John Gabriel
John is a long time Capital Region radio personality and programmer. Born and raised in the Capital Region, he has over 50 years of broadcast experience.
One of John’ first job was working at Magic’s sister station, WFLY back in 1971. He first joined Magic 100.5 and 590AM in 2012. Hear John Gabriel Monday through Friday from 2 until 7pm, and Saturday mornings beginning at 6am on Magic 100.5 and 590AM.
John has co-authored a book called “Capital Region Radio 1920-2010”. It’s available through Arcadia Publishing and available through Amazon.
Email Joh Gabriel ... john@albanymagic.com
Latest Posts
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August 18th is National Soft Ice Cream Day!Classic Hits WROW
The exact origins of soft serve are unknown
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The #1 song on August 18, 1973 belonged to Diana RossClassic Hits WROW
Touch Me in The Morning, her 2nd solo #1, spent 1 week on top of the Billboard Singles Chart
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August 17th is National Thrift Shop Day!Classic Hits WROW
sometimes called a secondhand shop, a consignment shop, or a resale shop.
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The Rascals were at #1 on August 17, 1968Classic Hits WROW
People Got To Be Free spent 5 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart
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Magic Cool Song of mthe Day Tuesday Aug 18 2026Classic Hits WROW
Here's The Magic Cool Song of the Day for Tuesday August 18 2026. Hear it this afternoon around 4:30 with John Gabriel on Albany's Magic 590AM & 100.5FM.
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Magic Cool Song of the Day Monday Aug 17 2026
Classic Hits WROW
Here's The Magic Cool Song of the Day for Monday August 17 2026. Hear at around 4:30 this afternoon with John Gabriel on Magic 590AM & 100.5FM
What's Happening
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This Day In Music HistoryWeekdays at 1230pm, Bill Williams presents This Day In Music History... a look at music and news events that happened on that day.
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Come Work with UsWe're hiring!
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Back To School GiveawayWin $1K for You and $1K for Your School!
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Cool Song Of The DayWeekdays at 430pm, John Gabriel digs into our library to play his Cool Song Of The Day.
Events
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Sisters United - Staying TrueThe gathering provides a supportive, no-judgment space for women to build connections, share life experiences, and access wellness and personal development reso...
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Altamont Fair
Enjoy first-rate live entertainment, thrilling midway rides and favorite fair food for the whole family at the 133rd anniversary of the Altamont Fair.
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Delaware County Fair
The family-fun fair features a variety of entertainment, thrilling midway rides for all ages, livestock events, exhibits and plenty of mouthwatering fair food.
at Delaware County Fairgrounds
