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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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AP Live Festival is in its second year showcasing young, up and coming Local 518 artists. Discover new music and new local artists on August 17.
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I spoke with Colm Phelan of the Irish band Goitse. We learn what the name means. We learn how the band came up with the name, and we talk about the band coming to play America, and specifically at Music Haven on July 28.
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Willie Watson spent over a decade with the band Old Crow Medicine Show. He's been out on his own since 2011. The first time in about 30 years, he is about to release an album of mostly his own songs. Willie stopped by on his way to Caffe Lena on July 23.
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Marc Delgado stopped by before he came back to town for a show in Troy. He played us a few new songs, and we talked about an album he's working on.
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The NYC 9-piece brass funk band specializes in Balkan tinged funk. Slavic Soul Party is heading to Music Haven for the July 21 concert, and we cannot wait!
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We sat down with Kiefer Sutherland, yea that Kiefer Sutherland, at Levon Helm Studios. We talk all about his music, violin lessons from the age of 4, and more.
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The amazing Della Mae have had a long running association with Grey Fox Bluegrass. This year, they will be making their way through the whole festival as "artist in residence." This means, they could pop onto stages with some of your (and their) favorite musicians. Plus, they'll be doing their own sets as well. Grey Fox Bluegrass runs 7/17-21 on the Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, NY.
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Marty Wendell started out learning how to play songs from the Johnny Cash album that his mom had purchased. The music he heard on the radio, and the artists from Sun Records were his inspirations and guides. And for the last 60 years, Marty has been delighting audiences wherever he goes with his kindness and amazing musicianship.
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We sat down with Mark & Jill to talk about the Blues, and about a special fundraiser show they are doing with Lost Radio Rounders at the Mabee Farm on July 26.
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We cannot wait for Buckwheat Zydeco Jr with Ils Sont Partis to come play at Music Haven in Schenectady on July 14!