New Iberia needs a real RADIO station

By T Marie
Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 5:10 AM CDT

I sure hope somebody starts a new radio station here. Years ago we had three, Knir, Kane and Kdea. Now only one(Kane) and it is horrible . The owners are locked in some Swamp Fox fog that few care to tune in to. The owners are in politics and that stinks also. The only talk show daily is slanted , anti Bush etc. The host has no common families values with people from Louisiana ,I think he is from the Chicago area. We need businessmen to step up to the plate and open a station that is listerner friendly , one that lets all people speak out not just a few cronies every day. Hope someone out there is hearing our plea. Swamp Fox music is ok but not 24 hours a day . That is one of the many reasons Kane has no people listening to them. Lee K is about the only decent DJ that they have at the station. Time to clean house. T Marie , waiting to hear POP music again.

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B.Bean wrote on Aug 7, 2008 12:30 PM:

" Hey Blondie, how about the price of beans in China? "

Blondie wrote on Aug 2, 2008 7:40 PM:

" This post is sooooo pathetic! If you people don't like the **** station, change it! Problem solved. Try to bring awareness to important issues, not this foolishness. You only have a gazillion other choices to listen to.(How do people think of some of these things to complain about?) "

A Cajun wrote on Aug 1, 2008 8:44 PM:

" Furthermore Louisiana artists make money when there music is played. What do you want your children listening to? If you don't like the music change the channel. That is what I always do when Boggs comes on with his talk show. I hate talk shows so I switch to another channel at 10'oclock that plays Louisiana Music. And Lee K does a great job of picking Louisiana Music and supporting those artists. "

A Cajun wrote on Aug 1, 2008 8:39 PM:

" The music on KANE is one of the few things left in New Iberia that demonstrates pride and appreciation of our culture and our heritage. These people or things that we should be proud of. If we do not like the music, we do not like the culture and maybe we have not learned enough about the music and the culture which is what creates shallowness. People from all over The United States and Europe travel to South Louisiana because the appreciate our culture and music. KANE is playing home grown music. "

New New Iberian wrote on Aug 1, 2008 5:36 PM:

" When Jeff and Chef Kevin do their daily specials and sports bit i really enjoy it. If i was a betting man (wink-wink) i would be cleaning up thanks to their picks-to-click. GEAUX CUBBIES! "

B.Bean wrote on Aug 1, 2008 3:21 PM:

" AM radio ? Do they give away 8 Track
tapes and Leaded gas ? I didnt think any of these still existed "

Me wrote on Jul 29, 2008 8:25 PM:

" Just wondering what radio station can tell me if crawfish is still in season. I sure smell some. Boiled. Thank you. "

Deborah C. White wrote on Jul 29, 2008 1:04 PM:

" Darlene,
I also wanted you to know that T-Marie is not a female just in case you are interested. Thanks again and I will try not to come off as being rude or immmature. Have you read some of the other post in this forum? If not, I would suggest you do and you will see for yourself what some do on this forum, including myself. Good conversing with you. I always enjoy an intelligent conversation with people on the forum. Have a Great Day! "

Deborah C. White wrote on Jul 29, 2008 12:57 PM:

" To: Darlene
Thanks for your reply. I certainly apologize if I came off as being rude. I did not intend to be rude. No, not all pop music is trashy and in fact I like alot of it. When I was speaking of trash music I hope you will know what music I am referring to. I understand that maybe we could use another radio station to suite others. But, people have their opinions. I do feel there was more behind this than one would know. Good day, thanks. "

Darlene A. Landry wrote on Jul 29, 2008 11:16 AM:

" To: Deborah C. White

I agree with you but i think you were being a little bit rude. Pop music is not trashy just because you dont like it ever though you are entitled to your own opinion. She could have went to the station but what she is trying to say is that we need a new radio station. She is entitled to her opinion just like you are so stop being so imature. "

browneyed girl wrote on Jul 29, 2008 10:11 AM:

" I love the morning show where the chef at Clementine and Jeff talk baseball. It's really very amusing. I think we should have more sports talk in the area. The chef, Kevin, is very clever! "

Ted wrote on Jul 28, 2008 8:43 AM:

" Taywood , you gave yourself away as John when you mentioned free food give aways. Everybody in the parish knows you live for freebees. I hear you on KANE all the time trying to get free McDonald's and what not. "

Deborah C. White wrote on Jul 28, 2008 8:22 AM:

" I also am a big fan of KANE, Lee K. and Jeff Boggs. I love the music and also enjoy Jeff's program, Teche Matters. HA HA, you are making me go hummmmmmmm. But, keep on posting this is interesting. "

HA-HA wrote on Jul 27, 2008 7:41 PM:

" Give it up John!!! Everybody knows it's you. Everyone knows how vengeful you are. Just because you think someone slighted you, you set out to ruin that person. You are not going to hurt Jeff Boggs. You won't be able to get him fired. He just laughs. You are the joke of the parish. My whole family, friends and neighbors love KANE. We enjoy the local talk and our own type of music. "

Oh that chankity-chank music wrote on Jul 27, 2008 12:02 PM:

" Personally I tune in to CJ and Debbie
Ray on 99.9 FM. The music and conversation is out of this world.

The only time I listen to KANE is when a
hurricane is approaching our coast. Lee
is wonderful and courteous to all who contact him. The other guy,? "

Youve Got to be kidding wrote on Jul 27, 2008 12:37 AM:

" There's still an AM station on the air? How can they possibly survive? "

Cajunator wrote on Jul 26, 2008 10:54 PM:

" to Love Swamp Pop. You must be right when you say they represent the majority of viewpoints in this area."Democrat viewpoints". Judging by the recent attempts to raise taxes, I'd say you're right on the money.That's why I won't listen. "

Cajunator wrote on Jul 26, 2008 10:48 PM:

" I didn't even know there was a radio station here in New Iberia, but by reading these posts, it sounds like it's slanted to the left. Think I'll continue to have my "Mellow Joy" every morning with Bernie and Moon on 105.1. "

Love Swamp-Pop wrote on Jul 25, 2008 4:30 PM:

" KANE plays swamp pop & hates Bush?
Where do I tune in? They sound like they represent the majority of viewpoints in this area. Local music and democratic viewpoints! "

Billy G. wrote on Jul 25, 2008 9:48 AM:

" I cannot stand that music on KANE either. I stopped tuning in to them years ago. Every six months or so I check back to see if maybe they came to their senses. "

Ted wrote on Jul 24, 2008 12:20 PM:

" To t. Marie and Taywood , John Berard , why don't you sign your name to these post? Just because Boggs cut off one of your ramblings , you don't need to run him down and not have the eggs to sign the post. And the sober announcer jab , do you REALLY want your dirty drawers aired also? "

Fed up wrote on Jul 24, 2008 12:02 PM:

" Get a life, John!!!!! "

To questions wrote on Jul 24, 2008 10:08 AM:

" Maybe it's because most business owners in this town think they're doing us a favor instead of appreciating their customers! The shop Iberia bull**** is really old! "

Iluvherbs wrote on Jul 23, 2008 6:00 PM:

" I stopped listening to the local stations when that swamp pop starting playing. I just couldn't stand the tone of the radio which I felt like arrogant and irritating. I loved it when KANE played the oldies and had local people who were treated with coutesy. I feel sorry for the people who spend their good money advertising on the radio, because we're not listening! "

Im waiting wrote on Jul 23, 2008 3:45 PM:

" I got a better idea "questions" why don't you go ask Louis? "

questions... wrote on Jul 21, 2008 2:51 PM:

" why doesn't KANE ask Sheriff Ackal why he purchased his unmarked cars from a dealer in Lafayette Parish rather than "Keep the tax payers money local" like he claimed with the purchase of the new patrol cars? Oh yeah, also ask Sheriff Ackal why he is sending the patrol cars to Terrebone Parish for equipment to be installed on them? Is there no one in Iberia Parish that can do the same work? "

Taywood wrote on Jul 20, 2008 4:08 PM:

" We need to get out City and Parish Councils to have Jim Anderson and Homeland Security establish a non/cpmmercial radion station to broadcast to our area during the hurricane periods of power failure. That way we can have reliable sober broadcasters telling us the news about evacuations , hurricane updates,, food give aways etc. when we need to know the news. No political slanted jabs or favoritism or mean/spirited attitudes or mood swings needed here. Just serious radio public service announcments. "

Frank Rizzo wrote on Jul 19, 2008 11:15 PM:

" To CG, yep K94 Rocks (or Rocked) "

zxcvb wrote on Jul 19, 2008 7:31 PM:

" Amen to Walton and Johnson you 10 percenter. Does anyone remember when country stations played country music, and not pop music with a little steel guitar? "

Jay wrote on Jul 19, 2008 4:21 PM:

" I catch Walton and Johnson every morning on a Baton Rouge station 98.1 , I did not know that kane was still on the air. For weather use KATC, weather site it is the best radar and all that. "

GG wrote on Jul 18, 2008 12:45 PM:

" Anyone old enough to remember when KSMB played rock and roll? "

OLD TIMER wrote on Jul 17, 2008 10:51 PM:

" Anybody remember "House Rocker" on KVOL? "

Frank Rizzo wrote on Jul 17, 2008 10:01 PM:

" KANE is "Air Iberia"

Jeff hammers Vitter over and over again about his affair, or affairs, but wait till you see the softballs he throws up to Landrieu and Melancon when they come to town. "

Al Frankenstein wrote on Jul 17, 2008 10:46 AM:

" All left wing talk shows are boring. Look at Air America. They keep going bankrupt. The only thing propping them up is George Soros. "

Troy Landry wrote on Jul 15, 2008 5:20 PM:

" listening to, especially during huricane season, but as far as national politics goes, Jeff is definitely slanted towards the left. "

Troy Landry wrote on Jul 15, 2008 5:19 PM:

" The problem with Boggs talk show is that you can turn the channel while he is in the middle of a rant about President Bush lying or Senator Vitter's affair, and a month later go back to KANE and he will still be ranting on the same issue! I mean I can only hear how Bush lied so much before I gotta hear something else! Funny how we don't hear about how bad of a Senator Landrieu or Representative Melancon are, I guess that they are perfect. As far as local information goes, the show is worth Cont. "

Manny wrote on Jul 15, 2008 5:10 PM:

" Having a local talk show is great, but 95% of the time it is so boring. KVOL 1330 and KPEL 105.1 have local shows. WWL 870, WRNO 99.5, and WIST 690 in New Orleans all have great talk shows. You can listen to all of them over the computer. Just click on the link "Listen Live." "

Kim wrote on Jul 15, 2008 3:19 PM:

" Well, I never listen to KANE but prefer the Lafayette stations. I don't think that they should be taken off the air or revamped for my music tastes though. I just listen elsewhere. They must have listeners that like the line up because they are still in play. Everyone is entitled to their opinion T-Marie and you have said yours; however, in the end, we are all made up of opinions on this forum. "

Ivan wrote on Jul 15, 2008 12:30 PM:

" T-Marie, I know who you are, we have had dealings in the past. Think about it, KANE is the oldest radio station in New Iberia and after over 50 years, they are still standing due to community support. The other 3 have abandoned New Iberia. Also I ran into a poll that states, KANE is one of the most listened to radio stations on the internet in the entire country. Next time there is a weather emergency, tune in to another radio station and see if you get local information and coverage. KANE is New Iberia's solid gold. "

Deborah C. White wrote on Jul 15, 2008 11:09 AM:

" T-Marie,
The type of music they play is not suitable for your ears. There are many stations you can listen to. I agree with Jeff, you should have taken your complaint to the radio station instead the forum. I have always found them to be open for comments or complaints. You stated Lee K. is the only decent DJ they have. That is a bit hypocritcal. Lee K. is the DJ that is playing the music you are complaining about. Try another radio station and listen to the trash music. "

One who knows wrote on Jul 15, 2008 10:45 AM:

" Are you kidding?? Since KANE came under new ownership (about 6 years ago), it has become a breath of fresh air, or should I say, a cleansing wind. Thanks to the station. The talk show, Teche Matters, has really changed Iberia Parish for the better. It helped us get rid of corrupt politicians and addresses many of the local problems. Anyone can call in and express an opinion. "

Grand Marie wrote on Jul 15, 2008 10:04 AM:

" "T-Marie", you said that "Kane has no people listening to them." Well, YOU must be listening if you know so many details and whose a good announcer and who's not! "

Jeff Boggs wrote on Jul 15, 2008 9:22 AM:

" As far as the format is concerned we play a variety of Louisiana Music, Swamp Pop, Zydeco, Blues and other Local sounds. We take pride in covering local politics, feeling that it's a part of our responsibility as New Iberia's only broad cast outlet. And there's probably only one station left in town because of a lack of community support for the others.
Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention and always feel free to stop by the office to say hello and for a cup of Mello Joy. "

Jeff Boggs wrote on Jul 15, 2008 9:21 AM:

" T Marie,
I appreciate your thoughts. We will never be able to please everyone, however I am a little disappointed you never called into the station to express these concerns. I have wide open phones everyday from 10-1, and we also accept public comments for our public file. Please feel free to send them to:
KANE
145 B. West Main
New Iberia, La. 70560 "

lmao wrote on Jul 15, 2008 7:00 AM:

" Try WJBO in Baton Rouge 1150 AM, or WWL in NO, 870 AM and 99.5 FM. These are real radio stations with generally conservative views,although fair and balanced. Listen to something from bigger minds and broader concepts. And NO swamp pop. Try FM. If you are listening to only KANE, honey, you are deserving of what your media outlet ignorance brings you. "

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