I'm originally from the Utica area but have left and come back several times. Most recently spending time in Phoenix, Arizona. I'm a big fan of 80's music and an even bigger fan of Bon Jovi. When I'm not at work, I spend a lot of my free time in my home studio doing other radio projects. I've been in and out of the radio business since I was 17 (and I'm not going to say when that was) and have worked at several radio stations in New Hampshire - Vermont, Arizona, and now here at Townsquare Media.
Dean Fettes
Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
As the 4th of July holiday approaches our minds become filled with thoughts of food, fun and of course fireworks. After all what would Independence Day be without fireworks?
Prince’s 1985 Syracuse Concert Out On DVD
"Hello Syracuse and the World. My Name is Prince, and I'm here to play with you" - that's how Prince opened his 1985 concert in Syracuse.
Upstate New York Counties that Allow Sparklers for 4th of July
In 2014, New York State passed a law allowing the use of sparklers and small ground fireworks leading up to the Independence Day holiday and New Years Eve.
Obscure Song Monday – Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
This is our new feature called "Obscure Song Monday". Each week we spotlight a song from the 70's or 80's that was a big hit on the charts, but over time, seemed to have been forgotten about.
Utica Price Rite Grocery Store to Open this Weekend
Utica area residents will soon have a new grocery store option. Price Rite of Utica will officially open it's doors this coming Sunday, June 25th.
5 Fun Summer Things to Do In the Adirondacks
The Adirondack Mountains are Upstate New York's premier vacation destination. Especially, during the summer months where there's certainly not a shortage of fun things to do.
Obscure Song Monday – Funkytown
This is a new feature called "Obscure Song Monday". Each week we spotlight a song from the 70's or 80's that was a big hit on the charts, but over time, seemed to have been forgotten about.
Utica Police Department Ask Public to Stop Giving to Panhandlers
The Utica Police Department recently posted a news release on their Facebook page urging residents to not give money to panhandlers.
Three of Upstate & Central New York’s Most Dangerous Snakes
When you think of snakes - You think hot deserts, and forests. You certainly wouldn't think there would be any here in Upstate New York.
June Concerts in Upstate and Central New York
Music fans in Upstate and Central New York won't be concert deprived this summer. Festivals, amphitheaters, concert halls and music venues throughout the region will all see some high-profile shows.
Toto’s Steve Lukather Doubted the Success of “Africa”
In the spring of 1982, the group Toto released their fourth studio album, Toto IV. The album produced five singles, including three which became big hits for the group.
Obscure Song Monday – Pop Muzic
This is our new feature called 'Obscure Song Monday.' Each week we spotlight a song from the 70's or 80's that was a big hit on the charts, but over time, seemed to have been forgotten about.