Chris Wienk
Afternoon DJ / Program DirectorChris Wienk
Monday-Friday, 3-9pm
Chris grew up listening to his dad play the pipe organ. Chris always got into the deep bass notes. As a little boy, Chris could be found dancing in front of tiny, little stereo speakers that were playing old Simon & Garfunkel. To this day, Chris LOVES “The Boxer,” and can often be heard saying “groovy” (as in “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)”).
Chris’ epiphany moment came in the summer of 1975 when he first heard Roxy Music’s “Love is the Drug.” That was the beginning of his quest for music that had such power and emotion.
Ain’t cha got no rhymes for me? Doot-in’ doo-doo, Feelin’ groovy.
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May 11, the Wailin' Jennys come to the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. Ruth Moody of the band talked with Chris about their origins, their music, new music, and her own solo album coming in May.
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Kyle Price talks about the amazing 13th annual Caroga Lake Music Festival.
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Chuck Lamb and Ria Curley, local musicians who tour the world in their various projects.
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Michael Eck turns 60 on April 19th. And he has a CD in the works for release on his birthday at a party at Caffe Lena
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Larry and Teresa have released album number four called "All This Time."
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Art LaFleur releases a new single inspired by the fierceness with which Keri Alonzo approaches her battle with colon cancer.
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Nova Scotia folk singer Dave Gunning has been listed along side Canadian folk legends. It seems to make him blush to hear, but when you listen, you’ll hear why it’s true.
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Roberta Lea is headed to town. She will be at the Depot at Argyle Brewing in Cambridge on April 21.
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Local 518 Michael Eck is not only an esteemed local musician, but he is also a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voting member. We talk about the recently nominated artists ahead of his ballot needing to be in on April 15.
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Delaney Hafener is a recent Long Island transplant to Troy. She's jumped right into the Local 518 scene with fervor.