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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October 21st is Back to the Future Day!Classic Hits WROW
the day Marty McFly time traveled forward to 2015
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A band called Exile was at #1 on October 21, 1978Classic Hits WROW
Kiss You All Over would end up spending 4 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart
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Magic Cool Song of the Day Wed. Oct 21st 2026Classic Hits WROW
Here's The Magic Cool Song of the Day for Wednesday October 21st 2026. Hear it this afternoon just after 4:25 with John Gabriel on Magic 590AM & 100.5FM.
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Debby Boone was at #1 on October 20, 1977Classic Hits WROW
And most of the rest of the year, with You Light up my Life
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What's Happening
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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.
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Come Work with UsWe're hiring!
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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.
Events
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Ben Osborn Memorial Fund's 17th Annual BASKETS FOR BEN!
Our annual event to raise funds to help children with need in Warren, Washington, Saratoga and Essex County schools!
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Harding Mazzotti Trunk or TreatJoin Harding Mazzotti for the fifth annual Trunk or Treat event on October 23rd, 2026 from 5 - 7p! Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy a ghostly glid...
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Knickerbocker Mansion's KNICK-AT-NIGHT & SOUPER SUPPER! October 23 & 24
Come and be enchanted by our Ghostly Guests at the colonial era Knickerbocker Mansion, and warm yourself with steaming SOUPER SUPPER steaming crocks of soup!