Dec 14 In the Studio Michael Franti in studio Michael Franti blends hip hop with a variety of styles including funk, reggae and rock. He’s also an outspoken supporter of peace and social justice issues. Michael and his band Spearhead played the Brown Theater on October 18th. He stopped by the WFPK studios that afternoon for a solo set and some conversation with WFPK […] By Stacy Owen Dec 14 In the Studio Michael Franti in studio By Stacy Owen
Dec 14 Blog The Worst Band Names of 2007 The Onion’s A.V. Club just published its annual list of the Worst Band Names of the Year. Some real howlers on here, including Penguins with Shotguns, Dance Me Pregnant, Harmonica Lewinsky, The Hobbits of the Shire, and my personal favorite, Butt Stomach. I don’t see any WFPK artists on this list. Phew. However, there are […] By admin Dec 14 Blog The Worst Band Names of 2007 By admin
Dec 14 Wild and Woolly Reviews Todd reviews “The Interview,” “Gods of Time Square,” and “Two Lane Blacktop” “Gods of Times Square” is a documentary filmed from 1993-1998 that explores street religion in Times Square, as well as the Disneyfication that took place during the same time. An amazing slice of urban street life. Todd also talks about “Two Lane Blacktop,” a great cult film from 1971 starring James Taylor, Dennis Wilson, and […] By admin Dec 14 Wild and Woolly Reviews Todd reviews “The Interview,” “Gods of Time Square,” and “Two Lane Blacktop” By admin
Dec 14 In the Studio Spottiswoode & His Enemies live in the studio New York City jack of all musical trades, Jonathan Spottiswoode stopped by with some band members to chat with Laura Shine and play some brand new songs – included some that haven’t been recorded! Downloadable MP3 By admin Dec 14 In the Studio Spottiswoode & His Enemies live in the studio By admin
Dec 14 Are Zoo Kidding Me? podcast Are Zoo Kidding Me? – Polar bears Duke Meyer is joined by Marcelle Gianelloni from the Louisville Zoo for the December installment of “Are Zoo Kidding Me?” – and this time the focus is on polar bears! For more information, visit the AZKM section at the Zoo’s web site. Downloadable MP3 By admin Dec 14 Are Zoo Kidding Me? podcast Are Zoo Kidding Me? – Polar bears By admin
Dec 13 Blog Jeff Beck and Tal Wilkenfeld Here’s an amazing clip from the Crossroads Guitar Festival show that’s making the rounds lately on KET. There are tons of great performances on it, but this one stands out – not just because of Beck’s uber-melodic work and the song itself (“Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers”), but check out 21-year-old bass virtuoso Tal Wilkenfeld […] By admin Dec 13 Blog Jeff Beck and Tal Wilkenfeld By admin