Local Live – WFHB

With Ethan Robbins on guitar and vocals and Iain Donkin on drums, Pnature Walk incorporates what it’s like growing up in rural Indiana into catchy pop songs. Hailing from Layfette, Ethan has also played in the band Gaia. Iain, who is from West Layfette, plays the drums in Heaven Honey, hosts an electronic music open …

Amanda Webb was clasically trained at Jacob’s School of Music in Opera but upon graduation she began learning to sing the blues. Accompanied by her husband Brian on the guitar, they play as a two piece rather than a full band in this broadcast. Aside from music Amanda resides in Brown County where she homeschools …

Alaria Spurling is a teenager who writes original guitar driven dark ambient music with a progressive edge. She is this years winner of the Rising Star music competition which was held at Rhino’s Youth Center by the Midway Music Festival. Her powerful vocals are inspired by Flyleaf and Evanescence. SETLIST 1.) Ghost Phase 2 2.) …

Marty Sprowles and Luke Jones are the creators of Hunterchild – an electro soul duo with ambient influences. They both use Roland Juno D keyboards, Marty plays a fender bass and Luke uses a vocal processor over beats from their Roland SPDSX drum pads. On this episode of Local Live they promote their latest album …

Merrie Sloan, Coot Crabtree, Lexi Len, Payton-Purnell, and the 220 Breakers are all groups that Ryan Payton has played with on Local Live in the past. In this broadcast he returns to Local Live with a new group called The Wurlitzers with Wes Eberhardt on the electric guitar, Tim Baker on drums, and Devin Brown …

Singer songwriter Jessie Chambers is accompanied by Evan Grant on guitar in this broadcast of Local Live. They perform 5 original tracks plus a mash up. Jessie grew up listening to her parents favorite Motown hits which inspired her own soulful pop music. Besides singing, Jessie studies Gender Studies at IU. You can find her recordings …

Rest You Sleeping Giant is the solo project of Ethan Helfrich who utilizes guitar with a variety of effect pedals​ over prerecorded backing tracks. During this performance Ethan announces the release of his forthcoming new album titled “Celestial Orchestra,” that marries the sleepy guitar drones that RYSG is known for with pristine orchestral strings in slow …

Conduit is the solo techno electronic project of Nia. In this broadcast she explains how she got into electronic music and the complications of making the music in her head into reality. You can find more recordings of Conduit on Soundcloud. SET LIST Miasma Sufrí CREDITS Engineers: Hannah Bunnell, Kate Welch Executive Producer: Jim Manion …

Robert Craven’s solo project layers guitar over backing tracks that he meticulously creates. The electronic tracks are a questionably permanent replacement to having other people play with him. This way he has complete creative control over the music which has allowed him to produce songs much faster than working with a band. Robert also plays …

Mike Piss formed after Kevin Oliver and Annie Paquette boomeranged back to Bloomington after living in Massachusetts. They both got jobs at Soma where they met fellow barista Lucas Fisher. Kevin and Annie played a show at Lucas’s house before asking him to accompany them on drums. Kevins guitar progressions and lyrics root in 90s …

The Hammer and The Hatchet is John Bowyer and Jayme Hood. John has been in many bands over the years: Old Truck Revival, Punkin’ Holler Boys, Chris Dollar Band, Avocado Chic, and more. Jayme has transitioned rapidly from his novice accomplice to become his musical soulmate. The Americana sound that they have created is bluegrass …

Hank and Will started playing music together in elementary school where they sang the National Anthem at games and covered songs like “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz at school events. Since then they have began writing their own songs as Elm Heights. Elm Heights is Hank Ruff (mandolin/vocals), Will Riggert (guitar/vocals), Daniel Deckard (bass) and Devon …

 Doozie plays sleepy power-pop that is heavily influenced by ’90s-era music of the same ilk. They have written a few songs of aggressive, self-reflective music that will help you exercise your own demons, with promises of more to come. Doozie is Christina Vines (Vocals/Guitar), Devin Silvers (Bass), Andrew Slater (Drums), and Jason Cotton (Guitar). SET …

VillaMure is a power trio combining elements of 70s Psych and Progressive Rock with the hallmarks of the modern Alternative sound. Tracklist: 1.) In the Room 2.) Give Me an Out 3.) You Might Be Mistaken 4.) Paint the Sky Credits: Host: Jessie Grubb Engineers: Hannah Bunnell, Jim Lang Producer: Jessie Grubb Executive Producer: Jim …

Inspired by Phish, The Greatful Dead and other seminal jam bands, Pushing Daisy’s combines the musical minds of Max Heyob (guitar/vocals), Tony Stinett (drums), Mark Stinett (bass), Chris Willsey (percussion/vocals), Cole Swany (keyboard) and Chuck Wilson (guitar). During this performance they filled the studio with energy as they warmed up for their gig at the …

Jared Spoonmore twists folk and metal together in a project called Blood Red Moon. He started his musical journey on tuba but after being exposed to bands like Metallica, Nirvana and Green Day, he was inspired to start playing guitar at 13. He played in a metal band called Purgatorium right out of high school …

Anna Wrasse and Phillip Hammond are only fifteen years old and already quite accomplished musicians. Anna recently performed for a second time at the Ferdinand Folk Festival, where she had previously won in the 2016 youth division. Phillip won the 2016 New World Youth Orchestra Young Artist Competition, and was recently featured on “The Weekly …

Andy and Hank Ruff are joined by Daniel Deckard to play some honky tonk and country music that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Father and son carry on a family tradition that started with Andy and his brother Joe in The Dew Daddies. This is a pared down version of the band that plays at …

The IU Jacobs School of Music Plummer Ensemble plays modern jazz that blends a number of styles, personal and academic. They take a break for the night from campus and its practice rooms to share their considerable talent on-air. The ensemble is made up of Amanda Gardier (Alto Saxophone), Barclay Moffitt (Tenor Saxophone), Clay Wulbrecht …

Emily Morrone is an Indianapolis-based singer/songwriter who makes pop music, using vocals, guitar and a loop pedal. Her music focuses on relationships and the pain, turmoil and joy that can come along with them. These grooves are more infectious than someone may expect from a solo artist. Originally Aired: 10/18/17 Engineers: Jim Lang, Dan Withered, …

Fuzzy Bunny Fish Fry plays a fun variety of rock, blues, pop, rockabilly, reggae, country, funk and dance music – even a sci – fi space epic instrumental. In a few words, they are a fun rock and roll band. They have a CD named, “Show.” The band members are JT – lead guitar and …

Huckelberry Funk consists of Dexter Clardy (lead singer), Mike Gronsky (guitar), Alex Dura (keys, saxophone), Brennan Johns (keys, horns), Matt McConahay (bass), Lex Lindsey (drums). The band is a high-powered funk, rock, and soul band based in Bloomington, Indiana. Fresh on the scene, their dynamic live shows have earned them a reputation as one of …

Toby is a singer-songwriter turned powerpop full band. The group consisting of Toby himself on guitar, Matthew Lynch on drums, and Cathleen Paquet on guitar/bass recently released their first album together titled, “100 Ways.” Toby describes his music as “catchy and poppy, with sincere and direct lyrics.” Their new album can be found on their …

Kacie is currently based in Bloomington, IN. She is a 22-year old musician, singer and songwriter. Her music is mixed between folk, roots, and blues. Kacie’s songs strive for authenticity in both lyricism and composition. Her debut album, “This is Water,” was released on June 10th. She describes her music as being, “Laid back, but …

Martinie’s Boogie Three describe their music as piano-crazed 1950s dance music and more. They are comprised of Ross E Martinie Eiler on piano, Joe Donnelly on saxophone, and John Valdez on drums. Frontman Ross Martinie Eiler’s response to the question, will 50’s music make a comeback? Is simply, “Don’t call it a comeback if it …