DISQUS

diane · 6 months ago

I posted a comment yesterday morning and came back today to see how many others had commented. I was pleased to see that there were many, all with the same feelings that I had. Smooth jazz has become an intregal part of my life for the last few years now. We have been on two Dave Koz cruises and gone to many festivals and concerts. And it has long been disappointing that almost all the venues are in SoCal with almost nothing locally. We've commented to many people about why we can't get anything like the concert series at Hyatt Newport or Catalina or San Diego around here.

Clearly there are a lot of local people who listen to smooth jazz. We are a friendly, fiercely loyal group. Going to a smooth jazz festival is something special. Everyone is enjoying themselves and there are no arguments and fights and you feel safe and you meet a lot of really nice people. And let's talk about the artists. Aside from being the best musicians anywhere, they are friendly and generous with their time. They are just a part of the crowd. The fact that the venues tend to be small is good for us fans, but could unfortunately be a detriment to the existence of smooth jazz.

It did seem like we were doomed when KKSF started letting the longtime DJs go. I was appalled when that happened. And then when they put on Whoopi Goldberg in the morning??!! That was horrible. Figured it was to up revenue but I don't know any smooth jazz listener who wants to listen to her, especially in the morning. Then they brought in the artists, which I still wasn't happy about but was okay with. Then the music started changing and there was less smooth jazz and more pop. Most recently I noted that there was more music with vocals and less instrumental. Since most smooth jazz is instrumental, it meant to me that they were trying to get a more mainstream audience to listen. But they did that by sacrificing all of us who want to listen to true smooth jazz.

I only listened to KKSF. Except at Christmas when I'd listen to whoever was playing Christmas music 24/7. I don't have satellite radio and don't think I should have to pay in order to listen to one channel. It's very disheartening and disappointing. Clear is sending a "clear" message that they don't value our wishes at all. Why should we be surprised. After everything that's happened in this country in the last year that shows greed, power, theft, lies and deception runs rampant over us all, do we really think anyone cares about our little radio station?

We just expect more because we live in the SF Bay Area. We think we're innovators here and have a broad range of everything available to us. How sad that when I go back to my small Ohio home town I can still listen to a smooth jazz station from Columbus. But I can't hear one in one of the most populated areas of the country.

Let's just hope that this is not a trend that will spread across the country. Smooth jazz music and its artists are too special to lose.

pjbristol · 6 months ago

I think Diane has hit the nail right on the head. The writing was on the wall when KKSF began playing more pop music and less jazz, although I loved the Sunday Morning Oasis and Musical Starstreams programs. I never got around to asking Miranda Wilson what was up with all the pop! But the answer has been made clear.

With so many jazz lovers in the Bay Area, I am mystified as to why management thought that switching to a rock music format would improve the balance sheet. It's a huge disappointment. And if KKSF's change of format yesterday was truly done with no prior warning to its loyal customer base, as it appears from the number of comments posted here, that was a huge slap in the face from management that I--and many others--will not forget.

Meanwhile, I'm going to ramp up my support for KCSM.

E.M. · 6 months ago

I too loved the Christmast format and used to play it 24/7 too. Guess that's gone. Like many other listners, KKSF was also my "commute" station. I always had it on in the car. It was my relaxing drive station and I really liked the people. I urge everyone to donate to KCSM public jazz station. It doesn't get the best reception but it's the only one left around here for us to listen to. This is really a sad day for Bay area radio.

Judy · 6 months ago

I couldn't agree more. It's easier to plug in tunes, than create distinctive, interesting programming. 103.7 is off my dial.

Alma · 6 months ago

Diane, if you have Direct TV you get XM radio included with your DTV package at no extra cost!! Just turn to Channel 851 Watercolors and they play awesome jazz!!!! it's very much like the Wave in SoCal...Just turn your TV on and it's there! Like you, I'm very disappointed at the ding dongs that took away our smooth listening on our rides to and fro. I was so proud of our station. I posted earlier in the week as well and I will not support the "new" (right) station.
I hope you tune into Watercolors and get all your jazz fixes! You'll be so happy you did. They play a lot more variety with less commercials and you can even use your menu to see the artist name, CD name, etc.... ENJOY!!

Janet · 6 months ago

It is a very sad day...I have been with this station for 20+ years and it is sad to hear it will no longer be there to wake me in the morning and to make my drive home in this awful traffic, a smooth one.
I gather as the saying goes..."all good things must come to an end"...I will miss you...and the beautiful quite storm music that was produce out of my "little black box"! I won't say good-bye...I will say..."see you later...you will be back"...till then God Bless and take care.

winedog75 · 6 months ago

I hope so Karen. San Francisco NEEDS Jazz... I used to listen online before I moved to the Bay Area, and the Reason I am now graduating college this week is because I had Smooth Jazz to keep my keel steady, and the positive attitudes of Dave and Randy and Miranda to help me through the day. p.s. Did they ask Yoshi's permission first?

pat · 3 months ago

I can't stand "The Band". I've grown up beyond that crap! Some of the "new artists" can't even hold a note, let alone sing a song that makes any sense! For instance, the lead singer from Journey sounds like the another Michael Bolton----he has to over sing everything and do it loudly! And then there are the stupid songs, like the one from that Benefield broad! Does she know how stupid that song (?) is? Let alone that stupid rock junk!

I used to buy the KKSF samplers, and still listen to them. When I work in the yard, I liked the fact that I can listen to some music without having to rush to my portable radio to change the station because some stupid song just came on. It calmed me from all of those stupid rap crap that I hear in my neighborhood.

Forget it! I don't plan upon listening to "The Band" or have the need to purchase an HD radio just so I can listen to smooth jazz.

walter · 3 months ago

Clear Channel does not operate its radio stations in the public interest as the law demands, but in its own corporate interest. Wake up people, the airwaves belong to YOU, not them.

VV · 6 months ago

Managment BIG, BIG mistake, bring back our 103.7 Smooth Jazz!! . We already miss it!

Mo · 6 months ago

This is insane. Do you know how many radio stations in the bay area play this crap. Is it about $$$$$ well KBLX will now get my $$$$$$$$$$$$$ and support. Miranda Wilson please get a job at KBLX, because I will miss you, soo much if you leave the airwaves. KKSF stupid acts will be someone else gain.

Sue · 6 months ago

Worst decision ever - seriously...

Linda · 6 months ago

I am so upset and devasted - this is ridiculous and uncalled for. There are so many rock stations in the bay area and this was the only smooth jazz station. Why on earth would you remove it and replace it with yet another rock station??? This is the Bay Area - up and coming metropolitan area and we have no smooth jazz? Even Modesto and Sacramento have smooth jazz stations and the Bay doesn't??? This is the worst mistake management could of made and were you even thinking about the devoted listeners or did you care?

Kevin · 6 months ago

I don't ususally take the time to make a comment but I, like the thousands of other people commenting on this wesite right now, can't understand what the owners were thinking. My only hope is that one of the other stations (KBLX?) will see this as an opportunity and step into KKSF's shoes.

I give the new format about 6 months and this station will be done. The guys running this station now must be the same group that came up with Alt-A mortgages!!

Stephanie Fordham · 6 months ago

I am completely and totally disappointed. I listened to your station all the time. It was a way for me to relax because I have a stressful job. I have really grown to enjoy Jazz more and I will especially miss the Sunday morning Oasis. Is there anyway I can purchase cd's with that music?
I WILL NOT listen to the new station "The Band". The music is not comparison and NOT in the same class. Please reconsider bringing back the smooth Jazz! It will surely be missed here.
Thank you for this opportunity!
Stephanie Fordham
Stephanie@StephanieFordham.com

LR · 6 months ago

I am extremely disappointed and saddened by this. I have been a loyal listener since Smooth Jazz's (KKSF) inception 20+ years ago. I cannot believe that you have taken away our lifeline to what is the best music on earth. I will not be a part of your "new radio station" nor it's advertisers. I hope that you do the right thing by your staff. I am speechless over this and have an enormous hole in my soul.
I hope you are happy and can live with your decision as you have upset hundreds of thousands if not millions of dedicated listeners.

KAY · 6 months ago

I am really upset when I was awaken by totally different radio station set on my radio alarm clock! My whole day would be different. I am UPSET.

winedog75 · 6 months ago

Yes, I would have liked a warning. I feel like a big chunk of SF soul has left us. Do I really have to move to New York for great Music?

winedog75 · 6 months ago

I felt Like Bill Murray and GroundHogs day... "WHere the Bleep am I? What's going on?"

nazim · 6 months ago

Wow..what a blow to radio. Now there is really nothing to listen to. I don't understand how there was no message of this station ending earlier. This new station is definitely something I will never listen to you. I guess I will have to stream my jazz in order to listen to jazz. What a sad day for radio

Debbie D. · 6 months ago

I agree with you. I literally cried when I realized what was happening.

Susan Harris · 6 months ago

Market Survey? I didn't take any market survey. If the fans were surveyed KKSF would still be on the air. This is a sad day in the SF Bay Area. We don't need another rock station, we need more smooth jazz stations

Ferdinando · 6 months ago

THIS IS INDEED A VERY SAD MOMENT FOR MUSICIANS AND MUSIC LOVERS. I HAVE ALREADY SWITCH BACK TO KBLX AND I CAN ONLY LISTEN TO THEM IN VARIOUS TIMES. AS A MUSIC LOVER AND MUSICIAN-CORP BUSINESS SALES PROFESSIONAL- I DO ENJOY ALL TYPES OF MUSIC. BUT I THINK WE HAVE ENOUGH ROCK STATIONS ON THE AIR-
ONE CAN ONLY TAKE SO MUCH LED ZEPLIN OR JIMI HENDIX IN THE MORNING. DON'T GET ME WRONG, I LOVE THE ROCK ROLL-
I FEEL CLEAR CHANNEL HAS MADE A BIG MISTAKE-

WE ALREADY HAVE KFOG AND LIVE105 FOR THAT.

I AM SPEAKING TO a few VC'S THIS WEEKEND TO BRING BACK WHAT ALLOWS ONE TO GROW UP AND MATURE WITH TASTEFUL MUSIC-

KKSF IS A SHINING STAR THAT SHOULD BURN BRIGHTLY-

100 OF BEST FRIENDS HAVE SWITCH TO KBLX OR 99.7-
YOU WHERE THE NEW KJAZZ- I HATE TO SAY THE BAND WILL BECOME BAND ON THE RUN.......

IF YOU WOULD HAVE MIX UP YOUR PLAY LIST FROM NEW AGE -SMOOTH JAZZ, SALSA, R&B, OR EVEN A LITTLE HIP HOP- THEN YOU WOULD HAVE ALL SEGMENTS AND GENGERS OF LISTENERS.

LIKE BOB MARLEY SAY I SHOT THE SHERIF BUT DIDNOT SHOOT THE DEPUTY
CLEARCHANNEL JUST WENT AHEAD A BLEW UP OUR AIRWAVES ALONG WITH IT'S ARMY OF LISTENERS.

Ferdinando · 6 months ago

IF YOU GUYS WHERE HURTING FOR MONEY- THE COMMUNITY IN THE BAY AREA WOULD HAVE WORK TO PUT TOGETHER A CHARITY BENFIT , BAKE SALE, CAR WASH, GIRLS FROM PLAYBOY- WHATEVER....FREE MUSIC-

RAMSEY LEWIS, WHOOPI THANK U FOR THE MEMORIES

Karin · 6 months ago

Look at all the comments that keep coming in! We're at 3566 comments and it's only been a couple of days and comments are still pouring in. There are many, many more listeners who won't be coming to this website and leaving comments, but they are out there too, frustrated and disappointed--and not believing the line about smooth jazz not being popular enough to keep around in the Bay Area.

This is happening all over the country, people. People complain bitterly and then give up and get a satellite radio subscription or listen to smooth jazz on the Internet. Well, the Bay Area is a very special place and if any group of people can buck the system and somehow get their own radio station that plays the songs they want to hear, WE CAN!

Clear Channel is heavily invested in XM/Sirius Radio. And like I keep saying, I'll believe there is no market for smooth jazz when XM/Sirius takes it off their line up (which they WON'T because it IS popular!)

Something has to be done about this and it's not going to happen here on this webpage. Comments upon comments upon comments are just going to be buried and forgotten eventually. At the very least, someone could create a website called, "Bring Back Smooth Jazz to the Bay Area." I'm not computer savvy enough to do this but maybe someone else out there is.

It's getting pretty bleak out there in the world with the economy being so bad, foreclosures ruining people's lives, people losing jobs, and now we're losing our choices in so many things: stores, health care, housing, jobs. Even the music we love that used to float to us on the airwaves (for free, even!) is being taken away to be replaced by nameless, personality-less announcers and homogenized music that plays throughout the country with no regard for the different locations and preferences of the people who listen to it. I hope that enough people get sick of this so something is done to change this march toward sameness and mediocracy!

mizwest · 6 months ago

Wow, I couldn't agree with you more. Your post says it all, it go's deeper than a beloved radio station getting taken off the air.
It's really about a whole social decline..the economy..loss of jobs and a feeling of hopelessness when you hear of yet ANOTHER huge company or factory shutting down, going bankrupt etc.
Everything familar is going away and it's scary and disheartening.
So it may JUST be a radio station and in the whole big pictrure of life is a small thing.
But it's the small things that make up our lives.
I think a website is an excellent idea.
Really awesome post Karin.
Veronica T. West

Joe P · 6 months ago

I have listened to KKSF for many years. My radios don't know any other channel. I have stayed with it through many of the changes over the years but this is a change that will change my channel. I hope you are happy that you have taken the wind out of so many peoples sails and now they have to turn to other less demeaning places to listen to the wonderful music that I have loved. Goodbye The new format got old really fast..................................
Joe

Barbara · 6 months ago

I am sick about this.....I live in Monterey (surrounded by KWAV and other equally insulting stations for 30+ years) and had just finally been able to get smooth jazz on comcast....where can I get smooth jazz now!!??? How can you not realize what a terrific station and mainstay this was in the Bay Area and ignore all of the wonderful, satisfied listeners.....you are sadly mistaken if you think we will listen to this new station.....I hope someone picks up the smooth jazz banner and runs with it - we will all migrate to that channel and support whomever supports them......

For years I have known exactly when, driving north, I could get your station....I am so disappointed....as are many, I am sure.....I live in an area where all we have is soft rock, country and old rock....PLEASE someone bring smooth jaxx back...this is terrible!!

Karl · 6 months ago

What are you thinking ? This new format is nothing new. I can find many different stations that play this type of music. KKSF smooth jazz was a SF institution. No more Sunday Morning Oasis. It was a great time for coffee and reading the Sunday Chronicle. Huge, Huge , Mistake... Heads must roll... who ever is behind this decision doesn't have a clue. I strongly would suggest that the powers to be, reconsider their mistake and bring back the real KKSF NOW !!!

McKinnon Violette · 6 months ago

Dear KKSF,
My name is McKinnon and I'm 6 years old. I have been listening to KKSF since I was a baby to help me go to sleep. When my mom turned the radio on last night, my music wasn't there. I am really really sad that I won't get to hear my smooth jazz anymore, and I don't really understand why.

grm · 6 months ago

What a disappointment! What a loss to the Bay Area!! Here is the link to Clear channels executive page. Write them an email, a nice one, and let them know how much you care. Make a difference!
http://www.clearchannel.com/Corporate/PressRele...

PATRICIA A CAYCE · 6 months ago

kksf wakes me up everymorning, i woke this morning to NOISE, i am speechless.

jazzlady · 6 months ago

This is an absolutely devastating and inappropriate decision. My disappointment of this decision is almost on par with my recently being laid off my job. As a loyal listener, KKSF has been my friend and companion while driving in the car. It has helped to keep me calm in difficult driving conditions, returning home after a terrible day at work, or, even on my way to a medical appointment when I was experiencing fear and apprehension. It was part my daily routine for many years as I got ready for work, putting on my makeup, having a cup of coffee and relaxing for an hour. On the weekend, I enjoyed the broadcast from the SF Nikko Hotel and had hopes of one day experiencing it first-hand. I, too, join in with my fellow and loyal jazz lovers to find a new station devoted to quality music that addresses the refined and elegant choices by a more upscale audience.

DC · 6 months ago

OMG! I'm really devisated. I travel at 5:00am and Ramsey & Karen have been the best in the morning to make it thru the day. Why do you assume that everyone has internet, computer or even speakers? Why are you bring me back to a time I do not want to remember? "Say goodnite Gracie"

ALAN · 6 months ago

I WILL MOVE ON AS WELL. SMOOTH JAZZ IS MY DAILY THERAPY AND GREAT LISTENING. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR NEW PROGRAM, IT'S NOT FOR ME. IS THERE ANOTHER STATION SIMILAR TO RAMSEY LEWIS ON THE AIR IN THE BAY AREA?

winedog75 · 6 months ago

KCSM is our only other option, and I don't get them in Noe Valley for some reason. I guess we'll just have to do everything online now, but with IPODs and Cellphones now able to do audio streaming, you can get him online and plug into your cell-phone all day.

Hank · 6 months ago

Alan

It better that nothing. Use you computer in the office or your person laptop and go to KKSF sister station in Los Angeles 97.1 the Wave. You will hear the same great smooth jazz music

http://www.947wave.com/

campbellgirl99 · 6 months ago

I'm moving to KCSM - Jazz 91 91.1 FM San Mateo, CA. The Bay Area's Jazz Station. Come on over!

Kevin · 6 months ago

Please let this be a joke gone bad. What was a terrible idea. It just ruined my whole week. Now i have nothing smooth to wake up to in the morning. It's not too late--go back to smooth jazz and I will continue to be a listener!

Jim · 6 months ago

What the devil am I listening to? This isn't why I tune to KKSF, and have been doing so since you first went on the air in 87. Don't like it a bit..
Jim Ryan

Deb · 6 months ago

Awful....terrible....bring back the jazz I won't be listening....

Shannon · 6 months ago

FAIL!!!

Nik · 6 months ago

Correction: EPIC FAIL!

Steve D · 6 months ago

I am just sick. Who does your market research?? They should be strung up.

Just yesterday I was listening to the Sunday morning oasis and wondered how I'd feel if that luxurious Sunday morning experience went away. Now I know. Thanks for being there for so long. Nothing but CDs for me now.

Carol · 6 months ago

Exactly! Who does this market research that tells them to get rid of a great (and only) jazz radio station in the Bay Area? KSSJ is still alive and well in Sacramento...is the new KKSF trying to be like KFOG (i.e.great classic rock) - good luck with that.

Patrick Reichert · 6 months ago

I'm with you Steve. I can not beleive this is happening. It's BULL SHIT. I love classic rock but would never have traded it for smoothe jazz. There are enough classic rock stations in the bay area but there is only one smoothe jazz station. What idiot is making these decisions. I hope these guys get flooded with emails. It would'nt be the first time a radio station has reverted back to their old programming. I'm crossing my fingers.

Stephanie Fordham · 6 months ago

I totally can relate to your feeling!! I can't believe this. Where do you purchase the Sunday morning oasis CD's?

maureen · 6 months ago

Yes, is it possible to have a Sunday Morning Oasis compliation?? I actually worked my work schedule around Sunday mornings for that reason...I am sick

alison_kastner · 6 months ago

Steve D. I was wondering that very same thing on Sunday. Oasis was a step back from their Jazz format but was like being in a soothing cocoon-we have lost a true diamond on the rediculous decision. Im with ya brother.

E.M. · 6 months ago

There's a lot of people who need jobs who would sure love to make whatever you paid your market research firm to come up with this really stupid decision! You had a total niche market for smooth jazz, no other in the Bay Area, and you change to another has been format - that's as lame as the economy and the state of the CA budget right now! Someone without a marketing degree could make a better decision that that... way to (NOT) stay in business!

A.K. · 6 months ago

I am in total shock, I have listened to KKSF for the past 20 years and i just love the music. Please come back..

gymags · 3 months ago

Now that I am no longer listening to your station and changed my car radio dials I am unable to UNSUBSCRIBE to your website...Some clear direction on how I can remove your emails to my computer would be helpful..

Linda Wiinter · 3 months ago

I just returned from out of town and it just can't be that Miranda's sweet, silky voice isn't at "home" any more, nor the rest of the announcers, nor the soothing music I 've listened to for 20 years. Too sad.

PFenn · 3 months ago

Would it be possible for you to add a playlist on the KKSF Website of, let's say, the last 10 songs that were aired. When listening, I have heard some new songs/artists but there was no mention of who/what it was. This would really help in order to purchase the music.

Southerngurl 1972 · 3 months ago

I live in Southaven, Ms outside of Memphis and I am a big fan Smooth Jazz radio. It started in Dallas with KOAI and the same thing happened to them. Woke up one morning expecting to hear Smooth Jazz and was hearing Country. Sure it sucks but at least we can still listen on the radio. Thanks you guys!

jazzhead · 5 months ago

Hey jazzhead here. Has anyone started a "bring back the smooth jazz "website? I think if enough people voice their opinion on the web who knows what " jazz miracle" might surface. Not that we boycott "THE BAND" on 103.7 the new KKSF, because face it those people do need jobs like the rest of us. However who knows what grassroot or ground swell may come out of the smooth jazz vacuum that occurred and maybe some savvy astute jazz lover with clout can "pick up the pieces", as AWB sang about in the 70's.

If though we just voice our frustration only on a "KKSF" sponsored website it is nothing more than preaching to the choir about an issue we already know about.

Macco · 5 months ago

Michael Erickson. . . . You've made a dreadfull error, just like Coca Cola did. Will you rectify before it's too late?Macco

DennisAW · 5 months ago

So I tuned in to 98.1 fm this morning to hear Smooth Jazz Weekend. Life was good again, until 9:23 am when they switched back to their regular format. Can't you guys even do that right?

Bring back KKSF!

Johnny S. Garcia Jr · 5 months ago

I hope and pray that the "morons who made this decision" LOSE money when they realize that no one will listen to "The BAND",,,,,,,,,I've spread an email to ALL of my jazz listening friends all over the Bay Area to BOYCOTT this idiotic hairbrained FU^)&)(*&)(*!!! station!!!!!!. Too bad no one can go up to the person/people and BEEATCH SLAP them several times!!!!!!!!!!!!

KKSF 103.7 Now stands for KISS KULOS San Francisco!!!!!!!
Cuz that's EXACTLY what Clear Channel said to it's beloved Bay Area Jazz fans.
I guess I'll be listening to My playlist now,,,,,,,,,,And every single AIDS Sampler CD I've bought in the last 20 years,,,,,,,,

Steven · 5 months ago

WOW...I've listened for 20 years, bought all the AIDS Relief CD's and even went to some of the JazzFest. I learned a lot about music, GOOD, no GREAT music by listening to this station. It opened up a world of music I had never known.
This is a HUGE loss for the Bay Area. It was a very tasteful and relaxing station that I had saved on the number 1 spot on the dial.
Good Bye KKSF....thank you for everything. Thanks for the sophistication it helped spread throughout the Bay Area.
I'm sure in a year or so you guys will be playing Tejano music because it's more "profitable".
Thank God for Sirius

Haico · 5 months ago

Hi Steven,
you are so right with your comment. I feel the same.
Smooth Jazz belongs to SF, I can´t believe that Clear Channel had stopped this. Now the city has tooo much of classic rock. Who wants to hear always and always again the old songs.? "The Band" is not welcame.
Haico

Sheila · 3 months ago

I was in the Bay area this week. The first thing I do when I get my car rental is preset my radio to 103.7. I kept looking for KKSF. I was in total disbelief when I couldn't find it. The Bay area IS JAZZ. What happened? I thought I would look this up on the internet to see if you moved or what. I have to say I am so dissapointed that KKSF will not be at 103.7 any more. Another dissapointment. I hated what was on the station now. I will not listen to it.

Nixonisdead · 3 months ago

OUCH!!!!

So where are you?

yodafunkjohnson · 3 months ago

Missed the smooth jazz format...the band is just a tired rehash of rock songs already being played on other stations.

omar · 3 months ago

kksf i hope you are coming back

ricardonabisco · 3 months ago

I still don't accept your premise. All radio formats are troubled right now because of the economy.... Another standard FM radio station in the Bay Area WILL adopt smooth jazz full time and we (former) KKSF listeners, will flock to it. They will be in a strong position to reap big financial rewards when businesses start spending advertising dollars again. Coming soon to a car radio near you: GOOD MUSIC!!! Meanwhile, KKSF can have the worn out classic rock format, along with the 15 other stations you'll be competing with for the same advertisers.

mgmm1 · 3 months ago

Well, I am back. Not to say I now listen to The friggin' Band but to reiterate what a ridiculous move this was to remove KKSF Smooth Jazz. HD Radio, XM Radio or even Streaming Radio are not always a solution. Streaming radio is blocked on our work computer and as we have been told time and time again work computers are for work and not for personal use. I purchased a standard radio to listen to KKSF Smooth Jazz at work (which is allowed) but now the radio sits and collects dust. Why should I have to go out and buy more equipment to listen to the once great KKSF when all I had to do was turn on my simple radio which would already be programmed to KKSF Smooth Jazz (and not another friggin' rock station).

In this ever-increasing hectic world we live in with a poor economy, job cuts, no raises and longer hours, the solace of listening to some excellent smooth jazz just makes things better.

Should I buy the KKSF CD Sampler? If I boycott the purchase then who really gets hurt? Me for one. The next in line for some hurt are those that may benefit from a portion of the sale...Aids Research.

With all the emails and responses condemning the demise of KKSF Smooth Jazz, I would have thought that more would be done to apease the loyal listeners. Apparently, the almighty dollar wins out over loyalty. At present, the only thing we loyalists have is DISQUS to post our feelings.

mgmm1 · 3 months ago

One more comment to add to my previous post. How can I use the Chumby gadget in the office or iHeartradio on my iPod touch when there is no wifi connection available. Hmmm. Was this solution carefully thought out. I think not.

DMR · 6 months ago

I can't believe the format change. Please tell your "exhaustive market" researchers and your advertisers that my listenership will be moving on. Just what commercial radio needed, another garden variety "music' station.
Unbelievable.

Linda Bernal · 6 months ago

I am so shocked. I feel totally lost without my kksf smooth jazz. It got me through some very tough times in my life, it has been my therapy, my constant companion, my friend, the smile on my face. It has got me up dancing and gotten me through my house work, I did'nt even mind folding laundry as long as I had KKSF playing. It has inspired me to do some of my best oil paintings and writing travel articles, it got me in the mood to do alot of things I would normally not like to do and it has made my life so much more enjoyable. Thank you so very much my friend and all the soft voiced people that would introduce the next set of artists and their music. I will miss you and go back to feeling lost until I can find the kind of music you played that will once again put a skip in my steps and a smile back on my face. If anyone out there ever finds a station similar to the old KKSF please pass it along to me. In the meantime, at least I tape recorded on cassette tapes the old KKSF music to get me through my withdrawals until I find another station some where.
Until we meet again
Sincerely
Linda Bernal
vettyboops25@aol.com

Martha · 6 months ago

Not happy about this change, When I got off work to unwind in the car ride home, your station was what I liked to hear....now who do I listen to? There isn't any stations out there as good.

Toni · 6 months ago

I was sooo disappointed to learn that KKSF has gone to an inaccessible format! What was most disappointing is the poor explanation and involvement of listeners in this decision. This was a music genere that was unique and popular. What happened? There is/was no other station or sound like KKSF. Who is the target audience for 'The Band'? Are you kidding me?????? I feel that in return for listern loyalty, we were betrayed! The millions of dollars donated in support of HIV/AIDS meant nothing and I'm angry that listener support was treated to callously in the decision to change the format.

I believed the hype and through KKSF was part of what made San Francisco unique, special and at the forefront of smooth jazz on the radio. Where do we get that now?

I urge you to reconsider and bring back the original foremat. I do not like 'The Band' and will not tune in. I felt like someone broke into my home and stole something I really valued. Do you know how that feels....like something special to you is gone never to return. It was an empty and sad. I felt like someone punched me in the stomach. Please reconsider.

Just as I'm sure it took courage to make this change; it will take courage to realize the mistake and reverse the decision. It will make your loyal listeners very happy and bring balance to an unbalanced range of listening choices on the radio.

May be I need to move to a city/state that believes in a listeners right to choose. Bad, bad, bad decision....

Cheryl Valentino · 6 months ago

Are you listening Mr. Erickson? Do you hear us Clear?

I cannot believe for one minute that ANY market research was done! The Bay Area has supported you from the beginning (by your own admission) and have come out in droves to your concerts, brunches and anything else we can get our hands and ears on! Who are these researches that missed all that? What is happening on this site is REAL market research and I hope that you and the suits above you are paying attention!

Personally, I think you and Clear just decided on your own that you could make more money by being just like every other station on the radio. I grew up with this music. Been there, done that! If I want to trip down memory lane, I have lots of CDs or other stations that will take care of any momentary nostalgic feelings I may have.

KKSF brought a new genre of music into my and so many others lives. I am saddened for any future listeners that will not be due to this "business decision".

Enjoy being mediocre. I will not be participating in nor supporting this outrage.

I will return only when you have come to your senses!
I

josefa · 6 months ago

WOW!!!!!!!! I cannot believe what I have read!!! I am so sad to hear about the end of an era that I proudly was a large part of. I remember when I hosted "lights out San Fransisco".. my first commercial radio job.... it was one of my most memorable radio experiences.. .. when we brought Cirque De Sole here for the first time and had the big party under the blue tent.... the very first sampler........ the concerts.... the first time the gypsy kings ever performed on stage in SF.. I brought them out ... so many memories... I always thought I would have a chance to say those words on air again.... Lights out San Fransisco....... We had so much fun. Our listeners were some of the best I have ever come across.... I left the bay area 18 years ago.. but will never forget my time there.. or my time gracing the airwaves of one of the best stations ever... KKSF.

I hope the format stays online..... and look forward to a day when this format will come alive again.....

Sadly,
Josefa Salinas
7-midnight KKSF 1987-89
morning show news anchor HOT 923 los angeles

John Safkow · 6 months ago

No more "lights out San Francisco" .

You SUCK !!! >:-(

Nancy · 6 months ago

Wow, the Bay Area without Smooth Jazz is like the Bay Area without the bay....

Emily B · 6 months ago

What about those commercials I've been hearing all the time?

"Radio is heard here. Radio is heard everywhere."

Well - not anymore!!!!

quietstorm2 · 6 months ago

steroids....
lip sinking...
dj's instead of bands...

you know where this is going....no discipline in music...I had to walk a mile
to get a james brown 45...now....99 cents and the internet....

muddy waters invented electricity.....

you had the ticket KKSF....and you scalped it....

Steve · 6 months ago

No, please don't take away one of the few mature, adult radio programming in the Bay area. I moved here in 2000, and 103.7 had always been locked in on my radio at home and at work. Please bring it back.

tompapa · 6 months ago

Type your comment here.

i advertised on KKSF for 5 yeas Miranda ,Kim Deanna Reza Hotel Nikko and a few others were ALL part of my family .. you took the wrong music off the air.. knowing some of the channels history wrong lewdership took over 2 years ago ..you became too corporate and forgot your customer your mission and message

We ran mutual events for 4 years togeteher with KKSF those who know this know the magic we had .. it will never be duplicated

SF with no smooth jazz is unthinkable and a mistake by clear channel

Todd · 6 months ago

UN FKN REAL!!!!!! No notice, no ...nothing. I'm sad.. Ilisten to several stations here in the bay area...well..two really..or should I say..did. KKSF(JAZZ) and KFOG...then talk radio. So my posting here can not be dismissed as a "non demographic loss" Ilisten to rock and jazz... Now..it's KKSF (jazz) on my care speakers run through my phone and KFOG...NO WAY in He## will be sucked in to and old tired cleshie called "the band" (talk about tired and used)

VERY SAD

mizwest · 6 months ago

Raise your hand if you think oaktree either works for 103.7 or is a friend of someone who works for 103.7??
His or hers posts are posted quickly and all oaktree seems to want to do is run around telling thousands of posters to get over it and move on.
You are totally transparent and all your really doing is ralling people tighter rather than pulling us apart.
If you don't like jazz or think we are so stupid to be upset then please...YOU MOVE ON AND STOP POSTING here since you seem to be so irritated. The overwhelming response from the REAL listeners are what counts.
People we need to let the advertisers know that we will not buy what they hawk on 103.7

Michele · 6 months ago

Time to burn an oaktree. That Bastid is from clear channel

Kent · 6 months ago

I just moved back to the Bay Area after a 7 yr. hiatus in the Sierra Nevada. I was REALLY looking forward to being able to listen to KKSF, smooth jazz, once again!! So I turn on my radio and it's all different. Jumped on the internet to see if I can get the low down as to what gives. Oh my Dear GOD...NO !!!! Although I do like good ole rock n roll, KKSF was the upper cut, smooth jazz, not just the music but the entire ambience of the station, the disc jockeys, the sound of calm and sanity in an otherwise frantic Bay Area. KKSF, smooth jazz, was the Bay Area's home of "GOOD", of mellow, of calm and serenity. Although your marketing research may have told the execs that a new format was going to be a bigger money maker you had the responsibility of helping to elevate the Bay Area's taste and general disposition which the old KKSF did on a daily basis. Your smooth jazz was there for me 15 yrs. back when I most definetly needed the voice of calm and sane. You have altered the diversity of what the Bay Area should be, and if any demographic area needed and represented the home of smooth jazz, the SF Bay Area had to be up there at the top of the list. Now it is no more. I can only hope and pray that somebody will pick up the ball here, or that KKSF mgmnt. will return to their good senses, and return to the Bay Area a format and a calm that we so much need and love !! Boo to the decision makers that sold out to marketing research on this one, you instead should have chosen to educate the populace to KKSF's fabulous programming and helped the public elevate their musical palette to the higher plane KKSF truly epitomized!! I think KKSF has made a HUGE mistake, you will at best become average instead of being the absolute best at what you did and the whole Bay Area will be the losers. Today my heart is heavy from our loss, and shocked that a mgmnt. team that once truly shined has sold out to mediocrity and the almighty dollar. Educating the public to how great you were,in time, would have generated good money and you would have helped the Bay Area's mind set while maintaining diversity and your true position as the no. 1 home of calm,sane, and mellow smooth jazz. I hope the "old" staff pops up somewhere on the dial REAL soon to pick up where they were forced to leave off. That's where I will be and waiting for it anxiously !!

Glenn · 6 months ago

I am amused by those people who seem to have forgotten that the peolple of the US own the air waves. Every station in America is supposed to be licensed by the Federal Communications Commission. To those who state that "radio" is merely a business, take your Philistine selves to the United States Code and the Federal Register and you will learn that the people who own and run this station only own the equipment and a license to use the equipment. These owners are supposed to take into account the public's need. Obviously the public needed another oldies station. If I lived in SF, I would listen to this drivel and complain to the FCC about Clear Ch. license at every opportunity.

Shari · 6 months ago

I have listened to KKSF since the first day it aired in 1987. I was a very "Loyal Listener"! No satellite radio for me!!

I was traveling out of the country for one week and was anxious to listen to my "smooth jazz" station when I arrived home. What an incredible shock! I pushed the preset button for KKSF - the wrong sound was eminating from my car stereo... I rubbed my eyes, adjusted my glasses...the station was definitely 103.7 but the music was not!

Now - I'm not married to the same man I was married to in 1987, I don't drive the same car I had in 1987 and I don't live in the same city or county I lived in in 1987....the only thing that didn't change in my life was my radio station - KKSF.

What a disappointment...KKSF was a way of life. Clear Channel Marketing folks should be canned! What a blunder!

Michele · 6 months ago

BTW: Check out the KISQ website, Michael Erickson was the operations manager for clear channel. He's been in the our music ears since KSOL and Micheal YOU should KNOW BETTER than to think loyal listeners would be ok with this!

Frances2 · 6 months ago

Wow - this is terrible. Clear Channel, no less. Aren't they the ones who recently laid off hundreds of employees while their pride and joy Rush Limbaugh boasted about his new $400 million contract on air? Clearly, I'll be finding another radio station to listen too - one that isn't operated by Clear.

Good by KKSF, it was nice.

missinglink · 6 months ago

Unbelievable! Look at all of these loyal listeners...what were you guys thinking??? PLEASE BRING BACK OUR FAVORITE STATION!!!!!!!!!!!

Joe Bayus · 6 months ago

Well I guess you can tell how your listener base (which is going to totally
disappear, of course, so maybe you won't need to listen anymore) has reacted.

And quite appropriate reaction it has been, too......

There is no market research that could possibly have shown this to be a positive business move (unless it was from "Consultants 'R' Us")- that wasn't the real reason, anyway.

Paying big names, and having contests and listener parties, etc. seems on the surface to put a huge strain on the bottom line - so, put in a huge computer tape of off-the-rack rock-songs-everyone-knows-but-nobody-really-cares-about-and-they're-too-loud-and-raucous-anyway stuff.

It's a lot cheaper, it's true - and it sounds like it, feels like it, and sends people to KBLX - too bad, because that's not really the music we want to hear, but it's
a lot better than the junk you're running now.

kksf.com won't survive long, either. There are many smooth-jazz alternatives on the net - who needs another one? Plus, we like the interaction of real people on the radio - I heard Ramsey Lewis talk and then play the piano on
the air - it was lovely, and you can't get that out of a programmed sterile
machine. Over the years, the personal reflections of people who play the music has been part of the experience - now gone forever, it looks like.

And who carries the internet around in their car, for example (I know it's possible, but a lot of us won't go to the trouble)?

Fade to black.......and the sooner 103.7 The Band dies, the better...

WTF... You Stupid ... · 6 months ago

Oh thanks for the warning!.... At least change your radio station call sign to something else and NOT K-K-S-F. Because your NOT...

Am I mad? Only because your decision to change made NO SENSE! ** "It was made only after exhaustive market research, and extensive economic considerations (yes this is a business)." Your research finding to eliminate the smooth jazz venue was wrong & ill-conceive. I hope you will realize this soon and return this station back to what it once was.

Michael Erickson: "We hope you'll listen"
Loyal Listener: Why ... there are other local stations that plays this type of music ... Rock from the 70's..

Michael Erickson: "and let us know what you think."
PAST Loyal Listener: Yeah... I will tell you what I think....

THIS NEW RADIO STATION SUCKS ... YOU IDIOT! AND I WON'T BE LISTENING TO YOUR STATION / Radio select button to 103.7 FM ... DELETED.

Sarah94901 · 6 months ago

I just talked "live" on the air to KSSJ's Lynda Clayton and she said they are just sick from hearing the news about the demise of KKSF and they are going to try their hardest to fill the void for us. They don't know how they will get themselves into our car radios but at least they understand and are listening. They may end up having a whole raft of new loyal listeners!

gemini235 · 6 months ago

It would be great if KKSJ would increase its frequency in order for its sound to be heard in the northern part of the Bay Area clearly. Not having a smooth jazz station in the San Francisco/Oakland area seems rather crude, not only toward people who live and work here, but also toward visitors and tourist, many of whom expect the availability of this type of entertainment while they are visiting the Bay Area.

Mssmiles · 6 months ago

Now what are we suppose to listen to? KKSF was the perfect sound to have in the office. As some one else stated, "I feel sick to my stomach!" I think it should be brought back. I kept trying to tune in the station because I thought it was bad reception, boy I have very disappointed. Please bring KKSF Smooth Jazz back, please!

Sharon · 6 months ago

I do not usually post opinions, but this was a bad business decision. I do not think that management realized how many fans there are/were. If generating funds was the issue, there were far better ways than the "cheap ads" that came on radio in the waning months.
I believe that there is a way to bring KKSF Smooth Jazz back to radio without big overhead.
Good luck, but you have lost me for now. I do not like your current venue and will not listen.
If you send me any emails about your curent station and its ads, I will remove them and it will be a BAD PR move.

rbanks · 6 months ago

I will try a a second time to express my extreme displeasure with your marketing decison...without the profanity. If your researchers were worth a plugged nickel, they would have ascertained what a unique, eclectic region the Bay Area truly is. The sheer number of negative cooments alone should serve as evidence of the incompetence of your researchers. You should demand a refund and bring smooth jazz back to the SF Bay Area.

Margo Biron · 6 months ago

So where do we go for good, smooth jazz now? This sucks I agree with 'atoosas', a Giant mistake. I found out the hard way this morning on my way to work. Although I never liked Ramsey Lewis as a DJ, I put up with the morning banter just to hear GREAT JAZZ! My absolute favorite time to listen was the Sunday Morning Oasis! THIS SUCKS!

The least you could have done for us LOYAL listeners of Jazz is tell us what other stations we could go to. It's not like you expected to keep this 'demographic' group of jazz lovers and turn them into rock listeners DID YOU?

Atticus · 6 months ago

KKSF was a unique sound for a unique city. Now you sound like every other station on the airwaves. I purchased many of the AIDS relief CDs, attended several jazz concerts all in part to KKSF's format. I listened to this station for nearly 20 years and since the format I enjoyed so much for so long is now gone; so am I.

Marcus Ussery · 6 months ago

How can you take a landmark station like KKSF & just throw it away like it's nothin??? There's plenty of people that listened to this station to take their mind off stressful things. I dont see in any way how this station was failing. They've been responsible for promoting numerous live concerts over the years including the annual JVC Jazz Fest in Concord with some of the best musicians around & the turnout was plentiful. They showed no signs of slowing down. This was a cowardly & cold decision by your organization & you should be ashamed of yourselves. There is more than enough rock stations in the Bay Area.

E.M. · 6 months ago

Just like public music in our schools, instramental music on the radio is also being tossed... it's a very sad commentary on our values and what our commercial entities think about the listening public... we are much smarter than you think! If we don't have this kind of music on radio what will inspire our future musicians to try new styles and to see beyond a generic "pop" culture... these alternatives go way behond just a commercial value.

Richard Orr · 6 months ago

KKSF has been the mainstay of music in my office as well as my home. The format changeover is no longer compatable with our staff and clients forcing us to find an alternative.

I would hope you will reconsider abandoning the smooth jazz format and becoming more noise in an already cluttered rock/pop genre. The demographic which enjoys smooth jazz is mature, well-educated, and economically capable of responding to advertisers.

Karen Robertson · 6 months ago

I don't like it. I was very disappointed when I turned on my radio this morning to find Ramsey Louis missing. There are a million stations like "the band" on the radio today - but a good jazz station is hard to find. I am very, very disappointed. I will not be a listener of the band - I can tell you that for sure.
Guess I'm back to KOIT until I can find something better.

atoosas · 6 months ago

You guys made a GIGANTIC mistake. Who the hell made this decision?

I won't add more to what others have already said because I feel everything they've said. Within 36 hours, you have over 2300 comments. God knows how many more you'll have in the following weeks.

Do you get it that you made a big mistake or are you guys really this thick? Bring back Smooth Jazz. The Beatles and all those bands you are playing are LONG GONE! Their time is over!

God, I feel sick to my stomach and I wish I could come over there and give you a piece of my mind. This was a stupid decision and you should NEVER trust these market researchers again.

sweet & sour · 6 months ago

Hey people, You don't understand this is a marketing effort to create more attention. We all know KKSF has a steady growing audience every year. I've been a listener since 1990.

If I am correct....some yrs ago one popular FM station off the air because of a similar reason and back on air about one month later because of popular demand from the public.

Come on...this 103.7 the BAND does not sound right....if they've done enough
research, they should know there.are already plenty such stations at your dial.

Be alert people...QUIET STORM WILL COME BACK STRONG!!!! : )



Be alert....THE QUIET STORM WILL BE BACK STRONG!!!!!! : )

atoosas · 6 months ago

After reading the comments today, I am beginning to get it. There are several articles in Salon.com about Clear Channel, and its owners. I find it really funny that the three top executives of Clear Channel have the last name of Mays, probably the original owner and his sons.

Clear Channel has been sued for pay-to-play gimmicks. Someone said they have a stake in XM radio, therefore it seems to me that since they have a stake in XM radio, what they are trying to do is to take a very popular station and transition to the Internet, then transition to XM where people have to pay to listen to their stations. Good radio will no longer be free.

Greedy, crooked, greedy is all I can think to say.

Dana · 6 months ago

Well you really blew it, what a great jazz station you were, no one will stay with this format. Jazz people are jazz people. Now your just another 70's - 80 what ever station just like all the others. Your starting from scratch, lots of luck fog heads

alison_kastner · 6 months ago

Dana! Im with you for sure. UNBELIEVABLE and the same-old-junk is all over the dial.

reva james frye · 6 months ago

Now what are we suppose to do? I'm so tired of hearing remixes and loud house shaking, ear splitting noise booming from the cars of kids that have no concept of what music is about. You were the light at the end of my tunnel each and every day in the morning, at work, and in my home, my granddaughters learned music appreciation by listening to your station and the classical stations. They were made aware that there is other types of music available on their radio other then loud vulgar, lewd music. Heaven help us the true patrons of jazz . Seems like everyone wants to take the money and run and leave the rest of us behind, the ones that kept you afloat in hard times, how sad.

Tom · 6 months ago

ANOTHER SUCK STATION, LIKE THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH ALREADY.

America is on it's way to being totally a crap country!

RalphTresvantExperience · 6 months ago

I was shocked to turn on my radio this morning and hear a Fleetwood Mac tune other than "Hypnotized." I knew something was up. Like that feeling when your girlfriend won't tell you she wants out but hasn't quite told you yet. You just know something's up. It's a gut punch.

What the hell are you guys thinking? Are you seriously telling us that your bean counters told you that you needed to get rid of this wonderful station and go with a format currently heard on at least four Bay Area Stations?!

Radio is becoming so damned homogenized; driven by focus groups and execs with no taste or soul. Bottom line, baby. And hey, I get that it's a business, but you can't convince us KKSF went so wrong, so fast, that you had to broadside your loyal listeners with this sudden change.

Terrible decision. Bring back smooth jazz. Not listening to the new station, ever.

J Purdom · 6 months ago

I am deeply saddened by this change. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with my radio yesterday. I just knew the music wasn’t right. I have listened to KKSF Smooth Jazz for more years than I can remember. I don’t care for the new format so will not be listening to KKSF FM on the radio any more.

With great regret.

VALORIE BOLDEN · 6 months ago

WOW! WHO WOULD HAVE GUESSED THAT ONE OF THE GREATEST RADIO STATIONS IS GONE. YOU TRULY WERE ABLE TO DO SOMETHING THAT IS EXTRAORDINARY, TALENT, CHEMISTRY, PERSONALITY AND THE ABILITY TO KNOW AND BOND WITH YOUR LISTNERS. WE ARE NOW AT A LOSS. I TUNED IN AND YOU HAD TUNED OUT. WE NEED KKSF IT IS PART OF OUR FAMILY AND HISTORY.

micki · 6 months ago

Easy listening rock -- are you kidding me? Who needs another banal rock station? Definitely not loyal KKSF Smooth Jazz listeners. This is a complete bummer. No station did jazz better than KKSF. The preset button in my car will have to be changed from 103.7 FM. What a loss. Big mistake. HUGE mistake.

Arna Hines · 6 months ago

My daughter voicemailed me this morning asking what was up with KKSF? When I returned her call she restated the question. I turned on the radio only to find KKSF had replaced what was "real music" with some idiotic rock crap (although that wasn't what i said).

I first found KKSF in 1987, my then boss was listening to it in the office. I can't tell you how refreshing and soothing it was to hear KKSF during the workday. In fact, my jazz collection is an extensive arm of what you played. It introduced me to new artists as well as re-acquainted me with old ones.

As an aging 'baby-boomer', I totally disagree with your decision. You might as well have gone off the air completely, or went to some jibber-jabber talk format.

Oh well, shit happens I guess.

bigbook · 6 months ago

KKSF, what have you done,
I have been listening since 1987. I went to the very first listener party. I have only missed 3 listener parties in 22 years. This was by far the biggest mistake any radio station has ever made. Do you realize how many loyal listeners depend on smooth jazz as therapy to get them through the day, let alone the rough economic times we all face today. Its because of KKSF I have such a valued jazz music collection. I beg you to please rethink this decision, before you lose alot of dedicated people, who love this station for its jazz music diversity and its classy and suave and debonair approach to today;s on air entertainment.

Gerald Booker

JZY DAVE · 6 months ago

The CEO of Clear Channel should be FIRED for making this
decision!!!

Peter Dresel · 6 months ago

What a TRUE loss to the SF area. I've been listening to KKSF now for about 20 years(since you were 3 weeks on the air. The fantastic voices of the DJs including Miranda & Kim will also be truely missed. I think Clear channel missed their mark when they chose to end smooth Jazz. What a travesty. It is a truly sad day in the Bay Area!

karen · 6 months ago

very disappointing! As a loyal listener from the beginning I am definately changing stations.

Michelle Mohamed · 6 months ago

I enjoyed listening to the smooth jazz. I became a fan mid year last year. It helped me when I had to study late night as well as start my mornings off. I am sad to see KKSJ no longer exist. I WILL NOT BE LISTENING to this new station. This really is disheartening. Please let me know if and when you bring the smooth jazz station back. I can't believe that after your research, you found that more people will listen to the mess you are now playing, instead of the nice and soothing jazz. That's really too bad.

winedog75 · 6 months ago

KKSF filled a Niche that was otherwise empty. With at least three other contemporary music stations, I am surprised that they are leaving it up to KCSM, a san mateo station dependent upon listener donations, to pick up the slack. How are they going to differentiate themselves?
At least they got me to Graduation. I hope there aren't other students like us who rely on Jazz to get through Finals week. I hope we don't lose KDFC now, too.

al sanchez · 6 months ago

Mike, end of an era is saying it lightly. It's like an old friend that died.
This is a very very sad day. I have enjoyed your station and music for may years. Special thanks to Ransy and Karen for the wake up music. Best wishes to you and bright future.

al

Phil · 6 months ago

Yes folks, it is truly a sad day for us kksf listeners. Smooth Jazz was a part of our lives for the last twenty years. I was bad enough loosing Wayman last week. This is another big blow to us. This Staion was a great constant in my familys life (weddings /partys) and now it is gone.
Phil B.

winedog75 · 6 months ago

lets get it back, or do something about it Dustino75@yahoo.com. I have already talked to channel 5, Yoshi's and the RRAzz room, as well as looked at teh KSFS facilities. email me at dustino75@yahoo.com

Barney · 6 months ago

The change sucks! Nuff said.

Dennis Heffley · 6 months ago

What a tragic end to something that was so beautiful! What always impressed me about KKSF is that you played smooth jazz! It didn't matter who the artist was. I remember back in 1987 when the station began listening to various songs on 103.7 which included for example the Rolling Stones (yes, they did a few jazz tunes) and others who met the "smooth jazz" format. I got many of my friends switched over to KKSF for that reason! I took groups to the Sunday Brunch, concerts and events sponsored by KKSF. No only is this a loss to our ears but to the community. I understand about "business" but to me this seems more like a "Selling Out"!

Ken · 6 months ago

Bad decision. Now there is no smooth jazz radio in the Bay Area.

I really liked the old format and can't believe that it was not working economically

winedog75 · 6 months ago

KCSM is our only other alternative, but I don't get it in Noe Valley for some reason

Tony · 6 months ago

93.7 in Santa Rosa /94.7 in Sac

Tony Rodrigues · 6 months ago

One more thing.... Tune in to 105.7 "The Oasis" in Las Vegas over the internet. Easy connection from any browser and truly still Smooth Jazz like our beloved (an now dead) KKSF used to be!

I'm still in shock..........About this.

pissed the hell off · 6 months ago

What a loss for all jazz lovers like me. Your management should be fired that's right FIRED! Who the hell wants to listen to worn out 70s rock music what a joke. I started listening to this station on day one, I will not listen to this crap which is what it is! Another bad decision from clear channel or should it be idiot channel which better fits. Now would be a good time to move your office the hell out of San Francisco before people like me start a protest in front of your building.

Jean · 6 months ago

I am truly disappointed in your decision. I definitely will not listen to your station anymore.

I have been with you for the whole 20 years and have enjoyed your music. The music you played was what I considered the essence of San Francisco.

What a shame!

Don B. · 6 months ago

Jean, you really summed up how I feel. I was stunned to hear classic rock playing today on KKSF. Like we need another such station. I posted my own comment which they may or may not post. But I discovered KKSF in 1997 and am so glad they turned me on to so much great music. I have added CD's of many of those artists to my collection and intend to add more. What a sad day for Bay Area radio!

DR. Costello · 6 months ago

I must agree with everyone - this is a sad day for the Bay Area, and radio in general. KKSF was more then a radio station it was a lifestyle. Are you going to offer that with your new station? My mom just called me devastated as KKSF was both of our favorite. I am 33 years old and perhaps you should have tried to expand your demo/ market share?! MichaelBuble is the same age...One can listen to the Beattles, CCR, etc...on a number of stations.

How many stations have changed formats after 20 years and failed?!? LOTS! It took KFRC 10 years to recover. And, BTW you've made my easy listening choice even easier, b/cause it will not be Clearchannel - It will now be Infinitey -which I'm sure a lot of fans my age will do. Good luck and greed usually does not prevail.

Renee · 6 months ago

Very bummed, KKSF made my day go by with less stress. I will miss you!!!

E C DASIG-AGUADA · 6 months ago

I can't believe it. It was a SHOCK and HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. Where do we go to listen to such awesomemusic. I am very saddended by this decision.

Debbie D. · 6 months ago

Me too PLEASE don't do this and go back to normal as soon as possible. What is this all about? KKSF has so many devoted smooth jazz listeners.

Craig · 6 months ago

I've been a faithful fan for over 20 years with Sunday morning being the key to my spirituality, very sad for another rock station. That line is so blurry why would anyone want to be on that line when Smooth Jazz was a clear differentiator
from other radio stations as there are no others in the Bay Area? Very Sad..
and Wayne Tisdale on the same day.

Leon 'Rosario · 6 months ago

This is truly a big disappointment to the Bay area we already have 2 classic rock stations in the area and only 1 smooth Jazz station this is a great mistake.

C. Troutt · 4 months ago

The problem with KKSF is the lack of variety. You guys play the same rotation of song over and over again. I've been upset about that for a very long time now. I can only take so much Dave Koz, Cor Baily, B. James, before I change the station. There are thousands of "smooth jazz" songs to be played, and artist that deserve radio play. But you guys completely ignore them. If you guys had the balls and dared to be different, by sharing all of the beautiful smooth jazz that the world had to offer, you would not be have this issue right now.

ImissoldKKSF · 4 months ago

Forget KKSF look at Minnesota they used to have a Smooth Jazz Station KTLK-FM in 2006 before it became a talk station with Rush Limbaugh.
This only shows that Clear Channel only makes money when Rush, Palin
Cheney, Hannity, Ayers, and Sanford are shooting their mouths off.
try a Smooth Jazz Station from the Philippines called XFM 92.3 http://www.xfm923.ph/ they have Smooth Jazz artists from the USA and the Philippines.

ImissoldKKSF · 4 months ago

Also try www.ksbr.net a smooth Jazz station from OC they are way better than 94.7 the Wave in LA. and definitely better than the smooth jazz network that runs with the old KKSF ID.

ImissoldKKSF · 4 months ago

Try KWJZ online http://www.kwjz.com/ and see if the Jazz is good over there.

fitandfun · 5 months ago

While radio station owners/managers may have some duty to their share holders to attain a reasonable return on their investment (RIO), the radio station also has a duty to the public to be socially responsible, and that was what the former KKSF was about. It was more then just good smooth jazz music.

Further, the radio stations have a responsibility to work in collaboration and good spirit with the artists they feature and vice versa. Again, that appeared to be another part of the business model for the former KKSF. It is unknown what impact this change (and the lack of courage of the other station owners in the nation that made a similar change) will have on the smooth jazz industry.

Unfortunately it appears again, as it has in the past, that this is another demonstration of the lack of business ethics by Clear Channel.

As President Obama is now proposing stricter regulation to prevent the impact due to the absence of ethics that have been demonstrated by Wall Street, the Banks, investment institutions, lenders, insurance companies, etc. in the name of short them greed that benefited a few but adversely affected many, there should be more regulation to establish and maintain standards of social responsibility for radio stations, and to hold the station owners accountable to those standards. Otherwise consequences should be assigned to the station owners, including but not limited to removal of their license and even outright sale of the station.

Given that the prior administrations have allowed Clear Channel apparent dominance in ownership of radio stations throughout the nation, and Clear Channel’s apparent commitment to the absence of proper business standards and ethics in the name of short term greed, I encourage all prior KKSF listeners to petition their legislators to evoke these new regulations and standards.

Conversely, if there are any entrepreneurs in the SF Bay area, perhaps a new station could be started that is devoted to jazz. If interested in any of these recommendations, I’d like to hear from you.

None of what Mr. Erickson put on the new KKSF web site gave any indication that KKSF was in trouble. Quite to the contrary, it appears to be another action of short term greed, which seems to be a prevalent business model by Clear Channel. And I am ashamed of those who have some pity on Mr. Erickson. He acts just like a parent who enables their children without trying to teach them ethics. If Mr. Erickson believed in the former KKSF station principles, he would have fought to have the station remain as is or make its former format better, or quit. But he choose not to align his beliefs with the former station, which seems to suggest he is nothing more then another piss-poor manager who values his paycheck above principles. So he seems nothing more then another business phony who can not be trusted; shame on him if that is the case. So I wish him and Clear Channel nothing but failure, as they have failed many in the SF Bay area.

Donna Goosieff · 5 months ago

I'm back to work now, working the night shift,I'm very upset that KKSF is longer on the radio. I listen to KKSF all night. It's the best. I just recently found out about this by trying to get your radio station one night and THE BAND, has taken over!! Another rock station, we dont need. I will miss you guys alot. You made my job a "smooth place to work" as your music did for us.
Thanks again, your the best as well as helping Aids projects and other projects your station has done.
God bless to the KKSF family, hope to keep all your listeners in touch as your were abouts.
Thank you, Donna

JurisDoctor · 5 months ago

I may be stating the obvious, but if you don't support the new format, just don't listen to it. Don't listen to it, don't support any of its advertisers and don't give it any word of mouth. The only way management will regret its decision is to hit them where it hurts, in the pocket book.

green20889 · 5 months ago

Patty , the point is WE LIKE TO LISTEN ON OUR CAR RADIO

Patty · 5 months ago

So would I but that's not going to happen so we need to work around it. I use CD's in the car and my IPOD on a docing station at the office. I know its not the radio we used to love but that is gone now.

Glee · 5 months ago

It is going to be very intersting when you get the rating from this "new format" personally I think it is B.S. With the economic climate and hardships that we are all facing especially here in the bay area, KKSF was a resource that helped to calm the savage beast inside. When the madness and frustration tried to take over, I quickly pushed the button for 103.7 You had something real special with the positive, productive great jazz you played on KKSF. Even the DJ's were tranquil. I feel like crying....

Loren · 5 months ago

KKSF had been my primary radio station. Over years of listening I noticed a change in programming to where "pop" songs seemed to infiltrate your programming choices. Now KKSF is just another one of the many rock stations available. Good luck.

Stacy Schleuning · 5 months ago

It's so disappointing. I would wake every morning and fall asleep every night listening to the calmer, easy sounds of Smooth Jazz. Whenever my ears or mind needed an escape from the rest of the world, you (as the station) were a safe haven I could curl up in, a place I daydream about, the sounds somehow evoked the feeling of what my future could be. I am so lost without that place and honestly, life is not the same.

There are countless stations playing the same music as "The Band" (Classic Rock, the Oldies, etc.) Sure it's what we grew up with, but it's also what's been played to death, made commercials out of and simply what we're sick of hearing, especially on a day in/day out basis. The first few times to hear some good old songs is ok, but it grows stale quickly (in the short time I have endured listening, I have already heard too many songs repeated and find my self changing stations while muttering "ugh, not that song again!") and there is nothing new or fresh in any of it. Why on earth would you set yourself up in a market that will only be popular because it is "retro" and "new" (and "commercial free") for NOW. That kind of popularity can't possibly last. It is a closed end product, with nothing to offer down the road. If I do end up listening to this new format, it will only be for a little while and for some nostalgic reason, not for the long haul. I think you will find that to be the case with your future audience as well.

I am so sorry that you feel you had to make this choice and give up something truly wonderful and unique in our area, for the KKSF I've known, there will be no replacement. " K-K-S-F, one oh three point se---ven, ye-e-a-ah!" will be forever missed! :(

Michael Haag · 5 months ago

As a loyal listener of FM radiio for over 40 years, I have watched the FM business grow and change. But your company, Clear Channel has done more to destroy the FM business than it has to improve it. Where your company is allowed to own more than 2 to 3 stations in a market area there tends to be too much control on programing. Your stations over-modulate just to sound louder on the air. The FCC needs to fine CC big time. As to programing, your Sales Force can't sell smooth jazz because you only hire KIDS to work in those positions, and if they can't relate to the music or station , the operation goes into the red. I think your business needs to remember , that ALL US OLD FOLKS grew up on FM Radio. OH BY THE WAY WE STILL BUY CARS, FURNITURE AND CLOTHES. OH BY THE WAY WE PAY CASH... To push us old folks to the internet and hd radio so that we might hear music that we enjoy and can relate to is a pretty poor business decision by your corporation . What is going to happen when young and old just go the internet.? YOUR COMPANY ALONG WITH ALL OTHER BROADCAST COMPANY'S WILL BE HISTORY..

Lynn · 5 months ago

I'm so frustrated, too. I loved KKSF smooth jazz! There isn't any other radio station on regular radio that has this type of music. I can't believe there aren't more people complaining! There has to be more than 6400 jazz listeners in the Bay Area! I used to love the soothing music before and after work. i"m so bummed it's gone.

marc · 5 months ago

Michael E,

You are off my Holiday Card list! And I love Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, Supertramp, the Talking Heads, the Clash.... BUT we can hear all of those fine ol' rock bands on 3-4 different stations. KKSF's smooth jazz fit the mood all to often. I'm afraid this was a bad marketing decision.

Jay Jankowicz · 5 months ago

I just got home after being away since May 7. I turned on the computer and then the radio. The computer was familiar. The radio - perpetually set to 103.7 - was not. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. It was definitely NOT the KKSF that I have enjoyed here since its inception.

There is one thing that I had been waiting to discuss with the management there. While I fully understand your right to air any kind of paid commercials that you want to play - revenue being the key to this - I was extremely disappointed that you ran the YES on PROPOSITION 8 ads that were out-and-out LIES. The ads you ran last fall told people that if Prop. 8 failed, ministers would be REQUIRED to marry same sex couples, that churches could lose their tax exemption if they refused, and that children in school would be required to be taught about same sex marriages. All of this was patently FALSE, and yet you ran the ads anyway, all in the name of MONEY. Shame on you for that decision

Leslie · 5 months ago

Dear Michael,
"Just business" is what got our country into this recession. As a loyal listener, your jazz alternate suggestions aren't acceptable to me - not everyone's cell phone is an iphone or blackberry, laid off millions cannot afford to purchase an HD radio on unemployment. The Bay Area has other rock stations, but not jazz.. (Remember the old jazz station from Redwood City?)
Highly Disappointed Fan.

Rrt · 5 months ago

Thank you for your response to your very upset former listeners. I am sure that your marketing people are correct - there are hundreds of thousands of people out there who like Rock, I do too. But the question should be: Are you these hundreds of thousands of listeners going to tune in to yet one more new rock station with the same format of the dozen or so already on the air in the Bay Area? So I am curious if you are making boatloads more money with your new format. I doubt it. And I won't be either - I already have 3 pre tuned on my radio.

But, please tell your Clear Channel owners that I will never ever listen or buy anything that has their brand name on it again unless they you happen to bring back the Smooth Jazz format.

Also, you did not address why there was no warning about changing formats.

Diana Strange · 5 months ago

Very disappointing. There are countless classic rock stations, you say it's business, well you won't be getting my business. I don't have HD radio and I don't want to logon to a computer and sit in one place to hear jazz.

Lynn Cass · 5 months ago

I arrrived back form my vacation and discovered that my favorite and the only radio station I listen to has been eliminated, without any notice to loyal listeners, and that there is no longer a local jazz station. It is with much saddness for all of us that enjoy this music genre.

bonnie · 5 months ago

Well, I am one of thousands that will never listen to KKSF again. What a mistake.... there are lots of stations like you have now to choose from. What makes you think you're going to take listeners away from their favorite ones? Maybe you'll come to your senses and give us back our great smooth jazz.

Michael Wiebracht · 5 months ago

Dear Michael Erickson,

I was stunned to discover that my favorite radio station, KKSF, was no longer at FM 103.7. While I have continued to listen via streaming at work, I miss not being able to enjoy KKSF at home since we don't have HD radios. I checked out the Band and have absolutely no interest at all in that station. It puzzles me why a decision would be made to replace KKSF which fills a unique music niche with the Band which is just more of the same programming (much of it quite annoying) which easily found on many other stations. I hope this decision by Clear Channel is a financial looser for them so that it can be reversed and we can have KKSF the only smooth jazz station return to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Regards, Michael Wiebracht

zodiacpat · 5 months ago

the golden gate bridge, cable cars, sail boats on the bay, the wine country, and kksf. my heart is broken. bring back that valium of the airwaves.

Bruce and Paula Clarke · 5 months ago

Well add my wife and myself to the list of 6,000 that are very disappointed with the change. I already had plenty of rock stations programmed but number one on all our radios was KKSF.

At least you've given me a reason to put a different station into that position. After a brief listen I could discern no difference between your new format and what was already abundantly available in the Bay Area.

Really sad.

Diran · 5 months ago

I especially enjoyed listening to Ramsey Lewis and his comments early in the morning. This was my favorite radio station as I Iove listening smooth jazz.. What a tremendous loss for the Bay Area.

Ken Kuhn · 5 months ago

Question - If a small rural city like Sebastapol, CA can support a smooth jazz station (93.7), which I'm listening to now, why can't a large cosmopolitan city like San Fransisco do the same?

Anita · 5 months ago

Dear Michael --
I appreciate your response, but I do think you're wrong. I really would like to know who those "hundreds of thousands" of people are the prefer The Band music. I grew up in the 70's and love that music. Just don't want to hear it now at 52 years old. KFOG provides that anyway, with a touch of the new.
KKSF was our number one station in both cars and at home. It's a real shame. Hopefully the ad dollars will not be there for the new station and the Smooth Jazz will be back where it belongs at 103.7.

Bo · 6 months ago

Attention Michael Erickson!
How can you say that you want to thank your loyal fans for the years of support we've given to KKSF over the past 20 years? If we've always been there and you truly appreciate that we've made a huge presence by traveling to all the listener parties, concerts and fundraisers, do you feel that taking smooth jazz from us is rewarding in response for the unwavering support we have shown? Especially if your smooth jazz has been reflected by such a rich and successful track record!
On the contrary, please know that the spirit of KKSF has definately gone away. The decision should not have been difficult as the station was not in need of a different new path other than jazz, had your research been done properly.
This exhaustive market research with extensive economic considerations(business??) that you speak of should have been done honestly, thoroughly and with integrity by a market reserach company that understands supply and demand. Why was there no survey that polled what your loyal listeners felt? We are the heart of your livelihood. Market and survey researchers gather information about what people think and measure the effectiveness of those decisions, improving customer satisfaction - especially those that support you!!
Your loyal listeners hope that you will listen to us and show that you truly care about our feelings and the loss of our smooth jazz . We hope that you have asked us to let you know what we think because you intend to do something about it and not just to let us vent. We hope that you will reconsider your decision to replace our classic, smooth jazz with music we obviously are not interested in listening to.
There are millions of us who feel disappointed, slighted, and outraged by this loss. We are a large, united force and we strongly feel that you should show you care by doing the right thing and admit that this was a poor decision.

CYH · 6 months ago

Wow. After 20 wonderful years, I got in my car, turned on my favorite radio station KKSF only to find another boring rock-and-roll station. What a surprise! I thought something was wrong with my radio. Where was my smooth jazz? Where was the music that helped me get to work in the morning and helped me calm down for the ride home? Where were all my favorite DJ's I'd come to know over the years? You were like family that I counted on to be there everyday to get me through the day. Now you are gone. You just left with no warning, explanation, or discussion. Total abandonment. It's lonely and I miss you.
You had the perfect niche with your smooth jazz. Now you are just another station that blends in with all the others. So very disappointing.
I will not be listening anymore, along with thousand others. Hope this makes your marketing research department and advertisers happy.
CYH

Lynn B · 6 months ago

What a mistake. The last thing the Bay Area needs is ANOTHER rock station.

I like rock, don't get me wrong, but KKSF smooth jazz was one of a kind in the Bay Area. I don't think you realize how big your base WAS.

What a shame!

Arrnette Butler · 6 months ago

I will truly miss listening to the smooth Jazz station KKSF. I've been a fan for many years.

norbert Groeger · 6 months ago

bring back smooth Jazz

LLC · 6 months ago

Although I enjoy classic rock, I feel we have other sufficient stations that can satisfy listeners who want classic rock music.

But, 103.7 was different (even from 102.9 and 91.1) because it included new age and ambient music. So, I was very saddened and disappointed by the loss of Smooth Jazz 103.7--my radios are always tuned in to that station and I always looked forward to the Sunday morning music because it was a niche in itself and a great way to ease into the morning.

I just think it's unfair to those of us who are loyal listeners and dedicated fans that we are subject to this extinction of our beloved station.

Diane · 6 months ago

I really miss the Jazz station that I have been listening to for so many years. I hope jazz music comes back or on a different station. There was nothing really like KKSF out there and now it's GONE. I am very disappointed about this decision.

Steve · 6 months ago

As a business leader in the Bay Area for the last 15 years and in the Midwest before that, I can only surmise this to be a management failure. KKSF had an incredibly loyal, niche audience. If they couldn't make money given no direct competition (like-for-like) on the airwaves, it's not likely their new format will fare for long.

mark · 6 months ago

Dreadful, dreadful news.

Nikole Brown · 6 months ago

I wish that you had left this station as a Smooth Jazz station. It was one that was programmed on my radio in my car; however, I really don't care for the new genre of music. I'll continue to listen to KKSF online, as long as you continue to offer the Smooth Jazz. KKSF Smooth Jazz on 103.7 will be truly missed in my car!!

Dublin, CA · 6 months ago

How can the San Francisco Bay Area NOT have a SMOOTH JAZZ radio Station?!!
Yes, I have supported KKSF by attending the JVC Jazz concerts and bought the Aids Releif CD's, and festivals my self any my family for many years! I will not listen to Rock. I love smooth jazz the Ramsey Lewis morning show, the Dave Koz ride home and even traffic, oh my goodness what a loss. Make note that everyone doesn't have access to the internet. You could have at least referred loyal listeners to another smooth jazz radio station. I agree, the joke is on us. urrgh! Now can I get my money back?

tony · 6 months ago

..Are you guys nuts....You were part of the Bay Area mystique...You ranked up there part and parcel with the Golden Gate, Coit Tower, the Embarcadero and all the other great San Francisco hallmarks...You sat next to "creature features" as a Bay Area innovation...One whose memory would go on forever...And you go and change your format to Rock??????....Ridiculous....I spent many years in Marketing in the Silicon Valley and whoever led you to make this change..well...what a horrible decision...and if ir's the exec(s) at KKSF that made this decision...You oought to be out on yer arse asap...Do yourselves a favour...make some internal changes, bring back the SMOOTH JAZZ..and get your act together...If you don't know what you're doing (and obviously you don't)...contact 94.7 the WAVE in SoCal and get them to tutor you on how they do things...Copy their successful format and fine tune it for the San Francisco Crowd....Man o Man...I've seen some really stupid blunders in my time...but this is a real head scrather....Get it together and get back to being part of the San Francisco mystique...

K · 6 months ago

missing my KKSF ................ Good luck with your business decision. You will not get my business.

Rod · 6 months ago

listen close for a second. you used to be a SMOOTH JAZZ station. Now you are a ROCK station. These are two VERY different genres. What in Gods name would convince you that all your JAZZ fans would listen to ROCK!!!!! Think about it. Looks like a loss of fans if you ask me. I personally will no longer tune to 103.7 ever again as long as ROCK is being played. You might want to read the 5100 comments that have been left. BRING BACK THE JAZZ!!!!!!

rudy betancourt · 6 months ago

At first I was hurt...but now I have found SKY.FM...streaming over the net.

I used to hate it that you guys always seemed to be playing songs like "Unfogettable" (Natalie Cole), "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" (Ottis Redding), "What a wonderful World" (SC) and EVEN songs by Michael Bolton!!!...These are all great songs but NOT Smooth Jazz!!
So I am happy that I found a REAL Smooth Jazz Station...even if it's STREAMING.

AKI · 6 months ago

I think this is one of the worst decision's you /your company could have made. I will be immediately removing this station from my selected radio stations in my home and car. I have been a loyal listener for the last years and will immediately search for another station to listen to. I sure hope you reconsider this decision quick!!

Steven · 6 months ago

I am 27 and have been listening to KKSF for 10+ years. KKSF has been with me since my early days in high school when I walked home, it was with me when I studied at Berkeley, it was with me when I took the bart from graduate school in San Francisco and it was with me online when I traveled.

Your station offered what no other station in the Bay offers: smooth jazz with great radio personalities. How could you abruptly leave your many fans and force us to go online to see for ourselves what happened!? I am so disappointed.

You don't understand! Smooth jazz and your station have been part of my life here in the Bay Area. Your station's music was so connected with so many beautiful moments in my life -- and now, now you just easily vanish away one of the best pieces of entertainment that the radio dial has to offer? All for WHAT? For "the band?"

Don't get me wrong -- it's not bad music, but "the band" can be found on 10 other FM dials, and those other stations do a MUCH better job with that genre of music. Why did you have to switch? Your station was THE smooth jazz leader! And now, you'll just be another "light rock" station, and unfortunately, you will likely go down the drain and not exist in a year or so.

I hope that you realize that you've made a big mistake and that your next "market research" shows that smooth jazz is where you should have been all along.

Chris · 6 months ago

This is an utter disappointment. And I am not buying the research line either. Maybe instead of the music being let go maybe its time for the executive staff to be let go after making a disgusting decision like this. Smooth Jazz is a big part of this area and a special magical feeling it gives.I was first hooked on smooth jazz by 103.7 some 12 years ago. So that you management for taking that away. Great job and screw "the band' as this station number disappears from my radion

mizwest · 6 months ago

YOU Mr. Erickson should be FIRED right along with your suppossed market research monkeys. I didn't buy your shlocky new format letter at all. It is to be frank, a load of SH!T. That was the second mistake you made..thinking that the loyal KKSF listeners were a bunch of idiots. Clearly through the LANDSLIDE of angry posts you have received you know that we are not buying it.
Your BIGGEST mistake was dismissing and disrespecting a whole LEGION of loyal listeners. Uh..hello..? Let me say this real slow so you can understand it.
The loyal listeners who tune into KKSF do so to listen to SMOOTH JAZZ...not tired, played out lite rock that seven different stations carry and all better than your PATHETIC attempt .
All the fabulous hosts were my everyday friends and your management is obviously too stupid to understand LOYALTY.
You are loyal..to the DOLLAR and clearly smoking something because if you think people are going to tune in to this travesty you really ARE high. Not only that, what a bunch of spineless cowards you all are..no response to all of us? Hmmm...is it because you have nothing worthwhile to say?
YOU should be hiding under your desk Mr. Erickson because if corporate has a collective brain left they will releive you of your position because you really don't give a DAMN about the people that made the the old KKSF what it was.
A poster suggested another smooth jazz station in San Mateo 91.1 and that is what I will be listening to.
Miranda, Ramsey...Mr. Koz. I hope you all get some comfort because your loyal listeners are sounding off.
Veronica T. West

Gary Mathes · 6 months ago

WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING...DUH.. THE NEW FORMAT IS ON EVERY STATION ON THE DIAL.... THE JAZZ FORMAT MADE YOUR CHANNEL DIFFERNT AND UNIQUE...DUH ..ALL OF MY FRIENDS SAID THE SAME ...WHAT MARKETING SURVEY DID YOU LISTEN TO???? LIKE I SAID, EVERY CHANNEL HAS THAT FORMAT... I GUESS THAT IS A BUSINESS Decision BUT A STUPID ONE..I WILL NOT LISTEN TO YOUR CHANNEL AS I WANT A JAZZ CHANNEL WHO WOULD LISTEN TO YOUR CHANNEL ????.. I am guessing that you needed to join the rest of the herd...BORRING I WLL MISS YOUR CHANNELL ..DAMN YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jazzeeelady · 6 months ago

how unfortunate that greed and ego has dominated the life of michael erickson or could it be his lack of class and appreciation for good music? i sure hope he's happy with the band, the biggest flop i've ever heard. he must be new trying to impress someone - market research would have never lead to this tragic outcome. how sad!

jtarin · 6 months ago

sorry to hear that kksf. went off of the ari. every city i have lived in has a smooth jazz station. san francisco is know for great jazz artist and great smooth jazz. soory i cannot listen to the band. it really sucks


jim tarin

Jazz Lee · 6 months ago

I was soooo saddened to hear that your station had made changes. I was not happy at that moment nor am I now, almost a week later. I have a very nice upscale salon and we listened to this station everyday. It so fit the vibe we were tying to present, Now we don't have any other station to listen to. We are all upset. Even at home when I would be working 12 plus hours I would turn on your station so my two chihuahua's could relax to it too. NOT HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Doug Hieb · 6 months ago

yes, it WAS a great radio!!! both of our vehicles were "frozen" on 103.7. but you blew it, folks! i cannot believe "the band" is better, no way! it looks as if 96.5 and 102.1 will be our new homes. sorry, but i guess you did what you thought you had to do???.

Orlando A. Reyna · 6 months ago

Dear Michael,

I woke up this morning to listen to my smooth Jazz as my wife and I do every Sunday morning. Wow, what a suprize. I wasnt sure what was going on at first and had to run back to my stereo to make sure I had the right station. I must say We are both very disappointed to find out of this change. We gave the new format a listen are were not impressed. I will continue to stay posted on your new formats success and will eagerly wait for the return of KKSF Smooth Jazz.

Respectfully,
Orlando

Greg · 6 months ago

While I appreciate you valuing our loyal listening for 20 years, it stings not to have had any prior "warning" of your pending decision. Why did you not inform us of your decision before "pulling the plug?"

Chris · 6 months ago

I guess I'll only be listening to KKSF.com then, the music playing on the band is not my demographic (I'm a young jazz enthusiast, I didn't grow up on that type of rock so I have no nostaligia for it, but I did grow up on KKSF smooth jazz), I have no interests in the genre, I did give it a chance, and even if it looks like the music choice for more needed profit, there is no other real jazz station in the Bay Area, but there seem to be other classic rock stations so I don't think it may be the best decision, but I would come back if you ever decided to change back into a regular jazz station or a part time station again.

phil · 6 months ago

I'm in the Bay Area regularly to visit my girlfriend in the Oakland Hills. While I listen to the best classical station in the US at home in Los Angeles (KUSC-FM), I've come to enjoy your Smooth Jazz programming very much. We're astounded that you would "join the herd" to a rock format, especially in the Bay Area with its strong legacy of jazz performance and innovation. Looks like it's time to search around the dial for alternative jazz outlets.

durant4ph · 6 months ago

Imagine my SHOCK yesterday... to have been away from the radio for about 10 days... and then to turn to Smooth Jazz 103.7, only to hear ... something so totally different. Truly a SAD chapter for the Bay Area's jazz fans.

folkerniv · 6 months ago

I can't believe you are changing, i think there's plenty of rock on the radio already.
you should change it back to smooth jazz

Tom · 6 months ago

it was a shock when I tuned into KKSF and found a new format.
The only staion in the bay area to play contemporary
jazz with be missed by me and I am sure countless thousands.
hopefully somebody will take up the slack. For the time being time to
reprogam my radios.

Mathes · 6 months ago

Guys that was definetely a wrong decision. KKSF smooth jazz was a unique radio station. The musik which is played on the Band is no different from so many other radio stations. The Band won't work for long, it has nothing special to distinguish itself from others. I will miss KKSF Smoth Jazz, I don't know about any alternative, that's too bad.

Ricardo Maldonado · 6 months ago

WOW..... Simply the best in the SfBay Area and I hope lasts for a long time to failure and a station like this and with this high quality audio Congratulations !
AWESOME !

Dina B · 6 months ago

There are plenty of other pop/rock stations... go listen to them. KKSF smooth Jazz was the best and will always be the best smooth Jazz. My family of smooth Jazz listeners & I want our smooth Jazz back!

Ron Abood · 6 months ago

I tuned into KKSF via the internet after being away on a trip. Then I switched to the radio while taking a shower. Why two formats?

Then I read about your switch to THE BAND on the internet site.

Can you hear MY SWITCH away from your new format?

Fariba · 6 months ago

I was shocked to wake up to rock and roll music after listening to Smooth Jaz on KKSF for twenty years. Your choice to turn this into another rock music is also very poor and disppointing. Obviously you have no clue what the San Francisco Bay Area needs. I really miss the Morning Oasis on Sunday mornings and find it extremely disappointing that you did not replace KKSF music with another smooth Jazz station. I realize big network business is envolved in this dicision but you should know this t was a very stupid dicision. There are no other Smooth Jazz radio stations in the Bay Area. I will not listen to The Band! If I want to listen to rock and roll, I live kFOG and The Band's pre-recorded music cannot replace KFOG.

Carl · 6 months ago

Although "the Band" is enjoyable listening, it is however not KKSF. THe sounds of KKSF were unique and we miss the opportunity to listen. Hope you'll reconsider the format of KKSF and bring back SMooth Jazz.

charles pisno · 6 months ago

103.7 has been dropped from my radio programming. Your market research stinks.

Rick Dibble · 6 months ago

WHAT A LOSS !!......we have enjoyed listening to KKSF for many years, and there was NO other place for us Jazz listeners. Your originality, programming, and music guides walked us through some of the most memorable jazz.

KKSF was our safe haven when things were crazy around us and especially during our relaxing sunday mornings.

KKSF was one a of a kind with a HUGE, LOYAL listener base. Why you would make a change to the program because of "Extensive Market Research" is completey beyond me. Obviously the consultants you worked with have no clue what San Franciscans love about SF and how KKSF was such an intregal part of that personna. We have unfortunately lost part of San Francisco's identity with this decision ....... we can only hope that if KKSF's management is really listening and looking at the bottom line, they will recognized that the huge loyal base of listeners they have lost will have a negative effect on your decision and maybe, just maybe will bring back what the listeners really want and that is real, memorable and quality jazz programming from an original!!!!

We will keep checking back.....but unless you bring back the original programming you have lost another of it appears many, loyal listeners.

Rick

Unhappy · 6 months ago

Hey Mr. Erickson - Program Director/ Market research analyst. What kind of market research results are you NOW getting FROM all of the OLD LISTENERS ( it all sounds pretty negative to me as of the now 4,790 or so responses) comments. Why don't you post your "market results" that you based your extremely difficult decision on and show us that we are all mindless idiots. I'm curious of who and where you took your research (was it done in some mall ) ? ??? Sure doesn't appear to be based on any HUMAN BEING that WAS a listener. Who are your new listeners going to be ???

Robin · 6 months ago

I turned on the radio this morning to listen to my Sunday morning smooth Jazz and was shocked to hear rock n roll....I am deeply sadden...I am happy to hear that I can listen to you over the internet and hope that you return to the radio soon!!!
Thank you for all the good years!!
Always
Robin

RONALD · 6 months ago

I MISS MY SMOOTH JAZZ.

I HAVE TO TURN MY TV ON AND LISTEN TO IT OUT OF THE AREA
SORRY YOU SAW FIT TO TAKE IT OFF THE AIR. MAYBE YOU'LL BRING
IT BACK SOOOOOOOON. THERE IS NO OTHER ON THE RADIO AND I MISS IT VERY MUCH.
BEGGGING PLEASE
I

G. Mcclellan · 6 months ago

Really very dissapointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looking for another smooth format now. Bye!!!!

Lisa · 6 months ago

What a shock and disappointment! How could you do this to your loyal fans? Out of all the raido stations in the Bay Area, KKSF was my true favorite. I have listened to this station since the early 90's, and will truly miss the unique sound this station had to offer. What a bummer

Jenny · 6 months ago

In your notice about the format change on you home page, we all notice that you say absolutely nothing about how great your new format "The Band" is. NOTHING!! It's clear that you at KKSF are reluctant about this change and love it as little as all of us out here do. Sounds like you were forced to do this by the station's owners. "It's a business" you say. Yes, music is big business, but what a cold statement; music is more than that; music is art.

Dennis · 6 months ago

I believe the management of your station will, in the long run, determine that this is a big mistake. The baby boomers who have most of the disposable income in the near future, will be the market of choice, which you have turned your back on. This elite group have and will listen to those stations that present modern music such as smooth jazz and progressive jazz. Good luck trying to attract those retirees who still search for extremely antiquated music (classic rock) who are willing to support your station.

iceman · 6 months ago

I am saddened by the loss of smooth jazz sound from the Bay Area. Everytime I visit without hesitation I am tuning 103.7 on my radio. Are the Sacramento and Fresno marketplaces also going to change?

Mike · 6 months ago

I've been listening to the Sunday Morning Osis for over 20 years,, what a shock to tune in this morning to another rock station. Yes, you will lose another listener,,, please pass on my thanks to the old management for all of the fantastic music before 5/18.... good luck,, what were those call letters again,,, KFRC,,, KYA?? hmmm.

Alex N · 6 months ago

I am so sorry to hear the format change to 103.7. KKSF has been my Sunday Morning Oasis for many years and not having it anymore or waking up to it and enjoying my cup of coffee, is going to be a major adjustment.

I understand that KKSF is a business and in these trying times, a business has to change and adapt to survive. However, it leaves a huge void in the Bay Area's Sunday mornings. Good Luck!

Gilbert · 6 months ago

There are so many stations like this to hear from, why another? Will truly miss Sunday morning program! I will NOT continue to listen to 103.7.

Elaine · 6 months ago

Oh my GOD.. I had wondered what was happening. Each time I turned on my radio the most terrible music was coming out of KKSF. This is truly a loss. I have been a listener for decades and thoroughly enjoyed the smooth jazz of KKSF. Also I looked forward to Sunday mornings for the breathtaking music of the Oasis. I loved the Dave Koz hours. I loved the interviews with the various jazz artists. The station was exceptional as it was. Everyone at work listened to it. And now you expect us to listen to the lousy music your playing now??? Forget it. I don't know who did your marketing research but boy did they do the you and the station a disservice. This station and its music represented what the bay area is truly about.. the love of the authentic, the true creativity spirit. Now it's just another station that sounds like the rest and I will not tune it.

guest · 6 months ago

Congratulations to your marketing team who conducted all of your so called "exhaustive market researh". They will now and forever be known as the GLITTERING JEWEL OF COLOSSAL IGNORANCE. Nice going guys. C ya
I'm otta here

Cheryl Smith · 6 months ago

"Marketing? you say you did your marketing?? wow, your marketing person needs to be fired!! I have been listening to your station since 1987! And have LOVED it. I loved the Friday night easy Jazz..you did away with that, I loved your Sat. eve. easy Jazz, you did away with that, I loved your Sunday morning Jazz oasis and you did away with that, I loved your Sunday eve. Jazz cafe and you did away with that. Don' know where you did your marketing research, but you didn't call the jazz lovers. I am so disappointed in this station. You had the market of Jazz lovers, now we have NO Jazz station. I am shocked and saddened by this decision. I think you need to reconsider this decision. Wow, I am shocked!!!

Ian Iljas · 6 months ago

My wife and I are very disappointed that KKSF 103.7 can no longer be heard on the radio. I especially love your Sunday morning Oasis music as well as late night music at Star Streams (?). I still enjoyed KKSF on many occasions although I felt the music was not as new or enjoyable as when i first got turned on to KKSF when it first came out. I think there wasnt enough jazz, new age or music that you dont normally hear on other AM or FM stations. Too often I heard the same music repeatedly which I found disappointing, yet the special times when you did have music like the music on Sunday Oasis and late night were extremely enjoyable. I will miss hearing this on my car radio especially and at home on Sunday mornings. All the best!

PSR · 6 months ago

Michael
First, let me just say that I'm a long time listener and the Vice President of Marketing for a fortune 500 company. I honestly don't know what these so called "market research" masterminds were thinking, or smoking for that matter. I'm a Stanford MBA with a very formidable economics and marketing background, and I'm at a complete loss as to how your marketing dept was able to establish a point of differentiation, as it relates to your new competitors. First and foremost, your economics argument just doesn't wash. Furthermore, the baffoons that conducted your market research obviously didn't bother consulting with your target customers. You've essentially become just another "me too", run of the mill, rock station. Someone needs to explain to me how this new marketing strategy distinguishes you from the rest of the pack. I consider myself to an intelligent and educated man Michael, but please tell me how another rock station with a worn out business model is somehow going to make you more competitive. The notion that if we change our music format we will become more profitable was very shortsighted, to say the least. If your main objective was to achieve market penetration and increase market share, you certainly don't do it by converting to an old, tired and worn out music format. One of first golden rules I learned in business school was to listen to your customers, as they're the most important part of any business. Your marketing team certainly missed the boat on that one. And to add insult to injury, your remark about the so called "exhaustive market research" is the biggest pile of undiluted s**t I've ever heard. It's the usual tag line marketing companies dish out to cover their sorry asses.

It was also the way you made your infamous exit that enraged the majority of your loyal customer base. It was so unprofessional and a direct slap in the face to all those wonderful fans who made KKSF a part of their lives. There were no goodbyes, no thank yous, not even a kiss my a.... or dare I say, a humble appology. Instead you chose to run off like a thief in the night. If you didn't have the chutzspa to do it yourself Michael, you could've at least had one of your hacks do it for you, but unfortunately, you decided to take the spineless route. Sorry old buddy, but I'm sort of like an umpire; "I call em like I see um".
A VERY SAD DAY INDEED FOR THE ENTIRE BAY AREA.

Jacob · 6 months ago

NOOOOOOO!!! This sucks. What other station in the Bay Area plays Jazz? Such bs.

Angie · 6 months ago

Hey Jacob..try KBLX. I'm too am dumb founded.

J/San Leandro · 6 months ago

Wow!!! Things must be pretty "DAYUM" bad...A major metropolis doesn't have a smooth jazz station!!! Unbelieveable!!! May as well be in Atwater, CA...

I had a feeling something was going down, when the morning show personalities changed almost 2 years ago...I remember waking up to Whoopie Goldberg and thought "Why????"

ClearChannel is not seeing very clearly... An entire genre is missing from the air waves and its followers are in the land of the lost... Tell me how do I get back to the SF Bay Area I knew all to well?!?!?!?!? I hope CC fails!!! ;-(

Linda · 6 months ago

What do I think? I'm incredibly disappointed that you've changed formats. Money talks and your loyal listeners walk. We've been listening to KKSF for years. A friend of ours from Sacramento came down to the Bay Area this week. He called from the car and said "I just tuned into KKSF" and it's not there anymore...what happened?

Yes, what happened? What happened is a shame.

STAN · 6 months ago

what were you thinking someone made a BIG mistake you just lost all of us everyone I knew listened to KKSF. Well will not tune in to the Band, and speaking of the Band it wont be on the air long heve you every heard of THE BONE

Carla · 6 months ago

I read all of the comments....Boy, did you all FU. I just left the Bay Area for the second time. I missed it so much I had to buy the Samplers I didn't have, just to keep KKSF close to my heart in L.A. I think you REALLY need to reconsider this. When i got the email I felt like I lost a best friend. Now I know I'm not the only one.
WE WANT KKSF BACK!!!! NOW!

HotGlassGal · 6 months ago

I just came back from the local pharmacy, turned the car radio to KKSF, and blam! WTF? Ya know, I don't get KKSF.com in my car. I'll be changing that preset for sure - if I want that kind of music, I'll push my 104.5 preset. Why? I'm a loyal listener - been listening to KFOG for years! Way back when, I discovered KPEN (97.7 - the old Mountain View radio station) and that's when I discovered contemporary smooth jazz. I was disappointed when they disappeared, but then I found KKSF and I was elated! I've been a loyal KKSF listener for years but you folks just took away the only good smooth jazz station in the SF Bay Area that I'm aware of. Go figure... dang shame, it is.

Mindy · 6 months ago

I guess avid Jazz fans don't mean anything to anyone anymore. This is just plain ridiculous. We are the Bay Area, a very diverse culture of people. There are several stations devoted to rock and pop. "The Band" is not doing anything different than K-Fog, Mix 106.5, Alice, etc, etc, etc...! We had one little station devoted to Jazz and we can't even have that, because someone is being selfish! Guess we all have to go back to KBLX. This is plain ridiculous!

Louise · 6 months ago

I agree, Mindy. I'm sure that the rock music lovers will love having another station to choose from, but where does that leave us smooth jazz listeners. I find it hard to believe that they really took a survey of what people wanted to listen to, and if they did they didn't survey any of the listeners of KKSF. We would have all voted a resounding YES to keep the format that we've all grown to love. It's like losing an old friend.

Jonathan Kramer · 6 months ago

I am quite frankly VERY surprised at this move. When I turned on my car radio and hear classic rock, the first thing that came to mind was, "ANOTHER rock station???" What the f***!!

I must say for the record that changing the format to rock in my eyes, is a HUGE mistake. I will not listen to this station since the BEST rock station is KFOG. You've lost my attention completely.

slabeytatain · 6 months ago

My wife and I are SHOCKED, IN DISBELIEF and in MOURNING. How do I put this, "Are you people out of your minds?" The bay area without Jazz is like Napa without wine! Why don't you rid San Fransisco of its hills. KKSF was the beauty of the bay area. No SMOOTH JAZZ on the radio means no classy music is available. That's all we need to hear is another rock 'n roll station on our way home from work. We could always count on KKSF to sooth, relax and unwind us on our drive home from work listening to it in our car, especially now when traffic is so unbearable. What a way to have a relaxing dinner with a glass of wine listening to KKSF. We also are going to miss the JVC Jazz Concerts KKSF would have every August. We listened to KKSF from day one when it went on the air and went to every JVC Jazz Concert. What a sad day for the bay area not to have this wonderful radio station KKSF. Yes, one can listen to smooth jazz from the internet, but not everybody has a computer. As for the car you couldn't pay us enough to continuing listening to 103.7 The Band, we'll just have to play our smooth jazz CD's. We, your loyal listeners would like to thank you KKSF for all the years you gave us such wonderful listening pleasure and to the dedicated local DJ's with their suave voices giving us local news that pertained to the bay area, they were so personable. You will be greatly missed!

Bob · 6 months ago

I am shocked and disappointed to lose the best radio station in the Bay Area. I tried The Band for 10 minutes and have taken 103.7 off of my program in the car.

Bye

I · 6 months ago

I am distrought, I don't understand why this has happened! This was my only escape.

Rebecca · 6 months ago

Well it has been 4 days since you changed this station's format...Why I have no ides BUT I HATE "The Band" If I wanted to listen to that music I could put a CD in my car!
NO NOTICE, I bet your advertisers are not happy either! this is one of the worst decisions in radio. When they replace you for this decision I hope the new person bring back KKSF. A day ending without Dave Koz just is not right!!! Gee we even had to put up with Whoopee, was that your bright decision also?

daisygideon · 6 months ago

DITTO THAT!!! I was so happy when you took whoopee off. I loved my morning drive with KKSF....who wants another BONE on the radio?

April Robinson · 6 months ago

What the hell were you thinking??!!!! There is NO other smooth jazz station to listen to. I've checked. Where will the artists go to have bay area listeners enjoy their music on the radio??? Not even KBLX is smooth jazz, although that's the only one I can take in bits and pieces. Sometimes they have my music going but not very often. The Band is NOT the kind of music KKSF listeners listen to, just another rock and roll station. That would have been fine back in the 60's and 70's when I was listening to that stuff but I've matured into better music and now can't enjoy it while I'm in the car unless I want to update my car with a new stereo system that allows me to play my own music...right now, that's too expensive. PLEASE rethink your decision. I am really disappointed.

An almost 60 year old fan for 20 years,

April from Palo Alto

Sylvia · 6 months ago

I am not happy about this at all. The other day when I was in my car, I was in shock when the station I have listen for years was not playing the music I love. I went on to your website and got the story. What other stations in the bayarea play smooth Jozz? Please let me know.

Thanks Sylvia
Los Gatos, Ca

Evelyn · 6 months ago

No more Sunday mornings sitting in bed with the newspaper and coffee, golden retrievers by our side and listening to KKSF......

No more relaxing in our garden to the smooth sounds of KKSF....

It's like losing a good friend.

I'm listening to The Band right now and it will probably be the last time.

So Sad!

Jean · 6 months ago

WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU DONE???? Why did you change the format?????You've taken away the main station I listen to ALL THE TIME !!!!!! Now you sound like the rest of the stations (almost) that serve the same demographics.....w/ the smooth jazz you (previously) provided you served us boomers graciously, inovatively, cooooooooly. Who??? screwed this up?????? WHY?????
I'm taking this station off my car radio button, and now will have to make a concerted effort to find a replacement.......I am SOOOOO disappointed you did this.....
I was listening this last week & all of a sudden I'm hearing the Beatles??? WHAT???? I like the Beatles, but not on my smooth (former now) jazz station. WHYYYYY????
PLEASE BRING BACK THE KKSF WE KNEW & LOVED........JEAN F. San Francisco

Shelby_A_1 · 6 months ago

I've posted this I do not know how many times now, and I am quite serious..Not interested in ripping people off, my intentions are pure.
Please help in whatever way you can towards this goal.
Thank you.
Okay, Okay!! Enough of all this rhetoric!! We could, all of us, go on and on and on, but would it solve the immediate problem of having a good smooth jazz station to listen to? No!
The best thing we can do now is to bury this station, KKSF. People it's dead! All of our ranting, raving, crying, complaining and discourses are falling on deaf ears. Do you honestly think that the management at Clear Channel are listening to ANY of this?
No! Of course not. People THEY DO NOT CARE! If they cared, they would have taken a poll and alerted us before they pulled the stunt that they did. They did not! They pulled the rug right out from under us, to be sure.
Now then, if we were all to just leave this website and forget it, that would send a message. You know... it's like when someone is mad at you and you ignore them completely, that bothers them a whole lot more than engaging. Hope I made sense there.
Anyway, all of the above is not really the subject of my note to you all.
I have an idea that I think could work for the benefit of all of you loyal fans of KKSF and more...
The idea is this: If all of you are really serious about your feelings in losing one of the best Iconic radio stations in the bay area, then what I purpose is this. Each and every one of us put our money where our mouths are, so to speak, and ante up $100.00 each and form a new station that each of us would then own a part of..The station could be non-profit, owned an operated by the stock-holders. Heck if a grass-roots organization can elect a president, then what is to stop us from forming a small radio station that would have the unmitigated chance of becoming a HUGE station? Just stop for a minute and think about it. Think of all the possibilities Think of all the charitable things that the OLD KKSF did! Think of what we could do as a collective.
Now then, you are probably asking "what's in it for you, Shelby?"
Well, actually nothing for I would be willing and able to work for free as I am a retired business with a very good income and nothing to do. I would be ready willing and able to put up $5,000.00 of my own dollars to get this started. I do not need the money. All I would be after is to bring forth a new radio station dedicated to quality listening and enjoyment, along with really doing something for the community in the form of charitable events.
If any of you are interested in my concept, then you can reach me by email. shellbuckz@yahoo.com
I welcome any and all thoughts on this.
Thank you. A former listener and fan of KKSF.
p.s. One more thing, or two or 20.: With the economy the way it is, I'm sure that we have got quite a brain trust that is not being utilized to it's fullest. To be sure, I would reckon about 50% utilized. The formation of this new Corp. would and could employ some excellent talent. I am sure that all the really great stars would join in on the effort. I'm sure that you all know exactly what I am saying here.....WE can do this.

jalenaaliyah1 · 6 months ago

Ahh!!!! go hold a sign on the freeway offramps like every other begging bum!!!! Nobody wants to be scammed. Your posted on almost every page with this crap

allen Valentine · 6 months ago

I moved to the Bay Area in 1987 from New York and started listening to KKSF from day 1 in Aug. 1987. I moved out of California in 2003 to Tampa florida and NEVER STOPPED listening to KKSF 103.7.
I then moved to the Atlanta area in 2005, again I NEVER STOPPED LISTENING TO KKSF 103.7.
I not only listened to KKSF 103.7 @ home but in my car as well. Thats right in MY CAR. I have an internet enabled car that streams broadband right to me while I travel 75 M.P.H.
Mine you I live in the Tampa Fl and the Atlanta area and I LISTEN TO KKSF 103.7 WHILE DRIVING .
I guess when I go back home to the San Francisco Bay Area I will not listening on the FM dial

Regina · 6 months ago

This is a mistake. There are no other smooth jazz stations out there in the bay area. While I don't mind listening to rock sometimes, I always knew that KKSF was there to come home to. I have been a solid listener since the beginning and I have been introduced to many wonderful artists through your programs. For me, the best part was Sunday mornings when you have especially mellow music that was my spiritual practice before going to services. Fortunately I've purchased many of the artist cds that were featured on your station so I have a fall back position.
The streaming online won't do it for me since I'm not online that much. I just hope that someone realizes what a loss this is for so many, many people and will bring back the smooth jazz!

Tina · 6 months ago

Talk about messing with a good thing! Smooth Jazz was just that - music that was soothing and so enjoyable to listen to......I listened to it all day at work and around the house. I loved hearing Miranda's voice; I loved the Sunday night Jazz Cafe and romantic Saturday evenings. I will miss it so much and, boy, did you make a big mistake!

Susan Harris · 6 months ago

I am so disappointed!! There is NO radio staton as good as KKSF Smooth Jazz. I am having withdrawals! There are SO MANY Rock Stations, why do we need one more? There are not enough Smooth Jazz stations. This seems very unfair!

Joe · 6 months ago

Another one falling victim/slave to the allmighty $. What a shame...Following that path after more market research,you may decide to change to that rap garbage (will not glorify that noise by calling it music) cause it seems to be more popular....or should we say makes you more $ ? Doesnt matter what the product is just sell it cause it makes you money... right?

Thomas · 6 months ago

Personally, I can't discern the difference between the BAND, the ROCK, the FOG, and the CRAP. KKSF was an oasis... it will be sorely missed.

Tha Band sucks · 6 months ago

i listened, and i'd like to let you know that i think it's crap...

Kathy-Roo · 6 months ago

OMG! No KKSF Smooth Jazz? How ever will I survive? Yesterday I was so desperate to hear KKSF that I searched what's left of my Cassette Collection and found 4 very old Samplers tapes. Hmmm, too short. Every week your Sunday Morning Oasis was something I so looked forward to. It was my favorite day of the week! Are you offering any deals on your entire set of KKSF Samplers for Aids CDs? I am currently unemployed and wondering if you offer a payment plan? I tried to Listen Live, but nothing happened. What are the system requirements? Do you have any taped Sunday Morning Oasis selections? Or, can you list the most popular selections?
Losing KKSF is like losing an old friend! Sniff, sniff.
Best wishes to the KKSF staff. Thank you for the 20 years of listening pleasure.
Sincerely,
Kathy Hogue
Concord, CA

Sailor-Maseajo · 6 months ago

Wow what a trip! That's why I changed over to XM radio some time ago! There are times in a day, especially after work when you just want to be smoothed-out! Or just trippin back with that sweet someone!
I suppose if you, the listen public are in ears reach you could listen to KJZY Sonoma, or KSJO from Sac

jules4952 · 6 months ago

There was nothing better than trippin back with that sweet someone. There are times that a song will come on and I can close my eyes and remember every detail of that moment. Thank you for all the moments we shared. With love

Ted · 6 months ago

Thank you for 20 years of great music and memories, but it is truely a loss for the Bay area audience. I turned you guys on the other day unaware of the change and though there were some nice songs that were aired, it appeard to me it was very similar music you can find on K-FOG. Not knowing the business side, but the listening side there was no station like KKSF smooth jazz especially on Sunday mornings. I think the wrong decsion was made to close

Ted

RD · 6 months ago

I am bummed by the shift in format...

Returned to the Bay Area some years ago after living in LA and was delighted to find something on the FM dial comparable to "The Wave."

Now what?

Jeanette · 6 months ago

To evolve, things must change. But, change is supposed to be for the better. Guess you didn't get the memo as there is nothing of value in your new format. What a huge disappointment.

Terri Molini · 6 months ago

Imagine my surprise on Monday to hear something else playing on 103.7. KKSF 'was' my go-to station for years and I am really sad to see that the format has changed. It will be sorely missed. Sorry but I won't be tuning in any longer. There are enough pop stations already.

alicia kimak · 6 months ago

I am super disappointed in this change. I listened to smooth jazz station every day all day. I will no longer be supporting this station. I think the new station is terrible. Iunderstand this is a business however, I have a feeling the change will not garner improved ratings, but in fact will only hurt advertisement and listener support. Bad decision in my humble opinion.

Brenda Renner · 6 months ago

That is soooo bad! I am sooo sorry and of course, disappointed that Miranda, Dave and all the others will not be there when I turn on my radio!!! What now? Where did you all go? Where can we listen to Smooth Jazz...? Darn it all. If it isn't one thing it's another! Good luck to all of you!

P.S. I hate that new station, will not listen. Thank God I bought all those KKSF CD's, I have listened to your station since it began, and now I don't know what to listen to while I want to "relas" in the car.. HELP!!

Brenda at blrenner2003@yahoo.com

Cornell Wilder · 6 months ago

My son has been singing your call letters the way the radio played them since he was 2 years old.....he's 2 1/2 this July and I SWEAR he keeps asking me "where's K-K-S-F 1-0-3-point-7"??!?!! Can someone at Clear Channel explain this to him??? My God, you introduced me to Pete Belasco's "Deeper" album which I now have every youngster in Oakland playing in their cars booming systems. Who will I turn to for my smooth jazz fix??? (It almost brings me to tears everytime my son sings the call letters....wish I could upload that...:) )

B.Berger · 6 months ago

I was driving in my car a couple of days ago and turned on my radio to listen to my favorite FM radio station KKSF 103.7 and I was shocked to find no smooth jazz playing, but some sort of rock music playing. Thinking that I inevertently had changed the channel I checked the radio station display and sure enough it was 103.7. Thinking that they were just playing this rock music for some reason at the time I switched to a news channel for awhile then went back to 103.7. They were still playing some awful rock music. This can't be i thought! I then later checked your website and found out about the change. You guys have got to be kidding! You have made the biggest mistake there is. Now you sound like any other rock radio station. The smooth jazz is what had set you apart from all the other stations. you had a great format with great radio DJs and now that's gone. Too bad, you have lost me as a listener and I'm sure thousands like me.

Joel · 6 months ago

Heart braking. Unbelievable BIG Mistake.
If you were hurting for revenues you should ask for donations to save a beloved radio station. National Public Radio does it all the time.
Even my 12 year old son uttered some profanities in disgust.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. Come Back.

melody · 6 months ago

I am very disappointed. I do not like 102.1, it is not the same type of smooth jazz. It is sad that everything is run by money. Remember MAX it did not make it so why do you think "the band" will? When it fails i hope you go back to your roots!

RENEE · 6 months ago

What the Hell did you do. I could not believe the music i was hearing on 103.7. I am so devastated to hear about the change....WHY, WHY, WHY make the move. I started and ended my day listening to this station..i have been a loyal listener for YEARS. I dont like the new 103.7. There is not another station out there like 103.7 was.

You let the politics of the radio industry destroy the peoples station. Yea right....exhaustive market research, and extensive economic considerations just a lot of hot air bull. I am sorry to say you have lost a loyal listener.

Celeste · 6 months ago

I am so bummed! What a way to start a three-day weekend finding out that my favorite jazz station just died! Listening to KKSF in rush hour helped relieve my stress. While listening I would forget that traffic was bad and groove to the Smooth Jazz. Now what, I don't intend to get internet access in my car!

I wonder who the Market Researchers surveyed. Obviously NOT the LOYAL listeners! I hope you "business" people reconsider what you have done; this is a mistake!

Fred · 6 months ago

I am truly disappointed in this change. I have been in the Bay Area for over 20 years and KKSF is the only station I really listen to when driving.

I enjoy the programming, the special guest artists, announcers (ramsey Lewis, Dave Koz, etc), and the special events.

I am not sure where and how you did your market research. In my opinion, the Bay Area is already saturated with Rock Stations. Was there any type of poll to ask loyal listeners if they would continue to listen to this new station format?

I am not really interested in "The Band". Not my style and not my taste. Unfortunately, I will have to find another station.

MaryFrances · 6 months ago

KKSF kept my nerves calm in traffic and at my desk. Ramsey's piano in the morning and Dave Koz on the drive home were a plus. Michael Erikson! Are you also the reason behind Renel's deparature on KISS 98.1? I remember the days when you were DJ. Bring our KKSF Smooth Jazz back, please!

Carole · 6 months ago

I, along with everyone that listens is DEVASTATED of this new!!! I just can't believe it!

Gloria Fong · 6 months ago

I can't tell you how much I miss listening to KKSF Smooth Jazz !!!! I feel like I have lost a member of the family and feel lost not hearing you in your old format. You have been with me for 20 years and now I am totally bereft in not hearing you. Wish I could turn the clock back. Please come back!!!!

You are SOOOOOO missed!

Karin · 6 months ago

I did a Google search and found out that this is happening all over the country. Clear Channel buys up these stations and then changes the format. People complain like crazy, but then give up and buy satellite radio to get their smooth jazz (which ends up profiting Clear Channel, which has a large investment in XM/Sirius). XM and Sirius have merged so now you only have one choice.

This is all part of the homogenizing of radio all over the U.S. When a big corporation buys up all the stations, they can do what they want with them. And what they want is to maximize profits. They couldn't care less about the happiness or satisfaction of the listeners.

So, I hope someone steps up to fill the hole that this leaves in the Bay Area. There are so many potential listeners for a new smooth jazz station. In the meantime, I'm going to try not to send any of my money in Clear Channel's direction, in any shape or form!

Joyce Buchannan · 6 months ago

I cannot believe that the greatest jazz station in the Bay Area is chancing its program. I looked forward to listening to you every morning. I think all the listerners that appreciate smooth jazz should petition to get KKSJ Back. What about the JV C Concert in Concord.? Np mention if its going to be held.

Gael · 6 months ago

This is an awful decision and I do not like the new format! Does anyone have a recommendation for another station to listen to? I loved the Smooth Jazz format and do not need to listen to another Rock Station in the Bay Area! Otherwise, I will just have to listen to News & Traffic Reports all day long....

Ray · 6 months ago

How old was your "Market Research" ? So sad to have to find a new radio station. We have listened to this station at my place of work for yearssssss. Any one know of another station to turn to? We were all stunded. Bad idea.

Alex White · 6 months ago

Disappointed. 103.7 is now just another one of ten similar stations on the dial. I'll miss the early morning commute and relaxation that jazz brought to my mornings. It was a great way to start the day. Led Zeppelin and The Who at 7am isn't the same. I'll have to start going back to CDs.

Jeff · 6 months ago

Well it appears that another chapter in the Bay Area Music Scene has closed. With all of the venues around from Yoshi's to the Berkeley Jazz School to KCSM, it seems only fitting that San Francisco has a Jazz station.

Yes, the format was getting redundant and predictable, I would find myself changing the channel from KKSF due to the cycle of songs not seeming to change.

But KKSF was the only true smooth jazz station that would bring a cool, refreshing sound to the ears while relaxing the soul.

This change has ended the following of many listeners and will gain a new audience for the future.

Hopefully someone will recognize the need for the resurgance of a quality jazz station and once again, like was done 20 years ago, provide the loyal jazz scene with the great jazz music we have come to love...and expect!

Jackie · 6 months ago

HORRIBLE DECISION!! So many disappointed listeners. I can't believe this was based "exhaustive market research" and "extensive economic considerations". I don't buy that at all.

Here's a tip: read the comments people (aka - loyal listeners) are writing here; THAT should be all the market research and economic consideration you need.

Cathy C · 6 months ago

I'm sorry but I think the new programming stinks. There are enough radio stations like this already. We do not need another one. I am very upset at your leaving the radio airwaves. You were my ride home. I will miss the jazz relief that I enjoyed every afternoon. Will you continue to release your AIDS benefit music CD's?

Bob DeMarco · 6 months ago

This is incredible - as if we need another classic rock station! i am outraged by this - who is making your business decisions - what about your listeners? I would think that there are enough jazz enthusiasts in the Bay Area to easily support this station - after all we are at the gatway to the wine country here - am I missing something here? What about 93.7 up in Santa Rosa - they are still on the air, are they not - much smaller listening audience etc........you may consider your approiach to market research lining up with the mission of the station - anyway I think you really blew it and I am not interested in listening to your station - I would rather listen to 104.5, 105.3, classic rock is so old school and you guys should get input form your listening audience versus taking the information from a market research company - who are they anyway? I am so disappointed in you all.

Karen Kaufman · 6 months ago

I have taken your station off my programming buttons on my radios at home, in the office and in my car. How sad that is. My house is very quiet now and kind of lonely without your music. Did you have any idea how many lives your station touched and enriched?

Salvadore Hawley · 6 months ago

The end of an era...so very hard to believe. The entire staff where I work is in total shock. KKSF has helped us through our extreemly busy days in a high volume, high stress,Medical Office.
Personally, I have been an avid listener of KKSF since September 1986. I remember a friend turning me on to her, and the rest is history.
I will miss Miranda Wilson most of all. I worked at a printing plant in San Jose and participated in the "New @ 2" during the wee hours of the morning,when Miranda was on the air. I always enjoyed the music and voted accordingly. Over the years, I brought the latest issues of The National Enquirer and STAR magazines to her and the staff. I also turned all my friends on to KKSF. After many,many Listener Parties, going to KKSF sponsored events at STERN GROVE, and countless others, I will miss all the SMOOTH JAZZ that KKSF has provided over the past years....
I wish only the best for those at the station who gave there all to ensure KKSF was, without a doubt,the BAY AREA's BEST Smooth Jazz Radio station.
To the Management: Yes, it is a business,however, businesses are sustained by loyal patrons. You have done the San Francisco Bay Area a HUGE DIS-SERVICE by changing formats. Now your just another poorly PUT TOGETHER ,run-of -the-mill station.

Frankie · 6 months ago

Like the rest of those who have commented, this too, will make no difference. The fact that you have asked for comments "after the fact" is indicative enough that you simply are not interested in what is important to listeners. Your market research is right here in the form of thousands of comments provided by the many fans that remain loyal to something that no longer exists. I appreciate all music, it's wonderful that musicians share their passions with the world. KKSF was the consummate jazz station, thank you for the many years of extraordinary music. One can only hope that others will benefit from the bad decision to pull this station. You call it business, well for others out there in the entertainment industry listen up. This is your opportunity to pick up where this bad decision left off...

Speedy · 6 months ago

I agree with the other comments. I turned on to 103.7 for that smooth relaxing sound and I thought I had the wrong station. After a while I couldn't stand the noise. I said, "What in the world are they playing?" I turned my dial to 94.7 . What a relief to my ears. The spirit may be there but I prefer the real thing in person. Your DJs had what it takes to make the radio program flow.( Please note: I have never taken the time to respond to a TV show or talk show. But this time it was worth it.) Bring Back the Smooth Jazz sound and I will truned my dial back to 103.7. I go to the concerts because of the announcments I hear on 103.7

Ginger · 6 months ago

I have a very hard time believing that the San Francisco Bay Area cannot support a smooth jazz station. I mean we are the essence of smooth, cool and laid back. I believe that your market research is completely flawed and that you are looking at a demographic and a listener need from some other part of the country, not the bay area. Remember we are sophisticated, educated with an appetite for innovated music. That is what KKSF always provided us the listener; not the regertated music of the 80’s that “The Band” is broadcasting. Been there, done that and thank Heavens not going back there. You, the management of this new channel have made a very bad decision. I would go back and look at your research again. Poll your audience and listen to us. We know our needs and wants, and we want Smooth Jazz back.

In the meantime….I will miss KKSF very much. It was like an old friend who left us. So, thank you old friend for all the great music that you provided for so many years. You were there for us in great times; concerts in the park, KKSF Samplers, and even the announcements for great events and cruises. And you were there to bring calm during stressful times; 911, wars and recessions. I will truly miss you my old friend.

Michael Bryan · 6 months ago

Have you lost your minds? Why change and lose loyal listeners like me. I for one will be finding another station to listen to. You almost blew it for me with Whoopi Goldberg but this is inexcusable. I have no idea about your "Market Research" but it is flawed and will cost you many many loyal listners. It's too bad that you can't see that.

Jerrold Lewis · 6 months ago

I don't like this, I'm used to listening to KKSF in my car.

DonnaRama · 6 months ago

Bummed - does not even begin to describe how I feel - I imagine it's like losing a best friend. I listened every day! Pleaaasseeee come back!

I had been out of town for 2 weeks. Driving to work I could not believe I couldn't find my beloved station - KKSF....Miranda, Dave, Ramsey, etc where
have you gone.
The BAND is a poor replacement - bring back the jazz puhlleeeaase!
How about the KKSF Listener Samplers?
Thanks for many many years of great jazz music - a safe haven in this crazy world. Best of luck (but please consider returning)! I miss you!!!

Stephen King · 6 months ago

The new format sucks! I hate it and will discontinue listening to KKSF radio and online. This is a real disappointment and let down to jazz lovers and musicians in the East Bay.

bigmrb · 6 months ago

Have you lost your minds? First you try Whoopi Goldberg and start sounding like any other headbanging station and now this. I think that your "Market Research" is flawed. You are going to lose many more listeners than you will gain. I for one won't be back and I know several others who won't either.

Jane · 6 months ago

OMG what have you done to our radio station?? When I got in my car and all I heard was noise, not our smooth jazz music.. Your KKSF smooth jazz is was what gets me through these awful depressing days.
This new format "the band" is not our kind of music and your station will no longer be part of our lifes. KKSF you were like an old friend and we're going to miss you so much..................

Patsy · 6 months ago

This is crazy I can't believe there's not smooth jazz in on of the most visited cities in the world. everywhere I go I look for the smooth jazz station. I think Clear Channel made a mistake. There will always be jazz lovers of all ages even though you shyed away from as much jazz as you possible could there was atleast some in between all the other STUFF you played. This will never replace MIRANDA. WHERE ARE YOU MIRANDA?

Lisa · 6 months ago

Can anyone recommend another station that plays smooth jazz? I've been all over the dial looking for a KKSF replacement and can't find one.

Bob · 6 months ago

Closest one I know (that is very similar) is 94.7, KSSJ in Sacramento. Luckily I can get reception.

alison_kastner · 6 months ago

Yes! KSSJ is the closest replacement, but we in the Bay Are have soooo many channels clouding the airwaves 90% wont pick-up reception in our homes or vehicles. Unfortunate.

Fred · 6 months ago

took 103.7 off my preset stations today. very sad.

Bob S. · 6 months ago

Why is it taking 3 days to review a comment?

jalenaaliyah1 · 6 months ago

Because there are so many

Wendell · 6 months ago

I will go out and purchase a Sirius radio sometime soon so that I can listen to Jazz. There are too many Rock-n-Roll oldies/smooth stations out there. I can't believe that KKSF is gone. Whatever corporate decision made this happen; after the evaluation period for the "Band", those persons responsible for dumping KKSF in favor of the "Band" should join the ranks of the unemployed.

Ron Brooks · 6 months ago

A little shocked and disappointed. Apparently this format wasn't doing as well as you indicated. Otherwise, this format would have remained the same.

Does this effect any of the upcoming events or shows that were sponsored by KKSF, such as the three shows in July in Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza?

I understand you can listen to smooth jazz on another radio station; if so, what is it?

Thank you.

Henry · 6 months ago

I can NOT believe my beloved SMOOTH JAZZ is gone... At first I thought my radio frequency was wrong, but then I saw the announcement on the web site. I am very disappointed at your decision to change the radio format. Why? You have a lot of listeners who loved the SMOOTH JAZZ every day. Why cutting off these people? Can we do somthing to bring back SMOOTH JAZZ?

Patty · 6 months ago

OK I am caving in. After two and a half days of NO KKSF I have decided I am getting HD radio both in my car and in my house. Yes it will cost money but my serenity has been lost wothout smooth jazz to listen to. It just makes me calmer and almost anything is worth it. BTW I was able to listen to Ramsey and Karen this morning by using my computer while was at HOME. there are still some commericials but I think alot less and in particuliar I didn't hear any of those annoying OnStar commericals.

Saxkat · 6 months ago

This has to be one of the worst corporate decisions in the history of radio. Clear Channel's corporate tools have managed to turn a great Smooth Jazz radio station into a steaming pile of doofus dung. Could you have picked a lamer, more tired format? Nice job Clear Channel -- you have created the poorman's KFOG!

Exhaustive market research my ass -- could someone please tell these corporate douche bags that this is the San Francisco Bay Area, not Fort Gay, West Virginia, and that we already have a dozen other stations with the same tired format?

By the way, don't be surprised if Clear Channel's next move is to start broadcasting its discontinued KKSF smooth jazz format on an HD2 channel, like WPGB did in Pittsburgh, which carries its former smooth jazz format on its HD2 band.

Speaking of "extensive economic considerations," here's something for you to extensively consider -- 103.7 "the band" sucks!

penny · 6 months ago

This is the worst decision yet! I thought hiring Whoopi to do the morning show was a joke but this beats it. Seriously, I am taking 103.7 off the #1 memory button on all my radios..The Band is not my cup of tea.

KJ · 6 months ago

WHAT ARE U PEOPLE DOING??? WOW THIS IS SAD....THE BAY AREA HAS NOOOOOOOOOOOO MORE JAZZ AT ALL TO LISTEN TO! WHO EVER CONTROLED THE DECISION TO CHANGE YOU ARE VERY VERY WRONG TO DO SO!!!!! I WILL NOT LISTEN TO THE BAND!!!!! ITS ENUFF OF THOSE TYPE OF STATIONS HERE.......PLEASE BRING BACK THE JAZZ??????!!!!! THIS HURTS MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW!!!!! AND I MEAN HURT BAD!!!!!!! BUT WTF YOU DONT CARE....WELL WE DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRING BACK OUR JAZZ.....PLEASE!!!!!!!!

TCP · 6 months ago

There is nothing else like SMOOTH JAZZ!!!! NOTHING TO COMPARE IT TO.
NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING !!!!!
Wake up people.
I am still so very amazed!
As I sit here at my computer with KKSF smooth jazz playing in my ear, I am still in shock that this music had been removed from the air. I used to sit and listen to this music for hours, relaxing and kicking back. My Mother (72 years) is having a fit she KKSF played on her stereo all day.

david james · 6 months ago

what a shame.i oant belive it.what another old ass rock songs, white rabbit.by the airplane.come on man.what a diservice. too everyone in the bay area.your market reseach people are dead wrong.then we could listen to 107.7 or 104.1 if we wanted that shit. the morring progam was great. dave koz in the afternoon. great ' .kksf jazz shows great.i hope michale erickson fails.what a waste of airspace.david redbear james.

Emily B · 6 months ago

As a young but committed listener of smooth jazz for the 20 years that I've been alive, I always imagined raising my kids on KKSF smooth jazz just as my parents did to me and my brother. KKSF smooth jazz was so much a part of my memories of my parents, and I had hoped to introduce my children to it as well. Please bring it back - it is too great a loss of culture, history, and sophistication for us living in the bay area and san francisco. Please bring it back so that the next generation can be trained to love/appreciate/ and play jazz before rap and hip-hop trash take over forever.

Emily B
San Francisco State University studen

Cindy · 6 months ago

No, I can't believe my ears. I can't believe that you have taken 20 plus years away like that. Why? What did we do to deserve this. Please return back to our listening hearts,Kenny G, Sade, Wyman, Marc etc. Please don't take away the best station ever. KKSF is the only station that puts me in a relax mode after a hard day at work. Why was this done? Why didn't you let us (your loyal fans) know that this would be happening. I'm sure we would of pulled together someway, somehow to prevent this from happening. I am so bummed hearing this new station. I'm really depressed.

Jenine · 6 months ago

This may seem as an awkward request - but does anyone (or the station) have a recording of just the station name? ("KKSF One-oh-three-point-seveeeeeennnnn") I am a Freshman in college and listen to KKSF to remind myself of home and my Dad, I was so disheartened to hear the news and know that the announcement of the station would never be heard again. KKSF is my childhood - it's what I listen to when it's sunny - I just got a new cell phone and was excited to hear that it had radio on it so I could listen to KKSF this summer.

Flory Dekovic · 6 months ago

I am a music afficionado and enjoy all types of music. However, the most special moments in my life were enhanced while listening to songs that I first heard on KKSF.

I, like many in the Bay Area, developed a true and unique appreciation for smooth jazz through KKSF. The original KKSF enticed us and yes, NURTURED us over the decades with incredible music by Fourplay, Greg Karukas, Michael Franks, Earl Klugh, Richard Elliot, Marilyn Scott, Chris Botti, Incognito, Diana Krall and others. Beautiful music from artists whom we probably would never have heard of otherwise. And it was comforting to know that KKSF was a station I could depend upon to introduce me to new artists rising in the ranks.

And now YOU LEAVE US WITH NOTHING? I am sorry, "the Band" is a poor excuse for a station. Surely you understand that the 3,000+ comments that DISAGREE with your format change must mean something to you. No?

Please advise your marketing people to reading our comments! STAT!

Scott Foster · 6 months ago

What happened to my polite response of yesterday? It is listed as not yet reviewed after 28 hours?

You are up to 3300 comments now, with your decision based upon a survey of how many? I bet it was a number less than that.

I challenge you to publish the data that led you to create another me too repetitive station.

Emily B · 6 months ago

When I was in junior high, I was devastated when my favorite station Z 95.7 was cut - I carried the hurt for years. That station was a defining influence during those years.

This is even worse.

As a 20 year old now, looking for sophisticated music, and sick of all the rock/rap/and hip-hop trash thats enslaving our generation, I looked to KKSF smooth jazz as a savior. All my friends knew how loyal I was to smooth jazz and I still cannot explain how devastated I am. This is truly an even greater loss.

MC · 6 months ago

Listening to radio is not the same without KKSF - Smooth Jazz. It was my favorite station. It was the only station I listen to with my baby. KKSF was unique because there was no other similar station in the bay area. I gave The Band a try & hate it! I'm deleting it from my preset button.

James · 6 months ago

When I tuned in to KKSF I was wondering what was going on this week. I made a lot of calls, trying to fine out what happen. You guys must return, what can I do to help. I am back to listing to C/D'S in my car now. This has been a crazy year. A sad listner.

James

Emily B · 6 months ago

THERE IS TOO MUCH NOISE ON THE RADIO THESE DAYS!

PEOPLE NEED INSTRUMENTAL, SOOTHING MUSIC WHEN THEY ARE DRIVING!!!!

HAVENT YOU NOTICED HOW STRESSED OUT PEOPLE ARE ON THE ROAD??? DO YOU WANT TO CAUSE MORE ACCIDENTS???

WE DONT NEED ANY MORE VOCAL-DRIVEN MUSIC - ESPECIALLY ROCK VOCALS!!!!

ARE YOU CRAZY????

GIVE US BACK OUR SMOOTH JAZZ!!!!

Cindy · 6 months ago

Type your comment here.
I've been a loyal listener to KKSF Smooth Jazz since I can remember. I usually don't reply to anything till now.
When I didn't hear my morning easy going KKSF 103.7, I got very upset and it made me very angry all day at work. Driving home made it even worse. I'm very disappointed in the change. There is no other station like KKSF to listen to. I will owe my knowledge of the wonderful artists' that KKSFSmooth Jazz has introduced me to and will continue to support them dispite what you have on the station now.
KKSF Smooth Jazz makes my day, everyday and everytime the radio went on. I listened to no other station but this. Plese bring it back!!!

Emily B · 6 months ago

Honestly who is your target audience with more classic rock???

The younger generation is being enslaved and swallowed up by rap/hip-hop garbage and anything MTV spew out, so who are you catering to now??? There is enough rock out there, and you had the most loyal, unwavering fan-base you could ever want in such a diverse, capricious society that is San Francisco. You think that more rock will sell????

What about us sophisticated listeners who want real music??

Brigitte · 6 months ago

I turned to listen to my favorite radio station of KKSF 103.7 and got a big huge shock!!!....Whats going on here???...I had absolutely no idea or knowledge that KKSF smooth jazz was going to be no more in existance. WHY? WHY? WHY?...I'm so hurt and baffled by this!!...Please don't do this. I hate this music thats now being played. Please come back KKSF Smooth Jazz. There's no other station in the Bay Area like you where.

TCP · 6 months ago

To me this feels like I decided to take a drive along the coast and looked over and the coast was gone. What would be the use for taking the drive?

That is how I feel about tunning in to KKSF!
What's the use?

Mina Q · 6 months ago

I must say I never really respond to these type of things and just would rather chalk it up to a bummer of a deal. However, I was pretty shocked that the music had changed on my #1 button. I thought I must have accidentally hit the FM2 stations and got some random station. I was immediately alarmed that it was no longer KKSF and now called "The Band". I had discovered this station several years ago and going from my alternative station during the day to KKSF at night seemed like a nice transition. This was the only station I would play for son and now infant twins, but it looks like I will switching to Sirius instead. What a sad day indeed.

Jim H · 6 months ago

I'm sorry to see you go....however....hear this. I have listened to KKSF from day one of your broadcast of smooth jazz. Like many other listeners, I too thought either something was wrong with my radio or perhaps you were briefly visiting the music of the 60's-80's. Then tonight I logged on to your site and reality is staring me in the face....you cut out on us! Your loyal listeners....what a shame. You need to revisit your decision, not the 60's.

Carol · 6 months ago

Who is going to play my beloved Chaka Khan now? I'm disappointed. KKSF was my #1 button since I had a car in 1981. Damn....economic hard times makes us lose so much.

Emily B · 6 months ago

To Clear Channel - I was considering applying for an internship with you and one of your radio stations, but even more so, the death of KKSF smooth jazz is surely the death of bay area radio - I say this in all honesty. I will not be looking to Clear Channel for an internship and I am extremely disappointed in your administrative decisions. I will not support any of your stations and regret this day in radio history and music.

Emily B
San Francisco State University
Television/Radio/Broadcast/ BECA major

C · 6 months ago

Gee -- I used to wake up every morning to the smooth jazz music of KKSF. I listened to it as I drove across the bridge to work; I listened to it as I drove home. And you just decide to take it away after all these years and replace it with something that your "researchers" call music. Believe me when I tell you it's a bunch of noise. You say after exhaustive market research you had to make an extremely difficult decision. If it was an extremely difficult decision then you must have known it was not the right one. Please have a heart and give us back our smooth jazz music! Or do the faithful listeners of KKSF smooth jazz radio matter at all! PLEASE RECONSIDER. Thanks

maio · 6 months ago

Why are you playing white trash music now??????????

KAY · 6 months ago

I got over the initial shock. But I am still disoriented. When I left the Bay Area for 2.5 years to Texas, all I thought was the life with KKSF in the Bay Area. I was so glad to come back. As soon as I drove back, I set radio to KKSF-my only radio station. Now I have no radio station to wake me up. I don't have Ramsey to tingle my ears, and tease my still sleepy brain with his amazing arrangement. I have no radio station to ease my way into work while driving. I have no calming voice of Dave Koz who teaches me his amazing cooking while I drive back home, while releasing my stress with his music. I can no longer rely on my preset 103.7 to ease my weekends. I erased all the presets from my alarm, my Bose, my car radio. Good bye. I downloaded Dave Koz, Ramsey, Kenny G etc from I-Tune. From now on, I will not rely on Radios. I have to get my music from elsewhere. Bye bye 103.7. I will be okay without you. The Band? No Thank you. I will listen to my I-Pod. Sad. Very Sad. This break-up really hurts. But I will live on. If you decide to come back the way you were-let me know. I will hug you and take you back....(tears...)

darnit · 6 months ago

what is this!! i will not be tuning in at all. this music is harsh to say the least. even my 12 yr and 8 yr grandkids perfer quiet jazz over this junk

too bad. is seems you have lost a lot of fans

MBrown7 · 6 months ago

Michael, What is going on????? I am heartbroken, saddened, perplexed and otherwise feel as though my family and I have been kicked to the curb, that as we were attempting to listen to our #1 radio station today we hear Edgar Winter instead of our smooth jazz!!!! Which market did you do your reasearch in far east Contra Costa County?? I have been a loyal listener of smooth jazz here in the bay area since 1973 or as it was known back then Jazz Fusion, since the days of KRE when, after school in our cars, we cut our teeth on artists in early their careers such as Geroge Duke, Stanley Clarke, The Jazz Crusaders, Norman Conners, Luther Vandross when he was with Change, Herbie Hancock, Lenny White, Weather Report, Passport, Grover Washington Jr., Coke Escovedo, Roy Ayers, Steely Dan, Bobby Caldwell, George Benson, Side Effect, Pleasure, Michael Franks, Donald Byrd and The Blackbyrds, DeDe Bridgewater, Dexter Wansel I could go on and on but I think you get my point. You've left us with only one outlet, KBLX (a weak one), which pales in comparison to KKSF. You introduced us to new artists such as George Howard, Incognito, Marion Meadows, 480 East, Angiliq Kiddjo, Boney James, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, Praful which always was a pleasant suprise. And those fantastic Samplers!!!! What are we to do? What you need to do is a re-survey and bring back our smooth jazz as this is leaving a very bitter tast in our mouths. While the internet streaming is great what do w edo in our vehicles?? Along with KKSF being the premire station here in the Bay Area what also gave you your premire status were the on air personalities, they will be greatly missed...please reconsider.

jules · 6 months ago

I'm sorry, are you saying your not going to broadcast locally? Really? I fell in love with my Sailor listening to this station for the first time. It played solid for over year of love and romance. The band is a good station also, I like it. But I miss just hearing smooth jazz on the way to work at a high school where I work with teenagers hyped up on Red Bull. It helped so much to listen to the smooth jazz. Know anywhere else i can tune into smooth jazz? Sac has a good station but it's difficult to get it down here. I'll really miss this station

BILL · 6 months ago

THE NEW FORMAT SUCKS I WONT BE LISTENING ANY MORE

Jason · 6 months ago

I'm in utter disbelief. How can arguably the nation's most culturally diverse city strip the airwaves of its ONLY smooth jazz station? This is SAN FRANCISCO for god's sake, not some little homogeneous town where modifying the station's genre to suit the needs of the population at large would be expected. Oh-- and nice call on the "extensive economic considerations."-- I'm assuming that the discussion regarding this decision did not involve the consideration of the people of San Francisco who rely on smooth jazz in their daily lives to facilitate relaxation and stress reduction. Congratulations on disrupting a collective source of peace in many Bay Area lives.

Jack Delay · 6 months ago

The new station is worthless. We no longer listen.

Jim · 6 months ago

I'm probably in the same boat as everyone else.. I tuned in today and was greeted with Van Halen.... I did a double take... then I laughed !!! Over the past few years I felt as if your programing was slipping !!! You played More Pop then Jazz... This wasn't the case back in the 80s and 90s... The music you played was untouchable...... Acoustic Alchemy... Bill Evens... Rippingtons... Craig Chaquico....Then you started playing ... Terence Trent Darby.. Tina Turner... Steely Dan??? WTF !!! SMOOTH JAZZ is exactly that .... SMOOTH....Face it You had a great thing and you BLEW IT UP !!! Nicely Done !!!

Akiba Davis-Everett · 6 months ago

I am already in REHAB! My house and plants are suffering; I leave KKSF on 24/7. Everybody knows not to change my station; that is why I asked my granddaughter why did she change my station and what in the world was she listening to? She said that she noticed that it must not have been tuned in; she tried to find the Jazz but it was not there. I tried it in my car and at work. I finally called a friend at Clear Channel and was told that it was gone, but could be heard on-line. I'm still in shock.

I want to know how many of loyal KKSF listeners were contacted by this market research company; not me! If you took a poll of your listeners, you would have never made this decision.

I listen to Ramsey Lewis every morning and Dave Coz at night; what am I going to do??? There is NO other JAZZ station comparable to KKSF.

I wish management would just be honest and say that they made a decision to change the format with no thought being given to the millions of listeners through the Bay and the world. I could always listen on-line when I was away; that was a choice because I enjoyed the music so much.

Are we so old that we are being thrown out with the wash? I am really offended. I am going to have to start a KKSF REHAB Group; anybody interested?

I hope every listener writes in to force you to change your format back.

A very loyal listener for over 15 years,

Akiba

quietstorm2 · 6 months ago

Typical BS of the bay area when it comes to music

KSOL - (K)icken (S)ounds (O)akland (L)ike = GONE (nick harper, michael e.)
KDIA - (K)ool (D)ays (I)nside us (A)ll = Gone (unlucky 13)
KKSF - (K)ool (K)risp (S)axes (F)orever = GONE

The best there ever was on all three.....the bay area had it...and they gave it away..

keoki · 6 months ago

you've got to be kidding me! what son of a b@#*h made this decision?
I want my KKSF back! i hope the Band fails big time.

Ron Palmer · 6 months ago

I have been a loyal listner to KKSF, Smooth Jazz since I moved to the Bay Area in 1992. I am very disapointed in your programing change. Now I have to find another Smooth Jazz station to listen to. Thus far my search has not been successful.
I went into a meeting on Monday at 01:00 with KKSF's smooth jazz on my radio.
I came out of the meeting at 03:00 to find something totaly unexpected. I couldn't believe my ears.

This is a major mistake, market resarch not withstanding. BRING BACK THE SMOOTH JAZZ FORMAT! IT IS IRREPLACABLE IN THE BAY AREA.

Fire the new management and bring back the previoua managment.
Bring back all the smooth jazz programs and host!

Do it now before you loose all credibility with the listening public.

John Vanek · 6 months ago

BAD IDEA! BAD IDEA! BAD IDEA!

I will not be listening to "The Band". What I would have spent on supporting your advertisers I'll use to purchase more smooth jazz CDs. I have a lot of great memories related to KKSF.

Again, BAD IDEA.

Mickie Lloyd · 6 months ago

KKSF was an oasis in a desert of bad music (make that non-music)....
Often I'd be in another city and try to find listenable music and think rather smugly how lucky we were in San Francisco to have a classy music station to go with our classy city.

What you have now - The Band ??? - is offensive to the ears, and not even as good as some of the worst stations on the air waves.

Tomorrow I'll be busy reprograming all my radios to delete 103.7.

You were a station to be proud of.....one that offered great music and a place that offered calm in a stressful world.. Now - you're less than nothing.

And you disappeared without a word - how low is that?

Carol · 6 months ago

I see I'm not the only one surprised when i turned on my car radio today & heard loud crazy music. I was sure my husband had changed the station. But, both of my preset buttons brought up THE BAND. I will have to find something else to listen to in the car or always use our Sirrus. At home I will play my KKSF cds & cds by the artists I've come to enjoy by exposure on KKSF and also Watercolors our Direct TV. But no more 103.7.

Elena · 6 months ago

Bring back KKSF...down with "The Band"! Were your market researchers on drugs???? Clear Channel is obviously run by morons. I miss Dave Koz afternoons and your Smooth Jazz easy listening music. You've lost a loyal fan of 19 years. Missing your old format...

cmami · 6 months ago

ummmm seriously ??? My mother in law would like to know what's up your guy's ass??? I mean you guys took out her groove music foreal... I use that music personally to get away from the 106s and 949s and all that young bay ish that I listen to.... it's good for me and MY SON who likes good music... It's also something I play so I don't have to hear the vulgar lyrics my husband likes to play with all his gansta rap artists... You guys are truly a lost... you suck.

Lance · 6 months ago

When my wife and I make love, we always have 103.7 on. Now what am I going to do? Making love to the Steve Miller Band? I did that back in high school. Give me the Koz!

Beth Howell · 6 months ago

Forgot to add... I will be writing the head of Clear Channel, and anyone else I can think of, who can remedy this outrageous action! I can't believe you treat your loyal listeners this way and also the loyal DJ's!! If all 3,300 of us write and call, maybe they will listen???!!!!!

Beth

atoosas · 6 months ago

Write to the Mays family. They own Clear Channel

Paige · 6 months ago

I haven't read all of the comments that came before me, but from what little I've read, I'm not alone in my reaction.

You 've made a huge mistake. While I am a big fan of classic rock, there are tons of other stations that I already listen to that play rock. There are NO other stations that play smooth, modern jazz. There is one station that plays classic jazz, but I don't care for that as much.

Where will I now listen to Dave Koz, David Benoit, and all of my other favorites? Your market research sucks.

Your station is going to lose a huge listener-base.

Jon/Nicki · 6 months ago

Somewhere around 17 years ago a friend gave me the Sampler 3 as a gift, and I immediately went out and bought 1 & 2. These samplers opened my 60's rock & roll eyes to a complete new sound that was soul grabbing. I'm sure my daugher was conceived while Gato Barbieri's Europa played. (What a totally sexy Saxaphone number). Had it not been for KKSF I would not have known the joys of Avenue Blue, Joel Gaines, Chris Rae, Diana Krall, Down to the Bones, Peter White, Najee, or Swing Out Sisters among countless others. Ramsey in the morning and Dave Koz in the evening drive home made life in these times a little more relaxing, a little more smooth. I will forever miss the musical mix of KKSF 103.7 Smooth Jazz. Good bye my friend, and thanks for the memories. (And thank God for my Sampler Collection).

PS: If any listener knows of another station on FM we can tune into, well need I say more?

quietstorm2 · 6 months ago

...they are all gone.

David Woodhouse · 6 months ago

KSSJ 94.7 out of Sacramento plays smooth jazz. I think the former KKSF programmer runs that station now. It can be heard in the East bay/ North bay region. There's also a smooth jazz station in Santa Rosa at 93.7 I think.

Mike Berwick · 6 months ago

I will not listen to the "BAND" Was it really about the bottom line or was the decision influenced by a new management team?

Dennis Bailly · 6 months ago

CleaChannel has validated the "Peter Principle" with there recent decisions. Losing kksf because of incompentent management hurts the entire smooth jazz public in the Bay Area. The best example of the stupid management decisions happened in January when Clearchannel layed a large segment of their sales staff. These are the people who bring in the revenue...................dah!!!!! May be Clearchannel should have fired most of the management staff as a cost savings measure. I bet Clearchannel's downward spiral would make for a great Harvard Business School case study.

quiet storm · 6 months ago

I got into my car. I turned on the radio to go to work. I heard a Journey song on.
I did a double take. I was still confused. 5 seconds later I said, either there power
totally shut down and I am listening to a station that has floated onto that frequency
or, I have been gone along time. But...NO...I listened to my baby the day before.
I said to my self. Damn...they are gone...SINCE WHEN...and with NO notice...after
all the time I was a dedicated smooth jazz listener. I am 50. one day at the age of
15 I turned on a radio. I listened to nothing but Soul and Funk. Which is the best. I then turned to this station and I heard MR. MAGIC. I was hooked on Jazz from that point on. And the late GREAT Grover I have to thank for that. And many of his concerts I attended. To shut us down abruptly is not that sincere,
as well as we never got to say goodbye to the excellent DJ's. Come back now,
or forever change the call letters. Because KKSF means;
(K)onsistent (K)ool (S)ounds (F)orever. And not rock and roll. And you just took
away the forever.

Shame on you.

A white boy who knows music...Oakland bread babe.....
skoal my brotha

Michael · 6 months ago

Hate the new format! What are you people thinking? You are giving the Bay Area more of the same awful schlock you can hear on a half dozen other stations. There is nothing new here.This format is old tired and very boring. Smooth jazz was so much better. I will not be listening to your station any longer You will not be able to get more listeners with this same old same rock

Mizark · 6 months ago

I always tuned into 103.7. Smooth Jazz kept me relaxed through out the day. I thought I had the wrong station when I heard 1970's rock music playing. So after I came here and read that the smooth jazz jams are gone, it's sad. All the radio stations in the bay area play the same stuff. Damn even 96.5 KOIT plays some of Akon's stuff that you heard on 94.9 and KMEL. It's all b.s. Thanks KKSF though for supplying us with the smooth jazz. Now I'll rearrange the buttons in my car and I'll add in something else.

quiet storm · 6 months ago

I got into my car. I turned on the radio to go to work. I heard a Journey song on.
I did a double take. I was still confused. 5 seconds later I said, either there power
totally shut down and I am listening to a station that has floated onto that frequency
or, I have been gone along time. But...NO...I listened to my baby the day before.
I said to my self. Damn...they are gone...SINCE WHEN...and with NO notice...after
all the time I was a dedicated smooth jazz listener. I am 50. one day at the age of
15 I turned on a radio. I listened to nothing but Soul and Funk. Which is the best. I then turned to this station and I heard MR. MAGIC. I was hooked on Jazz from that point on. And the late GREAT Grover I have to thank for that. And many of his concerts I attended. To shut us down abruptly is not that sincere,
as well as we never go to say goodbye to the excellent DJ's. Come back now,
or forever change the call letter. Because KKSF means.
(K)onsistent (K)ool (S)ounds (F)orever. And not rock and roll. And you just took
away the forever.

Shame on you.

lyfsa · 6 months ago

Say it isn't sooooooooooooooooooooooo I WANT SMOOTH JAZZ back,.Back to your drawing board "market research," THE BAND not good.....Not happy with their extensive research......
THE BAND :<
Enhancing that sound will be the biggest hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s from great artists like The Beatles, Journey, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Santana, The Doobie Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Eagles, and Pink Floyd. San Francisco now has a radio station that delivers this unique combination of great songs and legendary artists.
Other stations have format, I listen to KKSF for smooth jazz NOT hits from the 60's to 80's......VERY SAD,AND BAD CHOICE....

Kairee · 6 months ago

The fact that there are only 3200+ comments must be an indication of why the station was dropped.
Besides that however, I'm still very saddened at the news. I remember when KKSF went on the air when I was entering high school. KKSF opened my ears to a totally different world. Without KKSF I may never have known about my all-time musical idol Pat Metheny, Lee Ritenour, and Wes Montgomery. In listening to KKSF I learned how to actually "hear" music. I have a love of jazz guitar and jazz fusion because of KKSF and that genre of music is part of my identity. I probably won't be listening to music on the radio from now on - maybe I'll tune to KJazz from now on...

Bob S. · 6 months ago

There must be more. My comment has not posted yet and I sent it in on Monday evening.

jazzpr0 · 6 months ago

well since this posting is being revied outside of the bay area and the usa should say why they only have posted 3200+

Cink · 6 months ago

Kairee, please tell me what is KJazz, i will want to go there to listen too...
I really miss the smooth jass -- it was't good stategy to drop all of the faithful listeners with out a farewell,
that speaks to the ethics of this station-
I guess marketing is most important over quality of the JAzz music itself..
POOR decision...

Towin49 · 6 months ago

You are misled! they have a moderator who is screnning these post. Believe me there are more the 3200 post.

kksf_moderator · 6 months ago

The only postings that are not featured are ones which contained profanity or overtly violent intent.

Doug Snyder · 6 months ago

Are you kidding 3300 responces in 2 days, you know there are at least 10-20 who don't bother for every 1 who does, not to mention the occasional listener who hasn't found out yet.

Clear Channel = Satellite XFM · 6 months ago

OH .. I GET IT NOW!

Clear Channel closed down KKSF - Smooth Jazz because you're hoping that the loyal listeners will now subscribe to Sirius XFM to get this kind of music format...

Now why didn't you just tell us that was why this business decision was made. And that the Clear Channel INVESTED in the Satellite Radio Media.

BOY, I betcha YOU'RE THE TYPE OF PERSON WHO WOULD SELL THEIR & THEIR FAMILY'S SOUL TO THE DEVIL - ANYTHING TO MAKE A BUCK!

Thanks for being so kind & nice to your loyal listeners and thinking about us.

Victor · 6 months ago

I have been a loyal listener since they started broadcasting in the late 80’s. I will miss this station because it’s always been in all of my presets both at home and in the car for the best quality smooth jazz in the bay area. When I return from a trip even just outside the bay area, it’s a comforting sound to hear the call sign “KKSF” when I tune into “preset #1.” Lights out San Francisco will always be my favorite segment.
KKSF FAN 4EVER

Frances · 6 months ago

You were once unique. Now you're just one of them.
Need I say more?

Luster Howard · 6 months ago

Hello, Truly it is a sad day in the Bay Area when Smooth Jazz is replaced by a lame Rock station. Did you even ask the listeners before you made the decision? KKSF was played on radios all over the bay so we the listener really dont understand what happened! Like others I have read/talked to I thought it was a mistake on my dial so I kept trying to find my favorite station but to no avale it was GONE! I hope you change your mind I think you have made a TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE MISTAKE, Please Bring Back SMOOTH JAZZ 103.7

Laurie · 6 months ago

I'm very disappointed to learn that there is no longer Smooth Jazz, I loved the station, and on my way home from work it helped me calm down after a very stressful day. Sadly, our work blocks streaming radio stations so I am not able to get that, I'll have to just keep playing my many CD Samplers my son has bought me over the years. At my age, lets just say I graduated in the 60's, I don't like the new genre. I'm sorry Smooth Jazz is gone.

no mo jazz · 6 months ago

Has someone lost there mind? This has got to rate among the worst moves ever; I do not see how changing formats, particularly to the format of choice will boost business.

As far as supporting you on the web... why should I support you when you have elected not to support your listens (for 20+ years) over the air???

Totally bad move :>(

Leslie · 6 months ago

I listed to KKSF for years! I tuned in on Tuesday morning and could not believe the music I heard. When the broadcaster said the KKSF The Band, I thought it was an error. I kept listening and they continued to say the The Band and play music that was not smooth jazz. I cannot express my disappointment. I really enjoyed the music from KKSF smooth jazz. I will continue listen online, but I agree with Wes, the band is not my genre of music.

Doc · 6 months ago

My patients asked, "What happened to the station you used to play?" Looks like I'll have to hook up the ipod from here on. Very stupid decision to change the format from unique to similar to many. Over the years lots of folks asked what the office was tuned to, and tuned in themselves.

Todd · 6 months ago

LET CLEAR CHANNEL HEAR FROM YOU>>> EMAIL THEM DIRECTLY

John · 6 months ago

Earlier today I shut off the radio in my car because the music was so bad. It was just a few minutes ago that I learned that KKSF was no more. What a bum choice that you folks have made. I really did like the sounds. I guess that the radio in my car will stay off now.

Lance · 6 months ago

What are you doing? There is a ton of classic rock stations all over the dial. Let me guess you going to hire some cool, funny guys for a morning a.m. show. Just like all the other stations. Wow... like that has never been done before. I just went out and bought Sirius. Run that through your research model. Sirius says thanks for the money. Please listen, we all have listened to Stairway and Black Magic Woman in our youth. I want to listen to Chris Botti and sit out on my patio and overlook the kingdom I have created. That's it, nothing more. If Modesto can have a jazz station why can't we? For the love of God pull your heads out of your butt.

FDA · 6 months ago

I understand that business is business. But now, I have no real reason to listen to FM in the Bay Area.

Denise Foster · 6 months ago

I was wondering what the heck happened!!!!! I hate the change and prefer
only listen to my SMOOTH JAZZ!. Guess I'll have to bring my CD's to work
with me now. I've been a listing to KKSF 103.7 since the early 90's.
Guess you already know.....You've lost another loyal listener.

Good Buy and Good Luck.

Cynthia Z. · 6 months ago

I can't believe this! Miranda Wilson is the best. the bay has too many rock stations as it is. my work officially switched to KOIT. Atleast i just found out about 91.1 fm (jazz).

RIP 103.7 SMOOTH JAZZ.

This makes you playing my dream set more special.

Cynthia.

David · 6 months ago

This is a Commie Plot... There is no way this channel didn't make money!

alison_kastner · 6 months ago

David. Im with you on that!!!! Trip a day giveaways with MANY MANY WINNERS, concert tickets etc. The list of giveaways is endless. Not to mention 4 million raised for AIDS relief. You cant give it away if ya aint got the cash coming in to pony up!!!

mizwest · 6 months ago

Right On David! Thanks for giving me a good chuckle!
Veronica T. West :)

Ric Lee · 6 months ago

We thought "The Band" was transmitting over the 103.7 FM frequency.

My wife and I have listened to KKSF since you first started including free "Listener Parties" for Craig Chaquico and Peter White.

Will surely miss your easy listening and your unique collection of music,
Cheers,
Ric & Mary

sherrigirl · 6 months ago

I think the new station SUCKS! We have plenty of lite rock, rock and classic rock stations in the bay area. Not that I don't mind this music, but KKSF was the only one who played contemporary jazz such as Boney James, Eugh Groove, Down to the Bone and other great jazz artist. Me and my co-workers is not happy and friends at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joe Schmoe · 6 months ago

Are you serious? OMG WTF!!!???

I'm 27, and KKSF has been a part of my life since the early 90's... more than half my life. This is more of a tragedy than anything else! I mean, "The Band"??? What the heck are you thinking? This is the Bay Area, we need our smooth Jazz... and now you think a website can fill that void?

I don't even buy CD's because the smooth ride home always does the trick... not anymore I guess!

Terrible. Horrible. Stupid.

alison_kastner · 6 months ago

Joe: ths not buying CD's is really a part of the reason for the station leaving the airwaves. Since KKSF I have 3 100 holder CD jackets FULL of smooth jazz music I have purchased BECAUSE of the fabulous music we have all listened to. This is part of the support-and no doubt part of their market research-to see how many of us were listening and buying what we heard. I am also very sad to see only 3,200+ comments on this site. Surely not everyone will blog, but I am stunned to see so FEW! And, many voices here are 5-6-7 time bloggers as I am.

Vic · 6 months ago

Unbeilvable, I tuned in yesterday and KKSF was no more. Needless to say I was shocked. Will the Bay Area be without smooth Jazz ? Has this Genre lost it's allure and apeal? This is the Bay Area after all, I for one can't believe we will not have a smooth Jazz station in the Bay Raea for long.

I will however have to admit that I don't frequent this Genre as often as I used to. Since my trusty Ipod is will me all the time, and I have XM in my personal truck and the likes of Pandora on my blackberry that I can play at work. I don't frequent the radio dial as much as I used to. Anyway, sorry to see a great station like KKSF disapear. I have great memories of the free concerts with Rick Braun, Greg Adams and others that KKSF has sponsored over the years. Great shows indeed.

I guess the further along we move with technology, the less we are tied to radio personalities. Now if they would put a station like XM Chill on the FM airwaves, I would stay glued all day.

ken · 6 months ago

"The Band", good luck. You're gonna need it.

GT · 6 months ago

Hey- Mr. Erickson, did you forget what your marketing professor told you.... it takes more advertising $'s(10x) to get New Customers than keeping existing LOYAL customers/listeners !!

I believe any Smart Advertisers, after the 20 days of old music runs out, will avoid investing their limited marketing budgets on 103.7 after the inept decision making and changeover Blunder.

Clear Channel just lost Tens of Thousands of Loyal Bay Area Smooth Jazz listeners who have money to spend on advertisers.

Now would be a good time to sell your Mutual Funds that have invested in Clear Channel Communications since the only thing they understand is the impact to their own wallets.

Obviously, the decision makers "think" they will get bigger $Bonuses and Salaries with The Band, Good luck with that 103.7.

Next, Clear Channel will be asking Obama for Bail-Out money.

Toni Ramos · 6 months ago

I'm very unhappy that KKSF is off the air. I miss Ramsey and Karen in the morning. I really do not care for the new 103.7 The Band. How are the artists that we've grown to love like Boney Jones, Warren Hill, Craig Chacquico, Larry Carlton, Kenny G (and many more) going to get any air time? I guess I'm going to have to only listen to CD's from now on.

Can't forget Dave Koz with his recipes on my way home from work either.
Concerned KKSF fan of at least 17 years!

Carole · 6 months ago

Are you crazy? No more Smooth Jazz............what are you guys thinking? There's enough rock stations out there to last a lifetime. What about the people who aren't in their 20's.....the 30, 40, 50 year olds who love smooth jazz..........there is a clientele for them, but now where? Smooth jazz was the best..........whatever your reason, it wasn't a very good one. You were once unique now you're just like the rest of the radio stations....blah....blah...blah.....boring. You've lost many listeners.

cathyssassysauce · 6 months ago

You have just lost a new, potential advertiser.

TS · 6 months ago

Now that Renel Is gone from KISS maybe she can start and/or be director of a new Smooth Jazz station!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that would work!! Come on Renel!!!

cathyssassysauce · 6 months ago

You have just lost a potential new advertiser!

Carl · 6 months ago

Listened. Am removing you from my presets. Sorry but I like smooth Jazz

Ellen Masucci · 6 months ago

KKSF Smooth Jazz was my musical escape from the fast pace of living here in the Bay Area. It's unfortunate that this change was made, as the music, artists and DJ's aired were unlike any other station in the Bay Area. I believe that I am not the only one that would agree with this and will be sorely missed.

The Band music is good, but nothing special. I'm a big 70's and 80's fan so I will give it a chance. Best of Luck.

Saddened in Pleasant Hill · 6 months ago

I am extremely saddened by the loss of this station. It was my music when I drive into work, at work and at home. I loved Ramsey Lewis and the classy aspect he added to the morning show. I am and always have been a smooth jazz listener and could not be more dissapointed. I bought the CD's, attended the concerts etc. It was like a being a part of something very positive. This station exposed me to diverse music options and always selected well. I can tolerate rock and the oldies for only so long, smooth jazz was very easy to listen to and many employers welcomed it in the office environment.

Wendell · 6 months ago

It is sad to see KKSF smooth Jazz go off the air. The failure of KKSF smooth Jazz is the result of managerial mismanagement. For example, I live in Livermore, CA. I could hardly get KKSF on the radio dial. The Mangement of KKSF should have petitioned the FCC to increase it air wattage to cover more areas of Northern California. The next big problem with KKSF smooth Jazz was the programing. KKSF did not embrace the rich musical background of smooth Jazz. For example I cannot ever remember KKSF playing any of the Jazz Crusaders classics such as "Don't let it get you down." "Scratch." KKSF did not play any of the old school Jazz from Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman during prime time listening hours. KKSF smooth Jazz constantly played their preprogrammed format over and over again. For example the Etta James classic "At last" (great song) was played on KKSF smooth Jazz at least anywhere from 3 to 6 times during the day. To sum up KKSF smooth Jazz never tapped into the rich history of Jazz the management was satisfied with playing Jazz's equivalent of the top 40. I feel I know what I am talking about because my late Grandfather Barney Bigard clarinet extraordinare played for the Duke Ellington Band and the Louie Armstrong All-Star Band. Barney Bigard was also the writer of the great Jazz classic "Mood Indigo." I bet KKSF smooth Jazz never played that Jazz classic. Next time smooth Jazz makes a comeback have Jazz enthusiasts organize the music not a bunch of marketing nerds.

Michelle · 6 months ago

The format change was a HUGE shock to me...life-changing, almost. Sorry the run had to end this way. I'll especially miss Ramsey & Karen in the morning.

tim thien · 6 months ago

you just lost me as a listener. You had the best music now you ruined it.

Naleilehua · 6 months ago

I'm heartbroken. KKSF has been a part of my life since its inception. I seriously relied on the smooth jazz format to get me out of bed in the morning and off to work. I certainly can't use my computer for that! What a loss for the Bay Area -- and what a stupid example of how "market research" has absolutely nothing to do with real people's lives. You are already missed.

kathy · 6 months ago

I listened to KKSF all day yesterday. Once I got home I turned to radio station to KKSF. I listened to one or two songs, then all of a sudden I couldn't believe the music I was hearing. I went to the radio double checked, found that my radio was on the right station, but the music sucked.....I immediately turned off my radio. It would have been nice to at least give the loyal listeners a chance to say goodbye to the crew.

Thanks KKSF for the lovely lunch two weeks ago at Yoshi's. I really enjoyed listening to Chuck Loeb and the live broadcast from Jack London Square....

You all will be missed.

alison_kastner · 6 months ago

Why couldn't you have sent out a cry for help over the air to help keep KKSF alive, funded and still up and running??? KQED TV has their annual fund drives to keep their channel alive, and their loyal fan base PBS lovers continually send checks to buy whatever is being raffled at the time. If your listeners had been offered this choice wouldn't it have been worth the effort to see if possibly this could have worked??? The fact that over 4 MILLION dollars was raised for AIDS relief by buying KKSF Samplers speaks volumes, and suggests that the fan base and number of listeners would have jumped to keep you alive and on the air. We SOOOOOOOOOOOO WANT OUR LOVED STATION BACK TO SMOOTH JAZZ.

HENRY · 6 months ago

KKSF Smooth Jazz was our favorite & will be SORELY missed! It's just not the same getting up in the morning without Ramsey Lewis and Karen, Miranda wilson, etc. We will miss the Brazilian music, classic jazz, etc. The Band is good, but not quite "today". We have enough problems in our world, but at least the old format allowed for a relaxing departure. Kind of makes me feel like the song "What's Going On" is very appropriate. Maybe you should research your research?

M.K · 6 months ago

Good Bye KKSF

I'll miss you.
I guess I will be buying an Ipod and listening to CD's.

I won't be listening to your new format, and my dollars will go elsewhere.

Mike · 6 months ago

TO MUCH ROCK & ROLL ALREADY.

SEE YA !

ARM · 6 months ago

WOOOOOWWWW!! I was devastated last night when I got the call that my dad's NUMBER ONE PICK radio station vanished on him! he is not very computer savvy so I did the research today to see what happend and now I am evenmore upset. He felt mistreated and I quote:
" Dear, there was nothing on air saying it was leaving, I don't understand. How can they just be there one minute and then POOF no more? I don't know what to listen too, there is this crappy rock station all of a sudden in its place? what should I do?"
No he is not that old, but he like consistency and comfort. after having a really bad week so far & it just being Wednesday this really upset him & me!

You lost two loyal listeners..very disappointing

Chris Lemi · 6 months ago

While I was just getting warmed up to being a grown 34 year old Man, the plug was pulled and I had just become a loyal KKSF loyal listener, and I especially loved the Sunday morning Oasis. I will not be tuning in to 103.7 "the band", if I wanted mullets, trans ams, and cheap beer, I could find that practically anywhere.

yvonne · 6 months ago

I hate this I hate this wah wah wah (crying baby). I was wondering what in Gods' name was going on everytime I turned to 103.7. I kept thinking I accidentally changed my radio's memory button. Now where in the world will I find good jazz on the radio? I live in the Bay Area. II've been a fan forever, and have attended many kksf events. OMG!!! What a loss. As for the new station, it sucks! You can get rock n roll anywhere. But good jazz is hard t find.

Charlene · 6 months ago

PLEASE, PLEASE bring back your Jazz line-up. KKSF was the ONLY jazz station out there. You not only had the cornerstone but you had the milestone and you presented this venue with class. So is it any wonder that your faithful listeners are upset and in a state of shock? I am in the latter and hope that you will return to giving us the jazz we need and want. I do like classic rock, but I can always go to KOIT for that and have always preferred KKSF, always my number 1 choice. In my experience, consultants are over-rated. Your best concensus is your audience, who by and large are your best sponsors and endorsements. In this time of uncertainty, Smooth Jazz is the Best salve, escape and peace of mind & soul there is out there. Please reconsider. Plus I miss Ramsey on my morning ride into work. He is the best way to start off my day!

Cathy · 6 months ago

My husband found KKSF 20 years ago when he was ill. He would call the DJ's and put in requests and chat them up while he had them on the line. We went to the Sunday brunches at Hotel Nikko. I woke up and fell asleep to KKSF for 20 years. Monday night (also my birthday), I thought someone had been playing with my select buttons on the radio. I pushed #1 several times. Tried to listen, but not the kind of music you want to fall asleep to. Will come back if you ever decide to switch back to the smooth jazz format. Can never understand when people mess with a good thing.

Lisa · 6 months ago

Guess I really don't need to chime in but also feel the need to support everyone else! This is not a good thing! The only worthy Jazz station goes away!?!?!?!? Does that really make sense? Is your 10,000 minutes of commercial free a test to see how well it will go? (I'm trying to give you the benefit of the doubt!)

Rock stations are a dime a dozen! Turn the dial and you can find all the rock/pop music you want!

Hope you'll listen to the shout outs here! I gave the station until 1:00 today to win me over and it hasn't! I've had to reset my presets!

Good luck to you!

Martin M · 6 months ago

2945 posts (99.99999 percent of them PASSIONATELY negative) to management and you still don't get it? I *only* listened to KKSF ... in the house, car, and via the web at work ... Every chance I had.

I headed to work Tuesday morning and just couldn't believe my ears. I thought, "this has GOT to be a mistake", where did everyone go? What is this terrible, antiquated, and re-hashed music? I immediately popped in a CD. By the time I arrived at work, the management had sent out their newsletter with the worst news of all time.

Upon reading the newsletter, I immediately unsubscribed from receiving anymore messages, deleted my links, and removed your station from the #1 preset in my car. One of the single WORST business decisions in the world. I will never listen to the band.

Janice · 6 months ago

This has been a very disappointing event. KKSF Smooth Jazz has been a icon for easy jazz listening, introduction of new artist and the excitment of hearing classic jazz over the many many years. It has been the radio station to listen to while driving to work, sitting in your office, riding the train, reading a book, picnicing at the park or back yard, doing the dishes, cleaning the house or taking a long bubble bath or midnight projects. KKSF 103.7 has always been a classy station, "NO ONE" can every deny KKSF 103.7 on the radio is enjoyed by every member of the family!!
In addition although people may have computers, who is going to turn on a computer to listen to music while working in the garden, or sitting at dinner or many of the other millions of things people do? It is so very easy to just turn on the radio and tune into your favorite station KKSF 103.7.
Since the change of my favorite station, I have sense swithced to the alternative Jazz Station 91.1 which was actually my 2nd choice when listening to Jazz.
I imagine the radio station 103.7 has lost the tremendous audience it once had when there was "Smooth Jazz" to listen to day or night which included talented artist and smooth DJ's.
So very Disappointing and a sad loss to faithful listeners.

LB · 6 months ago

Well, just about had road rage this a.m. due to the jarring, and to me, somewhat obnoxious sounds being emitted by 103.7. much smooth about the jazz I heard this morning, and I can't play this music in my clinic...patients are supposed to be relaxing. Wonder about the market research. My generation is pretty much flushed away with safe harbours disappearing. God speed to Ramsay, Miranda, Coz and all the others who so enriched our lives.

frank neas · 6 months ago

I mostly listened to 2 FM stations KKSF in the morning and weekends and  KFOG the rest of the time  when I got in the car for the drive to work and turned on KKSF to help get me through my 2 hour commute I was greated with more of the same old replayed, warmed up "classic rock" that stations turn to to try to grab a quick buck! I figured I owed it to you to at least try the new sound but could only hold out for about 30min. before I could finally get 91.1 my new other station. Thanks for nothing.

Greg · 6 months ago

Hey Clear Channel ... have you been paying attention to these 3000+ comments in this short amount of time that you have taken over the 103.7 radio dial?

You guys need to re-think this new music format and return back to the smooth jazz family. I know you will think about this move, when you start seeing your rating and advertisement endorsements disappearing.

NewMusic · 6 months ago

The "Band" stuff you are broadcasting is a-dime-a-dozen. Are you trying to reach sad and retired baby boomers looking to revived their youth? Backward looking people are not well financed (as oppose to forward new music people) to support you station. Baby booming looking for new challenges after retirement are the audience you want to reach, and they are too sophisticated to listen to the same old tired songs. At the very least, they want to hear a newer rendition of the songs. I don't want to be ugly, but I predict your new format will be a failure.

stuart bowyer · 6 months ago

Sirs

KKSF has been the music in my office. The new format is not compatible with our staff and clients forcing us to find an alternative.

I would hope you will reconsider abandoning the smooth jazz format.

In the meantime I will search for an alternative.

Stuart Bowyer, CEO
Berkeley Photonics

Kirby Burnside, Esq. · 6 months ago

I think it sucks that you have taken off the smooth jazz. It is the only music I thought was worth listening to on the radio while driving. I am a successful, female divorce lawyer in the heart of the Silicon Valley. The last thing I feel like hearing at the end of the day while driving home to my coastal ranch is rock music. I like rock but it has its place and so does jazz. At the end of the day people working in the Bay Area have their nerves frazzled. The smooth jazz you were playing was helpful to come down from the stress. I even got my 13 year old daughter hooked on Smooth Jazz while we commuted. She even started listening to KKSF at night in her room. Just for your information, we collectively hate what you have done with the station. If money was a problem you should have had better marketing advice. You are not going to attract my age group (who have the ability to buy things these days from the advertisers) as listeners to the "old rock bands" even though we are intimately familiar with the bands and their songs. What people my age group need most is to relax, and the smooth jazz helped. The Band is just annoying. You had something unique with the smooth jazz, had great DJs and music. If I was advising you, I would advise you to put The Band on the web where the techies can access it and put the jazz back on to KKSF for people who really love the music.

Janet · 6 months ago

Whatever will we do without the Sunday Morning Oasis? It's our very favorite thing on the radio. We even get up early on Sundays to listen while we enjoy breakfast, the papers, and the soothing music. Hope it can continue, even with the new format!

wally · 6 months ago

4th largest media mkt in the U S no smooth jazz wow. Even Modesto Ca has a
smooth jazz station how does that feel.

SUITS SUCK !!!!

Fred Cummins · 6 months ago

Dear KKSF,
I was shocked when I turned on the radio. I had to make sure my car radio was on 103.7... it was!! What horrible music, I knew something was wrong. A couple of bad songs later (why I waited, I don't know) they said 103.7 The Band. WTF??? Today will be a sad day. Today, I will remove 103.7 from my pre-programmed stations on my car radio. I will NEVER listen to 103.7 The Band, or whatever you are calling it now.

Now you want me to continue to listen to KKSF online? Why should I show ANY loyalty to you after this??? There are other smooth jazz stations around the country that I can listen to online. Since you decided to terminate our relationship, I ask that you NEVER contact me again with a newsletter or contest. I feel it best for both of us if we never see or mention each other again. I will now begin a search for a new radio station to listen to in the car. I wish you the best of luck. I won't be there to know how this new identity succeeds or fails.

Elvira · 6 months ago

Disappointed like the other KKSF followers; please reconsider an alternative for us without HD radio.

Loyal follower for many years.....

Lissa · 6 months ago

I am in shock.....PLEASE BRING BACK THE OLD FORMAT.....it was my refuge from the stressors of everyday life.....PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!

SYLVIA · 6 months ago

while i love all kinds of music, what has taken the place of SMOOTH JAZZ
on KKSF 103.7 is really sad for a lot of us. KKSF to me was a place on the radio that i could go to and just relax. listner for many years.

PLEASE COME BACK!!!! I'M LOST!!!!!!

mj · 6 months ago

'the BAND' ~APPALLING DECSION! I read and could not agree more with all the comments posted from thinking I was losing my mind when I kept checking to find out what was coming from 103.7 Monday morning~ to no warning of the change in format~ I also have been a loyal listener through all the changes with 103.7, but this is completely mindblowing that you would institute this decision. 'Shame on you', Michael Erickson

Anthony Musumeci · 6 months ago

Dear KKSF,
My name is Anthony ,and I've been a long time listener. I feal like I just got kicked in the stomach. I play the saxophone and KKSF was the station that I connected with. Smooth Jazz Is what I relate to, along with thousands of others. As far as music goes I've lost one more pleasure in my life that got me through the days and weeks of my life.

James Draeger · 6 months ago

KKSF was great when it first appeared on the scene. Great cross-over music from Santana like "Aquamrine" and Roxy Music "Avalon". Originally, you really had an interesting selection of smooth jazz. However,sometime around 2001, you became too commercial. Then you started playing a lot of the same tired stuff from the 70s. Retreads of old songs and pop rythmn and blues type music that was overplayed. You should have gone into "deeper cuts" from the great smooth jazz artists like Fourplay, Bob James, Larry Carlton, Joe Sample, Four 80 East, Paul Hardcastle, etc. You should have played more classic jazz like Miles Davis and John Coltrane. How many times did we have to hear the old tired hits by Stevie Wonder, Al Green, etc., over and over and over... The one really cool thing was the "Sunday Morning Oasis". Heard a lot of great music there which I later downloaded from I-Tunes.

jalenaaliyah1 · 6 months ago

FYI....Then you should tune into 91.1 it plays all the old jazz greats

Mary · 6 months ago

Whoever decided to change KKSF programming really f....up big time!!! This is a stupid dumb idea! I'll never listen to your station again. I hope KCSM will accomodate smooth jazz in their programming. I can't stand their pledge drive time but I'm willing to put up with it and send them money if they accomodate smooth jazz.!

Mona · 6 months ago

Dear KKSF, I was away on business the last two weeks and learned yesterday morning, as I started my commute, that KKSF had been replaced with another station, ick!. How very sad and disappointing :-(!!!!! I moved to the Bay Area 17 years ago and was delighted when I found KKSF. In fact, KKSF is the only station I have ever programmed on my car radio. In addition, I have enjoyed the concerts over the years and Sunday Brunch. My husband bought me an IPod for my birthday in March and I thought what will I do with this? Well, in light of KKSF no longer being available I will use the IPod full time. The on-line feature does nothing to help my daily commute.

Please reconsider!!! Sincerely, a very loyal listener.

keithbussey · 6 months ago

I have been attempting to post my opinion on the terrible decision to stop broadcasting Smooth Jazz on 103.7. I have been listening KKSF for 18 years and was shock to find that the music that has been waking everyday was gone. The Smooth Jazz format on KKSF has gotten me through some extremely times (including many hours in traffic). Again, this is a terrible decision.

Sarah94901 · 6 months ago

I am still in shock. I keep hitting 103.7 on my car radio while commuting to work and can't believe the crap that I am hearing. The Band is the worst station I have ever heard on the radio so far. I am finally going to delete it from both my car's radio station buttons. Do you guys have any sense at all after reading.....what.....103 pages of comments?!?! And all of them say the same thing! Stupid decision! Smooth Jazz had a ton of Bay Area fans!! We supported concerts, your advertisers, won contests, the music soothed our hectic commutes to and from work in the AM and PM, we bought CD's for the Aids Relief....we loved KKSF. I am with the woman who posted earlier about writing to KSSJ in Sacramento. I talked to one of the production people yesterday who had just heard that you canned KKSF and they could not believe it. They have NOT sold out to boring music like The Band. I am going to email them and see if they can get a stronger signal. If you were a KKSF fan you will be a KSSJ one instantly. It's like they were sister stations almost. They have a smooth jazz concert series in Sacramento that is fantastic. You can listen online at work - just wish I had a computer on-board in my car so I could stream it on my car radio while commuting! Hey KKSF....are you listening to us?!?!?

Melva · 6 months ago

I was shocked to hear of the change. I am VERY disappointed with the change. I very much enjoyed listening to the Smooth Jazz program. I have been a faithful listener since KKSF began. I will no longer be a listener to your station. I do not like the new program.
Melva

Kathleen Terry · 6 months ago

I know business is busness, but someone must have had a clue about the negative impact on your loyal audience. I agree that it added insult to injury that this was done without warning, and you did not ask for input BEFORE you pulled the plug.

If revenue is a problem maybe we can have pledge breaks or a bake sale to support our old KKSF Bay Area treasure, now buried under a canned rock.

Please, please reconsider this very bad decision.

E. S. · 6 months ago

A big mistake. I've already changed the buttons on my radios in each of my 4 cars. KKSF always felt like an adult, sophisticated listening experience. We are now being "dumbed down" to conform to the masses yet again. Too bad for us I guess.

D · 6 months ago

Very disappointing. After returning from vacation and having my drive to work, I turned on the station that has always relaxed me (an turned me on to smooth jazz many years ago) to find the music I so loved was not playing. It’s a shame that the “market” research didn’t show the number of people that end up enjoying jazz had to start somewhere, and KKSF was a great place to start. My best wishes go out to the crew of SmoothJazz and hope their futures turn out to be enjoyable and prosperous adventures. You will be missed.

Liz Murano · 6 months ago

I still can’t believe that KKSF is off the air. For the past 15 years I have enjoyed the music and the great radio personalities such as Miranda, Ramsey, Maria, Kim and many others. Dave Pugh needs to listen to the comments left by the many dedicated listeners.
The Band is just another of the same kind of radio station out there.
KKSF was unique. Please bring it back!

Brett · 6 months ago

I am so extremly disappointed that the Bay Area's only smooth jazz station has been taken off the air. There is already a half dozen stations that play classic rock, pop rock or whatever you want to call it. If there is another smooth jazz station in the area, please let it be known.
But whoever made the decision to take KKSF off the air SUCKS!!!!

Richard Barbin · 6 months ago

I have been a KKSF listener since it first came on the air. It is safet to say I will not be listening to your new station. There are too many other choices that play the same rock music. KKSF was unique and i will miss it a lot. Your market research people are clueless. My bet is you will go under in a year or two because you will have no following.

Jude J Moore MD · 6 months ago

This is hard to say but to be honest your radio station has sucked for several years now. I grew up in the bay area and in the 80's your station was awesome; it had different, innovative and original music that was difficult to find elsewhere. I went off to medical school and returned in the mid to late 90's and had to ask "What the hell happened?!?!" You called yourself a "jazz station" but KKSF was playing Al Green and other R&B music along with the most average and boring "jazz" music possible. I like R&B but I don't want to tune into a "jazz station" to hear it. You could not deside what kind of station you really were. The problem was you lost all the innovation, flexibility and originality that had made you so awesome to begin with. With internet radio and HD radio you fell behind the curve quickly and lacked any desire/ability to compete in this new market. The old KKSF died along time ago and I have seriously missed it for quite a long time. To the "new" KKSF I say goodbye and you will NOT be missed one bit.

Connie · 6 months ago

New format sounds like everything else on the radio. Very disappointed that the station has lost the connection to Jazz! Bring back the Jazz!

David · 6 months ago

Why don't you tear down the building that broadcasts the 103.7 signal and put in a Starbucks! We could really use another one of those too.

Maybe the new format will appeal to some, but if I really wanted to wake up to Lynard Skynard, I'd most likely listen to one of the other many established rock band stations.

I do question the "exhaustive market research," which may have been towards something other than broadcast radio. And "extensive economic considerations", well, that's a trendy excuse that usually pertains to other motives. If the underlying goal is to drive the demographics of KKSF Smooth Jazz listeners to XM radio, as tried in Chicago and Austin, good luck.

While you may be making more money off subscriptions for XM radio versus advertising money on broadcast radio, I really tried to give XM a chance through DirecTV and individual service and it just didn't do it for me! I'd rather listen to elevator music.

Broadcast radio stations such as KKSF Smooth Jazz bring more to the table than the great music they play. I'm really going to miss listening to Dave, Miranda, Maria, Ramsey, and all the others who really did smooth out the day for me! What a loss for the Bay Area.

It was unnecessary to kill off an icon radio station that was truly one of a kind and enjoyed by so many. For $17 per month, you aren't going to attract me to XM's version of Smooth Jazz. I'd rather put that money towards owning the music of the Smooth Jazz artists by buying the songs on iTunes. After all, it is tough economic times!

TW · 6 months ago

Big MISTAKE ! BIG! I mean really BIG!
I searched or even posted something like this before. I would just let it go and find something else to replace it. BUT, when I heard different music on 103.7, I thought maybe you had moved or I had a bad connection or something. Then, I check the website and you had made this decision, I was shocked. Ramsey Lewis didn't mention anything last week.
I understand business, I just hope your rocker fans will support you because us smooth jazz fans probably won't.

Bad Decision......really. You can bring it back and we will forgive and forget.

DennisAW · 6 months ago

I have a couple of suggestions for new call letters for "The Band." How about KRAP? Or KSUK?

Is this new format anything like New Coke?

SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE FIRED FOR THIS VERY BAD DECISION!!

You had the golden ticket as you had the entire market for the smooth jazz format. I guess your market research team did not think of that.

I will keep checking back to see when you come to your senses and bring back the format that made you millions. Hopefully the listeners will forgive you and return.

jbart257 · 6 months ago

This is shocking and tragic! Thank God I still have my KKSF CD's. You can't take those away! You have betrayed your audience. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

jack · 6 months ago

bring back the smooth jazz and get rid of your program director.

veronica999 · 6 months ago

I like this one the best: Jack said...bring back smooth jazz and get rid of your program director. !!!!

YouDon'tDeserveToKnowMyNameNow · 6 months ago

Nope-won't be listening to 103.7 the band AT ALL! This has been my station since KRE (1400-AM and 104-FM, way back in the 70's) was taken off the air. Someone figured it out when they took KRE off the air, (and came up with 103.7-close) and SOMEONE ELSE will figure it out now that KKSF Smooth Jazz is gone and your station will end up going bust. I guess the "market researchers" totally ignore jazz lovers. You could've just said NO! (And where do you expect us to hear some Wayman Tisdale-I didn't even hear any tribute to him-a smooth jazz FAVORITE! Guess you were too busy getting ready for the not so welcome new format. You have betrayed your loyal listeners and followers!

Oliviasoma · 6 months ago

Are you out of your minds? The premier jazz station in the Bay Area and now it's a rock station?????!!!! I have been a faithful listener for many, many years. Enjoying especially on my drive home in commute traffic to the mellow sounds of jazz.. Now what? Not much left in the way of stations here. Guess I'll have to go Sirius XM. At least I'll have more choices.

Not a smart decision at all. I am very disappointed.

Yarka Odvarko · 6 months ago

the new sound of KKSF is simply awful, I'm sorry. I'm switching to a new station and will miss the wonderful original KKSF for a very very long time.

Elizabeth · 6 months ago

Please, please listen to the comments and bring back Smooth Jazz!! I've lost a great friend. THe Band is TERRIBLE1
Elizabeth

Sherrie · 6 months ago

Profit has once again triumphed over loyalty. Sad. So, what are the chances that all this market research was done by some recent college graduates putting all their book learning to use? Good luck, you're going to need it!

Edd · 6 months ago

Since moving to the bay area eight years ago, I have been a loyal fan of KKSF. Smooth jazz had become the cool, sophisticated vibe that is for me, San Francisco. This "business decision" to change your format was just about the most short sighted, cynical and foolish decision you could have made. There are more ways to measure an organization's success than the calculus of the bottom line. Whether or not you want to admit it, KKSF had entered into a trust with its listeners, and the community at large. Your decision is a betrayal of that trust.

Elizabeth F. · 6 months ago

I've been a loyal listener of KKSF (Smooth Jazz) for years. You just lost my loyalty. I will become a listener of the radio station that I can find that plays the type of music KKSF Smooth Jazz used to play.

In my humble opinion, your executive team shot themselves in the foot and knee caps.

Kathy · 6 months ago

I've been wondering why a successful, popular station like KKSF would be taken off the air. They keep talking about the "exhaustive market research" that has been done. I'd like to know if one single person of the 2437 (so far) people who have made comments were contacted about their opinions. Somehow I doubt it. The only thing that makes sense to me is that Clear Channel wants the smooth jazz listeners in this (and other large cities, such as Chicago, who is also probably going to lose their smooth jazz station, also owned by Clear Channel) to be forced to pay for their smooth jazz by ponying up for an XM subscription, which coincidentally, Clear Channel also has a stake in. Somehow, I don't think that the "Watercolors" smooth jazz station on XM Radio is going to be discontinued any time soon. Yes, let's make sure that the monopolies have even more of a monopoly by eliminating a popular local smooth jazz station. Why give the people a free smooth jazz station when you can take it away and then charge them for it via XM radio? I'm really going to miss KKSF and by the looks of it, a LOT of other people are too.

Ric Martin · 6 months ago

I can't believe this "program director" has the audacity to proudly put his name and signature on one of the most bone-headed moves in radio's history. Nice going and money well spent on your market research. You and your owners are all a bunch of geniuses. Keep it up. Why is it that all the idiots in the world are making all the decisions?

bob · 6 months ago

you corporate dogs! sometimes the all-mighty buck, isn't worth what you loose in return. a soul. our soul! take a page from kcsm 91.1 and learn how to run a station!..............you suck!

Cynthia ~ · 6 months ago

News of a change in the KKSF format truly caused a heavy heart. Though I live over two hundred fifty miles north of San Francisco, KKSF was a programmed radio button and pushed at just the right mile marker. Twenty years of road trips toward the magic of San Francisco and the smooth jazz of KKSF made each visit a pleasure. A note pad was at the ready to jot down titles, and then carried into a music store where the hunt was on. Between visits to the Bay Area, KKSF was streamed live to a computer at work. Even won a trip to see Tony Bennett!

Now, silence. White noise. A choice to not conform. My library of KKSF Samplers will remind me of the spirit of what was KKSF.

Patty · 6 months ago

Former smooth jazz listeners.. if you are in the east bay toward Sacramento try 94.7 KKSJ . I can get it in my car if I am out in or past the Concord area. They still play the old smooth jaz music and I don't hink they ever sold out to clear channel. I'm writing them to ask if they can possibly get their station broadcasting further down here. Please write also and to the smooth jazz network to let them all know how much we want a smooth jazz station in the bay area. I'm not giving up. write to everyone you can think of.

Rob A. · 6 months ago

OMG another classic rock station? The only jazz station in the bay area is now gone and will truly be missed my be and I know many others. I like classic rock but it gets boring and old really fast. KKSF is always a pleasure to listen to

I wrote off a letter to clear channel execs. I encourage many of you to do the same. Clear Channel have had at least 3 fly-by-night radio stations I can think of in the last 15 years of so. I predict The Band to be yet another due to flawed research on what people want to hear. Obviously people were not represented on the support of KKSF. Be vocal people! I know there are many of us out there.

Peter · 6 months ago

Dear, Michael,

I know economic times call's for drastic measures and serious business decisions to be made. However, I must say that this is a bad decision and you will soon enough realize you’re mistake. Truthfully, this station has been very calming for me during the day as I drive from place to place. If you actually think that you will keep all the same listener network, but now at the computer you are mistaken. To all the artists you’re music will also take a back seat due to current releases not being herd.
To quote "Extensive Market Research"... I would like to here from the people that were contacted or asked what they thought of this decision?? This smells like GM, Ford, & Chrysler... do you want 300,000 dollars for a "bail out" or are you getting a new Jet!! Well, I guess by now you are getting my sarcasms... This truthfully sucks!! And, again, you have made the wrong decision!!

Eric Williams · 6 months ago

Life and tough times in the Bay Area, I wondered if our Ex-President Bush had
anything to do with this too?

Eric

kat · 6 months ago

I think you are wrong - this seems to be going with the new theme of O'bama -
change - change & now more change

Dave · 6 months ago

HA! Awesome!

Ray Gale · 6 months ago

NO Ramsey Lewis? I have followed him since the 1960's and still can't get enough of him. NO Smooth Jazz? Now What? I already changed your preset button on my radio. I am disappointed, disheartened and disgruntled. Now how do I relax while driving a ridiculous number of miles in my car?

See you later!

lEA · 6 months ago

DISAPPOINTED!

S Brown · 6 months ago

Regarding the new KKSF, I hate it. I suppose I'm not the demographic that your advertisers are looking for. I can't get streaming audio in my car. If you decide to change back, let me know by e-mail. Otherwise, bye-bye.

winedog75 · 6 months ago

I'm working on Getting Glearchannel to change back. I've contacted the Rrazz Room, Yoshi's and Jazz at pearls, as well as Eye on the Bay (CBS 5). I also Looked at the KSFS facility, at San Francisco State Email me at dustino75@yahoo.com or HoofinitSF.com.

Dana · 6 months ago

Big Mistake

denis and shelley · 6 months ago

We have a home in Rancho Mirage California and in the Bay Area; in both homes, we listened some of the coolest tunes on the planet. Music whereby we could do work, business, play, swim, cook, and entertain, Now it's gone. Puff, gone; something so good has been taken from your loyal listeners who over the past years have bought CD's. from your KKSF sampler, merchandise from your marketing, tickets, etc. Gone!! I wake up to KKSF every moring, have coffee, and generally listen to the greatest music on the planet.. Why not blend both styles of music together and come up with something unique and pleasing to the ear?
It's enough to make a grown man cry!!!

Denis

Jamie · 6 months ago

I am absolutely heart-sick!!! I had no idea you were even in the process of making this decision. I moved to NC from the Napa Valley about 9 years ago and listen to you every day because I truly did leave my heart in San Francisco! I couldn't help but cry because you are not only my life-line to my daughter in the Napa Valley but the key to keeping my heart calm and soothed to make it through every work day. I feel totally lost...I don't even really know what to say but... this doesn't even begin to express how sad I feel! :-(

Jane · 6 months ago

How could you do this? KKSF has been my listening choice for years. I will not listen to the new station, it's horrible. You have ruined a good thing.

Wayman · 6 months ago

Do not go gentle unto "The Band",
Smooth Jazz should comfort and sooth at close of day;
RAGE ! ! ! RAGE ! ! ! against the dying of KKSF.
Good women and men who caught our souls and sang the sun in flight,
And we learn, too late and grieve it on its way,
Do not go gentle unto "The Band".
And you, merchandizers, there on the sad height,
We curse you now with our fierce tears and we pray.
RAGE ! ! ! RAGE ! ! ! against the dying of the Smooth ! ! !

uncle tim · 6 months ago

sad, but life moves on ... reminder dont take life or music for granted, nuture or die ...

kjaz, kksf, who's next? reinvent, rising from the ashes ... next ?

Alison · 6 months ago

This change was a horrible surprise. Why would you change the format from one of a kind to just another oldies station?
I have listened to KKSF for years and have always enjoyed the serenity of flipping back to KKSF after being forced to listen to my childrens' choices.
This is not good. Please bring back the old KKSF.

Tamara · 6 months ago

You've got to be kidding! You ask what we think? Are you expecting to hear anything other than you traded jazz for that!!

stellasf · 6 months ago

I will never listen to this "The Band" What do you think we are? Garbage cans?
This can't be happening, it's a joke. Bring our KKSF back and we’ll forget about this April fouls day in May.

antzanthony · 6 months ago

I was listening yesterday Pm while driving my route when the radio went blank and suddenly Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band began Playing. It was so long since I heard that tune I thought it was a new version. Then other old records played, all that i know and like. BUT --- I don't live in the past. I am a 55 year old and I am sick of the merchandising of us (now) old Baby-Boomers. We of this demographic (to you merchandisers listening) know that your remaking of every 1960's and so forth Movie, tv show, etc. is a money grab at the largest $ spending generation ever.
I will rarely listen to any so-called music stations (except KCSM-91.1 when they are not on a pledge drive).
Now I will have to join the sportstalk/newstalk junkies and really look my age...
Thanks again, Clearchannel for putting your worldwide influence even more deep into my personal life!

JVP · 6 months ago

So I jumped from KOIT to KKSF on my radio today and heard Lynard Skynard. Now I know that "smooth jazz" lends itself to interpretation, but this was a surprise. Then my radiio displayed "The Band" and I figured it out. Corporate greed strikes again. More watered-down radio programming to appeal to the masses. If you are a Bay Area radio fan, you shouldn't be surprised. Look at all the stations that have had their fate decided by suits...
KSAN, Live 105, K101, KFRC, Alice...The list goes on and on. There's no original radio left besides KFOG and KBLX. Are they next?

I wasn't a regular listener of KKSF, but this new format will not last. If we must be saddled with corporate formats, why not take a clue from some of the Denver market's stations. JACK FM and Martini are a couple of very good formats. Just a thought.

One Love · 6 months ago

Well this was a very poor decision and many of my friends will not be tuning into the new station. You let the entire Bay Area down. Good luck in your ratings....Bye

Britt · 6 months ago

Quite sad.............. =(

Hurt · 6 months ago

I think that KKSF has made a big mistake by taking one of our best jazz stations off the air. And i hope that your station will reconsider their decision but i doubt it.

Chuck White · 6 months ago

I was very shocked when I tuned to 103.7 this morning and heard the oldies
format just like a ton of other stations--what are you thinking? I've been listening
to KKSF for at least 15 years, have bought all of your samplers and the CD's of
many of your featured artists--I loved your station. I can't tell you how dissapointed I am and my wife echoes this sentiment as well. You've just lost us
as listeners--please bring smooth jazz back.
Chuck and Kristin White

Kenny · 6 months ago

I too did a double take on my way to work this morning. Listening to "Dancin in the Dark" from the " Boss" on my KKSF ? Well, I thought to myself it was a stretch but, ok. Then the announcement of the format change followed and my heart sank. I will miss my Smooth Jazz home and hope something will come along that will be able to replace it but I doubt it ... Special Thanks to all the staff and crew at KKSF for all those great years of the highest quality of music on this earth IMO... Gracias and good luck ..

Doug · 6 months ago

I am sad to see the Smooth Jazz format leave KKSF. I was listening to KKSF this morning and they played music that a multtude of other radio stations play. I thought what is going on!!! I looked on the internet and saw a change had been made. I believe KKSF has dropped to the KBAY level of programing. Well, I still can enjoy KBLX and get a lot of music that KKSF used to play. Sadly it is ALL about money. That's the way it goes. Thanks 'KKSF Smooth Jazz' for the ride.

Stacie · 6 months ago

Are you censoring now too??!!! I posted a comment this morning when there were only two pages of comments.. and yet ..you never posted mine!

kksf_admin · 6 months ago

We are not censoring anyone unless there is profanity. we are way making our way through all the posts. There are literally thousands of comments... it just takes some time. Thanks for understanding

Steve S. · 6 months ago

thousands ? good, maybe this will bring the jazz back

Jim a loyal fan · 6 months ago

I think I understand Stacie since I tried to post twice and mine isn't there either. How about posting mine then? I just miss the old format and want to voice my feelings, too.
Jim a Loyal Fan

winedog75 · 6 months ago

Then why do none of my comments come up? Did I not log in properly? Join the Facebook group bringback KKSF

beth · 6 months ago

Since you are getting thousands of posts, doesn't that give you a clue that you have made a HUGE MISTAKE? You should put 103.7 back to smooth jazz, like we had!!!

MaryFrances · 6 months ago

KKSF Administrator: How about adding "by sender" to the sort drop down list? I gave up looking for mine last week, and today I've started searching at 233 and am at 163, and still searching. I want to share my post with my fellow KKSF aficiandos at work.

Su-Tsen Wu · 6 months ago

I was very confused waking up to totally different music this morning. This was a totally rude awakening alright. I've been listening to KKSF from day one when it played New Age then to smooth jazz. I'll definitely miss the Sunday Morning Oasis. Sunday breakfast just won't be the same anymore. How can you??

Margie De Renzi · 6 months ago

103.7 THE BAND??? YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING!!! ANOTHER ROCK AND ROLL STATION!!! THIS REALLY STINKS!!
KKSF SMOOTH JAZZ WILL BE MISS BY ME AND BY MANY OTHER LISTENERS. HOW VERY SAD! I JUST TURNED OFF MY RADIO THIS MORNING....THAT'S ALL....MARGIE DE RENZI WANT'S KKSF SMOOTH JAZZ BACK

LN · 6 months ago

What a disappointment!! At least you aren't playing hip-hop crap.
You're big mistake was leaving the popular new age format years ago. And now the monotonus pop-rock. So much for artistic creativity.

Linda Homer · 6 months ago

I am very sad that KKSF Smooth Jazz is no more. I've enjoyed the radio personalities, especially Dave Koz and Kenny G. I will not listen to the new station.

Sandra Humphries · 6 months ago

Bah humbug, you brutes!

anna · 6 months ago

Woke up this morning and did not like the music format of soft rock at 630am.Your age deomographic (working professional 30-50+ ) likes to ease into the morning, not get startled into it. I will give you guys a few days to convince me to listen.. But today, after hearing the music - I switched radio stations thinking there must have been a mistake.

Ron Myers · 6 months ago

To KKSF:

I have enjoyed listening to you most of the 20 years in the Bay Area. I at one time lived on my boat at Pier 39, San Francisco, and used to fall asleep each night listing to the after 10 show. I have also attended the KKSF JVZ Jazz Festible's for the past 15-20 years converting my wife to your style of music and the wonderful concerts. I wondered why I was unable to find out about the JVZ this year so far. Will they still be coming to Concord , or will the many faithfull thousands of fans be disappointed this year?

A faithfull listener who will miss your Sunday Morning smooth jazz and the excellent music and concerts.

Thanks for being there, and try to come back!

Ken in San Jose · 6 months ago

What?!!! This is horrible news for KKSF loyal listeners. I've been listening since 1987, beginning with Hoyt Smith and Blake Lawrence. No, I never ever won the Trip a Day contest, and never sent in a dream set. However, I hope CC falls flat with this format change! Personally, I will leave my pushbuttons positioned on STATIC rather than listen to The Band! My heartfelt thanks and good wishes to Maria (met you at a brunch!), Miranda, (saw you with Keiko at Eastridge!), Kim, Ray, Dave Koz and the others who were KKSF. I never thought this day could come. Maybe have the decency to change the call letters?!

Carlos Silva · 6 months ago

Estan Locos???? y ahora que estacion vamos a escuchar?????

We deserve a more detail explanation on what the problem is????

Lee · 6 months ago

I couldn't believe the CRAP being broadcast today. Now you've become just another anonymous blah station. GOODBYE!

1harley · 6 months ago

This really saddens me. You got me thru everyday. There wouldn't be a music industry if it wasn't for Jazz & Blues. History will tell you that. The Bay Area is a special place & KKSF was part of that. KKSF was our sexy, our romance any time of the day. Why would we need another Rock band? Recheck the research. There's been a big mistake. Miranda, Ray, Maria and all the others you will always be a great memory in our thoughts & heart. I wish you the very best. Michael when you come to your senses please email all of us. We will be there. Email will be the way to contact me because I won't be listening.

RalphTresvantExperience · 6 months ago

What a shock; yesterday morning I was listening to Ramsey Lewis play a rendition of "I'll Be Seeing You" for a listener, and this morning, I flip on KKSF and hear Fleetwood Mac. The only Mac tune I can imagine fitting the format would be 'Hypnotized' - and the song I heard wasn't that one.

Didn't take long to hear the cheerful entonements of some detached head telling me I should be excited this wonderful station changed format. It felt like a slap in the face.

Honestly guys; I do get that it's a business, but how did things go so bad so seemingly fast? There are already at least three stations in the Bay Area playing this kind of music. Did your bean counters really feel the need for another? KKSF was the only station of its kind in San Francisco.

Radio is becoming so damned homogenized; driven by focus groups. ITs nauseating.
You really screwed up. Bad decision. I hope you change it back.

Aaron Smith · 6 months ago

WTF!!! Could there have been a warning???

bubba · 6 months ago

Think this is a big mistake... there are plenty of R&R stations in the Bay Area.... don't need another one.... KKSF was unique.... hard to believe that you couldn't make $ on it !!! it's a big loss to Bay Area radio diversity !!

Paul · 6 months ago

Bummer....

Change is constant however I will no longer listen to 103.7 on my FM dial.

Nicole · 6 months ago

wow, very disappointed. hoping everyone still gets to keep their jobs! good luck.

Virgo23 · 6 months ago

I thought my radio was broken when I heard this awful music on my favorite station 103.7 This is a shocker and a huge loss to the bay area, supporters and all 103.7 listeners. Hopefully something can be done to bring the Smooth Jazz back.

Tonya · 6 months ago

You know, I seriously thought my radio was experiencing some weird frequency thing, because a couple of my stations do not come through well in Solano county. This is truly a loss.

Laura Mott · 6 months ago

I could not believe my ears this morning as I pulled out of the driveway to drive to work with KKSF as I have for many years. I was SHOCKED, I was confused and it ruined my morning.

Rock Oldies are fine, but there are plenty of rock and oldies stations already on the radio. Where we we ever find smooth jazz on FM now?

My daily commute will not be the same. I am very sad and frankly a bit irritated at this rather poor decision on the party of your management.

Morris H Miyabara · 6 months ago

I am terribly disappointed that management has decided to take this path. I realize that this is a business but at the same time the attitude that the loyal listeers be damn is not an attitude I share. I got up listening to Kim Dulley, and then Miranda Wilson during the day until 2 p.m. I miss such knowledgeable personalities as Ray White and I will miss Maria Lopezand the Koz. As you can see my dial was welded to KKSF throughout the day; has been since I returned to the Bay Area 7 years ago.. I don't like the type of music I'm hearing today, I don't need this ass-stomping 70's type music. I prefer more soothing type of listening music more suitable to my music tastes. I don't care to listen to some yahoo screaming his lyrics.

Roman · 6 months ago

This is All Arbitron's Fault. PPM has not shown strong ratings for Smooth Jazz. All the Current Genoration listens to is that Top 40 Garbage. Where I Live, Smooth jazz is now on hd2. I also think that the Radio companies care too much for cash.

KKSF:

July 31st, 1997 12:00AM
May 18th, 2009 3:00 PM

This is the Titanic for Smooth Jazz. Hope the next generation appriciates Smooth Jazz.

mark · 6 months ago

What a horrible decision. As a result you have lost a loyal listener. We don't need another Rock n Roll station. We need KKSF the jazz station. Whoever made this decision should be fired.

Marty · 6 months ago

Where else can I listen to smooth jazz on the radio? The music that I've listened for the last 15 years calms me down from my hyper self. It was medication onthe airwaves. I like to call it La La music. O.K. bigwigs what station do you recommend????? Because sure ain't it in my book. M.J.N.

Deborah Washington · 6 months ago

I looked on the list of stations.

Riverside CA!!!!!!
Got to let Clear Channel KNow this will not do!

Melanie · 6 months ago

UNBELIEVABLE. What a huge mistake you have made. I thought I had just lost the signal yesterday afternoon and tried moving the dial all over. I have been in the bay for 17 years and never have I moved off the 103.7 dial.What audience are after or who conducted your markert research? I think you missed the mark. The music played on THE BAND can be found on SEVERAL other stations. You have taken the one and only station dedicated to smooth jazz off the airwaves.

I have gone back to CD's in the car, at work and at home, or listen to my ipod. I also went out and bought a CD/alarm clock so that I can listen to something poisitive and relaxing as I get ready to face my day. I will not be listening to THE BAND and it is fair to sat that an extremely small percentage of the loyal listeners, if any, will be "transitioning" with you. I can't imagine that this is good news for your advertisers.

Hey all you station owners out there...you have a built in loyal audience for smooth jazz should you decide to change your programming. Just let us know where it is on the dial. We are ready and waiting to support you!

p.s. Shame on you for taking something so important and so much apart of so many peoples lives. As if there isn't enough going on in the world now to worry about, we now have to find another way to cope, unwind, find strength, have faith, learn about new smooth jazz artists, plan our social calanders, spend our disposable income and learn about new artists!

Thanks Miranda, Dave, Ramsey, kim, karen and all the others who have filled our airwaves and souls with such wonderdul music. You'll be missed more than you know.

linda · 6 months ago

I can't believe that KKSF is no longer with us. I listened to it ALL the time.
I'm at a loss now for a radio station to listen to. What a shame!

hal · 6 months ago

I don't know what you were thinking.

In addition this change came out of nowhere. You didn't bother to tell your customers (that us by the way in case you didn't know) what was about to happen. It was like a stab in the back. I now have all of my radios tuned to KCSM and KKSF is no longer occupying any of the presets on any of my radios. See you later.

Carol · 6 months ago

My comments from late yesterday afternoon were never posted. Why? Because I said what everyone else is saying but in a more direct way? What market research led you to believe you could pull the plug on such a great institution like KKSF Smooth Jazz? No more morning Ramsey Lewis show? No more KKSF AIDS Relief CD's? What are you thinking? Some of us still listen to music (not XM either) on the radio in our cars and we like to hear the real radio personalities talk to us and we loved your smooth jazz music to calm our workdays down. It was such a huge shock to me as I drove home over the GGBridge yesterday and turned on my radio to 103.7 and heard...what......? Boston and Journey blasting away hard rock from the 70's?? I thought my digital dial was stuck on some bad rock station (not KFOG either). Then I kept listening and by the time I got to the Waldo Grade, some canned voice came on that said "welcome to The Band, 103.7" and then I just almost ran off the road in disgust. I switched my mode button to CD and happened to have one of the Smooth Jazz Aid's Relief CD's in the bucket and played that all the way home knowing I will never be able to hear Miranda Wilson on the radio in the afternoon anymore. So sad.

winedog75 · 6 months ago

Ramsay Lewis and Dave Koz will not stand for losing the 5th largest Radio Market in the country. We can fix this email me. I've already talked to Yoshis and the Razz room. dustino75@yahoo.com

Eitjie · 6 months ago

I am shocked to know that I could not listen to Smooth Jazz anymore.
I always listen in my car in my Studio while I work now I have to listen to head banging music, oh! terrible.
Let me know if you are back.
Thanks.

Tracy · 6 months ago

I am completely dissappointed... the Bay Area does NOT need another classic rock station....the BAND can NOT compete with KFOG (it's the best rock station)....business decision? Huh? Bring back smooth jazz! I miss Ramsey Lewis!

Deborah Ann Fredrickson · 6 months ago

I have listened to KKSF for 19 years and I am extremely saddened that it no longer exists as a smooth jazz station. The loss of the station as I knew it is just as painful as losing a long time friend. I listen to it daily and actually and listening yesterday afternoon when "it" actually happened and was SHOCKED!!! KKSF-Smooth Jazz provided music that was beautiful and inspiring. I have many fond memories of all the wonderful music that was played.
Thank you so much for 19 years of fantastic music.
KKSF-Smooth Jazz will be greatly missed.
A huge fan.
Deborah Ann Kushihashi-Fredrickson

Danielle Marinovich · 6 months ago

I opened my store this morning, turned on my great store music only to hear rock music playing! Ruined the whole vibe in here. How can you decide to have another rock station in the bay area. My customers loved the music from smooth jazz!! I am so disappointed by kksf. I will not be listening to the band!! Guess I'll have to bring in my old cd's and ipod to create the vibe that smooth jazz brought into the store. SO SAD TO SAY GOOD-BYE SMOOTH JAZZ...

Nicole · 6 months ago

My first thought yesterday was "Dave Koz has lost his mind, if he thinks I am going to listen to him relieve the 80's with Rock N Roll." I thought maybe I missed something about him saying that he was having a nostalgic moment when he use to play with Richard Marx, but that never happened. I turned the station and then turned back only to find (to my horror ) another rock song. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT MARKET YOU RESEARCHED, BUT CERTAINLY NO ONE EVER CALLED ME!

I am in my late 30's and am a KKSF Smooth Jazz listener, have been since I moved to the Bay Area 15 years ago. I don't know if you want everyone to go to XM Radio, but I think I have no choice now, because there is nothing on the radio worth listening to anymore.

I take that back...I have been listening to KCSM 91.1 and they are working very hard to raise money to stay on the air and I think I better alone with all the other KKSF listeners better join as members to keep some form of Jazz alive on the air. At least until you purchase your satellite radio. Its not a very good year for Jazz. First, JVC pulls out of the Jazz Festival Network and now this. I guess my husband and I will have to start a new family summer tradition. That one was 13 years in the making.

103.7 "the band" is "the worst".

No Longer A Loyal Listener.

Matteo Sanchez · 6 months ago

So, another unique Bay Area station bites the dust. Besides leaving us bereft of one of the very few alternatives to the same homogenous mindless beat-beat-beat sound on the air, I am also concerned about the impact this change has on the success of our favorite and emerging "smooth jazz" artists. Radio has a huge impact on what music is bought. This change undercuts the selling power of some very talented artists out there. As well, it impacts one of the more effective fund-raising engines - the KKSF samplers.
I believe this spot on the radio is occupied by "the band" until something more lucrative comes along. Pray and lobby hard, KKSF fans, we may yet see a reborn "smooth jazz" station in its place. Goodbye, KKSF. Hello KDFC.

Dan the phone Man · 6 months ago

This is completely awful! At first I thought maybe I had mis-tuned by favorite station. And come to find out - its gone ... for good. How extremely disappointing and frustrating. We need thie smooth jazz format back on the air immediately!!! This is unacceptable.

GLK · 6 months ago

How devestating to the Bay Area and to smooth jazz listeners. This is an outrage...there really is no other source for this type of quality entertainment in the Bay Area. What a mistake!

I simply will not listen to "THE BAND" in protest to this change. How many other stations play this type of music...it should be called...the BANDWAGON!

DennisAW · 6 months ago

You are right on with your comment of "THE BANDWAGON." We have plenty of crappy rock mix formats to go around in the bay area.

Michelle · 6 months ago

OMG!!! I can't believe this is happening. I never listened to any other station while at work and on sundays. I hope you can find a way to bring this GREAT music back to the airwaves for the loyal fans like me.

Gail · 6 months ago

I am very saddened by this news. It's a Bay Area staple, that will be sorely missed. I think it is a bad decision. Why does every thing have to change ? I will not be a listener, as I have been a loyal fan of KKSF for 20 + years. Who will cater to those who appreciate a more sophisticated style of music ? All I can say is NOT A SMOOTH MOVE !

Stephanie · 6 months ago

Gail, you said it all . . .

Bill Codori · 6 months ago

What gives, I might as well thro my radio away. There is no other station on the air like yours....not even close. Please return to the air. I love KKSF.

John Elia · 6 months ago

When I turned on the radio yesterday afternoon (it is "glued" to 103.7), I thought my stereo's "radio waves" got mixed up and somehow there was another station that was mistakingly taking over the sounds waves from KKSF and playing the fast-paced, rock and roll-ish music. It sounded bombastic to me. I remember swiitching the radio station to 102.9 (the closest second to KKSF) hoping that the "mistake" would be cleared up by the late afternoon. Guess what? It was no mistake and it was therefore not corrected. It sounds like we are stuck with this new formatting from the on-line message from the station. I WILL NOT be continuing to listen to 103.7, "The Band." It is a crying shame that KKSF let go of its formatting -- smooth jazz, adult contemporary. I cannot believe that the market was not big enough to support the formatting. Oh, well... another institution bites the dust. It is awful, and I "vote" to have you bring smooth jazz, adult contemporary back! Clearly from the responses that the new formatting has created, there are many vocal people out there who have expressed utter dismay and disapproval over this latest switch over. Consider bringing back the old fomatting -- the new one simply duplicates what's on the radio already. Let's get back to smooth jazz, adult contemporary, and with Ramsey Lewis in the mornings. "If it's not broke don't fix it."

vita · 6 months ago

OMG I cant beleive it!!
I was in denile when I turned on the radio yesterday and thought
it was somekind of special thing. Put a CD in.
Then this morning same kind of music THE BAND???
I am HEARTBROKEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been listening to KKSF since 1989. work , car and home.
I dont know what I will do NOW, not going to listen to 103.7
that is for sure. thank goodness for my samplers I have purchased
thru the years. SMOOTH JAZZ forever!!!!!!!!!1

Maya Mellisa Jackson · 6 months ago

KKSF for two decades has been the Smooth Jazz station, an icon almost to what is really right in the Bay Area's history - the music, the soul, the jazz, the social consciousness and fund-raising of over 4 million dollars for AIDS, the socialism, the conscious approach to providing smooth relaxing music ALL THE TIME.... all sans the 60's, 70's & 80's hit-parade going on up and down the dials elsewhere.

I have been a Bay Area resident for almost 25 years now and a frequent visitor to the area for 16 years prior. I have been an avid supporter of KKSF since it first aired. How many Sunday mornings has my family been soothed by the peaceful music-scapes? How many days at work made easier by peaceful jazz? How many late afternoons and evenings we have drove the coast in peace without having to worry about what was coming on the radio next? Too many priceless moments made to count!

How sad I am to see the Bay Area lose another priceless gem-all in a day's notice to what? Another Capitalistic (Capital "C" intended) "make-over" of an icon, washing away 20 years of legendary Jazz shows to become "The Band", as though this region needs another Hit Parade Radio Show! Haven't we? Don't we? Have enough playing further down the dial on FM? Or didn't your extensive marketing tell you this? It's so sad to think that your "extensive marketing" surveys told your executives over common sense that this was a good idea. Clearly you have been "Bamboozled!" (See Spike Lee's film of the same title, if you don't understand what this means.)

As to your business decision: What areas, socio-economics and demographics did you survey by the way? Was it only San Francisco (let me guess Nob Hill?) or did you include all areas in hearing range such as San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Hayward, Albany, Concord, Pittsburg, Martinez, or Vallejo? Dare I even ask if you surveyed such demographics as people of color - ALL COLORS & ETHNICITIES and ages, especially those of us 40. 50, 60 and older? You do remember that we are the ones with the disposable income and the ones who stood by and made KKSF, your "take-over" station what it is/was? Note: No offense to those of younger generations here, simply we made KKSF the wonderful station it is by supporting it as the 20 and 30's somethings were growing up.

Let's see: No more Dave Koz? No more Jazz Tracx? No more mellow Sunday scapes before 11:00am on the 1.5 hour drive to church? No THANK YOU! I have plenty cd's, mp3's and a wonderfully loaded I-Pod to enjoy instead. (I guess that is why I-Tunes is doing so well in this economy.)

Thus if you want to show that you, Clear Channel executives as a corporation really have integrity and can actually listen open-mindedly to the reactions of your "business decsisions" why not not post this comment (in it's entirety sans editing for your favor) in the interest of Free Speech. I will even sign my full name and city: Sincerely, Maya Mellisa Jackson, Martinez.

Deborah Washington · 6 months ago

Hey
We all need to email Clear Channel. I did.

Also need to contact Barbara Lee or your legislator about monopply of Clear Channel and its
choice to take our choice away.

FCC needs to know too. This calls for drastic measures. I think KBLX is a Clear Channel station too!

Ex--listener of 20 years · 6 months ago

What were you thinking???

feggie · 6 months ago

Terrible!!!! I am in mourning.....I will not listen....listening via internet seems so generic ....to me....just doesn't sound the same.....what a shame!!!!! KKSF was the station I listened to all the time ...... Does anyone know of another jazz station in the Bay Area? I am in tears....I'm having Kim, Miranda, and Dave withdrawls........

moon510 · 6 months ago

Early this morning i started hearing "rock" and wondered if my husband changed the station and he said "no", that it was on 103.7. I sure didn't change the dial and wondered if it was the work of ghosts. Now i had to know. I just googled for KKSF news and yes, there it was: TODAY was the "NEW era for KKSF" and IT IS A SHOCK!

103.7 was tuned in every day 24 hours since at least 2004 when we got married and moved into our new home. It was both of our favorite station.

A year or two ago we filled out a survey which asked each of us to note the stations we tuned in daily, for one week (we were even paid a few bucks , for the time & trouble). Now i believe that that was the start of this shocking result. AND I AM SAD. San Francisco had something positive, calm, clean and "adult" to offer our hearts and that is forever gone. Now we have loud, chaotic sounds to agitate our minds more; i don't dislike rock and marvel the talent of rock groups, esp. the 70s which i love but to change what was KKSF ..... IT IS SAD!

Last year when i was down in LA (LongBeach area) i was at a hotel and tuned in to see if there was smooth jazz station and voila! there was one and it brought me right back to KKSF spirits. It was so nice to know that LA had a station dedicated to smooth jazz!

All i can say is that at least i was part of the former KKSF (a listener) and was introduced to alot of songs which i would not have known if it wasn't for the station; KKSF was always part of my life. If it wasn't for KKSF my mind would have been unstimulated, "dead" and dry.

THANK YOU KKSF SMOOTH JAZZ for giving us such postiveness and wonderful moments for all these years!

Howard Cohen · 6 months ago

Bad decision. Just another rock 'n roll station now. More listeners for KCSM (91.1 FM), a real non-commercial jazz station. The homogenization of American culture continues, the narrowing of choices at the behest of corporate controllers.

stellasf · 6 months ago

Thank you for letting me know about KCSM 91.1 FM will be.

faithful listener · 6 months ago

I loved this station. I will miss being able to listen to Smooth Jazz and so will many others. Especially istening on Sundays! It always relaxed me and me feel good. Its a shame.

Re · 6 months ago

This is not only sad for fans of KKSF and jazz lovers, but for the artists as well. I am concerned for the jazz industry in general. Overall, I'm very disappointed and I think this change is a huge mistake.

Carol · 6 months ago

Like the bay area needed another rock station. KKSF took a dive when they brought in new management & let White go, brought Whoopie on and stooped to playing pre-recorded dj's. Too bad, Ramsey Lewis was the best thing that's happened since the new management. You're off my tuner.

Denise · 6 months ago

I cannot believe this!! Why would you change a wonderful SUCCESSFUL station and start playing Rock!! I HATE THE NEW FORMAT!!! We have enough rock stations. This is truly a disappointment and a GREAT loss to the Bay Area. I will NOT listen to the new format.! Bring back the Smooth Jazz.
Damn...you'd think after 20 years they had proven themselves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was an incredibly STUPID MOVE.............................!

Brian · 6 months ago

I'm so disappointed KKSF is gone. It's like a death in the family.
The Band is not for me.
Thank God I've got all the KKSF samplers to fall back on

Mike · 6 months ago

To take a format like KKSF's, which had been a leader in Bay Area sound and music for twenty years and replace it with tired Classic rock is worse then obscene. I don't know what management was thinking. Every Classic rock station has failed here and this one will be no different. You don't take something away from longtime loyal listeners and give them this format and expect them to remain do you? Where to tune-in now is the question. So long Miranda, Maria and Dave. Hope we meet again!

maureen · 6 months ago

WHATTTTTT - This has been my staple for 20 years...where are we going to fine the artists, the calming moments in my day and my very favorite The Sunday Morning Oasis??? I am devestated

Sylvia Espinoza · 6 months ago

What a LOSS....the GREATEST music on earth.
Will miss hearing you all...it's like one of my body organs
taken away!

God bless YOU, your staff and the listeners.

tom madden · 6 months ago

you have sold us out. shame on you.

KS · 6 months ago

It's shocking when you have listened to something for so long. Please bring it back!

april monesi · 6 months ago

I'm really sad. I was a loyal listener. I will no longer be listening to 103.7, because I don't care for that music. I'll really miss the jazz on the radio. I'm extremely dissapointed.

Freda · 6 months ago

WHAT!!!, I said WHAT, I mean KKSF has been serving us for great long YEARS.

You're right business is business but I hope that it flows in a direction that keeps us middle aged people satisfied. With the way music is now a days a whole lot of
radio stations mix crappy music with CRAPPY TALKING.
Please, don't remove the SMOOTH JAZZ out of the ratio station, KKSF was heading in the right direction by having all the artist have part in speaking out to the FANS.
In my opinion, which may not matter to who ever is in charge is the sound already "103.7 the band" has no encouraged sound to it.
This was not my day and I don't know how loyal I will be to listening to the station now.
i just may rely on Youtube to keep me posted on new songs. There is alot of other ways to find great music playing at ones finger tips on the internet and
ways to find out the latest songs from our favorite artist.
Okay, you asked that we could comment and i did my part.
I don't know if I should thank you or not.
However, I will thank you because i am a good person and I do as much to help and serve my community.
Not happy ay all.
Have been a loyal listener.

Dick · 6 months ago

I listened in dismay to the new format. Formats like "The Band" are a dime a dozen; formats like the Smooth Jazz KKSF are unique and irreplaceable. What a shame that KKSF Smooth Jazz is no longer on the air. You've lost a listener.

Griz · 6 months ago

When I started listening years ago, the station played Acoustic Alchemy, Metheney,
Ritenour, etc. I enjoyed those sounds for years. However, lately I had been disappointed that KKSF was playing what seems to me as R&B. I wondered how Marvine Gaye, Stevie Wonder, etc., could be considered smooth jazz.

I will enjoy the new format but will miss the music I originally listened to.

E Richards · 6 months ago

Don't like (understatement) the new 103.7!!!!! Will listen to cd's.

Los · 6 months ago

Not sure who the (tongue in cheek) brain trust was to make this decision but why fix something that is not broken??? I know I wont be a listener to the new station and I am sure most of the bay area joins me.

It would be different if you took a survey of KKSF Jazz listeners and the result was change, but, ya didnt and you just assume!!!!!

You guys suck!!!

marvin · 6 months ago

Unsubscribe me from kksf-new format stinks, you lost my business.

Debbrah · 6 months ago

I listened to your new format and it is horrible. I am a 43 year old mother of a 16 year old daughter, and i typically listen to this station to calm my nerves, and what i heard yesterday really left a bad taste in my mouth. There are too many stations playing this new format, and I really enjoyed and looked forward to the soft and warm tempo. I will no longer listen to this radio station because this new format is not the kind a radio I like to hear. Your radio station use to be one of a kind. I think you all made a horrible mistake in changing your format.

Regards,

KKSF
(Previous) Loyal Listerner

Debbrah R.
510.478.6815

Jan · 6 months ago

I'm completely disappointed and shocked by this. What a terrible loss. I won't listen to The Band, ever. Now there is nothing to listen to on the radio.

Where do we get the digital audio stream of the Smooth Jazz Network? I can't find a link for it on your website.

glass89 · 6 months ago

Oh I forgot...Neither will I and my boyfriend be listening to this new station. Fire that research firm and repoll! Boy that was the best music to listen to on a beautiful Sunday morning.

Redhead from Sonoma · 6 months ago

What exhaustive research? No one asked me! Clearly you have not been listening to your own loyal listeners. We are the people that buy the jazz CD's, go to hear the artists live and support the station as best we can.
The only jazz ztation in the Northbay is KJZY in Sebastopol, and their signal is not broad enough! Where will I go for jazz? My own collection, I guess.
The LAST thing the Bay Area needs is another rock station...get real!
Bring back the old format, please!

Otis · 6 months ago

You've lost me as a listener. If I wanted to listen to rock, I turn to 107.7 "The Bone"

vince · 6 months ago

Sorry....add me to the long list of listeners you are losing. Tried The Band....hated it. You didn't include me in your "exhaustive market research".
Vince

Jerome · 6 months ago

WHY!!!! I thought something was wrong with my car radio yesterday. I will now delete that preset (button #1), in my cars and home radios. Thanks for engaging the loyal listners in this decision. Best of luck.

Victor · 6 months ago

I think it was a bad decision, this leaves us smooth jazz fans who listen in our vehicles with no options. Does the Bay Area need another Rock station?

Well for me I will never listen to another Clear channel station again.

winedog75 · 6 months ago

I'm gonna talk to Yoshi's about starting up a replacement.

Capt. Bob · 6 months ago

What the hell?!! I might as well rip the radio out of my truck and throw it into the Bay. I won't be needing it now that you've replaced my favorite radio station with a piece of junk.

Al · 6 months ago

I was shocked by the music I heard when my alarm went off this morning. I've spent the last half hour trying to figure out what was wrong with my radio. The Band just won't do it for me.

alison.kastner · 6 months ago

I am incredulous that the BEST (and ONLY) Jazz station in the Bay Area is GONE....What are you thinking??? We have PLENTY of Rock stations on the air NOW. KKSF is a much loved and needed station. Now where can all of us who cherished this station go to hear this unique and FABULOUS music?? I have listened to you for 20 years, and all my friends do as well, we are all stunned and upset over this change. In your BLOG you stated please listen to the new format and tell you what we think! Anyone who is an avid JAZZ lover is simply THAT: A JAZZ LOVER. Not Rock. Our stations have already been changed as of 3pm yesterday. How sad we have lost you. I have never been so upset about anything in a long time, let alone to have it be over the change in a radio station. PLEASE COME BACK!!!!Where do we go now to hear this fantastic music.....You are and were muched loved KKSF,

Patti · 6 months ago

Shocked my world yesterday to turn on the radio on my ride home from work and The Grateful Dead were on! No, there must be some mistake! I love Ramsey Lewis and Karen Willaims in the morning!
I am the demographic age and income. I buy the CD's of the smooth jazz artists, I go to Yoshi's, I am listening online.
WHAT IS THIS NEW FORMAT? IT IS AWFUL!!!!
As I turn the channel in a disappointed rage I say goodbye to KKSF smooth jazz and I will never say hello to The Band

Jennifer Malament · 6 months ago

I'm very sorry to hear that KKSF is gone from the airwaves. I've listened to the band and it isn't the best music for waking up. I miss Ramsey and Karen!

Nina · 6 months ago

Removing 103.7 off of the radio. Its too bad. You will lose alot of listeners.

Emily B · 6 months ago

HOW DO I PROTEST 'THE BAND' AND RALLY FOR SMOOTH JAZZ TO COME BACK???? NO ONE WANTS MORE CLASSIC ROCK!!!! PLEASE LISTEN TO YOUR LOYAL LISTENERS!!!!!!

Richard · 6 months ago

In response to your statement:

"While this decision was extremely difficult, KKSF is taking a different path and becoming a new radio station today -- 103.7 The Band. It was made only after exhaustive market research, and extensive economic considerations (yes this is a business). We hope you'll listen and let us know what you think."

I agree it is a business first. However, when you have an iconic station as you did and and decide to alienate your loyal followers, your market research had better be extremely powerful. Can you share what your research results were and where they came from? I have spent many $100K's in market research with top firm that yielded the wrong answers.... which appears to be the case here.

There is still time to correct this, as Coke did after introducing "New Coke" which was a multimillion dollar market research blunder, and then reverted the original formula.

Explain what your business objectives area and why smooth jazz cannot achieve it. It seems only fair after such a radical move. It is hard to believe "the band" format is going to make KKSF stand out in a sea of similar music tracks. compared the beautiful jazz format you had.

I look forward to your comments.

Disappointed listener

Rick Hoffman · 6 months ago

Absolutely brilliant move. Just what the Bay area needs. Another rock station. Now I love rock and I can find stations to suit me, but I had only one place to go for Jazz. KKSF introduced me to all forms of jazz and has been on my radio presets for a long long time. I own every single KKSF Sampler available and enjoy them very often. This is a very sad day in Bay Area Radio history. I hope whatever brain trust made this decision realizes the mistake that was made in the name of "business" and comes to it's senses, in the name of art. I may just have to rely on my MP3 player from now on. Radio stations are becoming to much of a business for my liking. I hope The Band fall flat on it's face.

JAZZFORETERNITY · 6 months ago

SEX, DRUGS, DEATH, ROCK AND ROLL, LAME LIVING, MORE OF IT, MORE OF IT, MORE OF IT, MORE OF IT...NICE WORK. I'M LOVIN IT. FOOLS MAY YOU DIE OF THIS STUPID MUSIC.

Maria Lopez · 6 months ago

Hi Smooth Jazz Fans,
The good news is you can head to yoursmoothjazz.com, and hear Miranda and me, Maria Lopez doing the same shows, but with a bit more variety. Let's keep our love of smooth jazz alive, go to the concerts, buy the CD's and keep this great gener in music thriving.

slabeytatain · 6 months ago

Maria,
It was good to hear from you. It's nice to know that you and Miranda are still together. You probably don't remember me, but I went to school with your sister Andrea in Vallejo. We graduated from Hogan High School. You were two years ahead of me. In school I was Saundra Abeyta. My husband and I have been fans of yours and KKSF forever, and we'd go every year to the JVC Jazz Festival in Concord and loved it. We made so many friends there. It is such a popular concert, what happened? Will it ever return? We (and thousands of others) can not see the bay area without smooth jazz on FM. Continued success and we'll be listening to you on the internet. Saundra (Tainartsdl@sbcglobal.net)

Heidi · 6 months ago

Greatly disappointed by your decision! You just lost a loyal listener of many years.

R. LoBianco · 6 months ago

Mr. Erickson:

My family and I are deeply, deeply disappointed. KKSF has been a part of our lives for so many years--we love the smooth jazz format. And I know for a fact that this station enjoys a wide demographic in the Bay Area and beyond. There is no logic in canceling this format; it is economically difficult in every market right now, but your job is to hold on until the downturn passes. And it will.

The countless fans of this station have been loyal and very supportive, and we did not deserve this--nor did the deejays, the jazz musicians who count on KKSF, or the entire jazz community of the Bay Area who now have no local voice. Now, where is your loyalty?

Perhaps you think it's ok for Clear Channel to continue to pull long-time, community-based, quality programming out from under fans who count on it? You should not have given up without a huge fight, for all our sakes. And if you did fight and it didn't matter to the Clear Channel entity, we are not surprised. We have never been happy that they owned KKSF 103.7, or any other Bay Area station. It's a souless conglomerate that knows nothing of what local listeners want--it's all about the advertisers, the money.

You can let Clear Channel know that my family and I (and all the friends I know) will not be listening to any station owned by them, nor supporting any of their advertisers. We're done.

Again, the ending of 103.7 KKSF is a massive disappointment to so many people. We wholehearted thank Miranda, Maria, and all the staff, and wish them continued success in radio--they are the best.

Sincerely,
Roman and Parisa LoBianco

Bob Booker · 6 months ago

WOW!!! I go out at night to BBQ and listen to KKSF...my version of unwinding and I hear "classic rock" and a new station called the band. I hope the decision makers understand that while I love old school rock-those bands play at county fairs and gaming casinos for a reason-there time has passed.
Smooth Jazz was both contemporary and classic. I feel sad for all of us who looked forward to relaxing with a nice glass of wine and some smooth jazz.
Thankfully,I have most of my KKSF sampler for AIDS reliefs CD's.
Good luck to all of the DJ's who are gone as is this listner.

Jazzman · 6 months ago

When you say “this decision was extremely difficult, KKSF is taking a different path and becoming a new radio station today -- 103.7 The Band”, give me a break. Can you say sellout? Bring smooth jazz to the bay area!

Don Ruger · 6 months ago

thats it? just up and gone. now theres no jazz station in the city. just what we need, another rock and roll station.
thanx for all the years of great listening.

winedog75 · 6 months ago

SF without Jazz is like a Dinner Without Wine. Lets Fix that. I'm calling Yoshi's, Jazz at Pearls and the Rrazz Room.
hoofinitsf@gmail.com

Tim Parker · 6 months ago

You got to be fracken joking. This was the only station locally in the San Francisco Bay Area that I could get smooth jazz music from on my radion. I am very very dissappointed!!! I can't believe this!! Yes I can find smooth jazz on my computer at home, but not in my car & not at work on my radio. It was my sole calming place of solice and relaxation. I do not know the specfics of why you changed your format, but I am extremely pissed off! at the decison maker!! I want to thank all the people who made KKSF the great station that it was. I will miss everyone and the wonderful smooth jazz music. This is a very very sad day.!! Best wishes & good luck to all thise who may have been displaced by this lates move!!.

Phred · 6 months ago

Another oldies station, what could be more boring, been there done that, buh bye

Fran · 6 months ago

What a SHOCK. What are you thinking? Jazz is the best.
KKSF was the only Jazz station in the bay area. Now what
do we listen to?
BRING BACK THE JAZZ.

SHOCKED · 6 months ago

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gmezzo · 6 months ago

I can't believe you changed formats. It sucks!!!

rbanks · 6 months ago

You MF's,

Just like that you ax a great station with a great history. When will the country be rid of you miserable bumbs from Texas. This wasn't about market research, this was about layoffs, cutbacks, and the opportunity to foist some
hackneyed format that's being listened to in 30 other markets, upon Bay Area listeners. George Bush and Clear Channel, the worst things to happen to this country in the last 25 years. Texas wants to succeed from the Union, by all means . Please!!!!

Robin · 6 months ago

What about Ramsey Lewis in the mornings? It's difficutl to believe the Bay Area can't support a smooth jazz station. Someone is missing the market.

Scott · 6 months ago

Is there something wrong with my radio...or your station???

Go out of town for four days, and one of my two favorite music sources just evaporates. The other is not available at my office now...but fortunately, I still get KSSJ at home. A poor ecomony that won't support ONE "SJ" station on the Bay will likely not support one of MANY "rockers"...but what do I know?

ps- Sounds like the power was also cut...poor sound quality.

Karen · 6 months ago

While I have nothing against the Doobie Brothers or the Beatles, I will truly miss my smooth jazz on KKSF. I am very upset that KKSF has changed formats; KBLX has never been able to satisfy my desire for smooth jazz. I wish you the best of luck, but I won't have my dial set to 103.7 any longer. Thank goodness I can still count on XM-Sirius in my car to get my fix of smooth jazz. Goodbye....I've loved smooth jazz on KKSF for years.

Michael · 6 months ago

What a lousy surprise this was. I'm listening to the music, and the next thing I know I'm hearing smooth rock. There are plenty of rock stations. Good luck trying to compete with all the rest. And, the worst thing is that I can't receive you streaming on my computer. Guess I will switch over to KKSJ. Hopefully Maria is still on that station, and they won't be changing their format also. I can only pray, and I'm not religious.

Keith · 6 months ago

Sorry to see you become a KFOG clone, won't be listening in anymore.

C · 6 months ago

So sad. So terrible. Bring back the jazz!

Arthur Gilmore · 6 months ago

What a shock!!! I have been listening to KKSF for almost 20 years. I have gone to your concerts, smooth Jass Brunches, patronized your advertisers. I am really upset that you have changed the format of the station. Our whole office listens to KKSF. What are you thinking!!

Please let me know how I can listen to KKSF on the FM Radio

Kevin Moore III · 6 months ago

It's a shame SMOOTH JAZZ is gone, The music your now playing is a dime a dozen, Many stations play this genre, SMOOTH JAZZ,Especially The Morning Oasis was the height of Bay Area CULTURE, This reminds me of the demise Of the Great KJAZ in the late 1980's......R.I.P. It's a horrible and sad day for the entire S.F. Bay Area......In Protest I cannot Support your Efforts, Goodbye !!!!......

Orah Goldman · 6 months ago

BRING BACK THE OLD KKSF JAZZ STATION. THIS IS CRAP!

Joyce Vandermeyde · 6 months ago

J.V.
Who's going to wake me up at 5 in the morning?
This was a total shock. I found this station about 20 years ago and found that I liked Smooth Jazz. Bought my cd's because of what I heard on this station.
Will miss KKSF and I hope it will be back on the air. I have to find a new station now unless I'm close to a computer and can listen to my music off the internet. This station gave us new talent to listen to.
Miss you.

Melody · 6 months ago

NNnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! I want KKSF! SMOOTH JAZZ!

WHAT HAPPENED! It's the ONLY station worth listening to. I will NOT continue listening to your station.

Bill · 6 months ago

Today is my Birthday and you have made it the worse yet by taking off the only Jazz station in the Bay Area. Shame on you. I hope your new station fails.

JC · 6 months ago

Today is truly a dark day for smooth jazz listeners in the Bay Area. I listen to KKSF 98% of the time whenever I turn on the radio at home or in the car. Very very sad!!!

kathy · 6 months ago

OMG - no! Unbelievable. I became a fan of Smooth Jazz by listening to KKSF. Always the perfect music to listen to in the car - no stress! This is a terrible loss for the Bay Area. Bring back the jazz!

Bryan Wellander · 6 months ago

Very sad day.
Sorry to see the station go on the radio.

Gary Rauh · 6 months ago

Aren't there enough stations already broadcasting your current generation of music? I've been listening to KKSF since 1990 - it's about the only over-the-air radio station that I listen to (except when my Alabama-born wife insists on country). Guess I'll be looking elsewhere for smooth jazz ... I can find the music you're playing all over the dial ... it was fine when I was in my 40's but too unsophisticated for me musically now that I'm in my 60's.

Vicki Petroff · 6 months ago

Clear Channel has done it again. Thanks for running a good FM jazz station into the ground and then changing the profile. Keep it up. You too will become nonexistent and there will be no one to bail you out!

Louise · 6 months ago

Sorry but you've lost me as a listener. Smooth jazz was perfect background music at work. There are so many stations like the one you have become. I guess I'll just load up my iPod and stop listening to the radio!!!

Jon · 6 months ago

Big F****G mistake. You're now like all the other rock'n'roll stations. Not that it does any good to leave this comment. You'll ignore it and you've lost me as a 20-year listener. Got all the CD's too. Good thing!!!!

-----Jon Springs-----
San Mateo

Wayne Joseph · 6 months ago

As a long time listener I was saddened by the change in format. The music you are providing is nothing new. Just more of the same garbage.
The biggest problem with KKSF is that the music lists are determined by some corporate idiot who has no idea about the people of SF Bay Area & their music preferences. KKSF has been playing the same old smooth jazz songs for 20 yrs with very little new music. If you let the DJs pick their own playlist, it would have been more variety & you would have developed a larger following.
Yes, it's a business, but KFOG picks its own music & is successful.
KKSF also could have been more successful.

fred kalaw · 6 months ago

very sad to hear KKSF came to an end, I listened to it from day 1. I hope someone in the local bay area can hopefully do as well as your station did all those years! I will truly miss it!

Thanks for everything!

Linda · 6 months ago

This change to KKSF's format will cause me to find another station. I have been a SMOOTH JAZZ listener for 20 years. I am so very sad and disappointed. I think this was a horrible decision, buisness or not!!!

Thanks for 20 years
A former listener!

william koehler · 6 months ago

What a sad day for all. The "new" station is nothing more than a bunch of old crap that one can hear on any number of radio stations in the bay area. KKSF smooth jazz was unique and had an appeal to young, old, and in-between. Since 1988 our household has listened regularly with great satisfaction. It is a sad day for us indeed. Thank God that we have our CD's since we won't be listening any longer to 103.7.

Rosalie · 6 months ago

This is very sad day, to those of us who enjoy our Jaz, now we have only one station in the bayarea, u will be missed... thanks u for the wonderful yrs of service to us Jaz fans!

INGRID · 6 months ago

I have read all the above comments about KKFS and I have to agree with all of them. What is being broadcasted now is total garbage and not worth listening to. All my five radios in my house and car were tuned to KKSF. Now all my radios are silent. I am lost without my KKSF. PLEASE COME BACK TO US WE LOVED YOU. A very sad X listener.

Susie · 6 months ago

WOW! I'm shocked! I got back from lunch and couldn't figure out why the Eagles and Elton John were playing on my Jazz station. 103.7/The Band...are you kidding me? I'm extemely disappointed. Not listening to that stuff. I need my Jazz!

Teresa · 6 months ago

We listened to you every single day at work and all of a sudden, the music changed!!!! NOOOOO!!!!! How did we missed the announcement of your departure?
You are going to be missed!!! Thanks for all the memories and good luck with the new format! So far, you are doing it right!
But....I want you BACK!!!!!!

Phil Foster · 6 months ago

I want the smooth jazz station back. I might have to stop listening to the radio all together because there is no other station that satisfies my taste in music.

Linda Flowers · 6 months ago

I'm very shocked and disappointed. I hope that this decision is revisited. Now where do we go to listen to smooth jazz

monica · 6 months ago

What??!!!! There are plenty of "The Band" stations in the Bay Area! I am so very disappointed with this decision. What did you do to appeal to your faithful listeners? I'm really interested in the results of who participated in your "market research." I truly will miss Dave Koz, Miranda Wilson and everyone who kept such a wonderful station such a joy to listen to everyday. Michael, you have been in the business a long time as I know your roots. I can't believe it.

megan sempek · 6 months ago

i am so sad ! i walked out of the room and boom other music starting coming out of my radio. i will truely miss your station dave koz in the afternoon and all the fantastic music. my son who is now 21 has always sung your call letters . just like on the radio. what an absolute shock. good luck to all in their futures. south bay listener ,megan sempek

paul green · 6 months ago

i am a dedicate listener and very much enjoy my jazz during the day come on mike what are what iz going on

nembot · 6 months ago

any chance we can get you to play freebird?

Tommie Andrews · 6 months ago

You have got to be kidding! There is absoultey no comparsion between the two types of music.i am and will all ways be a Jazz man. What is the management thinking. This is a nightmare, Clear Channel communications will NEVER get any of my business. What a horrfice blunder. You market research team needs to be fired!!!! you have just lost hundreds of thousands if not millions of customers. This was really a STUPID move.

Richard Estupinian · 6 months ago

I am very disapointed that KKSF has changed the music format. We don't need another rock station. I have listened to KKSF since it first came on the air.
I will no longer listento the station. What will become of the D Jays of the station? I enjoyed all of them especially Ramsey Lewis and Miranda Wilson.

Gus Pena · 6 months ago

Hi, today I opened up my garage door and as a ritual, before I started working on my car I turned on my old stereo which is set to KKSF 103.7, it took me by sorprice that rock-pop music was playing, I even wondered who changed my favorite radio station? then I heard that it was tuned to the right frequency, with great sadness I realized that KKSF is no longer here for us, although I like rock-pop music, my prefference is smooth jazz, I also listen to you guys early mornings with Ramsey Lewis, he made my day brighter before it started.
I sure hope you guys come back, here in the Bay Area we have way too many pop-rock radio stations, please come back to us, I've been listening to you for over 10 years, I hope you join me again every morning while driving to work.

Gus P.

Tas · 6 months ago

Nobody wants to hear any Rock and Roll, heavy metal, Big Band crap...bring back smooth jazz!!

Tommie Andrews · 6 months ago

where is my post!

Janet · 6 months ago

I've been a loyal KKSF listener for 20+ years...what a shock! I miss my smooth jazz already.

Anne · 6 months ago

I a great fan of KKSF and it's music format, I am very sad to learn that you have left the air on 103.7.

This is a great loss for all your listeners.

Becky · 6 months ago

It truly is the end of an era. I found KKSF just a few days after it came on the air as "Smooth Jazz" and have been listening ever since. Today, I have sampled the music, and yeah, it is a lot of the music I know and love...BUT it isn't what I enjoyed about KKSF. So, after 20 years, I am saying "goodbye" and changing all my presets on my radios. I will miss the great, great music you gave me for sooo long. What you are playing now isn't what I can work to, what I can relax to or what I can recommend to friends. Sorry doesn't express how much I am going to miss "Mr. Chou" or "Velocity of Love" or "Europa" just to name a few. What a huge, huge, huge disappointment.

Chester · 6 months ago

Aren't there already a half dozen other stations that play the same music as The Band?

David · 6 months ago

KKSF was ruined by Clear Chanal. The Band is just another Texas trah rock station. SF already has KFOG Live 105 and Alice.
I give you six monmths.
KKSF died because its play list was reduced to ten dull songs.
Texas reactiinaries will never thrive in San Francisco.
David

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Lucy · 6 months ago

Hate this new music! I'll never listen to this station again!!!!!

Beth Howell · 6 months ago

I am so shocked and saddened by the news today. What happens to our KKSF DJ's? Do you stay with the station with the new music criteria or what? Will you still be heard on HD (Online) streaming radio? I am so sad....
I feel like I am going to throw up. I can't believe after 20 years you are leaving radio. You and your station have been such a hugh part of my life. I've listened to you in my office, in my car, at home, everywhere! I feel like I have suffered the death of a very old and close friend.... ;>( Very, very, sad.
Is there anything we (the listeners!!) can do to bring you back to FM Radio???

Thanks,

Beth Howell

Bob Canter · 6 months ago

You HAVE to be kidding me! This is the WORST decision any radio station has made in my 30+ years of living in the Bay Area. The smooth jazz format was PERFECT; the DJ's were TERRIFIC and your station was on here at work all day, every day. Now you've switched to this edgy, non-descript 1960's-70's semi-hard rock format; are you NUTS!

Talk about losing your brand identity.....and your AUDIENCE! Like me....

ERB · 6 months ago

I am so disappointed. I was just away from my desk and I had thought someone had changed my radio station. It was still set at 103.7 and different music sound came out of my speakers. Smooth jazz makes my day here at the office. Bring it back!

Debbie D. · 6 months ago

Hey - what's going on? Why am I hearing rock music on my soothing smooth jazz station?!?!?!

Marguerite Payne · 6 months ago

Don't care for the new music. I guess it's time to find a new radio station :(

Jim Chagnon · 6 months ago

Well I like the music I've heard do far. I own a men's clothing store and the jazz format was a good fit for the store. We'll see if the playlist you guys have is to rowdy for my clients.

Anrym · 6 months ago

I want my pure smooth jazz back!!!! Now I'd have to tune in to a different station. I'm not happy with what you've been playing.

Dan · 6 months ago

I just got back to my desk and knew something was wrong. Where can we listen to the music we have come to love?

Patrick Nabors · 6 months ago

This is disgusting! I have listened to this station for many many years. I will no longer be listening to 103.7 as the new format SUCKS! The only way I will now listen to smooth jazz is via my Sirius/XM radio.

Eleanor Cody · 6 months ago

DO you realize KKSF was the only station of its kind on bay area radio.

I don't like 103.7 The Band and I hope it goes as fast as it came.

Bring Back KKSF 103.7 Contemporary Jazz to the Bay Area.

Dorothy · 6 months ago

I am extremely disappointed to no longer be able to enjoy my favorite music on KKSF. The last thing radio needs is another classic rock station!!! I hope your sister station in Sacramento (KSSJ) is not going to follow suit.

Debbie D. · 6 months ago

So can we listen to regular KKSF online then? <crying>

walt · 6 months ago

first wayman tisdale now this. there are plenty of rock stations in the bay area only one smooth jazz, now none this cant be happening i tried to put it off as long as i can but hello xm sirius

18-54 Demographics · 6 months ago

I was just listening to KKSF and was shocked that the music that I love wasn't on. As a matter of fact, I didn't even like it. It sounded like the music that is on other stations. Stations that I don't listen to. I come and check the website and see why. I am not pleased one bit. This is a huge disappointment. I listened to KKSF for years. I knew that I could just leave my radio on KKSF and would be happy with the music.

Not anymore

Kevin · 6 months ago

I was driving East 14th through Oakland listening to one of my favorite stations yes KKSF. You guys were blowing up the station with some good sax horns jazz. When all of a sudden I,m listening to Benny and the Jets. PLEASE I kept flipping back and forth from the news KCBS to find out if their was some kind of hostile take over of your studio. Then I get home and go on line to find out you guys are no longer serving our area. AGAIN PLEASE!!! With out notice. What was your listening audience a cheap date. It's not you its me. Like one of the other emails said I'll never listen to that junk.

Unhappy · 6 months ago

I love and want the smooth Jazz music, if i wanted to listen to light rock, i would have been listining to rock all these years. Bring back the Jazz. I support your station all these years. Bring back the Jazz

Cheryl · 6 months ago

WHAT!!!! This is a total bummer...I put on the "smooth jazz" every day for my dog when I go to work, he loves it, keeps him nice & mellow...Now what??? I am truly upset, don't like the old style songs on this "new station" ;(

Ron Goldman · 6 months ago

Wow...what happened?? The earth just stopped moving and music darkness has descended over the Bay Area. Not fair, not right...I miss the music and the d.j.s who did such a good job!!! Time to get a cd player.

Jeff Taboloff · 6 months ago

This is perhaps one of the most disappointing decisions I have witnessed in a while. Equivalent to a death in the family at least. The fan base for smooth jazz is still one of the largest in the country, this has been proven in market research. I understand this is business, so obviously there is some hidden underlying facts to why all the smooth jazz stations are dying while they maintain some of the largest listening fan bases in our country.
But now KKSF has added to the same boring monotony of rock/rap/country that is already prevalent in radio. There needs to be a new format to replace the already dead Jones Smooth Jazz Format, so that this music can be spread across, at least our country, and add more variety to what now is a mundane listening experience on radio.

Michael · 6 months ago

It is with great sadness that I write this today. Smooth Jazz has been a large part of my life for the past 20 years. I believe it has been such an inspiration and has helped me get through some tough times. I am so sad!

Steve · 6 months ago

I can't believe it... It was the best station and the only one I listened too.

Can I get it through some high definition radio and if so I how do I get it.

Deeply Saddened

The new bank is same old sh-t. The older generation likes it's jazz

Tk · 6 months ago

Changed format....sad! Time to bring my sirius into the office.....The jazz format was great very sad.......to see it go shocking

rosie · 6 months ago

I can't believe it. What a mistake on the part of the station owner. I won't be listening to "The Bank" it is irritating... not a smooth way to spend your day

craigbenting · 6 months ago

If 103.7 KKSF weren't the #1 or #2 station that I listen to during work, I wouldn't care. Considering this is the station that introduced me to a lot of the jazz music I listen to and artists I had never heard of before, I am saddened it's gone. 103.7 just became another one of the many voices on my car radio -- it no longer stands out like it did when I started listening 8 years ago. But, I guess that's where radio is going -- niche stations are going on the Internet. The problem is, your net broadcast station never allowed me to listen when I traveled overseas, but SmoothJazz.com does. Guess I'll be listening to them from now on...

Patty Sauder · 6 months ago

I have listened to your station since it's inception. I don't know how I am going too be able to get to work and home without the relaxing music that i love. I most likely will NOT be a new fan.

tlee · 6 months ago

I was listening and was caught in midstream! Capitalism at its lowest! There's me going back to KBLX...we don't need another "white" rock station wheather soft, hard, or bland

Marcus · 6 months ago

This sux!

mit maurille · 6 months ago

I think your market research is wrong.
thanks for the memories and great sounds!

tracey · 6 months ago

How do you expect anyone who has tuned into KKSF since the beginning want to here what is being palyed now? KKSF was the sound of the BAY AREA. There is enough rock and light rock on air now. Are there any other choices.

Mary · 6 months ago

I am very sorry about the change; I loved the jazz; and, i was sorry the Sunday night cafe jazz with Dick Conte was stopped. Please restart the jazz.

A.K. · 6 months ago

I am in shock!! I have been listening for the past 20 years, I feel as if I have just lost my best friend, please bring the smooth jazz back!!

Vishal · 6 months ago

I am deeply saddened by this decision as I have been a royal listener of your station, along with other cities' jazz stations for many years. Please do bring back the jazz!

Carrie · 6 months ago

Was there any warning?! Did I miss it? I am shocked and sad. I've been listening since the beginning. I just can't believe it. I feel as if I've lost a close friend. This has ruined my day.

Ed Dizon · 6 months ago

I've been a listener since day 1, and its not going to be easy not hearing smooth Jazz. What is SFO without KKSF? CHAOS!

Lettice · 6 months ago

Michael. I am deeply saddend by the end of an era.......... KKSF was truely a wonderful Jazz Station. No more Miranda or Maria??? Who can forget the wonderful JVC Concerts KKSF sponsored. The hot August Nights with all of the wonderful JVC performers. No more David Sanborn, Al Jarreau, Crusaders, Patti Austin.

The Bay Area will never be the same.

Lettice
Antioch, CA

Waltina · 6 months ago

Thank you for the change, I am really enjoying it. My coworkers appear to prefer the change as well.

J. Taylor · 6 months ago

I loved the Smooth Jazz for work. Your new foremat reminds me of K-Fog (we already have that type of Music) we do not need another Music station like K-Fog. Bring back the Smooth Jazz this we need. You couldn't come up with a better name. Just to let you know we will change our radio station here at our work. Goodbye KKSF Smooth Jazz

C · 6 months ago

Seriously, aren't there enough classic rock stations? Why take away the ONLY smooth jazz station on the radio?

Allessandra · 6 months ago

Hi - I am VERY VERY UPSET with your format change! I personally believe whomever made this decision should be FIRED ASAP.
This was a popular format and will be missed - I hope that you get enough feedback to remove the awful screeching that is on presently and go back to the format that made you all popular.
Shame on you.

boopiejones · 6 months ago

so far i am not impressed. i think it has been about an hour as "the band" and you've already lost a long time listener.

Marianne · 6 months ago

Wow, I am very very sad. I was wondering why you were playing different music. Not sure where I will listen but this is not really the music for me.
Thanks for the last 20 years of smooth jazz.

Anton · 6 months ago

Smooth Jazz has always been the station of choice here at my dental office. I was shocked to hear Kiss' Rock 'n Roll All Night balring from our speakers. I swore someone changed the station. Now I see it wasn't a mistake. I truly hope you guys switch back. I grew up with Kiss and went to their concerts as a kid, but I can't see this type of programming making more money than Jazz.

Ouida · 6 months ago

THIS IS AWFUL!! AWFUL!! I will so miss your station. I understand business, but gee. It was really the only station to which I'd listen. Now you all are sending me to KOIT! :-) Seriously, I have listened to you all for 20 years. Are you sure your market research is correct? Truly the end of an era. I hope KBLX will pick up the slack. Farewell!

Lois Tolles · 6 months ago

I am absolutely shocked! I couldn't believe my ears today! I have listened to KKSF exclusively since discovering it in 1991, including at work. The music and the personalities were just right over the years. I have every one of the AIDS Samplers. What I have heard this afternoon is not music, it is noise!

I guess this is goodbye.

Linda · 6 months ago

WHAT HAPPENED to our nice, mellow radio station? I am in shock, and will NEVER listen to the trash you are now playing. This is a disgrace, and I hope you change back to the old format. You will be losing a lot of faithful listeners!
This is an outrage, how could that happen?????

tracey · 6 months ago

One more thing. How will be find out about the concerts new CD's and new artists. Someone has to pick up this music. Today's music mainly caters to the younger crowd.

w cameron · 6 months ago

Hi, I'm delighted your still going to broadcast smooth jazz over the internet...
BTW, can I pick up smooth jazz on my hd radio ? Your new sound is good too. I'm always open to more music selections.

Thanks for all the good years of smooth jazz...

Cameron

Karen · 6 months ago

I am really upset. I really loved kksf and everything you brought to the bay area. Smooth Jazz is the best music and my main music genre. I dont know what I will listen to in my car now and in my home, I dont keep my computer running all day so what to do? At work, I can listen so I am good, but in my car, and I have an hour comute to and from work, I have no options. I will really miss kksf. I will not be listening to the new format but wish you well.

Roger · 6 months ago

It's a great loss to Smooth Jazz fans in the Bay Area and on the Internet. I have been listening since your first day twenty years ago. I listen all day via streaming web while I work, and always while in my car.

KKSF Smooth Jazz will be greatly missed.

Melanie · 6 months ago

UNBELIEVABLE! I thought there was something wrong with my radio. I have listened to KKSF Smmoth jazz for 17 years since the day I moved to northern ca from southern ca. My home radio which was on when the switch happened, my car radio, my dentist office, my doctors office and my optomitrists office are all set to 1039.9! I have friends who woud come to visit and always commented that they wished there was a station in LA Like this one. I think this is a HUGE mistake and as someone with a marketing background, I am curious "who" they asked while doing the market research. There wil be a HUGE void left on the airwaves. I will not be listening the "The band" which sounds like something my teen nieces and nephews would listen to. I will be looking for a new station that plays music for adults...who love smooth jazz and have disposable income by the way.

I hope I am still around when you realize the mistake you have made and bring the KKSF Smooth Jazz programing that we love back to it's rightful place on the dial. 103.9,

Melanie

Sandi Scheuber · 6 months ago

Oh my God! I just learned that Wayman Tisdale and my radio station are both gone. What a true loss for the bay area.

David · 6 months ago

I could NOT agree more! Two deaths in such a short time is terrible!

TinEar · 6 months ago

I recall the switch from KLOK to KKSF all those years ago.... the station was a genuine pioneer of the format back then. It feels all nostalgic to think about how times have changed since then. Best of luck with the new format, but you won't likely pull me away from KFOG when I'm not in the mood for jazz.

JEFF · 6 months ago

DON"T LIKE THE NEW MUSIC (TOP 40 OLDIES). BRING THE JAZZ BACK!! YOU HAVE LOST A LISTENER

Bob · 6 months ago

Nice move, genius. The people who listen to smooth jazz grew up on the very rock music you're trying to sell. We've all heard these songs thousands of times over and over and over. There will never be anything "new" by these old fart rockers. You're trying to sell "rotory phone" music to people who are way too smart to even buy into it. Hasta la vista . . . dummy

Ron · 6 months ago

Too bad--you had one of the greatest things going. Now all I hear is loud noise. Well I guess somebody had to screw-up a good thing.

A listener for several years who is going elsewhere

Carol · 6 months ago

Unbelievably STUPID decision! "This is a business" you say? I was listening to Smooth Jazz most of this morning and early afternoon...left work at 3:00pm and as I was going across the Golden Gate Bridge I turned on the radio and I heard a "canned" voice (no it was NOT Dave Koz!) say "103.7 The Band!" and a Journey song came on and I thought I my radio had gone wacko. What are you people thinking??? I don't need ancient rock music to listen to! I can hear that on that "other channel" (not KFOG, either). My two mainstays or radio have been KKSF and KFOG.

OK for all you people out there that are already suffering withdrawals from Smooth Jazz...thank goodness KSSJ 94.7 FM in Sacramento is NOT affiliated with KKSF although their programming is very similar. Tune in to them at www.kssj.com and listen live. My new radio station at work. So SAD KKSF!!!!!

Carol - San Rafael. CA

Melanie · 6 months ago

If anyone happens to find another station on the dial that can come even romotely close to the Smooth Jazz programing of KKSF, Please post so I can change all my staion settings. Until then, I'll be listening to CD's which may niot make the advertisers of the new station very happy.

Melanie

Gilbert · 6 months ago

Melanie, there is a FM station near Santa Rosa, 93.7 KJZY that plays occasional Smooth Jazz music. You can try that. Take care.

Gilbert

Gilbert · 6 months ago

Melanie, try 93.7 FM - KJZY. They play occasional smooth jazz.

GIlbert

Gilbert · 6 months ago

Melanie, try 93.7 FM - KJZY. They play occasional smooth jazz music.

Gilbert

Robert · 6 months ago

Sorry to hear about the change. I started listening to KKSF back when you started. I remember hearing about how you determined what type of music to offer, an extensive research effort to see what the largest audiance was, and what that audiance was listening to. I have been referred to many artists that I fell in love with, because of KKSF.

I will miss your "Smooth Jazz"

Good luck with "The Band"

Sincerely,


Robert

Carol · 6 months ago

OK I didn't realize that you can still hear it online but still, I spend a fair amount of time in the car!! Get KKSF back on the radio.

Dave · 6 months ago

Wow, Homer Simpson is programming a radio station. Couldn't get the same 70's White Boy programming on 5 other stations. Now I get to listen to the wife complain about nothing on the radio every time she turns it on as she only listened to Jazz. Anyone got a suggestion what to do with button #1 on all my cars?

Cracker · 6 months ago

"White Boy programming?"
Nice.

dennis watson · 6 months ago

What a sad day for smooth jazz fans. I have been a loyal listener for several years.Yours was the only station listened to in my office/home/car and find my brief, 45-minute sampling of the new format just doesn't cut it.

Apparently, there are no other station options that will fill the tremendous void
left by your demise. KBLX is not my cup of tea and with FM reception so
"sketchy" (especially in Southern Marin,) looks like I am out-of-luck.
dw

Kelli Rosenthal · 6 months ago

I cannot believe 103.7 will no longer have jazz. I am so disappointed. There is a shortage of good quality music on the radio. There is a rock station at every turn of the dial, but finding a good jazz station is slim to none these days. You have lost a listener. I enjoy good quality jazz music and I don't need my brains banged out every moment by rock. So, since I can't find good jazz stations to listen to in the car I will purchase music of my liking to listen to in my car and continue listening to 103.7.com at home among many other network music selections that are available. I know many people and places of business who will be very disappointed in your decision.

Kim · 6 months ago

Are you kidding me!?! I can hear the songs you are now playing on probably 10 other stations, at least. Please bring back the wonderful music that I have enjoyed for sooo many years. It was the perfect music to listen to in the office...soothing and not intrusive. I am truely going to miss KKSF :-(

Tom Blanco · 6 months ago

Unbelievable!!! No I will not listen to your station any longer. You just spit in the face of thousands of loyal listeners.

R . H . · 6 months ago

ha. ha. You fell for that market research b.s. Your decision has vaulted you to the bottom of my radio list. The music picks sound like all the other same ol same ol radio stations. Not very original Michael . You should reconsider . Don't take our smooth Jazz away.

Lynn Marozeck · 6 months ago

I am deeply saddened by the abrupt change of music on KKSF. I've been a faithful listener for as long as I can remember. I loved the music, the deejays, everything about the station. I'm sorry I won't be listening to the pop rock that's supposed to generate more money. Where in the world are we headed when everything is dictated by MONEY?! Sorry, I had to vent. The best to all of you.

Steve · 6 months ago

What happened ?! Bring the jazz back ! What you have now is God awful !!

Jeff · 6 months ago

Not only will I never listen to your terrible 106.5 wanna be station, but I will be sure to tall all of my friends what a disgrace this is and that they should not listen either.

What a disgrace. Time to delete 103.7 from my stereo presets . . .

Frances Harvey · 6 months ago

This is terrible. I can here this on any am station. I miss my smooth jazz.

:(

Kelli42463 · 6 months ago

I cannot believe 103.7 will no longer have jazz. I am so disappointed. There is a shortage of good quality music on the radio. There is a rock station at every turn of the dial, but finding a good jazz station is slim to none these days. You have lost a listener. I enjoy good quality jazz music and I don't need my brains banged out every moment by rock. So, since I can't find good jazz stations to listen to in the car I will purchase music of my liking to listen to in my car and continue listening to 103.7.com at home among many other network music selections that are available. I know many people and places of business who will be very disappointed in your decision.

Marianne · 6 months ago

Thank you for KKSF.com. I had been listening to it earlier but needed to refresh to get the smooth jazz. instead of the new format.

Owen Nelson · 6 months ago

I echo the disappointment of so many KKSF listeners!! You just took a big step backward into that distracting and hyperactive nostalgic band format.
I really am sorry it came to that for your station.

t.smith · 6 months ago

I absolutely do not like the new format. i will be changing stations.

s · 6 months ago

What the heck were you thinking when you made this move!! I know were in a economic downturn, but KKSF was the only smooth jazz channel in the bay area, and you had the support. I'm truly disappointed.

Alex · 6 months ago

sorry to see you go. i thought my radio had suffered a short as it could not locate the normal station.

Bill Harrison · 6 months ago

The end of smooth jazz on KKSF is a tremendous loss for the San Francisco Bay Area. Other than satellite there is no other source besides online. So what is the smooth jazz consumer to do that doesn't have (and doesn't wish to purchase) satellite radio in the car? Michael E. I've watched you grow up in the bay area radio business. I wish you and everyone well.

Liz Quintana · 6 months ago

I am in SHOCK...this morning I was listening to KKSF Smooth Jazz at work and then I thought I was getting interference so I switched stations...I get home and my mom is listening to some funky ass music and I asked what are you listening too??? She said KKSF, she said someone changed her station...and so I thought her granddaughters changed her station...NOPE...I can't believe that KKSF SMOOTH JAZZ is gone...I loved your station...How could this happen....I AM SO UPSET!!!!! For dam sure I won't be listening to this station anymore...

Tim · 6 months ago

Unbelievable !! I got in my car after work and KKSF is always on and this rock n roll came on and I thought my radio had gone haywire. It's just a businees is a bunch of crap. You can listen to rock on several station but there is no smooth jazz. Thanks for the years but no thanks to the lousy change

Jojet · 6 months ago

The Bland? Bring back my Smooth Jazz!

DR. C · 6 months ago

I have to agree with everyone - this is AWFUL! Understood radio is a business but, you offered more than a radio station it was a lifestyle. Do you plan on doing that with your new station? My mom just called me devestated as KKSF -Smooth Jazz was both of our favorite station. We have enough stations that play the Beattles and CCR, but nothing that plays great modern jazz classics. Sometimes greed should not be the prime motivator. I wish you the best and will now be listening to Infinity Stations.

Just think of all the failed stations that tried a new format after twenty years. Poor move on your part. Perhaps, you should have tried to expand your current market share!

t.smith · 6 months ago

If you really want to be a great station, listen to XM radio watercolors. That is the station. Take notes.

wes · 6 months ago

Sorry to hear that once again the big guy's have no ideal what the people want. I have listened, attended your concerts, bought so many cd's over the years, even got my company to advertise on your station. Well will have to find another station, to listen to at work and change the stations on the cars we sell who had this as a pre-set. Too Bad for you guys and us.

Ralph J. Ortenzi · 6 months ago

I, as well as thousands of listeners have been loyal to KKSF for years. I think the new format IS TERRIBLE. If I wanted to listed to teeney bopper music, there are a lot of other stations out there. I truly think that your new music "The Band" does not reflect your listening audience. I never though I would say this, but I am now looking for another "Smooth Jazz" station. I will truly miss "KKSF 103.7 Smooth Jazz". Very sorry to see you go!

Carol · 6 months ago

I just checked out of total curiosity, the new website. Unbelievable pop trash. No disc jockeys, ads all over the place and a constant stream of canned music. Also this new format claims to be "designed around the rich heritage of SF music scene." Sorry, The Band 103.7, you can't hold a candle to KFOG and don't even try to imitate. SO SAD! I am sure the moderator will delete my comment but hopefully this is an open forum for all comments, right?

Welcome!
103.7 The Band has been designed around the rich heritage of the San Francisco music scene. A time and place where music was filled with passion and reflected the ideals of a generation. Enhancing that sound will be the biggest hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s from great artists like The Beatles, Journey, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Santana, The Doobie Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Eagles, and Pink Floyd. San Francisco now has a radio station that delivers this unique combination of great songs and legendary artists.

John Mak... · 6 months ago

Yesterday I heard the news of Waymond Tisdale's passing, and today this surprise. As everyone else has mentioned I too was shocked when I turned on my radio this afternoon. This morning the last song that I heard was Ceal(sp?) doing his remake of whatever the song was, and a very good remake at that. It was time for me to do my training walk for the SF Bay area 3-day walk. When I turned on the radio this afternoon I thought that I had accidentally changed the station. Unlike everyone else who has commented, I am enjoying this classic rock as a nice change of pace (don't go heavy metal us, I don't like that noise). I probably won't listen to this all the time though. I only got interested into smooth or soft jazz a few years ago. We moved from Rhode Island where I listened to a jazz swing and blues radio station (why aren't their any Blues radio stations around here?), and I will admit that I played that station mostly for the blues and swing. That was when I first heard of Dianna Krall and The Brian Setzer Band. Unfortunately you never played Diana Krall very often.

KKSF, and Dave Koz at his last two Christmas concerts, introduced us to Jonathan Butler, Melody Gardot, Babyface, Ceal(sp?), Mic Huck (the guy from Simply Red who did the tribute album to Bobby Blue Bland), Kako Matsue, and yes Waymond Tisdale (he played his base the way others played their guitar), and several other artists. I am not into heavy jazz (if that is the right word). I still don't understand how Hall & Oats, and the Police qualify as smooth jazz though, and that is not a complaint as I enjoy their music. I should get back to work now.

I will miss the "smooth jazz" very much though. It was a very good mix.

Michael · 6 months ago

Truly a sad day. When we can take a long standing, niche station with a loyal fan base and slap them in the face with yet another rock station catering to oldies but goodies.
But people please, I have bills to pay, and let's face it...KKSF Smooth Jazz was not going to get me into my new BMW.

Manuel Hernandez · 6 months ago

It just plainly sucks. I could listen to The Band's listings in other stations, but there was only one Smooth Jazz available in the Bay Area. I cann't listen to you at work except through small desktop radios. What a bummer. you are pushing me into recorded only music. Your playlist is the only music that let's me put up with the abnoxious commercials in commercial radio.

Mike OB · 6 months ago

I understand the need to be commercially viable. Revenue drives profitability and market share drives ad revenue. All sadly true.

However, when I tune to what has been my default radio station expecting to hear the smooth jazz I'm accustomed to and get Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze (from my generation) and other selections that definitely are not smooth jazz it may be time for me to make a change also. The old format of KKSF will be missed but I understand you have a responsibility to your investors and employees to run the business as a business.

Thanks for the years of good listening.

D.Henderson · 6 months ago

I think it sucks to not have KKSF on the radio. I tried listening to the BAND and it is awful. Why the change?

Vickie Seaborg · 6 months ago

Nooooo!!! One minute I was listening to Dave Koz and than the Beatles...not that I don't enjoy the Beatles but I thought this is odd! What is the Bay Area going to do without a smooth jazz station? You WERE so awsome! So relaxing and calming to listen to. Please reconsider! What will it take? Also, what about all the KKSF sponsered events?

alicia Srnka · 6 months ago

I love Rock, but I can find it on quite a few stations.
KKSF smooth jazz has always been unique and wonderful.
I like classical too, so I guess that will be my new "home"
I'll be moving my dial tonight.

Renne · 6 months ago

I have listened to this great radio station for years, so very very disappointed to have it change, I work in a dermatology office and found it to be very soothing for our patients. It was always such a great way to relieve stress. I will not be listening to this station. We had a hour of chaos and realized the music was adding to the drama. KKSF will really be missed by myself and my friends. Renne

Judy · 6 months ago

I am EXTREMELY disappointed and saddened by your decision to stop smooth jazz! I loved listening to your station on my way to work in the morning, in my classroom as a treat for my class, on the way home from work and finally during our dinner time. YES my family and I listen to this outstanding station A LOT.
I am sorry to say I was totally not impressed with the new format and will search for another station to enjoy. After almost 20 years.....Good bye 103.7.

gmezzo · 6 months ago

I can't believe you changed formats!! This sucks!!

Crystal · 6 months ago

With the large scale of music offered on the radio, one would think, and in our economies down slide, easy listening music would be just what we all need at the end of the day. Aparently, business is business!!!!!!!! I have been a listener since I moved to the bay area from Los Angeles in 1989.
KKSF will be missed.
CC

Bryce · 6 months ago

Unreal...I thought I was hearing things. You were the ONLY station worth listening to.

I don't like the music at all that is there now.

Very bummed....ruined my week.

Carol · 6 months ago

I'm really sad that you changed your format. I really like rock music but would turn to KKSF & listen to your station all day at work. What a shame!!!

Stephen Carlson · 6 months ago

What happen to your station, this sucks theres no other Jazz stations like this in the bay area, way to go guys wont be listening to 103 .7 anymore that for sure. Youve turn into a pop station like all the rest, like we need another one!!!

Deborah Palmer · 6 months ago

I grew to love smooth jazz when I lived in Portland and was thrilled with KKSF when I was transferred to SF. I have listened to you everyday in my home, car and office for years. You helped define the persona of the S.F. Bay Area.

This afternoon after I figured out my radio dial had not been accidentally bumped and in fact I was still tuned to 103.7 - I decided to be fair and give it a try. I love all kinds of music and I have to say the new format has promise. I have enjoyed it for the past couple of hours. So now I can enjoy the spirit of KKSF.com and Smooth Jazz and also enjoy your new venue. Thank you for the past and good luck with the new style.

John · 6 months ago

I am so sad to hear of your decision. We only listen to your station in our dental office. Your new format is too much "rock" and not easy listening for our and our patient's needs. I will need to search for other means to get the smooth jazz now.

jazz329 · 6 months ago

It was a sunday morning almost 22 years ago that KLOK radio became KKSF Smooth Jazz. I was listening that day and every chance I could since. Even when i moved to san luis obispo, i still made trips to the bay area to listen to real music.
Maybe someone will heed the public responce to thisand bring Smooth Jazz back to the airwaves like thet did in fresno when Clear
channel changed their jazz format to rock.

Michael Stone · 6 months ago

Congratulations. Now this station sounds like a dozen or more already out there which do not apeal to me. I hope your "research" was correct and you gain a large base as I'm sure your loyal followers such as myself aren't coming over.

eleanor · 6 months ago

my heart is broken... I love your station... what will happen to the Jazz Festival in August?

Terri · 6 months ago

I'm so so so upset, you've taken away the only station that appeals to the more mature listners. What a way to leave us. I think that we all deserved to have been notified of the upcoming changes so that we could have tried to fight for our station to stay on the air. I guess this means no more KKSF Jazz festival that we all look forward to in the summer season. Thank You Anyway for all the excellent music you provided us with.

YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED

Karen · 6 months ago

What a shame!! No other Jazz stations in the bay! What about the Jazz fest????? This sucks, and no I will not listen to your station any longer!!!!

ZORAIDA · 6 months ago

I AM VERY SAD I LOVE YOUR STATION DO YOU HAVE ANOTHER STATION
THAT YOU RECOMMEND WHICH IS SMOOTH JAZZ

ZORAIDA LEANDRO

Elaina T (San Jose) · 6 months ago

WOW! I agree gone, just like that ,what a dissapointment, I too have been listening to KKSF for 20 years. WE don't need another rock station in No. Calfornia. I also listen all day via streaming web while I work, and always while in my car.
Smooth Jazz will certainly be missed, Thanks to all that made it what it was for the last 20 years, you will be missed. It is truly a sad day for all your loyal listeners!

MJ · 6 months ago

This was a shock and a huge disappointment. I listen to Smooth Jazz all the time. I guess I'll be playing CD's from now on because there isn't really another smooth jazz (or any jazz) station that I can get now.

If I had one complaint, it would be that you always played the same people. There are so many talented new artists that never got air time.

MJ

Marika · 6 months ago

I am stunned like so many others and HUGHELY disappointed. I loved KKSF smooth jazz. You were unique but now you're like all the other stations. No thanks. I will sorely miss the music :(

ccarreno3 · 6 months ago

This news has truely damaged my day!!!!!

I am at a loss. CC

Deborah Carter · 6 months ago

This is an OUTRAGE! the Smooth Jazz formats are leaving stations all over the country... we don't need another rock station.... what are we Smooth Jazz listeners to do??? You guys are going digital, hitting your listeners in the pocket!!! i'm very disappointed... i've love this station ever since i moved here 13 years ago...

Diana Galvez · 6 months ago

Where can I go to listen to Jazz?

Jim Mc · 6 months ago

What a HUGE loss to the Bay Area
I, like many, many comments before me have listened to KKSF since day one. Have purchase all of the sampler albums, attended concerts, Sunday Brunches, etc.
What "Market Researchers" worth anything would recomend changing from being the only Jazz station in a major market - to just another rock and roll station - How do expect to be any different than the countless other rock stations in our market????
Dump your market reasearch idiots and bring back the JAZZ.

Frank · 6 months ago

I am very disappointed in your economic decision. Please bring back the smooth jazz as the Bay Area will never be the same without it. I felt so terrible hearing about the loss of Wayman Tisdale and now you guys just get up and go really bumbs me out to no end.

Yuri · 6 months ago

I began to listen to KKSF Smooth Jazz about 2 years ago and loved the station. It allowed me to be open to a different music genre. As I transitioned into my late 20s, I found myself wanting to hear smooth music and KKSF had the perfect blend of smooth jazz to hear. Not only did I love this radio station's beautiful music, but also, it allowed me to start to familiarize myself to the artists like Boney James, David Benoit, Richard Elliot and Greg Karukus to name a few. This was one of the best radio stations I have ever heard in my life. I don't how I am going to continue to get to know old & new jazz artists, let alone just keep up with what's new in jazz. I was so surprised this afternoon when I tuned into 103.7 to find out Smooth Jazz had been replaced. I hope someday the Bay Area will once again have soothing, calming, relaxing, beautiful music like Smooth Jazz KKSF 103.7.

Stephen Carlson · 6 months ago

Do have one question can smooth jazz be tune in on my HD radio or just on the computer??? can you e mail back???

Dorothy · 6 months ago

I am hugely disappointed! I have been listening for years. I even patronize retail stores who always had your music on in the background. I can't imagine who they'll have on after today.

Sandy Fiorenza · 6 months ago

What a travesty that KKSF as we in the Bay Area knew it is gone. I have been a loyal listener for 20 years and am saddened and disappointed that market research dictates that we need another rock station in the Bay Area. I cannot believe that I won't be able to tune in and hear all of my favorite jazz artists. Just this morning I enjoyed the Ramsey Lewis program and coming home I tuned in to find rock music on the radio. I thought my radio was broken. I hope that you receive many e-mails such as mine shocked that our radio station is gone. I will not listen to 103.7 again..

Sandi · 6 months ago

A terrible loss to Bay Area radio. Bring back the Smooth Jazz!!!

ljb · 6 months ago

That was absolutely unthinkable...I went into the dentist office, anticipating getting KKSF when I came out, and BOOM, a change in the programming. I would like to know who does do your market research...they have no clue how much enjoyment Smooth Jazz brings to people. Some of us CAN"T stream Smooth Jazz, some of us DEPEND on our radios. And now you have taken that away... Thanks a lot

Wendell · 6 months ago

This is one of the sadist days of my life with the closing of Smooth Jazz KKSF.

toshia · 6 months ago

This is truly a disappointment !!!! I work in a medical practice and this was the only approved station that we were able to listen to verses Classical. KKSF kept us up-to-date with concerts and most importantly...traffic reports during commute hours.
I think there should have been a way for the listeners to voice our opinion prior to rather than after decision has been made. Will posting our comment change the decision made? If so, I'll create a petition!

Mark Sarjeant · 6 months ago

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I’ve been a loyal listener of KKSF since they came on the air back in 1987. However, now that 103.7 appears to be playing primarily rock-n-roll; I think that I will start downloading my type of music; & listen to it on my iPod. I would appreciate it if you would forward this message to the appropriate person at KKSF’s parent company; which I believe is Clearwater! It was great while it lasted. Now I’ll have to search to see if there is any radio station is playing smooth Jazz! So much for customer loyalty!!!

jack kamin · 6 months ago

I'm PISSED!! VERY PISSED!!
And very disappointed.
There are already 5 Rock stations in the bay area.
How many are Smooth Jazz?
You say this is a Business, well you just lost a customer!!!

Jack Kamin

Greg in Danville · 6 months ago

Sad to see you go. I tuned in for my drive home this afternoon and heard Kiss' "I want to rock and roll all night". I thought my cars radio had broken.
Thanks for bringing smooth jazz to the Bay Area. You will be missed.

HM · 6 months ago

I'm not pleased one bit. I heard the music earlier today and didn't like it. It is like other stations. I don't listen to them. I have listened to KKSF for years. I knew that I could just my radion on 103.7 and have good music all of the time.

Not anymore.

Disappointed · 6 months ago

Another Rock Station.... /sigh

No. Just no.

max · 6 months ago

Yea, terrible decision, and I wouldn't call this a rock n roll station either. The same regurgitated crap we hear on most other stations, some of it was good the first 20-30 years but I"m definately sick of hearing this same stuff over and over on every station. If they truly want to be a rock station play some current rock n roll, some new young artists, but we know these devils will never do what is in the best interest of art.
This is just another disgusting example of giant corporations marginalizing an artistic product, with absolutely no regard for the people who supported stations like this for years, without whom this would have never been a viable option to swallow up. Which is, essentially all this company and the one or two others that are their competition do. They marginalize a product for their immediate profit until it is bled dry and then latch onto the next thing to increase $ again. All the while, true supporters of their original product are sacrificed for the 'good' of the company...so sad .
Anyways.... a pox on their house.
Does anyone know of any other jazz stations?
tbd

Jillian · 6 months ago

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I came home today to hear my house filled with some screechy rock and roll and not my life's-blood jazz. How in the world can you rationalize this move when there are a million and one rock stations and only ONE KKSF smooth jazz. I'm sooooo dissapointed!

Bob · 6 months ago

I'm so upset. I have listened to you and woken up to KKSF every day for 20 years. I don't seemyself switching my entire musical preference to Rock Music so I will bid adieu to 103.7. Streaming digitally is good if I am in front of my computer all day, but alas, this isn't the case, and I don't have a computer for my alarm clock...nor do I have streaming music in my car.
Too bad. I am upset by your decision.

Kenya · 6 months ago

This is very disappointing and upsetting. Being able to listen on the radio during commute times in the car kept me stress free. I am very sorry to see you go.

I hear the new format, don't care for it.

Can't you reconsider????

Patricia Muya · 6 months ago

I truly could not believe my ears this afternoon.. my heart sank (and is still sinking) I am really sad and extremely surprised.. I don't know where to turn to now.... help me, I am lost.... :o(

Shelly · 6 months ago

I loved KKSF as my calm during the day !!! It was the station without the hip-hop and crap of the kids stations. I was confused today and I do NOT like the change and I will not be listening to the new choice...whose choice? Who decided such nonsence? I have lived many places and S.F. has the fewest and poorest stations of a city that claims it to be so current. BAH! Too bad I can't get KSSJ in Sacramento here...or is that gone now too...................

Cynthia Dupree · 6 months ago

My car radio is (was) always set to KKSF! The new sound is not my taste in music. Very sorry to see you go!

Carol · 6 months ago

This is a total crime. I have been listening to KKSF since day one - literally since DAY ONE. It has changed a bit since 1989 and it has always been better and better with time. Now it is just another radio station. Nothing different, nothing unique. Just another boring radio station. I am VERY bummed.

mid-50's urban professional · 6 months ago

I have been a KKSF listener since the early 1990s. Even now that I work in Sacramento, I listen to the stream on my computer. NO LONGER!!!! Sorry, but "The Band" just doesn't do it for me...

(signed) a mid-50's urban professional -- economically your target demographic... Bye....

Lisa · 6 months ago

I can't believe that, without warning, 103.7 is no longer KKSF Smooth Jazz. This news is tremendously disappointing. The only bright spot is that I can still listen online. I guess I will continue to stream while I'm at work and switch to XMRadio whenever I'm driving in my car and listen to CD's or iPod at home.
This is truly a loss for the Bay area.

Bill · 6 months ago

I took my son to the Dave Koz/KKSF/JVC Festival a couple years and got him hooked. And now this... Boy, this is really a sad, sad day. You think I'm going to listent to that 'junk' on your new format? Gotta be kidding. Everything's a 'business' decision. After all the years.

Staff · 6 months ago

Your decision to change is extremely disappointing to me. I have listened to KKSF 95% of the time since the channel's inception decades ago. It was until today the station on at my office for the past number of years. I truly hope you will reconsider and return to your Smooth Jazz format. I will not listen to your new station, there are plenty like the already.

Doug · 6 months ago

Clear channel continues their impact on Bay Area music. Part of the Bay Area has been killed today. This will have major implications for radio through out the area. Part of the reason for living in this area has been lost....we don't need another rock station.

Ron M. · 6 months ago

Very disappointed. There's no other station like you in the Bay Area. But I'm glad you're still on the Internet, just not in my car. Oh well... I didn't realize business revenue was so bad. Good luck. Hopefully you will make a come back on-the-air.

Eric · 6 months ago

Well it's obvious now that the fans of KKSF and smooth jazz have no "say so" when it comes to what they want to hear, because they were not taken into consideration when this decision was made. What a very BAD decision! Believe it or not..not everyone has a computer let alone the ability to listen on the web. Once again the power of the dollar has overtaken the power of the people. Sad!!!!!!! (Hmmm, will a petition change this?) Goodnight KKSF.

Tom Buckman · 6 months ago

Yep, truly bummed, what a blow to GOOD MUSIC from a musician's standpoint. I am putting together a trio based on a KKSF format and I will continue especially now because of this void in the air.
We must create a replacement, and fast. The listener must step forward with money and time to give the community back its music.
WHAT DO YOU SAY PUBLIC?

Mourner · 6 months ago

I was shocked when I turned the car radio on today and heard the Beatles! I have listened to KKSF for years. It was one of the things I really missed during the 3 years I lived in Houston. My Sunday mornings will never be the same without KKSF. I am extremely disappointed.

Rick Smith · 6 months ago

VERY disappointed....not my station anymore.
So long KKSF! will miss ya.

Lydia Bartice · 6 months ago

OMG!!! I have been a listener for every one of those 20 years, I have attended your concerts and bought every one of you aids relief cds. My car my , my wake-up alarm my bose system in the kitchen are all programed to your station. It is the only one I can wake up, or drive to that does not drive me crazy. I will miss your grace and calmness in a world that is rapidly becoming less so.

There is no computer in my car, so who do I turn to?

Lizzie Pitts · 6 months ago

I am so very sad, I loved the station and counted on having Miranda in the AM and Dave in the PM. Your music woke me up and helped me go to sleep. You will be missed ! Any chance of showing up on another channel? The new station will probably fail for the old listeners as it really doesn't relax and carry the listner to a peaceful place. I won't listen when I really need to relax. Thank goodness for XM sirius !

C.Mitchell · 6 months ago

I am extremely saddened to learn of this change in venue. KKSF has been the only Bay Area station that I listened to. I realize that these are difficult times, but it is truely a shame that a cultural niche goes away due to profit margins. Not ony is my heart saddened by the loss of Wayman Tisdale, but also the loss of a class act in radio broadcasting. I will visit the Smooth Jazz website, but unfortunately the new radio station genre does not appeal to my tastes. Best of luck to you in this venture.
C. Mitchell

Tanya Purifoy · 6 months ago

I am appalled that you would change kksf to that noisy music. I turned on my radio today after a hard monday to kksf so that i could wind down only to hear this noisy music. I have been listening to this station since it started in 1987. Now that I am older people my age enjoy the soothing relaxing music, the jazz, the aura of it all. Now we don't have that anymore. Now all we have is the rap, r&b, pop, BAND!!!!. Michael Erickson I know you have been around since the days of ksol. Think about the music as a whole. Think of the radio fans who have enjoyed this music. Please bring back the smooth Jazz. PLEASE

Jackie · 6 months ago

Type your comment here.
What am I going to wake up to in the morning that is the same as KKSF'S Smooth Jazz? I am sadly disappointed. Of all places the Bay Area needs a station like this to help keep us at ease; please, bring back the Jazz!. Another Rock station?! Ughh. Being a KKSF listener, since it's beginnings, I will truly miss you. (Can't believe how you did this!) Sad in the Bay Area...Jackie

Mary Guzman · 6 months ago

This was a complete shock to learn KKSF is no longer the Bay Area's jazz station. Listening online at work one minute to smooth jazz.....then suddenly on comes this hard rock-metallica type music....UGH! KKSF was one of last of the decent radios stations in the S.F. bay area that I enjoyed listening to at home, work and in the car. Not a good decision...guys!! Certainly will NOT listenING to "The Band" BRING BACK THE JAZZ!!!!!

Sandie · 6 months ago

Where's my smooth jazz? I can listen to this alternative music on other stations. PLEASE return to "my" station music :o(

Dolores · 6 months ago

The one & only radio station that I depended on to get me through my day s & nights with the best music in the Bay Area. You have so broken my heart after 20 years of loyalty.

KR · 6 months ago

I'm also very sad that my (and my husband's) favorite station has changed its format. In addition to the music, I very much enjoyed and appreciated your d.j.s. They were always a cut above--intelligent and insightful. Another station for (educated) adults has just gone away. I won't change my preset button just yet, but so far The Band sounds no different than any of the other stations out there. You've nudged me a little farther to going the way of Pandora. Thank you to Miranda and all the others.

Lanette Creeden · 6 months ago

How sad.......I didn't realize what had happened to the great music I ALWAYS listened to. I even went out to my car to listen there thinking maybe my intercom system was jumping stations. It wasn't until I checked your website that I realize what had happened....so sorry to see you going in this direction. You were always full of classy music in a class all by yourselves....there are plenty of loud, fast, noisey stations available....I will have to do some searching to find something else.

Barbara · 6 months ago

I thought I had the wrong radio station. I was in shock! I started listening to KKSF in 1991 when I moved to the Bay Area. Bring back the jazz!

Steve Z. · 6 months ago

THIS IS SO NOT COOL!!!! THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST AND MOST RELAXING MUSIC OUT THERE. LIKE SOMEONE ELSE SAID, JUST WHAT WE NEED..........ANOTHER ROCK STATION. WE LOVED AND WANTED WHAT YOU DID. THIS MADE SOOOOOO MANY PEOPLE HAPPY........I GUESS IT'S TRUE..........A-L-L GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END......THANKS FOR THE GREAT MUSIC AND THE MEMORIES :-)

tallmac · 6 months ago

So the bean counters with brains the size of walnuts win, eh? Of all the bone-headed, short-sighted decisions I can imagine, this takes the cake.

I hit the 103.7 button on my car radio on the way home three times before I realized that KKSF had mutated into just another rock station, like any dozen or so in the Bay Area. I don't have the web in my car, which is where I listened to KKSF every day for many years.

Where do we go for smooth jazz now?

gale · 6 months ago

I have listed to kksf from the first day you went on the air over 20 yrs. ago, and if i wanted another rock station well i would not have tuned in to kksf no i will not be lisiening to a nother rock station, i know this is a business.

Kevin · 6 months ago

I can't beleive it!!! You just lost me as a listener. Hopefully someone else will fill in.

Tom · 6 months ago

Wow! This is a shock!

I was streaming KKSF earlier and enjoying the smooth jazz as I have for the past 20 years. When I turned the radio back on, I thought I had accidentally tuned in to KFOG.

I couldn't figure out why KKSF was playing Jimi Hendrix doing "Purple Haze". Then, the next few songs played and I knew something was very wrong.

Hopefully, KKSF.com will have the same great DJ's and stream more of the smooth jazz we have all enjoyed for so many years.

shawn m. · 6 months ago

This is garbage. If kksf is not a smooth jazz station, I will not be listening. I do want to say thank you for years of playing great music but again, this is garbage.

Sharon Alexander · 6 months ago

Dear Michael Erickson I am very disappointed in the format change. There are already a number of classic Rock formats in the bay area but only one real Smooth jazz station.....How many more classic Rock stations do we need in the Bay area. There is KFOG, 104.5...107.7 THE BONE and now you. I know this is a business but 20 years as a premiere Smooth Jazz station has to count for something. Well I guess money won out again which is really too bad. I guess loyalty doesn't mean much these days....Sincerely a former loyal listener

Use2Listen · 6 months ago

Too bad KKSF’s marketing people did not know how to generate the “required” revenue needed to keep this (formerly great) station as a Smooth Jazz station. I do hope other radio professionals take on the challenge to bring back something similar.

Since the program director asked… I did listen to the new format, and it was a bucket of cold water in the face. No, I won’t be listening! Also, everybody knows that internet digital audio streaming takes-up bandwidth (employers don’t like it and burns up PC resources) – so getting smooth jazz that way will not work either. Can not believe management did not think about asking radio listeners for advice or donations. What a needless loss for the entire bay Area.

Stephen Campus · 6 months ago

I think it's the wrong decision, A countless number of my freinds also disagree wih the move.We already have enough rock stations in the bay area. We don.t need another one. Bring the smooth jazz back. The band 103.7 will fail ! You'll see.

Cindy · 6 months ago

This is a nightmare! On my way to work this morning I was listening to jazz. On the way home it was Foreigner, Lynyrd Skynyrd -- aaaaaaagggggghhhhhh!!!! NO! This is the worst news EVER. My commute is officially RUINED!!

Melissa · 6 months ago

I must say I was shocked when I walked out of my office there was Jazz on my station and when I returned it was old school rock and roll. It would have been nice to have had some notice. Although the rock and roll was nice it won't cut it in the office. I wasn't a Jazz listener until we started listening to it in our office. I came to enjoy and appreciate jazz and I will miss the smooth jazz of kksf. Not sure what we will tune to in our office but I know it won't be The Band. I'm sad

Susan B · 6 months ago

What a disappointment! Bring back the Jazz. We don't need another rock n roll station.

Gene Cole · 6 months ago

You guys have lost it and so has your research department. Your station was great and you can trust me, I will not be listening to your station ever again.

Gene.

lesli · 6 months ago

Type your comment here. Have you lost your freakin' minds? That you do this is bad enough, but then to do it under the table is atrocious! You cannot actually believe that all the people who listen to smooth jazz are going to listen to rock and roll. Half of my cd collection consist of artist that I first heard of on KKSF. And why the secrecy? Is it perhaps because you did not want to hear the roar of your 20 year loyal audience killing your so-called market research? Corporate greed at it's finest. I loved this station, the music was the best, the DJ's were a class act. BRING IT BACK, TRY LISTENING TO THE PEOPLE FOR A CHANGE!

mark · 6 months ago

This is a very sad day. We have listened to KKSF since day one. We listen day and night, all day at work etc. etc. What can you be thinking. Although recently KKSF has lost its way, playing the same 40-50 songs over and over again I always had hope the station would return to its roots and make the station the exciting place it once was. How can this happen in the Bay Area. This is an embarrassment to our music community. Someone please save us!!!

Dan · 6 months ago

Don't like the change at all. The bay area doesn't need another 80's station, but as you said, "it's business". Now to find a station that plays smooth jazz.

D&EV · 6 months ago

Such Sad news! Lost Tisdale and now my favorite station. I am a loyal fan to Smooth Jazz, got my parents hooked as well as my young adult childern. Your jazz music keeps the stress out of working & driving. Its on the speaker system at the office. Will not have on anymore!! Who needs another Rock station!!!
D&EV.

Lori · 6 months ago

I can't believe it~ When all else around me was chaotic, I knew I could always tune into my Smooth Jazz KKSF and my stress would melt away.... . The Bay Area has lost a Great Friend, in the time when we all need it most.... . Bring it back!!!

Sandie · 6 months ago

Heck, you researched the wrong people. Even my manicurist has your station on while I'm having my nails done. Please go back to smooth jazz!

Josette Brose-Eichar · 6 months ago

I think like many other people, this a a big shock to me. I now have absolutely nothing to listen too when driving. I now have to go out and buy a CD player for my broken down floral delivery van. Your business decision was a bad one for many of us. I hope another station pops up playing the type of music many of us want to listen too here in the bay area. I think you made a big mistake, there are already a bunch of rock stations, so you are just adding to a saturated market. No matter what your market research tells you.

Kelvin Heard · 6 months ago

This is really a bad day for the bay area to loose KKSF smooth jazz. I was listening earlier to the new format. It sounds like a ripe-off of KOIT! When you say “this decision was extremely difficult, KKSF is taking a different path and becoming a new radio station today -- 103.7 The Band”, give me a break. Why would someone tune to KKSF – The Band, when we already have KOIT? To say, “It was made only after exhaustive market research, and extensive economic considerations.” Who did you guys hire to do the research… the same GM/ Chrysler exec’s that flew to D.C. in their private G5 asking the government for a handout?

The bay area has been known for its diversity and doing what’s right, now we're like most major east coast cities no backbone... this a sad day. Thanks for keeping us inform. Bait and switch never worked better. I never thought KKSF would be a sell-out. Long live pod casts our last place for true smooth jazz. At least they get jazz/smooth jazz it’s America’s music!

There is no way I'll listen to 103.7 "The Band"... this is crazy! Do not send me any email regarding the new 103.7! Great job for being the status quo radio Mr. Erickson

ND · 6 months ago

Not Cool at all!

tallmac · 6 months ago

So the bean counters with brains the size of walnuts win, eh? What a boneheaded decision!

I don't have internet in the car, which is where I listened to KKSF every day for many years now. Now 103.7 is just another rock station, like so many others in the Bay Area. Market research my foot! You've just killed a unique music outlet and replaced it with cookie-cutter drivel, and I hope your ratings and revenues reflect this idiocy!

Dave · 6 months ago

I can't believe it. There are enough rock stations on the dial now. My wife has now wants to get a CD player in the car, because there are no good stations to listen to any more. Did the market research guys take into account the negative impact to the Clear Channel Communications brand? I understand that it is a business, but getting greedy, over serving the community does not jive well. After all, it is the public airwaves.

Vicki · 6 months ago

Seriously? What are you thinking? Another rock and roll station? So any suggestions on what smooth jazz fans are supposed to listen to now? I absolutely will NOT listen to the new station. Guess these types of decisions force more people to satellite radio, I know i'm going to have to look into it now.

Tim Toschi · 6 months ago

It's a very sad day! I will miss you veryn much. You were my number 1 chice on the radio.

Kele-Kel · 6 months ago

To say, “It was made only after exhaustive market research, and extensive economic considerations.” Who did you guys hire to do the research… the same GM/ Chrysler exec’s that flew to D.C. in their private G5 asking the government for a handout? Great loss for bay area fans.... bring the old KKSF!

Steve · 6 months ago

That SUCKS! Who is the brain child that made that decision?

Nate · 6 months ago

I hope whoever made this decision gets hit by a bus. Classic rock!? are you kidding!!?? do we really need another rock station? Seriously, live 105, 104.9 and several others.....how many other jazz options do we have? not everyone listens to jazz on the internet. I am sickened by this nonsense.

Janice Glenn · 6 months ago

This is sad and shocking news I have been a listener and supporter of your station and artists for 20 years. You have been responsible for bringing a form of music - smooth jazz - to music lovers who may never have listened to jazz as well as contributing to the well deserved success of many smooth jazz artists. This is a great loss to San Francisco and the Bay Area. I have worked as the Director of Ticket Sales for the San Francisco for many years and know how important music is in all of our lives. How can a decision be made so abruptly without any input from your loyal fans and supporters? Your station is no longer unique and is offering music we can hear on many stations, I hope you will reconsider this unfortunate business decision. Janice Glenn,

former KKSF listener · 6 months ago

The Band sucks!!! Such a loss for The Bay Area and jazz listeners...

dan evans · 6 months ago

Oh my!!! I turned on the radio, and was SURE I had gotten mis-tuned: no KKSF, it was The Band. It was, and is, somewhat inconceivable that what has come to be such a familiar part of my everyday life is gone. Yes, there were the Brunches, the parties, the guest appearances of Miranda Wilson...So I feel compelled to say goodbye publicly to such a common friend: a friend to so many of us over the years.

J · 6 months ago

I was shocked on my drive home. NO KKSF. ROCK music in lieu of my calm ride home. No way. Not pleased, don't like it, there is nothing left out there for us! I will not listen to this changed station format. Truly a Bay Area disappointment!

jazzcatt · 6 months ago

Today is another sad day for Smooth Jazz listeners in the Bay Area. Earlier this year, the Smooth Jazz station in Atlanta switched to another format.

I listened to KKSF during the day because it was a better station than KTLA (LA) and KIFM (San Diego).

At least the online stream will continue, but for how long?

What of our KKSF DJ's?

Alas, poor KKSF, we knew it well!

As another poster asked, how will we learn about Smooth Jazz happenings in the Bay Area?

Anne · 6 months ago

Oh nooooooooooo....??? I feel like my right arm has been chopped off!!
Sunday mornings will never be the same, and my commute home from work, and afternoons at work. The last thing we need is another 'rock' station. Reconsider please.

Fran & Joe · 6 months ago

We are really disappointed in your decision. We understand biz is biz, but there are PLENTY of rock stations... !Unfortunately, you've lost us. :(

P Lam · 6 months ago

I am shocked to find the only radio station I listen to, had degenerated into banality !!!

Everywhere one goes on the dial, and on the map, R&R stations are as common as common can be. KKSF (as was KPEN and early KIOI) has always been a bright spot in the City.

Tragically that is now lost in the dust.

Bill · 6 months ago

I must say that I can't agree with your market research. We've listened to your Smooth Jazz station for many, many years and will truly miss it. We will especially miss your Sunday morning Oasis. We will not listen to the music you are now playing on 103.7 FM. What a real loss for the Bay Area.

L. Bellusa · 6 months ago

A very sad day to loose one great Jazz station.

Kristi Lauchstedt · 6 months ago

I live in Sonoma and just today am NOT ABLE TO GET KKSF on FM 103.7. I AM IN SHOCK!! I have been a VERY LOYAL LISTENER since the very 1st time KKSF went on the air. WHAT IS UP!!! How can I still get it and what is happening??? HELP!!!!

Oh-no · 6 months ago

There is no way I'll listen to 103.7 "The Band"... this is crazy! Do not send me any email regarding the new 103.7! Great job for being another status-quo radio station Mr. Erickson. i see a bright future for you.

Very Sad Listener · 6 months ago

The demons have over taken the angles!
I have been listening to the smooth jazz
for almost 20 years and today I find that
the station is just another rock and roll
throw back from the '70's! Truly unbelievable.

Kathy · 6 months ago

I too have been a loyal listener from day one. And, I was the lucky winner of the Trip-A-Day giveaway contest in 2003. I went to Italy, my dream destination, thanks to KKSF. You truly were a very unique radio station. And I agree with many of the others who state that we do not need another rock station. Honestly, I am not sure if I will listen very often. I live in Sonoma county and we have several rock stations. But thankfully, we still have KJZY 93.7. So for all of you KKSF listeners, give KJZY a listen. I really hate to see jazz being taken away from the bay area. We need more jazz stations not anymore rock stations. Jazz is alive and is reaching more and more people from a wide range of ages. Just such a shame that you made this decision.

Karen · 6 months ago

This is HORRIBLE! I listen to KKSF in my car and at home. This new format is terrible! I don't know what I will listen to now. This is very bad news.

Linda Wendt · 6 months ago

Are you serious......What am I going to listen to? I have listened to you from the beginning. I can't believe there are more of "them" than there are of "us". Bad decision. I will not listed to another rock station.....period.

JR · 6 months ago

Let's see how you do with your new format. I for one will not be listening. Now you will be just a also ran. I do not wish you any luck. JR

David Yanai · 6 months ago

sad sad sad

my 20 years with you guys. it's gone

sean k · 6 months ago

Your kidding right? Are the people that did the market research for this mentally handicapped? or just remarkably stupid? oh my god I can not express how deeply disappointed I am in this choice. If KKSF is not a jazz station I will not be tuning in. Thanks for the years of great music. -one sad jazz fan.

mindy · 6 months ago

I'm extremely disappointed & upset. I"m definately not going to listen to this ridiculous classic ROCK station - there's too many of those around already. It's very sad that the Bay Area can't aire Refined music like New York city's Cd 101.9 station. You guys made an aweful decision & I hope this station goes out of business - JAZZ needs to be brought back - there are no other nice stations around. This makes me ill................

George B. Suppes, III · 6 months ago

It was a sad day. I was sailing up to the city from San mateo, and just as I got to the ballpark, breezin' was playing, and things were great. then all the sudden, the Stones started playing. Not that I dislike the new format, but it is a dime a dozen. There are several stations trying to get into the market playing classic and rock, etc... and they have come and gone.
Some days, the only thing that keeps me from going on a seven state shooting spree, is the sweet sounds you used to play. I guess I will listen to KCSM and my ipod now and boycott the new station.
I hope the space station falls on your house.

THOMAS F.W. HUTCHINGS · 6 months ago

I am shocked this is the only station I listen to when I got out of range I would listen to your aids c.d. it helps keep me calm. I can remember when you were commercial FREE
PLEASE FIND YOUR WAY BVACK IN TO MY LIFE!

Darius Brown · 6 months ago

What's wrong with your station I cannot get your station in my car!!! I live here in San Jose and there is someother music station coming through, what is going on I need to know!!!!!!!!11

Jewel Smally · 6 months ago

Wow....What am I supposed to listen to now?
I am very disappointed. I listened briefly to the band it's not my type of music and will not be tuning any more.
What a loss!!!!

Sheila Gennaro · 6 months ago

Dear KKSF-
We are extremely disappointed! OMG! Where do we now for good jazz! KKSF..... you will be truly missed. How much $$$$ does it cost to bring you back? We will rally the troops and do whatever is necessary!! Such a tradegy!!
Laurie, Mike & Sheila

brian · 6 months ago

What a huge disappointment. I listen to KKSF 103.7 whenever I'm commuting. On my evening commute home I almost changed the station. Tomorrow I will. Poor decision on someone's part.

Karen · 6 months ago

I am so incredibly disappointed!! All of a sudden my favorite station started sending out foreign music! Your music made the drive home such a stress-down time for me!! I am going to have to find a new station now. So sorry . . .

Janet Maher · 6 months ago

KKSF has been my family's station for 20 years. Visitors to the area have commented on how much they enjoy the music. It is unique to Bay Area radio listening and what a huge void this leaves. My husband and I grew up listening to the music now featured on 'The Band' and you can hear the same thing on every other Bay Area station. 103.7, sadly, will no longer be preset on any of our radios. I have zero interest in 'The Band' and feel devastated at losing KKSF.

Virginia · 6 months ago

I am furious. Bring back smooth jazz. Why do we need another rock station? Your market research disgusts me.

Sarah · 6 months ago

I am really upset that there is no more smooth jazz on the radio. I really enjoyed listening to this station and am sorely disappointed that it is gone! I really don't like the new station either. Big bummer!

Rory Richmond · 6 months ago

This is an awful day. I kept thinking that something was interfering with my signal, as Idrove home. This is just a really sad day. I was a faithful supporter of the KKSF Smooth Jazz concept. I went to numerous concerts every year, supported the Sunday Brunches, bought T-Shirts at public events. did everything I could to immerse myself int he Smooth Jazz music.
This, after losing Wayman Tisdaye.... is just too sad. No more relaxing musin on Sunday mornings??

The decision makers should be shot.

Loretta James · 6 months ago

I do not like this at all! Please, bring back the smooth jazz that I so enjoy listening to. I can't even believe this! At first, I thought this must be a mistake, now I just can't even wrap my mind around the concept.

KKSF Smooth Jazz is MY NETWORK!! I listen to this station for many years and I really don't know what I'm supposed to listen to now.

Well, can you at LEAST suggest any other smooth jazz radio stations?
It's the least I can ask of this station.

Dammy · 6 months ago

wow-my husband and I became jazz lovers after happening upon KKSF about 13 years ago. We have attended many jazz concerts since then. How sad for the bay area now that smooth jazz from KKSF will not be playing from their radios while returning home from a long hard work day-this station had a way of taking the ouch out of the day. What a shame. Guess I will be downloading lots of jazz ITunes from now on.

Kat · 6 months ago

I'm so dismayed I don't know what to say. Rock and roll stations are a dime a dozen on the FM dial; there was only one Smooth Jazz station, and now it's gone with no warning or recourse.

it's nice that I can still listen to Smooth Jazz via my computer, but I listened to KKSF most of the time in my car, so that's cold consolation. How utterly depressing on a Monday!

KAF · 6 months ago

Like so many others, I have been listening to KKSF from the beginning. I was listening to Ramsey and Karen this a.m., and was shocked when I got in my car this afternoong and my smooth jazz was gone, no warning. While I also enjoy classic rock, I already have a station for rock. Now there is no smooth jazz in this area. This is a huge loss for the Bay Area. While I understand business is business, I only hope the new listeners are as loyal to the "new" station as the original KKSF listeners were, and your market research pays off. Long live KKSF and smooth jazz!

Carole · 6 months ago

This was the ONLY station that played the sounds of smooth jazz......relaxing and mellow. What the heck are you thinking? Nobody wants another rock station....they're a dime a dozen and all over the place. YOU WERE unique and now you're gone........wrong decision for your guest listeners but you must have your reasons...........and whatever they are.........they SUCK!!!! Do something......can't you bring the smooth jazz back...........we're all going to suffer because you wanted to change.........BIG BUMMER!!!! Won't be listening to 103.7 ever again........and I told my close superstar buddies about it, too.....can't mention names......good luck...........bust!!

Kristi Lauchstedt · 6 months ago

HOW COULD KKSFUS!!!

Dear Program DIrector:

You have TAKEN away our FAVORITE RADIO STATION, and it is NOT FAIR!! All of us LOYAL LISTENERS are what made this station what it is today and you who you are. Not everyone listens on their IPods and has time @ work to listen to the Live Stream. Your MARKET RESEARCH IS WRONG!!! Probably done by YOUNG YUPPIES that don't even know what smooth or REAL JAZZ IS!!!

KKSF was the ONLY RADIO station that played the music it played and it has made artists like DAVE KOZ who he is!!! Will I continue to support you as I have done for the past 22 years NO!!!! Not unless you come back on the Radio.

Some of us are old fashioned and LOVE listening to the RADIO at times. How DARE you FORCE us to not have an option. Is this country (LIKE THE CORPORATIONS and our Government becoming nothing other than MONEY HUNGRY??? LISTEN TO ALL OF YOUR LOYAL LISTERNS WE DO NOT NEED ANOTHER ROCK 'N ROLL STATION!

-Kristi Lauchstedt

Bob · 6 months ago

Having been a listener to your smooth jazz station since it's inception, this new format change means I will not be listening to your station any more. I can find your new music format on about 20 other Bay Area stations. It bores me. I will be looking for new jazz to listen to elsewhere.

Sherri · 6 months ago

Everything always boils down to the almighty buck, too bad that some really good music and artists will be overlooked by the Bay Area radio stations, since they do not fit the mainstream, therefore no money in advertising. Looks like the Pacific northwest is the place to be, at least for now they still have KWJZ on their airwaves and I wondered why all the smooth jazz artist are touring either in the Pacific Northwest or So Cal, why stop by here when you get no support.
Amazing that another old rock station is what pays the bills...I thought we had more diversity than that.....

Nina · 6 months ago

A sad day indeed. It was so nice to wake up to smooth jazz. I guess I'll need to find something else. A shame jazz music isn't as lucrative as rock. I won't be listening to KKSF on the radio anymore. How many Band stations does the SF area need? Now I'll need to spend money I really don't have to purchase an alarm clock with HD radio.

sue · 6 months ago

I am in total shock!!! I have been listening to KKSF forever - the only station I tune in. I have gone to your concerts, smooth Jazz brunches, etc. I am really upset that you changed the format of the station and didn't notify us loyal fans in advance. I truly think you should re-consider this decision and go back to smooth jazz ASAP.

Peter Furlotte · 6 months ago

I was just on my way home and heard Sweet Home Alabama and thought I and the wrong station on. Not sure what you folks are thinking, but I'll never listen to your station again. Loved the old format though.

Jeannie · 6 months ago

You took the best station off the air. You have ruined radio. Are they on hd?
I have listened to KKSF for 22 yrs. Now how do I get jazz in my car. BAD CHOISE. ADULTS NEED MUSIC TOO.

Jim of Concord · 6 months ago

I have listened for some years and there isn't a station quite the same as Smooth Jazz KKSF. The internet streaming is deficient in that the author, song and album information is absent. At least add this information to the stream. I will miss the jazz personalities too as that adds something important to my jazz world. I understand that this is a business, but radio is how we casual listeneres are informed of new songs, new albums, and new artists--and events like the Jazz event at the Pavilion in Concord each August. Feeling a little hammered. Sorry to see you go. It was good while it lasted.

Birdie Leigh · 6 months ago

I am very unhappy that the best station was taken off the air. I would like to know why as the message is not to satisfaction. Why are the good stations with good music being taken away? This is just senseless to me. Will there be another station with smooth jazz. Maybe its time we just listen to CD and not the radio, sorry I am just upset about this.

Jeannie · 6 months ago

There is enough junk on the radio already. Do you really think we need ANOTHER rock station??? Please bring the jazz back. People don't listen to rock forever. They grow up to jazz. Why have you gone backwards??

Marilyn · 6 months ago

I feel sick. I feel I have lost a friend. I have listened loyally for 20, and I thank you for those good times, but I won't be listening in the car anymore. I need that smooth music.

Dumped · 6 months ago

lowsy moove guys. there's more than enough cheap classic rock stations on the air, now there's no good jazz. Thanks for only following the money, hope it goes badly for you

gret · 6 months ago

I already miss KKSF smooth jazz!!!!! Imagine my shock, when I hit my radio button for 103.7, thinking I might hear some Stevie Wonder, George Benson etc.. and some generic classic rock song is playing from Journey!?

If you're going to have a classic rock station, why not play some deep cuts? I listening for 30 minutes driving home, really boring.

Katrina Smith · 6 months ago

You just lost a few listeners. I told my friends this afternoon that KKSF is no longer Smooth Jazz and word spread like wildfire. You just lost about 5 listeners. Too bad. I've been listening to KKSF smooth jazz since you came on the airwaves. What a stupid decision! I won't wish you luck with your new format. I want The Band to fail.

Wayne K · 6 months ago

What a loss! We will miss your presence in the Bay Area. Sometimes business just dosen't make sense. I can't believe this new format is more popular here???

Loretta James · 6 months ago

Can you please give me an alternative jazz station?
Please?? Since you've pulled my heart and soul right out of me!
I am extremely upset!! All my life I've listened to smooth jazz. Bring it back or give me another station.

mindy · 6 months ago

What a terrible decision..... I most definately will take your radio # out of my programmed channels... I will not listen to this ROCK station - that's all the SF area needs is another ROCK station. It's sad that SF cannot maintain decency in music like NYC's JAZZ CD 101.9 who has an appreciation for good tunes - not noise.... I hope this station goes out -- it's disgusting............... Terrible Terrible decision Executives !@

Jen · 6 months ago

what a sad, sad day for jazz and all the people who will now be deprived of good music. The bay area needs more rock and roll stations about ask much as they need more smog.

Jan · 6 months ago

This is a really sad day for bay area jazz listeners. There is nothing that even comes close to smooth jazz in the area. I tuned in on the way homefrom work and the first song I heard was about cocaine!!!t The new format seems to be the same as other stations that already exist.... very bad choice in format!!!
I will miss KKSF and am not interested in listening to the Band....

bassflamenco · 6 months ago

I'm so angry! this was the best radio station that ever air on the air waves. KKSF Save my life!! I"m also a original listener back 20 years ago the first song I heard on KKSF was Acoustic Alchemy Red Dust &Spanish Lace.. Change my life.. I been to most of your early years concerts.

Even artist that you no longer would give air time too, yet you had them as big headliners for your parties. I remember being at your first Angel Island party Philippe Sasse and Paul Taylor. I took my whole family on that day for a nice picnic and we all watch the Blue Angels fly over the concert stage. KKSF was simply the bay area best community for families, friends, and guess that we brought along to enjoy the sounds of smooth jazz that change all of our daily lives. We will missed and Love all the great disc jockeys and employees that show up everyday to work at KKSF and help make our world a little better for that day!!

KKSF 103.7 RULES!!!

Rev. Linda · 6 months ago

This afternoon as I drove from a patient's home back to the office, I pressed Button 3 on the car radio and heard a God-awful song that I knew couldn't be KKSF. I double and triple checked the station setting; it was 103.7. Then I thought the signals got crossed somehow. Once at home, I heard that same "not KKSF" music on the house stereo. Shaken, I went to your web site and found this horribly bad news. I know "it's a business" but I wish we had received some warning. This feels like a sudden death in the family. So long to all the deejays I've grown to enjoy and love. So sad!

jonathan · 6 months ago

In 1987 I fumbled onto 103.7 while as a listener of 102.9 and never went back. That was 22 years ago. Today I thought the radio station had been changed. I am absolutly shocked and saddend. The music of KKSF truley signified the feeling of home here in the bay area. I will miss this music that inspired me in my youth and young adult years.

Cecelia Crosby · 6 months ago

I'm very disturbed by your decision without any warning of removing such soothing wonderful jazz from the air-waves, for a moment I thought someone switched my station, I dont like your new format, its very very sad that times change but JAZZ never will, PLEASE re-think your decision and COME BACK!! PLEEEEZE COME BACK!! there will NEVER be another KKSF!! I dont like the other Jazz stations, their jazz sounds like a Bunch of instruments thrown together with NO beat, nothing mellow like KKSF!! what a shame!! :o{

Elizabeth · 6 months ago

OMG.. We're having dinner to our usual smooth jazz and had to check the dial... and it changes!!! Kids like it and we do love what you're currently playing. But then again after a long day of work and commuting will it be the same???? RIP KKSF....Matt and Liz will truly miss you..........................

Rick Ellis · 6 months ago

i don't understand the economic considerations, there are tens of thousands of loyal jazz fans in the bay area.

shame on you either way.

BLee · 6 months ago

Very sad that KKSF changed the format as it was this station that got a lot of folks interested and appreciating the various artist smooth jazz had to offer. I'm changing the dial . . . sorry, perhaps KCSM or hopefully something similar here in the Bay Area.

You mentioned it is a business, however who's brain trust thought of this? Very sad and quite disappointed. The station was a fixture in San Francisco.

Sharon Wilson · 6 months ago

I was shocked and disappointed to learn that you had to make the hard decision to let KKSF off the air. That was the one true radio station that we could rely on to listen to good soothing music everyday, especially after a hard day of work. My husband has just recently become a big jazz fan and loved listening to your radio station. Please return some other type of Jazz station to the airwaves. We cannot listen to you on-line in the car.

Henry Villarreal · 6 months ago

I don't remember the annoucement this morning from the two people that do the show from 5am to 9am. Also the Misteres voice that comes on and approve it and just changes the song... I want to know more. I have listen to KKSF Jazz station for the last 15 year at least. I listen when I'm a sleep ,waking up, at work, evening during dinner and sleep time again. Also the weekend shows the top 20. I will it has been Jazz Sensation all the way! thank to all the DJ for making it happen . HV

Carmen Rutlen · 6 months ago

I kept looking at my dial to see if I was on the right station. It didn't sound like KKSF. And then I found out you changed your format. I know it's business and you guys have every right to make a living. I own an ad agency and no one understands the tough times more than me. I thought you were doing great, but I guess not. I've been listening to you since you were $30 a spot! (I bought a few flights also.) I'm sorry to see you go, I'll miss you. I wish you all the best and if this new format doesn't work out... heck, I'd love to see you back with your jazz format...and maybe, just maybe, you could find a good ad agency to help you make your jazz station...really, really, really successful. (Did I mention I own a really, really, really good ad agency?) Seriously, the best to all you folks for having created a station that was like no other. You are, each and every one of you, a huge success! You really do rock!!!!! Thanks for all the great music and the passion you put into delivering those great jazz beats to us, your loyal listeners. (Heart) Carmen

nerissa · 6 months ago

What a great disappointment! It'll be hard to get over this. You have been the ONLY jazz station in the bay area and I have been a loyal listener. I feel betrayed when suddenly, this afternoon, your music genre changed to rock. I know you have to make a business decision but I don't believe this was a good move. You just killed the spirits of smooth/contemporary jazz lovers and would be competing with too many rock stations...this was a wrong move.

Demara · 6 months ago

this is horrible news!! there is no other Smooth Jazz station close by.

Les · 6 months ago

Oh man, your station had such a great variety of jazz music. Where do we listen now???
The BAND's music is OK but I was in a different place listening to KKSF.
Keep me posted on your return to the air.

mkf2005 · 6 months ago

What a terrible decision on you Executives part... You've definately lost my support by changing this into a ROCK station - which we do not need !@ The NYC JAZZ CD 101.9 streams fine music continuously - it's very sad & disgusting that SF cannot have a decent station to listen to for music continuously. I hope this station does not live on. It is truly disgusting.... This shows your real appreciation for all the fan support all these years what we've done to keep you in business & you do this to us??????????

R. LoBianco · 6 months ago

Mr. Erickson:

My family and I are deeply, deeply disappointed. KKSF has been a part of our lives for so many years--we love the smooth jazz format. And I know for a fact that this station enjoys a wide demographic in the Bay Area and beyond. There is no logic in canceling this format; it is economically difficult in every market right now, but your job is to hold on until the downturn passes. And it will.

The countless fans of this station have been loyal and very supportive, and we did not deserve this--nor did the deejays, the jazz musicians who count on KKSF, or the entire jazz community of the Bay Area who now have no local voice. Now, where is your loyalty?

Perhaps you think it's ok for Clear Channel to continue to pull long-time, community-based, quality programming out from under fans who count on it? You should not have given up without a huge fight, for all our sakes. And if you did fight and it didn't matter to the Clear Channel entity, we are not surprised. We have never been happy that they owned KKSF 103.7, or any other Bay Area station. It's a souless conglomerate that knows nothing of what local listeners want--it's all about the advertisers, the money.

You can let Clear Channel know that my family and I (and all the friends I know) will not be listening to any station owned by them, nor supporting any of their advertisers. We're done.

Again, the ending of 103.7 KKSF is a massive disappointment to so many people. We wholehearted thank Miranda, Maria, and all the staff, and wish them continued success in radio--they are the best.

Sincerely,
Roman and Parisa LoBianco

Shar · 6 months ago

Why you did this? I was so surprised that my favorite station is gone while I was driving> I though that something was wrong with my radio. This is a big loss and we cannot enjoy your music while driving anymore.

Nik · 6 months ago

Today was the first time I turned off my radio because I couldn't find anything to listen to. Honestly, my daily commute will never be the same. KKSF, you will be missed!

P.S.: The song playing on your internet station while I am typing this is "When can I see you again?"

riker · 6 months ago

i dont like your choice of music. The bone w hat the!!!!.

Ronald Phillips · 6 months ago

I've already deleted 103.7 from all of my pre-sets.

HJ Harris · 6 months ago

Image my surprise when I got into my car this afternoon and did not hear my smooth jazz. Did I have the right station, I did but it was now 103.7 the band. What a mistake this is, no I do not like it and I will not listen to or support the band. My company blocks steaming and I can’t steam in my car so what go does that do. I think you new direction is wrong and hope when that is seen the jazz will be back.

Thomas Hendricks · 6 months ago

What a huge disappointment.....you have lost two listeners, my wife and I....Oh!, where's Miranda?

jay shalhoob · 6 months ago

I can't believe it...jumped into my car all of a sudden there is this crap on the radio...thought my 19 yr old daughter had used my car and changed the station...hit the #1 on the selector (kksf, or so I thought) and nothing changed.

so long kksf, you lost a loyal listener and supporter

Dayna · 6 months ago

I have listened to KKSF since day one, when I was still in my single days living in Marin County. Now, I am married with 2 daughters and live in Walnut Creek. KKSF is the only station me and all my friends listen to. I think you've made a HUGE mistake. I listened to the Band all day today and it sounds exactly like all the other 5 stations my husband listens to, same old, same old. I will need to search the air waves for another smooth jazz format...I may have found one in the 90's already. You need to remember that the world can be a crazy, noisy, distracting place and we working moms need a place to relax our ears and minds. that's what KKSDF gave me. A relaxing place to escape. I'll especially miss Sunday Mornings. Good-Bye to an ole' friends. it's like saying farewell to my favorite pair of jeans and all the sweet memories that go with them.

Dan Moreno · 6 months ago

Love smooth jazz but today (5/18), late afternoon, it switched to 70s rock. What happened?

Scott · 6 months ago

Wow I flipped the dial and thought I made a mistake. This is the end of an era. Sorry but after listening it a bit, I gotta say The Band sounds like a half a dozen other stations in the market - nothing new. I hope it gets better.

Jon · 6 months ago

Huge disappointment. Another crap station in a saturated market. Now where do we go to reduce road rage, huh?! Just what we needed... Will definitely NOT be listening to what's left. Adios.

Shirlee · 6 months ago

I was disappointed all day with the music selection and could not figure out why the music was so bad. I did not realize that my favorite radio station was gone, I listened to the present station for the first and last time today. What a huge loss for music lovers. The music that I heard today was extremely irritating and not at all conducive to a business establishment. In addition, I always leave the radio on for my dog on 103.7 and now I will have to make a CD set for him to listen to when I am gone.

Arlen Snagg · 6 months ago

The station never was the same after Clear Channel bought it. It died a slow and painful death. May the KKSF we remember (1987-1998) be what lingers in memory.

HJ Harris · 6 months ago

Image my surprise when I got into my car this afternoon and did not hear my smooth jazz. Did I have the right station, I did but it was now 103.7 the band. What a mistake this is, no I do not like it and I will not listen to or support the band. My company blocks steaming and I can’t steam in my car so what go does that do. I think you new direction is wrong and hope when that is seen the jazz will be back.

mark weaver · 6 months ago

I'm sure i will speak for most of your listener's......" What a terrible mistake you're making, and what i've listened to so far, Man it suck's!!!!! But the up side to this is i will definantly be spending more time at either " Yoshi's" So here's one more listener gone.....And you all were doing well, sure most of the other big name artist are promoting their on stuff so their not paying for air time, but i know you guys could have figured out how to get paid and still play their music...yeah this station will be missed......C-Ya!!

mc · 6 months ago

I don't want to listen to "the band". I want "Smooth Jazz." Where can I go to listen to jazz on my fm radio?

Scott Amoroso · 6 months ago

Our family is extremely disappointed about this unannounced change. I've been listening to KKSF Smooth Jazz for the past 17 years, and passed it along to my wife, 12 and 9 year old daughters, and numerous friends and family members. I've seen this scenario before, and unforntunately chasing profit has always ended with either bankruptcy or a station of the month situation. Well, other than KFOG, and ocasionally KLLC, there's really no reason to listen to the radio unless I want to hear commercials. My nine year old is trying to figure out what she'll listen to at night when she lays in bed. Bummed in San Mateo...
Scott

Brian Lucena · 6 months ago

Count me out as a listener. To expect jazz music listeners to lower their collective IQs to listen to rehashed garbage is as dumb an idea as the music you're now playing.

Sayonara

Susan · 6 months ago

What a disapointment this is! My husband and I as well as many many of our friends will miss our Smooth Jazz KKSF music. Without warning, we turned on the radio to discover "The Band". We hope you will discover this has been a huge mistake and bring back what was quality music for smooth jazz listeners. There are already many rock stations to choose from and now we are left with nothing like we had enjoy rock too, but nothing can ever take the place of the format we always could count on with your previous smooth jazz selections. Will have to find something else to listen to now.

Victor and Susan Easley

Dan Moreno · 6 months ago

Just got through reading the other posts after I posted a question about what happened to the smooth jazz. No more 103.7 for me.

Cheryll Grover · 6 months ago

I am completely crushed! I have been listening for WELL over 20 years if that's possible. I remember my dear good friends that turned me on to this type of jazz and to this station, and now they have moved on years ago. But I always had the music to keep the memories alive.
This music was the island in a never ending storm of what lies on our radio and television "air waves". I will continue to stay contected by listening on line whenever I can but that's not at my disposal all day and no matter where I am. I can't believe my loyalty really didn't count, just the market research. Which probably catered to the younger generation in somes ways, and who knows what happens to the baby boomers like myself. I found myself singing to the old music that replaced the smooth jazz, but it didn't reach my mind. It was a dull repitition of days off head bouncing and dirnking too much. Not the classic style of Dave Cozz or any other of those incredible musicians, which to my current knowledge, there is now no radio outlet to find them. I will be desperately looking for them though.
I'm sorry to send you my complaints while you are making decisions that obviously are meant to stay in "business" which indeed your are. It's just that my generation would have called that a sell out...but there's much more at stake than just that. Thank you for bringing the wonderful station that was KKSF to me and everyone else who DID take this station to heart. I know it was a heartfelt endevour by many over those many years.

Deirdre · 6 months ago

I loved the Smooth Jazz and wish that you will come back...never will I listen to The Band. No jazz in the Bay Area...how sad. You should have done a survey with those who listen to the station and see how we felt about the upcoming change. You would have been very surprised! Your market research sucks! And the whole team should be fired!

John · 6 months ago

What a loss and a sad day for bay area smooth jazz fans.

No.... I will not listen to your "new" rock format.

I am pissed !

Cindy · 6 months ago

This is such a disappointment! I loved KKSF, it was my way to unwind on my drive home from work! You will be missed!!! So sad!!!

When I got in my car tonight and heard "Sweet Home Alabama" I knew right away something was wrong!!!

Are there any other smooth jazz stations in the Bay Area?

John B · 6 months ago

I am also shocked and disappointed. While I am also a fan of classic rock, there are other stations I go to for classic rock. KKSF was the one station I go to for smooth jazz. No matter what kind of day I am having, it was alays nice to turn on KKSF's smooth jazz to relax and unwind. Sunday morning's with KKSF have been a family tradition for years, and the Sampler for Aids music have been a staple for our house parties.

I think you have just lost a loyal listener, and his family. How's that for demographics?

Patrick Harrod · 6 months ago

Reach right in and rip my heart out! I understand that radio is a business and we all need to make money. What will happen to your loyal listeners? Some will try to change their demographic and accept the new music line-up. Others will feel angry, betrayed, out of sorts. They will push their FM preset, their eyes will dart between the frequency display and the road. Over and over until like me they looked on their portable computing device for the answer to this catastrophe.
No it's okay, I understand, This is the way of the world as I know it. Why was there no warning, nostalgic yet uplifting radio spot to prepare your customers for your closing. You could have done something to ease us into your absence. What a waste. I am not angry, really, good luck

R Salas · 6 months ago

I am floored. I was about to call the station to inquire about an artist I heard this past sunday. I guess I won't be able to do that anymore. I've listened to the station throughout high school and college. Some things just don't make sense.

jack · 6 months ago

this is sad news - - what a great station KKSF-FM was! I grew up with it!

I won prizes, learned of new artists, talked with on air personalities, attended the Holiday concerts, and found the music made my days go smoother for so many years.

NO MORE DAVE KOZ? WHAT A LOSS!

the sampler CD program has raised so much money for AIDS research!

how can this format be gone from the FM airways?
Without KKSF-FM, San Francisco is a lesser place to live . . .

are there more samplers available for sale?
if so, please let me know!

Matt · 6 months ago

I'm speachless! I thought something was wrong with my radio. Where was KKSF Smooth Jazz? I'm very disappointed and left wondering where I will get the same jazz music, concert info, AIDS Relief CD's, etc. It's really too bad you were forced into making this kind of decision. KKSF was the ONLY station I listened to. I'm very sorry to see you go!

Dennis Bettencourt · 6 months ago

I think it is a horrible decision. I have listened to the station for about 15 years. It is my favorite because of the type of music you played-soothing, smooth, instrumental, great artists, etc. I was driving home from work today and couldn't believe the change. Who does your staff research? Another sign of catering to the 21-40 group. There wasn't even a warning-you just up and left.I got on line tonight as I felt something was up. What good does the internet do when you are in a car? Now where do I go to listen to that type of music? I am disappointed and will not listen to the music you are playing.l I am age 58- old school, mellow, romantic and loved the music as it was smooth, mild and comforting. Now where do I go to listen to that? I wish you luck......
Very disapponted
Dennis

Gierk · 6 months ago

Great, way to go. I will now go out and buy XM Sirius and load up my Ipod. You have encouraged me to be my own program director. You radio guys just don't get it. You flip formats to Rock? Let me tell all the loyal listeners why you flipped. The loyal listeners aren't fooled by lame advertisers. They don't hear a commercial and run out and buy a product. And that's not good for business now is it Micheal? Radio has been consolidated to death. The suits have fired some of the best radio talent across this country to save a buck because the suits haven't figured a way to address emerging technologies. Kids with disposable income aren't listening and why would they. Which is why this rock flip isn't going to work. Don't spam my fake email!

John · 6 months ago

WHY? You owe us, your loyal fans, and explanation !!!

WHY? WHY? WHY?

I feel abandoned and betrayed.

This sucks.

Kari Browne · 6 months ago

WTF, this sucks! Who does your research, some stoner who still listens to Frampton Comes Alive? I can't believe you think this new format is going to build much of a listener base with any kind of disposable income, it's absurd. You really can't replace a station with loyal, long term listeners with a computer generated pile of crap featuring no live on air talent and pre-recorded blather.
Hey, it's time to graduate from high school and listen to real music, you boobs.
I guess the media really has been taken over by corporate America. I'll be over
at 91.1 from now on, the home of real jazz, and real people.

Kathy J. · 6 months ago

I was so shocked when I got into my car to go home tonight - I thought I had pushed the wrong button - now I guess I will go full time listening to Sirius - I will miss the local traffic updates. . .

Carlos · 6 months ago

Whta a mistake to take this music off the air. I once again loose muisc that I Iove

Keisha · 6 months ago

Wow. What a disappontment I got today, One minute listening to Dave Koz's Shown and the next minute the beetles. I am in an age group that typically doesnt listen to this station. But learned to truely love this genre of music because of this station. There is a station for rap/Hip hop, One for oldies, actually several for oldies as well as several for rock both alternative and classic...Why another classic rock station? I can go toThe Bone for that. Where do I go for jazz??? There is no other station. Denst make sence. There was 1 jazz station and several rock stations so what sounded good to the research department that made "this" happened. How will other young people learn to love a beautiful genere of music?

Wow

James Ryan · 6 months ago

Mr. Erickson:

Don't K-FOG, the Bone, KISS, and 4 other stations cover that market? Remember KSAN? They tried the switch but it ultimately didn't work.

I suspect that I'll have to listen to Watercolors now on XM until some other local FM destination picks up your format.

I enjoyed the station for 20 years. Good luck!

Another James Ryan

Ralph · 6 months ago

I was terribly disappointed when I turned the radio on in my car and I did not hear the smooth jazz that I was anticipating. How awful another source of sanity and serenity gone.

Laura · 6 months ago

My heart is broken... I have listened to KKSF for twenty years and have enjoyed every minute. It is the best station in the San Francisco-Bay Area. We have enough rock n roll stations. KKSF has always been a leader in bringing awesome smooth jazz tunes and artist from around the world for us to enjoy. Changing music formats is a bad judgement. Your marketing team does not have a clue. Sorry to see Smooth Jazz disappear, I hope the powers that be will reconsider. BRING BACK KKSF SMOOTH JAZZ.

kevin · 6 months ago

I Can not belive in san francisco no smooth jazz station? I don't wanna a rock & roll station again !!!!! U will loss all ur fans. no more kksf

Cheryl · 6 months ago

I am SO SO SO disappointed. What will we do without our smooth jazz. More subscriptions to SIRRUS I guess.

E. J. Delli Gatti · 6 months ago

Dear Mr. Erickson,

It is with Great Disappointment that I'm writing you this E-mail....Needless to say, I was SHOCKED this morning expecting to hear the familar sounds of "Smooth Jazz" KKSF.......What I heard instead, was GARBAGE!!!!!!! What (extensive) market research did you do and whom did you contact????? After 20 years of Smooth Jazz in the Bay Area, you took the LOW ROAD with fans!!!!!!......There was NO ANNOUNCEMENT THAT THE PROGRAM WAS CHANGING and that you were creating "The Band".......Sorry, I won't be listening.........

Gary · 6 months ago

This decision is pathetic. You've made a terrible business decision. What a shame.

David Jensen · 6 months ago

I'm not the least bit happy about the change. This a BIG disappointment.

LL · 6 months ago

I turned on the radio for my commute home today to listen to the soothing sounds of KKSF only to learn that they are gone - how extremely disappointing! For 20 years, I have listened to the station thoroughly enjoying the DJs & the musical selections. The Band just doesn't fill the ticket, expecially after listening for an hour...Can anyone recommend a good jazz station like the former KKSF??

KKSF Friend · 6 months ago

To Mr. Michael Erickson,

Your market research NEVER called or emailed me. Not only am I shocked, but I am angry that you have done this. Now there is truly nothing worth my time on the radio.

KKSF was my "peace" away from it all and now you have taken it away.

The disappointment is beyond words.

Enjoy your "theband" while you compete with all the other garbage stations out there.

Sincerely,
A loyal former KKSF listener

Sue G · 6 months ago

Doing away with jazz just sucks. Listening to Dave Koz, Chris Botti and such makes my commute much less stressful. I had the misfortune to listen the "The Band " before I realized you had changed the format. I won't be tuning in any more.

Butch Furtado · 6 months ago

Oh that's it. Now you're just another lousy oldies channel that plays garbage rock from the 70's and 80's. Like the bay area needs another channel like that. What happens to Ramsey Lewis and Karen Williams? I guess there's no reason for me to listen to this station anymore. I can hear the crap you're going to play on several other channels. What a shame. I'd just like to know who's idiotic idea was this. Whoever thought of this idea should be working at a car wash or flipping burgers at McDonalds. Thanks for all the years I supported you. Actually thanks for NOTHING!!!!

Butch Furtado

Omar Thude' · 6 months ago

Hi, I have been listening every day and every night for years and I can not believe that this morning I was listening to the greatest music on earth, then I turn the radio on again and some random station was on. I was very saddened and will be till another station can play even half the Jazz you played. I will miss the personalities and the info as well. Hopefully you will come back as a strong Jazz influenced station once again very soon.

claudia whitman · 6 months ago

I have listened to this station for many years. I was tuned to this station just a few minutes ago and heard the most awful sound and have now learned that Smooth Jaz z no longer exists. The sound from the the band made me rush to to stereo and change the station.

Sad, sad, sad. I am extremely disappointed that the best music station on radio no longer exists.

Brand Kahler · 6 months ago

You listened to an mba (purposefull small letters) and you will lose. Your new venue "SUCKS". I know of about a dozen people who will not listen to your new station venue. Thank God for KCSM.

Jeni · 6 months ago

Clearly this is a huge blow to all the listeners and fans of KKSF-FM. The LAST thing the bay area needed was another rock station. Im sorry but your market research sucks if there even was one.
I sobbed on my way to work to find out my beloved KKSF was gone. First KBLX and now you. The station will truly be missed.

Jacquie T · 6 months ago

I've been an appreciative listener to KKSF since day #1. No more smooth jazz and nice mid day interviews with great musicians. BOO HOO. I'm sad.
This morning I listened to Basia, this afternoon to Led Zeplin? I'm real sad.
Oh well it'll be cd's for me at work from now on. I'll really miss Sunday mornings with KKSF, newspaper and coffee. Good luck to all who made my favorite station what it was for 20 wonderful years.
JacquieT

Butch Furtado · 6 months ago

Bring back Ken Jones..........Michael, you stink!

EastBayJazzGirl · 6 months ago

This is absolutely revolting. We DO NOT NEED another rehash rock-n-roll
"soundtrack of my life" station. Ack. This was tried awhile back - anyone remember the MAX or whatever it was? Lasted maybe 6 months. Who on earth (or whatever planet they are from) did your market research? They are wrong on this one. I cannot play a .com station in my car... and that is true for many people. I will be turning off the radio for good and loading up my 12-CD changer to listen to truly good music from now on.

Sheesh, what a week. First Wayman, now this.

KD · 6 months ago

Devestated! The one thing I could count on to sooth and uplift my soul in the morass of garbage out there.

I'm incredulous that your market researchers found that you could do better as an also ran rock station.

There's no other station with this music--where do we go now?

Cathy · 6 months ago

I am very disappointed in your decision - to change to a rock station that plays the same music as every other rock station in town makes absolutely no sense. I will not waste my time with your new station, and as I listened to KKSF most often while driving, will not be able to follow KKSF online.

This is a sad day for SF radio - hope that your corporate management enjoys being just like everyone else. . .

j · 6 months ago

how could you leave? now the bay area has no smooth jazz radio. i am EXTREMELY disappointed and dimayed.....

Brian Mullen · 6 months ago

At 3pm, about 30 seconds into "The Beattle's", "A Day in a Life", which is one of the best songs of all time, I was enjoying the song, but thinking, "Hey, this is not KKSF's format, did Ringo or Paul just Die and they are doing a one song Tribute?!

I graduated in 1984, so I grew up on bands such as Van Halen, Journey, Scorpions and Classic Rock, but really started to branch out in 1985 when I first heard SADE, "Smooth Operator".

Your station is responsible for me knowing the names of Artist's I never would have.

It was your station that turned me into a smooth Jazz Fan, Orthodox Jazz is Not Smooth enough to listen to all day, and this is the only station that we play in my office which has 4 radios. It was the only station that was appropriate for a professional environment such as Financial Services, so it was mandated that all 4 radio's be in synch to KKSF.

This would not be so bad if there was another station in the Bay Area that I could turn to, to replace it... but there are No others with the same format. I would think having this market cornered, there would be enough fans to keep 103.7 Alive!

They say things come in 3's. On Friday it was Wayman, Monday KKSF, I hope there isn't another casualty around the corner.

Brian David Mullen

Bob C. · 6 months ago

I discovered KKSF in 1987. Was that your first year on the air ? I heard the guitars , saxes , and piano play and I WAS HOOKED ! I've been listening ever since . Tonite on the drive home from work I hit the tuner expecting to here Peter White or Russ Freeman . What a shock ! Warren Zevon singing "Werewolves Of London " ! No slight to Warren but that wasn' t what I was looking for . And then it hit me , my favorite radio station has become a victim of the economic times. A sad day for the Bay Area . YOU WILL BE MISSED !

Mary Tresmontan · 6 months ago

I am truly heart broken and disappointed in the change at KKSF. I have been listening for 20 years!!! It will be such a void in my everyday life not to be able to hear smooth jazz, at home or in my car.PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE reconsider what you have done.
I was always a "Loyal KKSF Listener". Now I'm a Truly Disappointed KKSF Listener

Mary Tresmontan

David · 6 months ago

What a shame! I have been a loyal listener from the beginning and am extremely disappointed that KKSF, as we know it, is gone. I am a business owner and understand numbers; I simply cannot believe that the support hasn't been there over the years to warrant continued SMOOTH JAZZ.

Matt · 6 months ago

Music that I would unwind to is gone, , new format makes me tense, I hope you re-evaluate, A night sky and no jazz music.

Mary · 6 months ago

I am shocked and saddened at the end of KKSK-smmoth jazz-103.7. I have been listening to kksf from the beginning 1987?? I can not believe that you think someone would rather listen to THE BAND, 80's type music, as if that hasn't been done before. You are making a huge mistake. HUGE MISTAKE!

Smoothie · 6 months ago

I was really sad to hear that KKSF will be going off the air. This is tragic. I moved from the SF Bay Area 2.5 years ago to Portland and the same thing happened to the smooth jazz station here. Now there is one less reason to move back to CA for. I find it difficult to comprehend how the smooth jazz listeners cannot support KKSF. From the events that I attended, KKSF listeners are mature and financially well-off. You should be able to rely on their support and sponsorship. I'm not sure what kind of music the BAND will be playing but I don't see how teens and rap lovers would do any better at generating income? This is truly a dark day for smooth jazz fans in the SF Bay Area. My condolences to all of you. You might as well move to Portland and get rained on 80% of the time.

EDaley · 6 months ago

I am shocked and so sadden by this change! I look forward to starting my day with Smooth Jazz and it gets me through the day!

This is a big loss and really a shame!

Ange Taylor · 6 months ago

This really, really sucks! Hopefully a comeback will be made for those of us who enjoy this particular type of music entertainment!

mike · 6 months ago

i am truly shocked and extremly dissapointed. that my favorite radio station. who i listened to for 20yr. at work and at home is no more. i have been a faithful and loyal listener. i am truly shocked.

John · 6 months ago

What a mistake changing your program.

Guy · 6 months ago

i tuned in today and frankly was *shocked*. i mean, i love my rock but i *need* my jazz. it's already bad enough that it's so hard to find *classic* jazz, and now smooth jazz is gone too?!? WTF?!? what am i supposed to listen to now? this appears to be a ClearChannel decision and has nothing to do with listeners whatsoever. as a national coorporation, they have no clue as to what listeners locally want and expect. FAIL, hugely disappointed.

1965 · 6 months ago

What the hell is wrong with this stations management? Incase my first comment didn't get through, smooth jazz was the reason I started listening to this station in the first place. There is already a station that plays old worn out 60s and 70s rock music. Bring back the Jazz and until you do I will not listen to this crap your playing now. Who ever decided to make this change needs to be FIRED!

Darrell · 6 months ago

This was one of the most pathetically handled switches imaginable. The management should be ashamed! I would imagine you'll not only lose your loyal listenership, but won't acquire the pabulum listening troglodytes you're vying for. Not that the music you’ve been playing all day is bad, just that the listeners that I believe you’re trying for are already being served by a much more intelligent management.

john · 6 months ago

thanks for the 20 years of smooth jazz

Debbie Overstreet · 6 months ago

This change makes me very sad. There is a huge need on our airwaves for soothing rhythms. Although I understand the need at times to change formats in order to make ends meet, I dont always agree. Personally I don't have satelite radio in my vehicle and being able to have choices is important. Those choices are becoming less and less. I wish you luck with your format. I will miss Dave Koz, Miranda and the rest of your team.

Sad in San Jose

Gail Parker-Marshall · 6 months ago

This SUCKS! I didn't get stuck in my teen years and was really happy with KKSF and all that they did! We are out of here!

David Branco · 6 months ago

This is quite a surprise.I would have thought that the on-air personalities would have mentioned someting the weeks prior.This is absolutly terrible,I hope management will change their minds and resume the old format.
For me This is reaaaaaly sad.I have been going through some tough times lately,when I found KKSF on the dial Life was a liitle brighter,my days were easier while listening to smooth jazz.What do I do now get a satilite radio?I sure hope not.
I have seen radio stations go before,I was, stil am from the old school of rock n roll.Those stations come and go,but KKSF was very unique in what it played,I found a geat peace listening to KKSF.I hpoe you bring back the format,PLEASE

Tony Rodrigues · 6 months ago

You've got to be CRAZY... "The Band"??????????????
Who the *&$#@ is going to listen to this stuff... I went to my radio twice today to see if someone had changed the station or something!!!!
Your going to tell me that in a market of 11 million people there's no Smooth Jazz station. Reno even has one!
This is BIG mistake (kinda like Pretty Woman, remember)?
Bye Bye 103.7
MY RADIO JUST WENT OFF!!!

Robert · 6 months ago

To use a crude phrase, but one that seems very appropriate to describe your decision...it sucks! Trading hard-rock, acid-rock for smooth jazz is a deplorable change. I had hoped that your increase of commercials these last 18 months or so would have satisfied your financial appetite.

Jan · 6 months ago

I am soooooooooo shocked I can not grasp it! As many of you, a true listener for 20 yrs. How can I do without my Sunday Morning Oasis!!!!??? This is such a bummer! We need warning before this happens! What a loss!!!!

jazziest26 · 6 months ago

Miss ya' already KKSF. Hurry back!

Allyn Espiritu · 6 months ago

KKSF had the smooth jazz market locked. There is no other station in the Bay Area that compared to It. I am very disappointed that you changed directions. I truly hope that you'd bring it back. You had a great following.

Sabrina · 6 months ago

My husband and I (we're in our 20s) decided to play music from 103.7 exclusively during our wedding dinner session. Mike, there is already a rock station in the Bay Area ("The Bone") that ranks high in Nielsen ratings... there is not enough room for more retro rock stations. How is this this a strategic market move? The SF Market has now been left smooth jazz stationless... what a shame, to say the absolute least. =( Bring back Smooth Jazz 103.7 KKSF.

celia szente · 6 months ago

YOU SUCK! The new Band SUCKS! I've been listening to kksf Smooth Jazz for 20 years! I cannot BELIEVE what you've done! You just lost a loyal listener.

Don B. · 6 months ago

I don't know where to begin. I was listening to Sunday morning oasis yesterday on my way to work (I work every other weekend). They were even still encouraging people to send in a dream set and talking about Greg Adams' "exquisite" 'Burma Road' (I agree). Today I tuned in and heard the Who singing "Who are You"? Good question KKSF. I thought, whoa, something really strange is going on here. I wondered if my tuner was broken in the car. On the way home tonight I heard "Hey You" by Pink Floyd. So nice to have another mundane classic rock station. We already have 107.7. I can't believe they were that much competition to you. I have a huge library of rock CD's. I can listen to almost anything I want, much better than FM rock station formats. I discovered smooth jazz on KKSF about ten years ago and have really come to love it. Too much music is vocal in nature and KKSF turned me on to so many great artists and songs that were more instrumental. And it was so often a great alternative to the other noisy FM stations. If I must stream to get jazz, I can only (for now) listen at my computer. My stereo and car radio only get FM. I am very disappointed there will no longer be a jazz station in SF. At least I have noted the artists and songs I want to add to my collection that I heard on KKSF. Without hearing them on your station, I never would have known. It's been nice knowing you.

Roger · 6 months ago

Hey Clear Channel, what took you so long? It took you the better part of eight years to destroy KKSF, but you finished the job today. This was a much slower, torturous death than most of your massacres, however. You gradually cut the chunks of flesh out of the body...occasionally throwing in a Whoopi Goldberg to throw everybody off...then the body just couldn't survive any longer and today you removed the heart. But your market research has really nailed THE format for the Bay Area! I was wondering just the other day when I'd hear Styx on the radio again. I guess nobody told you about KFRC-FM 106.9, right? Well, pssssst, they tried this format and had to blow it up real good because it did not work. Now, a few months later, Styx. On a new place on the dial. And 103.7 will blow up real good too one day. Congratulations. Job well done. Clear Channel ruins radio stations one at a time. Today it was KKSF's turn. I will not only not listen to "The Band," but I will not listen to the radio. Not any station. None. Period. Happy now?

Rocky · 6 months ago

WHAT A HORRIBLE SHOCK!!!!! This decision most certainly does NOT sit well with this loyal listener. I have polled many of my friends and colleagues and all of us are at a total loss as to just how your market research was conducted. Nobody asked me. KKSF was a one of my favorite radio stations. I will truly miss KKSF.

Kevin · 6 months ago

I'm shocked and upset. I've been listener since I moved to the Bay Area almost 20 years ago. I definitely won't be listening to 103.7 in it's new incarnation as a Rock station.

Diane Meade · 6 months ago

This totally SUCKS! I love smooth jazz. I hate your new Band.

empty music · 6 months ago

Whoever made this decision should be fired!

Robert Main · 6 months ago

To quote a very crude phrase, but one that certainly applies to your decision...It sucks! And what a horrible substitue...hard-rock, acid-rock as an alternative to smooth jazz. I was horrified to find that in the morning, everything was normal, with no mention of this change. Then this afternoon, on the way home to listen to the "noise" you were broadcasting. You can be assured that I along with everyone else that used to listen to your station will not listen to this junk.

I had thought your decision these last 18 months or so to increase the amount of commercials would have satisfied your financial appetite. I guess your research, as you call it, means the Bay Area is left with only punk-rockers interested in listening to music.

As our good ol' govenator would say, "Hasta la Vista...baby!!"

Luisa · 6 months ago

I have never taken the time to write to a radio station before, but because I am so utterly devastated with this change, I am doing so now. KKSF Smooth Jazz helped me relax after an exhausting day of teaching almost 100 students!! I would make breakfast and dinner listening to KKSF. The music just help set the tone for my daily routines and helped me unwind and relax. When friends come to visit, I would have KKSF SMOOTH JAZZ playing in the background. My friends found it soothing and added to the ambience for our gathering. Why, oh why, did you have to change the format? It is with deep sadness and regret that I must now find another station for my listening enjoyment.
Sincerely,
Luisa

Gary E. · 6 months ago

I am sad and outraged by this decision! I've been a loyal fan club listener for well over 15 years! Listening to KKSF Smooth Jazz became part of my life. I will miss Ramsey Lewis in the morning commute and most specially Dave Koz in the afternoons. This is truly a sad day for the Bay Area.

From now on I won't be listening to this station on FM.

KKSF I will miss you dearly... hope you come back...

Dede · 6 months ago

What an absolute, horrible mistake changing your format from wonderful, intelligent MUSIC to yet another oldies station. What the heck???

TOMMY G. · 6 months ago

This kind of radio will be greatley missed. as far as the new radio station
what are you guys thinking??? These are a dime a dozen. Belive I Know
Have been a Music man for 50+ years. What next no KJAZZ NO KKSF
NO MILES,NO HERBBIE, NO RAMSEY.

NOT GOOD.

Nusheen Saadat · 6 months ago

I cannot tell you how disappointed I am in the decision to remove Smooth Jazz and replace it with "The Band." What are you basing this decision on? This was THE ONLY station I listened to. The music was relaxing as well as conducive to working and learning. I even put Smooth Jazz on while my first grade students were coloring!! Please bring Smooth Jazz back, or at least tell us where else we can find it on the radio.

mike singer · 6 months ago

what can be said.........this is a terrible mistake and a loss for smooth jazz radio.

jan · 6 months ago

I'm so disappointed to learn KKSF has changed to a Rock station broadcast. You guys had it kickin with the original format and I will absolutely miss the smooth jazz sounds while working in the office and needing a easy groove while unwinding from the hectic day. BUMMER!

Steve K. · 6 months ago

Oh, no! This is terrible. Just what the Bay Area needs is "another" classic rock station. Playing those old 70s and 80s hair bands -- NOT! Bad decision.

Hopefully another station/company will pickup the Smooth Jazz format. Either that, or it's off to Sirius/XM.

barbara · 6 months ago

What were you thinking?? No warning, no explanation other than its a business? What an insult to your audience.

You had a very loyal following and while I must say I do like rock, it is not a replacement for jazz. I have also been a loyal follower of 91.1. I guess all send more money their way.

M Jurich · 6 months ago

It is a very sad day in the Bay Area that one of the great jazz stations ceases to exist. KKSF smooth jazz was always a pleasure to listen to when I wanted relaxing quiet music. Another great Bay Area radio station has died today.

Celeste Storrs · 6 months ago

As a 40 yo mother, I am floored, disappointed, and saddened by this recent format change.

Though I completely appreciate ALL forms of music, from 97.3 Alice to Classical 102.1 to Live 105.3, 107.7 The Bone, I listened to KKSF Smooth Jazz the most. It was where I could gather my thoughts and destress while listening to some of the best music ever.

Chances are I will not be replacing my preset stations to listen to 'the band', when there are plenty of similar type stations in the bay area which fulfill that space. Bad decision, boys! :(

Sincerely,
Celeste Storrs
Pleasanton, CA

KKSF Fan · 6 months ago

Wow. This really sucks. Why makes the band different from all the other Rock stations. We have been listening for 20 years. My child grew up listening KKSF. I'm sorry but I another rock station won't bring you more revenue stream.

Such a shame. From being number Jazz station to a nobody rock station.

Guy Doss · 6 months ago

I can't think of a rational comment to make, if this is real, it is the stupidest business decision I have ever heard of since the merger of Daimler and Chrysler. Who is doing your market research, Bernie Madoff? It's no wonder that the American economy is in such disarray, we have no competent decision makers. Goodbye KKSF, R.I.P.

Jackie · 6 months ago

I am very disappointed in lsoing the smooth jazz station. I couldn't belive what I was hearing today. Definetly don't like the music and will not be listening.

Nancye · 6 months ago

Oh hell No - I WILL NOT be listening to the new 103.7 - what a shock and a BIG disappointment. At least we have the old samplers and cd players. This new format is not even worth a button on the radio. Please reconsider and bring back the smooth jazz the bay area loves and wants.

no longer listening.

Paul · 6 months ago

In late summer of 1987 KKSF was a new and innovative station, playing artists heard nowhere else. It continued that way for several years, but over the last decade it's been dying on the vine. Every time Clear Channel takes over a station it turns to crap. The final death knell today will not be mourned, at least not around my house. Broadcast radio is pretty much dead these days, and the only Bay Area station that has maintained even a modicum of integrity over the years is KBLX. Even they are but a shadow of their former self, which I once enjoyed in the 80's. If nothing else, the sale of music players will be bolstered.

Jazfan · 6 months ago

This has to be the third worst day in Bay Area radio music history... First KRE of Berkeley, KJAZ of the Bay Area and now KKSF?!!! What happened? Could we at least have a warning in advance? Sheesh!!!

Miles is a Ghost and so am I · 6 months ago

Satellite Radio here I come !

Thomas Atencio · 6 months ago

I am truly sadden and angry for the sudden loss of my station. KKSF has been a part of my musical being since it was first started on Maiden Lane. I couldn’t stand today’s current music and have no plans to continue listening.

Patricia · 6 months ago

My heart is broken....I can't imagine listening to the radio without you!

Mike Croaro · 6 months ago

Really now........Why are all you folks complaining. I've had at leat 10 favorite radio stations dissapear in my lifetime. Get used to it!

Whine! Whine! Whine!

Mike

mario · 6 months ago

the Band sucks!

Jerry Del Castello · 6 months ago

WOW!! What happened? My wife and I have be loyal listeners for over ten years. When we tuned into today there was no smooth jazz, only some music that is played on every other station in the bay area. My wife and I do not like the change..Why was there no notice that the station was going change? Maybe someday the listeners will get to vote on the changes being made...I have about 100k songs on my I tunes play list so I will probally never listen to radio again........See ya

Patricia · 6 months ago

My heart is broken! I can't imagine listening to the radio without you....

MaLou · 6 months ago

All I can say is I can't believe it! I hope someone picks up smooth jazz.

John Pearce · 6 months ago

I'm terribly sorry to see the smooth jazz go away .it was always a refreshing
change amidst a sea of rock and country stations..What you're doing is
no change ,we already have too mamy stations doing close to the same
format . I'll miss the jazz .
take care ,
John P.

piper · 6 months ago

THIS IS BAD MOVE MR. PROGRAM DIRECTER!!!! YOUR BAND IS ANOTHER GENARIC CRAP THAT THE BONE CAN BEAT AND WILL EVERYDAY. WHY WOULD YOU CHANGE YOU HAD NO!!!!!!!!COMPETITION BRING BAck smoothjazzzz!!!!! no you WILL LOOSE MORE MONEY!!!!!!!!!

Patrick Reichert · 6 months ago

WHAT? YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING
As much as I love classic rock, having grown up in the 70s and 80s I am also a huge fan of smoothe Jazz. KKSF is by far the #1 radio station in the bay area in my book. The music you have played on this station is undeniably mood changing. It's great on a sunday morning, saturday evening and frankly we listen to it at dinner and my teenage kids love it. It's just great mood seeting and calming music for any occasion. I can't believe that this programming is changing. I can't tell you how dissapointed I am. I hope you get millions of these types of emails and that they will change your mind and return your programming to smoothe jazz. I, for one will not listen to 103.7 until that happens.

This would'nt be the first time market researchers have been wrong!!!!!!!!

Jack Greenbaum · 6 months ago

stupid decesion I was a loyal listener for most of your 20 years on the air
You've lost me for good

Brooke · 6 months ago

I've kept my car radio on KKAF and dared anyone to change it for more years than I care to remember. I knew something was different when I got in the car this afternoon and began listening to the radio. This music was foreign to my ears. I checked your website when I arrived home and to my dismay, you've changed the format. I hate it ... I will never listen to kksf again -- ever ...I guess it's CDs for me from now on until someone starts up a new jazz or smooth jazz station in the bay area. What a shock and dis-service to this community.

Jen · 6 months ago

I will never listen to this new music THE BAND. What a shame to loose KKSF Smooth Jazz. Please re-consider.

nickie · 6 months ago

We'll be listening to kpoo instead.

ET · 6 months ago

I'm 67 and I love KKSF smooth Jazz, have been listening since before KKSF it went smooth Jazz in 1987
Now that KIDS have the power, I erased the station 103.7. Truly sad, it was the only station I listened to.
It seems ugly pants and ugly fashion have the power, what a sorry state our youth have become.
Sorry to see you go.
ET

SF Native · 6 months ago

Wow ... no notice, no listener feedback solicited, nada. I understand this is a business with revenue goals, but content is still king. And judging by the 30 seconds I just heard on the new "the band", KKSF is more like a court jester and not king. My condolences.

GB · 6 months ago

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guy Doss · 6 months ago

KFOX and KFOG have their own listeners, do you really think that you are going to lure them away? And if not, where are you going to get an audience? You must be up for some kind of golden parachute when your company goes bankrupt. I guess there is always the smooth jazz on the cable music channels. Maybe a satelite radio is in my future, hello Howard Stern.

Callie · 6 months ago

Dear Mr. Erickson,

I was shocked when I tuned in after work today only to discover rock music coming thru my speakers. Extremely disappointed! KKSF smooth jazz is the only station I wake up to in the morning and listen to on my way home from work. Having it on-line only won't help me. I hate the rock format! Good luck with your business.

Joe Kaz · 6 months ago

I personally like both stations. The smooth jazz was wonderful. And now I hope that I have FINALLY found a radio station that plays the music I want. I look forward to more of "the band".

Cheers.

Radek · 6 months ago

no , No ,NO !!! We don't need "the band" , we want Smooth Jazz !!!
Shame !

Laurie · 6 months ago

This is just HORRIBLE!!!!!!
I'm so, so, so disappointed!
FIrst, way too much syndication. Then this.
You've lost me as a listener for sure.
The band?
YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!

SYLVIA G. GARCIA · 6 months ago

THIS IS HORRIBLE! I'M VERY SADDENED...THIS IS NOT HAPPENING...WHAT AM I GOING TO WAKE UP TO...A BUNCH OF NON-SENSE AND NOISE!!!!!


I WANT JAZZ BACK ON THE RADIO!

ESTO NO PUEDE SER! BENDITO! ME HAN QUITADO PARTE DE MI VIDA...I WAS HAPPILY PREGNANT WITH MY YOUNGEST CHILD WHEN I STARTED LISTENING TO KKSF...NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Owen Nelson · 6 months ago

Looks like you stopped posting listener comments since all of us agree that the format change is a really really bad idea! That means you are throwing us away while you are looking for a new audience.... sigh...

karla · 6 months ago

What kind of "exhaustive" market research did you do? There are at least 2 other radio stations in the bay area with soft rock already. KKSF was the only Jazz station. I will never listen to your station and will try to avoid other Clear Channel stations too. I really enjoyed jazz as an alternate to the alternative rock I mostly listen too. This is truely a mistake. Thanks for staying on the internet though. I will listen there.

Kathy · 6 months ago

It is quite disappointing that Smooth Jazz has been replaced. In this time of heightened stress, what better way to relax than with smooth jazz, not rock.

John Silva · 6 months ago

For the past 10 plus years I've relied on KKSF for brilliant smooth jazz on the radio. Ramsey Lewis and Maria Lopez are the best. "The end of an era", is a major understatement. I am stunned and disappointed.

Vanessa A · 6 months ago

This morning on my way to work I was listening to the ONLY radio station that have listened to for the last 20 years - this afternoon on my way home it was gone. I kept checking my stations and couldn't figure out what had happened. Now as I look at your website and see you message I feel like I have lost a best friend. I can't believe what you have done and can't image not having KKSF in my care. It is a very sad day for me.

Michael · 6 months ago

It SUCKS!!!!!

Ashley Survidia · 6 months ago

KKSF has organized so many great things in the community... This is really disheartening. We really don't need another awful rock station. We have about 6 already, it's just unecessary. The great jazz, including new, old, and great soulful hits were so great to listen to and were a great way to enjoy music. This is a mistake, and if you guys think sacrificing great music and a great sense of community for business, money, what have you, you are very mistaken and very foolish.

Tina · 6 months ago

As much as I love rock music, the one thing we don't need in the Bay Area is another rock station. I don't know who did your market research and decided there wasn't a need for a smooth jazz radio station, but I was not pleased by the surprise on tuning to 103.7 in the car this afternoon. No advance notice at all. Apparently there was not enough respect for the smooth jazz fans to let us know in advance what to expect. I really see no difference between what I am now hearing vs KFOG and KUFX. Online streaming is fine at home or work, but I am most displeased about not having the option for the commute.

What gives? KKSF has definitely lost this listener.

Joe Urbina · 6 months ago

It's a grey day, I have listened to KKSF Smooth Jazz since inception. Fine selections and a fine staff to boot. I thought my radio was on the fritz as I tuned to "rockl" from the ol-days, fine but better at the lower end of the dial - if you catch my drift.
KKSF Jazz embraced and epitomized that classy sexy soulfulness that to me is SF, as a native your station was like my daily cup of java or an evening glass of wine and will be sorely missed.
Looks like the bay may lose KCSM also- great...rock-a-billy galor... :(

Bob D. · 6 months ago

As a former resident of the Bay Area now living in Hawaii, I am disappointed to hear that you have changed your format. I return to the SF about 3-4 times a year and always listen to your station while there. I wish we had a smooth jazz station in Honolulu instead of the rock and hip hop that is everywhere. You stood out among all the others. Now some idiot has decided to change the format. Who padded your pocket? Perhaps someday you will wise up and change back when you realize your mistake. Please make an announcement somehow as I will no longer listen to this station since there is nothing that sets you apart from the others anymore.

Gary Dunham · 6 months ago

Personally, I think this is rediculous. I am a Smooth Jazz enthusiast and will miss the line-up. Rock music istations are a dime a dozen in the Bay Area.

Joe · 6 months ago

I'll miss the old KKSF. But then again, what you're playing now is also music I used to like and I guess I still do so I guess your demographic research is right on the money.

Dave · 6 months ago

Sorry to hear you changed formats. I don't know where you went for market research, but you just lost a loyal daily listener. Very unhappy.

greg · 6 months ago

The bay area has enough classic rock, soft rock stations. Had the original KKSF been true to "smooth Jazz" and played more artists like Klugh, Sanborn, Botti instead of 'crap' like Gwyneth Paltrow, I suggest we'd still have a smooth jazz station in the bay area. Honestly, how many Sanborn songs did KKSF EVER play?

maggie · 6 months ago

I was devastated to turn on the radio and you were GONE just like that - I have been a loyal listener for 20 years - I could not believe my ears today....so sad - Hope you are able to keep the SMOOTH JAZZ alive in the Bay Area somehow - we need you and your music - Love and Blessings to all

Jefff · 6 months ago

A very SAD day. Don,t need another rock n roll station we need a good JAZZ station. Market research?? Who were you talking to? Should have asked the people who listened and supported you for the last 20 years. Hope you can be different then the other 20 stations you will be copying!!! Goodluck

Shelley · 6 months ago

While I understand business is business, I am very saddened with the loss of KKSF. I am at a total loss of where I will draw that moment of serenity from on the way to work, during the day, and on that long commute home.

TerryLee · 6 months ago

Since I am a very polite KKSF listener, I would like to gently kick somebody's a#$ for this decision. Just what we need...another 70's band station. I listened for about 10 minutes this afternoon then switched back to KBLX, never to return to 103.7. I understand business decisions; I just hope you find out this one was a very bad one. My best to all the staff at KKSF who we have come to know over the years; take a hike to the executives that made this decision.

peggy oxenford · 6 months ago

I was so disappointed to turn on my radio for the "smooth ride home" tonight, only to be assulted by another rock station. KKIS smooth jazz was unique. I will not be listening to the band.

signed a former listener

stevenshareen · 6 months ago

What a shock driving home without you, Dave. I have enjoyed your talk as much as the music. I will have to keep in touch on line but it will not be the same.

And as for Ramsy and Karen, what are we going to do in the Bay Area? How are we going to get through life without their practical advice... and missing more great music?

Please come back!

Steve Hardy

Dave Tinsley · 6 months ago

Well I'm grateful for the 20 years....hard to believe it has been that long. I wake up every morning listening to KKSF. I like all music (except country) including rock but there's time's when this music hit the spot. Personally sorry the almighty dollar has taken away this little gem. Sad to say I won't be listening anymore.

JazzMan · 6 months ago

Well, what can I say.. your choice... good luck....so smooth jazz folks will just move on to another place...time to do some re-program. I guess 102.9 will pick up some people...hopefully they will play some smooth jazz.

Jim R · 6 months ago

A terrible decision to change formats. This is/was the only Smooth Jazz radio station in the Bay Area. I enjoyed listening to Art Good's JazzTrax on Saturday Evenings and the listened to this station every moment I could get during the weekdays.

Looks like another "Classic Rock" station to go along with 10+ others in the Bay Area.

Way to Go!

Jeannie · 6 months ago

SO NOW, WHERE IS THE NEW HOME FOR THE BAY AREA'S SMOOTH JAZZ?? or is this "THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED"????

JazzMan · 6 months ago

Hmmmm you did what all stations do just change over night ..so your showed no love to the bay area smooth jazz fans.. thanks Michael...hope your fine smooth jazz staff found replacement jobs...they were a nice addition to my smooth jazz listening.

paula · 6 months ago

Thank heavens you are still playing Jazz online! We listen to you from Eugene, Oregon daily......please DO NOT do away with the audio stream..you are what keeps us going up here! Hope all goes well and thank you for your wonderful station!

Molly · 6 months ago

I am shocked that KKSF smooth jazz is gone. No warning! It has been my favorite station for years. I am of the Rock n Roll era, but will not be listening to this new format. I will miss Dave Koz, Trish Bell and many of the other wonderful host that entertained us during the day and evening.

Doris Mosblech · 6 months ago

I'm not sure that I'm very thrilled with the new direction that KKSF has taken. I listened to the music selections this afternoon and frankly, I wasn't impressed. I miss the Smooth Jazz format. Guess I'll have to find another station to listen to.

Jon Cain · 6 months ago

It is very sad when money has to talk and the quality of choices diminishes. More & more younger people who are only experiencing rock and hip hop music will have a more difficult time of finding that more well-rounded personality that comes with life's experiences.
And here's to you Dave Koz! I have thoroughly enjoyed your fun, gentle & kind voice. When I heard your voice on the radio I felt relaxed and ready to settle-in to quality music. I am grateful for your presence. (Please thank your parents for me!)

H. Fong · 6 months ago

Who the heck needs another rock station.. I certainly don't.. What an absolute dumb decision.. Guess you don't want Jazz listeners anymore..

Bye Bye...

Missy · 6 months ago

Your decision stinks! I listened to 'the new KKSF" on the way home from work and I HATE IT! I'll never tune in again!!

Carol · 6 months ago

Thanks KKSF for NOT posting up-to-date comments that I left over 4 hours ago. I will never listen to your station online every again and never listen to your lame "The Band" on the radio. You really screwed your loyal listeners on this one. I am going to set up a blog just to capture everyone's dismay at your stupid decision. Thanks for 20+ years but cutting us off like this today? Priceless.

Betsey terry · 6 months ago

Wow..this is a sad day and almost pathetic.

Why do we need another station like the bone or KFOG? Who did you think WASNT listening to the station?

Jeff Winston · 6 months ago

Noooo!!! I discovered Smooth Jazz a few years ago and could not believe what I had been missing. I can't imagin wheelin' around town without KKSF Smooth Jazz on my radio, Alas, Sunday mornings just won't be the same.

Melanie · 6 months ago

I thought I was getting bad reception as I was coming over Kirker Pass and then my friend call and told me they were playing rock..I went to the website and read about the decision I was devasted. I was listening earlier today..WTH!!!! For those of you in the Pittsburg/Antioch/Brentwood area you can listen to KSSJ Smooth Jazz 94.. It comes out of Sacramento they have some good concerts too!!!

Ksenya Zavarin · 6 months ago

I tuned to the station this morning, and found myself listening to stale 80's and 90's redneck tunes. What a disaster! This was the station that calmed me down while I sat in traffic. I am now officially a road hazard. Where will I go for my jazz fix?

Mary · 6 months ago

Finally KKSF sucked!!! The real Jazz station is KCSM

Ulrich Romahn · 6 months ago

Dear KKSF Team and dear Michael,

This decision to shut down one of the greatest radio station in the Bay Area providing the smoothest and greatest music on this planet fills me with deep sadness and also anger.

While I appreciate the fact that this is also a business, I am deeply disappointed by the lack of creativity to potentially revive KKSF Smooth Jazz as the station we all know and love so much! I can't believe that there should be no market for Smooth Jazz which could have save the station to the Bay Area as what it was - the smoothest place on earth.

I for myself will definitely tune away and not listen to 103.7 anymore since the program and music just does not appeal to me.

Yours sincerely,
a loyal KKSF Smooth Jazz listener since 1989!

Lisa · 6 months ago

You've got to be kidding me?! I start my day listening to Ramsey Lewis ! I jumped in my car this afternoon and where is my station? I am so disappointed if I wanted to listen to classic rock I would turn to that type of station. This is truly a sad day.. and time to find a new station.
Lisa

Rhonda · 6 months ago

I am truly dismayed and heart broken that you have chosen to turn a WONDERFUL format of Smooth Jazz which I listened to 24/7 into a horrible replica of every other station that exists. KKSF Smooth Jazz was unique and amazing to listen to and gave listeners the opportunity to hear a wide range of smooth jazz from great artists...I cannot believe you would make such an outrageous mistake. Michael Erickson's decision is a POOR one and one that clearly demonstrates his inexperience in the music industry. I definitely WILL NOT be listening to this station EVER again...

Steve · 6 months ago

This sucks, my favorite station is now gone............ I won't listen to the "new band"

DN · 6 months ago

I am truly disappointed and shocked to learn that KKSF is no more, I had listened to the station since coming to the bay area -- more than 10 years. I am sorry but The Band doesnt work for me.

Vincent · 6 months ago

When I turned on my car this afternoon and heard un-jazz-like music on my radio, I thought it was a commercial. To my dismay, I heard the same "band" music some 5 minutes later when I tuned back in. I will miss KKSF in my car, in my kids room, and on my walks. Thank for the great music! Good luck, everyone.

Stacy · 6 months ago

I enjoyed listening to smooth jazz on this radio station and when driving home today the music all of the sudden changed to rock. If I wanted to listen to rock I would turn it to 107.7 the bone. Jesus christ people, what are you thinking, there are plenty of people that listen to jazz. and you pretty much had the market cornered in the bay area. So sad. I guess I will be listening to the classic station instead.

Long time jazz lover.

Ann · 6 months ago

I've been an avid listener of KKSF since it's beginning. This change is a huge mistake. KKSF is one of a kind but The Band is like all the other radio stations. When you come to your senses, I'll return to Smooth Jazz KKSF. Until then, it's back to KBLX. I'll be surprised if this is posted since it's not in support of the change.

robert · 6 months ago

the music dead today no smooth jazz no more!
i didnot like the top 20 rock then and i still donot!!!!!!!!!!!
to bad good bye 103.7!!!!!!!
i have been with you from the start bye bye!!!!!!!

Mary · 6 months ago

Terrible, terrible, just simply horrific..............Well you guys blew it here, I will not listen to your new station, 103.7 is now deleted from all my presets. Dave Koz should start his own station.

Ben Arrazate · 6 months ago

WOW!! The day the music died...Was listening to Ramsey Lewis this am at 5, and was driving after work and could'nt find the down beat. I am in total disbelief,
what a loss for all of the bay area's smooth jazz lovers. Watercolors is good on
XM, but it's not "kay kay es f" My best wishes to all of the KKSF staff.

Lea Anne Lachajczak · 6 months ago

I am so sorry, my husband and I fell in love with your station in the background. This is a very sad day

Larry in San Mateo · 6 months ago

I just discovered this on my way home tonight. Ironically I was noting that there is an overabundance of rock and roll stations now. I think the advent of Guitar Hero has introduced "classic rock" to many of the younger generation and this is what the marketing research has discovered. Unfortunately it seems as though many stations have come to the same conclusion. Now, instead of being a unique smooth jazz station with, probably, a majority share of a smaller market, 103.7 is now one of many rock stations, with nothing unique about it, and probably a small player in the market. I think the management took the "easy" way out, but they will soon discover that it was a mistake.

Tina · 6 months ago

WHAT! I couldn't believe my ears when I got into my car today. Disappointing to say the least. Good luck with the new endeavour. I won't be tuning in.

Kate Mc · 6 months ago

I am at a loss...where do I go from here if I want to listen to jazz in my car.
I am truly saddened and shocked by this decision... I looked so forward to listening to KKSF while I was driving... It was my peace and now it is gone.

janine · 6 months ago

I am so disappointed! I will miss the sunday am brunch!

pam · 6 months ago

U N B E L I E V E A B L E ! ! ! ! ! ! !
After all these years of being THE go-to station in the ENTIRE Bay Area for smooth jazz - a cut ABOVE the ordinary - and it's gone... all gone...
beyond words...

jhp · 6 months ago

My husband borrowed my car today, and when I drove it later, I thought he had screwed up my presets! This is truely sad. Who on earth wants to be stuck in the 70's & 80's? Grew up there. Bin there, done that! Guess it's time to get satelite radio and find some more good jazz.

Richard · 6 months ago

This is ridiculus! With no warning you just change. I'm very disappointed in your decision and am not interested in listening to the current music you are playing on 103.7.

Ms. L · 6 months ago

I am truly very, very sorry you had to go. WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSE TO LISTEN TO NOW?? "The Band" sounds like all the other rock'n roll stations which to me is just "Valley Girl" music (if you get my drift) and we already have too many rock'n roll stations. I WILL NOT BE LISTENING TO "THE BAND". BRING BACK SMOOTH JAZZ!!! I realize your decision was a business one, but, did you ever think of taking a public vote? YOU MADE A BAD DECISION!!! I believe most of your devoted listeners would have been willing to make this a public station and support the music we love. KKSF was a constant in my home and
my car. I woke up to your morning talk show EVERY DAY!!!

For those of you who are looking for another smooth jazz station, I found one, if you can get it, there is KJZY 93.7 - Smooth Jazz. Its the only other Smooth Jazz station around. Let's support them so they won't go off the air!!!

Kim · 6 months ago

How disappointing to hear of this, If i had wanted to listen to rock, there are several stations playing that format here in the city. Bring back the jazz

erat · 6 months ago

Best music set ever

DEBBIE · 6 months ago

ITS RELLY A SAD SITUATION TO TURN TO KKSF AND HEAR WHAT DO YOU CALL THAT. IM SO DISSAPOINTED . WHERE DO WE GO TO HEAR MUSIC AGAIN??????????? WHAT HAPPENED ????? WHERE DID YOU GO!!!!!!!!!!!

Gilbert · 6 months ago

I just turned on KKSF and listened to 2 different kinds of music. It wasn't the usual smooth jazz music. And I had a deep sinking feeling something happened and my worst fear came true when I went online to find out what happened. This is a travesty and a disaster for all loyal listeners, including myself, of this station for 22 years. This station was a stress free music station to listen to at any time. I loved this station since the very beginning. I was really worth listening to on the radio. Now it's gone from radio and I'm going to deeply miss it unless by some miracle it goes to another frequency AM or FM. As far as this new station is concerned I won't be listening to this station anymore unless you resurrect the real true music of smooth jazz which belongs there. I'm upset and diasppointed at this change. This is one change that WASN'T for the better. We'll see how long this format lasts. Remember KFRC? It could happen to KKSF 103.7 the Smooth Jazz station also.

Diego · 6 months ago

This is absolutely Unbelievable!!!!
You can't just "taking a different path and becoming a new radio station today".
What happend with all the radio fans? just change the path too?

Really bad.....

Luis Castaneda · 6 months ago

Bigest blunder ever!

Kathy · 6 months ago

When I jumped into the car after a stressful day at work, an awful sound came out of my radio. At first I thought someone had broken in and changed the station! Can't imagine what you were thinking! PLEASE realize you made a TERRIBLE decision bring back the truly unique radio station all your loyal -- soon to be X -- radio listeners love.

Florinna · 6 months ago

Why did you change your format???

I have tuned in to KKSF since the mid-80's after listening to smooth jazz in San Diego! Where are us San Franciscans to turn to for jazz, albeit, smooth jazz?

It's too bad. You had a good thing going and introduced us to great musicians over the years.

Dennis Weaver · 6 months ago

This decision sucks. KKSF was the only smooth jazz radio station in the bay area so you had 100% market share of this format. Some pinhead in a suit thought it would be a great idea to have yet another crappy rock mix station in the bay area. Dumb move.

Robert Gardner · 6 months ago

Thanks for the smooth years, I will not listen any longer.

Michael · 6 months ago

I have been a loyal KKSF listener for many years and I own nearly all of the Sampler CDs. I've been living in Oregon for the past four years and nearly everyday I listened to the streaming feeds. I've just recently moved back to the Bay Area and the very first thing I did when I crossed over the Altamont pass was reprogram my radio for KKSF and now this....

Sorry, but no. I will not listen to your station anymore. I heard some of it today and was extremely disappointed with the programming. I think this is the biggest single mistake you could have possibly made.

Gabrielle Jones · 6 months ago

KKSF was my favorite radio station to listen to in the afternoons when it became frantic at my job, and on Sunday mornings for the Oasis. It was a station that grown up people could listen to and not feel like their brains are being fried.

The noise that now occupies the radio waves will not infect my car, ever! If I wanted to listen to that kind of music, I'd listen to KMEL or one of the other LOUD, Kid-oriented stations. Sure, there are some songs being played on the new station that I used to listen to (and still do sometimes), but smooth jazz was what kept me sane (and my blood pressure low).

You've lost a long-time loyal listener!

Leon 'Rosario · 6 months ago

This is truly a disappointment we have 2 other Rock stations in the Bay Area and only 1 smooth Jazz station you guys are making a huge mistake.

jam · 6 months ago

bring back smooth jazz - really BAD decision...i am so disappointed. where will all of us go to hear the music and artists we love so much. ROCK vs smooth jazz - get real... there is no comparison and I predict KKSF's "new" market share will prove it.

Sheree Williams · 6 months ago

BAD decision. Just bad. I will not listen to this new station or anything by Clear Channel again.

Chase · 6 months ago

Its a definite shame to lose the smooth jazz! I'm all for new but not classic rock that every station plays, I will definitley not listen!

Linda aka Wildflower · 6 months ago

Say it isn't so!!!!! I have listened to KKSF exclusively for the last 20 years. It was the only station that brought joy to my heart. I had it playing from the moment I woke up, while driving in my car, and when my man and I got romantic. I feel soooo lost.

I promise you one thing, I will NEVER listen to the new station. The short time it was on I was annoyed by the noise it was playing. What a sad day for me.

Maria De La Rosa · 6 months ago

I turned on the kksf radio station after work and it was playing oldies. I thought this must be a mistake but it wasn't. Not that I don't like oldies but where else can I listen to music like kksf has? It was very disappointing.

Felipe · 6 months ago

Very VERY sad to see there is no more smooth Jazz Station in San Francisco.

Great another crap rock station.....

thanks again for all the good years and good music

patty · 6 months ago

I thought my 7year old grandson changed the station!!! then I thought it was on AM. I can't believe KKSF is gone!!! this is a sad day in music, I've listened for 20yrs.:(

GK · 6 months ago

You haven't learned the lessons of the past few years? Why do you pursue greater profits while compromising a sound business value, something most businesses would envy - loyal "clients"? It's too bad we have to suffer for your inability to tap into the market power of smooth jazz listeners, which I think is much greater than the younger demographic which you seem to seek. These are sad times indeed.
You say you're listening to what we think, so...
Speak up, Bay Area! Wake up, Mr. Radio!

mss · 6 months ago

I was so disappointed to find that KKSF was only playing old rock and roll songs today. I love the smooth jazz. It always helped me to be calm while driving. What will I do now?

rokvary · 6 months ago

Terrible, Terrible, Terrible. How can you take away the bay area's only smooth jazz station? I can't believe it! First we lost Wayman Tisdale and now this! It is like smooth jazz died when he did! Please reconsider this move. Market research may show a need for a station like "The Band", but there are plenty of other useless stations that can be replaced! I would go to satellite, but Clear Channel controls that also. I guess I will be installing an auxillary plug for my IPOD in my car! Absolutely unbelievable!

mopar · 6 months ago

What just Happened ! I feel like I lost someone I dearly loved Why are you changing to something everyone is playing,there's no difference on the radio now .Please somebody throw me a life line is there any way we could get you back (smooth Jazz) I listened to the new 103.7 band today and had to pull over i thought someone had mess with my radio. I tell you I could'nt listen to more than 3 songs before i started to look for something more like SMOOTH JAZZ

mvs · 6 months ago

I too have been a faitful listener for almost 17 years. It gave me a way to share with my boys the love of jazz. I am so sad that your bad market research is swaying you to change it to the "the band". If you only let us know that it was too expensive to run this organization, maybe you could of asked your faithful listeners for some financial help. Or least some type of input so we could of figured out a way to make it work.

Re look at the data, and change back!

Vicki · 6 months ago

This is truly a disaster for me; I LOVE the old KKSF!!! It is about the only decent station on Bay Area radio. I listen to it constantly; it keeps me sane. I had it on as always when I was driving home today and was horrified at the music on "The Band"--sounds just like every other station; where can I find Smooth Jazz now--Dave Koz, etc......?????? I will have to search around....or just do ITunes. I won't be able to listen to this station anymore!!!

John Kneeland · 6 months ago

I am 16 years old and play the saxophone in my high school jazz band. Ever since I can remember I have listened to kksf on the radio, and listening to your station is why I began starting to play the saxophone. I was given your CD's as gifts, and was inspired to grow as a musician. I listened to the jazz every day to and from school, and whenever else I was in the car. Other stations came and went, but kksf stayed the same, always playing relaxing, catchy jazz. Today however, I heard the new station, "The Band" and I must say I as well as all my jazz friends and fellow listeners strongly dislike it. That was the only quality jazz station on the radio, and i now have no stations to listen to. "The Band" is full of generic songs that are on countless other stations. I as well as every other listener I know am sorely disapointed and I know that every time I turn on the radio I will miss the old kksf. I will no longer listen to the new one, and I sincerely ask you to consider changing back. I hope that you will find out soon just how many listeners you have lost due to this change, and I hope I will find out you have changed back.
Your ex-listener,
John Kneeland

Rich Olmstead · 6 months ago

The end truely must be near!

K.D. · 6 months ago

wrong wrong wrong, I'm not a happy listener, this is where I went to de-stress after work, where I went to feel better.

Christina · 6 months ago

I am very disappointed. Where else am I going to hear Chris Botti and Marc Antoine and Dave Koz and Anita Baker? I always listened to KKSF in my car. We went to KKSF-sponsored concerts at Villa Montalvo for years. I turned on 103.7 in my car this evening and got a horrible shock. Now no more relaxing instrumentals and beautiful singing... I will miss the old format terribly and I will not listen to the new station.

Chris Edmondson · 6 months ago

I wish KKSF well in its new direction; however I will be searching the dial for a replacement. Something I feel 100% of your smooth jazz loving audience will be doing also. You were the only radio station to tap the smooth jazz market and I am sure some savvy marketing director can't wait to take over.

Shari · 6 months ago

I can no longer listen to 103.7. I have come to rely on this station for smooth jazz at home and at work. Now I am at a loss as where to turn. This is truly disappointing to me. I am not sure where you received your information that the new format was something that would appeal to the urban jazz sophisticate ear of the Bay Area. Not everyone is able to stream your music except for the air waves.

Tina · 6 months ago

This is a very sad day as KKSF was the only station to bring exclusively Smooth Jazz music on the radio. Now I have to listen to it on the internet. Who wants to listen to KKSF on the internet??!!! I certainly do not!! Please bring back the Smooth Jazz lineup! If I want to hear the music you now broadcast I will definitely tune in to a different radio station. If the Smooth Jazz lineup does not come back, then KKSF will no longer be a programmed radio station on my car radio. Again please bring back the Smooth Jazz. This was my favorite radio station until now. My FAVORITE radio station... is gone. :(

Sherri O · 6 months ago

I thought my son had changed my radio station while I wasn't paying attention! Very disappointed about the change. I've loved the smooth jazz KKSF, especially the Sunday Morning program since 1989! It'll be missed....I'm glad you're still online!

Annie · 6 months ago

My heart is broken. Please say it isn't so. I have been listening for 20 years. Where else can we get Dave Koz and "Cooking with Koz"? PLEASE PLEASE bring back the jazz! This is a huge loss for the City. Please change your mind!

Punky · 6 months ago

What have you done...you were my ride home. Sorry, don't like the change so I won't be listening,but then I don't think you really care...

Ben Arrazate · 6 months ago

WOW!! The day the music died...Was listening to Ramsey Lewis this am at 5, and was driving after work and could'nt find the down beat. I am in total disbelief,

Shelby · 6 months ago

I am appalled to say the least!!!! You're loyal fans, including me to say the least, have shown respect, love and appreciation for 20yrs....And you do this to us? I do not buy into "It was a business decision" . Really? Based on what? Disgusting!!!!!

Cindy · 6 months ago

This is truly a sad day in music history. I've listened to KKSF for 15+ years. It's been better than ever in the last 6 months!

The LAST thing that we need in the Bay area is another rock station playing music from the 80's.

THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND THE MARKET RESEARCH FIRM SHOULD BOTH BE FIRED!!!!! VERY BAD DECISION, I WON'T BE LISTENING ANYMORE

BRING BACK THE JAZZ!!!!!!

noebena · 6 months ago

WOW!! The day the music died...Was listening to Ramsey Lewis this am at 5, and was driving after work and could'nt find the down beat. I am in total disbelief,

Gary · 6 months ago

Yes I too am shocked and dismayed! The reason I found jazz was because I spent thirty years listening to Rock and became Disenfranchised with it and found KKSF. I just recently started listening to Sirius Sat. Thank God! Now the station that enlightened me is now playing Pink Floyd for gods sake!
[ I have a strange urge to get stoned]

DM · 6 months ago

What a really bad decision you have made regarding KKSF. I don't think you folks clearly understand this market or those who have purchasing power. Instead, you have replaced KKSF with a station that will attract all the 30 something burnouts. Congratulations on a really bad move. You've succeeded!

Kelly · 6 months ago

I tried very hard to find my KKSF tonight on the radio and when I couldn't get it to come in (on an older dial radio) I settled on this 'good sounding station' - I am very sad KKSF is gone as it was my Friday night with a glass of wine music and my Sunday AM cooking breakfast music. However, I must say your new music genre will keep my dial on 103.7.

Mike Z. · 6 months ago

I have been a listener of KKSF since the beginning and have grown a selection of great music with your help. Your format and all the staff were very informative and made you stay and listen. You will be greatly missed as the smoothest Jazz Station in the Bay Area. Sympathy to Wayman Tisdale's family and faithful listeners of his great entertainment.

barry white · 6 months ago

I listened every day for those 20 years. You had artists I could hear nowhere else. Now we get (once more) the who, zeppelin, stones, etc etc etc. "this is a business" you say. you dont care about your listeners, just your pocketbook. i find it appalling that the greater san franscisco area has no smmoth jazz. O! Wait! we have another rock station! Gotta compete with that 98.5!! you suck!!

TP · 6 months ago

I no longer have anything good to say about you anymore we all supported you
from day one now your true colors has come out you're letting us know what
what you think about your fans like they don't have enough rock station around
here.

Amallia Lee · 6 months ago

I can't believe what you've done to the best smooth jazz radio station on earth. . .and apparently the only one in the bay area! I can't find anything else like it. No more radio for solo mio. . .

What you've replaced it with. . .70's, 80's and 90's "truck stop music"(?!). . .is a travesty and a tragedy for dedicated smooth jazz fans in your listening radius.

So who's your new target audience? Rush Limbaugh fans? Please let us know who this "new demographic" that was uncoverd through "extensive research" IS! I'd really like to know!

And as for your "streaming live" feed--it's nothing but a series of repetitious VIDEO COMMERCIALS! Jeez Louise, you guys! Whadda LURE TOUR!!

BLEAH!!!!!

An extremely perturbed 103.7 Smooth Jazz Fan of 20 years.

Shelby · 6 months ago

I just left a message...I am sorry not to include the factual statment that I WILL NOT listen to your new "Format"..Thanks for the last 20 yrs, however. It's been quite a ride...but just a simple question. How do you expect to make money when there are no commercial interruptions in this new "Format"? What? Did you make enough money that you do not need sponsers any more? Just curious.. Oh! Just one more thing...Did you people get tired of raising money for the less fortunate and AIDS? jUST ASKING.....

Jody · 6 months ago

I'm so disappointed! KKSF was the ONE station to tune to when I NEEDED it. KKSF provided a genuine "place to go" when one needed to relax and let the junk melt away. I think the market researchers have somehow failed to realize that stations like The Band have come and gone because we all have the RECORDS. Been there - only need to do that every now and again. I'm confident this station won't last. It's too bad these decisions aren't announced beforehand and then the "market research" would take place without having to hire someone. So incredibly disappointing and it makes me angry. We don't need The Band - we need Smooth Jazz. KBLX is not the answer either.

Nick · 6 months ago

Now where do I go for smoothe relaxing Jazz while driving my car?

Dean Vargas · 6 months ago

What a really sad decision, you have no idea how much I always looked forward to the annual KKSF concerts. You will be truly missed.

Tara · 6 months ago

I am truely disappointed with the decision to change the selection of music. I have this station set in my daughter's room to put her to sleep. When I didn't reconize the music I thought someone changed the station. I'm so sorry to see you go. Thanks for all the good years. BTW fire your research dept. they obviously didn't take the dedicated listerners into account.

Patricia Thompson · 6 months ago

I am hopelessly lost without the wonderful Smooth Jazz of KKSF on my radio. I tuned in every day, morning and evening commutes, all night and Sunday morning oasis. The new music - if that is what it can be called on KKSF is awful! I thought I had entered the twilight zone on my drive when my radio tuned always to 103.7 KKSF did not have my usual music or the usual DJ's. I realize you are running a business but for a cosmopolitan city such as San Francisco and the entire Bay Area not to have a sophisticated contemporary jazz music station is a tragic loss. What can we loyal listeners do to bring our smooth jazz back? Patricia T

Lea-Marie · 6 months ago

Why, why, why, do we need yet another rock-n-roll station in the Bay Area? Smooth Jazz is so soothing to the mind, body and soul. Why remove it? Why? Give me one good reason outside of demographics -- i.e., catering to the 20- and 30-year-olds. They have plenty of other stations they can enjoy. Why take away the only oasis in this Bary Area of depression and sadness with layoffs every day and more and more people dealing with unemployment and lack of funds? Why? Why? Why? How can you be so callus? And, if smooth jazz is only to be heard on HD radio, then please buy me one of these fancy radios for my car and a brand new receiver for my home. I am unemployed and do not have the money for these luxuries.

I actually pulled over to the side of the road and cried when I heard the Beattles on 103.7 and an announcement that it is now The Band.

I am soooooooooooooooo disappointed with your change of format and your lack of concern for your loyal listeners who cannot obtain this beautiful music any more. You took away a beautiful part of our lives. Shame on you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris · 6 months ago

I turned on the radio today to mellow out to some fantastic smooth jazz and instead I heard the band Bad Company singing "Feel Like Makin' Love." There's plenty of stations that play classic rock, well, more than smooth jazz. There was one station that played Smooth Jazz, and that was KKSF. Now there is not a single smooth jazz radio station. I've been listening to KKSF smooth jazz radio since it's inception. Now, it's just another relic of bay area radio.

Dr. Jeff · 6 months ago

I need somelthing smoother than old rock and roll. Jimi Hendrix?? Old rock and roll is boring and inappropriate for our business. You have been our office back ground for many years, our commute music, our at home relaxing music. There is nothing else like Smooth Jazz 103.7. This is a very sad day, we had to turn your station off for the first time in over 15 years. Seems Sirus is our only option.

ex listener · 6 months ago

my 9 year old swore and called you f#@$*&s. We usually punish him for swearing. Not this time !

Bill C · 6 months ago

I'm very disappointed in your decision to change the format of your station. I very much looked forward to listening to Smooth Jazz nightly. I will most likely NOT listen to 103.7 any longer. We can listen to this same "Stuff" almost anywhere on the dial.

Mark · 6 months ago

you guys are out of your minds. you throw away the loyalty of all of us who although were a little put off by the repetition, had a place to listen to smooth jazz. as one of the people commented, those who did the market research should be strung up. to think ypou would be stupid enough to enter an arena dominated by the iconic KFOG and rightfully so shows the moronic level of that decision. as someone else also said I will never listen to you again, my prayer is that you rightfully go down in flames

Joe G · 6 months ago

Shame On YOU - CHEAP CHANNEL

Fred · 6 months ago

Well, if you are going to go away, at least you're becoming ROCK instead of Hip Hop, Country or Talk Radio. Too bad the business end of things gets in the way. The online streaming audio of KKSF will work out well though. At least we'll have something rather than nothing.

Atoosa · 6 months ago

How could you do this? No warning. No replacement. No nothing. Where the heck are we supposed to go to listen to smooth jazz now? This was the ONLY station I listened to. I feel sick to my stomach. You guys owe us some answers, big time.

Jon · 6 months ago

Good Job Clear Channel, you just blew up another great station, no wonder your company is going down in flames

Rey · 6 months ago

Farewell to all the great DJ's of KKSF Smooth Jazz. Good luck and best wishes to you all.

Stan · 6 months ago

Are you kidding me? I doubt the Bay Area needs ANOTHER rock station on top of the several dozen we ALREADY have. Guess KKSF will have to do without me as a listener now.

ex listener · 6 months ago

I was very surprised and shocked today when I got into the car and old rock music was on KKSF. I had listened to the Ramsey Lewis show at 8:00a.m. and at 3:00 p.m. programing was changed. Why did you do this? You have totally ruined a great station. Bring back the jazz!

Patricia Thompson · 6 months ago

Horrible decision - I have listened daily to KKSF since its inception - we consumers must have a voice in our radio stations - what we don't need is another hard pounding rock sound - hardly music - where is our diversity in music - why would KKSF want to be like Alice and all the other unsophisticated music channels. You've lost me as a customer - until KKSF 103.7 returns to smooth jazz and you bring back our favorite DJ's I won't tune in the station! It is a sad day, a passing of an era - shame on you for not asking for our input before this ridiculous decision was made to leave us high and dry!

Cheryl · 6 months ago

I thought I was having a senior moment, I couldn't find my radio station. It is unbelievable that your market research concluded that the bay area needed another rock and roll station. Who did the research, fansofrockandroll.com? I will truly miss the soothing sounds of smooth jazz on my way to work and at home. I guess I'll have to pull out the CDs. What a tragic loss.

Cheryl

Linda P. · 6 months ago

What a loss! I went to lunch this afternoon listening to smooth jazz and came back to work and The Band was playing; I thought I changed the station by mistake. I've been listening to your station for many years and will miss you terribly.

Jazz Fan · 6 months ago

When I got in my car and turned the radio on I could not believe what I was hearing. I thought maybe I had the wrong channel. No right channel wrong music. I will miss my jazz! That was my station to go to for a sure thing when I wanted to relax and just listen to good music. You will be missed and I hope you will reconsider the change of music. If not, I think you will loose a lot of listeners...me included!

Barry Starr · 6 months ago

Honestly I'm not surprised at the change. It has be apparent for quite a while that KKSF had decided to fall into the same trap many stations do, allowing lawyers and other non music people dictate what kind of music should be played.

As a result of that decision the station lost their creative voice and decided to stop playing the music that made them the station they were and opted instead bland programming.

In my view the station became predictable succumbing to the revolving door of what became the play it over and over again theme.

The final nail in the coffin for me was the inclusion of "Art Good" in the radio host rotation. I couldn't reach for the dial fast enough to change the station when I heard his voice. Interrupting the music to hear himself talk and just the quality of his voice became an annoyance I could no longer bear.

I will miss the old days when KKSF was on their game but sorry to say
I haven't listened in quite a while so there will be no big loss.

Ellyn Sinnickson · 6 months ago

where are you? FM?

Rana · 6 months ago

Bad things always come in 3's. No JVC Jazz Festval, we lost Waymon Tisdale and no KKSF while I drive!! OMG!!!!

Don · 6 months ago

Well, i kind of knew it was coming anyway. especially when they started mixing a little R&B with the music selection over the past year. Just like KBLX they changed up from smoth jazz to R&B and a little hip hop.I will sure miss you but not to take anything away from Rock but we sure need a smooth jazz station . Much peace and love for Waymon Tisdale and family , i remember him when he was not even a teen in his dads church, back in Tulsa.

Josey · 6 months ago

As if we don't have enough bad news lately... This totally SUCKS!!!

Where else am I going to listen to soft jazz on the radio--at home, in my car, at work??? I'm sorry, the internet just doesn't cut it for me.

Over the years I have been appreciative of the music, the listener parties and concerts, the AIDS funding. A criticism is that after Clear Channel took over, the programming became formulaic and unexciting. But I kept listening because there was nothing else out there.

This is such a drag.

thomas · 6 months ago

i put in a computer at home in august of 2008. it has been great having it. i missed so much. my friend in chicago told me on saturday 5/16/09 that her father, who as i live in new orleans found a jazz station on the internet in wyoming. I said you just gave me an idea. i'll try to find the jazz station i listen to when i go to san francisco. bingo. i entered kkck somewhere in minnesota popped up. i then googled jazz stations in san francisco and there you were the top listing. i listened saturday and sunday until late 4to5 in the morning. i pulled you up on this morning around 12:40am on 5-19-09, and you announced you were going off the air. I've been listening to your station since the early 90s and recorded tapes of your programming to bring back to new orleans for my listening pleasure. Reconsider your decision as i am pushing your station in my area. it's a great way to enjoy driving and unwinding after work. take care and good luck.

scorpdog · 6 months ago

I've listened to KKSF for years in my work truck. Now there isn't anything else similar to listen to........ so sad

Janis M. Jackson · 6 months ago

Sorry, you felt you had to be like every other station in the Bay Area. KKSF was
great to listen to because it played something other than past hits from the 80"
90's and flashback 70's. I'm old enough to remember free form radio and I loved it until business took over. Business strikes again. see I don't need to listen to Fram[ton Comes Alive, been there, done that , time to move on.....................

A.Essien · 6 months ago

KKSF was the only JAZZ station I listened to all these years, imagin then how surprised I was when some strange music was playing on 103.7 dial of my car radio. I had to turn off the radio. I thought it was some other station may inadvertently taken over my favorite station. Now what to listen to!

MFicus · 6 months ago

Smooth jazz on KKSF 103.7 is no longer? Please tell me this is temporary...

This station has always been a positive start to any day and the best way to decompress from a long day's work on the drive home. Not to mention the perfectly atmospheric and soothing melodies all weekend long!

How can we get it back?

Kae · 6 months ago

What a crock...and what a tacky, tacky way to do it. No fair warning, no thanks, we have to make a change now for your loyal listeners.

I'm lucky enough to live close enough to pick the soft jazz station in Sacramento. Sorry for everyone in the Bay Area; the money men have screwed you over.

Since I can already find a jillion or so "classic" rock stations anywhere on the dial, I won't worry with listening to this one.

Disheartened Tiana · 6 months ago

My heart is broken. radio officially became crap today :[
I drove out of the Bay Area on my way to Sacto listening to my beloved jazz until static took over and I was forced to switch to CDs. On my way home I waited and waited for radio reception to kick over to kksf - to my dismay it never came back :(

B. Kutzscher · 6 months ago

Big mistake.
You've lost this long-time listener.
Sorry to see you go.

elle · 6 months ago

WHAT THE HELL!!! THIS IS A TOTAL SHOCK! WHAT AM I TO DO NOW FOR EASY LISTENING, SMOOTH JAZZ? AND WHY WASN'T THE PUBLIC GIVEN A HEADS UP ON THE DECISION MADE TO CHANGE THE STATION? NOT THAT WE CAN DO A WHOLE LOT, YOUR MINDS WERE MADE UP ABOUT THE CHANGE, BUT STILL! WHAT AM I TO DO NOW? I'M LOST WITHOUT MY SMOOTH JAZZ WHILE I'M DRIVING, AND I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO PAY HEAR IT! ERIC, I AM SOOOOOOOO DISAPPOINTED AND HEARTBROKEN.

I SUPPOSE LIFE GOES ON, BUT NO KKSF? I CAN'T IMAGINE!

PEACE

Gator · 6 months ago

Sorry but I think this decision sucks. Your station made Jazz fans out of countless people in the bay area. The new format is not new or unique to any of us. I am sad that a wonderful choice in listing has been taken away from all the true and loyal Jazz fans. This new format is everywhere why should we listen to this one?

judy browder · 6 months ago

Why. I can't believe this. Our jazz station. It want be the same. Everyone loves jazz and love going to the concerts. We don't have much places to depend on. What a heart breaker. I'm sad. I hope that band don't work and you will fall back on jazz. People will be upset.

Keep Smooth Jazz in SF!! · 6 months ago

What a shame. We already have plenty of rock stations on the FM channels. Yes, it is a business and we understand you need to make your $$$. However, it's a damn shame that the radio execs cared little about the faithful (and huge) fan base who supported KKSF (we supported your station by attending the brunches and concerts alongside listening faithfully all these years). And, in return just to make more money took away our station without our vote.

In the spirit of music nowadays, why didn't you just make KKSF some teenage pop station catering to teens and tweens. You'd make a lot more money playing Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers.

Absolutely DISGUSTED in radio and record execs and how people treat music nowadays.

Doreen · 6 months ago

Your market research is WRONG! KKSF was my station for the past 20 years. I was a devoted listener, but no longer. To say that I am disappointed is an understatement. Please bring back your original format. So, so, so sad.

Adora · 6 months ago

I've been a loyal listener for many many years and my station was always set on 103.7. I'm do disappointed and sad. Then again, I had all these years to enjoy the wonderful music and DJ's . Listening to your station all these years 24/7 will definetly be missed. I briefly heard the new station - boooo!!!

Best of luck and hopefully you guy's will come back.

Sincerely,

Makana Lani

terrie chan · 6 months ago

At first, I thought it was a commercial, but it was too long. Then I thought, maybe someone changed the radio dial, but not so.

To my surprise, Smooth Jazz, KKSF 103.7, The Pioneer in the Smooth Jazz Listening Experience, first in the Bay Area, then adapted and modeled by many major cities across the county the past 20 years was suddenly gone.
I am deeply saddened by this loss.

My withdrawl could only be temporarily averted with a KKSF Sampler For Aids Relief, Volume I nearby. (Thank God I have the collection).

It is a sad day for the Bay Area and for the many loyal listeners. KKSF is the friend we take to work, ride with in the car, enjoy at home, and take wherever we go.

Thank you for A la Carte in the Park, Lights Out in SF, CD Spotlights, Listener Parties, CD Samplers for Aids Relief, Smooth Jazz Christmas, and your many efforts to improve our community.

I am glad for KKSF.com and I will miss all of you on the air. I hope you will reconsider this move as there is little unique or different with another rock and roll, pop, oldies station that we havent already heard or hasn't already been intstituted.

I will not likely listen 103.7 in it's present format and will substitute with the internet and KKSF 103.7 Samplers for Aids Relief CD's. Success is not always measured or best reflected in numbers. Many of your listeners can attest to their loyalty over the many years we have listened.

My best to the Announcers and Staff. You have blessed me for more than 20 years. Thank you for being such a gift.
Sincerely,
terrie chan

Joe Perry · 6 months ago

I ditto those comments about disliking their taking away the originality of the station such as Ive known throughout these years and I feel we have more than enough rock N roll stations already in the Bay Area as it is.This change derinitely needs to be reconsidered or I wont consider listening anymore to this particular station. I feel there was no reason for this change at all!

ed · 6 months ago

I don't know who suggested you change. You had the corner of a very good market. Must be management hindsight. Seeing a lot of that lately in business. Been a fan for 20 years and concert goer. There are already stations with this kind of music. Just joining the crowd. Sorry you've lost a listener here.

R.M. · 6 months ago

What the hell am I going to listen to in the mornings now!!! The stupid idiot who decided to go with this format ought to be dragged down street in every city of this greater bay area!!!

Emily B · 6 months ago

I am extremely disappointed that you are choosing to end smooth jazz. I was raised listening to your station by my parents, and it's one of my dearest memories. As a 20 year old college student now, I too have come full circle and am a loyal listener to your station. With all the hip-hop and rap garbage that dominates the bay area music scene for people my age, smooth jazz has been so refreshing, its the only thing I listen to now in the car!!! Smooth jazz really helped me to relax and unwind after a stressful day at school. I think there is enough rock and rap out there on the bay area waves, and it's a shame that smooth jazz was cut. However small your smooth jazz following turned out to be, those of us loyal listeners tremendously appreciated it. I really hope you bring it back, I am truly depressed about it... until then, I suppose I will listen to classical and will NOT be supporting your new rock station :(

-Emily
(San Francisco State University)

Please email me if you want more feedback or are thinking of bringing smooth jazz back....

susie · 6 months ago

very sad. I've really enjoyed the format. now it will be another banal r&r station. sorry to see the change.

D Dair · 6 months ago

A very sad day! I have listen to KKSF from very first hr it started. I will greatly miss this station! I WILL NOT LISTEN TO THIS NEW STATION! Don't really care for this type of music. Bring back the real KKSF.

Christine · 6 months ago

I hope you discover what a mistake (so drastically) changing format is, but rest assured, we'll take you back once you do - the SF bay area needs its premier Smooth Jazz radio station; we know and soon you will too!

TL · 6 months ago

Driving back from Santa Cruz Saturday night I thought another stronger station on that side of the hill was coming through. But again yesterday and then today - each time it seemed like some weird dark entity had taken over. Strange sounds, odd noises in between music cuts. What's that about? When I realized you had probably been bought out, I started looking for another station to replace the button that has been devoted to KKSF for at least 15 years.

Marsha · 6 months ago

If KKSF was anything like KTWV in Los Angeles (born March 1987), the station died for me years ago. KTWV was an awesome station when it first blossomed; soft rock, light jazz, and progressive new music. With minimal D.J. chatter, this station offered a nice variety of simply wonderful, innovative, pleasurable music. Then (probably after being purchased by Clear Channel) it became "smooth jazz" which caused it to mutate into more of a monochromatic station with mind-numbing D.J.s. While I did like the music that was played, I sorely missed the music that died on the vine. No more Acoustic Alchemy, Palomino Duck, Andreas Vollenweider, or other innovative musicians. I'm assuming the same mind-numbing change happened with KKSF. In a world where corporate-owned media are trying to "dumb us down," I can't say I'm surprised. And no, I won't be listening to this new channel.

KatieM. · 6 months ago

After Dick Conte was gone, it was all downhill; horrendous decision! I was warned about ClearChannel but I didn't believe the kids until just now.
Bring back the Jazz ...(please).

Francis · 6 months ago

Whyyyyy???
I'm already missing it! :-(

Emily B · 6 months ago

Some of my dearest memories as a kid were going to all the smooth jazz concerts that you hosted... My parents inspired a love of jazz in me, and truly I don't know what station to turn to now in the car... I believe that KKSF smooth jazz added such a rich history to the bay area music scene, and now us jazz listeners have nothing to turn to... As a Television/Radio major at San Francisco State University, I see this as a very sad day for bay area radio, it was one reason i became a Television/Radio major!!! PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!

Sanjeev · 6 months ago

I could see this coming...it had to…I’m surprised it took so long…
I’m one of the silent crowd, I don’t write letters to the editor etc…but, for this situation, I was really compelled to spew forth.
But before I expound on that...here's some detail. I moved to the SFO area in 1991 form NYC, in some part because of KKF and the music that I heard here prior to moving here .KKSF was by far the best radio station that I had heard compared to anything in NYC or anywhere else in the country (I travel constantly for work). At that time, KKSF was a fresh voice...I didnt hear the same sound in NYC, or in New Orleans or really any other place, in the lower 48 states…in the early 90s.
But then, some time after that...around the mid-to-late 90s......you folks lost your musical compass...and the fresh voice became homogenized and sounded exactly like any other station that I could hear in NYC, or Jacksonville, FL, or St. Louis, or Seattle...the same crappy Stevie Wonder replays (“Isnt she lovely…?”), the same crappy instrumental versions of the same crappy, tired, tunes (too many to enumerate)...all under the guise of capturing the lowest (but ostensibly, biggest) common denominator of the audience…maybe the consolidation in the radio industry was the cause…Clear Channel appears to be the genius that acquired and ultimately killed the fresh KKSF voice…and made it like McDonalds – a source of tired, standardized, insipid expectations in music….
KKSF became undistinguishable from any other generic, pseudo-jazzy station anywhere in the country….people like me, started moving to other stations, like KQED (heck, we even paid them money), since the content was different, and we eschewed the standardized, homogenized, flavorless content that the Clear Channel geniuses were cramming down our collective throats…and we were gagging…and the ratings were plummeting…but nobody noticed…Dave Koz could be heard coast-to-coast…the Sunday morning Jazz content was rapidly turning into flavorless oatmeal…but nobody noticed….I did call to complain once…If, a jazz station cannot be a viable commercial enterprise in a demographic like the Bay Area, it is hard to imagine where it could be…
My kids, who grew up in the mid-90s to the KKSF sound, now beg me to put something else on… when the insipidness starts to bug them (they have a lower threshold) and I go to my iPod. However, instead of going back to the roots of KKSF, the programming geniuses have turned it into a classic rock station (I like classic rock, but I don’t need to get it from KKSF). The play list has substituted Stevie Wonder’s “isn’t she lovely” (nothing against him) ..to Rod Stewart’s “Maggie” (nothing against him either)...which I’m already getting tired of, and it hasn’t even been a day, yet…
Now…KKSF is no more…I wont miss it now because I’ve already missed it for many years in the form that I once knew it…but I do shed a tear for a station that made me move to California because of its compelling sound, and now it is no more…except on the internet…but then again, on the internet, there’s a lot more to choose from…KKSF RIP. Clear Channel, may you soon follow. KQED, you get my money. On the internet, sky.fm you get my time. If I wanna pay for jazz, I’ll go satellite. If KKSF wants my attention, go back to the format of the early 90s. You havent done better since then :-p

Rich Olmstead · 6 months ago

At least I have all of the samplers. They will get a lot of use.

Smooth Jazz is Life · 6 months ago

I'm beside myself....

Michael Gammino · 6 months ago

I do not believe this transition was well planned. It was sudden and frankly, it was blatantly inconsiderate to the many listeners who have been devoted and avid KKSF supporters and listeners. It is a loss to these listeners as well as to the Bay Area and is one step closer to emerging uniformity of radio broadcasting that appears to be infiltrating the Bay Area. Whereas, in prior years, the listener had the option to listen to a variety of the types of radio broadcast music, ie. oldies, rock, classical, jazz, R&B, country, etc. those choices appear to be diminishing and becoming significantly constricted. The loss of Smooth Jazz KKSF is a major loss to the San Francisco Bay Area.

K. Leen · 6 months ago

Wow. Could your manner of leaving be any more insulting?

Most of your listeners are old enough to understand the economic necessities of running a business. We're old enough, too, to be told about those necessities in a way that lets us know before hand that there are going to be necessary changes. it would have been nice if you had made that assumption and acted accordingly, instead of essentially flipping us off with a pretend-sorry letter and a "yes, this is a business."

Here's a newsflash: smooth jazz isn't all some of us listen to. Some of us listen to the music your new format features, too. But I, at least, will not be listening the The Band in the future. Your "Goodbye" letter made it very clear that you really are "a business", one that never genuinely considered the idea that your soon-to-be-former listeners might actually have hung around if you'd had enough class to let them know what was coming...and which did not insult their intelligence by assuming that they wouldn't understand why you would need to make such a drastic format change.

Elaine · 6 months ago

I've listened to KKSF for 20 years and will miss it terribly. I won't be listening to the new format since it's not the style of music I enjoy. Since this is the only station available with smooth jazz, hopefully, another station will pick up the ball and continue the tradition.

Long time Fan · 6 months ago

Over the past few years I have seen the radio station sliding down a dark slippery slope. From the orignal format 20 years ago when their motto was to play unfiltered unedited jazz. But to do a 180 degree format change is completely stupid. I nor any of my friends will be supporting your new format. 'THANK GOD FOR SATELLITE RADIO'!!!!!!!

Brice Walker · 6 months ago

terrible terrible choice. I will never listen to this station again

C ALEX · 6 months ago

I'M SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF SMOOTH JAZZ. BUT YOU'VE BEEN CALLING YOURSELVES JAZZ LOVERS. NOW TUNE TO 91.1 AND LISTEN TO THE MUSIC REAL JAZZ LOVERS ENJOY!

Nelson · 6 months ago

I can't believe it, the bay area's only smooth jazz station stopped. ALthough I stumbled on a cool Journey song when I tuned in 103.7 after work, I knew something was wrong, as this was not smooth jazz anymore.
I have listened to KKSF since 1987, when it was both smooth jazz and new age.
Oh well, I hope you guys can come back on another channel. For those who still want traditional jazz try out KCSM the public radio station out of San Mateo. This is so full of rich history and legacy of the true jazz musicians out there. Also, blues music on Fridays.
But in the meantime I will miss the smooth jazz format that you guys had. If the managing folks have you return back, please also add in the new age instrumental music as well.
I have a feeling that the new station "The Band" may last only so long as it is similar to many other stations, in the bay area. Smooth jazz has fit a good niche, not just in the bay area, but across the country as well.

Tim Leary · 6 months ago

This sucks, IMO. I was wondering why so much 70s rock today, I grew up with it before I progressed into better music (jazz). I'm so sorry to see 103.7 change, hopefully someone will fill the void.

It's almost like having a flashback. This is a flashback of a bad trip though...

Jackie · 6 months ago

What the heck happen. I turn on the radio to my favorite station and this song is playing. Now while I really like this oldie but goodie, it was not the usual faire I'm use to hearing on KKSF. I go online an find that smooth jazz is gone. I am so sad. Thanks for the many years of good music. I am missing you already.

Mike Miller · 6 months ago

I recommend SomaFM.com. Internet only, but great music and a bunch of different channels. We listen to it at work all the time now.

Barbara · 6 months ago

This is a huge loss to Bay Area FM radio and the Smooth Jazz world. KKSF was the ultimate listening experience for Smooth Jazz and now it's been replaced with rock music?!? Haven't we enough rock stations to choose from in this area? I think so!
I WILL BOYCOTT EVERY SPONSOR OF "THE BAND" KKSF 103.7 and encourage others' to do the same. PLEASE BRING BACK SMOOTH JAZZ!!

TOM BECK · 6 months ago

THAT SUCKS BIG TIME!! GONNA MIIS THE COOL JAZZ!! W.T.F. ???

Mikaela · 6 months ago

I am quite upset at this decision. I've listened to this station since I was a little girl. The last thing radio needs is another rock station. I hope it is just a phase, and the real 103.7 returns. Such a disappointment....

Bob · 6 months ago

I am outraged over this decision to move away from a smooth jazz format to another format which is already represented on the airwaves. I am also outraged at the way the decision was handled. As a loyal listener for years, I felt disrespected to have the format pulled so abruptly and without any input or opportunity to influence the decision. While I understand it is a business decision, there are many ways listeners such as myself could have contributed to increasing support and listenership had we been informed that the format was on the brink of extinction. Never would I have imagined the bay area without a smooth jazz radio format and I would rather subscribe to satellite radio to hear smooth jazz than support "the band!"

Joselle · 6 months ago

I could not believe my ears. I got into my car this evening at 2:30 am after a very long shift at work, tuned my radio to 103.7 and though someone was messing with my radio. I am so very disappointed that KKSF has changed it's format. It was one of two music stations that I really listen to, the other is classical. I might now be forced to get HD or satellite radio. What a bummer!!!

Dennis · 6 months ago

is my radio broken? I wakeup to smooth jazz on my clock radio alarm everymorning...until now. Somehow wakingup to rock band music does not start my day very well. My heart goes out to the Tisdale family another loss that will be greatly missed. Today just sucks

Lin · 6 months ago

I don't know what I'll do without KKSF smooth jazz! I'm so sad to see them off the air after all of the years that I've enjoyed the GREAT music. I listen to KKSF all the time in the car...maybe if more people had done the same thing there would be more smiles and less road rage. I don't want to listen to another lite rock/classic rock station.

I thank all of the great staff who have brought such wonderful jazz into my life. You are already greatly missed!

Francena W · 6 months ago

The new music that is being played on the statiion is horrible. I work the graveyard shift, my co-workers and I would turn the music up, it was soothing to hear. The JVC concert would be an all out party for us. Well, something's have to come to an end. I agree with Steve B, whoever's idea this was, need to be run out of SF.

Kristen · 6 months ago

I'm absolutely shocked about this decision. And what a generic name for the new radio station. This music is nothing new, and now I feel like I don't have a "home" on my radio anymore, especially for jazz. Frankly, streaming radio is a nice idea if you have a good connection, but it's not great at my house, and I can't take it with me on the road!

I'm a big jazz fan, and I loved hearing what KKSF played. I don't understand how one of the only jazz stations in the whole area can be gone!

Kathy Schmidt · 6 months ago

You've got to be kidding!!! This was the best jazz station. WHY? There are all kinds of stations like "the band"!! Good bye KKSF.

Steve Tutt · 6 months ago

You lost me. Bad decision. You should have analyzed the data more closely or with an untainted view. You were king. Now your just another jester. It appeared that the "spirit" was the music. Nice deception. The spirit must be simply the money.

Randy · 6 months ago

Jazz Lovers...tune into WGRV The Groove over the Internet....broadcasting from Florida's Space Coast. Check out: www.TheGroove.org

Bob Johnston · 6 months ago

In a world where each day we experience something being taken away or changed in a manner not to our likeing, it saddens me to learn of the changes at KKSF. I have been a faithfull listener for many years and will now be forced to move on to another venue. You are correct about it being a business but good business is built on quality and good customer service. Good luck with your new format.

Jason · 6 months ago

I became a jazz listener/fan after moving to San Fran and discovering KKSF. With all the traffic and stress in this area, we need a radio station that is SMOOTH. And BTW, there is already a rock station (BONE).

Kam · 6 months ago

I don't like the new format! There are plenty of rock stations already in the bay area- where am I going to listen to the type of jazz music that is played on KKSF? I am extremely disappointed and hope that all fans of kksf express their comments on the change for you to bring back an all JAZZ format.

Malik Monroe · 6 months ago

thanks for the heads up on takin away our smooth jazz station. the question is why and then replace it with the bend what a joke whos running that taco stand geoge bush

CC · 6 months ago

I am truly upset. I loved your station. You'll will be missed. A loyal listener from Washington, D.C.

Freelan · 6 months ago

Wow! Monday everything is normal on KKSF and Tuesday on the way to work I thought something was wrong with the signal. If all this is considered nothing but a business you just lost a loyal customer. You just might find yourselves in the same boat as alot of retail stores,,,,,,,,,,,, hopefully. You deserve it. The junk you are playing now just doesn't make it. Goodbye!

Abbey · 6 months ago

I woke up and tuned in thinking I'd be listening to my favorite FM station to find some loud rock music was playing! Not good at 5:15 in the morning! I thought someone had changed my station only to read that KKSF is gone forever!! I am so sad. There is no other station like KKSF!

Nathan Peruman · 6 months ago

I've been a daily listner for over 20 years! It has been the background music in our office everyday. You had the greatest format. Ramsey Lewis and Dave Koz were great additions to your format. I hope someone else picks up the Smooth Jazz format. I don't wish you luck with your new format.

Carol Langham · 6 months ago

I am so sad to hear this news. I have loved KKSF smooth jazz for twenty years.
I have listened to KKSF jazz in my car and at home. Another great loss for the SF Bay area. This has been quite a year. We DO NOT NEED ANY MORE ROCK AND ROLL STATIONS! Please reconsider your decision.

Cyndy · 6 months ago

PLEASE RECONSIDER THIS!

THIS IS HORRIBLE HORRIBLE NEWS!

Janet · 6 months ago

This is not good! I just turned on my radio at work to discover this? I have nothing against Rock but at work it's Smoothe Jazz that is the most appropriate music. I am saddened by this news.

JazzListener · 6 months ago

I hate it. If I wanted old has been rock, I can choose a number of stations. We need a Smooth Jazz station on radio, not just online. Bring back the true KKSF Jazz!

Stephen · 6 months ago

A truly sad day, how can one substitute KKSF Smooth Jazz for any sound.
I am still thankful for the rich experience over the last six years I listened religiously.

Marilyn Dalton · 6 months ago

This music on KKSF this a.m. at 5:00 a.m. is terrible. How can I find Ramsey Lewis - I notictd that he and Karen still show up on the right hand side of the screen.

I am switching to KOIT radio.

Joel · 6 months ago

I am a 20 year listener. I am surprised but not shocked. KKSF has brought this upon itself for failing to be the station it could have and should have been. KKSF was not a true jazz station. It has been a mixture of jazz and pop. The playlist was too limited, often darn repetative. This has been a frustration for me, but there wasn't really a better alternative - on terrestial radio anyway. I have recently discovered SERIUS Water Colors. This has already replaced KKSF for me, at least while I am in my car.

-Joel

Lisa · 6 months ago

KKSF, Smooth Jazz was a unique station. My alarm clock was set to KKSF. I hate the new format. There isn't another station with the smooth jazz format. 91.whatever is too jazzy. Bring back the old format. Email me when you wake up and decide what a mistake the station made because I won't be listening to 103.7 anymore.

Etta Tyler · 6 months ago

I was truely revolted when I turned on my radio this morning and heard the horrid D.J. barking and raucus hard rock screeching that can be heard on any of hundreds of rock stations in the area. I immediately deleted that station from my menu.

Goodbye smooth jazz, goodbye 103.7!

Augie · 6 months ago

I KKSF has been my stress reliever through out the day. I can't believe your going to change the format of ths station.
I listen to KKSF smooth jazz to help me thru the day.
I certainly won't be listening to 103.7 Band not my type of music

Aug the old dog

Tom · 6 months ago

It's unfortunate that the bottom line runs the decisions in our world now. It's more unfortunate that most businesses are run by CFO's. I haven't met one CFO that knows the product that their business sells, or knows how it is put together the way it is, or why it is put together that way. I truely believe that CEO's should be outlawed somehow from making business decisions. I believe in the following saying and in fact, I have it as a screen saver on my desktop at work. "Price is not Cost!" You may have found a way to just push a button and you have instant music and save money, but you just lost a listener, and I'm sure others will do the same. Oh, the music of the 70's and 80's is great, but not what I want to listen to while in the car. Bummer for me. Bummer for you! Now, I have to find another station to listen to. I hate CFO's!

Dave Spencer · 6 months ago

So who came up the absolute awful idea of the Band? We certainly DO NOT NEED another stale old rock station!

My 15 year old daughter loves smooth jazz as well as newer types of music. She was disappointed and angry.

Youi need to hire a new market research company. how could you drop the ONLY smooth Jazz radio station in the Bay area? Especially for a stale music station? I turned on 103.7 last night and Stairway to Heaven was playing. Are you kidding me? That's preferred to Dave Koz or Diana Krall? Blech!

Manuel · 6 months ago

I wake up to KKSF. Today it really woke me up! If I wanted rock music I would tune to KFOG. Too bad KKSF was going down hill though, too predictable.

Virginia · 6 months ago

"The Band" just doesn't do it for Smooth Jazz listeners. It's not even the same genre and can't compete. What made you think someone that thrives on Diana Krall and Dave Koz would enjoy waking up to The House of the Rising Son? KKSF wil no longer be my station>

Nancy · 6 months ago

Another rock station? Give me a break. We listened (past tense) to your station faithfully for the last five years, making a 150 mile trip between two homes, as well as during my husband's 140 mile daily commute to work. He's from Berkeley, and even he was SHOCKED when he came home from his commute yesterday. We can only hope 94.7 KSSJ doesn't make the same bad decision.

HAlba · 6 months ago

Very disappointed when my radio / alarm went off this morning to wake up to the WHO. I like the WHO and the type of music that 98.5 and 104.5 play, but I don't like waking up to it.

I'll find something that is a bit quieter in the morning and more conducive to waking up without the potential of getting rocked out of bed.

Agreed, just what we need another rock station and now no jazz.....sad.

mark · 6 months ago

Won't be listening to KKSF anymore... :(

Random listener · 6 months ago

PLEASE tell us where on the FM dial we can listen to more smooth jazz... not all of us are blessed with HD radio or streaming audio on the Internet in our homes, our work, or our cars. Also, please give us some proper advanced warning the next time something like this happens... my jaw is still on the floor. Thank you!

SIlvio · 6 months ago

Hello KKSF:
I'm in shock. But I'm not surprise. I will do my best to get what I need to continue listening to you guys. I was introduce to Smooth Jazz throught you guys. Thank you for so many years of company. Smooth jazz does calm the nerves and gives you a relax feeling.

Morgan · 6 months ago

Well Clear Channel you have achieved the triple crown. As a resident of Mtn View you discontinued the New Orleans by the bay music concert when you took over management of Shoreline amphitheater, you discontinued the free KKSF yearly jazz concerts in downtown Mtn View when you purchased KKSF and now you have dumped the KKSF jazz venue. Way to go!!!!!!!

jack · 6 months ago

what another rock station bring back the smooth jazz

carol garcia · 6 months ago

I am sorry to see 103.7 Jazz gone, I do not like the new music you are playing, the Jazz was the best ever, so relaxing and simple, sorry to see it go and Ramsey and Lewis, wont listen to this station because of the music, will have to search for another Jazz station

LHill · 6 months ago

This cannot be true.......................I survive my morning commute with KKSF!!

BRING BACK KKSF...............we have enough classic rock stations!!!!

Say it isn't so...................Where's Dave Koz??????

This is just not fair!!!!!

Bob · 6 months ago

WOW!!! I can not believe that the only decent jazz radio station in the Bay Area for the past 20 years succumbed to classic rock! There are plenty of classic rock stations here already. And now you just one more in the crowd, offering nothing new but oldies. Fire that market research group and bring back the Jazz. Sadly, I will not be listening any longer to your station.

scott · 6 months ago

This is simply terrible news. We need to go back smaller companies owning our radio stations. The monopoly of big business radio is taking away our choices, and gives us all the same dull music to suffer though all over america.

Ethel · 6 months ago

I did love the jazz but the band is great. I did not want to get out of my car yesterday.

Gary · 6 months ago

Yeah right! The Band sucks

Margaret · 6 months ago

I feel a great loss with the decision to take the program off the air. KKSF was my rock without the roll. It helped me to relax and be calm. It gave me energy rather than depleting it. I really don't know what to do now. Who knows when I'll be able to afford HD radio? Where can I find a replacement station for my sound therapy?

phil · 6 months ago

Hi I have loved your jazz for years and sad your gone
but I'm a true rock lover and we need more and new
stations in that dptmt, so YAYYYYYYYY
phil

Becky · 6 months ago

You mght have done exhaustive market research, but you just lost me as a long time "valued" customer. Someone who listens to smooth jazz will not like the screaching that is now coming over the radio waves. I know I don't.

Whipple · 6 months ago

I got in my car after work and decided to hear some soothing sounds. Click...what's this song...Bruce "The Boss" doing here? I thought my car radio was acting up or I was crossing borders to a new city.

What..no more summer JVC Saturday at Sleep Train? No more free Thursday's at Walnut Creek Broadway Plaza? No more listening sound checks @ Yoshi's? What about Koz's Xmas shows? What a loss to Bay Area smooth jazz listeners!

I think Clear Channel needs to make it Clear to bring back smooth jazz to the Bay!

Lou · 6 months ago

Like many others in the Bay Area I am a big fan of smooth jazz. I am very disappointed in your decision to change your format. This is a very sad day! Where do we go now for our jazz fix?

AG · 6 months ago

This is the most ridiculous move made by who ever approved this decision.. Why would you change a jazz station to a rock and roll station? Michael Erickson you need to be fired or Quit because your business and marketing skills are flawed... If you did research you would have realized that your the only Jazz station around and you think you'll make money being a clone station... Bad bad move. And I bet in two years your so called new rock and roll been did over over station fails....... Bring the Jazz back....

Terry · 6 months ago

I play rock and roll and love it but need a smooth jazz injection everyday when I work or just need to calm down... I thank the old KKSF for opening my mind to this wonderful music,,, but listen to your station now...why would I do that when there are already established stations for rock...the internet seems to be the only place to go now. I have already forgot the numbers to dial in on the radio...you say 10....what was it?

David Bernal · 6 months ago

I am EXTREMELY disappointed!

We do not need another classic rock station in the bay area.

Now there is no smooth jazz on the air, or is there? Are there any other smooth jazz stations in the bay area.

While the online access is nice this does not help me when driving in the car

Dave

P. SMITH · 6 months ago

How the HELL COULD YOU DO THIS. 103.7 HAS BEEN MY RADIO STATION FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER.
YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ON LINE.

Walt · 6 months ago

Haven't you heard the tried and true saying? "If it ani't broke don't fix it"
You just lost another listener!

Al Miller · 6 months ago

Good bye. I don't like the new format

Randy · 6 months ago

As a listener for over 20 years, we are very disappointed to hear that you are taking a different path. KKSF was our place to disappear from the hectic and crazy world. You will be truly missed!

We cannot listen to your station any more as it is a format that does not agree with us.

Please post any information on any new Smooth Jazz stations coming to the Bay Area.

j.e. smith · 6 months ago

Sorry ... not happy with what you are doing .... loved waking up to Ramsey Lewis! I can listen to Eric Clapton, et al on XM ... you're right ... it's a business.

JoeG · 6 months ago

This is very disappointing. I hope you reconsider and return to the jazz format.

So Sad · 6 months ago

Like others, this is the only station I listen too. Wake up (even though I didn't like Ramsey). In the car, I guess I will have to listen to the other Bay Area Jazz station. Becaise there is no way - the new format is on my playlist.

gina · 6 months ago

I commute to Berkeley from Stockton and was shocked this morning when I tuned into 103.7! Smooth jazz is what keeps me relaxed on my long drives in the mornings and evenings. My commute and weekend trips to the Bay Area will no longer be the same.

Bev · 6 months ago

I am very sad that Smooth Jazz is leaving the Bay Area air waves. It was unique, easy, and what more radio should be -- more music and less noise. While I wish The Band success, I will not be one of your listeners. Hey, Bay Area there has to be some one out there who can figure out how to get the smooth jazz sound back somewhere on our listening dials. Good luck to all the kksf folks who were a part of the Bay Area Entertainment scene.

K Elliott · 6 months ago

This stinks. 20 yrs of great music just gone. Bye-Bye KKSF. I was a loyal listener. I no longer will be listening. I will have to move on to KJZY 93.7 Sonoma or KRVR Sacramento 105.5.

Tracy · 6 months ago

I think this is a terrible decision. I've listened to KKSF for its entire history and I won't be staying as a listener to the new format. 91.1 will now become my only jazz station. Terrible decision.

Trina · 6 months ago

What the hell? I can't believe it. So what are the jazz listeners supposed to do. There are fifty million "The Band" stations to choose from in the Bay Area. We did not need another. I am truly disappointed in this decision. BOOOOOOOOO!!

BC · 6 months ago

It is awful! You have just lost a viewer.

Steven · 6 months ago

This crass move has consultant written all over it. Probably somebody sitting on his widest side 2,000 miles away. Mind-numbing decision based on charts and graphs without any human interaction.

Kimo Hogan · 6 months ago

Wow, I'm very sorry to hear the change!? I know it is about money, business.
But......................... market research, bean counters.......... I'm sorry, I love the top 20's but there are enough of them.

Good luck

Karen · 6 months ago

This really sucks. I looked forward to listening to KKSF every afternoon on my way home. I turned to listen yesterday and was shocked and very surprised to not hear any soft jazz, just music that I did'nt find appealing to my ears at all!!!
Now what are we listeners supposed to do??

phil · 6 months ago

Rock is king!!!!

Dennis Weaver · 6 months ago

How come you didn't post my comment I made last night? The new format sucks. There are already several crappy mixed rock stations in the bay area. Like we need more? You had 100% of the market share for this format since there are no other smooth jazz stations. IDIOTS!

Maria Nettle · 6 months ago

I am very, very sad and shocked, when I turned on the radio and turned to my favorite smooth jazz station and heard NOISE! hOW COULD you do this? Is there any other smooth jazz station to turn to? I feel like I lost my puppy!!!!!

Erick · 6 months ago

KKSF has been a part of my life for a long time, I'm sad now. The Band is good music, but it is not smooth jazz. I like Barney's comment! E

Debra · 6 months ago

Your station got me through the day at work.. I am really going to miss you.

Gino · 6 months ago

You Guys Blew it Smooth Jazz was San Francisco sad day. I heard some music from your new format IT SUCKS THANKS FOR NOTHING>

Michael Gullery · 6 months ago

While I understand business flooding a small market here in the Bay area with yet another "Classic Rock" station is poor judgement. I don't need another of those. What I do need is a morerelaxing music station that KKSF light jazz was when I needed it. I'm the classic generation of people in their 50s and yes I love rock-n-roll but the years have also broadened my musical tastes and calming light jazz was part of that.

I will NOT be listening to 103.7, I will be online here though when I can.

Michael Gullery

Jeannie · 6 months ago

Was totaly shocked and upset to not hear my regular programing. Where can i find Ramsey Lewis in the morning???? Why change something so GREAT.
I will be looking for a new station.

jrdomin · 6 months ago

I can not believe no more KKSF that was my favorite JAZZ station. What a great loss to the bay area..I dont like the new change and will not listen to it..Ill go to KBLX.
GOOD LUCK.

cheryl · 6 months ago

NOT HAPPY!!! Your reason for yanking smooth jazz off the airways and replacing it with old rock is just lame and extremely inconsiderate. Just business?? Well, you and your sponsers won't be getting mine.

Jeff · 6 months ago

Sorry you changed. I will miss the smooth jazz. I will not be a 103.7 listener anymore and neither will my wife. This was the one radio station that we both agreed on and loved. We were long time listeners.

Rockslide2free · 6 months ago

I've been a listener since KRE days, and all the days of KKSF, I even tried to hang with you through Whoopi, and I'm sad to hear that your business decision will end my relationship with you. I tried The Band but I'm not with that. So fare well....

winedog75 · 6 months ago

I am sad to see such a unique format melt away in favor of another KOIT-style station. With Alice and KFOG for contemporary music, how is the BAND going to make it's Mark? Where am I going to get my daily dose of Gato Barbieri and Fatburger, Boney James and Candy Dulfer? For some reason, I don't get KCSM. I guess I am going to have to dust off my cd case, which I haven't needed since I moved to the Bay Area, and buy a Bose IPOD dock.

Mark Monillas · 6 months ago

Clear Channel Technology has screwed us again!
Now playing Rock???. WTF????? I will no longer listen to 103.7, it was nice to have smooth jazz in the bay area.. Corporate music channels SUCK! I'm now hunting independent radio stations. You WERE a great Radio station.

Sue · 6 months ago

Blah, bleck, ick--who needs another rock & roll station. Way to get lost in the shuffle. Next you'll be another oldies station that won't work either. You had class, you had style. . . Big mistake.

bob hughes · 6 months ago

The Band is not KKSF Smooth Jazz - not even close. This is a sad day for all jazz lovers - what a loss.

Rebecca · 6 months ago

I cried the day the music died. KKSF was the background music of my life. It lead me to the Koz cruises and meeting people from rural areas who had no access to smooth jazz radio and I was so smug because I had KKSF. I am so tired of oldies---40+ years was enough. Smooth jazz was calming me and making me happy daily. Online and CD's with no terrible commercials yes but no voices like Dave and John Rivers to inform and befriend me. It is sad.

MarkB · 6 months ago

So sad. I listened for 20 years, bought your CDs, supported your artists. Where do we go now to get our favorite music and DJs?

Brice Walker · 6 months ago

really bad decision. I will not be listening to the new format.
bad bad bad

Geraldine Owens · 6 months ago

Big mistake changing the format. The reason your station survived 20 years was because it was loved by so many different types of music listeners. Where do I go now to hear my favorite music? I feel abandoned.

Rockslide2free · 6 months ago

This SUCKS!!!!

Chuck McKinney · 6 months ago

I was a Full 20 year listener and have EVERY AIDS Relief Sampler, some of which are tapes! I HATE your new program. Give me back my SOMMOTH JAZZ!!!!!

crying · 6 months ago

My radio blasted me out of bed, not my usual ease out of bed routine. Some warning would have been nice so I could cahnge the station.

Quite simply the new format sucks and you have lost me as a customer. I should have known it was Clear Channel, which appears to be off the mark allot. There are lots of stations with a similar format as the Band.
I will miss KKSF. KBLX and KJAZZ here I come!

Adriene · 6 months ago

What a sad day....KKSF - Smooth Jazz was my absolute favorite station in the morning, driving to and from work and during my Saturday housecleaning. What a loss!

Chili · 6 months ago

There are plenty of rock/pop stations already on the airwaves. Taking smooth jazz away will be a big mistake. I will not be listening to your new format.

Tyler · 6 months ago

It sucks!!!

Badmove · 6 months ago

Replacing a unique format with a tired format doesn't spell long term success (and I like rock alot). Look at 106.9 (KFRC)...now converted to KCBS FM (what genuis thought that was a good idea). Dozens of stations with "The Band's" format have failed in this market. KKSF was unique, competing only with 102.9 and 91.1...and I gotta believe there were changes which could have made it even better and more profitable...so long soothing music and personalities, hello CD's or MP3 when feeling stressed out or romantic...a shame

Kathleen Creggett · 6 months ago

KKSF had loyal listeners and the programmed music was extremely enjoyable. A 70's rock station will simply not replace the genre of music loyal listeners anticipated and enjoyed. I understand this is business but for the fans who enjoyed the commentary and the choice of music it simply is bad business.

John · 6 months ago

You SUCK!

Elizabeth · 6 months ago

Type your comment here. I thought I had the wrong channel?? I'm sorry, but I do not like the change. I love smooth jazz, I turned KKSF on first thing every morning and I listened to it at work, and I have it on my car. I cannot listen to "The Band", it is not my choice of music. Good thing I have bought all the CD's. Good Luck with your "New Sound". I won't be listening.

Alex Pagsolingan · 6 months ago

I am very sad to learn of your new music format. There are enough "classic rock" radio stations out there to choose from for me, but KKSF was the ONLY smooth jazz station for me. I understand that this is a business, but what makes you think that you'll have more listeners by switching formats. Like I said, KSAN & KFOX are well established and if I wanted to listen to classic rock, I would listen to KSAN first. It is very sorrowful to know that KKSF, Smooth Jazz, is gone. I hope you'll reconsider and return to what you know best.

Karen Kaufman · 6 months ago

This is appalling! I cannot believe you have switched to a tired old rock format and are leaving loyal smooth jazz listeners behind - because I can assure you that I am gone and will not listen to the tired, annoying, boring old rock stuff that your station now plays, nor will I listen to streaming audio on my computer at work. If I wanted to stay in the 60's, 70's or 80's - there are a dozen other stations I could listen to. Shame on you! This was a bad decision. If you ever go back to smooth jazz let me know, meanwhile I will request to be taken off your mailing list and I will for sure be off your listening list. I didn't even leave the radio on for my dog this morning when I left the house because I didn't want to inflict that crappy music on him all day.

Nino · 6 months ago

I will miss Smooth Jazz 103.7 for a very long time to come, there was no other station like it in the San Francisco Bay Area. Needless to say, I will not be listening to the new 103.7 format as it is a totally different genre, I've already removed it from my station presets. Time to get a satellite receiver I guess...

K.D · 6 months ago

That was a horrible decision. You will obviously lose the majority of your listeners. I will not be listening to The Band. It's too bad the company wasn't as dedicated as the listeners.

Brice Walker · 6 months ago

Bad idea, very sad day. I will not be listening to the new format, please change it back

Cee · 6 months ago

I'm disappointed but life goes on. Enjoy your new sounds. I guess I'm back to watching/listening to the news on TV in the morning while I get ready for work. I can't take that constant noise you have on "The Band". Hopefully, I will be able to hear your smoothing jazz sounds at work, because I can't have that other noise in my office. Good luck but you did forget the Baby Boomers!

mrs. white · 6 months ago

Sad! and a devistating decision of Mr. Erickson. This is how not having KKSF will effect my day 5/19/09.... AM nothing inspiring to get my house up and going for the day, drive back to cd"s, office my employees will station flip all day and complain at the water cooler, my clients will not have music ( Ex. Janet pomeroy center for head trama recoveries , patients loved it care givers needed it and it's free!)We usually leave the radio on kksf in both the house and barn for the animals. My husband will not have music in his design shop, or soothing tunes to drive home and unwind too. Pm I will not have dinner prep smooth jazz, or any choice on the dial to replace kksf, there is nothing like it. simply put bring it back every radio in our lives has kksf on it.

Ronald Ulrixh · 6 months ago

Good by to great music in the bay area and to the sleazy commercials. I listened for many years in spite of the commercials.

A new era without me!!
Ronald Ulrich

Lisa · 6 months ago

We were just talking about this new change this morning in the office. I first heard yesterday (coworkers too heard)when I turned to what I thought was KKSF Smooth Jazz and all of a sudden I heard them say --The Band?? I was puzzled! I will miss KKSF as the Smooth Jazz station. I guess you have to do what's best for the business? very sad

Gloria Kinores · 6 months ago

I turned into KKSF this morning and was surprised to hear classic rock! I enjoy the music but I miss hearing the smooth jazz. I guess I will have to tune in online now! Too bad we can't have both!

Michael · 6 months ago

NO!!! I too was devestated to fnd out that there was no more Smooth Jazz on my radio dial at 103.7 after being a listener for the past 20 years. So very sad it is to lose my favorite format to ease into my mornings and relax into my evenings. I guess all I can say is thanks for all the memories but the new format is not for me; sorry. Good luck and goodbye KKSF.

denise · 6 months ago

Sorry to see yo go...we were a staple of my car radio....I will have to install xm in my car...thei band stuff sucks!!!!!

Mickey · 6 months ago

This is a decision I'm sure you'll regret in the future. The Bay Area doesn't need a pasteurized/processed imitation classic rock station, and it's an insult that you took away KKSF to give one to us. Your market research is flawed...if you really did any.

d.fowler · 6 months ago

if i wanted to listen to the music you are playing now i would listen to 104.5 or 98.5 you are going to lose a lot of listeners. i have turned on alot of friends to your format,too bad it has to change.

Ivy · 6 months ago

Its too BAD!!! idea, I want back my Smooth Jazz. I'm very UPSET!!!

ron abundiz · 6 months ago

Are you god damn f @$#$%&*ing crazy? I've been listening to Kreative music
on AM when KBLX was on am in the 60's and then it went to FM and later I
moved to KKSF when you started broadcasting and now you're going off the air. Anyone can play the rock oldies, but I like to keep my music appreciation in
America's original art form with a twist of brass. Thank god I have my Ipod with
smooth jazz..... so long kksf. Good boy , mike erickson

Frank Zanger · 6 months ago

I listened to the original 103.7 since the beginning. Been to many of those listener parties, the brunches, bought all the Samplers and so on.
It was a great 20 years. I realize you have a business to run, but I was shocked to turn on the radio and find music other than 'Smooth Jazz'. No more Rick Braun, Marc Antione -- sad day, really sad. Good luck to your new venture and 'the band' but I'm looking for another station beginning now.

Robert M. Mayeda · 6 months ago

Been listening to KKSF since "day one" and thank you! Will dearly miss the smooth jazz tunes...

Linda · 6 months ago

KKSF smooth jazz was my only radio station when visiting the Bay Area. Sorry it is ending. Guess it'll be smooth jazz CDs from now on.

Debbie · 6 months ago

This is so heart wrenching. I absoluted loved Smooth Jazz. Morning, noon & night.

While the Band has good classics. It just isn't the same.

What is an older ubran adult going to do while trying to reach that spot in their soul, that only Smooth Jazz had to offer.

Please somebody, reconsider this decision.

Pat Alvarado · 6 months ago

So far in the half hour that I listened to the new KKSF....it doesn't appeal to me. I'll give it a few more days,but doubt if I'll remain a loyal listener.
Sorry the station made this decision.

Debbie Stanhope · 6 months ago

I'm very sad to hear this. This was my calm part of my day driving to and from work. Sunday's were the greatest. I thank you for all th years and hope something can be worked out to include some of your outstanding features. Sunday brunch should for sure stay on the air. I know this will cause a lot of sadness to a huge group of my friends. We thought you were the best.

Tyler · 6 months ago

This staion new SUCKS!!!

carmen melero · 6 months ago

What a shame, Jazz fans will have to listen to another jazz station, definitely not rock. KFAX was such a good station.

Larry · 6 months ago

Wow. If there was any warning to the format change, I sure missed it. I have been listening to 103.7 about 12 hours per day for years, but no more. Smooth Jazz was conducive to my work; it was great background music. I'm going to miss it, Ramsey and all of the others. Looks like I'll be searching for a new radio station... (I might even need to hook a computer up to my stereo to try the streaming option if Ramsey and the crew are available that way). Gads, another rock station. In the immortal words of the Kingfish, "I'se regusted".

Darlene · 6 months ago

Sorry I really don't like the music that is being played, I listened to KKSF at home, work, and in the car. I'm lost without it. I'm really disapointed. I enjoyed listening to it on the way home from work because it really did relax me while driving. While I like change this is off the wall.

Please bring back smooth jazz.

I am a registrated listener, I'm just too upsent to remember my password and etc.

Roger E · 6 months ago

May 18th was truly a sad day for the Bay Area. Just what we need another R&R station. Smooth Jazz was a unique listening spot, now it's gone. Goodby Ramsey & Karen, Miranda and all the others. Hello XM and 94.7 when I'm near Sacramento. I'm dropping my 103.7 presets.

Al Chang · 6 months ago

That suck. Love smooth jazz been listening for 20 years. Will miss Ramsey and Karen the morning as well as Dave Koz
Is the Smooth Jazz at Reno still exist? Now I have to listen to Smooth Jazz out of Sacramento. Good bye KKSF I won't be listening to you anymore.

Mary · 6 months ago

You have got to be kidding!Please someone do something!This is the mellow bay area and we need multiple jazz stations.Smooth jazz had a great format.Will truly miss all it had to offer .I knew when I was stressed and in my car I could just turn on radio aas it was always set to it and mellow out.I am sorry there are enough of the yesteryear stations around)and I am in my 50's).You were unique.Please come back.
Good luck to all the employees and DJS.

ERNEST · 6 months ago

this suck now where are we going to listen to music on Sunday morning or any other day the person who made this decision should be FIRED!!!!!!!!!!!

Roy Yates · 6 months ago

This the end of an era. More accurately, the beginning of a new- God help us.

Corperate decisions (like Clear Channel) do not go in for investing sufficient effort to appreciate the impact/power it posseses. I'm sure they would say otherwise. I suggest there is is a disconnect. Consequently, theorginization does not have the heart to sefficiantly lend weight to it's responsibility to maintain stations (and perhaps to subsidize them a little) that bring this misical wellbeing . These types of economic decisions contribute to the further circling of the drain into anxiety, restlessness and the caotic white noise of the present day.

We needed this guys to help keep things smooth.

rose · 6 months ago

I was terribly shocked! I thought my radio station got changed to another channel by mistake until I heard that I was now listening to a new radio "the band" I do not like the new station as Jazz is more soothing to listen to on the way to work and at work! I loved KKSF. Now I need to find a new station...you lost me as a listener. Bring KKSF back...did you think about polling your audience before you made the change?

Tracy Lynne · 6 months ago

I am extrememly dissapointed, I have been listening for many many years, this was my calm, cool-down station. I can listen to many othere staions any-time. Yesterday I thought I had tuned to KFOG, and looked down only to see KKSF, and was confused - no announcements that I am aware of. The music that I have heard so far on "the band" is good, relly good, but not what I look for in the morning. I have to now find another station to listen to for the morning - right now I am listening to 102.1, urgh not what I want - I want Jazz.... Oh well you must have had a falling off of business etc to change the format so drastically. The ony negative I had w/KKSF was the morning call-in piano request - very boring....

Perhaps I'll tune-in in the afternoon, I have to see.

Trac

fuller · 6 months ago

I was very disappointed to turn on the radio on yesterday afternoon to discover to my HORROR NO DAVE KOZ radio show. I loved listening to KKSF especially after 2:p.m.! It helped me thru my day. That HORRID STUFF you have on there now is not music to my ears!! What kind of research did you people do? You must have just gotten input from the acid rock college crowd. You definetly did'nt get input from your listeners who have supported you all these years! You have lost me as a listener!! I am very upset about this new change. Where will we listeners tune into now? You were the only smooth jazz radio station in the Bay Area! First we lose Tisdale, now this. THE BAND SUCKS!!!!!

Kitty Brown · 6 months ago

I am a commuter, I commute over 200 miles round trip, Monday through Thursday, I depend on KKSF to bring me to work safely and get me back home in one piece. How disappointed I am in this harsh music which grates on my ears, I HATE THIS NEW FORMAT, I WILL NO LONGER LISTEN AND WILL ALSO ENCOURAGE MY FRIENDS NOT TO LISTEN.

Karen · 6 months ago

I couldn't believe that in the middle of the day yesterday, all of a sudden something strange was coming out of the radio! I felt totally blind sided! What a horrible idea and an even worse way of doing it! bring back KKSF!!!

Tim · 6 months ago

I'm stunned. KKSF was the only station of its format. The SF Bay Area is known for it's diversity including music. Most of the stations out there are essentially playing the same format/genre. KKSF must have some decent market share and listenership worth serving. Instead you offer us rock which is already available on a number of stations in the SF Bay Area . I'm frustrated and at a loss. This is a said day for music lovers in the Bay Area. Please reconsider.

ron simmons · 6 months ago

you have got to be kidding, we have been loyal listeners since day one. bring back smooth jazz.PLEASE. what you are playing now is CRAP...ron & shirley

rhealeanne · 6 months ago

So disappointing, I've listened to KKSF since I first moved to the Bay Area. I rarely get a chance to listen to streaming online so I guess I will have to find a new smooth jazz home. Sorry to see this happen. I wish you success with your new format.

Laurrette Schuler · 6 months ago

What happened to my smooth jazz ?
I have been a faithful listener from day #1 for a reason - this is the type of music that I truly enjoyed and the type of station that I enjoyed with the radio station personalities that I enjoyed - not load - no silly on air contests
The only thing I was not liking about the radio station was the recent type of ads that were being run...
Now I will not listen to the station at all.
The music that is now being played is not new, not soothing - very sad.

Gloria · 6 months ago

Wow, what a shock when I turned on the radio this morning. I have enjoyed listening to KKSF since almost the beginning and have many Samplers. I will miss you. Goodbye and good luck to everyone.

Berta Gelber · 6 months ago

WHAT??? I didn't even hear anthing about the change. In the morning it was smooth jazz and in the evening it was music I hated in high school. (I'm not opposed to it now though, but my first choice is always smooth jazz).
Also, no KKSF Jazz Festival in August! We've already started planning for this!
This is terrible! What is the world coming to...I WANT MY MUSIC BACK!

Betty Mannix · 6 months ago

Mr. Erickson:

What a disappointment!!!
I ooked forward every morning to waking up to Smooth Jazz KKSF 103.7. Ramsey Lewis was enjoyable, but the music was the primary reason I listened to KKSF I will particularly miss the Sunday morning "Sunday Morning Oasis" a special treat. I did not like the music on The Band this morning and switched it off after ten minutes or so.
This is a big loss and I am sick about the change you made.

Duane · 6 months ago

Bad, Bad decision. The last thing the Bay Area needs is another boring "Band Station" The Bay Area is suppose to have some class and culture, your new format doesn't have any, the old format did. I will not listen online either, I have options and will listen to the Sacramento Smooth Jazz Station online and when possible in the car. Even my 10 year old son was disappointed, he grew up listening and loves smooth jazz. Another large corporate miss reading of the public.

Dennis · 6 months ago

You lost me!! What a disapointment. I don't know what market you researched, but you made a poor decision.

Ron · 6 months ago

What have you done? Are you guys crazy? Why would you take a good thing and blow it up? "The Band" is no different than any old ordinary radio station...If I wanted to hear what "The Band" is playing I'd listen to KFOG...and in fact I will! This was a dumb decision and shame on you for getting rid of a good thing!

Rick · 6 months ago

It was a nice run, but goodbye. Enjoy the few extra ratings points you may get and the money it brings. But you'll be without people like me - nearly 20s of loyal listening. Sorry, Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets" isn't going to keep me around. It's off for me to KCSM 91.1.... Today feels like a good day to make a pledge. Rick N

Kelley · 6 months ago

This is awful. I'm very sorry this had to happen. I wish the jazz crowd the best.
Kelley

Bea · 6 months ago

I am totally disheartened to learn that Smooth Jazz will no longer be played. Unfortunately I will not listen to your new station, I hope that you come back to playing smooth jazz. I would have your station an all day, now I have to find a new jazz station. This truly a travesty
If anyone knows of another jazz station, besides KBLX, please reply to me.

Lisa · 6 months ago

No jazz stations in SF, you say? Move on to a fantastic jazz station at KCSM 91.1 - Jesse 'Chuy' Varela is the best! http://kcsm.org/jazz91

irene thompson · 6 months ago

I am very upset with the change but there are always changes in life. I have been a Smooth Jazz listener for many years and will truly miss the program. It has been a comfort and therapy relaxer for me. Not sure if I will be able to make the change to the new program.

Disappointed Ex Listenener · 6 months ago

I think this is the biggest mistake ever!! How can you take the only smooth Jazz station away from the Bay Area???? I believe we already have enough of the beatles type hippie stations already... While I was born in that era.. That is not the kind of music I listen to while I'm at work all day and to take me home on my long commute. I think this change is ludicrous and you've just lost another loyal listener. Thank God I still have Sacramentos Station KSSJ! Does this also mean, that there wont be a JVC Jazz fest this year?? KKSJ usually puts that on dont they?

Robin · 6 months ago

What a slap in the face. After being a KKSF Smooth Jazz listener for over a decade, to change formats with absolutely no warning, I am shocked, hurt and extremely upset! If I wanted to listen to anything other than smooth jazz I would have been listening to KFOG or Alice or The Bone. I will guarantee one thing - I will not be listening to The Band. KKSF - BRING BACK SMOOTH JAZZ!!!

Meredith Picerno · 6 months ago

ARE YOU KIDDING ME????

I just heard what I thought was a MISTAKE on my car radio!!! WHERE IS MY JAZZ? I HATE WHAT I'M HEARING ON THE RADIO! THIS IS AN OUTRAGE! THE NEW FORMAT IS TERRIBLE. I look forward to hearing jazz anytime of day - and what about our favorite hosts???? Are they part of the new format?

What are us loyal listeners to do without our favorite jazz station? I'm really saddened by this sudden shift, and why no mention of it on the air?????? What can we do to bring it back??? Not everyone has gone "digital" in today's world - there are still some of us who prefer the old fashioned CDs and radio! Come back!!!!!

Bea · 6 months ago

I am totally disheartened to learn that Smooth Jazz will no longer be played. Unfortunately I will not listen to your new station, I hope that you come back to playing smooth jazz. I would have your station an all day, now I have to find a new jazz station. This truly a travesty

Pat · 6 months ago

What a shock - no warning. I like 60s, but I miss Ramsey and Karen. I don't know what I'll do. I just want quiet music to relax to when I'm at home.

ANDY LO · 6 months ago

IF YOU THINK THAT RACKET YOU ARE PLAYING IS MUSIC, YOU BETTER FIRE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH FIRM AND GO BACK TO THE OLD FORMAT. YOU HAD THE BEST MIX OF MUSIC IN THE BAY AREA. IF YOU THINK YOUR NEW LISTENERS ARE GOING TO EXCEED THE OLD LISTENERS, YOUR WAY OFF BASE AND START LOOKING FOR A BUYER.

PATTY · 6 months ago

There is NO WAY I will listen to your new station. I don't like that music!!! I am EXTREMELY dissapointed. I have been listening to your radio station since it began. I and most of us who listen to the radio don't have computers in our cars and playing through out our whole house so that means we have nothing. I'm angry besides dissapointed. Your music made my whole day. IS THERE ANOTHER SMOOTH JAZZ STATION IN THE AREA?

Jacqueline · 6 months ago

Why? Why? Why? I was so sad when I got in the car yesterday. This was my favorite radio station have been a listener since I moved to the bay area Loved the music and the DJ's, especially Art Goode on Sat nights. He has the best voice, and Ramsey Lewis in the am. Also Sunday mornings great for coffee and reading the paper. Hope you will reconsider and come back with the Smooth Jazz Please.:)

Karen & Richard · 6 months ago

We have been listening to KKSF for 20 years. We will miss the music but mostly e will miss the hosts, like Miranda Wilson, Dave Koz, etc.

Christine · 6 months ago

Life seems so rough and uncaring but it all goes away when I put on KKSF. It has saved me from days I didn't think I could get through. I am very sad that my therapy is gone. It was the most beautiful music and the host were awesome. Please reconsider taking if off the air.

BJ · 6 months ago

I can't begin to tell you how terribly sad I am with your decision to change the programming format on KKSF. I’ve had the radio in my home and car permanently tuned to KKSF for years but now have to find a new radio station. I’ll really miss waking up to Ramsey Lewis!

Ed · 6 months ago

Now there is no Smooth jazz in my car other than my Cd's

bob · 6 months ago

What a disappointment after so many years. I will NOT be listening to the new station. You have been the best music for a long time and if your aren't on the radio I may never listen to your smooth jazz again. We all move on with change and I'll move to another station. All the best to ramsey and karen, the best I've ever heard on the radio.

vladasev · 6 months ago

I was born in the early 70's listening to bands like Herb Alpert and Kool and tha Gang...now after all this years I tough my life was complete by having that wonderful music still alive thanks to KKSF on the radio.Then you guys close,I am a man and I wanted to cry our lost.
Thanks to all KKSF.
vladimir.

Rochelle · 6 months ago

Very, very very upset. I woke up the morning totally confused. You were the only Smooth jazz station and I have been listening to you guys for 15 years. Tried to listen to the Band... Sorry not my cup of tea.

Dan · 6 months ago

Well as you can see by 99% of the previous comments this change is a REALLY BAD IDEA. Your "exhaustive research" totally missed the mark! The Bay Area already has enough "classic rock" type stations. Who ever came up with the concept of "The Band" doesn't understand the demographic of the loyal KKSF Smooth Jazz listeners. I've been listening for the last 20+ years and because of this change you & your advertisers have lost a lot (and I mean "a lot") of listeners including me. Obviously Clear Channel was not thinking "clearly" this time.
Many thanks to all who made the past 20+ years so enjoyable.

Falene · 6 months ago

I was in disbelief and thought there was a glich.............how very sad!!!!!!!!! Now I have to find another station. WE already have toomany rock stations why did they do this? I am not only sad but angry. No warning, no lead in, nothing. Just wake up turn on the radio, expecting to my relaxing smooth jazz and I get what I can on so many other stations. Well I guess it is back to the CD player or find a jazz station to replace KKSF.

Angel S. · 6 months ago

This is hard to believe. Jazz is a great station to listen to. KKSF was such a nice and soothing station. We kept KKSF on all day for our dogs, too. Now we need to find another station. Sure will miss you KKSF! Bring KKSF back, PLEASE.....don't you jknow you had the market as there really is not another jazz station in this area?

Allan · 6 months ago

Truly disappointing news as there are other options for classic rock but not for jazz...

Marlene · 6 months ago

I am so sick of top 40 stations with 90's style rock n roll. What a big mistake for your business, I listened for one hour and that is enough torture, I won't be listening further. Thank goodness for 94.7 out of Sacramento. It is changes like this that will drive long-time radio supporters to the XM option or just CDs. My thanks to all the wonderful folks that produced the great jazz shows you aired, you will truly be missed.

patrick · 6 months ago

This is not good news for people who like jazz and pseudo jazz. Thanks for bailing on us. Someday the people will be able to determine what is played on the public airwaves, not some pasty exec cloistered in his office somewhere reading tea leaves. Goodbye Wauman Tisdale and Mark Antoine it was nice.

Al Hayes · 6 months ago

This is terrible!
The kind of music your are playing now, I can find anywhere on the radio.
So, where do I go for my Smooth Jazz?

Jeff · 6 months ago

This sucks! Hope another station in the Bay Area picks up where you guys left off.

Andre' · 6 months ago

I remember when the first day you went on air, I thought "what a cool radio station". Now I have witness your last day on the air and I thought " that sucks" I know, I know its not personal - its business. Another reason why I don't like/trust anything Clear Channel is involved in.
Andre'

Wudsteen · 6 months ago

Why would I listen to a bunch of "classic rock" when I can get it just about anywhere on the FM dial??? SMOOTH JAZZ was one of a kind!
Market research? Are you kidding me?
You just lost a loyal listener, and I'm sure I'm not alone...

Marilyn Drummond · 6 months ago

I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED WHEN I TURNED ON MY RADIO THIS MORNING DURING MY COMMUTE. I WILL NOT BE LISTENING TO THE NEW STATION FORMAT. I WILL PLAY MY CDS IN THE FUTURE. I HAVE LISTENED ALL THESE YEARS.

Brown · 6 months ago

I agree with most of the people who commented here. You are making a bad decision and will lose many listeners! I have been a fan for 20 years and enjoyed listening to Smooth Jazz anytime of the day. It is a great relaxer for someone that has a stressful job. Not everyone has access to the internet and what about while we are commuting to work? I will not be listening to your new station.

Jeff · 6 months ago

This sucks!

MaryLou · 6 months ago

I'm very upset that my station is going away what is this world coming to I love this music it mello its makes my day when I'm on my way to work what will I listen to now!! It was a pleasure to listen to all the the Dj's with there cool voices I will miss you all god Bless too all of you:)

G · 6 months ago

I think we have more than enough rock stations here in the bay area and certainly NOT enough great Jazz stations. Who ever made the decision to change formats should have their head examined. If I wanted to listen to rock, I'd go to KFOG, KSAN or KFUX.

Sandra · 6 months ago

THIS STINKS!!! We don't need another rock station.. Next time poll your listeners before you make such drastic "business" moves... I'm sure you will find that you are going to lose a lot of loyal listeners.. This makes us very unhappy. Now where do we go for smooth jazz in the bay area?

Gina · 6 months ago

As another listener wrote, this just sucks big time. Every morning at work my radio is tuned to KKSF Smooth Jazz, NOT big freaking BAND MUSIC. Where do GROWN FOLKS go for good music??? I'm not into RAP, SAPPY LOVE SONGS,........GIVE ME MY JAZZZZZZ! Oh what a shock! and without a warning! Now that was cold! I was beating the hell out of my radio wondering what the heck is going on.....I don't want to listen to this $#!*.....where was my smooth jazz. As a customer services rep who listens to complaints ALL DAY LONG, this was my therapy....So Sad, when's the funeral

PM · 6 months ago

What a shame. KKSF was teh ONLY radio station in the Bay area to play quality smooth jazz. We will miss it very much. We sure hope someone else will change their format TO smooth jazz. Now KKSF is just like every other mainstream rock/pop station. I will not be listening.

Miara · 6 months ago

Are you kidding me? What were you thinking? I can't believe you replaced Smooth Jazz with The Band! Great...just what we need...another rock station...pure genius! I listened to Smooth Jazz going to and from work, as well as throughout the day. Smooth Jazz says it all...smooth listening, smooth sounds...stress free. Now you're hitting us hard with The Band? Are you serious? So many of us have listened to KKSF for years and this is how you thank us? You've done a great disservice to your faithful listeners! KKSF Smooth Jazz was unique and one of a kind, no other station could compare. Now you're just another run of the mill radio station...why did you mess up a good thing?

KAREN · 6 months ago

H A T E I T !!!!! PLEASE GO BACK TO ORIGINAL PROGRAM....WILL N O T
LISTEN TO THE GARBAGE THEY ARE PLAYING NOW.

vladasev · 6 months ago

I will miss TOP20 and The Ramsey Lewis Show.
I miss MY KKSF SO BAD.
PLEASE BRING IT BACK NOW.

Debra · 6 months ago

Come on i notice a change yesterday, and was wondering what was happening.... Oh this morning i said what's going on! You guys call this a business decision not a good one. I'm out of here like so many other's ...And my DJ Miranda Wilson oh how I'm going to miss hearing her voice.. BAD, BAD DECISION....

PATTY · 6 months ago

Here's another comment. What work place still allows one to stream radio over their computer. You loose big time because I CAN"T listen to smooth jazz side of your show because I can't stream at work. If you wonder why I am so upset it is because the smooth jazz music is the only thing that made my miserable time at work tollerable.

Barbara O'Neill · 6 months ago

I would like to thank everyone at KKSF for all of the wonderful years of smooth jazz! We went to many KKSF sponsored days in Golden Gate Park that were wonderful!

I am so disappointed that the station won't be on the radio anymore. I will now replace that spot with something else as I don't care for the music I heard this morning on "The Band".

Best of luck to everyone at KKSF who gave us so many years of great music!

VICTORIA G · 6 months ago

I am shocked and sadden by the change. I have been gone and returned home to just another easy rock station like all the others on FM radio. Nothing special just music from a time past and well forgotten. Oh well, time to find a new station since you say "it is a business".

Desiree · 6 months ago

I'm not happy at all, I can't start my day at work without listening to KKSF, Smooth Jazz.. Where can I find another soft jazz station as KKSF?
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VG · 6 months ago

It's just terrible! I don't know how I'm going to make it through my work days! I'm not allowed to stream music on the computer at work! This really sucks!

Ed94536 · 6 months ago

I'm switching to another station.

Diane Roberts · 6 months ago

I have really enjoyed KKSF as smooth jazz over the past 20 years. Every time I've received a survey about radio stations I always listed KKSF as my favorite. I will really miss it. I was wondering what the titles were of some tunes heard over the past 6 months and always missed someone giving it; guess I'll never find out.

wardell smith · 6 months ago

When I got into my car Monday afternoon, I thought the parking attendant has fiddled around with my radio. I was perplexed. When I got home, I immediately checked kksf website. To my dismay, what a shocker. I am depressed. Sorry, I won't be listening to "The Band".

wardell

Rick Quinteros · 6 months ago

I'm saddened to hear this. I tune into KKSF Smooth Jazz every morning to get my day started. I hope you make a comeback, there's nothing like smooth jazz to envigorate the body and soul!!

Butch · 6 months ago

103.7 has been on my various cars radios for more than 20 years. No longer. I am sorry, but the bay area does *not* need another 60's to 80's easy rock station.

Bad choice. Good bye. Good luck

Karen · 6 months ago

I am in shock - just had to change from 103.7 to another station - taking away Smooth Jazz from the airways doesn't make sense? So many loyal listeners over the years :( Hope you come to your senses and return Smooth Jazz back to us.

Ken · 6 months ago

I had a WTF moment yesterday when I turned on the radio to 103.7.
In terms of your new music, it sounds like many other existing stations. You had a nice niche, which I hope will soon be filled by someone else.

John · 6 months ago

Too bad but i can see why it happened, kksf's playlist had become so top 40 smooth jazz that it was really boring ( but not as boring as the Band), I have old tapes from 10 years ago and the programming at that time was fantastic,all kinds of artists, great music, never heard the same thing twice in a day, matter of fact I listen to tapes now more often than the station, will miss you all Thanks

Nicole · 6 months ago

Bring back smooth jazz. We would listen to it in the office at our elementary school. It has a very calming sound which is great for a very hectic life we all live in. I have already moved on to another station!.

Melanie · 6 months ago

I hate the change...now my commute to work won't be smooth anymore.

Mary · 6 months ago

The year of 2009 has been a year of change and not all of it good. I lost my job of 25+ years, my trip to Mexico was cancelled due to the swine flu and now KKSF is no longer playing smooth jazz, what else could possibly go wrong? I am very sad and broken hearted that I won't be able to wake up in the morning to listen to my "happy music" that has sustained me for the past 20 years. Please reconsider and bring back smooth jazz or at least tell me if there is another bay area station that will take over the smooth jazz format. (BTW, I will not be listening to 103.7 The Band)
Mary :-(

Marcus · 6 months ago

We've experienced 2 big blows in the past few of days. The passing of Wayman Tisdale & now the station that supported his music is gone too. That's like a slap in the face. We've gotta get smooth jazz back in the bay area.

Karen · 6 months ago

I can't believe this!! What a shock to wake up to "the band". Ramsey Lewis and Karen Williams were the absolute best morning show hosts. I am a true smooth jazz fan - now where will I go? I WILL NOT BE LISTENING to The Band - nothing special about this station. What were you people thinking? If anything, you could have re-worked some of your music playlists (too much Sade). I will miss listening to the true jazz personalities Ramsey Lewis, Dave Koz, Brian Culbertson and Dick Conte. Very sad indeed.

Bob · 6 months ago

Hello, I was a new listner to KKSF. I really enjoyed the two months or so since I discovered KKSF. Now I will have to find a new station for the mellow music I love. So long to a new friend and good bye to 103.7.

Does anyone know of another station that plays smooth jazz?

Ginny · 6 months ago

I can't believe you're taking away the only Jazz station in the bay area. I don't know who did your research but did you happen to notice how long KFRC made it on FM? This is just wrong.

Penny Scott · 6 months ago

Good Morning Michael. I wanted to ask you when something is working, why not leave it alone? I have enjoyed this station for many, many years and it is so right. Ramsey and Karen got me going in the morning --I loved the new addition of Ramsey's Request. Then we had Miranda who was bright, bubbly, so lovely. So you are saying I would rather listen to a bunch of oldie rock, which is available on a dozen other stations rather than Kenny G, SADE Dave Coz. I don't think so! You should not listen to a couple hockey pucks in marketing who are way out in left field. One day my co-workers and I were discussing how there was only KKSF for our Jazz enjoyment in the Bay. Well now you have taken that away. Please reconsider bringing back your old format. And then that will bring me back. Sincerely, Penny Scott

Jazz+ · 6 months ago

NY city lost it's smooth jazz station last year. Now that SF has followed I think it provides more evidence that the artistic growth of smooth jazz has been stiffled since the media conglomerate was permitted to create a monopoly.

Bob · 6 months ago

Hello, I was a new listner to KKSF. I really enjoyed the two months or so since I discovered KKSF. Now I will have to find a new station for the mellow music I love. So long to a new friend and good bye to 103.7.

Does anyone know of another station that plays smooth jazz?

Pam · 6 months ago

I am sad to hear that the KKSF that I knew and loved is no longer. I have listened to The Band now for 2 days and have to say that I will be looking for a new jazz station to take KKSF's place now. What a lose.

danielle · 6 months ago

I am very saddened to hear that you decided to not only change the format but leave the Bay Area. I am even more saddened that you left without notifying your LOYAL LISTENERS!!!!!!!!!!!!! In the Bay Area we don't have alot of choices when it comes to comtemporary jazz artist. This was our outlet, with entertaining host, wonderful venues, etc. I am heartbroken that it's gone but even more disheartened that LISTENERS weren't warned of the change. Brings a whole new meaning to LOYAL.

Looking for a new station....

Debra · 6 months ago

Come on i notice a change yesterday, but didn't pay much attention. Oh this morning i said what's going on! You guys call this a business decision not a good one. I'm out of here like so many other's ...And my DJ Miranda Wilson oh how I'm going to miss hearing her voice.. BAD, BAD DECISION....

winedog75 · 6 months ago

Let's Get Jazz back on the air. Email Dustino75@yahoo.com

Gloria · 6 months ago

On the way to work yesterday I thought my family was playing a joke on me and switched my preset, not funny. I am very sad that the smooth jazz is gone. Sorry to hear that an old friend is now gone.

Kimberley · 6 months ago

I am not too happy with this decision to change from the jazz station that I have loved for 20 years. We have enought stations on the radio with old 70's music. KKSF Smooth Jazz was just perfect and I will miss it very much. I will now have to search the dial to see what, if any station will live up to my expections that KKSF Smooth Jazz did. I guess I will have to listen to it on my computer and forget the radio altogether. I think you have made a big mistake in changing to this format of music.

Gary · 6 months ago

Who are the owners of this radio station? What were they thinking when they made the decision to kill Smooth Jazz in the Bay Area? We have more than enough rock and roll stations in SF. PLEASE BRING BACK KKSF!!! I miss listening to Ramsey in the morning and Dave Koz during my evening commute...

Pat · 6 months ago

Sorry to see KKSF go - always good listening, and this definitely leaves a gap in the Bay Area radio landscape. The new format isn't really new, just joins all the other Boomer oldies stations that exist. Too bad when economics gets in the way; and this is about economics, no real market research would come up with the format change. Would be great if it would come back someday, but won't hold my breath. At any rate, thanks for all the years of enjoyment.

Robbs · 6 months ago

I couldn't belive my ears when I got into my car this morning!! I thought I had the wrong station, because my boyfriend always changes the station to AM to listen to 680 or 740. But it wasn't a mistake or wrong station at all. sniff sniff What do we do for jazz now? We cannot always listen to jazz over the internet. Especially at night. Sometimes I would listen to KKSF at night to put me to sleep to some smooth jazz.. Yes, an end to a jazz era in the Bay!!!!!!!!!!!!

Susan · 6 months ago

I am very disappointed to see you go! I loved the music the DJ's and the guest hosts and discussions. You will be missed greatly.

Grace Villaflor · 6 months ago

I can't believed yesterday while I was driving that I not into jazz music anymore. Nevertheless, I am hoping for your continued success and that I will be always be listening to the new station "THE BAND". CHEERS!!!!

TW · 6 months ago

ok...now I get it!!! I kept turning my radio dial thinking I must have the wrong station or that someone was playing a really bad joke. Oh how I wish it were! I am sad that this great jazz radio station is gone! The Band is NOT what I will be listening to! I WILL tune in to KKSF via the web daily as I have been doing; and if available via satellite radio????

Mistereed · 6 months ago

This new station and format is awful!!. I thought smooth Jazz represented the Classiness of the bay area. The Sunday Morning Oasis was awesome. I will not support this new station, and I feel it will fail because it's no different than any other rock station you hear while scrolling channels. Reminds me of something you find while on a long road trip, and you wish you had access to your stations back home.... Someone should be fired for this, better sooner than later..I guess I'll be tuned in to KCSM 91.1 or KBLX 102.9 the quiet storm. It's not smooth Jazz, but as close as you can get to it on the radio now. Sad day...


Marcus Reed

Bayard Bookman · 6 months ago

The demise of KKSF as we knew it is a HUGE loss as I've listened to this station for as long as they've been broadcasting; it WAS the best in the S.F. Bay Area, bar none.
So, to all of you who worked to bring this great station to your loyal listeners, I wish you the best. Many, many thanks to all!
Finally, there is NO WAY I'll listen to "The Band". The Bay Area, particularly the
South Bay is overloaded with rock stations; enough already with this! The loss of KKSF is a loss of a more sophisticated element of our culture, and anyone who thinks they can replace this with a rock station is very sadly mistaken.
I'll immediately switch from 103.7 on my home and car stereos as I don't need another rock station and in this case, a really great station gone down the crapper replaced with a "me too" banality.
There is more to life than "business" and if you don't understand this, then we have absolutely nothing in common (and I am a businessman).
Good bye.

Jazz+ · 6 months ago

What a sad week. Rest in peace Wayman Tisdale (44) and KKSF. The station is another casualty of corporate owned radio's "market research."
At least the Bay Area has another comercial free straight ahead jazz station as an alternative.

Sandra · 6 months ago

How could you possibly think, that listeners to smooth jazz would 'enjoy' this kind of music??? We can get this anytime, anywhere, so it no longer holds you apart as a unique provider of music that allows your listeners to melt the frustrations of life away, and find a place for 'rest and relaxation.' Luckily I have aquired a large collection of music cd's that I was introduced to by your station, so now that will be my 'oasis' from life. Who now will introduce new jazz artists to the listeners who will support them and be there main stay? It is difficult for most people to listen to you from a computor, as they are not in every room of the house, so that is very limiting, and not well thought out by you if you expected a huge audience through this venue. I for one whilst working on my computor do not listen to music at the same time, as I am too busy focusing on the task at hand to give that a second thought. Come back soon!! I hope you realise through these comments that a mistake has been made. When were the listeners asked what their thoughts were, and what they needed? What kind of 'survey' told you that we would like this kind of change? It is so far from what we like that I'm sure our feelings were not even included in your eventual decision. I am dissapointed that, as in all the commercials on t.v. who make their sales pitches to the 'young' for their products. ( Which may I add , are usually paid for by the 'older' generation,) that your new venue is something that the 'younger' generation would mostly enjoy listening too. When did my generation become extinct? Or for those younger generation who enjoy smooth jazz, when did we all get sucked into a one choice world? Difference, is what set you apart and made you great, now you are just like all the rest, how does that feel?

Cece Wells · 6 months ago

I am extremely sad to hear that KKSF Smooth Jazz will no longer exist as 103.7. I have been a loyal listener for many years & I have enjoyed every moment. Because KKSF 103.7 was such a great station, I don't have an alternative so I will not be listening to the radio any longer. There is no replacement for 103.7 Smooth Jazz.

Jennifer · 6 months ago

this is very sad as I have listen too you for 20 years, bought all the AIDS CD's and got me up in the morning on weekends and also driving in the car. I couldn't believe my ears when I got home yesterday and heard "The Band" new station.

This is just not fair. There are plenty of "band music" stations around to listen too. We didn't need another one. By the way.... My dog loved the old KKSF.... she walks away from the new station music.

Well you lost a listener on this change... Good luck

Jen

Falene · 6 months ago

What in the world are you thinking...I am so sad. If there was a warning I never heard it. I woke up turned on the radio and thought some one was played a bad joke on me. We have enough rock stations. Why?

Where can I go now to find a station like Smooth Jazz? I can find rock anywhere but I want to find the my jazz music. In a society so stressed out and on the go, smooth jazz was what we need.

Truely a sad day for the bay area. I truely hope it comes back. We just don't need another rock station!!!!!!!!!

Please reconsider?

Lisa Lagorio · 6 months ago

I was incredibly disappointed when I tuned into KKSF, 103.7 on my radio and heard "the band." KKSF has been my favorite radio station for at least 10 years. To not be able to listen to smooth jazz on my car radio is hard to comprehend. I only hope you get enough feedback and support to bring it back. The Band is like so many other hard rock stations I am not interested in it nor will I listen to it. Please let me know if there is another way to listen to KKSF.

Tony P. · 6 months ago

I am deeply saddened that the format has changed. I recently moved to a new place and don't have TV, so radio was my "noise in the background" and KKSF was my station of choice. I listen to you in the morning, way home from work, at home and on my transistor radio before going to sleep. At least I will be able to stream your station at work. :-) I like classic rock and you are playing some of the best classic rock, so I will still support the KKSF station. Thanks for all the great music.

Former KKSF Listener · 6 months ago

All I can say is that I am shocked! At first I thought that the radio signals were some how being crossed. My daughter who has been listening to KKSF since she was an infant even questioned what was on the radio this morning on the way to school. I have listen to Smooth Jazz since the beginning. It has always been a way to prepare for the day ahead and unwind on the way home.

I do not even know if there is another Jazz radio station in the bay area, but start looking for one today. Smooth Jazz will be missed. (I am sure "Road Rage" will be up in the bay area from now on.) As for the internet, I use a MAC at work and have never been able to receive KKSF via the internet and just used a raido. I am sure I will be able to find a Jazz internet station from somewhere around the world that I can listen to, perhaps Japan.

Good luck and unfortunately Good Bye

Dino Batoy · 6 months ago

You should fire your marketing research team.
As you know KKSF, is truly the best Jazz station,
in the Bay Area, and one of the best, around
the world.
I am totally disappointed. You said you did this
for business reasons, guess what, it's not going
to do anything, it's just a chang for the worse.
Have you ever considered how many radio stations,
play this genre of music, a lot and your station isn't
going to get new listeners, but lost a majority of them.
Thanks KKSF, for all those years of beautiful music.
One thing for sure, I won't be listening to The Band.
( Sounds like The Last Waltz Concert, by The Who)
I hope your company gets a copyright infringement.

Pleasanton Listener · 6 months ago

I will survive the change but loosing KKSF is a loss to the Bay Area. While I don’t remember the gentleman’s name that started the station, I knew that when he died, and KKSF was purchased by Clear Channel Communications, it would slowly die off. The biggest cause of the decline (in my opinion) was the decline of keeping New Age music mixed in with the Smooth Jazz. Sunday morning’s have always been the best, but event that declined with canned commercial spots. Remember when it was truly a smooth Sunday Morning? I am hoping that someone will fill the void you have created. Good luck on the new station, I will listen, but I am looking for Jazz and some New Age.

Heidi · 6 months ago

Wah, driving into work today was a shocker. Not that I have anything against Journey, for sure, but I will likely reprogram my stations or just stick to the i-pod. Adios.

Patricia Busk · 6 months ago

I will miss Smooth Jazz. Thank you for all the time that you were here. Patricia

Roger B · 6 months ago

Will miss you a ton!! Appreciate that the demographics of jazz listeners is not god for business (sales!) Good luck and thanks for the good tunes.

Tana · 6 months ago

I really miss the old Smooth Jazz - it was great to listen to at work

Sandra · 6 months ago

I'm really disappointed at your change of music venue. I too enjoyed listening to Ramsey and Karen in the morning, as well as Miranda and Dave Koz and the rest. Weekday and weekend 103.7 Smooth Jazz was my preferred station to listen to. Sadly, not anymore!! When I'm on the computer, I'll seek out whatever station is playing Ramsey's show.
Please reconsider and bring back smooth listening jazz!!

Scott · 6 months ago

KJZY - kjzy.com in Sonoma County, has always been better that KKSF

Lee Smith · 6 months ago

I was so surprised when I heard the different format on KKSF. I kept changing the station to see if someone had messed with my radio and was surprised and taken back when I found out they had not. In over the 10 or so years that I've listened to KKSF I've so enjoyed the smooth Jazz sound and as I understand that with the ecomony the way it is and so many businesses have to make changes I was sad to hear we (the Bay Area) will no longer have the smooth jazz sound and you will be greatly missed. I will not be one to listen to the new station as I can listen to that type of music on any other station and what bought me to KKSF was the smooth Jazz sound. I will however listen to KKSF on the website and I hope that runs for a tleast another 20 years. Thank you for your wonderful music, the great people who worked at KKSF especially Miranda Wilson who I have enjoyed listening to since she first aired and who I also worked with at another company, to Ramsey Lewis, Dave Coz and so many people who worked so hard in front of the mic and behind to make the station the success it was for over 20 years. You will truly be missed.

Krista · 6 months ago

Oh I was very sad to hear that KKSF will no longer be the Bay Area Jazz station! This is my favorite station and I will especially miss the Sunday Morning Jazz program - it was a fantastic way to wake up on Sunday!! It's my opinion that every City needs a good jazz station.....please reconsider! :-)

Bob J from Oakland · 6 months ago

I first starting listening to KKSF in 2000, then after a Dave Koz Christmas concert in SF. guest on that billing were David Benoit, Rick Braun, Peter White, and Brenda Russell. Mirandra White MC the show. Since then I listen to KKSF each morning, as my radio comes on a 5AM. This morning was a shocked! I will continue to listen from time to time online. But I can not wake to Pop&Rock, after being use to All the Smooth Jazz artist. etc. Kenny G, Boney James, Diana K, Joe Sample, Chuck Loeb, Brain Culberton, and KKSF Samplers, and many many others. I met Miranda & Ray White at many concerts of the years.

Chuck · 6 months ago

It can always be said that this was a "business" decision, but I, along with many others, will "personally" miss not having Ramsey and Karen sharing my drive into work in the morning and Dave not keeping me company on the drive home in the evening. The bay area has lost another institution. As for the new format... If I wanted rock, there are more than enough other rock stations out there. How many jazz stations are there???

Antoine Mahan · 6 months ago

I have listen to kksf 103.7 ever since I moved to San Francisco from the east coast 19yrs. ago and last night I notice all this rock and roll playing . I thought it was some era with the station so i changed the station and went to sleep...When I woke up and changed back to 103.7 the same rock music was on there. So I told myself let me go on line to see what's going on...I am in tears cause the jazz music you all played helped me soothe away the pains...I'm an HIV+ person and I've been to many of the free concerts and have met many jazz musicians through kksf .Even the free concerts that was put on to raise money for the San Francisco Aids Foundation helped people living with hiv/aids a lot and to hot be able to wake up to you all every day and the oasis will be so difficult .I don't know what to do know... Kksf was the the best darn jazz station I've ever listen to in the country and now you're gone I don't know what else to do other than listen to kblx . I just lost 2 friends who were hiv+ last week and now I've lost another one...This is so sad and hurtful and yes I'm in tears cause now I have to find another station on either my tv or listen to kblx which i really don't won't to.. I love you Guys very much and I pray for you all's return...Love Antoine Mahan Ph:415 695 2821(h)

Harry · 6 months ago

I am very disappointed.

Robin · 6 months ago

Hate the new station!!!!!
Smooth Jazz is unique. There is no comparison

Rick Bartlett · 6 months ago

I am truly sorry to not have KKSF on the air. We have enough rock stations already, and I believe (and hope) that the switch to adult (older) rock will be reversed.

Thanks for the many years of beautiful KKSF music, your samplers and the wonderfully talented DJ's that brought music and good spirit our way.

Thanks,
Rick Bartlett
Bonny Doon, Ca.
listener since 1990.

Scott · 6 months ago

Well, you might have just tipped the balance of a life decision I've been trying to reconcile - staying in the immediate Bay Area or not. I've missed Sonoma County and their extraordinary KJZY. Yep, excellent KJZY; like you guys were many years ago before all your programming turned into puke smoothies; your failure is your own. Don't let the door hit you in the discs.

John Munoz · 6 months ago

This is very very sad news. KKSF has provided a very much needed service to all here in the Bay Area for many many years. It has been the one and only music station that has brought many of us a sense of Peace and tranquility. Personally, I think that the one's at the top who made this really bad choice don't have a clue as to what they done by this choice of going to a Rock format. While it is a buisness which is paid for by selling air time to a targeted age group I don't they that this new format will have the support that it needs to be successful..
To all of the fantastic Staff at KKSF, THANK YOU for all of the hours of Joy that you have provided us with.

God Bless Bless.

John Munoz.

Tamara · 6 months ago

You've got to be kidding!!

Slater · 6 months ago

Sad to see the jazz go, but thanks for all the great music. Looking forward to smooth jazz this morning, I turned on KKSF and the 'band' had taken over. Unfortunately, programming like the 'band' is a dime a dozen in any town but smooth jazz was unique and will be sorely missed

wayne gross · 6 months ago

well I for one will miss you,,,your station was the only one that I turn 2...lt rock is ok but for me i will go on line and use Pandora for jass and d-tv has music

Katy · 6 months ago

This is a sad day and I still can't believe it. The new music is good, but there's already alot of that type of music on other stations. The jazz was a welcome change when I needed to relax and especially in the morning on the way to work when I got tired of the constant talking and commercials on the other stations. You guys had a good thing going and I think this is a real mistake but we'll see what happens...............

Victoria · 6 months ago

I am very disappointed in your decision to change the style of music on 103.7. Smooth jazz was the music in the background of my working day and was perfect to smooth the stress of the working world. I do not have the ability to listen on-line so now I will have to find something else to accompany my day at the office. I CERTAINLY will not be listening to The Band. Good luck with your new format, but you may regret the loss of us listeners that have been loyal for so many years.

Mittie · 6 months ago

The elimination of this radio station and Smooth Jazz platform is a travesty. KKSF attracted a mature audience with mature musical taste. You have left us with no alternative to satisfy our desire for smooth jazz.

I will not listen to The Band as it does not appeal to my musical taste. I will be forced to seek entertainment elsewhere and hope that someone else is willing to serve those of us who once enjoyed the Smooth Jazz of KKSF.

Larry Custodio · 6 months ago

This is a sad day, KKSF has been my go to station for the past 20 years. There is no other station that fills this market space. I thought something was wrong with my radio when I couldn't find it yesterday. Very sad and KKSF will be missed

Debra · 6 months ago

I, too, am EXTREMELY disappointed in the format change. Smooth jazz was perfect for the office. Clear Channel did a disservice to its loyal fan base, especially without giving us any warning of this change. What am I going to listen to now that will de-stress me?

Cathy · 6 months ago

I turned on my radio at work yesterday and thought someone had changed the station over the weekend but come to find YOU changed. I am very sad with your decision to change a format which has been working and entertaining listeners for a very very long time. I loved listening to smooth jazz. Unfortunately, your decision to change has forced me make a change also.

Smith · 6 months ago

How disappointing. I turned on the radio and figured I had a wrong station. I can hear that stuff anywhere. Oh well, new era, different economy. You will truly be missed. Thanks for the last twenty years and all the wonderful samplers.

A loyal listener.

JB · 6 months ago

I was disappointed enough when you reduced and confined the listening time to only a certain time during the day for the New Age offering you presented but now that you are also changing to rock I do not believe that I will be interested in listening to KKSF any more since you don't offer anything of interest to me now.

J. Ray Clemons · 6 months ago

Don't do it. You are taking away a great source of jazz music from the community and nation. It looks like the decision has already been made but if I and I believe many others had a vote, we say keep the station smooth jazz. This is a bad day for me.
J. Ray

smoothjazzcanada · 6 months ago

Another Smooth Jazz station bites the dust! I feel sorry for the listeners of KKSF.
Smooth Jazz is a format that seems to be going away station by station. Glad I still have my V98.7......... for now.

Atticus · 6 months ago

KKSF was a unique sound for a unique city. Now you sound like every other station on the airwaves. I purchased many of the AIDS relief CDs, attended several jazz concerts all in part to KKSF's format. I listend to this station for nearly 20 years and since the format I enjoyed so much for so long is now gone; so am I.

barryc · 6 months ago

I think one word sums it up. Sucks. After more than 11 years of listening to the only good station in the Bay Area, you, without any warning, change to the same format as the many of the other stations. I won't be listening. How do you expect people to listen on line when they are driving???? Dumb decision. The folks who did the market analysis, and especially Michael Erickson, show be fired. To make matters worse, trying to listen online doesn't work half the time.

queva42 · 6 months ago

I'm an HIV+ person from the east cost and just to find out that I won't be waking up to this station or having this jazz music put me to sleep at night is a very very sad thing... I am truly hurt and was in tears I have been to many of the free concerts and the concerts period and met alot of jazz musician I took pics with over the past years and this is just aweful and terrible to hear. I guess I'll just have to fall asleep to jazz on my tv now...
I just lost 2 people last week to HIV/AIDS and it's almost the same . I pray that this station comes back to the Bay Area ...All of you all will be missed greatly...love you all much Antoine Mahan

Jeffra Nicholson · 6 months ago

I can't tell you how disappointed I am that KKSF is no longer a smooth jazz station. I have only lived in the East Bay area for a few years and I loved this station along with the more traditional jazz station the combination was great. Nothing against the new station , theband, but there are so many other stations like this, but the smooth jazz was one of a kind. Yes I know it was a business decision, isn't it always. But I'm not sure this switch will yield you the kind of loyal listeners that was part of the KKSF smooth jazz family. Too bad...

David Jones · 6 months ago

If there is ANYTHING your huge fanbase can do to bring back the Smooth Jazz format, PLEASE let us know! I have been a loyal supporter since the Blake Lawrence days and miss Miranda already. Thank you.

Laura · 6 months ago

Wow what a shock! I am truly disappointed. I too have been a loyal KKSF listener since the beginning. I am in my car EVERYDAY, ALL-DAY and during the weekends...the only station I listened to was my smooth jazz. I can not continue to listen to The Band. Smooth jazz was calming and relaxing. There is already The Bone in the Bay Area I can not understand the reasoning behind the change. Good Bye KKSF…I will miss you!

km · 6 months ago

I am sad to here of the change. It is my therapy especially when I am driving in the traffic. I have been listening to this station for several years. Bad decision

Jean · 6 months ago

I am so disappointed. I loved your smooth jazz format--where will I be able to find a similar station? Listeners of the jazz format are NOT going to listen to The Band. You already had a loyal base of listeners. How are you going to attract new listeners to The Band when it sounds like any other radio station out there? Please reconsider your decision.

Gilbert · 6 months ago

This is truly a sad and depressing day for all loyal listeners of this station for 22 years. It's going to take a long time for some of us to get over this. I suppose their wasn't enough rock & roll music on the airwaves enough to make this decision. I just hope that one day KKSF (the Smooth Jazz station) will resurface on another frequency in the very near future. That would be pure redemption for lovers of smooth jazz music. Remember KFRC?? It happened to them a few times before they came back

Atticus · 6 months ago

KKSF was a unique sound for a unique city. Now you sound like every other station on the airwaves. I purchased many of the AIDS relief CDs, attended several jazz concerts all in part to KKSF's format. I listened to this station for nearly 20 years and since the format I enjoyed so much for so long is now gone; so am I.

Loyal Smooth Jazz Listener · 6 months ago

Please, please go back to smooth jazz, I loved it! There is no other radio station like it. I will definitely stop listening.

sorry!

Rita Estrada · 6 months ago

Mr. Erickson

So very disappointed in your decision to take away our smooth jazz station. I know I speak for many people who look forward to turning that station on first thing in the am and starting my day off with it. I have been to many of the free concerts, met many new friends sharing a common interest in jazz, have done the aids walk, was a Trip A Day winner; the list is endlesss of the enjoyment I found with smooth jazz and the great radio personalities at KKSF during this time. Please let me know if there is anything we can do as fans to reverse your decision. Thanks.

Rita Estrada

Hercules, CA

Brad Cooper · 6 months ago

A sad and disappointing day . My cd player will be put into overtime since I have the entire collection of the sampler cd's. What a great investment it has now become

Lynn Thompson · 6 months ago

I am so upset. Rock stations are a dime a dozen. Now there is no smooth jazz radio in the Bay Area. Clear Channel has made a big mistake.

Rich Lyle · 6 months ago

kksf - 103.7 - isn't playing jazz music is something wrong with your Station - today.

I tune in everyday - but there is another station currently at 103.7.

Thanks

El Wapo · 6 months ago

NO WAY!!! This is a sad day in Bay Area music history.
There are similar stations to "The Band" but none like
"KKSF Smooth Jazz".

Who ever made this BAD decision to change, should be fired!

Estela · 6 months ago

Sad, sad, sad. Loved smooth jazz station. Am in shock. People would come to our home and remark how relaxed they felt with the music (KKSF smooth jazz in the background). Love to listen as we drove on the freeway, it was relaxing and not music whose beat amped you up, made you anxious and made the commute torture, instead the music relaxed you and the drive was smooth. Sorry to say but I hope the new format doesn't work out and it is decided to go back to the smooth jazz sound that so many of us love.

Helene · 6 months ago

Wow, I will never forget when I first found KKSF in the summer of 87. I was in the car driving to my first "adult" job as a receptionist. Later, in the mid 90's, when I moved out of the area, the moment I was back in the Bay Area to visit family and could get a strong enough signal, the dial was set on 103.7. My friends and I would collect the KKSF AIDS relief CDs and would exchange them for Christmas gifts.

KKSF was an integral piece of my life, and it provided the soundtrack of my life, keeping me update during the day, and easing me into night. There will be a huge void in the radio industry in the Bay Area with the loss of your station!

Ferdie Paragas · 6 months ago

Aawww, let the pro's (KFox 98.5 and 107.7 The Bone) handle all those classic rock stuff!!! Bring SMOOTH JAZZ back to where it TRULY BELONGS: 103.7 FM. PLEASE!!!!!

Pihl · 6 months ago

Not a wise move!!!!

AJ · 6 months ago

Like many of your listeners I am truely disappointed and so is my 14 year old son who loved listening to your station on the way to school. I have always enjoyed KKSF and believed it represented the SF Bay Area in many ways. I am in the process of relocating to Austin, Texas and besides missing the wonderful Bay Area, I was going to miss the one station I enjoy listening to daily. At least don't take away the digital audio stream!

Jeanie · 6 months ago

I WILL DEFINITELY NOT BE LISTENING TO THE NEW STATION!!! I was in shock and heart broken when I turned on 103.7 to find another rock station playing in place of my beloved smooth jazz station. The least you can do is refer KKSF's loyal listeners to another jazz radio station. I wonder...do you really read all of the submitted comments? Or is this feedback venue just set up to appease us?

Dale T · 6 months ago

You're kidding, right. This is a travesty to all who appreciate the Smooth Jazz we all were accustomed to listening. Clear Channel is a corporate steamroller shoving their research and canned programming down the throats of the listening public. No personalities, no appreciation for Jazz lovers, and certainly no taste in good music. The new format is like all the rest up and down the dial. Why do I need more of that. Good Luck, you'll need it.

Mr T · 6 months ago

What a shame--The "new" KKSF sounds much like several other Bay area stations and I will not be listening any longer. There's simply no reason to listen.

John · 6 months ago

When I turned on my radio for my drive to work, I heard a frickin BEATLES song on KKSF. I thought I had the wrong station on so i pushed the pre-programmed button for 103.7 and it didn't change. I was going to write an email to KKSF to complain. But when I came to the website this morning, I find this announcement. It is a true pity that KKSF will no longer be in the format I've enjoyed all these years. Sad to see you go, and hopefully another smooth jazz station will appear. Good luck to all in the new endeavor. I'll have to find some other station to wake up to ... (sigh)

sandra · 6 months ago

This is so sad and so dissapointing. What a shock! KKSF was like a trusted friend whom I could count on to de-stress me and comfort me day in and day out. Your station was an oasis in this busy, stressful life!

Also, I'm going to miss Miranda and all of the other wonderful smooth jazz dj's. Just the sound of Miranda's beautiful voice was instant relaxation and comfort.

Gosh, this is a real bummer. I wish you guys would change your mind and go back to smooth jazz!

John · 6 months ago

Well, honestly, I find your new format to be quite boring. Goodby KKSF, I will not be listening to you again.

dale · 6 months ago

my comment is if I had wanted to listen to another kind of music, I would have tuned out KKSF a lot sooner than this

maria · 6 months ago

Wow, my family were so surprised with the change. Smooth Jazz has been part of our daily routine on the way to & from school for many years. My kids (5th gr & 8th gr) are or were big fans. Thank you for entertaining us & we'll miss you!

God Bless,
RMRM