Category Archives: AOTM Blog

Band histories, unique stories behind the songs, and all you ever wanted to know, but were afraid to ask about the WOGB’s Artist of the Month.

AOTM: Listen to John Mellencamp Sing “Dark as a Dungeon”

AOTM: Listen to John Mellencamp Sing “Dark as a Dungeon”

John Mellencamp has been outspoken on politics for a number of years. From his involvement with Farm Aid to his music and interviews, he is vocal on his political beliefs. It is no surprise then that Mellencamp is involved on some level with the current debate on coal and clean energy.  In a documentary created…MORE

AOTM: Tom Petty Says Songwriting is Like Fishing

AOTM: Tom Petty Says Songwriting is Like Fishing

When people look at Tom Petty’s career, they see a man who has achieved the rock-n-roller’s dream. He has released thirteen studio albums with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, three solo albums, received multiple nominations and awards acknowledging his contributions to the industry, and been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Articulate and forthcoming,…MORE

AOTM: Tom Petty Receives the 2017 Musicares Person of the Year

AOTM: Tom Petty Receives the 2017 Musicares Person of the Year

  The Grammys immediately bring to mind music awards, awesome live performances, and star-studded after parties. The annual award ceremony also supports a charity called Musicares. Each year, the Grammys select one artist to be their Person of the Year. In 2017, Tom Petty received that honor, gave an amazing speech, and overall helped raise…MORE

AOTM: Petty Got Plagiarized and Handled It Professionally

AOTM: Petty Got Plagiarized and Handled It Professionally

Two years ago, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne found themselves in an interesting predicament. A new artist named Sam Smith had released a song titled “Stay with Me”. It became a Grammy-winning hit, however, the song was so similar to the Petty/Lynne composition “I Won’t back Down” that it was addressed in court. Through the…MORE

WOGB has Your Stevie Nicks Tickets!

WOGB has Your Stevie Nicks Tickets!

  Stevie Nicks has been out on her 24 Karat Gold tour and is making a stop at the Resch Center in Green Bay on August 23, 2017. Tickets go on sale June 23rd at 11am, but you can get them early on June 22 with our WOGB special access code. Click on this link…MORE

AOTM: Petty, Clapton, Harrison, Dylan, Young, and McGuinn All Walk into a Rehearsal

AOTM: Petty, Clapton, Harrison, Dylan, Young, and McGuinn All Walk into a Rehearsal

Back in 1992, Bob Dylan held a star-studded 30th Anniversary Concert at Madison Square Garden. Performers included Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Neil Young, and Roger McGuinn; just to name a few. The concert wasn’t just a coming together of music legends, it was also a concert dedicated to the music: Dylan said on…MORE

Get Your Bob Seger Tickets through WOGB!

Get Your Bob Seger Tickets through WOGB!

Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band will launch their 2017 Runaway Train Tour on August 24. Seger will hit the stage August 30th, 2017 at the Resch Center. Get your tickets now…his show at Pine Knob sold out in 9 minutes during pre-sale! WOGB wants to see you there! You can get your tickets…MORE

AOTM: Tom Petty Stands Up to His Record Label

AOTM: Tom Petty Stands Up to His Record Label

The year was 1981. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were at the top of their game. Their album Damn the Torpedoes was one of the best-selling albums of 1980. It hit number two on the Billboard 200, and was eventually certified platinum. The follow-up album Hard Promises was eagerly anticipated and proved to be equally…MORE

WOGB Artist Spotlight: Rob Anthony Revisits His Musical Roots

WOGB Artist Spotlight: Rob Anthony Revisits His Musical Roots

Music has the ability to reach people on the most intimate level.  It’s the cheerleader when things have gone right. The romantic poet swooning about love. The lyrical counselor during bouts of emotional pain. Music’s innate ability to connect emotionally to humanity gives the art a unique quality not found anywhere else. With that connection…MORE

AOTM: The Secret Life of Billy Joel

AOTM: The Secret Life of Billy Joel

I want us to go on a journey today with Billy Joel. The songwriter has sold more than more than 150 million records, had 33 Top 40 hits, and received 23 Grammy nominations. The piano man also regularly supports music education and charities. But, rather than focus on his accolades or his philanthropy, I want…MORE

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Put WOGB on Your Tree!!!

Put WOGB on Your Tree!!!

‘Tis the season to deck the halls and sing along with the Classic Holidays Hits on WOGB! Oh, and some winning too…Listen to WOGB for your chance to win a WOGB Ornament that’ll look great on your tree……and it comes with the chance to win some great prizes…Prizes like concert tickets, dinners out, car washes…

The WOGB Artist of the Month for November is Billy Joel!!

The WOGB Artist of the Month for November is Billy Joel!!

Can you believe it’s already November?! It’s a big month with Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and the start to the holiday season so here at 103.1 WOGB we knew we needed a big name for Artist of the Month who was up to the task. Billy Joel is such an artist and the perfect…