Frequently praised for its insightful and entertaining music discussions during sports shows, Dallas' The Ticket (1310 AM and 96.7 FM) has announced that it will take a significant step toward becoming a local-music destination on the airwaves. A two-hour Sunday night music program, The Local Ticket, is set to premiere on the station March 22, and here's the real treat: It'll be hosted by local radio veteran Mark Schectman (pictured).
D-FW listeners know Schectman for his advocacy of local music at his previous station, KDGE-FM (The Edge), where he aired show-length blocks of tunes by area acts and sponsored live local concerts. From The Ticket's release:
"The Ticket has become so much more than just a sports station," says Schectman, who has been named Best Radio DJ in Dallas and Best Local Music Advocate by the Dallas Observer. "It's a cultural hub for the Metroplex and an incredibly important part of the local music scene."
Ticket program director Jeff Catlin says in the announcement that the new local-music show arrives after a "grass roots effort by our listeners."
