Firehouse Sessions – WFHB

On September 6th, 2023, Buffalo Nichols joined us for a live interview and performance ahead of his show at The Bishop Bar. WFHB production team: Host and Coordinating Producer: Abby Noroozi Session engineers: Alyssa Gray and Mike Chrastil Post-production engineer: Chama Henry

On September 20th, 2023, Strawberry Runners joined us for a live interview and performance in conjunction with their new self-titled album and ahead of their show at The Country Club (house show). WFHB production team: Host and coordinating producer: Abby Noroozi Session engineers: Alyssa Gray and Mike Chrastil Post-production engineer: Chama Henry

On August 24th, 2023, Henhouse Prowlers joined us for a live performance and interview ahead of their performance at Switchyard Park. WFHB production team: Host: Jim Quinn Coordinating Producer: Abby Noroozi Engineer: Jar Turner Post-production by Chama Henry

On July 13th, 2023, Hurray for the Riff Raff joined us for a live performance and interview ahead of their performance at The Bishop Bar. WFHB production team: Host and Coordinating Producer: Abby Noroozi Engineer: Alyssa Gray Photographer: Paul Baechtold Post-production by Chama Henry

On July 7th, 2023, Stillhouse Junkies joined us for a live performance and interview ahead of their performance at Food Truck Friday. WFHB production team: Host and Coordinating Producer: Abby Noroozi Engineer: Alyssa Gray Photographer: Paul Baechtold Post-production by Chama Henry

On June 16th, 2023, Nick Harley joined us for a live interview and performance ahead of that evening’s show at the Orbit Room. WFHB production team: Host and Coordinating Producer: Abby Noroozi Engineer: Alyssa Gray Post-production by Chama Henry

On May 30th, 2023, BNNY’s Jess Viscius joined us for a live interview and performance ahead of that evening’s show at The Bishop Bar. WFHB production team: Host and Coordinating Producer: Abby Noroozi Engineers: Alyssa Gray and Alex Hammel Post-production by Chama Henry

On June 1st, 2023, Lily & Madeleine joined us for a live interview and performance ahead of that evening’s show at the Orbit Room. WFHB production team: Host and Coordinating Producer: Abby Noroozi Engineer: Jim Lang Post-production by Jim Lang

On May 19th, 2023, Tommy Alexander joined us for a live interview and performance in conjunction with Cosmic Songwriter Festival. Host: Abby Noroozi Engineers: Jar Turner and Alyssa Gray Coordinating Producer: Abby Noroozi Post-production by Chama Henry

On May 18th, 2023, Jarrod Dickenson joined us for a live interview and performance in conjunction with Cosmic Songwriter Festival. Host: Nicki Seven Engineer: Alyssa Gray Coordinating Producer: Abby Noroozi Post-production by Chama Henry Photo source: Jarrod Dickenson’s Facebook page

On May 17th, 2023, Jaimee Harris joined us for a live interview and performance in conjunction with Cosmic Songwriter Festival. Host: Nicki Seven Engineer: Alyssa Gray Coordinating Producer: Abby Noroozi Post-production by Jim Lang

On May 16th, 2023, Baba Commandant joined us for a live interview and performance ahead of that evening’s performance with the Mandingo Band at The Bluebird. Host: Adriane Pontecorvo Engineers: Jar Turner and Alex Hammel Coordinating Producer: Abby Noroozi Post-production by Jim Lang and Chama Henry

On March 28th, 2023, Dallas Ugly joined us for a Firehouse Session interview and performance before their performance at The Blockhouse Bar. Host and Coordinating Producer: Abby Noroozi Engineers: Alyssa Gray and Jar Turner Post-Production: Jim Lang

On February 3rd, 2023, Joe’s Truck Stop (Joe Macheret) joined us for a Firehouse Session before his performance at the Orbit Room. We discussed his touring life on the road, his new album, and how his Russian heritage influenced him as a musician. Songs: – “Smilin’ At Nothin'” – “Wishin’ on a Star” – “Happy …

On October 28th, 2022, Colleen Green joined us for a Firehouse Session before her performance at The Bishop Bar. We discussed her album Cool, her DIY approach, Cocoa Beach Tapes, and her move back to Massachusetts. Songs: – “I Wanna Be A Dog” – “College Rock” – “Highway” Session Host: Abby Noroozi Engineers: Kirsten Payton …

On September 16th, 2022, Jim White joined us for an in-studio interview and performance before his show at Orbit Room. We discussed his album Misfit’s Jubilee, songwriting influences, the book Incidental Contact, and the artist’s upcoming plans. Songs: “Wonders Never Cease” “Chase The Dark Away” “God Was Drunk When He Made Me” Credits: Engineer: Jar...

On September 8th, 2022, local artist David Dávila González (of Matixando) joined us for an in-studio interview and performance during our Fall Fund Drive. We discussed the participatory nature of community radio, the history of Matixando’s relationship with the station, and Matixando’s current happenings in the Bloomington area.

On June 10th, 2022, Griffin Swank joined us for an in-studio interview and performance before his show at Stable Studios. We discussed his album Hubble Space Parade, new single “Fly On Over”, and how he became connected with Forever Fest. Songs: “Park Bench” “Every Little Sound” “Fly On Over” Credits: Engineers: Jar Turner and Chad …

On June 3rd, 2022, 81355 (pronounced “bless“) joined us for an in-studio interview and performance before that evening’s Granfalloon Festival show at The Bluebird. We discussed the band’s formation, their album This Time I’ll Be of Use, and how Kurt Vonnegut ties into their inspiration. Songs: Capstone Hard 2 Find Bright Side of the Sun …

On April 6th, 2022, local musician Tim JW Baker joined us for an in-studio interview and performance in support of our spring fund drive. We discussed Tim’s solo album Little Words, the band SoundR LampN, and why community radio matters to Tim. Host: Jar Turner Engineer: Spence Taylor

On March 29th, 2022, local band Busman’s Holiday joined us for an in-studio interview and performance in support of our spring fund drive. We discussed what they’ve been up to over the past couple years, what community radio means to the band, and their upcoming concert plans. Songs: 1) “Hey Margarita” 2) “Love Is Perfect …

On March 10th, 2022, Barrie joined us for an in-studio interview and performance before that evening’s performance at The Bishop Bar. We discussed her new album Barbara, her eclectic collection of instruments, and what what it’s like to be back on-the-road. Songs: 1) “Quarry” 2) “Frankie” 3) “Jenny” Host: Abby Noroozi Engineer: Jar Turner Post-production:...

On November 19th, 2021, Squirrel Flower joined us for an in-studio interview and performance before that evening’s performance at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. We discussed her 2021 release Planet (i), her experience with Midwest living, and what she’ll be up to after this last stop on tour. Songs: 1) “Iowa 146” 2) “Deluge In The South” …

On November 3rd, 2021, Johnny Dowd (accompanied by Mike Edmondson) joined us for an in-studio interview and performance before that evening’s performance at The Orbit Room. Songs: 1) “Silk Scarf” 2) “Now We’re Sleeping in Separate Beds” 3) “Out For Blood” Host: Steve Philbeck Engineer: Jar Turner Post-production: Wilder Mouton and Christine Brackenhoff

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” …