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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Each year, the Diver Library takes down the "shhh, please be quiet" signs to rock out! The Library has had a music education component to it since Nicholas Matulis and his wife Donna Baird began running it. As part of that, they've helped many young (and older) patrons learn the art of writing songs. And then... they make them!
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Oobleck release "Down the Rabbit Hole" in April.
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A chance to chat with Zan Strumfeld of Zan & the Winter Folk is always welcomed. If you love Carole King, don't miss this one.
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Super excited to learn that Sydney Worthley is working on a new album. We've already heard a few of the songs as she's been releasing them as singles. She and I also talked about the performance she did for the Tiny Desk contest. Plus, she's going to be with us on March 1 and May 17 for a couple shows.
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Marty Wendell celebrates his 60th year performing in the best way possible, by creating a new album and going on tour. He stopped by to play a few new songs.
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Dan Berggren is right at home among the old timbers in the warmth of the Cock N Bull as he plays a few songs and we chat about music.
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Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler are the Rough & Tumble. We hear their story in this "at home" session.
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Carolyn Shapiro left a job at Caffe Lena, a place near and dear to her heart. Her batteries needed a recharge, and a direction change. In the time soon after, she made her second album creation called "Take It Easy." It comes out on February 2nd.
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Bryce from New American Cuisine talks about their new single, and the first Live and Local at The Linda.
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Local 518 artists, led by Kate McDonnell, will put on a benefit for the March For Our Lives movement at Caffe Lena on January 28.