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ConFROGulatons To Char Of Utica- She's Going To Vegas

Big Frog 104 — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:28:18 +0000

If you run into Char Benhoff today make sure you wish her a big ConFrogulations on being our grand prize winner with the Kickoff to Vegas! Char will be enjoying a 3-day, 2 night stay in Vegas and her friends at Labatt Blue, Labatt Blue Light, Swifty's, and Big Frog 104 will be paying for her entire trip!

School Closings and Early Dismissals For Central New York Due to Hurricane Sandy

Big Frog 104 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:06:11 +0000

Hurricane Sandy is causing several school districts across Central New York to cancel classes. We’ve got the growing list on our School Closings page. Source: School Closings and Early Dismissals For Central New York Due to Hurricane Sandy

Big Frog 104 Playlist – October 2012 Top Songs

Big Frog 104 — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:16:46 +0000

What songs hopped up the chart this month? Check out Big Frog 104's Top 40 songs.

Tractor Trailer Accident In East Bound Lane Of I90 Before Little Falls

Big Frog 104 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:25:26 +0000

In case you’re heading eastbound on the Thruway this morning, a tractor trailer caught fire just after 6:30am about 3 miles west of the Little Falls exit. Here’s what the New York State Thruway website is reporting: …right lane blocked I-90 – NYS Thruway eastbound between exit 30 and exit 29A Estimated End Time: Until [...]

Townsquare Media Job – Utica Based Live Events Manager

Big Frog 104 — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:51:24 +0000

Townsquare Media is looking for a Live Events Manager for our Utica-Rome based operation serving Central New York. The Live Events group at Townsquare Media is responsible for the development, production, and promotion of over 300 live events across the country on an annual basis. The group’s activity encompasses music events/festivals, consumer and trade expos [...]

Were You In the Crowd at Wild West Frog Fest and Rodeo 2012 [GALLERY]

Big Frog 104 — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 16:25:17 +0000

We had an outstanding day at the 2012 edition of Wild West Frog Fest and Rodeo at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds. The weather cooperated, for the most part. Two outstanding Nashville headliners gave high-energy performances. Our local bands rock the house. And the Painted Pony Rodeo showed why they got a bigger arena this year as [...]

Josh Thompson Reveals He'll Appear Naked in His New Video and More in Our Exclusive Frog Fest Interview [VIDEO]

Big Frog 104 — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 22:04:17 +0000

Wild West Frog Fest and Rodeo headliner Josh Thompson gave an exclusive interview to Big Frog 104 Morning Show host Polly Wogg. He reveals secrets like the fact he’ll appear naked in his new video for ‘Comin’ Around.’ Josh tells Polly Wogg that if you “pause at just the right time in the video, you [...]

Easton Corbin on Merle Haggard and The Weirdest Thing He's Ever Signed – Live at Frog Fest 2012

Big Frog 104 — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 18:56:59 +0000

If Easton Corbin could share a stage with anyone in the country music world, who would it be? Corbin told us all about it before hopping onstage at Frog Fest 2012. “Merle Haggard,” Easton told Matt Herkimer. “He’s one of my heroes. I’ve never got to meet him before.” Can anyone out there hook that [...]

The Sound Check at Frog Fest [VIDEO]

Big Frog 104 — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:30:47 +0000

A concert sound check is an unmistakable blend of music and mic checks. The pound-pound-pound on a base drum followed by the snap of the snare. Then chord after chord from the guitars. Greg McShea is your guide to the sound check at Wild West Frog Fest 2012.

Who Was the Cutest Cowgirl at the 2012 Frog Fest Rodeo? – Vote Now!

Big Frog 104 — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 12:41:08 +0000

The rodeo is in town for Frog Fest 2012, and we're probably just dumb, but we didn't realize there were going to be such pretty gals riding in the rodeo this year. Both of Emily and Tanya raced their horses before the grandstand today.

Both girls are cute as a button, and both could kick your butt. But which gal is the cutest cowgirl in all of Frog Fest?

Who Was The Handsomest Cowboy at 2012 Frog Fest Rodeo? – Vote Here!

Big Frog 104 — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 12:40:20 +0000

Ropin' steers and ridin' bulls is a job for only the manliest and most-chiseled among us. We checked out the Painted Pony Rodeo this morning at Frog Fest and were stunned by the awesomeness on display.

Not all these dudes are handsome, mind you. Some are a little... too gruff. But the ones that are - whew boy!

Barbecue Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend [VIDEOS]

Big Frog 104 — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:01:09 +0000

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill this holiday weekend.

Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity. But that shouldn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique.

We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame.

Check them out.

'Dancing with the Stars' Season 14 Week 5 Recap — Latin Night

Big Frog 104 — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:08:55 +0000

Monday was Latin Night on ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ and hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke-Charvet promised we’d go “south of the border” to “shake our maracas,” which we’re pretty sure wasn’t nearly as dirty as it sounded. Last week, Melissa Gilbert got her bell rung so badly that she was carried out on a [...]

Mardi Gras Event Winners

Big Frog 104 — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:02:57 +0000

Thank you again for attending the Mardi Gras Party last Saturday at Hotel Utica. Congratulations to the following winners from the night: Debra Paternoster.. Oneida Company Basket Frank Gentile – Atlantic City Trip Robert Bouck – Scentsy Basket Scott Belair – Joes Jerky Basket Anthony Maggio –2 charming ladys basket Eileen Dennison – Candy Jar [...]

Top 5 Social Networks To Be Part Of

Big Frog 104 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:47:57 +0000

According to a new study, Facebook and Twitter are more difficult to resist than cigarettes or alcohol. Researchers from the University of Chicago looked into how addicted people get to social media websites and found that people have almost no control over their urges to check Facebook and Twitter. When they get an urge to check their page, they almost always do. I can’t disagree; maybe you check these social networks dai

7,000 Students Ran In This Years Krispy Kreme Challenge [VIDEO]

Big Frog 104 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:10:51 +0000

Are you a fan of Krispy Kreme donuts? If not, why not? They are glazed and a little piece of heaven. However, I wouldn’t call them exercise food. Students at the North Carolina State University will disagree with that. More than 7,000 participants of the Krispy Kreme Challenge ran five miles and then inhaled a [...]

Sean Patrick McGraw Visits Big Frog 104 [VIDEO]

Big Frog 104 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:32:22 +0000

Meet Sean Patrick McGraw, country music’s new artist to watch out for. We were lucky enough to meet him just yesterday here at Big Frog 104. After a performance earlier this year at the Moeghan Sun Casino and Resort, followed by a performance at Indian Ranch with Travis Tritt, many started taking notice to this [...]

Big Frog 104 Playlist – Feburary 2012 Top Songs

Big Frog 104 — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:55:39 +0000

Eric Church leads this month's top played songs list. It's no surprise to see Toby Keith in the top 5 with 'Red Solo Cup.' Check out the full list below. Buy on iTunes & Amazon Ringtones 1. Eric Church - Drink in my Hand Chief 2. Chris Young - You Neon (Deluxe Edition) 3. Zac [...]

Simple Date Ideas For New Years

Big Frog 104 — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:12:20 +0000

Are you looking for plans this New Years? I was debating going out, but honestly I think it’d be much safer at home relaxing with the girlfriend opposed to sitting at a crowded bar. Also to not sound like an old man, it’s also much cheaper. Our friends over at Glamour came up with a [...]

Big Frog 104 Playlist – January 2012 Top Songs

Big Frog 104 — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:21:41 +0000

Last month's number one song from David Nail slipped to number four while Jason Aldean's inked-up 'Tattoos on this Town' claimed the top spot. Elsewhere on our survey, a new season of American Idol gets underway this month just as last year's Idol champ, Scotty McCreery, makes our top songs list with 'The Trouble With Girls.'