Local Live – WFHB

summoning circle brought the music, conversation, and good vibes to the Local Live Lounge on June 29th! Since their session, their debut album, The Turning Wheel, has been getting plenty of DJ love at WFHB, reaching #7 on our weekly album charts on September 1st. Check out the session, then dig into The Turning Wheel …

BLEEDER tore it up in the Local Live Lounge on August 17th! The power-punk duo of Sophie and Rose Regina brought plenty of noise, attitude, and energy to the Firehouse — tearing things apart and putting them back together oh so well. If you haven’t already, check out their sophomore EP, BATTER UP! Give this …

Yuki Kawana brought her distinctive indie rock to the Local Live Lounge on August 10th, playing songs from her full-length album Atmospheric Margin. Originally from Japan and now based in Bloomington, Yuki has been making music for years both solo and as a member of the Japanese indie band Yucca. Check out the session and …

On June 22nd, 2026, we welcomed local musician Patrick Kellar into the Local Live Lounge for an evening of live music and conversation. Patrick is a familiar face in the local music community, playing around Bloomington and Brown County and bringing a mix of original music and rootsy sounds along with him. We loved getting …

A big thanks to MaddieTheWreck and her band MadDuck for joining us in the Local Live Lounge! Maddie has been playing music since she was a toddler but had only started writing her own songs about a month before this session. We’re excited to see where she takes things next with her Wreckords on Wheels …

We loved having Alyssa Gallarneau in the Local Live Lounge on June 8! The Chicago singer-songwriter and IU alum stopped by ahead of the release of her debut album, For The Record. The eight-song album was recorded in London with producer Ian Barter and released on June 26. Check out Alyssa’s Local Live session, then …

Frank Jones & The Undertones played an incredible set in the Local Live Lounge on June 1, setting the (under)tone for a fantastic month of music. Led by longtime Brown County singer-songwriter Frank Jones, the Undertones bring together plenty of local musical history and experience, with Jones’ original songwriting at the center of it all. …

Bloomington’s Fire Will Reign brought the fire — and the rain, thunder and lightning — to Local Live on May 18. The band pulls from rock, blues, funk and metal, with decades of collective experience behind their relatively new project. Fire Will Reign takes a hands-on approach to just about everything they do, from writing …

We had a great time hosting Sophia Stephens in the Local Live Lounge on August 3rd! Sophia treated us to a great session of original music and conversation. You can hear more from Sophia on her EP West Coast. Give the Local Live session a listen, and then go check out the EP! Host: DJ …

A double big thanks to Double Standards for joining us for Local Live on May 11th! Made up of musicians with deep roots in Bloomington’s music scene, the band brings decades of experience to every performance. That chemistry comes through in a set that’s polished, entertaining, and a whole lot of fun. Give the session …

On May 4th, Wreckers of Romance joined us in the Local Live Lounge for a fabulous session. Around here, we like to call them the Rockers of Romance — and honestly, the costumes alone are swoon-worthy. Beyond the style, the band brought a fun, lively set that made this one a blast to have in …

A big thanks to Lennon Beasley for performing in the Local Live Lounge on April 27th! You can check out his latest — his 76th album, Boots and Jeans Weekend Boulevard 2 — on SoundCloud. And be sure to give “Radio Station (WFHB)” a listen, too. It’s a classic, and we appreciate the tribute. Host: …

A big Local Live thanks to Twice Dark for taking over the Lounge on 4/20.  We got a sneak peek at the forthcoming EP Welcome to the Night Show — dark, pulsing, and a little hypnotic — plus a preview of the first single “Savage Media,” out everywhere 5/8. Catch Twice Dark at The Bishop …

A big thanks to Matt Lundquist of Deep Country Dream for supporting the WFHB Spring Fund Drive and bringing some seriously good original songs into the Local Live Lounge. One of those sets that just settles into the room — easy, thoughtful, and really well played. You can catch him at Bloomington Farm Stop Collective …

A big Local Live thanks to The Mingledees — Christy Crandall and Sharla June — for joining us on April 6. They treated us to a set of finely crafted songs and standout musicianship, making for a warm and memorable session. You can catch Sharla June performing on April 14 at Sleepers Bar as part …

Thanks to Early Grey for joining us in the Local Live Lounge on March 9. After multiple weather-related reschedules, we were especially glad to finally have them in the studio. They brought a set of original songs, along with plenty of talent and good vibes — well worth the wait! Give the session a listen …

Big thanks to Tipa Tipo for bringing sweet grooves to the Local Live Lounge on 3/30. Fresh off an official SXSW appearance, they shared a few songs from their delicious 2024 album Cintas, with a new single on the way at the end of April. We are so happy to have them in Bloomington! Host: …

Gusto Crux joined us in the LL Lounge on March 26th! They sure know how to play music and spin tales!! You can catch up with the mysterious duo on Friday, April 3rd, 6-8 pm at Food Truck Friday at Switchyard Park.  Enjoy this session! Host: Nicki Seven Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Session Engineers: Silver …

On February 23rd, we welcomed Cattle Cult into the Local Live Lounge — and yeah, their sound is as wild as it sounds. Imagine if Tammy Wynette and Fugazi somehow collided — that’s the entry point. From there, it turns into their own cowpoke–cowfolk–cowpunk thing that completely took over the room. Big thanks to them …

On February 9, we had a great night in the studio with The Spatulas. Their new single “Flowers” dropped the same week as the session, and they gave us a strong preview of what’s ahead as they gear up for the release of their album A Blue Dot this May. You can catch them live …

On 2/2/26 Local Live was proud to welcome Griffy for a truly special session — the first Local Live in our newly renovated studio! It felt especially right to have Griffy help break the room in, given their long and ongoing history with WFHB. They first performed live on WFHB back in 1993, broadcasting from …

A big Local Live thanks to Sound Weasel for kicking off the 2026 season on January 12 with great music and the shenanigans we’ve come to know and love (we’re all weasels, right?). The session featured songs from their self-titled album, brand new material, and a standout Dylan cover, all sounding right at home in …

A big Local Live thanks to Spaghetti Midwestern for putting a wrap on the 2025 Local Live season! They brought the goods — cowpunk, spunk, and some seriously purrfect fashion — and sent us out on a high note. Do yourself a favor and check out this session. It’s a fun one. Host: Nicki Seven …

A big Local Live thanks to Winfield Hudson for joining us on December 22, 2025. It’s always great to catch up with our talented friends from Bedford, and this session was no exception. The band shared new music during their set — songs that will be available in 2026 across all the usual platforms. Until …

Local Live was thrilled to host the supremely talented Low Landers on December 8, 2025. The session featured new songs slated for release in 2026, offering an early look at what’s ahead from one of our favorite voices around here. In the meantime, you can dig into Low Landers’ 2025 debut album Them Ole Hounds, …