Bloomington roots duo Dakota Joe tear up the airwaves with their unique vocal harmonies and lighting fast pickin’. Songs: 1. Possum Holler 2. Anywhere You Please 3. High Lonesome 4. The Ballad of Anna Lee 5. Harlan Co. Hosted by Jar Engineered by Jim Lang & Dan Withered Executive Producer is Jim Manion

Just when you think you’ve got the sound of local pop act The Peacock Effect penned, they surprise you with a sexy R&B twist. Songs: 1. Icarus 2. Just a Ripple 3. Tsunami 4. Melancholy Man 5. Do You Think I’m Sexy??? 6. Winter Snow CREDITS Host/Producer: Nichole O’Neal Engineers: Jim Lang, Dan Withered Executive Producer: Jim Manion Mixed by …

Spanglish is the name of the game with Amigo Fields. Listen to the stellar cast of musicians sing lullabies and uplifting tunes in both Spanish and English that will make you want to jump in and join the fun. Songs: 1. Miss You Already 2. American Lullaby 3. Pablo Neruda 4. Paradise 5. Angeles en el Ascensor (Angels in the …

The Underhills are a fantastic young bluegrass band whose strengths lie as much in their musical talents as their ability to hold back and let the listener wander within their tunes. Songs: 1. Catacomb 2. Outside 3. Given Enough Time 4. Reflections 5. Haircut 6. Maybellene Local Live is produced and hosted by Nichole O’Neal Engineered by Jim Lang, Dan …

Unions warmed up our studio with their rock and roll party music. We dare you to try standing still through this set. Songs: 1. All I Did Was Love You, I Don’t Know Why I’m Going to Jail 2. Cold Wind 3. The Coast 4. Today is the Day… or maybe tomorrow 5. Start Your Car Hosted and Produced by …

Saintseneca, the folk-rock quartet out of Columbus, Ohio, stopped by on a return trip through Bloomington to play a few songs off their spring 2014 release Dark Arc. Led by songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Zac Little, the band works with acoustic instrumentation, foot-stomping melody, and wistful Appalachian-tinged vocals that have recently characterized many popular hipster-folk acts, yet their songs defy “Ho! Hey!” vapidity. …

Canadian Lindi Ortega is a girl from the north country, but in attitude, voice, and chops, she could pass for the raven-haired progeny of Dolly Parton. Ortega released two albums in one year, Cigarettes and Truckstops and Tin Star, both of which have been hits among WFHB’s deejays. In conversation with host Katie Moulton, Ortega introduced us to her new …

Bernard Kincius has been making music in Bloomington for years, but Poor Islero is the first project in which he acts as principle songwriter. Joined by his brother Drew on drums and Chris Stearly on bass, their blend of heavy (with a tinge of pop) rock music is as profound as it is loud. Songs: 1. Our Adventure 2. Say …

A little Jason Mraz a little James Taylor… Steve Boller has singer-songwriter pop in the bag with his upbeat songs and melodic fingerpicking style.

Aoife O’Donovan performs and an exclusive Firehouse Session and talks with our host, Jim Manion. Originally aired on March 24, 2014.