Local Live – WFHB

On December 1st, 2021, Carrie Newcomer joined us at the station for an in-studio interview and performance. We discussed her newest album Until Now, her recent tour, and her December show at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Songs performed: “Throwing Rocks at the Moon” “A Long Way Up” “The Handing Over Time” Engineers: Jim Lang and Ilze …

On December 15th, 2021, ForeDaze joined us at the station for an in-studio interview and performance. We discussed how the band formed, their musical influences, and their recent shows around town. 1. “Right Time” 2. “In Between” 3. “Wendy’s on Second Street” 4. “Where Is My Mind?” (Pixies cover) 5. “Co-Sign” 6. “Hidden Cries&...

On November 10th, 2021, local musician Kade Puckett joined us for an in-studio performance and interview. We learned about how he started playing guitar, his connection with the world’s (once) largest guitar, and enjoyed both new and older tunes. Credits: – Host: Spence Taylor – Engineer: Jim Lang – Post-production: Christine Brackenhoff

On October 27th, 2021, local musician Rikki Jean joined us for an in-studio performance and interview (accompanied by Aaron Grubb). We chatted about what she’s been up to over the past several months, how her upbringing in southern Mississippi influenced her musically, how she became connected with other local musicians, and the inspiration behind some …

On October 1st, 2021, local duo The Hammer & The Hatchet joined us for an in-studio interview and performance during our Fall Fund Drive. We discussed what they had been up to over the past several months and why community radio is important to them. Songs: 1) “Tinfoil Rings” 2) “Rose Garden” 3) “Lonesometime Rambler” …

On October 4th, 2021, local musician Hopedaddy joined us for an interview at the station during our Fall Fund Drive. We discussed his new album Here I Come, his history with WFHB, and why community radio is important to him. We spun a few tracks from Here I Come: 1) “Here I Come” 2) “Mad …

On October 1st, 2021, local musician Austin Lucas caught up with us at the station with an interview and performance in preview of his show at The Blockhouse and in support of WFHB’s Fall Fund Drive. Songs: 1) Already Dead 2) Pints of Guinness Make You Strong (Against Me! cover) 3) Monroe County Nights Credits: …

On October 8th, 2021, local musician John Dehner joined us at the station for an in-studio interview and performance during our Fall Fund Drive. We hear stripped-down tracks his new album with the Enthusiasts (No Secrets), one from One Year, and discuss No Secrets and why community radio matters to him. Credits: host / executive …

On October 6th, 2021, Griffy joined us in the studio during our Fall Fund Drive to play some songs from their new album, St. Astronaut. During the interviews, the band discussed the process of writing and producing the new album, how the band formed, and their history with WFHB. Songs performed: “St. Astronaut”, “Proximity”, “I …

On October 11th, 2021, local musicians Amy O and Erin Tobey joined us at the station for an in-studio interview and performance in the wake of our Fall Fund Drive. Songs: 1) Planet Blue 2) Sunday Meal 3) Soft Skin 4) Lavender Night Credits: host / executive producer / music director: Christine Brackenhoff engineers: Kirsten …

Mike Adams and Zac Cannale of Bloomington’s own Mike Adams At His Honest Weight joined us at WFHB on October 6th, 2021 for an in-studio interview and performance during our Fall Fund Drive. Songs: 1) Datsun Dashes 2) Half Fool 3) The Bright Line Credits: host / executive producer / music director: Christine Brackenhoff engineer: …

On Sunday, October 25, 2020, WFHB Music Director Jim Manion recorded a Local Live segment with Bloomington singer-songwriter Austin Lucas. Lucas is currently living in Mainz, Germany with his partner, whom he met while performing on tour there two years ago. Austin performs several acoustic versions of songs from his brand new album, Alive in the Hot Zone. During the interview …

Tonight (Wednesday, October 21) at 9:30, WFHB’s Local Music Show presents a very special archived Local Live Remote Broadcast from July 10, 2009 – the late Jason Molina and his band Magnolia Electric Co, performing a full hour set at Bloomington’s Russian Recording on the night before they headed out for a two-month tour in …

The Research Institute sounds like an ambulance driving through a rave in slow motion, with influence from the Chicago underground electronic scene circa the late 2000s. See Bandcamp, via the Nashville label Cream Over Misery, “A Smile Through the Matrix.” Credits: Host: Spencer Heuring Engineers: Jim Lang and Lucas Fisher Producers: Spencer Heuring and Harrison …

Dann Raj is a Pop Rock songwriter from Bloomington Indiana. Songs: 1) Hope You Hurt 2) Mayflower 3) Come Vibe Credits: host: Spencer Heuring engineers: Jim Lang, Kate Welch, Lucas Fisher producers: Harrison Wagner, Spencer Heuring music director: Jim Manion Originally aired on March 4, 2020

Like a singing spring creek or a deep country dream, Otto and the Moaners are a cosmic country band from Bloomington. SONGS 1. Nothing You Can Do 2. Piece of the Dream 3. Dance Floor 4. Stayin’ in the Country 5. One Step CREDITS Host: Jessie Grubb Engineers: Kate Welch, Jim Lang, Dan Withered and …

Whistler is an old-time string band from Bloomington that focuses on fiddle tunes and songs with three part vocal harmonies. Songs 1. Red Rocking Chair 2. Duck River / Wynder’s Slide 3. Lazy John 4. Say Darlin’ Say 5. Blackest Crow 6. No Time to Tarry Here / Big Scioty Credits Host: Harrison Wagner Engineers: …

Porunga is a 4-piece heavy metal band from Bloomington, Indiana. They have a self-released, self-titled cassette available and are actively playing shows. SONGS 1. Porunga 2. Dualist Kingdom 3. Invocation of Doom 4. Blood of Revenge CREDITS Host: Charlotte Wager Engineers: Jim Lang, Kate Welch, Lucas Fisher Co-Producers: Harrison Wagner, Spencer Heuring Music Director: Jim …

Eli Hudson and Thomas Aquino are classical guitarists who share some of their interpretations of their favorite pieces, as well as some original compositions. Eli Hudson starts off by playing five short pieces by Leo Brouwer. Thomas Aquino follows with Sonatina in A Major by Federico Moreno Torroba, in three movements: I. Allegretto, II. Andante, …

Singer-songwriter Noah Kankanala from Ann Arbor, MI came to Bloomington for college. He played guitar in the band Time with Jameson and writes and performs his own songs. In October of 2018 Noah performed solo on Local Live and in this session he is joined by locals Dylan Cox on bass and back-up vocals and …

The Rhett Family Band is a crew of local skateboarders playing original country music with classic and outlaw influences. SONGS 1. Momma 2. Matter at Hand 3. Wheelhouse 4. A Cloud That’s Gone 5. Eclipse of the Heart 6. No Dear John Originally aired 1/8/2020

If/Then is a Rock and Roll band from Bloomington. They played a high energy set on this week’s Local Live segment. Tracklist 1. Sons and Daughters 2. Wild Ones 3. Brave Lion 4. Washington Bridge Credits Host: Harrison Wagner Engineer: Jim Lang Producer: Jessie Grubb Music Director: Jim Manion

Dean Moore is a genre hopping singer-songwriter living in Bloomington playing bedroom folk and pop styled songs. Set list: 1: Raining in the City 2: 3: Friend 4: Angel Wings 5: Flag 6: John Boat Credits: Host: Charlotte Wager Engineer: Jim Lang Producer: Jessie Grubb Music Director: Jim Manion Originally aired on December 11, 2019

Gregory Wang is a sensitive yet energetic musician who combines classically trained piano chops with hip-hop beats and soulful tune-weaving. He brought his Rhodes down to the station on Wednesday and banged out a beautiful set. CREDITS Host: Spencer Heuring Engineer: Jim Lang Producer: Jessie Grubb Music Director: Jim Manion Originally aired on 12/4/19

Glitter Brains are a caped punk rock trio from Bloomington, IN. They sing about birds and bugs and picking pawpaws and having fun being wild. They give the listener a feeling of nostalgia for a bygone era of spontaneous Bloomington punk party art. Track list 1. I wanna be your kitty cat 2. Alien high …