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Where it all started: I was born and raised in Dunkirk NY. That's where I started working in radio in high school.
To be honest, I actually had a radio station in my attic at home, but it consisted of a record player, an old reel to reel tape machine and a plastic microphone I found in our basement. So I guess that doesn't count. I worked at WDOE in Dunkirk, and WBUZ in Fredonia (before the FCC yanked their license). I am a SUNY Alfred grad, and a SUNY Fredonia grad.
I was also fortunate enough to work at WPHD-FM in Buffalo. I worked in beautiful Punta Gorda, Florida for a year before returning back home to work in Jamestown. I've done just about every shift in this town, broadcast PBP sports, and hosted a news/talk show. Now that I think about it, I've done the morning show on SE-93, WKSN, WHUG, and 103.1 The Fox. Wow! This guy just can't hold a job!
Where I am now: I love hosting the mid-days on the Fox! I can relate to so much of the music and find myself singing along to the songs! (lucky you can't hear me, or you'd turn quickly to another station!) I do find I appreciate all kinds of music...from jazz to classical to rock to today's dance stuff. In my other job I really need to know a little about a lot of different kinds of music to be successfull.
My other job: I have my own business, Dan Warren's Entertainment Express. I provide music for parties, weddings, school dances and such. I also have a
complete karaoke set-up which I take out quite frequently. Maybe I'll see you out and about some time, or if you're in need of a disc jockey for an event, give me a holler!
Why I'm still in this area: People ask this a lot. It comes down to this...for all that's wrong with this area, it's still a great place to raise a family! The quality of life is great, the people are wonderful, and I've been treated well in the many years I've been here. If I have to work a bunch of jobs to support my family (and my nasty eating habit!) so be it. To me it's worth it.
What you might not know about me: I once sold Little Debbie snacks and Entenmen's donuts! (I was eating more than I was selling, so I had to give it up!)
Thanks!
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