Firehouse Sessions – WFHB

Kentucky singer-songwriter Colton Bowlin stopped by the Firehouse on May 7, 2026 for a special session hosted by Nicki Seven, ahead of his show that night at The Bluebird opening for Benjamin Tod. Fresh off the release of his new album, Grandpa’s Mill, Bowlin brought his raw, heartfelt songwriting to WFHB for an intimate performance …

We were thrilled to have Bartees Strange in the Firehouse on November 4th for a strikingly intimate in-studio session hosted by Abby Noroozi. Known for bending genres with fearless creativity, Bartees brought a deeply personal set that blended vulnerability, grit, and the boundary-pushing sound he’s become celebrated for. In conversation, he talked about influences, songwriting, …

Philadelphia band Gladie joined us for a Firehouse Session on April 28, 2026 ahead of their show that night at The Bishop. To help save their voice for the show, singer Augusta “Gus” Koch skipped the live performance — so instead, host Ahmed al-Awadi sat down with the band for a fun conversation with songs …

We had Jennifer Femme in the studio on March 26th ahead of their show that night at The Backdoor — a Chicago-based, genre-fluid band pulling from jazz, folk, and indie, built around songwriter Alexis Kellogg and a rotating group of collaborators. The session felt especially close to home — WFHB’s former Youth Radio Director Aja …

We loved having Hatchie in the studio for a Firehouse Session recorded on April 11th ahead of her headlining set at WIUX’s Culture Shock. It landed right in the middle of our Spring Fund Drive, so we pre-recorded and aired it on April 20th — still felt immediate, still felt special. Hatchie — the project …

On February 27th, WFHB welcomed Sword II to the studio for a Firehouse Session! The buzzy Atlanta indie rock band stopped by ahead of their show that night at The Bishop, giving listeners a chance to hear songs from their new amazing new album “Electric Hour” up close and learn more about the band behind …

Our Firehouse Session with Wendy Eisenberg is up now! They joined us on 4/2/26 ahead of their show at The Blockhouse with Branches and Busman’s Holiday — and just a day before their self-titled album “Wendy Eisenberg” dropped via Indianapolis based label, Joyful Noise. It was a beautiful session and such a great conversation! Coming …

We were thrilled to welcome Buffalo Nichols and Sunny War into the Firehouse on September 4th for an unforgettable in-studio session hosted by Abby Noroozi. Two of the most compelling voices in modern roots music, Nichols and War brought a mix of blues, folk, and raw emotional power that filled the room from the first …

On October 1st, 2025, Minot came through the Firehouse and played a some songs for us. The Missoula, Montana band leans into a lo-fi, pop-tinged garage punk sound—scrappy, catchy, and very DIY.  Check out these songs and get ready to rock! Host: Ahmed al-Awadi Producer: Abby Noroozi Engineer: Jared Coyle Post Production: Jared Coyle

On September 29, 2025, we had Virginia-based Americana/Folk Rock trio Palmyra in the studio for a Firehouse Session—and it was a really good one. The conversation felt easy and genuine, and the band sounded great in the room. Unfortunately, we did run into some technical issues, so we weren’t able to keep the full session. …

We took the Firehouse on the road for this one. Chicago drummer and composer Daniel Villarreal joined us live from The Orbit Room on September 10th, 2025 during our Fall Fund Drive. Hosted by Adriane Pontecorvo in front of a room full of WFHB volunteers, the whole thing felt really special. A good one to …

We welcomed Chicago-based Ione into the WFHB studio for a Firehouse Session on February 25, 2026, ahead of her show that night at Orbit Room with The Knee-Hi’s. This marked the first Firehouse Session in our newly renovated studio — and it couldn’t have been a better way to break it in. The set was …

We rang in the new year with a WFHB Firehouse Session featuring Tre. Charles on January 29th! Hosted by our General Manager Jar Turner, this first session of the year took place in the air room while our main studio was under renovation. The close, pared-down setting gave the session an intimate feel, letting Tre. …

We welcomed The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band to the WFHB studio for a Firehouse Session on November 3, 2025, ahead of their show on November 8th at The Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Hosted by Nicki Seven, the session dove into their latest album Honeysuckle, life on the road, the writing process, and the deep roots that …

We were thrilled to host a Firehouse Session with Nick Shoulders on November 23, 2025, ahead of his show that night at The Bluebird. Hosted by Abby Noroozi, the session was a deep, joyful dive into tradition, experimentation, and possibility. A singer, whistler, yodeler, and visionary country artist, Nick’s music pulls from old-time country, jug-band …

We were honored to host a Firehouse Session with Shadowlands on September 30, 2025, featuring John Raymond and S. Carey. It was instant goosebumps — the kind of session that quietly takes over the room. Bloomington-based, John Raymond is an associate professor of music (jazz studies: trumpet) at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. …

The Firehouse welcomed Giant Day on November 15, 2025 for a very cool session ahead of their stunning show at The Orbit Room that night. Part of the extended Elephant 6 Collective family, the duo brought something special into the room. Experimental without losing the thread, packed with pop hooks and delightfully unusual melodies — …

We welcomed artist and political activist Erica Dawn Lyle into the Firehouse on November 14, 2025 for her second visit to the station — and her first-ever Firehouse Session. What unfolded was unlike anything we’ve hosted before. Experimental, improvisational, and completely unguarded, the session pushed at the edges of what a live radio performance can …

We loved welcoming Esther Rose back into the Firehouse on October 19, 2025 for her second visit — her first was way back in 2019. The New Mexico–based artist played songs from her incredible 2025 album Want, filling the studio with warmth, wit, and that unmistakable Esther Rose ease. Playful, open, and genuinely fun to …

We were thrilled to welcome Caley Conway into the WFHB studio for a Firehouse Session on September 23, just ahead of her show that night at Orbit Room. The session offered an intimate glimpse into Conway’s songwriting — emotionally direct, quietly powerful, and delivered with a presence that immediately fills the room. Hosted by Nicki …

We wrapped up our 2025 Firehouse Sessions with a bang on December 3rd, welcoming Delaney Bailey to WFHB for the final session of the year — and going out with a full band felt exactly right. This was easily one of the coolest sessions of the year. Delaney and her band showed up locked in …

Our Firehouse Session with Bonny Light Horseman on September 12th was nothing short of magical. The trio — known for their stunning harmonies, expansive folk vision, and rare musical chemistry — joined us for an in-studio performance that felt intimate, generous, and deeply human. Hosted by Abby Noroozi, this session was extra special for WFHB: …

On July 30, WFHB welcomed Gordi, the Australian folktronica artist also known as Sophie Payten, for a Firehouse Session. In this special acoustic solo session, Gordi stripped her songs down to their core, showcasing the intimacy and honesty at the heart of her music. Host Adriane Pontecorvo talked with her about songwriting, her experience returning …

On June 26, WFHB welcomed experimental folk musician Sam Amidon into the studio for a Firehouse Session. Host Abby Noroozi sat down with Sam to talk about his new album Salt River, growing up steeped in folk traditions in his home state of Vermont, and his life now in London. Sam shared stories about learning …

On June 13, WFHB welcomed Blue Cactus into the studio for a Firehouse Session ahead of their show that night at The Orbit Room. The North Carolina duo joined host Abby Noroozi to talk about their new album BELIEVER, collaborating with Nashville songwriter Erin Rae, their roots in the Carolina music scene, and more. The …