Boston radio listeners - what happened to Star 93.7?

[Jenn]

I know I was listening to Star yesterday, but today it's Lite 93.7 - WTH? I even checked their website and it appears to be gone. I am so bummed - that was my favorite station.

 

[cherylp3]

http://lists.bostonradio.org/pipermail/boston-radio-interest/2005-April/005788.html

http://lists.bostonradio.org/pipermail/boston-radio-interest/2005-April/005789.html
Dear 93.7 Listener:
>
> Because you are one of Star's most valued listeners, we want you to hear
> it from us first. As of 2pm today, Star 93.7 becomes 93.7 Mike FM. Our
> slogan? WE PLAY EVERYTHING.
>
> We know you probably have very mixed emotions right now; you loved Star,
> and so did we. All we're asking is that you give Mike a chance, because
> we think you'll really love what you hear.
>
> When we say "We play everything," we mean it. Mike will play 2-3 Star
> songs per hour, plus tons of hits that you loved growing up in Boston
> but haven't heard in a while. In fact, our music library is three to
> five times bigger than any other radio station's in Boston. That's a lot
> of great songs. And we'll play them randomly, so you'll feel like you
> just hit Shuffle on an iPod. You won't even have to buy one.
>
> You'll hear everything from Donna Summer to Def Leppard, Abba to
> Aerosmith, Journey to Janet, Beatles to Bananarama.
>
> Mike's tone will be sarcastic, fun, and irreverent. That's the attitude
> you take on when you don't have to play by any particular set of rules.
> Mike is all about the music, with very few interruptions (except for a
> few commercials. after all, Mike does have to eat).
>
> Your Star Insider Rewards points automatically became Mike's Club
> Points. We're going to be adding tons of great prizes, so make sure to
> keep checking in with us.
>
> We know you probably have a lot to say, and we want to hear it. So email
> us here <mailto:spollack@star937fm.com> or call us at 617-266-7827 with
> your comments, questions, anything you want us to know.
>
> On behalf of Star 93.7, thank you for all of your support these past 6
> years. On behalf of 93.7 Mike FM, check us out. We think you'll like
> Mike.
>
> Best,
>
> Your Friends at 93.7
>
> P.S. The Star Style Ball is still on next Thursday, April 21 st at the
> Roxy. We hope to see you there!

 

[debster812]

There seems to be a lot going on in Boston radio these days. 92.9 (WBOS) has changed too. They got rid of Bill and Kristin in the morning, and now it's an 'All Music Morning', no DJs, limited commercials, no news, no weather.

I'm not sure I like it yet, but we'll see........

 

[cinmell]

I turned on 93.7 this morning and had no idea what was going on. I'll miss Star and the dance classics! I'm pretty bummed. I don't like "Mike Radio" so far.

 

[I Dream of Disney]

Wow! Thanks for the update! I was driving the kids to soccer practice yesterday, and kept fiddling with the radio. Couldn't believe that the songs they were playing were on my 93.7

I really enjoyed all the club classics that they used to play