MySpace


MySpace.com | rss | sign in
Tori Thomas

Tori Thomas


Last Updated: 11/18/2009

Send Message
Instant Message
Email to a Friend
Subscribe

Gender: Female
Status: In a Relationship
Age: 43
Sign: Gemini

City: Lehigh Valley
State: Pennsylvania
Country: US
Signup Date: 3/24/2006

Blog Archive
[Older      Newer]
 /  / 
Friday, October 23, 2009 

Category: Music
I got the chance to talk to Tesla's Brian Wheat.  It was one of the most brutally honest interviews I've ever done!  He doesn't pull any punches!

We talked about everything from getting airplay on radio to 2012! 

Don't miss Tesla @ Penn's Peak Friday, October 30th for a ZZO Concert Event!

You can listen to my interview HERE under the section "Chatting with Rock Stars".
6:44 PM 
1 Comments
(Add Comment) |
Translate
Monday, September 21, 2009 

Category: Music
Halestorm stopped by the ZZO studio, hung out, chatted a bit, and did 2 songs acoustically!

If you missed it, you can check it out on my page on the ZZO web site in the "Chatting with Rock Stars" section on the right.  CLICK HERE!

CLICK HERE to see the pictures.



Love,
Tori
11:05 PM 
1 Comments
(Add Comment) |
Translate
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 

Category: Music
Halestorm is currently traveling from Michigan to NYC.
 
They called to see if it would be cool if they stopped by to hang with me live on the air Wednesday afternoon around 4.... I said, "HELL YES"!

They even promised to play a few tunes!  That's ONE hard-working band!

You can hear it live on 95.1 WZZO

On mars?  Listen to it online!

Check out pictures of the band... some new and some REALLY old....on my page on the ZZO web site!
 

11:04 PM 
2 Comments
(Add Comment) |
Translate
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 

Category: Music
For over 20 years, WZZO has supported local and regional unsigned bands on WZZO's Backyard Bands Show.

Each year WZZO hosts our annual Backyard Bands Competition allowing the bands that reach the finals to play in front of music industry professionals including folks from labels, management, and PR.

In the last few years, we've adding yet another tool for bands to promote themselves - "NEW! Discover and Uncover" on www.wzzo.com.

NEW! Discover and Uncover features the Artist Submission program, which allows unsiged artists to submit their music for online and/or on-air consideration.  YOUR music can be heard by the masses on hundreds of Clear Channel Radio Stations across the country.

Within the next week, WZZO will begin soliciting bands for our 21st Annual Backyard Bands Competition happening this year on Thursday, Sept. 3rd at the Allentown Fair.  Grand prize is $2,000 to spend at Dave Phillips Music and Sound.

WZZO's Backyard Bands airs Sunday nights 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is hosted by Jain - she ROCKS!  Be sure to check out her myspace page!  http://www.myspace.com/wzzobyb

Here are some links in case you're interested:

WZZO's Backyard Bands Show:
http://wzzo.com/pages/backyardbands.html

NEW! Discover and Uncover:
http://www.wzzo.com/new2/discover/index.html?format=193

 

7:08 PM 
0 Comments
(Add Comment) |
Translate
Thursday, June 18, 2009 

Category: Life
Candlebox played Penn’s Peak last night.  Their performance was absolutely AMAZING!  Not only are they talented musicians who love their fans, they are also amazing human beings… and THAT’S what I want everyone to know!
 
As you may know, my co-worker and friend – Barry Dawson – recently lost his wife of 10 years to cancer.  Lisa was a wonderful and beautiful person.  Barry and Lisa have 2 sons – ages 15 and 8.
 
Before the band’s show, they came by the studio to hang with me and play a few tunes.  Barry rode to the venue to pick them up and get them to the station.  So they had the chance to chat.  When Kevin asked Barry about his life, he told him about Lisa. It’s a true testament to what kind of human being Kevin is that he cared enough to even ask.
 
At the show, Kevin took the time to mention Barry and shared his story with the Candlebox fans.  He dedicated “Blossom” to Barry and his kids.
 
During my interview with Kevin he mentioned that his own father passed away in 2005.  He candidly shared an amazing and very personal story with me.  He told me that his dad visits him in his dreams and gives him advice and encouragement from the other side.
 
I’ve met many “rock stars” in my 25+ years working in Radio.  It’s rare when you meet one that is so open and caring and willing to SHOW that side of themselves to everyone.  Most are too worried about the “rock image” to allow that side to be seen by the masses.  But not Kevin!
 
I want you to know that when your loved ones die, they never leave you.  They will always be around you and if you want to talk to them, they WILL hear you and they WILL communicate back to you!  You just have to learn to listen.  They may leave you signs or come to you in dreams like Kevin’s dad does for him!
 
I have always tried to communicate that message to anyone who would listen.  Having someone like Kevin talk openly about it, helps me prove that point.
 
If you missed my interview and Candlebox’s performance in the ZZO Studios, you can listen to it on my page on the WZZO web site.
 
4:23 PM 
4 Comments
(Add Comment) |
Translate
Thursday, May 28, 2009 

Category: Music
I had the chance to chat with Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony of Chickenfoot.  Those 2 know how to make an interview interesting!

You can listen to it on my page on the WZZO web site.

CLICK HERE to check it out.
3:38 PM 
2 Comments
(Add Comment) |
Translate
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 

Category: Music
Duff McKagan's Loaded stopped by to hang with me in the ZZO Studio before the band's show at Crocodile Rock Cafe.

They chatted and played a few tunes!  THEY ROCK!

If you missed it, you can check out the pictures and listen to it here:

www.wzzo.com KEYWORD - TORI

Under "Chatting with Rock Stars"

9:49 PM 
1 Comments
(Add Comment) |
Translate
Friday, May 01, 2009 

Category: Life
donnie

Donnie has been missing since Monday night after fishing with friends in Shickshinny.  On Wednesday his vehicle was found in Plymouth.  Whoever had it tried to burn it.  Pennsylvania State Police - Wyoming - are currently working the case. 

Donnie's friends, loved ones, and volunteers are continuing the search the area hoping to find him alive.

For more details vist the Wicked Sins myspace page or Dyer Knight's myspace page.  The links are below:

http://www.myspace.com/wickedsinsrocks

http://www.myspace.com/dyerknight




Keep Donnie in your prayers!
4:47 PM 
0 Comments
(Add Comment) |
Translate
Monday, April 27, 2009 

Category: Life

Empower Radio launches today at 12 noon!

Radio to inspire, encourage & empower you for a better life.  The new home of Maria Shaw - astrologer to the stars, LIVE from 12-3pm EST.

Some of Empower Radio shows/hosts include:

Nan O’Brien – Author of Self-help and Spirituality books. 

D.K. Brainard - An astrologer, hypnotherapist and writer who focuses on evolving consciousness and the soul's journey.

Jack and Susan Lewis - Jack Lewis is a natural born spiritual teacher and Susan Lewis is a teacher and life coach.

Tanya Douglas - Internationally recognized and Certified Hypnotist who specializes in Past Life Regression.

Empower Radio at Night - From emotional and spiritual health to the paranormal, sexual and financial, Empower Radio and Empower at Night will help you get the power to live your life better!

Check out the shows and schedules!

http://www.empoweradio.com/home/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5:13 PM 
1 Comments
(Add Comment) |
Translate
Friday, April 24, 2009 

Category: Music

If haven’t heard about Over The Rainbow… you WILL!  It features some former members of Rainbow doing Rainbow tunes.  The line-up is:

Joe Lynn Turner

Bobby Rondinelli

Greg Smith

Tony Carey

J.R. Blackmore (Yes, Richie’s son)

I had the chance to hang with them at a practice at Greg’s house recently and they are AMAZING!  Joe’s voice never sounded better and as a band they just “gel”.

They’ve toured overseas and are doing dates here!  They’ll be at Crocodile Rock Café on July 10th. 

Check out their Myspace page, you’ll find it on my top friends list!

See all the pictures from their practice on the WZZO web site.  Here’s the link:

http://wzzo.com/cc-common/gallery/display.html?album_id=175334

 

 

 

 

 

 

10:33 PM 
2 Comments
(Add Comment) |
Translate