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KBZC is a commercial radio station
in Sacramento
, California
, broadcasting on 106.5 FM
. The Entercom
-owned outlet airs a Rhythmic Adult Contemporary
format.
.
In May 2009, Program Director Curtiss Johnson posted a notice on KWOD's homepage announcing that the station would be shutting down. Citing economic difficulties as the primary reason for the shutdown, Johnson assured that the decision was local and not made by the owner corporation Entercom.
At approximately 9 a.m. on May 22, 2009
, the station became 106.5 The Buzz - Totally 90s, playing music exclusively from the 1990s, and using the call letters KBZC.
As noted on Wikipedia article KWOD (defunct)
, The final song played by KWOD with its Alternative rock
format was "Short Skirt/Long Jacket
" by Sacramento's very own Cake
. The first song of the new "The Buzz" format was Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
. It was the first terrestrial all-1990s
radio station, and the third all-1990s radio station after XM's
'90s on 9 (now also on Sirius
9 since November 12, 2008
) and the short-lived I-90
channel on Sirius from 2002
.
KBZC advertised itself as playing "'90s and more", meaning that in addition to '90s hits, they include some classics from previous decades in their playlists. It also aired pre-recorded short sayings with phrases and product references from the '90s. In addition, the Snapple lady
responded to questions submitted on the website. It was also reported in the Orange County Register in June 2009 that Jamie White
would do a morning show starting on June 11, 2009. White would leave the station on April 22, 2011.
On September 2, 2011, at 5PM, KBZC dropped the All-'90s format for Rhythmic Adult Contemporary
, retaining the "Buzz" moniker, but added a new slogan: "Feel Good Music." The station will face competition from the market's already established Rhythmic AC, KHYL
, and features a playlist that consists of Rhythmic Pop currents and recurrents. The sudden flip came after it saw a decline in both its listener base and ratings, as well as a ill-fated attempt to expand its library to include music from the late '80s and early 2000s.
107.9 "The End")
Mid-Day: Christopher K (Also hosts afternoons on sister station KDND)
Afternoons: Monica Lowe (Formerly a host on KZZO
100.5 "The Zone"
Evenings: Scott Glaser (Formerly the morning show host for KBZC)
Weekends: Various DJs
Radio station
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in Sacramento
Sacramento
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, California
California
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, broadcasting on 106.5 FM
FM broadcasting
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. The Entercom
Entercom Communications
Entercom Communications Corporation is the fourth-largest broadcasting company in the United States. As of November 2009, Entercom operates 110 radio stations in 23 markets across the United States....
-owned outlet airs a Rhythmic Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic adult contemporary is a format used on stations in the United States and Canada. It usually gears toward an older audience, ages 25 to 54. Stations using this format play disco from the 1970s and early 1980s, dance/pop music, adult-friendly hip hop/old school tracks, R&B, dance/freestyle...
format.
History
Prior to the format and call letter change, the 106.5 frequency in Sacramento was known as KWODKWOD (defunct)
KWOD was a commercial radio station in Sacramento, California, primarily known for playing alternative music before it was mainstream...
.
In May 2009, Program Director Curtiss Johnson posted a notice on KWOD's homepage announcing that the station would be shutting down. Citing economic difficulties as the primary reason for the shutdown, Johnson assured that the decision was local and not made by the owner corporation Entercom.
At approximately 9 a.m. on May 22, 2009
2009 in radio
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, the station became 106.5 The Buzz - Totally 90s, playing music exclusively from the 1990s, and using the call letters KBZC.
As noted on Wikipedia article KWOD (defunct)
KWOD (defunct)
KWOD was a commercial radio station in Sacramento, California, primarily known for playing alternative music before it was mainstream...
, The final song played by KWOD with its Alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
format was "Short Skirt/Long Jacket
Short Skirt/Long Jacket
"Short Skirt/Long Jacket" is the first single by American alternative rock band Cake from their 2001 album Comfort Eagle.-Music video:The associated music vox pop video is composed entirely of people listening to the song on headphones and their reactions...
" by Sacramento's very own Cake
Cake (band)
Cake is an American alternative rock band from Sacramento, California. Consisting of singer John McCrea, trumpeter Vince DiFiore, guitarist Xan McCurdy, bassist Gabe Nelson and drummer Paulo Baldi, the band has been noted for McCrea's sarcastic lyrics and deadpan voice, DiFiore's trumpet parts, and...
. The first song of the new "The Buzz" format was Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince is a hip hop duo from West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Vocalist Will Smith met Jeff Townes while trying to make a name for himself in West Philadelphia's local hip hop scene. After joining forces with Clarence Holmes the team members became local celebrities...
. It was the first terrestrial all-1990s
1990s in music
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radio station, and the third all-1990s radio station after XM's
XM Satellite Radio
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'90s on 9 (now also on Sirius
Sirius Satellite Radio
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9 since November 12, 2008
2008 in radio
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) and the short-lived I-90
I-90 (Sirius)
I-90 was a 1990s music channel on Sirius Satellite Radio on Sirius channel 9. The channel signed off @ 2:57am ET on November 4, 2002 with End of the Road by Boyz II Men. It was one of the short-lived channels on satellite radio. Most of the music moved to sister hot AC channel The Pulse, and The...
channel on Sirius from 2002
2002 in radio
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.
KBZC advertised itself as playing "'90s and more", meaning that in addition to '90s hits, they include some classics from previous decades in their playlists. It also aired pre-recorded short sayings with phrases and product references from the '90s. In addition, the Snapple lady
Wendy Kaufman
Wendy Kaufman is an American best known for being the spokesperson for Snapple and for her two stints on Celebrity Fit Club.-Life and career:...
responded to questions submitted on the website. It was also reported in the Orange County Register in June 2009 that Jamie White
Jamie White
Jamie White is an American radio personality and actress who is most notable for having hosted mornings on KYSR Star 98.7 in Los Angeles for nearly nine years...
would do a morning show starting on June 11, 2009. White would leave the station on April 22, 2011.
On September 2, 2011, at 5PM, KBZC dropped the All-'90s format for Rhythmic Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic adult contemporary is a format used on stations in the United States and Canada. It usually gears toward an older audience, ages 25 to 54. Stations using this format play disco from the 1970s and early 1980s, dance/pop music, adult-friendly hip hop/old school tracks, R&B, dance/freestyle...
, retaining the "Buzz" moniker, but added a new slogan: "Feel Good Music." The station will face competition from the market's already established Rhythmic AC, KHYL
KHYL
KHYL is a Rhythmic Adult Contemporary serving the Sacramento, California area and broadcasts at 101.1 FM. They are owned by Clear Channel Communications and is licensed to Auburn, California...
, and features a playlist that consists of Rhythmic Pop currents and recurrents. The sudden flip came after it saw a decline in both its listener base and ratings, as well as a ill-fated attempt to expand its library to include music from the late '80s and early 2000s.
Current DJs and shows
Mornings: Orphan Andrew (Formerly the evening host at sister station KDNDKDND
KDND is an FM radio station licensed to Sacramento, California at 107.9 MHz. It is owned by Entercom. KDND broadcasts a Pop Contemporary Hits format under the name 107.9 The End...
107.9 "The End")
Mid-Day: Christopher K (Also hosts afternoons on sister station KDND)
Afternoons: Monica Lowe (Formerly a host on KZZO
KZZO
KZZO is a hot adult contemporary radio station in Sacramento, California.At 115 kilowatts, KZZO is one of the most powerful FM radio stations in Northern California, and can be received in the California Central Valley from as far south as Modesto, CA to just north of Chico, California, as well as...
100.5 "The Zone"
Evenings: Scott Glaser (Formerly the morning show host for KBZC)
Weekends: Various DJs