Katie Kruz

Aaah, the 80s - that happy little decade between social activism

and self-loathing grunge. Two good enough reasons to dedicate

a whole entire hour of radio to the 1980's!
...so slap on your braclets, grab your NKOTB swag

and join Katie Kruz for the 80's Mid-Day Cafe

every weekday at Noon.

My picks of two AMAZING covers of 80's songs

The Talking Heads, Burning Down the House -- Covered by Dave Matthews Band: WATCH VIDEO

Crowded House, Don't Dream It's Over -- Covered By Howie Day: WATCH VIDEO

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KATIE'S JUKEBOX

NAME	Katie Kruz
BIRTHDATE	March 15
BIRTHPLACE	Oak Park, IL
HOBBIES	Professional Coaching, music, card games, and spending time with my new niece!
FAVORITE RECORDING ARTIST	Dave Matthews Band
FAVORITE ACTRESS OR ACTOR	Julia Roberts
FAVORITE TV SHOW	Oprah and Chelsey Lately on E!
FAVORITE MOVIE	The Secret, My Best Friend's Wedding
FAVORITE FOOD	Mexican and rock shrimp! (If you know anyone that sells rock shrimp in the area, please let me know!)
IN MY STEREO RIGHT NOW...	New Dave Matthew's Band CD and The Script
IF I WAS STRANDED ON AND ISLAND,	..I would live my best "Eat Pray Love" life on the island!
ARTISTS I'D LOVE TO HANG OUT WITH	Chelsey Handler, comedian
FAVORITE CONCERT I'VE BEEN TO	Dave Matthews in Virginia with Neil Young... and Janet Jackson in Chicago
WHY RADIO?	I like to talk... a lot. Music is my seed! I love its art and realism.
FAVORITE QUOTE	"If you're cool, you don't know nothing about it. It just is, or you ain't." -Keith Richards "We don't see things the way they are, we see things the way we are." -The Talmud
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN TWO WORDS	Big Dreamer
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON YOU KNOW	Master Coach Barbara Fagan
WHAT SONG MOTIVATES YOU MOST?	"I Dare You to Move" by Switchfoot "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts
FAVORITE BOOK	The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz (find more in my Book Shelf section)
FIRST JOB	Selling Easy Spirit Shoes
WORST JOB	I actually liked all my jobs in some way. Worst PART of a job was when I worked for a news station in Chicago and I was pretty "low on the totum pole" so I had to transcribe video and audio tape... word by word, to facial expressions, to which angle the camera was at... I don't miss those days!
TV SHOW I'M EMBARRASSED TO SAY I WATCH	One Tree Hill--Goodbye Lucas and P. Sawyer
ONE THING MY MOM DOESN'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT ME	I'm starting to like camping!

KATIE'S FAVORITES OF 2009

	Pampered Chef: Garlic Crusher I don't think that is the actual name of the product but I love my crusher. I have spent endless minutes trying to mince my own garlic until this product came into my life! I love garlic, I use it often so this device works overtime in my kitchen! Thank you Grandma Bev for this amazing gift. (Editor's Note: It's called the Garlic Press)
	The Script I think these guys are the greatest thing since....U2! They hail from Ireland and their debut album is one of those that you can press play and listen to each track. I can't wait to see what this band will do in 2010. Listen for the new single BreakEven on Lake961
	Cardio KickBoxing I tried Yoga...just not my speed...Tried pilates, it hurt too much. Then a friend introduced me to Kickboxing. I am now the Goddess of the gloves :) (hardly but begin with the end in mind) If you are looking for a way to release energy-this is a healthy way to do it. Clause at the Geneva Lakes YMCA kicks my butt each week but he is a great instructor. I am currently working hard on my left leg roundhouse kick. I have to thank my brother for allowing me to try my latest moves on him. (He still wins everytime though)
	GLEE It's official-I am a GLEEK! This show is a breath of fresh air for television. I hope with the popularity of the show that Glee Clubs will be re-introduced in schools.
	Miley Cyrus I admit, it took me quite awhile to warm up to this teen sensation. I hope she stays grounded in her values and continues to be a positive role model for the kids. (Minus the pole dance she did this past year on one of the awards shows) One of my most favorite songs that came out in '09 was The Climb. Then Party In The USA song came out-I wasn't sure about it until my 1 year old Niece started to dance to it. It is so cute so how can I not like the song now?!
	The Village Squire Restaurant in McHenry IL Two words: FLAMING CHEESE. This place is a diamond in the ruff. Good food at affordable prices.
	Police Women of Broward County: TLC Me and Matt have different interests with television. It is not often that him and I agree on a tv show. However, being a good girlfriend, while watching Jon N Kate Plus 8 one night, I saw a promo for this new "chick cop" show and thought I would tape it for Matt...Little did I know that I was the one who fell in love with the show. Now he barely watches it and I dont miss an episode. I hope it returns in 2010 on TLC.
	The bench at the softball field I learned very quickly that I am not cut out for the game of softball. Just ask any of the True Crew team members. I gave it my best shot but I felt the most comfortable on the bench. :)
	Firewalking My most proud moment of the year. Walking on 1200 degree hot coals...incredible empowering experience. I learned the power of words that day well two of them most specifically...COOL MOSS.