Congratulations To WAAF MD Mistress Carrie!

[Neanderpaul]

Named Radio & Records' 2006 Active Rock Music Director Of The Year today in Dallas!

Good for her!!!

That means she's the best in America. You can argue it all you want, but she's got the trophy! I'm sure nobody's more surprised than she is.

Nice job!

 

[bostonrose]

Named Radio & Records' 2006 Active Rock Music Director Of The Year today in Dallas!

Good for her!!!

That means she's the best in America. You can argue it all you want, but she's got the trophy! I'm sure nobody's more surprised than she is.

Nice job!

she is not surprised,
she is just full of herself

 

[Varulven]

If anyone thinks these alleged "awards" are anything but political, they are fooling themselves.

Radio & Records is now owned by VNU Media which owns Billboard. Let's do a quick google search
on VNU Media and Entercom - oh, look what pops up - it's ADWEEK

Entercom Buys 16 Outlets for $292 Mil.
August 21, 2006
By Katy Bachman
http://www.marketingymedios.com/mar...15309/168887094/6/7005/7005/7002/7002/7005/-1

which is owned by...you guessed it...VNU Media.

The point is: What makes WAAF so different, so groundbreaking, that a "Mistress Carrie" gets noteriety?
These mega corporations owning all the marbles makes all the "awards" so suspect. At least when Ron Artest sang in Atlanta at the Billboard Conference (VNU again) we all knew WEA was feeding us classy little sandwiches while some basketball player tried his hand at hip-hop. Who at Entercom wanted to give
Mistress Carrie a boost?

Travel from state to state and nothing differentiates WAAF from the other pedestrian, cookie-cutter, bland products disguised as radio stations.

When a John Sebastian created his "All Led Zeppelin all the time" format in the 1980s, WCOZ crushed all competition for awhile. When John H. Garabedian played "Maggie Mae" and other songs, on the difficult to hear (comparatively) WMEX 1510 AM - he became legend. Within a month when someone asks "Who's the 2006 Active Rock Music Director of the Year" they'll get the same answer as "Name me three bands who participated in the 2006 WBCN Rock & Roll Rumble."

It would be nice for "awards" to be given to people who make substantial contributions to radio - who have the guts, the nerve (and the verve) to play local music repeatedly, give great songs they find on the internet a legitimate shot at getting airplay - someone who can entertain the audience with quality music - not just going through the motions because of that being dictated from on high.

"Congrats" to Mistress Carrie? When Mistress Carrie finds the next Aerosmith or Cars as Maxanne Sartori did, I will send her congratulations. Until that time, it's a hollow victory with no lasting effect other than something nice she can show CBS or Greater Media or Clear Channel when the time comes that Entercom no longer needs her services.

Music Directors who have the guts to deliver the new hits - to find us the next "Teen Spirit" - that's someone who should get an award.

Can you do it, Mistress Carrie? Or is the award for someone who knows how to shut her mouth, not step out of line, and be a loyal soldier. Hey, Halliburton will give an "award" if a victimized/injured employee in Iraq promises not to sue! SUCH A DEAL!

 

[Brooklyndon]

this vnu media, how many stations did they sell to other broadcasters? was entercom their only sell side connection, or did perhaps infinity buy 50 stations from them?

 

[Varulven]

As far as I know Entercom hasn't purchased any stations from VNU - VNU is the major media that allegedly reports on all radio via Radio & Records. It has all become so blurred no one knows who owns what and where the conflict starts (or where it ends, for that matter). The problem is these "awards" are given to a select few corporations because of what the business has become: CLOSED. One big insider's club.

 

[automationasphyxiation]

With all due respect to Mistress Cary, this award means that the radio and record community likes her. So, in some respects, she is the best - the best at engratiating herself to her peers and the record community.

These awards are highly political. Sometimes they reflect accomplishments...more often they reflect popularity. I've seen many people vote across company lines and vote for people they know personally, rather than taking the time to investigate every nominee's accomplishments and talents. I'm certainly guilty of this.

 

[Ron Jippey]

Named Radio & Records' 2006 Active Rock Music Director Of The Year today in Dallas!

Good for her!!!

That means she's the best in America. You can argue it all you want, but she's got the trophy! I'm sure nobody's more surprised than she is.

Nice job!

Yes indeed, congrats!

 

[Neanderpaul]

With no due respect to the esteemed journalist (it's earned, and quite frankly listening to him badmouth, having no knowledge, nor having done any research on the career of the individual he's commenting on, he doesn't deserve it), Florida band Shinedown wouldn't have anywhere near the career they're currently building were Carrie not to have had them in-studio performing an absolutely amazing cover of Skynrd's "Simple Man." That on-air performance kick started national interest in that band. So much so, that their label ushered them in to a studio to cut a version of the song for inclusion on a re-release of their debut CD "Leave A Whisper", which has sold well over 1 million more CDs than the cable-access host/scribe ever sold during his music career. That alone is impressive enough in the current radio environment. However, in her (I believe) 13 years witrh WAAF, she's also championed Avenged Sevenfold, currently considered the "next big thing" in heavy rock, early on. Slipknot, before anyone knew who they were. Stone Sour, who've just released potentially the hard rock CD of the year, Black Label Society, who sell more CDs in Boston than most places in the United States due to her support. And before you pull the "what local band did she ever expose?" card...which, by the way means ZERO in the grand scheme...I present the multi-platinum Godsmack, and proving talent exists west of Woburn too...Western Massachusetts' Staind. No, she was not Music Director for WAAF during the whole time. Just as Mark Parenteau wasn't BCN's MD when he "discovered" comedians way back when the journalist was a struggling local musician, trying to make his way.

Just because you may not be aware of the woman's accomplishments, doesn't make them any less valid in the music industry. For someone who prides himself on being a "music journalist"...our cable-access host has truly spoken out with extreme negativity on a subject before doing his homework. Shoddy journalism. The kind he is so quick to criticize when it's done by others.

Carrie doesn't need me to defend her. But, I readily do because she is not only good, she is my friend. I congratulate her, and should she be made aware of the critic's commentary, I'd advise her to, as always, consider the source.

 

[Varulven]

Ahhh Godsmack

Yes, Sully's first major interview was most likely when he was drummer in Meliah Rage on my WCGY produced show "The Demo That Got The Deal"tm. Glad WAAF could pick up on talent I first brought to 50,000 watt radio.
1992.

We also were the FIRST station in the world to play Aimee Mann's "I Should've Known" (Imago Records) as we got the retail disc before it hit any radio (our coup was noted in Billboard magazine), and we played Letters To Cleo when they got their publishing deal with Famous Music (Gulf & Western) as I was in Jerry Love's office in New York and he told me he had signed them before ANYONE knew or had picked up on it.

That was the real work that you just don't see today.

But please note that ANY criticism - justified criticism of people in radio - is viewed as "bad mouthing without research" or "sniping". They shouldn't be in the RADIO business if they can't take objective criticism.

I sign my name to my criticism of WAAF, and stand by it. Those who are too cowardly (or too ashamed) of their names or their "resume" just lack the credibility. It is noted.


PAUL MARSHALL WRITES:

And before you pull the "what local band did she ever expose?" card...which, by the way means ZERO in the grand scheme...I present the multi-platinum Godsmack, and proving talent exists west of Woburn too...Western Massachusetts' Staind. No, she was not Music Director for WAAF during the whole time. Just as Mark Parenteau wasn't BCN's MD when he "discovered" comedians way back when the journalist was a struggling local musician, trying to make his way.

THE DIFFERENCE IS THAT MAXANNE BROKE AEROSMITH AND THE CARS; OEDIPUS BROKE til tuesday - I give the devil his due.

PAUL WRITES:

Just because you may not be aware of the woman's accomplishments, doesn't make them any less valid in the music industry.

THE QUESTION WAS - WHO DID SHE DISCOVER AND BREAK. ANYONE CAN PLAY A RECORD THAT MAJOR LABELS FORCE DOWN THE COLLECTIVE THROATS OF RADIO.

Carrie doesn't need me to defend her. But, I readily do because she is not only good, she is my friend. I congratulate her, and should she be made aware of the critic's commentary, I'd advise her to, as always, consider the source.

THE PERSON WHO HAD THE JOB SHE GOT?

 

[Varulven]

P.S.

(notice how the discussion is disrupted by a DJANGO who won't discuss Carrie - the person in the thread).


THE DIFFERENCE IS THAT MAXANNE BROKE AEROSMITH AND THE CARS; OEDIPUS BROKE til tuesday - I give the devil his due. THIS ISN'T AN INDICTMENT OF CARRIE'S SUCCESS OR FAILURE, IT IS AN INDICTMENT OF BIG BUSINESS TAKING OVER RADIO AND HANDING OUT SILLY AWARDS TO ITSELF.

PAUL WRITES:

Just because you may not be aware of the woman's accomplishments, doesn't make them any less valid in the music industry.

THE QUESTION WAS - WHO DID SHE DISCOVER AND BREAK. ANYONE CAN PLAY A RECORD THAT MAJOR LABELS FORCE DOWN THE COLLECTIVE THROATS OF RADIO.

Carrie doesn't need me to defend her. But, I readily do because she is not only good, she is my friend. I congratulate her, and should she be made aware of the critic's commentary, I'd advise her to, as always, consider the source.

SOMEONE WHO WAS WRITING ABOUT RADIO IN MUSICIAN'S BACK IN 1978, 1979 BEFORE YOU WERE EVEN OUT OF GRADE SCHOOL, PAUL.

 

[Ron Jippey]

"I'm someone, really, I'm someone"....

Jesus Christ on a bike, every thread devolves into a battle between the self-perceived great impressario and his astounding resume and everyone else.

I wonder about something--most truly successful people are property owners of some means. Would the "Sol Hurok of Eastern Massachusetts" care to regale us with his mansion-like digs or his grand portfolio?

Doubt it--like his media presence, they don't exist.

 

[automationasphyxiation]

Its quite possible that Carrie is the best Music Director in the Country...its also quite possible that she has the best PR and the most friends.

Carrie doesn't need me to defend her. But, I readily do because she is not only good, she is my friend. I congratulate her, and should she be made aware of the critic's commentary, I'd advise her to, as always, consider the source.

Thank you for helping prove my point that these awards are as much about popularity as they are about talent. Neanderpaul, you've qualified that Carrie is your friend, as well as some of her accomplishments. (though Shinedown ain't Zeppelin, 'nor Skynyrd for that fact). Perhaps you took the time to review the music flow and artist discoveries from the other nominated MD's, but I suggest that most place their vote based on who they know - and more importantly, who adds THEIR records. In many cases the winners of these awards represent radio stations who are not getting ratings, and in some cases losing to a cross-street competitors. The difference is that the winners play the PR game by taking the label junkets, adding the stiffs, and sending their mug off to the trades every time a band flies into Logan.

 

[Neanderpaul]

Re: Ahhh Godsmack

Yes, Sully's first major interview was most likely when he was drummer in Meliah Rage on my WCGY produced show "The Demo That Got The Deal"tm. Glad WAAF could pick up on talent I first brought to 50,000 watt radio.
1992.

Actually, The above is also (once again) factually incorrect.

Sully played in a local Boston band called Seka, who appeared at the 1991 WBCN Rock n' Roll Rumble. The band were forced, due to a lawsuit from the adult film performer, to change their name to Strip Mind. That band released a full CD on Sire Records. Sully played drums only as a temporary fill-in with Meliah Rage in 1992 and his work appears on the recently released "Unfinished Business" CD. Seka had already been together, played for WBCN, and recorded their CD by the time of this alleged "first major interview".

Carrie (along with another former WAAF employee) were instrumental in breaking Godsmack, as well as the previously mentioned acts. The critic doesn't work in radio, and therefore wouldn't know the industry's current machinations. His criticism lacks merit/credibility due to this lack of real modern-day experience.

 

[Big_Bunny]

I think most of the slammers here are confusing Carrie's work as a DJ with her work as an MD. I think she does a pretty good job as MD although I have never much cared for her show.

 

[Varulven]

1)"factually incorrect" - Sully was interviewed on 93.7 FM when he was a drummer. It was my portion of the program - "Demo That Got The Deal". I have the playlist and the aircheck from that Sunday evening.

2)What is factually incorrect is "Django" (brother of Brooklyndon, cousin of Ron Jippey) trying to say anyone who disagrees with Neanderpaul is me. Since I was on deadline last night this computer is the only place I've been doing my writing. The moderators know the ISP situation - automationasphyxiation could be Howie Carr while Ron Jippey - if you remove the letters between n and e - spells out ROY, former WBCN "employee" in the retail department.

My criticism of this is quite clear: Paul Marshall, a Music Director at one Entercom Station - fired by WAAF, posts something about another Entercom employee, Mistress Carrie. Both are employees in management positions. The "award" is one of those things that the industry hands out to people as an insider's popularity contest. My evidence is that former program directors/music directors John Garabedian, Maxanne Sartori, John Sebastian, all did things of major, major substance. Even Mike Harrison, who was on Keith Olbermann two or three nights ago, who is TALKERS MAGAZINE, and who spoke at my Spring Music Conference at the World Trade Center back in the day (he was our keynote speaker; Rob Barnett was also on a panel) - these individuals do things that have an effect on the business. When a criticism is launched at a Mistress Carrie, the best way for her to show she's got what it takes is to launch the next Aerosmith. Taking the low road is attacking the messenger. That Paul Marshall is employed by WAAF, started the thread, and viciously went after a constructive criticism speaks volumes about the cronyism.

Entercom employee Paul Marshall comes back in total defensive mode, attacks the messenger, and a symphony of people with no names extend their claws and do the same. The question still stands: why hasn't a WAAF"fan" with a real name alerted us to WAAF's "award"? If an industry professional like Paul Walker or Casablance or a fan like AKLes had come up with the thread I wouldn't have viewed it with as much skepticism: vis-a-vis an insider Entercom Employee promoting Entercom Employee. Paul was absolutely vicious that I would dare criticize something he would publish about a fellow employee - promoting Entercom. Total conflict of interest with little or no objectivity. You see, they are "friends." He admitted it.

In this very closed industry, how essential are these dog and pony show pats on the back?

The industry is much too tight. If FMQB or HITS or TALKERS MAGAZINE gave the award it might have a little more merit. These BIG corporations like VNU Media, Entercom, Clear Channel - they make the decisions.
Like George W. Bush said he's "the Decider." If he wants to decide, well, it's a free country last I heard.
We don't have to accept the "decision". And we certainly should be able to discuss it without being called "El Diablo", thank you Mr. Chavez (and thank you for calling Bush El Diablo, Mr. Chavez. We do appreciate it!)


There are music directors in Boston who deserve an award - who have done things much more substantial. That's all I'm saying. If WFNX pushes a Tracy Bonham into the spotlight, where's the "award"? WFNX won't garner the alleged "respect" because this is now one big insider's game. It's not good for the listener, it's not good for the industry longterm.

 

[Brooklyndon]

1. while Ron Jippey - if you remove the letters between n and e - spells out ROY, former WBCN "employee" in the retail department.




#2 There are music directors in Boston who deserve an award - who have done things much more substantial. That's all I'm saying. If WFNX pushes a Tracy Bonham into the spotlight, where's the "award"?

#1. let's read this one good and hard, and try to avoid laughing.

#2 Actually, Tracy Bonham was only in heavy rotation on WAAF for like months and months before FNX picked up on it.

 

[Varulven]

Which Tracy Bonham record? If you check the facts it was WFNX that discovered her (I'm not talking about Boston Product or Carmelita's fine work on WAAF).

Carmelita should get the award as WAAF's most established (been on the air the longest) DJ. She's been there longer than Hillman, right?

The thing that upsets me about WFNX was - after they helped launch her career, they ignored her wonderful album with the song "Second Wind." Brett Milano wrote a Phoenix piece about WFNX ignoring Tracy - it was well written and stunning: the newspaper attacking its own radio station for not promoting what I consider possibly her finest work to date.

 

[Brooklyndon]

AAF was playing "Mother Mother" or whatever her lame song was in heavy heavy rotation every morning on Hillman, Cruze was busy playing No Doubt and Red hot Chilli Peppers. WAAF both discovered and promated her.

let look at WAAF's influence on rock radio now....ahm CBS Radio essentially copied here model...aka shock talk with O@A and Nu-metal/Rap Rock.

Whether we like the music or find it beneath us is of little consequence, rock is just starting to recover from the pall that Mistress Carrie had a hand in lifting thereover. She deserves the recognition, and just because some investment bank sold stations to entercom is of little consequence, because the recognition is of little marketable value. it might help develop a deeper lead list, but in the end its listeners number that will close the sales, and thats the fact jack.

 

[REDHEADFOXX1]

WHY IS IT THAT PEOPLE HAVE TO RUIN EVERYTHING FOR EVERYONE ELSE??? CAN'T ANYONE BESIDES PAUL BE HAPPY FOR HER? MISTRESS CARRIE COMPLETELY DESERVES THIS AWARD. SHE HAS BUSTED HER ASS FOR EVERYTHING SHE HAS ACCOMPLISHED. SHES HARD WORKING AND DEDICATED TO HER CAREER & SHE IS A HUGE PART OF WHY THE STATION SOUNDS AS GOOD AS IT DOES. YEAH SHE MAY HAVE ALOT OF FRIENDS & CONNECTIONS BUT ITS BECAUSE SHE GOT OUT THERE, GOT IN PEOPLES FACES & PROVED SHE REALLY IS THE BADDEST BITCH IN BOSTON. CAN'T WE ALL JUST BE HAPPY FOR HER? PERSONALLY, I LOVE HER SHOW & THINK SHE IS AN INCREDIBLE WOMAN. CONGRATS CARRIE...YOU DESERVE IT...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK...YOU ROCK!!!!!

 

[Varulven]

Red Head Fox 1 - thank you for your very first post. People can be happy for M.C., people can criticize the entire Awards procedure. that's what makes for debate.

RE: Tracy Bonham


The Burdens of Being Upright. "Mother Mother" was the radio hit but in 1995 she released Liverpool Sessions and that most likely got WFNX airplay way before everyone else jumped on the bandwagon.

Where is WAAF in its support of Tracy Bonham (on Rounder Records) now? Here's Mistress Carrie's big chance to help a woman singer/songwriter artist out in her own area.