a morning personality!
By Darth Nilous
October 28, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this
Zakk, Orf, Bubba, Greaseman, Lexie, Rude, Alpha…why dont radio personalities try using their real names and showing us they have talent instead of having no talent and trying to use “wacky” radio names to try and cover up that fact….Howard Stern became the King of radio as “Howard Stern” go figure.
By Bill Mee
October 28, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this
My comment isn’t about Dave FM but another mourning show. I like True Oldies 106.7, but after 9:00 AM. Until then, I listen to someone else or just don’t listen. Dump the Don!!!!
Like some of the other writers, I don’t like constant blab such as Steve and Icky.
By Bill Mee
October 28, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this
My comment isn’t about Dave FM but another mourning show. I like True Oldies 106.7, but after 9:00 AM. Until then, I listen to someone else or just don’t listen. Dump the Don!!!!
Like some of the other writers, I don’t like constant blab such as Steve and Icky.
By Bill Mee
October 28, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this
My comment isn’t about Dave FM but another mourning show. I like True Oldies 106.7, but after 9:00 AM. Until then, I listen to someone else or just don’t listen. Dump the Don!!!!
Like some of the other writers, I don’t like constant blab such as Steve and Icky.
By DUH
October 28, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
Hello…… hit reply ONCE!!!! It’s not brain surgery people…
By DaveFM Fan
October 28, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this
DaveFM is my favorite station in Atlanta. I get sad on Sundays when they play the Falcons games and I can’t listen to the music. I love Mara and Sully and all of the other on-air people at Dave, but I found myself changing the channel when Zakk was on. Stick with music in the mornings and I promise to not change that channel!
By DAVE Listener
October 28, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
Thank goodness. I haven’t listened a minute to Dave FM in the mornings since they started this show. It’s the only station other than NPR that I listen to any other time of day. I would love to have a radio station actually play music in the mornings. I hope this new format is one they stick with.
By val
October 28, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
I enjoy Frank & Wanda. I like the show becuase it’s not all jokes. They discuss important issues & topics. They keep you informed and I enjoy the guest apprearances on all the shows through out the day. I also enjoy Ms Foxx and Ryan’s shows.
By sheri g
October 28, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
Bring back the Kimmer.
Seriously, I turn on the radio for MUSIC not blah, blah, blah in the morning. If I wanted to hear “talk radio” I would tune into the AM radio stations. More music, less talk works for me.
By J
October 28, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
MUSIC! return to MUSIC
By Orff
October 28, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
Hey Darth, Orff is my real last name.
By Toopster
October 28, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
My husband and I carpool and we always thought that he sounded like he was talking into a tin can. We just couldn’t bare it. So we listen to the juvenile bert show.
By J
October 28, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
MUSIC! return to MUSIC
By Patty
October 28, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
Yipppeee!! I can start listening to Dave FM again… I have missed you so much!! This is a GOOD DAY!! Thanks Dave FM … and Orff is always welcome!!
By helloooo
October 28, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
I think this is a blog about DAVE/zakk/ORF.. NOT frank(DLbrutha) or ghetto fab wanda or anyother show …read the title of the blog///is anybody in there?? - Pink
By you don't care what i think anyway
October 28, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
More music is the safe avenue, but honestly, if I want to listen to more music, I’ll program it myself on my iPod. Radio used to be interesting. Now it’s shock humor or cheap jokes. It’s style over substance.
I’m on board with Rick and Bubba. They are interesting and funny with no cheap laughs that might appeal to middle school mentalities. I listen to them online, so I personally don’t care what Dave does - except that it might bring some substance back for others.
By DeDe
October 28, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this
Just focus on music please. All of Atlanta’s morning shows have gotten so bad I have been listening to Neal Bortz. But I prefer MUSIC…plz
By My Two Cents
October 28, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this
Get someone behind the mike who knows Atlanta!!! I like Scott Shannon’s oldies. He does know Atlanta and talks about it frequently as well his other markets. I despise Spiff so maybe he could be a good dj for “Dave FM” and get him off the air in the afternoons.
By Mike M.
October 28, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I can now go back to listening to Dave FM in the mornings. I used to listen to the morning show all the time until Zakk Tyler started. His lack of personality and his annoying voice (sounding similar to the voice of whose name I won’t mention but is always on the radio selling his jewelry) turned me and my radio off.
By Melissa
October 28, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
I was so excited to hear Orf on this morning without any mention of where Zak and Jane went to. I called him just to check! Thanks for making my Tuesday morning ride enjoyable.
By Brookwood1
October 28, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this
What about Mara in the morning? She knows music and Atlantans love her.
By Melissa
October 28, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this
I was so excited to hear Orf on this morning without any mention of where Zak and Jane went to. I called him just to check! Thanks for making my Tuesday morning ride enjoyable.
By thaxton
October 28, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this
What about Willard from the old 96Rock days?
By Melissa
October 28, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this
I was so excited to hear Orf on this morning without any mention of where Zak and Jane went to. I called him just to check! Thanks for making my Tuesday morning ride enjoyable.
By Andrea
October 28, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this
Sense at last! This may have worked on another station, but Dave FM was always about music… until they came along and I switched off. They were a very, very poor choice. Welcome back Orff!
By John Galt
October 28, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this
Yes, more music in the mornings on DaveFM! And please, do something about Dave Roots on HD2, what a waste of bandwidth!
Get an HD Radio and tune into 99.7 HD2 (99x.com)….it rocks!
By kim
October 28, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this
It is about time. They were TERRIBLE…no personality and bad voices for radio. And who in Dave FM’s demographics want to listen to a DJ named “Sweet Baby Jane”?? Maybe now there will be more music for a more enjoyable ride in the morning.
By james
October 28, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this
BABA BOOEY BABA BOOEY BABA BOOEY!!!!!
I couldnt agree with the Howard Stern posts any more! He brought over 5 million listeners to Sirius and is the only real talent on the radio today. Thank God I decided to pay for Sirius, if I had to listen to one more Jack Johnson song followed up with 3 John Mayer songs on DAVE FM I might have stabbed myself in the ears with a dirty butter knife already. I used to have DAVE FM on my alarm clock, but between then I realized that the combination of boring hosts and the same lame music day after day was actually putting me into a deeper sleep.
By XM alternative
October 28, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this
Obnoxious morning shows are the reason XM radio is such a hit. I actually really liked Holly and Tim on Dave FM when they just gave a little information and a lot of music. But once they changed to the typical headache-inducing chit-chat, I left. Dave FM: stick with music, not talk in the morning and I might put you back on my clock radio!
By Me
October 28, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
I am SO glad!! How does a guy with a lisp become a radio DJ? it was so annoying!!!
By Me
October 28, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this
I am SO glad!! How does a guy with a lisp become a radio DJ? it was so annoying!!!
By thankful
October 28, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this
Put Sully on with Yvonne in the morning! They rock! And give a damn about music AND Atlanta!
By XM alternative
October 28, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this
Obnoxious morning shows are the reason XM radio is such a hit. I actually really liked Holly and Tim on Dave FM when they just gave a little information and a lot of music. But once they changed to the typical headache-inducing chit-chat, I left. Dave FM: stick with music, not talk in the morning and I might put you back on my clock radio!
By Cindy
October 28, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this
I too will be very happy with more music in the mornings and I enjoy listening to Dave FM. I can now listen to morning radio again. Thanks!
By Bob
October 28, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this
Nice to see “Radio Talk” on this blog again instead of second tier, trash TV.
Same problem gets worse. Radio chasing demographics that care and less and less about them as a medium every year, while ignoring the folks that want to listen to radio.
106.7 is fine after the Imus show is over.
The River seems to be expanding its play list some, but they need to get it up to ~1000.
I actually don’t mind the Regular Guys “bathroom humor” at 6 in the morning, because that’s where I am.
By steelcurtain
October 28, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this
Radio in Atl sucks! Try listening to WXRT in Chicago. Alot of music, information on artist and a little news. GREAT GREAT GREAT Music a varity of good ROCK! New & Old. No silly games like “what where they saying”. Although I did like Zak,we are from the same great city of Steel!
By Gandalf, the Grey
October 28, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this
Got two words for you! (Bring back the Kimmer!) Semper Fi!
By Rick
October 28, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this
Good - how did they get the job to start with? I think McDonalds is hiring!
By acdc
October 28, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this
Star 94: You should have kept Steve & Vickie and, your mouth shot and you would be laughing at all these bullcrap going on now. Actually, I like the new crew because they make me puck and I don’t gain weight after throwing up my breakfast every time I listen to them. Keep up the good work!
By Azalea
October 28, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this
I agree with one of the other posted emails…i am so tired of trying to find good music as i am driving in to work every morning while i am sitting in traffic!!!! Why on earth would i want to listen to talking when that is all i will hear the rest of the day! Please, (to all radio stations) take the talk shows off in the morning and put the music on…it makes for a much better ride in to work!!! thanks!
By Bob
October 28, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
BTW - The multiple posts occur when people refresh their browsers, as the the web site seems to time out with a “please wait” message. (Instead of taking one to a different screen with a thank you or acknowledgment message.)
Its really a deign flaw of the site.
By Kathy M.
October 28, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
Glad to here we will be back to more music and less talking… YEA!!
By Lisa
October 28, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this
Wow - who saw that coming?
By Old School
October 28, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this
Jimmy Baron and Leslie Fram..The wining ticket!!!
By Robin Capps
October 28, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this
I am in shock! I knew something was up this morning when I drove in. I will admit, I had to get used to Zakk, maybe just his voice. But I came to just love him and Jane. They were great if you ask me! I do love the idea of playing more music, I often got kind of fed up driving in to work at 6:00 am, I wanted to hear some good music to make me feel good, never have been into hearing all the fake funny crap! But please don’t put Mara there in the mornings. Orff is okay. Just keep playing the GOOD music! Good luck to Zakk and Jane!
By Lauren
October 28, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this
Thank God! People need music in the morning to calm their minds not the ramblings of morning show hosts. I always turn any station once a DJ starts talking, well maybe not Mara David. She’s awesome! Keep the great music coming DaveFM.
By Dave FM Sucks
October 28, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this
All I can say is everyone needs to call Dave FM and yell into the phone “Shut up and play more music!”
By A
October 28, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this
Thank the radio gods! I always thought Orff got the short end of the stick with overnights and am glad he’s back in the morning where he belongs. As long as they don’t lose Mara Davis, I will continue to be a loyal listener.
By Spainerd
October 28, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
I briefly switched to DaveFM after Steve and Vikki were off the air from Star 94. I refuse to EVER listen to that station again. I can’t stand the current morning show…it truely is a MESS!! Not to mention the personalites are lacking and ugly to boot. Zakk Tyler…couldnt stand his voice. THANK GOD The Regular Guys are back on the air. They single handedly saved my morning commute. I nearly invested in satellite radio OR actually jumped on the iPod bandwagon..which thankfully I still havent done.
I do like TRG, but I do like music as well. Gets me going in the morning. I did like the music format of DaveFM, so I may put it back on my program list to switch to when TRG are just talking too much, being too rediculous or if the stupid mocking commercials of D. Gellar and Son come on, which I cant freaking stand and no matter what station I have on, I always turn it when their commercials come on.
By Just Nasty & Mean
October 28, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this
THAT’s the ticket!!!
Kimmer in the AM!!! Leslie Dove, Tom Hughes w/ news and interviews….
OH HELL YEA!!
WGST: FIRE the idiot RANDALL BLOOMQUIST ASAP
By dave fum sucks
October 28, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this
Never has a radio station made me so p** off. What should be a no brainer in terms of an intelligent music oriented station in Atlanta, is a hybird of inane dj’s and little music.
Forget Mara-who wants to hear her mom on the air ? Radio Free Lunch ? WTF is that ? Is it free ? Is it lunch ? Make it commerical free and that would rock. And Mara, lay off the commericals you do; they suck and just show what a sell out you are.
And whoeever mentioned WXRT in this discussion. Mr Dave FM program director, listen to some of their tapes. WXRT is a fine example of what Dave FM should strive to be. No needless DJ chatter. intelligent music discussion. no gossip reading straight from the drudgereport, support of local bands and lots of music.
and hey dave fm, respecting the music means NOT talking over it. let the songs begin and end. you do not talk over the music. period. to me that is the biggest sign that they don’t have a clue there.
phew i feel better to vent.
btw the river has it right. ok their play list ins’t the best, but they absolutely respect the listener in terms of dj chatter and other junk. way to go river, you get my ear more that dave fm.
By Other
October 28, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
Questions
1.) Radio is still around? 2.) People actually listen to regular radio still? 3.) Why? For either question…
By Just Nasty & Mean
October 28, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
THAT’s the ticket!!!
Kimmer in the AM!!! Leslie Dove, Tom Hughes w/ news and interviews….
OH HELL YEA!!
WGST: FIRE the idiot RANDALL BLOOMQUIST ASAP
By October
October 28, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this
I am sooooo tired of DAVE FM changing their morning shows. You get used to one format and then its gone and you have to get used to another. I would quit listening altogether if I could find something I liked better on the Atlanta airwaves in the morning. Get it together DAVE, your show is getting REALLY OLD!!!!
By journalism?
October 28, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this
I agree that the show was lackluster. However, the writing in this piece is so judgemental. Perhaps more of the facts and less of the snarky tone would have been more appealing.
By cynthia
October 28, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
Monet in the morning! with Denny or Sully…an easy win!(just not with that twit Jimmy-ugh)
By Jimmy's Fan
October 28, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this
Bring back Jimmy Barron!!!!!
By JD
October 28, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this
Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye! It’s radio and it’s all about the music.
By The Real Dave
October 28, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this
I love DAVE-FM, but most of their hiring moves puzzle the hell out of me.
It was obvious the day it was even announced that Zakk didn’t fit the mold of the station. Then to pass on Steve Craig was a huge blunder. To me, it seems like this Wheeler fellow is trying to go against the grain to put his mark on the station, but all he’s doing is causing it to not reach its potential.
Now, it seems to me that it’d be a good move to go hire Jimmy Baron for the morning shift (yet still keep the focus mainly on music), so I doubt it’ll be considered.
By O&A Pest
October 28, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this
The only saving grace for Atlanta morning radio is to bring Opie and Anthony to the Peach State. Rick and Bubba should drive their pick-ups into a bridge abutment. Satellite radio is the only way to go. Get what you want, not what your forced to take…
By DonA
October 28, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
Bring back Z-93!
By Ex-Rock 100.5 Fan
October 28, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
When are those 3 losers the Regular Gays getting fired? That tired act needs to be dropped.
By lk
October 28, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
I love Dave, but I did stop listening in the mornings with Zakk. Tough cause he seemed like an earnest guy, but he just tried to hard and it didn’t work. Best of luck. Dave get back to the music.
By Musicman
October 28, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
Can these stations all please drop these annoying “morning hosts” and just play music? I don’t care about gag calls or these idiots’ opinions on news, etc. Just play the %$^##$%##@ music!
By Larry
October 28, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
They are nice people I am sure, but wrong time wrong place. Why did DaveFM feel they needed to dumb down to their audience in the first place. Best Morning Show is NO Morning show. They should be grateful for Mara and move on.
By ccs
October 28, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this
I guess I’m in the minority, but I liked the show. I agree with Robin (previous post). I got used to the show and enjoyed it. It wasn’t fantastic, but it was WAY better than the Morning Mess on STAR 94. That is just a horrible show! I will probably continue to listen to Dave FM in the mornings because I enjoy the mix of music they play.
By der
October 28, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this
DAVE used to be my favorite and the only station I would listen too when 99x turned teeny. Ever since then, Dave has turned into an organinc acoustic-guitar centered station. How much Jon Mayer, James Blunt, Deathcab and James Morrison can we listen too? They’ve lost it. As for me, XM in my new car is paid for for another year, and I haven’t turned on ATL FM in 7 months! Good riddance!
By FreeRadioOnly
October 28, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this
Welcome Back Orf!!! We have missed you in the morning.
By Ham
October 28, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
Adam Carolla’s show is the funniest I’ve ever heard but you obviously can’t do it live on the east coast in the morning. Lex and Terry is the next best option but it doesn’t fit the format. I can’t imagine Drunk B!tch Friday on Dave FM.
By Jo Polniazcek
October 28, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
Jimmy Baron was on “The Facts of Life”—that is reason enough to have him back!
By SMS
October 28, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
I know whta they can do, take the Morning Mess from Star 94 and bring Steve & Viki back to Star 94!
By SMS
October 28, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
I know what they can do, take the Morning Mess from Star 94 and bring Steve & Viki back to Star 94!
By Pablo
October 28, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this
Wow. I leave town for a couple of weeks, and when I return, the only morning show that was almost tolerable is gone. I for one cannot stand the stupid banter or the sexually charged humor early in the morning. I really miss Kelly and Alpha… Oh well; I guess its CDs while driving to work for me.
By steve from yellowstone
October 28, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
You need to get Opie and Anthony on down here they would kill all of these lame radio shows we have.
O and A
By Carla
October 28, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
I love the music Dave FM plays, but I definitely stopped listening after they brought Zak and Jane in. Jane was okay, but Zak’s voice is not suited for radio!
By Yashvent
October 28, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
Thank you for cancelling Zakk & Jane from your morning show, it never was very entertaining.Your next mone should be to dump Mara Davis, the most obnoxious woman I have ever heard on the radio.How has she lasted soooooooooooooo long?Get real & give her the ax, pleeeeese!!
By Cindy
October 28, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
Tim Orff is the GREATEST!!!!!
By Cindy
October 28, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this
Tim Orff is the GREATEST!!!!!
By bfred
October 28, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
This is the morning format that made Dave FM successful in the first place. At the time it launched there was very little talk and a great selection of music. Once it got to the point where I didn’t hear a single song during my 20-minute commute I tuned out. Unless a station has world-class, can’t-miss morning show personalities, it will be far better off sticking to music. People like music, advertisers like people, radio stations make their money off advertising. Simple concept!
By Sandy Springs citizen
October 28, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this
First, I love the station Dave FM as a whole. Mara Davis makes me laugh every day! Now that this change has happened I still feel that most of the ATL stations need to realize this is still the South (even though it is a true melting pot) and I have not heard a new personality that really connects with me a Georgia born listener in ages. From Zakk, the Morning Mess and most of the Bert Show none of them seem to be able to do this.
By PAP
October 28, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this
Dave FM is a great radio station when it focuses on playing music. Mara Davis is the best DJ (very knowledgable) I will continue to listen as long as they don’t try to compete with those stupid morning shows
By PJ
October 28, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this
They need to put Leslie back on the air. She’s the only morning DJ they’ve ever had that knows and appreciates music.
By Jan
October 28, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this
This is a big loss for radio. I listened to Zakk because I really enjoyed his show even though I do not like the music mix on Dave FM. Now there is absolutely no reason to listen to the station. Ten months is not enough time for anybody to get a foothold in a new market or to move ratings. Dave FM’s loss…
By froggy
October 28, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
Thank goodness. Wish no ill on Zakk, (or anyone in this economy) but the guy was here how long and he still pronounced the city AtlanTTa (dude, drop the second T) and the team was the FaLLcuns. Unbelievably annoying and clearly he didn’t sync with this market. Radio is all about the voice, and the personality, and both were just sorely lacking. Let the music play — a good solution.
By Bob
October 28, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this
All the DJ’s in Atlanta are terrible. Don Imus is terrible. Oppie and Anthony are beyond terrible. I have Sirius. I listen to Howard every morning and Bubba the Love Sponge every afternoon. Bubba the Love Sponge does a “free radio” show out of Tampa that is also picked up in Jacksonville. He is #1 in both markets. Bring him here and you have a shot. My recomendation to everyone is to just cough up the 2 days in lunch money and get Sirius for the year.
By rckr
October 28, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
Hey now, how about a little compassion these are human beings we are talking about. There are more polite ways to give your opinion then tearing down someone else. Think about if this was your brother or sister or best friend. Criticism is a part of life everyone gets that but do we have to be so brutual? is this what our country has become? Hate breeders?
By Pam
October 28, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
When are the d** suits gonna realize people hate traditional “morning radio”? The fake hilarity and schoolboy pranks are truly lame….
By whatfor
October 28, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this
If you really want to improve morning ratings get The Greaseman back - I think he’s crude at times (no, often) but he sure drew a crowd. The problem with Dave-fm is - it has sucked since taking over the old Z-93. Hey - does anybody remember Ross and Wilson from Z-93s heyday in the late 70s?? Of course, they were fired for a mean spirited comment that I will not go into, but if you were in the ATL in the late 70s early 80s you know what I’m talking about. But there were hardley any better radio duo than those guys.
By sedonya
October 28, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
two letters: XM
By Laura
October 28, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this
Thank you Dave! I can now listen again in the mornings. PLEASE bring back Holly Firfur with Orff. That was the best mornings they had! Music a little banter and Hollywood Dirt and every once in awhile Denzel.
By me
October 28, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
Now, please start playing music outside the box: Lucinda Williams, Bjork, Over the Rhine, She and Him, to name a few…..Please start fresh…..
I heart DaveFM
By Laura
October 28, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
Thank you Dave! I can now listen again in the mornings. PLEASE bring back Holly Firfur with Orff. That was the best mornings they had! Music.. a little banter and Hollywood Dirt and every once in awhile Denzel.
By AlanB
October 28, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
Bring back Holly!!!!!
By FED UP WITH RADIO
October 28, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
PLEASE DO NOT, I REPETE DO NOT BRING BACK FIRFUR…UGH, AND ORFF HAS GOT TO GO!!! I DO NOT THINK THAT THERE IS AN INTELLEGENT BONE IN HIS BODY. HE IS PLAIN STUPID!!! His comments are not up to par. Firfur thought she was cooler then anyone and if you noticed she never really talk to Orff, because he could not carry on an inteligent conversation.
By Atlanta Cracker
October 28, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this
Bring back Z93 #1 in music and fun! How bout having Tom Shane and D. Geller & Sons in the morning? I’m sure with their energy and personas the show would be at the top.
By Delaine
October 28, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
YAY! Please, please focus on the music and someone who knows Atlanta….. Where’s Leslie from 99X when we need her.
By Atlanta Cracker
October 28, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this
Bring back Z93 #1 in music and fun! How bout having Tom Shane and D. Geller & Sons in the morning? I’m sure with their energy and personas the show would be at the top.
By Atlanta Cracker
October 28, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
How bout having Tom Shane and D. Geller & Sons in the morning? I’m sure with their energy and personas the show would be at the top.
By Jess
October 28, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
Hey- Fed up with radio— go buy an IPod instead of spewing idiotic nonsense. Orff is not stupid he is hilarious— and just because you think Holly thought she was cooler, is probably because you were the guy who was the geek who had no friends in high school.. She is AWESOME.. GROW UP. Or better yet.. go listen to the Morning Mess.
By samuri
October 28, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this
Thank goodness! Why do they think we want to listen to damn Yankees in the A? ORFF was the biggest Yankee of all.
By Doobie-smoking 99X mourner
October 28, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this
Let’s bring back all of the 60-year-old farts from 99X: Steve Craig, Grammie Fram, Sean Demery, Will Pendarvis, Rick Stacy, Jimmy Baron and Steve Barnes!
Then we can get our TSL up because we’ll play music you’ve never heard of and bore the audience to sleep!
YAY 99X!
By PTC DAWG
October 28, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
Here’s a HINT…play MUSIC!!!!!!!
By CG
October 28, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
You know FED your opinion could hold water if you could actually spell correctly. But of course, you’re into intelligent conversation. At least you got the guy’s name right; however, it’s Firfer.
It’s nice to have music back on in the mornings, it was gone a little too long.
By Mary
October 28, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this
Hey Mr. Dave FM Program Director - see how many of us are begging for a more creative playlist and less blabber in the morning? Now’s your chance to do the right thing. Let Orff be himself and play what he wants. You’ll get a much better show for it. Come to think of it, let all the DJs on your station have some creative play input.
By Mary
October 28, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this
Hey Mr. Dave FM Program Director - see how many of us are begging for a more creative playlist and less blabber in the morning? Now’s your chance to do the right thing. Let Orff be himself and play what he wants. You’ll get a much better show for it. Come to think of it, let all the DJs on your station have some creative play input.
By FED UP WITH RADIO
October 28, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this
Hey Jess, For one thing I am not a guy, I am a girl, who had lost of friends. And you know what, I do have an Ipod that I do listen to most of the time and that is the reason I do not listen to dave FM is because of Firfur & Orff. Love you Margo & Mara!
By Nathan Gilbert
October 28, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this
There is very little on air talent available anywhere, not just in Atlanta. Dave FM is lucky to have Mara Davis but she knows when to stop talking and play the music. The Regular Guys are a new find for me and they are usually quite funny, especially with the addition of Southside Steve. They are probably the only morning show that I can listen to because they are actually capable of quite a few laughs.
By FED UP WITH RADIO
October 28, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
Hey Jess, For one thing I am not a guy, I am a girl, who had lost of friends. And you know what, I do have an Ipod that I do listen to most of the time and that is the reason I do not listen to dave FM is because of Firfur & Orff. Love you Margo & Mara!
By FED UP WITH RADIO
October 28, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this
Hey Jess, For one thing I am not a guy, I am a girl, who had lots of friends. And you know what, I do have an Ipod that I do listen to most of the time and that is the reason I do not listen to dave FM is because of Firfur & Orff. Love you Margo & Mara!
By WOW
October 28, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this
WOW. Atlanta is tough. Zakk & Jane didn’t have enough time to unpack and settle. I don’t like hearing a ton of chatter in the AM either, but I started listening to DAVE FM because they played a mix of old and new music- even the old music was FRESH. I think this station is falling into the habit of playing the same music over and over again. I had a day off a couple of weeks ago and listened to the same song NINE times between 8am - 8pm. The only reasons I keep listening to this station is for the noon hour and the 5pm to 6pm hour. That’s the only time during the week we get away from the programmed routine. I like the advice from the guy that mentioned XRT. That truly is a station that knows what it is doing. I wish Zakk & Jane only the best. You never had a chance here, sorry.
By WXRT
October 28, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this
WXRT all the way! Where the music is still hand picked by the DJ’s. The only station I listen to when I am at home. Never get tired of the same ol, same ol. Come on Mr. Dave FM look into this radio station.
By Ny Nick
October 28, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this
Atlanta Radio Needs a Change Same Stuff every day…..Check out the Video Opinion!!! Copy and Paste into URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29AUd0ZRUAQ
By Sonia
October 28, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this
I echo the sentiments.. play more music in the morning- Keep Orff on mornings- bring Holly back for the news and the Hollywood Headlines- let Denzel do traffic- and add more rock songs. No matter what you do, you’ve already made a good move saying goodbye to Zack and Jane. Just give us back what we had before them!!
By William Lumberg
October 28, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this
Orff, is exactly the change that DaveFM lacked… He is the personality that will capture Atlanta’s early radio listeners..
~ M Bolton
By William Lumberg
October 28, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this
Orff, is exactly the change that DaveFM lacked… He is the personality that will capture Atlanta’s early radio listeners..
~ M Bolton
By Jess
October 28, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this
FED- You lost your friends? so sorry…. point made.
By rckr
October 28, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this
Hey now, Lets try to remember that these are real people with feelings. Critiscm is expected but can it be done in a matter that is not degrading. Try to think if this was your mom, sister, brother, best friend. Is this what America has come to? Critiscm with brutality, words that kill?
By 2NAHNTR
October 28, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this
Helloooooo…. Bring back the GREASEMAN…. He was the best the station ever had.
By Snellvillian
October 28, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this
Did anyone hear Rich “Sully” Sullivan got divorced? I hear he cheated on his wife & got busted.
By dibob
October 28, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this
Mara Davis “knows when to stop talking and play the music”??? Since when??? Now that Zakk is gone, if it weren’t for Mara, I’d tune to Z93 during the day. Mara talks way too much about nothing whatsoever and takes way too long to make any point when she talks.
When she and Dunham were on Z93 mornings, I listened as she stepped all over an interview with Alex Cooley. And, when Dunham got the chance to interview Stephen King, and was SO obviously in awe, instead of allowing Dunham his moment, she had to break in and ask some stupid question that was totally out of context with the purpose of Stephen King’s interview in the first place.
So, please don’t tell me how great and wonderful Mara is. She apparently knows where the bodies are buried.
By Scratch
October 29, 2008 7:05 AM | Link to this
Why would anyone who listens exclusively to satellite radio bother to read this blog, let alone post?
By Duncan
October 29, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
I really do feel sorry for Zak and Jane - losing a job sucks, and there’s a good chance they have a non-compete that will keep them out of the Atlanta market. I never really liked their show, but I don’t think it was any better or worse than any of the other stupid morning commute shows.
I’m sure one of the reasons Zak got the job was his NFL knowledge, since DAVE lost the use of local boy Matt Chernoff last Thanksgiving when he was canned by 790The Zone (but you can now hear him in the mornings on 680AM).
I like Orf well enough, and he’s local so that’s a bonus; Sully’s show got better when they took away the 80s hour every day, Margot’s show is always good to hear. I love the Radio Free Lunch (though if you think that it’s a break from DAVE’s playlist guidelines you are fooling yourself). What I actually need from Mara is less talk about what was on the TV, because I’m going to get that from people at work (and tune it out there, too).
For all you people complaining that Atlanta doesn’t have a “real” rock station, complaining to DAVE is pointless, they’re officially “Adult Album Alternative” - Atlanta has 96.1, 97.1 and 100.1 - if you don’t like what those “Classic Rock” format stations are playing, complain to them, since complaining to DAVE is like calling the Falcons to let them know you think te Braves middle relief sucks.
Along with everyone else I’m for more music, I’ll get my news and entertainment online, thankyouverymuch.
That might be the way to go, actually - improve the website with current affairs and entertainment news and drive people to listen online at work.
Come on, DAVE, think creatively about who your listeners are, and where we actually live.
By Trevor
October 29, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this
I also think that Zakk was awful, so much so that I switched to The Bert Show. I think people should have a clue whether they are right for a job before they take it. I just hope and PRAY they DON’T bring back Steve Barnes, I would listen to a dentist drill before listening to him. He was such a Tool!
By Michele
October 30, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this
Finally a radio station in the morning that plays music!! All that talking, especially about sports, is boring. If I want the news or talk, I go to A.M. where the talk is more interesting.
By Michele
October 30, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this
Finally a radio station in the morning that plays music!! All that talking, especially about sports, is boring. If I want the news or talk, I go to A.M. where the talk is more interesting.
By Loyal to Dave
October 30, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this
Yes!!! No more Zach & Jane! Nice folks but bor-ing. Orf’s about the same!
Now, please put Jimmy Barron in the morning slot!
By Rusty Pecker
October 30, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this
I cant wait to see the headline “Bye bye Regular Guys”.
By Ann
October 30, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this
Jimmy Barron and Yvonne hosted this past summer and they were awesome!! I loved Jimmy when he was on 99x with Leslie and Barnes and definitely think he would bring life back to the station! Please re-hire him with Yvonne or Leslie! Also the format changed somehow this past year and I dont even have it saved anymore in my car. It is too mellow now! Please go back to 80s, 90s and 2000’s Rock! Since we dont have 99x anymore on the radio we need something to fill that void while riding in car. It was a good mix of older rock my age group (30s) grew up with but not the oldies that has been played out to much over the years! So much music out there that needs to be played. Variety is the best in radio!
By Ineeda Mann
November 2, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this
Mornings on Atlanta radio have long been boring orations of mindless dribble. I preferred Orff and his music-centric program, and then Dave FM blew its point-of-difference for more witless, oral defecation. As one who has lived in other major markets nationwide, I have enjoyed those major morning shows for what they were: local to their market. Godspeed to Zakk, but he needed to go if Dave FM’s credo of ‘music matters here’ has any chance of being adhered to. Orff is local, Orff has a following (myself included), and Orff is relevant to the programming and spirit of what Dave FM originally set itself out to be. Congratulations, Orff! Welcome home.
By Ineeda Mann
November 2, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this
Mornings on Atlanta radio have long been boring orations of mindless dribble. I preferred Orff and his music-centric program, and then Dave FM blew its point-of-difference for more witless, oral defecation. As one who has lived in other major markets nationwide, I have enjoyed those major morning shows for what they were: local to their market. Godspeed to Zakk, but he needed to go if Dave FM’s credo of ‘music matters here’ has any chance of being adhered to. Orff is local, Orff has a following (myself included), and Orff is relevant to the programming and spirit of what Dave FM originally set itself out to be. Congratulations, Orff! Welcome home.
By pri
November 3, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this
Thank goodness!! I’m sorry that Zakk & Jane are now unemployed but I missed Orff in the a.m. No need for idiotic banter and constant interviews with personalities whose opinion I couldn’t care less about.
MUSIC, ORFF & DENZEL is all I need!!
By Ratfink
November 4, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this
The zakk tyler morning show is no longer on my radio I can now listen and go whoa! I hear music on the go no more zakk…no no no! 92.9….way to go!
By rsg
November 4, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this
I actually like Zak-altho I’m from Pittsburgh-a city as big as Atlanta doesn’t really have good morning shows. I think Leslie Fram was the most knowledgeable person in Atlanta with music and news!!! Hire her with Axel; and Denzel on traffic-your ratings should go up. with the 30+ group
By musicman
November 4, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
I’m all for more music. Just mix it up. We don’t need another Fleetwood-Tramp station (97.1). I’ll bet you $20 if went out to the car right now, one of these groups will be on…Fleetwood mac, Supertramp, Eagles.
By HG
November 5, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this
Glad Zakk is gone. It drove me insane how he pronounces the football team as “Felcons” instead of “Falcons.”
Love Orff and more music. Even when he was with Firfir I thought why don’t we hear more of him, he’s knowledgeable about music and funny without being over the top.
By HG
November 5, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this
Glad Zakk is gone. It drove me insane how he pronounces the football team as “Felcons” instead of “Falcons.”
Love Orff and more music. Even when he was with Firfir I thought why don’t we hear more of him, he’s knowledgeable about music and funny without being over the top.
By jp
November 6, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this
YAY!!! Now I can listen to Dave FM all day and not fear the chance of zakk tyler being on the air. Can’t blame him for being terrible, the person that should be fired is the person that hired him.
By bettybrap
November 7, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this
I love Orff! Zakk and Jane were not horrible, but I like more music! Yeah!
By dpf
November 11, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this
Keep it as it is - music, traffic, music, traffic, music, music, no talk, no jimmy-he just likes to hear himself talk, no former 99x, by the time mara comes on it is okay to hear a little commentary regarding the song just played or about to be played.
By Gregg
November 12, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this
Dennis Miller: Pittsburgh guy, funny. Michael Keaton: Pittsburgh guy, funny. Zakk Tyler: Pittsburgh guy, NOT funny.
By Rob
November 12, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this
Since arriving in Atlanta 4 years ago from the UK DaveFm has been my favorite and possible the only station I listened to, until Dave Barns left. The station replaced him with Holly Firfur (who has no business on radio) and then with the most annoying Zak Tyler. I’m finally glad to see the replaced these jokers with a professional DJ like, Orff!
Now I can tune of the other rubbish and lock in on DaveFM again!
By Ellen
November 16, 2008 12:28 AM | Link to this
I don’t care what anybody says, I loved the Zak/Tyler morning show. I don’t listen to DaveFM any longer because I want to hear talk/contest/etc….. I thought they were really good. What are the ratings looking like now? I’m only too sure they are sucking!!!!!!!!!!! So over to the REG.Guys I go. ………..adios! Miss you Zak/Tyler!!! :(
By tom
November 17, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
I promise to listen to the commercials, if you keep the music. Sully or Orf are good by me.
By fb
November 20, 2008 6:56 AM | Link to this
I can’t believe that so many people actually want to listen to a morning show..prank calls, stupid contests? Is this what people want to fill their minds with in the am? RADIO FREE MUSIC…why is that so hard for radios to accomplish? All these ridiculous morning shows..The morning mess? Seriously who came up with that crap?
By KJ
December 1, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this
And yet Mara is still there? She must have the goods on someone.
By Georgie
December 4, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this
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By Earlsworld
December 9, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
Who gives a damn about DAVE-fm the worst morning show by far is that stuttering turkey neck lesbian Don Imus, get him the hell off the air
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January 18, 2009 3:33 AM | Link to this
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January 18, 2009 3:34 AM | Link to this
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January 18, 2009 3:35 AM | Link to this
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