Sorry for the reverse chronological order here, but here is all the older news
March 2003 - no, you're not dreaming, Kim is gone from Mix97 FM as of Thursday the 13th. Can you believe that? Just a few months after she agreed to this huge public company wedding in the middle of the mall???? Then suddenly, she's gone from the station! She and Bob were a great team... now it's kinda like listening to the Beatles separately. You know, still good, but lacking the great chemistry. Mix 97 even zapped her from their website right away... rather sloppily. For example, their guestbook said things like "I really enjoy Bob Miller in the morning... they are so funny!" Then rather than make those not to genuine edits, they finally zapped their guestbook.
Brian Jones returned with Bob Miller. He's excellent also, and he and Bob have a great rapport - but I do miss that delightful morning laughter from Kim. When you're moping around feeling lethargic in the morning, it was an invigorating sound to wake up to in. Anyway, here is info from Helen Avakian's festivities with Bob Miller and Kimberly Kay.
Virtuoso Helen Avakian with DJ's Bob Miller and Kimberly Kay of "The Morning Mix" show on Mix97 FM out of Poughkeepsie NY (WCZX 97.7 and 97.3). This picture was taken backstage at the Roberto Morelli medical benefit that Bob and Kim hosted, and Helen performed in.
These are three talented people. Helen, of course for her masterful guitar playing, singing and songwriting. Kim has an impressive acting resume, having been a regular on "The Guiding Light" for some years (she was the second Mindy. I think she left when Mork went on to do Movies). She acted in a number of NYC plays and elsewhere, she's a magacian, a dancer, has hosted children's shows and a political talk show. Although she received great critical acclaim for her performance in the movie "Tough and Deadly" with Rowdy Roddy Piper, she moved into radio shortly afterwards. No one is sure if there is a connection.
Bob Miller has been in radio a lot longer than Kim, and you can tell he works out vigorously. Look a the picture above - the guy doesn't know his own strength! Merely putting his arms around these lovely babes, they are both bent forward! Helen more so because she is littler than Kim - but come on Bob! Ease up! Helen was a Bob fan from years back when he was with another station. She always liked that he is a guy who "say what is on his mind" so readily. He is very quick witted, and the chemistry he and Kim share keeps the show lively. Helen was a guest once and said it was all she could do to keep from cracking up the whole time, as they both really get into what they are doing. It isn't just put on for the audience, they have a lot of fun. The good natured ribbing, faces, gestures and jokes they exchange continue backstage (or backmic?) during the commericals.
So if you are in the Hudson Valley, "Start Your Day with Miller And Kay" from 5:30 to 10:00 AM.
Helen Avakian's own homepage: www.HelenAvakian.com
Bob Miller's Station: www.mix97fm.com
WDST Kimberly's station: www.wdst.com