Jack Bevelaqua begins taking listener calls live when the
Open Mike Show returns to the air Monday, Feb. 2

Jack Bevelaqua Brings Back WHAV’s ‘Open Mike Show’ After 14-Year Hiatus

Call (978) 374-1900 Monday Nights Beginning Feb. 2

Jack Bevelaqua, the last host of WHAV’s popular Open Mike Show, returns to the air live at 6:30 p.m., Monday night, Feb. 2.

Like the original, the weekly, two-hour program presents timely guests and gives area residents a chance to call and discuss issues of concern. Unlike the earlier show, however, the program will be heard not just over the airwaves, but also on the Web at www.WHAV.net, area cable television stations and mobile phones. Bevelaqua will also comment on e-mails and voicemails.

“No feelings will be spared and no topics off limits,” said Bevelaqua. “I welcome hearing from old and new friends alike. The promise of a free society is only fulfilled when there is a free exchange of opinions and ideas,” he said.

Bevelaqua, 55, of Haverhill, became host of the Open Mike Show in 1990. He succeeded Lindsay Parker and long-time host Bill Pike. The program began in 1962 with host Edwin V. Johnson. The original show ended abruptly March 3, 1995 when the radio frequency was turned over to a Spanish language broadcasting outlet.

Bevelaqua has been business and consumer services group manager at Massachusetts Division of Energy Resources since 1992. He previously served as the Commonwealth’s director of Institutional and Renewable Grants Management and as case manager/local government liaison for State Senator Sharon Pollard (D-Methuen). Bevelaqua also served on the Groveland Board of Public Health from 1972 to 2006 and Pentucket Regional School District Advisory Board from 1996 to 2000, among other community and civic committees.

The addition of live, local talk on WHAV bucks an industry trend that favors nationally syndicated hosts.

Sponsorship opportunities are limited. For more information, call
(978) 374-2111.

“Blackout” Accelerates Cell Phone Audio Plans by WHAV, StreamingSuperstation

PocketTunes is the leading application for listening on your mobile phone

A number of tech-savvy residents turned to WHAV on their cell telephones for information during the recent storm-induced “blackout.” The surge in listeners clamoring for emergency instructions has led WHAV’s owner, Xelocast, to accelerate plans to provide easier access to its two radio stations on mobile phones.

WHAV is already available on the Internet at WHAV.net, cable television in several area communities and low-power station at 1640 on AM radios. Its sister station, StreamingSuperstation, is also available on the Internet. A new Web page, http://www.whav.net/cell_phones.htm  makes it easier for mobile phone users with data capabilities to download necessary software and tune-in to both stations.

“Listeners with electricity tuned to WHAV on the Internet and cable television and those with no power tuned-in on cell phones for local news during the area’s worst power outage since the ‘Great Blackout’ of Nov. 9, 1965,” said Xelocast President Tim Coco. He explained, however, that a lack of information about software specific to certain telephone models made it difficult for some to tune-in.

The new “mobile-optimized” Web page makes viewing on small screens easier. Information is provided about downloading software for Nokia, Palm OS (such as Treo telephones), Windows Mobile and Apple/AT&T iPhones. Links to special audio streams, geared to the generally lower bit rates required by cell phones, are also included, Coco said.

Xelocast is taking advantage of COCO+CO.’s “Digital Strategies Initiative” to provide the technology to enable the new services. COCO+CO. is the parent company of Xelocast. 

Music Charts

(Listed alphabetically by performer)

Chasing Pavements, Adele
If I Were a Boy, Beyoncé
Never Far Away (feat. Rush of Fools), Jim Brickman
Right to Dream, Mariah Carey
Viva La Vida, Coldplay
The Time Of My Life, David Cook
What Do I Do With My Heart, Eagles
I’m Yours, Jason Mraz
Gotta Be Somebody, Nickelback
Hot N Cold, Katy Perry

WHAV January Listener Picks

Hooked On A Feeling, Blue Suede
I Got A Name, Jim Croce
Friday On My Mind, Easybeats
Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
The Rapper, Jaggerz
Only The Good Die Young, Billy Joel
Mr. Big Stuff, Jean Knight
Black Is Black, Los Bravos
Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo), Manfred Mann
Georgy Girl, The Seekers

What’s your favorite?  Complete the Listen & Win form or call (978) 374-2111 with your favorites and be entered to win free stereo headphones .

Employment Opportunity

Break Into e-Media Sales

Xelocast, the region’s pioneer Internet radio group, seeks full-time, highly motivated advertising sales account executives. Part-time candidates will be considered. Prior sales experience is preferred. Excellent commission rate plus benefits including a 401(k) plan with company match.

Xelocast is an equal opportunity employer. Send letter and resume to Xelocast, c/o WHAV, 189 Ward Hill Avenue, Ward Hill, MA 01835 or via e- mail to [email protected]. No telephone calls please.