Buffalostyle Radio on WECK
Buffalostyle , a radio talk show promoting positive stories about WNY life, will debut on Hometown 1230-AM WECK Radio Saturday, October 18, at 9 am. Christina Abt, Buffalostyle creator and host states that the focus of the show is to help create a more positive community mindset.
“As a Western New York Native who moved away from the area and now has returned, I realize that the people of this community are exceptional in their spirit and their willingness to join together for most any cause. However, I also know that we also are our own worst enemies in the negative self image we continually foster. Buffalostyle is designed to promote positive stories about the people in WNY that are often over looked and which definitely can encourage all of us to see our community in a different; and positive; light.”
Abt originated Buffalostyle Talk Radio in 2007, when she broadcast more than 20 shows on the WNY Media Internet website. Show guests ranged from JoAnn Falletta, Donna Fernandes, Amherst,Town Board Candidate Roy Wixson, A and E Cable Network Matchmaker Patti Novak and Family Court Judge Lisa Block Rodwin, to a conservationist specializing in straw buildings, a mom in need of round the clock nurses for her newborn son and a quartet of award-winning Williamsville high school musicians. Abt notes that WNY musicians round out her Buffalostyle programming.
“This community contains an amazing collective of musicians, singers and songwriters and I am pleased to be able to provide them on-air exposure and promote their talents. Each week I will feature cuts from various WNY musical talents and talk about their local play dates and locations where listeners can buy their music.”
Listeners can participate in Buffalostyle by calling 783-WECK (9325) or e-mailing comments[at]weck1230.com. Interested sponsors can join in the Buffalostyle fun by contacting Christina at christinaabt[at]hotmail.com.
Christina M. Abt is a Western New York newspaper columnist, magazine contributor and creator/host of the talk radio show, Buffalostyle (www.buffalostyle.wnymedia.net.) Christina’s work has been featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul of America, Chicken Soup for the Romantic Soul and Chicken Soup to Inspire a Woman’s Soul, as well as on the Heartwarmers.com website, in the Heartwarmer’s series of books, and the Petwarmer’s CD.
Christina’s best selling first book entitled, Chicken Wing Wisdom, Western New York Stories of Family, Life and Food shared Around the Table is now available at book and gift stores across Western New York and online at www.buffalomade.com. Details about the book and book signings are available at her website www.chickenwingwisdom.com. Christina is currently working on a new book, a novel entitled, Crowne Hill.
Hometown 1230 AM WECK Radio, Buffalo’s locally-owned and programmed radio station, is proud to feature Local News and Talk. WECK focuses on serving the unique listeners and businesses of Buffalo and Erie County, providing top-quality programming, 24 hours a day, while at the same time reaching out on-the-air, on-line, and in-person, to local consumers, advertisers, and community organizations. Much like Buffalo itself, Hometown 1230 AM WECK considers itself as a Major Market station with a small-town attitude. In addition to talk, Hometown 1230 AM WECK is also home to the University of Buffalo Bulls Football and Basketball teams and a simulcast partner with WGRZ TV for noon news and weather reports.
Jeff Says:October 15th, 2008 at 6:50 am
On this new show, will there be discussion of how dumb Sarah Palin is?
wiztard Says:October 15th, 2008 at 11:26 am
ooooooh, i hope so!
Ward Says:October 15th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Doubt it; Ms. Abt is a — gulp, shiver — Republican.
Save me, Humanist!!!!
jack piano Says:October 16th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Ms. Abt is boring, pleasant happy talk boring. As is most of Abt writing.
Just what we need now that the world is crashing down more mindless marshmallow radio. happy, happy, joy, joy.
jack
Christina Abt Says:October 18th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
BP
Thanks for the plug….appreciate your support.
The first show was fun…had some interesting callers including the Mayor and Drew Cerza….and some great music by a group from Grand Island, One and One.
Next week it’s all about tee shirts….and the varied people in this community who have gone out and created pro Buffalo tee shirts and sell them independently.
Oh…and just to clarify …perhaps your readers should be a bit more careful before they critique…
I am NOT a Republican….haven’t been for a number of years.
As for boring…well, I guess each to his own….I tend to think of innane blog comments as first rate yawners……
Dan Meyer Says:October 21st, 2008 at 1:04 am
I listened to the first show and enjoyed it.
In this day and age of doom-and-gloom talk radio, petty partisan politically-based blogs and all sorts of other negativity, I think one hour per week of “happy talk” isn’t a bad thing.
In fact, it’s a good thing.
I suggest listening to the show for a month and then make a decision on whether you like it or not.
Just my opinion…
indabuff Says:October 21st, 2008 at 1:37 am
@Dan Meyer
I agree…I spoke to Christina tonight…she is cool…her WNYM shows were great…she is a true renaissance chick!
FM Says:October 25th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
I appreciate your efforts to bring to light that which makes Buffalo and WNY such a unique place to live. It is about time someone recognized the enterpenurial talent of small business people in WNY and the many other postives of living here. Keep up the good work!
P.S. Since when has having a positive attitude become a weakness Jack?