Radio isn't dead, just devoid of original content.
Christian James Hand and Mike Savage brought their unique show and talent to 95.5 KLOS Los Angeles, a Cumulus station, with a weekly 1 hour radio show called The Session. The Session takes a closer look at popular and classic songs by dissecting each element, going over each instrument and vocal track, peeling the layers of sound away like an onion and showing the audience just how amazing and talented the people behind the music are. It was not only educational and informative, but it taught the listener to 'hear' a song with different ears. And it brought new appreciation for the musicianship so that one could like a song they never did before or love a song over again.
The show started on September 11, 2016 and ran on Sunday nights at 7:00pm. On June 18, 2017, it was unceremoniously removed from the broadcast line up. Christian James Hand had been recognized for these song breakdowns when he did 20 minute versions for a previous radio station. A GuitarWorld article on his breakdown of Toto's Rosanna gave him national recognition and he was able to turn that into an hour long show at 95.5 KLOS. While he does have monthly live events where he does this, the radio and streaming services of the station allowed for more listeners across the country (and some parts of the world) to listen to these amazing songs and their breakdowns.
Please join in this petition to have 95.5 KLOS, Cumulus Radio and its Program Director, Keith Cunningham know how much The Session means to you.
Updates
July 1, 2017
The petition has now surpassed two hundred and fifty signatures. It is encouraging to see that the desire for high quality music analysis on the radio remains strong among this audience.
Reached 250 supporters
June 29, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
June 26, 2017
June 25, 2017
We are rapidly approaching our first milestone of one hundred signatures. Please direct your contacts to this page so that we can reach this target before the end of the week.
217 Comments
Thomas Miller from HB said it the best; "The Session is a monster of a promotional tool, and that's because it is actually original, and very well articulated to your audience. You should know how rare it is to have that in your arsenal. Don't throw that away."
There are only 2 radio stations I listen to: KEXP and KLOS - especially because of the Session. Tuning in to hear the show but then getting just more play of 90s hits... not that interesting. Bring back the one original thing on radio already.
I've watched the popularity of what Christian is doing gain so much traction in the past year it's incredible. And it's absolutely no wonder. KLOS, if you don't put him back on the air, someone else will, and you'll have missed your opportunity. You knew it when you hired him. Get him back.
Please bring this back. It's content like this that gives me hope for future musicians. I stream it whenever I travel and have even introduced it to a guitar loving uber driver in Athens.
The Session was the best thing on radio and I hope you will bring it back. How many thousand times can we hear The Doors "Touch Me" before it's lost all interest... but when Christian James Hand breaks it down it's like listening again for the first time. Brilliant work.
Pretty please! ASAP!!! C-hand F-in’ ROCKS!!!
C.J.H. !!! The best..
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Radio isn't dead, just devoid of original content.
Christian James Hand and Mike Savage brought their unique show and talent to 95.5 KLOS Los Angeles, a Cumulus station, with a weekly 1 hour radio show called The Session. The Session takes a closer look at popular and classic songs by dissecting each element, going over each instrument and vocal track, peeling the layers of sound away like an onion and showing the audience just how amazing and talented the people behind the music are. It was not only educational and informative, but it taught the listener to 'hear' a song with different ears. And it brought new appreciation for the musicianship so that one could like a song they never did before or love a song over again.
The show started on September 11, 2016 and ran on Sunday nights at 7:00pm. On June 18, 2017, it was unceremoniously removed from the broadcast line up. Christian James Hand had been recognized for these song breakdowns when he did 20 minute versions for a previous radio station. A GuitarWorld article on his breakdown of Toto's Rosanna gave him national recognition and he was able to turn that into an hour long show at 95.5 KLOS. While he does have monthly live events where he does this, the radio and streaming services of the station allowed for more listeners across the country (and some parts of the world) to listen to these amazing songs and their breakdowns.
Please join in this petition to have 95.5 KLOS, Cumulus Radio and its Program Director, Keith Cunningham know how much The Session means to you.
Updates
July 1, 2017
The petition has now surpassed two hundred and fifty signatures. It is encouraging to see that the desire for high quality music analysis on the radio remains strong among this audience.
Reached 250 supporters
June 29, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
June 26, 2017
June 25, 2017
We are rapidly approaching our first milestone of one hundred signatures. Please direct your contacts to this page so that we can reach this target before the end of the week.
217 Comments
The show has been an important part of my teenage sons Sunday night. We often sit down and listen to these shows, which are engaging and full of insight and humor. There is no other option to hear a show of this kind, it's a one-of-a-kind show, educational and entertaining. Please bring it back. Thank you!
Thomas Miller from HB said it the best; "The Session is a monster of a promotional tool, and that's because it is actually original, and very well articulated to your audience. You should know how rare it is to have that in your arsenal. Don't throw that away."
There are only 2 radio stations I listen to: KEXP and KLOS - especially because of the Session. Tuning in to hear the show but then getting just more play of 90s hits... not that interesting. Bring back the one original thing on radio already.
I've watched the popularity of what Christian is doing gain so much traction in the past year it's incredible. And it's absolutely no wonder. KLOS, if you don't put him back on the air, someone else will, and you'll have missed your opportunity. You knew it when you hired him. Get him back.
Please bring this back. It's content like this that gives me hope for future musicians. I stream it whenever I travel and have even introduced it to a guitar loving uber driver in Athens.
The Session was the best thing on radio and I hope you will bring it back. How many thousand times can we hear The Doors "Touch Me" before it's lost all interest... but when Christian James Hand breaks it down it's like listening again for the first time. Brilliant work.
Pretty please! ASAP!!! C-hand F-in’ ROCKS!!!
C.J.H. !!! The best..
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The show has been an important part of my teenage sons Sunday night. We often sit down and listen to these shows, which are engaging and full of insight and humor. There is no other option to hear a show of this kind, it's a one-of-a-kind show, educational and entertaining. Please bring it back. Thank you!