Air talent
Zav and the Classic Rock Cafe
Classic Rock 93.1 adds former morning talker “Zav” (Chris Razavi) to the on-air lineup.
GM Kevin Russel says “We are excited to be able to sign someone with Chris‘s experience to add to the on-air staff. Zav is a real Old School radio Journeyman. His ability to understand and promote the Classic Rock format is invaluable.”
Razavi brings over 30 years on air, Broadcast Sales and Promotion Sales experience in the Classic Rock, Active Rock, CHR, Talk and Sports Talk formats to Donze Communications.
Chris Razavi also serves as President of Single Swing Golf and Promotions, LLC, a leading Sports Marketing and Event Management company based in Chesterfield, MO.
Zav comes to Donze Communications after serving as Moring Host on KFNS-FM 100.7 The Viper, St Louis, MO, Mornings on AM 1380 Sports Talk, Mid-days TalkStl.com, WCOV-TV FOX 20 Montgomery, AL, WHHY Y102 Montgomery, AL and KCGQ Q99 Cape Girardeau.
Zav recently wrapped up a Three and Half year residency as the Live broadcast Host of ”REHAB” at Boogie Nights Hollywood Casino, St. Louis, MO.
Catch Zav weekdays from 10am to 2pm on the River Region’s Classic Rock Station, Classic Rock 93.1
Shawn Balint
Shawn Balint is a 30 year veteran of the “radio wars” and has proven to be a versatile performer mixing authoritative news with storytelling, play by play, and covering big stories. During his time at KTRS, he was the voice of celebration when he got early word of the Missouri Miracle as two youngsters were rescued from the clutches of Michael Devlin and he was a calming voice during devastating tornadoes as well as a voice that warned residents in the path of the storm. When th Kirkwood City Hall Shootings led to a long night of discussing the shooter and who he was, Balint focused on the public servants lost and the fallen heroes who prevented that night from becoming even more tragic. He also served a pre-game and post-game host for the Rams (I know four letter word) Radio Network in the Greatest Show on Turf days. Small, medium or big market and backdrops of farm fields or skyscrapers, Balint is a man for all seasons.
Todd Blackstock
Todd Blackstock is an Emmy & Telly Award winning Broadcaster who earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Southeast Mo. State University in 1989. There he studied Mass Communication under the Great Radio/TV Visionary Herb Taylor and KRCU 91 FM.
Blackstock was a part of the original Stage Crew at “The Show Me Center” in Cape Girardeau. There, under the guidance of Jerry “Buck” Taylor a former crew member of The Doobie Brothers & Pablo Cruise, Todd ran spotlights and was a stage hand for bands and events such as Aerosmith, Guns & Roses, Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, Hank Williams, Jr. Reba McEntire, Alabama, Tina Turner & a visit from President Ronald Reagan to name a few.
After college Blackstock began broadcasting H.S. football and hosting “Instant Replay” in the “West Plex” for Kasper Communications on KFAV 99.9 FM and KWRE AM 730 in Warrenton. In 1995 he received on A.I.R. Award in Best Talent Category after broadcasting with NFL Hall of Famer Jackie Slater of the Rams on KYMC 89.7 FM.
Blackstock began at City Cable in St. Louis in 1996 and won the station’s first Emmy Award in 2003 for hosting and co-producing the long running show “Inside Sports.” Todd has also hosted programs aired on ABC and high school and Jr. Football games on KPLR Channel 11 in St. Louis with former NFL Players Isaac Byrd & Demetrious Johnson. He also broadcasted four years of Indoor Football and received X- League accolades for “Best Broadcast Crew” in 2014 . He enjoyed working with former St. Louis Ram Mike McNeil, a Cameo with Isaac Bruce, former Missouri Tiger Don Johnson and David Solomon.
Blackstock and Chris Razavi formed a duo on Scott Gertken’s Talkstl.com called The “Hook up” w/ Zav & the Rod…Gertken and Randy Markell joined forces and resurrected 1380 am in St. Louis & the duo took over the 9-11 am slot following JC Corcoran and preceding Howard Balzer. The show was featured on a World Wide edition of “Nellyville”… The station later took over KFNS 590 The Fan and Blackstock hosted “The Friday Night Sports Jam” w/ Johnson & Solomon.
Todd has served as Master of Ceremony’s 5 year’s for the two Time WBCBL Champion St. Louis Surge and is very excited to join the crew at Classic Rock 93.1 FM KBDZ & Donze Communications. Again, Todd’s show will air each Saturday night from 6pm to 9pm.
“I’m Stoked to have the opportunity to rock out the hwy 55 drive which I have traveled so much in my life plus hwy 30, 21, 67, 61 etc…& Route 3 in Illinois. I have a lot of friends and family in Perryville, Fredericktown, Cape Girardeau, St. Louis & in Illinois. I love all the small and big towns this station reaches and thrive on rocking out Classic Rock on 93.1 KBDZ”
Kevy Kev
Kevy Kev and Nitewatch Info coming soon… as soon as we can find him in that field of bamboo.
Michelle Hoog
Donze Communications, Classic Rock 93.1 and Classic Country 980 KSGM, welcomes back Michelle Hoog as Sales Representative for the Ste. Genevieve and the River Region.
Michelle is an experienced, results-oriented marketing and sales representative with over 26 years of demonstrated achievement in the media industry. Previously, Michelle was the face of radio for 20 years and currently works in the hospitality industry servicing meetings and events in Missouri and surrounding states.
Michelle is anxious to reconnect with her past clients and introduce new clients to exciting happenings awaiting them at Classic Rock 93.1 and Classic Country 980 KSGM.
Michelle enjoys family time especially with her five beautiful grandchildren that keep her entertained and, on her toes, adventurous travel, and is looking forward to bringing the best of radio to the River Region.
Carl Russo
Carl grew up with plenty of street & strip drag racing, stock car racing, and playing musical instruments and having a good time.
He would then apply that energy into rock & roll and a career in radio. A major market radio personality, TV personality, and radio station owner, he did it all.
His sense of civic duty was also a priority for Carl wherever he went. He served as a fireman in many cities where he’s worked.
Catch Carl overnights from midnight to 5am on Classic Rock 93.1 KBDZ
Dan Mitchell
Dan has been in radio for almost 40 years.
His love of music began in the 60’s when he used to hear the latest hits on the Jukebox at his father’s Pool Hall. He was hooked!
Dan decided in 7th grade that he wanted to be a disc jockey and never let go of that dream. He started his career in his hometown of Denver in the summer of 1980 and spent the next 36 years on the air in the same city he grew up in.
He’s been married to his lovely wife Kathleen since January of 81. They have a son and a daughter and two granddaughters!
Dan is an avid basketball player, movie watcher and classic car lover. He’s thrilled to still be “in the air” and rockin’!
Catch Dan from 2pm to 6pm on Classic Rock 93.1 KBDZ!
JD & Bridget
It’s been pretty much rock and more rock since JD got into radio. From his air work to programming radio stations he’s kept busy. Co-hosting with Bridget now is one of his greatest thrills since they have so much fun working together. When not rocking the listeners JD is an avid sports fan. Football, hockey, basketball, and especially baseball since he played it through college. Movies are his other love getting swept away with the latest action adventure blockbuster and a big bucket of popcorn.
Bridget took the college route to get in radio, graduating with a degree in Radio & Television. Ever since she’s produced and hosted many air shifts playing classic rock to oldies. Bridget loves to be out-and-about, whether it’s rooting for the home team, checking out the latest watering hole, or eating at the newest restaurant in town. It’s always good beer drinking weather by the way. When it comes to Bridget’s taste in music, she’s an unapologetic Rockhead. Old rock, new rock, she loves it all.
You can catch from 5am to 6am on Classic Rock 93.1 – KBDZ
McKenzie
McKenzie hit the ground running in a major market with her very first job over thirty years ago. Writing, producing, programming, and being a top rated personality, she’s done it all.
McKenzie’s a big fan of the outdoors. Exercising, walking her dogs, playing softball, and spending time with her daughter.
She likes all kinds of music but has a passion mostly for classic rock. Led Zeppelin, Rush, Eric Clapton, and Van Halen are what she grew up with so they bring back fond memories.
Catch McKenzie from 9am to 2pm weekdays on Classic Rock 93.1 KBDZ.
