Hartford classic rock station debuts

Connoisseur Media on Tuesday morning officially rebranded 102.9 DRC-FM as The Whale — a classic rock station.

Westport-based Connoisseur acquired the station last year from Buckley Broadcasting and laid off a number of staff members.

The Whale is sticking with its Chaz & AJ morning show, and its later programming will include hosts Allan Lamberti, Michael Picozzi and Suzi Klonk.

The company also owns four stations in Milford, including 99.1 PLR.

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The Whale seeks to fill a void left by WCCC-FM, which was sold and converted from a class rock station to a Christian music station last year.