16 - RPM - March 7, 1987 oriented radio feature in Canadian radio to- Annapolis Valley Radio zeroes in on drug problem man David Sanborn, and J day." A jazz musician himself, Green, who player Magic Dick. The gift has been a major part of the music industry Blaine Morrison, Coordinator of Annappolis dividual radio and television stations to meet IA II:111k'A E-1tracks are Give It Time, The Tough Love. since 1957 (National Promotion Director, Valley Radio's Tune Out Drugs campaign, the problem head on." The report continues, ROCK AND HYDE -Pop/Rock WEA Music Canada), spent13years at reports that since Oct. 15, 1986 their com- "To thatend,AnnapolisValleyRadio Under The Volcano Capitol ST6555-F prehensive program of drug education and Bob Rock end Paul Hyde (formerly of the CHUM Radio. established Tune Out Drugs . . . and on PayoleS) have released en exceptional album, awareness, "has generated a great deal of in- Thanksgiving weekend, the stations of the with the first single, Dirty Water, an across the CJFM bows Steps Ahead terest, controversy and praise." AVR radio network and CKWM-FM (Magic board, multi -format hit. Yet, I Will, as a follow- Eden Polansky of Montreal's FM 96, CJFM, up will clearly leave the duo firmly when they MorrisonandJohn Whiddenhave 97), launched their comprehensive drug cam- left off last time around. Currently managed by reports the station has introduced a new prepared a progress report on AVR's cam- paign." Bruce Allen and with the production talents of feature titled Steps Ahead. The 2 -hr. weekly paign BruceFairbairn (bon Jovi),this album and covering October1986through There has been exceptional rapport and band won't miss. Cancon. special is heard every Sunday evening from 7 February 1987. respect between other participating agencies to 9 pm, and features "the new form of con- The idea for their project came about as since AVR launched their campaign. These temporary instrumental music known as New a result of the September conference of the include the Nova Scotia Commission on Drug Age Music." This includes product from An- National Association Broadcasters, where it Dependency, the RCMP, and Valley Health dreas Vollenweider,Liona Boyd, George was decided to participate in the international Services Association. As well, AVR's sister Winston and Michael Hedges, to name just a campaign against the illegal use of drugs and stations in the Ottawa Valley have begun a few. Steps Ahead replaces Entertainment alcohol. The report points out that "B.A.D. Coast To Coast. similar campaign with both organizations (Broadcasters Against Drugs), encourage in- cooperating in "a share of information and LITTLE AMERICA experience." Self -Titled - Geffen - XGHS-2( An interesting package with 60 yearsof broadcasting celebrated by CFRB AVR's method of operation is to meet lion coupled with gutsy vocal It was on Feb. 8, 1927 when CFRB commenc- cake out to the car. quarterly with the RCMP Crime Prevention and Andy Logan. Actually, Standouts however, include P ed broadcasting with the power of 1,000 During the Andy Barrie show (10 am to Division, as well as the other agencies men- Conversations, Produced and watts on 1030. Their transmitter was located 12 noon) the station broadcast fromits tioned, plotting their program in 3 month Punter at Devonshire Sound at in Aurora. Since that time the station has original location at The Keg Mansion on Jar- blocks, which "guarantees our immediacy scored several firsts. They were the first bat- vis Street, before a live audience. The show and allows for regular reflection," the report THE MISSION Pop/Rock details. God's Own Medicine Vertigo - 830 603-1-a teryless radio station in the world; the first to featured drop -ins from past CFRB alumni. Brooding, moody yet searing, a musical cross establish a full-time sports department on There are three names prominent in what In an effort to get to their listeners, "a of Simple Minds and U2, with an image. For all Canadian radio; the first to broadcast on -site is described as "establishing a new tradition friendly approach" was decided on, through their "bad boy" quotes look for this band to their public service announcement campaign make headway at retail, then on to radio. And '(remotebroadcasts);thefirstnon - in news, music and promotion," at CFRB. although the band alleges abuse and excess, governmentstationintheBritish Com- Heading the list is Ralph Lucas, Director "that accentuated the common sense, pro- theirmusicreflectsnone ofthisattitude, blem solving approach, rather than the in- which is a shame. Perhaps they should replace monwealth to broadcast with 50,000 watts of Programming with over 20 years ex- that keyboard with a guitar. (most powerful independently -owned radio perience in broadcasting. Since 1985 Lucas timidation and threating route,"explains station in the British .Commonwealth); the has been working to create what is now authors Morrison and Whidden, continuing firsttoestablishnews service from the known as "The new sound of Stereo Ten with " and it worked ... " newsroom of a major Canadian daily (the Ten, CFRB." Two aspectsof the campaign,well Globe And Mail), which ensured in-depth, The job of programming music for the received was the distribution of 500 posters to -the -minute news broadcast; the firstin station was given to John Donabie, a veteran throughout AVR's listening area, resulting in Toronto with air traffic reports; the first programmer with experience in all music for- province -wide distributionbecause of the wide -spread interest; and the co -sponsoring HUSKER DU Toronto AM station to broadcast in stereo; mats. Much of this experience was gained Warehouse: Songs And Stories the first station of America Cup in Canada; from the competitors he faces today. This is a of a drug awareness forum in cooperation Warner Bros - 92-55441-P with Wolfville's Recreation Department and Double album set of uncon and the first with a computerized newsroom. far cry from the CFRB of only a few years from the band that,last y Incelebratingtheirbirthday, CFRB ago. They now program such artists as Bruce Wolfville Lions Club. 'critically -acclaimed Candy Al went live for the cake cutting ceremonies, Hornsby And The Range, Toto, Paul Simon, Other highlights of AVR's campaign in- It's a tough sounding package already gettinglostinthe from their main lobby - at 12:30 pm (Feb. Simply Red, The Eurythmics, Alabama, Air cluded specialized messages for target groups which isn't all that bad ben 19).On hand were Toronto Mayor Art Eg- Supply, Huey Lewis and much more. (parents,seniors,drinkingdrivers,and nothing originalor outstanc gleton, Gordon Lightfoot, Moe Koffman, teens);participationinrelateddrug here. Produced by members Promotion has become an important PATTY SMYTH Pop/Rock Bob Mould. Salome Bey, John Burgess, Pierre Burton asset with broadcasters and CFRB has met awareness activities; appearances on cable Never Enough Columbia - FC-40182-H and more. this challenge with their new Marketing and television and more. "We are becoming more A healthy collection of tuneage that should put WEDNESDAY WEEK and more a referral entity," the report con- Smyth back on the charts, after her stint of What We Had - Enigma - ST -73 CFRB listeners were invited to drop by Promotion Department, headed up by Perry 3 years with Scandal. Musicians who gave an Produced by Don Dixon, thi: the lobby for a piece of birthday cake and to Goldberg. The station has now become in- tinues, pointing out that "Corporate interest assist include Rob Hymen (The Hooters), sax - janglypop has arrived abut meet on -air personalities Wally Crouter, and volved with music events as diverse as Charlie in anti -drug programs has also resulted." Bob Bratina. For those who were "car - Watts to Lola Falana, with theatre from The report concludes with: "Thus far, rep. bound" they simply had to honk their horns Cabaret to Tango Argentino, and the open- AnnapolisValleyRadiohascommitted and CFRB "cake hops" hustled a piece of ing of Casa Loma for Halloween for the first almost $15,000 to this project. In fact, we r°19 time in 60 years. They are also highly visible have been the only participant to actually Calitei°1t C contribute any funds. By the conclusion of with various charitable fund-raising events. SINGLES ALBUMS our year -long effort, we will have allotted at - One of the most interesting aspects of 1 KISS YOU (When It's Dangerous) least $24,000." 1 JENNIFER WARNES CFRB's new direction is their highly suc- - Eight Seconds Polydor - Famous Blest cessful talk shows with hosts Andy Barrie and 2 YOU'RE WHAT I LOOK FOR 2 GLASS TIGER Ed Needham. Talk shows were not con- - Glass Tiger - Capitol -The Thin F sidered popular in Toronto however, Barrie Joey Conrad revives 3 CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE 3 COREY HART and Needham have proven there is a ready Clap Your Hands Corey Hart - Aquarius - Fields C 4 EASY TO TAME 4 KIM MITCHELL audience wishing to make Kim and take the consequences from the "no Joey Conrad (a.k.a. Frechette) one of the -Shakin Like A Hal 5AIN'T NO CURE FOR LOVE 5 RITA MacNEIL nonsense" hosts. original members of the Beaumarks, is back -Jennifer Women - Attic - Flying On Your Ow on the record scene. Conrad has revived the There had been some concern over the 6 FOR TONIGHT 6 TOM COCHRANE & RED future of George Wilson's Starlight, a relax- old hit, Clap Your Hands, that gained the - Nancy Martinez - Atlantic Tom Cochrane & Ri ing 2 -hr. program of classical music that has Beaumarks international fame back in the 7 FLYING ON YOUR OWN 7 PARACHUTE CLUB - Rita MacNeil - Lupins/Virgin - Sinai become a nightly (9-11 pm Monday to late '50s. The new version was produced by Gilles 8 JUST ONE NIGHT 8 K.D. LANG Thursday) listening habit for thousands of - Triumph - MCA Angel IN CFRB listeners. The powers that be have ap- Godard, and released on Godard's Book 9 LOVE IS FIRE 9 EIGHT SECONDS parently act,nowledgedthepopularity of Shop label which is distributed in Canada by - Parachute Club - RCA - Alm RCA. The single carries a 3 -part MAPL logo Cake -cutting 60th anniversary ceremony at Starlight, a program the.rare in Canada, 10 NOTHING COULD STAND 10 FROZEN GHOST CFRB with Mayor Art Eggleton cutting and and there is apparently no threat to its future, (MAL). Conrad is with CHOO Radio, Ajax, - Zappacosta - Capitol Fre Premier David Peterson ducking. at nrecpnt Ontario.