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Joe Lomonaco

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Host - WHAM 5 O'Clock News Hour
Monday thru Friday 5 - 6pm EASTERN

And when Beth & Chet take vacations, I jump in to host the WHAM Morning News

I love hearing from listeners. E-mail me:

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The Story So Far

I am often told stories about my childhood. Many of which I do not believe for a minute. But some stories I actually believe. I am told that a record player was my first and favorite toy.

Editors Note:
For our younger readers, a record player is something used back in the 'good old days' to play REAL MUSIC!!!!

I am also told that I used and destroyed 2 or 3 record players in my childhood. What I was using them for other than playing records that would cause them to be destroyed....well, you'll just have to coax that story out of me. As another story goes, I would start up the turntable just to watch the record label spin around. Simple, glorious times.

I am also told that I would insist my family be absolutely quiet while watching television. I made the demand so I could record the audio of my favorite TV show on a cassette machine and listen to them over and over again without any distracting family conversation in the background. My first radio production job.

Some years passed.

High school was when I discovered the joys of SCHOOL PLAYS and performing before a live audience. It was then that I realized what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. But I also knew I was too chicken to go through my adult years without a steady paycheck. So I went to college.

The State University of New York at Geneseo. My alma mater. And home to WGSU 89.3 FM. My first radio job. Well, not really a job. It was more a place to goof around on the air and learn first hand just how to be a radio personality.

Radio...yes. Personality...not even close.

But I decided to stick with it. Partly because I knew I couldn't work in a career that involved math or science or anything I'd have to get dressed up for. But mostly because I developed a true love for the medium of radio. A love I still have and always will.

After close to 15 years of professional broadcasting, I think I'm getting the hang of it. Now I get to make commercials all day and play on the radio for an hour every weeknight. And unlike my time on the high school stage...it truly is for the best that no one can see me. I fall down a lot during the commercials. No wait...that WOULD be funny to see. Maybe you can just imagine what it would look like and enjoy a little theatre in your mind. Just make sure you keep your ticket stub with you in case you go out of your head.

Editor's Note:
The line above is a horrible joke. And not all that funny. But keep listening. Every now and again...he get's in a good one.

When I'm on line I go to..

Alex Borstein's Home Page
This is the official page for the actress/comedian who gives voice to Lois Griffin on the Fox animated series Family Guy.

Family Guy - the official Fox site
This is the place where all fans should go to find out what's happening with the show, read blogs from the shows creators, and keep up with the Griffins.

Lewis Black Official Web Site
Lewis is by far my favorite comedian. I catch him every time he performs in Rochester.

Blue Man Group
I have been a fan of BMG for years. I finally got the chance to see the group on their How To Be A Mega-Star tour. I highly suggest you see this show live. You'll never forget the experience.

Ron DeStefano On Line
You might remember a show that played at Geva Theatre a few years ago called CONVENIENCE. Ron was one of the cast members. People have told me that Ron and I look alike. I only wish I could sing as well.

Border Terriers
My wife and I are dog people. We have a 2 year old Border Terrier named Cooper. Many people ask me what kind of dog he is. Now you can see for yourself.

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A look at Mars

Monday 05-26-2008 7:14am ET

Wanna see the surface of Mars? Click the link below to see the photos beamed back to Earth from The Phoenix.

http://www.nasa.gov/

Geva Theatre's Summer Curtain Call

Monday 05-26-2008 4:32am ET

Hi friends -

On June 6th I will host Geva Theatre Center's annual SUMMER CURTAIN CALL. The S-C-C, as we call it, is a gala event which raises money for the educational outreach programs at Geva. And it is one heck of a fun evening with live and silent auctions, a performance featuring many local celebrities, and out of this world food. Check the link below to learn more about this year's program. Maybe you can join us. Or, if you can't attend, think about making a donation. Geva Theatre is one of those "jewels" in our community that makes Rochester great.

http://www.gevatheatre.org/support/curtaincall.php

The Boy Who Grew Up to be a Radio Star

Monday 05-19-2008 2:37pm ET

In 1950, Dr. Seuss wrote a book called GERALD McBOING BOING. It was based on an Academy Award winning short subject animated film. It's the story of a boy who becomes a star on radio because of his unique "talent". Check out the film for a visual demonstration of what we in the business call Theatre of the Mind.

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