The music blaring from the speakers of a small pub on a recent Friday night seemed like typical oldies fare: Aretha Franklin’s “Respect,” the 1970s tune “Disco Lady” and the 1950s surf instrumental ...

Often in radio, the smaller stations are the most interesting. Case in point is KNAC (now KBUE, 105.5 FM). Licensed to Long Beach, the little station set the standard for creative programming during ...