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Nashville Comes To Long Island!

Connoisseur Media Long Island is proud to announce the addition of “Big D & Bubba” to mornings on Long Island’s Country, The New 103.1 The Wolf. Starting Monday, Big D & Bubba can be heard on The Wolf, weekdays from 5am to 10am.

Big D & Bubba broadcast out of Nashville, TN and is the biggest independent morning show for country radio in the US and is made available via Compass Media Networks. Big D & Bubba will wake up Long Island with the latest country hits, exclusive interviews with country music stars, fun contests, and a whole lot of down-home charm.
“We’re thrilled to introduce Big D & Bubba to Long Island and 103.1 The Wolf”, said Patrick Shea, Program Director for 103.1 The Wolf. “They are fun guys, down to earth and full of wit, charm, and passion for great country music. Long Island is going to love them!”

“Connoisseur Media has such a strong staff at The Wolf,” said Derek “Big D” Haskins. “We are grateful to be part of this winning team.”

Whether you’re a die-hard country fan or just looking to start your day with great music and entertainment, “Big D & Bubba” is your new go-to morning companion. Listen starting May 6th at 5am and kickstart your mornings with Long Island’s Country on 103.1 The Wolf

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103.1 The Wolf Announces New On Air Personality

The Wolf 103.1, Long Island’s Country, welcomes Alexa Neo to the on air staff. Alexa is a renowned radio DJ, singer and music blogger from Long Island, NY. With a keen ear for talent and an innate ability to decipher the nuances of sound, she ventured into the realm of radio as she quickly made a name for herself as the voice behind the mic, reaching listeners with her infectious energy and knowledge of various genres. Driven by her unwavering passion and dedication for her craft, Alexa Neo continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music and beyond. Hear her online at thewolf1031.com

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Star 99.9 Morning Show, Anna And Raven, Raise $10,000 For “tiny Miracles”

The Star 99.9 morning show held their annual “Anna and Raven Maritime Chevrolet Dance-a-thon” this past Saturday at the SoNo Collection in Norwalk. The event raised $10,000 for the Darien, CT based Tiny Miracles Foundation. This group helps support families with premature babies.

14 dance troops representing Fairfield and New Haven, CT as well as Westchester NY performed in front of an enthusiastic crowd in the Magnificent Room of the SoNo Collection. All types of dance from jazz, tap, contemporary, acrobatics and Broadway was represented and each group helped fundraise for the cause.

“It’s always such a highlight to see so many talented, beautiful dancers of all ages come together to perform for a great cause,” said Anna Zap, “Their energy and love of dance is contagious”

“We are so grateful for our partnership with Star 99.9 and the Anna & Raven Show,” said Tina Tison, Executive Director of The Tiny Miracles Foundation. “The funds provided by the Dance A Thon this year, and in years past, enable us to support hundreds of families every year in our community with premature babies in the NICU.” 

Anna and Raven, who are heard via Compass Media on 60 radio stations around the country, will now take this concept to Long Island. The WALK-FM version will happen on Saturday May 18th at the South Shore Mall in Bayshore to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Westport based Connoisseur Media owns market-leading radio clusters in regions including Nassau-Suffolk, NY, Metro Fairfield CT, New Haven CT and Frederick, MD.

Based in Darien, The Tiny Miracles Foundation is a nonprofit organization that fulfills the emotional, practical and financial needs of the families of more than 1,200 premature babies born each year in southwestern Connecticut. Founded in 2004 as a response to one in 10 babies being born prematurely in our communities, Tiny Miracles supports parents through on-site partnerships with six leading hospitals in Fairfield and New Haven counties. Thanks to generous individual and corporate donors, all Tiny Miracles’ support is available to families free of charge.

Learn more about the organization and its work at www.ttmf.org.

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WEBE 108 Celebrates 40 Years Of Making Fairfield County Feel Good!

WEBE 108 signed on the air forty years ago and to celebrate former DJs, sales staff and management were invited to share stories and memories at Stratford CT event space, Riverview Bistro.

Many of the original staff from the 1984 sign on were present including current morning show host, Storm N. Norman.

Former disc jockeys were selected to speak about their eras. Cathy Taylor, Peter Bush and current midday host Danny Lyons told stories of early ownership, the original late Program Director Curt Hansen, and how the station was built from scratch playing music that wasn’t heard on the air at the time.

Kristin Okesson, former WEBE sales manager and current Connoisseur Media CT Senior Vice President, and Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw spoke of the fierce battle that took place between WEZN and WEBE for many years and how wonderful it is that now both stations are under the same roof.

Laughs, memories, and story telling were the highlights of an evening that won’t soon be forgotten and truly a tribute to legacy of one of the premiere AC station’s in the country.

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Introducing Long Island’s Country: 103.1 The Wolf

Long Island has a new country music station! Connoisseur Media Long Island introduces WWWF, Long Island’s Country, The New 103.1 The Wolf.
The New 103.1 The Wolf will bring mainstream country to Long Island. As the only rated country music station in the NY Metro area, The Wolf will feature core artists like Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Kenney Chesney, Luke Combs, and emerging stars like Jelly Roll and Hardy.
“After months of extensive research, and looking at artist trends, we know there is an open lane for Long Island to have its own country music radio station that reaches both Nassau and Suffolk counties,” said David Bevins, Long Island Market Manager and COO for Connoisseur Media. “The demand is there and we’re proud to be the group to bring it to life.”
Whether you are a fan of traditional country, modern country-pop, or anything in between, you’ll find something to love on Long Island’s Country, the new 103.1 The Wolf.
“Our team has worked tirelessly to curate the perfect music lineup,” said Patrick Shea, Operations Manager for Connoisseur Media Long Island. “It’s a playlist that celebrates the incredible talent and storytelling that defines country music.”
The New 103.1 The Wolf launches today and all next week will have country concert ticket giveaways every hour between 8am and 5pm. Fans can learn more at www.thewolf1031.com or following us on social media (@wolflongisland). Whether you are a life-long country fan or just discovering the music, Long Island’s Country, The New 103.1 The Wolf, welcomes you to the pack!

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WALK 97.5 Kicks-Off American Authors 2023 Tour

American Authors kicked-off their 2023 “Best Night of My Life” tour with WALK 97.5 at Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub in Smithtown. The first in the 2023 “WALK 97.5 Acoustic Café” series of events, American Authors delighted fans with a 30-min set followed by a Q&A session and a special chance to meet the band and take a photo with them.

I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since Best Day of My Life! The new album is a ton of fun and the audience absolutely loves the guys

WALK 97.5 Program Director Patrick Shea

WALK 97.5 will host the next event with Parmalee, coming to Mulcahy’s on March 9, 2023. Listen-to-win contests begin week of 2/6 and tickets for the show are available at www.muls.com.

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WALK 97.5 Collects Thousands Of Pounds Of Food

Long Island Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace during the month of November to donate food and/or funds for Long Islanders who need food assistance.

In support, WALK 97.5 hosted a special live broadcast on November 17th, from 5am until 7pm, at the Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace in Port Jefferson Station. Over the course of the day, WALK 97.5’s on-air appeal and in-store promotion produced 17,589 pounds of food collected for Long Island Cares. Additionally, in-store monetary donations raised $10,557.14 for Long Island Cares.

“This is the 22nd year WALK 97.5 was able to use our airwaves to collect a large amount of food to support our friends and neighbors who receive help from Long Island Cares,” said Patrick
Shea, Program Director and midday personality on WALK 97.5. “It’s a tradition I look forward to each and every year.”

The WALK 97.5 Thanks-For-Giving food drive is a month-long effort with dozens of food drives anchored by an annual live broadcast event. 2022 welcomed Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace to the campaign as the host sponsor offering both WALK 97.5 and Long Island Cares the opportunity to be on-site in their stores working with their staff and customers for the betterment of Long Island.

Check out the video recap!

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WALK 97.5 Celebrate’s 21st Anniversary Of Being Long Island’s Holiday Music Station

Long Islanders loved when WALK 97.5, the radio station that they listened to every day, began playing nothing but holiday music. After tremendous joyful feedback, an annual tradition was born and since then, celebrating the holidays on Long Island has meant tuning the radio in your car, office, or business to WALK 97.5 for the perfect holiday soundtrack.

WALK 97.5 will once again play non-stop holiday music through Christmas Day. The moment when WALK 97.5 officially switches over to holiday music varies each year and the ceremony surrounding “hitting the big red button” is always unique. To celebrate the 21st anniversary of this tradition, WALK 97.5 is adding star power to make it EXTRA SPECIAL!

On Friday November 18th at 5 P.M., WALK 97.5 afternoon host Christina Kay will officially usher in the holiday season with the help of The Backstreet Boys! WALK 97.5 will play The Backstreet Boys’ new holiday song “Last Christmas” from their new holiday album “A Very Backstreet Christmas.” Christina, said, “Hitting that ‘Big Red Holiday Button’ is one of my favorite traditions. It just makes it feel like the holiday season is finally here! “Some of the biggest acts in music have helped me kickoff holiday music on WALK 97.5; but when I heard that The Backstreet Boys accepted our invitation…it sent needle on my Holiday Spirit “Clausometer” over 110%! This year is going to be extra special!”

Jovia Financial Credit Union continues their partnership as the presenting sponsor of Long Island’s Holiday Music Station. “WALK 97.5 has been the soundtrack for the holidays on Long Island for decades, and listeners are as excited now as they have ever been. The biggest question is when will WALK 97.5 start? I am really happy to be able to give people an answer. Now I just want to hear requests,” said Patrick Shea, Program Director for WALK 97.5.

“The best place for Long Islanders to listen to festive holiday music from now through the new year is WALK 97.5 FM. This has become an annual tradition of its own and Jovia Financial Credit Union is ecstatic to be the presenting sponsor for the sixth consecutive year,” noted Renu Dalessandro, Jovia Financial Credit Union’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Jovia is committed to the communities we serve, and together with Connoisseur Media, we’re making the season merry and bright.”

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Hope Rocks Radio-Thon 2022

Now is the time to break the stigma about talking about mental health. TALK SAVES LIVES.


94.3 The Shark presents the 3rd annual Hope Rocks radio-thon, Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 2pm until 6pm at The Studio at The Paramount in Huntington, NY. Hope Rocks is an award-winning campaign dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention/Long Island Chapter.


“There seem to be more rock artists who have battled with mental health issues than any other genre of musician,” said Rob Rush, Program Director & Afternoon Host of 94.3 The Shark. “As Long Island’s leading rock station, we feel like it’s our responsibility to host this conversation, no matter how uncomfortable it may be.”


The 2022 Hope Rocks campaign is a series of fundraising events leading up to the one-day radio-thon broadcast. The broadcast will be filled with celebrity guest interviews, on-air donation pledges, and other special features. Hope Rocks also includes an online auction featuring high value items and experiences, live now at 943TheShark.com/hoperocks through November 12th.


“Music has gotten me through some dark times,” said Orlando, Morning Show host for 94.3 The Shark. “That’s why we have to have this conversation so we can share stories, feel a sense of camaraderie and community and help others heal and even learn the warning signs to help somebody in crisis.”


Please join us for this special on-air event and make a donation at 943TheShark.com/hoperocks
or drop by The Studio during the broadcast to make your donation in person

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