Classic Hits 107.9 WKIO

10/15/2024

Our friend Brewster the Rooster showing off his new shirt.

10/13/2024

Mike Haile Monday Afternoon 2-6PM. Quick stories on Whitesnake, Justin Hayward and the Moody Blues, Nazareth, Bob Seger, Cliff Richard, Foreigner, Norman Petty, Boz Scaggs. Our Three for 3, History Book, Daily Double and more. 105.5FM, on the news-gazette app, ask Alexa for WKIO.

10/11/2024

Tonight October 13th at 7pm CDT It's Home Grown KIO episode #166 hosted by David Leake and L.A. Fredrickson with another ever popular "Mix Tape" show! Some of the tracks we have never aired before. Included on the playlist are the following: Doug Gherna, Candy Foster & The Shades of Blue, Lou DiBello, No Secret, Latem, Feather Train, The Impalas, Games, Doc Shredd, Champaign Underground, Bashful Youngens, 3 Gun Whiskey, Andrew Duncanson, and if time allows, Blackouts! Home Grown KIO is proud to be sponsored by Glenn Poor's Audio Video ......Where They Tell The Truth, and by our friends at CU Bands and Fans! We invite you to listen in again to the amazing sounds and songs from our talented local originating musicians at 7pm Sunday night on air at 105.5FM, ask "Alexa...enable WKIO" or online at
WKIOFM .com

10/05/2024

Mike Haile Monday Afternoon 2-6PM. Happy Birthday John Mellencamp, plenty of JCM including the song inspired by Paul Newman’s HUD. Plus Kansas, The Doors, Chuck Berry and more. Quick stories and the greatest music ever recorded. 105.5 FM, streaming on the news-gazette app or wkiofm dot com

10/04/2024

Tonight October 6th at 7pm CDT It's Home Grown KIO episode #165 hosted by David Leake and L.A. Fredrickson with a special feature show on an up and coming band, Ancient Ways! We'll play 7 tracks from the band and will include a special "teaser" interview that our good friend Terry Brown did with the members of Ancient Ways a while ago. We will also play some additional tracks from our local area to finish out the show. Included on the playlist are the following: An Ancient Ways track to open the show followed by the "teaser" interview, then 6 more Ancient Ways tracks, then, Elliott Sedgwick, Decadents, Jade Sky, Boxcar Graffiti, Kings Highway, The Guild, and if time allows, Ashland! Home Grown KIO is proud to be sponsored by Glenn Poor's Audio Video......Where They Tell The Truth, and by our friends at CU Bands and Fans! We invite you to listen in again to the amazing sounds and songs from our talented local originating musicians at 7pm Sunday night on air at 105.5FM, ask "Alexa...enable WKIO" or online at
WKIOFM .com

09/27/2024

Tonight September 29th at 7pm CDT It's Home Grown KIO episode #164 with yet another popular "Mix Tape" show hosted by David Leake and L.A. Fredrickson and features tracks from local bands from our ever expanding hard drive chocked full of songs originating out of our local area. Included on the playlist are the following: Keith Harden Band, Bluesweed, Absinthe Blind, Ginger, Kool Ray & The Polaroidz, Champaign, Invaders, Mistress, REO Speedwagon, Jammin' Jimmy Bean, Boat Drunks, Modern Drugs, American Football, Elliott Sedgwick, and if time allows, Beezus! Home Grown KIO is proud to be sponsored by Glenn Poor's Audio Video ......Where They Tell The Truth, and by our friends at CU Bands and Fans! We invite you to listen in again to the amazing sounds and songs from our talented local originating musicians at 7pm Sunday night on air at 105.5FM, ask "Alexa...enable WKIO" or online at
WKIOFM .com

09/27/2024

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09/26/2024

It’s a simple math equation. Take Xfinity Internet add Xfinity Home WiFi and add Xfinity TV with the football scoring zone equals Sunday gameday at my house. Whether I am sitting in the family room or Using my tablet, I can follow the games all over the house, even in the garage or out on the patio Xfinity has me covered. They are the best, period. www.xfinity.com 1-800-Xfinity or stop by your nearest Xfinity Store. -MITM

09/25/2024

Chambana | Why is it that Champaign and Urbana never merged into one city? | #

Tamera McDaniel offers vignettes that tell the stories and history behind notable names in Champaign-Urbana and Champaign County history. Produced with partnership from the Champaign County History Museum.

09/24/2024

Dublin, Irish Evening, Kilkenny, Waterford, Choice on Tour: Waterford Crystal Factory or Waterford Medieval Museum and Wine Vault, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Jaunting Car Ride, Ring of Kerry, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Sheepdog Demonstration, Galway, Castle Stay

09/22/2024

Mike Haile Monday Afternoon 2-6P. Cheap Trick tackles a Dobie Gray on the 5:30 Daily Double. Plus Springsteen, Boston, Bowie and a Steely Dan jigsaw puzzle. 105.5FM or streaming worldwide.

09/20/2024

Tonight September 22nd at 7pm CDT It's Home Grown KIO episode #163 with another "Mix Tape" show hosted by David Leake and L.A. Fredrickson and features tracks from local bands from our ever expanding hard drive chocked full of songs originating out of our local area. Included on the playlist are the following: The Mudhens, Ancient Ways, Catfish and the Sharks, The Finchley Boys, Laurie Morvan, Illinois Band, Dan Fogelberg, Jesse Ross Band, E.S.P, The All Star Frogs, Jack Daniels, Blackouts, Galaxies, Missing the Point, and if time allows, The Handcuffs! Home Grown KIO is proud to be sponsored by Glenn Poor's Audio Video......Where They Tell The Truth, and by our friends at CU Bands and Fans! We invite you to listen in again to the amazing sounds and songs from our talented local originating musicians at 7pm Sunday night on air at 105.5FM, ask "Alexa...enable WKIO" or online at
WKIOFM .com

09/19/2024

Another great Home Grown KIO Dave Leake and L A. Fredrickson recorded with Mike Murphy, former lead singer of REO Speedwagon from 1973-1976.

L.A. Fredrickson and Dave Leake, co-hosts of Home Grown KIO 7pm CDT Sunday nights on Pure Classic Rock 105.5 WKIO, interview Mike Murphy former lead singer f...

09/13/2024

Tonight September 15th at 7pm CDT It's Home Grown KIO episode #162 with a "Mabel's Calendar 1983" show...thanks to Dave Rush for the calendar! This special is hosted by David Leake flying solo and features tracks from local bands that played Mabel's in 1983. Included on the playlist are the following: Appaloosa, Rathskeller, Mix Company, Elvis Brothers, George Faber, Captain Rat & The Blind Rivets, Combo Audio, Nix 86, B-Lovers, Nines, Pork & The Havana Ducks, Kid Tater & The Fabulous Cheetos, Big Daddy Sun & The Outer Planets, Outnumbered, and if time allows, Don't Talk Back! Home Grown KIO is proud to be sponsored by Glenn Poor's Audio Video......Where They Tell The Truth, and by our friends at CU Bands and Fans! We invite you to listen in again to the amazing sounds and songs from our talented local originating musicians at 7pm Sunday night on air at 105.5FM, ask "Alexa...enable WKIO" or online at
WKIOFM .com

09/11/2024

09/07/2024

Tonight September 8th at 7pm CDT It's Home Grown KIO episode #161 with another "Mix Tape" show hosted by David Leake flying solo and featuring tracks from our ever expanding hard drive FULL of locally produced songs by our amazing local songwriters, solo artists, and bands! Included on the playlist are the following: Elsinore, Head East, Screams, Rabbit in Red, Vertigo, Harlem Hayfield, Pauli Carman, Temple of Low Men, Joni Laurence, The Rave, Slink Rand, Whiskey Bird Dog, Three Hour Tour, Outnumbered, and if time allows, Missing the Point! Home Grown KIO is proud to be sponsored by Glenn Poor's Audio Video......Where They Tell The Truth, and by our friends at CU Bands and Fans! We invite you to listen in again to the amazing sounds and songs from our talented local originating musicians at 7pm Sunday night on air at 105.5FM, ask "Alexa...enable WKIO" or online at
WKIOFM .com

08/31/2024

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08/30/2024

Every week I receive email updates from Xfinity. Their updates always contain interesting content on programming, products and thought starters. Last week Think before you click. For someone like me who has been on line going back to last century, it was a good read. There is a reason why we have been Xfinity customers long before I became a spokesperson. They are the best, period. www.xfinity.com 1-800-xfinity or stop by your nearest Xfinity Store. -MITM

08/30/2024

Tonight September 1st at 7pm CDT It's Home Grown KIO episode #160 hosted by David Leake flying solo. This show is a special tribute theme for local legend Benny Jenkins and his band "Bloodline" and will feature six songs by the band and an interview teaser clip from the full interview recorded with our good friend Terry Iheartu Brown from CU Bands and Fans. The full interview can be found on our WKIOFM website in the podcast section. Included on the playlist are the following: a Benny Jenkins Bloodline track, the "teaser" interview, five additional Benny Jenkins Bloodline tracks, four Flathead 6 tracks, a Champaign Underground track, Candy Foster and the Shades of Blue track (live), an early Head East track, and if time allows, Illinois Band! Home Grown KIO is proud to be sponsored by Glenn Poor's Audio Video......Where They Tell The Truth, and by our friends at CU Bands and Fans! We invite you to listen in to this special tribute HGKIO show featuring Benny Jenkins Bloodline and more of our talented local originating musicians Sunday night at 7pm CDT, on air at 105.5FM, ask "Alexa...enable WKIO" or online at
WKIOFM .com

08/23/2024

Tonight August 25th at 7pm CDT It's Home Grown KIO episode #159 with another "Mix Tape" show hosted by David Leake and L.A. Fredrickson featuring tracks from our ever expanding hard drive FULL of locally produced songs by our amazing local songwriters, solo artists, and bands! Included on the playlist are the following: Otis & The Elevators, Mad Science Fair, Traveling Radio Show, Wiley Foxx, Spectrum, Bluetone Drivers, Thom Bishop, Silver Bullet Band, Turning Curious, Mosaic, Skater, Mason Profit, Tractor Kings, Unpossible, and if time allows, Zakk Tompkins! Home Grown KIO is proud to be sponsored by Glenn Poor's Audio Video......Where They Tell The Truth, and by our friends at CU Bands and Fans! We invite you to listen in again to the amazing sounds and songs from our talented local originating musicians at 7pm Sunday night on air at 105.5FM, ask "Alexa...enable WKIO" or online at
WKIOFM .com

08/17/2024

Thanks to the Carle Neuroscience Team (Surgeons, Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Techs), I am cleared for takeoff, going back on the air this Monday. I appreciate Alli, Mary-Lynn Foster, Lee Marcus, Karen, Brian Barnhart and Max Martin for their help while I was recuperating. Thanks to everyone’s kindness in reaching out and the prayers over the last few weeks. 97.5 WHMS Monday Morning, Classic Rock 105.5 WKIO in the afternoon.

08/16/2024

Tonight August 18th at 7pm CDT It's Home Grown KIO episode #158 with another "Mix Tape" show hosted by David Leake and L.A. Fredrickson and will feature tracks from our ever expanding hard drive FULL of locally produced songs by our amazing local songwriters, solo artists, and bands! Included on the playlist are the following: Clockwork Orange, Shotgun Wedding, Weird Summer, The Ship, The Impalas, Keith Harden Band, Third Stone, Poster Children, John Kellogg, Still Frenzy, Hum, Modern Drugs, REO Speedwagon, Mik Roberts Band, and if time allows, Martyrs! Home Grown KIO is proud to be sponsored by Glenn Poor's Audio Video......Where They Tell The Truth, and by our friends at CU Bands and Fans! We invite you to listen in again to the amazing sounds and songs from our talented local originating musicians at 7pm Sunday night on air at 105.5FM, ask "Alexa...enable WKIO" or online at
WKIOFM .com

08/09/2024

Tonight August 11th at 7pm CDT is a Tribute Show to another area longtime performer, entertainer, and songwriter Susan Williams! It's Home Grown KIO episode #157 hosted by David Leake flying solo with a special show featuring Susan on seven songs she performed with her backing group, the "Wright Groove Band!" We also have a 5 minute "teaser" interview with Susan she did a while back with our good friend Terry Brown from CU Bands and Fans. This Sunday's Home Grown KIO playlist features the following: Susan Williams & Wright Groove Band, a short 5 minute "teaser" clip with Susan from the whole podcast interview, 6 more Susan Williams & Wright Groove Band tracks, then Catfish and the Sharks, The All Star Frogs, The K-Tels, Doc Shredd, Bluesweed, Benny Jenkins' Bloodline, and if time allows Andrew Duncanson!! Home Grown KIO is proud to be sponsored by Glenn Poor's Audio Video......Where They Tell The Truth, and by our friends at CU Bands and Fans! We invite you to listen to this special edition show featuring Susan Williams & Wright Groove Band, 7pm Sunday night on air at 105.5 FM, ask Alexa to play WKIO, or streaming online at WKIOFM .com