Dennis Elsas

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Dennis Elsas

You've heard that voice before - the warm, friendly sound that has made Dennis Elsas one of New York's most popular radio personalities. With creative musical programming and insightful artist interviews, he's delighted audiences for many years -- and now you can hear him weekdays from 2-6pm as the afternoon host on WFUV.

Elsas spent over twenty-five years at WNEW-FM. On the air, he developed a close relationship with his listeners, including the creation of the innovative Beach Party program. As music director, he helped to shape the station's sound when it was one of the country's most influential progressive radio stations. It also gave him the opportunity to meet and interview many of his rock and roll heroes, including Mick Jagger, Pete Townshend, Paul McCartney and John Lennon. His 1974 interview with Lennon has achieved legendary status among Beatle fans and rock historians, and was one of the first contemporary radio shows to be included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Television and Radio. It was excerpted for use in the Beatles Anthology book, video, and television show.

As a leading voice-over announcer, he's been heard on the Paul McCartney 'Back in the US' and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame broadcasts, VH1's 'Concert of the Century' at the White House, the Brian Wilson Tribute from Radio City Music Hall, and numerous commercials and promos. He has also been profiled on the Metro Channel's 'Gotham TV' program.

Though proud of his past accomplishments, Dennis is clear about what he's focused on today. "The most exciting thing about being on the air at WFUV is the freedom to discover new music and share it with an appreciative audience. Plus there's a great atmosphere here that encourages so many opportunities for memorable interviews and performances in Studio A. The challenge of blending old and new favorites -- the quest for the perfect segue -- has always been my passion."

Queens native and Westchester resident Elsas is married and enjoys spending much of his spare time with a growing and "terrific family." He jogs to stay fit, roots for all the right home teams, and is a self-confessed media junkie (both print and electronic).

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Extra:

Dennis's posts on the 'FUV Blog
Check out this Sept. 2003 profile, 'He Likes that Old Time Rock 'n' Roll'
by Susan Hodara for Westchester Magazine, with some great pictures
and Dennis' Picks on Where to Hear Live Music.
Dennis celebrated five years on the air at WFUV in August '05.
He talked about some of his favorite shows for our e-newsletter:
"Five Years, 1200 Shows, and Some Great Memories"
Listen to Dennis' Annniversary Show with selected highlights:
[Listen WMP] 2 hrs, 30 min
On the 25th anniversary of John Lennon's tragic death, 12-08-05,
Dennis presented a special tribute, including highlights from
his own interview with John in 1974:
[Listen WMP] 1 hr, 30 min
Also in the WFUV Archives - Dennis' award-winning show,
'The Beatles Invade America':
[Listen WMP] 1 hr