Martini Lounge 1340 AM Radio Welcomes Bob Craig and Mike Bowe
Posted: September 28th, 2007
Starting next week, a pair of familiar voices will return to the radio airwaves as former WPEN personalities Bob Craig and Mike Bowe join Martini Lounge Radio 1340 AM WHAT, Philadelphia’s new Contemporary Standards station. Both Bob and Mike were with WPEN until the station changed format in 2004.According to Bob Craig, “Philly has such a great musical heritage, and to have "The Great American Songbook" opened and on the radio again is a real treat. It'll be fun to be part of the growth of Martini Lounge Radio AM 1340 and also to be reunited with Mike Bowe to play some terrific music for a terrific audience.” Bob Craig will continue to do “fill-ins” on Temple University Jazz station, WRTI.
Mike Bowe adds, “Its an exciting opportunity for me, not only to return to Philadelphia radio but to bring back this great music and fill the void left to its loyal legions of listeners patiently waiting for its return. I applaud Tom Kelly & Marconi Broadcasting for believing in the format & reuniting me with Bob Craig, who’s been my boss, co-worker and friend during my 30 yrs on the radio. Finally, Philly has another ‘choice’ on the radio dial and I’m honored to be a part of it.”
Marconi Broadcasting President Tom Kelly comments, “When Standards disappeared from the radio dial here, listeners lost more than the wonderful music. Philadelphians lost long-time radio friends, Bob Craig and Mike Bowe. I am thrilled and honored to welcome them as “regulars” in the Martini Lounge.”
Martini Lounge Radio 1340 AM features Standards from Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee as well as newer artists who have embraced the style, such as Michael Buble’, Harry Connick Jr., and Diana Krall. Standards from the Great American Songbook are enjoying a resurgence in popularity among maturing Baby Boomers in their 40’s and 50’s across the country.