Firehouse Sessions – WFHB

Eleni Mandell stopped by the WFHB studios for a live Firehouse Session prior to her solo acoustic show at The Bishop on July 29, 2015. She performed three songs from her new album Dark Lights Up – “Someone to Love Like You”, “What Love Can Do”, and “China Garden Cafe”. Hosted by Jim Manion Engineered …

In the studio today for a new Firehouse Session is Eilen Jewell accompanied by band members Jason Beek, Shawn Supra and local Jerry Miller.  Eilen Jewell is here from Boise, ID playing at The Bishop whilst touring her new album “Sundown Over Ghost Town”. We get the chance to chat with Eilen day one of her current mid west tour.  Eilen Jewell chats to us about …

In the studio today for a new Firehouse Session is Dale Watson and His Texas Two (Mike Bernal & Chris Crepps). Dale Watson is in town to perform at the annual Road Rocket Rumble (Rockabilly Festival) in Indianapolis. He is currently touring his new album “Call Me Insane” across the country with his band. We …

Hot Rize stopped by WFHB to play a live set on their way to headlining the John Hartford Memorial Festival in Bean Blossom. Hot Rize includes Nick Forster, the host of e-Town, the nationally syndicated program which airs on WFHB Sundays at 6pm. Tim O’Brien – mandolin and vocals Nick Forster – bass and vocals Brian Sutton …

In the studio today for a new Firehouse Session all the way from Bellingham, Washington is Dana Lyons. Dana Lyons is in town for his show at The Bishop a fundraiser for HEARTWOOD. Heartwood is a regional network that protects forests and supports community activism in the eastern United States through education, advocacy, and citizen …

Jesse Lacy returns to the WFHB studio, this time he is joined by Hilary Scott, winner of the Folk/Americana Album Of The Year from The National Traditional Country Music Association. SONGS 1. Pack of Dogs 2. Calls from Springfield 3. Like I Did

Marshall Lewis is a young singer/songwriter who grew up in Bloomington. He played a WFHB “Fund Drive Live” Firehouse Session before his show at The Bishop. He was accompanied by Zach Stoltz on drums. SONGS 1. Lessons of Loss 2. Wild 3. I Knew You The Most Hosted by Jim Manion Engineered by Jim Lang …

Jon Langford of The Mekons talks with WFHB Music Director Jim Manion about director Joe Angio’s new documentary Revenge of The Mekons. The film is screening April 10-12 in Bloomington at The Ryder Film Series.

In the studio today for a new Firehouse Session all the way from Texas is Robert Earl Keen.  Robert Earl Keen and full band are in town for his show at The Bluebird whilst touring his new album “Happy Prisoner – The Bluegrass Sessions”. This album has reached no.1 on the Billboard Bluegrass. Robert Earl …

Evie Ladin and Keith Terry visited the WFHB studio as part of their spring tour of the MIdwest. They combine old-time roots, body music, and original songs. Evie is a former Bloomingtonian who was also a WFHB DJ. Now based in Oakland, CA, both Evie and Keith are involved in a variety of musical projects. …

Ugandan artist Kinobe’s March 24 Firehouse Session was his second visit to WFHB, having played a WFHB Lotus Live Session which led to his song “Abataka” being selected for WFHB’s Lotus Live Volume 1 CD. In the six years since Kinobe’s last visit he has traveled to many African countries and his music has evolved …

In the studio today for a new Firehouse Session is Nora Jane Struthers accompanied by Joe Overton.  Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line are here from Nashville, TN playing at local venue The Bishop whilst touring their new album “Wake”. We get the chance to chat with Struthers day 2 of her next hectic three month tour schedule across the …

Irish singer-songwriter and bandleader Glen Hansard stopped by for a very special Firehouse Session before a sold-out show at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. He is best-known for his work with The Frames and the Swell Season, as well as his lead role in the musical film Once, which won the Oscar for Best Original Song. Next …

Riley Baugus and Dirk Powell have been crossing musical paths since their teenage years. 30 years later they have officially teamed up as a duo, which brought them to Bloomington as part of the Lotus Blossoms series. They have just released their first duo album. “Tomorrow Morn”. On their visit to WFHB, they played old-time …

The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band had the whole WFHB building shaking with their foot stomping country blues rave up. Playing three songs off their brand new album “So Delicious” they took us from the happy (Pot Roast and Kisses) to the angry (Scream At the Night) to the boastful and blistering (Front Porch Trained). …

In the studio today for a new Firehouse Session is Lyal Strickland. Lyal Strickland is here from Buffalo, MO whilst touring his new album “Balanced on Barb Wire”. Besides making music as a solo artist, Strickland is juggling the pursuits of farmer and touring songwriter. Lyal Strickland unexpectedly (and single-handedly) has taken over his family’s struggling cattle farm. He also discovered that t...

Shannon Hayden is a 23-year-old cellist and composer doing creative and experimental solo performances augmented by sampling and looping technology and digital audio processing. Shannon has also recently been featured on albums and tours with Lily & Madeleine and Carrie Newcomer. Her latest album is Solid State Cello. She performed live on WFHB before her …

Indiana native Otis Gibbs stopped by the WFHB studios for a Firehouse Session before playing the Deer Park Americana Series. Gibbs has lived in East Nashville, TN for seven years and tours Europe regularly. His latest album is Souvenirs of a Misspent Youth. Gibbs also produces a podcast called Thanks for Giving a Damn. SONGS …

In our studio for a Firehouse Session prior to playing a “Living Room Show” is Will Johnson. Besides making music as a solo artist, Will Johnson is a member Centro-matic and South San Gabriel. He is also a prolific collaborator, playing in such super-groups as the Undertow Orchestra with Mark Eitzel, David Bazan, and the …

This was Lera Lynn’s second visit to the WFHB studios for a Firehouse Session. Lera’s guitarist Rick Lollar joined her for a sublime set of songs from her new album The Avenues. They also played The Bishop Bar while in Bloomington. SONGS 1. “I’m Your Fool” 2. “Coming Down” 3. “Refrained” Hosted by Jim Manion …

Ed Kabotie joins us for an exclusive Firehouse Session! Ed Kabotie traveled to Bloomington, Indiana in honor of Native American Heritage Month this past November. He is from the Hopi village of Shungopavi in northern Arizona, and the Tewa village of Khap’o Owinge – Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. Kabotie’s music incorporates important messages including …

In the studio today for a new Firehouse Session is Amanda Shires. Amanda Shires is in town for her show as opener for Richard Thompson at the Buskirk Chumley Theatre whilst touring her new album “Down Fell the Doves” Besides making music as a solo artist, Shires also tours with husband Jason Isbell. When Amanda …

Joan Shelley is a singer-songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky. She stopped by WFHB for a Firehouse Session before her show at The Backdoor. This session features songs from her new album Electric Ursa. SONGS 1. “Something Small” 2. “Over and Even” 3. “Easy Now” Hosted by Jim Manion Engineered by Jim Lang & Dan Withered Produced …

Much is made of the on-stage chemistry between husband-and-wife Americana duo Shovels & Rope, who solder their harmonies with steady eye contact. During their visit to the WFHB studios, Cary Ann Hearst laughed it off, “We’ve been married for about ten thousand years!” Michael Trent backed her up, saying that the glances passed between them …

Two Man Gentleman Band joins us for our Firehouse Session series for a performance and chat with WFHB’s Jim Manion. Hosted by Jim Manion Engineered by Jim Lang & Dan Withered Produced by Katie Moulton Executive Producer is Jim Manion Originally aired on September 18, 2014.