So, I dial up the streaming link on North Florida’s “WOW-FM” this afternoon and who do I hear? JoJo Kincaid! No, not a shameless imitator. I’m talking about THE JoJo Kincaid, CHR Jock Extraordinaire!
In 1989, I was doing afternoons on Q94 in Bend, Oregon. JoJo Cookin’ Kincaid was doing afternoons at Q106 in San Diego. I would send my friend in San Diego 10-packs of blank 90 minute cassettes. He would fill them up with JoJo’s shows and mail them back to me. His energy, personality, and timing was impeccable.
I’ve been listening to “WOW-FM” (actually WYGC-FM 104.9) for about a month now. These folks get it. They’re doing a personality-oriented approach to Classic Hits. Not the same 400 songs with voicetracks and liner cards. Instead, “WOW-FM” features real, live air personalities who aren’t afraid to have fun on the radio. Like radio USED to be, back when these songs were current hits. What a concept!
Gainesville’s a fun town with a great vibe. They should do well here. Yes, WOW-FM does stream online. Give ’em a listen when you have the chance!