Firehouse Sessions – WFHB

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 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: …

Ohmme, the Chicago experimental indie rock duo featuring Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart, joined us at WFHB on February 26th, 2020 for an in-studio Firehouse Session before their show at The Bishop. Songs: 1) Unwinding (Grandmother) 2) Apathy 3) Water Credits: host: Adriane Pontecorvo engineer: Jim Lang coordinating producer: Christine Brackenhoff executive producer and music …

Sam Bush was in Bloomington for a concert at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on February 6. Before the show he stopped by WFHB for a lively interview with Music Director Jim Manion, talking about his role in the foundation years of progressive bluegrass at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in the ’70s and the early days of …

Singer-songwriter Esther Rose, who recently released her 2nd album You Made It This Far, joined us at the station ahead of her performance at The Bishop. Tracks: 1. “Jump Down Baby” 2. “Always Changing” 3. “Handyman” Interview Host: Christine Brackenhoff Engineer: Ilze Akerbergs Coordinating Producer: Christine Brackenhoff Executive Producer: Jim Manion DJ: Spik...

On Friday, July 12th, Nick Dittmeier joined us in the studio for a Firehouse Session before performing at the Blockhouse. 1) O’Bannon Woods 2) Head to Rest 3) All Damn Day Host: Christine Brackenhoff Coordinating Producer: Christine Brackenhoff Engineer: Jim Lang DJ: Ol’ Dirty Bryce Executive Producer: Jim Manion

Synth rock singer-songwriter Alex Cameron and his saxophonist / “business partner” Roy Molloy joined us for an interview before their show at The Bishop, touring in the wake of the Miami Memory album release. Interview Host: Christine Brackenhoff Coordinating Producer: Christine Brackenhoff Executive Producer: Jim Manion

Boukman Eksperyans is a mizik rasin (roots music) band that regularly tours the world as a favorite on the world music circuit. Founded in Haiti 40 years ago, the group merges traditional Haitian instruments and sacred Vodou rhythms with rock and reggae. Co-founders Lòlò and Manzè (Théodore Beaubrun, Jr. and Mimerose Beaubrun) have long been …

Singer-songwriter Faye Webster, who released her album Atlanta Millionaires Club earlier this year, joined us at the station ahead of her performance at The Bishop. Interview Host: Christine Brackenhoff Coordinating Producer: Christine Brackenhoff Executive Producer: Jim Manion DJ: Jim Manion

Local synth dream pop band glitches joined us at the station ahead of their performance at MidWay Music Festival 2019. They will also perform at WFHB’s Block Rocker on Saturday, October 12th. CREDITS Interview Host: Christine Brackenhoff Engineers: Jim Lang, Dan Withered Coordinating Producer: Christine Brackenhoff Executive Producer: Jim Manion DJ: Ol’ Dirty Bryce Post Production &#82...

Pioneers of the alt-country/roots rock revival, St. Louis’s Bottle Rockets have been playing together for almost 30 years. Prior to a local house concert, The Bottle Rockets returned to the WFHB studio for the first time in 21 years. On the heels of their new album Bit Logic, these Rock and Roll champions of Middle …

Texas native Buck Meek is a member of Big Thief but tours and records regularly on his solo work. Before his show at The Bishop Bar on February 25, Buck stopped by WFHB for a live Firehouse Session. He performed songs from his eponymous solo album from last year, along with some new ones. Songs …

Roots music singer/songwriter Eilen Jewell talks to WFHB Music Director Jim Manion about her latest album Down Hearted Blues and her upcoming appearance at Players Pub on Thursday, August 23rd. Produced and edited by Jim Manion

Western Kentucky country songwriter Chris Knight stopped by WFHB for a live radio session the afternoon of his August 2 show at The Bluebird. Songs performed: “Enough Rope”, “Little Victories”, Send It On Down” Interview host: Jim Manion Coordinating Producer: Christine Brackenhoff Engineers: Dan Withered, Ilze Akersberg

Traveling folksinger Tim Easton has been on the road with his guitar Paco for over thirty years. On Friday, June 8, 2018, Tim was in Bloomington for a show at The Roost. He stopped by WFHB for a live radio Firehouse Session that same afternoon. Tim was on touring supporting his new album “Paco & …

In anticipation of Tune-Yards’ May 17 show at The Bluebird, WFHB’s Christine Brackenhoff caught up with Merrill Garbus on the phone.

Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno stopped by the WFHB DJ studio for a quick session while they were passing through town. Both Vivian and Riley grew up in families involved with the old-time music scene. They perform three original songs, two of which are from Vivian’s new album Time Is Everything. Vivian Leva – guitar …

Ani DiFranco performed live on this WFHB Firehouse Session before her February 28, 2018, concert at Bloomington’s Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Ani first performed live on WFHB in 1994, when the station presented her in concert at the Waldron Arts Center. Songs Performed: Allergic To Water, Play God Interview Host: Jennifer Brooks Studio Engineers: Jim Lang, Dan …

Columbus, Indiana, native Peter Oren stopped by WFHB’s studios on December 1, 2017, for a Firehouse Session before his appearance at Blockhouse Bar with The Weather Station and James Elkington. Peter’s brand new release is Anthropocene, on the Western Vinyl label. Four songs from the new album are featured on this session. Songs performed: 1. …

Country blues guitarist and singer/songwriter Rory Block stopped by the WFHB studios for a live interview before her headlining appearance at the 2017 Amethyst House Benefit. Interview Host: Carolyn VandeWiele Producer: Jim Manion Coordinating Producer: Christine Brackenhoff Engineer: Dan Withered Songs from the Rory Block album Keepin’ Outta Trouble: “Keepin’ Outta Trouble&#8221...

Austin Lucas performed live in our studio as a preview to his opening set at the September 8th Amethyst House benefit at BCT. Austin performs three songs, talks about the new album he’ll be recording in December and the important mission of Amethyst House. Austin Lucas: guitar, vocals Songs performed: “Ain’t We Free”, “Monroe County Nights”, “Man …

The Jon Stickley Trio performed in the WFHB studio for a live Firehouse Session on Wednesday, August 9th. The Asheville, North Carolina progressive instrumental ensemble played selections from their latest album Maybe Believe. John Stickley – flat-pick guitar Lyndsay Pruett – violin Patrick Armitage – drums 1. Playpeople – (04:37) 2. Almost With You – …