Firehouse Sessions

On March 16, 2016, singer/songwriter Craig Finn joined us at WFHB for a Firehouse Session in advance of his show that evening at the Bluebird. Craig played three tunes and discussed his transformation from punk rock preacher to vulnerable journeyman. Formerly of The Hold Steady, he was on tour supporting his sophomore solo release, “Faith In The Future.” SONGS 1. …

On March 10th, we enjoyed a delightful in-studio session with HONEYHONEY before their performance at The Bishop. The duo, featuring Suzanne Santo and Ben Jaffe, released their album “3” last year. Track list: 1. “Whatchya Gonna Do Now” 2. “Yours to Bear” 3. “Big Man” Host: Christine Brackenhoff Engineers: Dan Withered and Jeffrey Morris Producer: Christine Brackenhoff Executive Producer: Jim …

On Monday, March 7, Heartless Bastards stopped in for a special acoustic Firehouse Session before their sold-out show at The Bishop. Songs performed: 1. Hi-Line 2. The Fool 3. Gates of Dawn Hosted by Jim Manion. Produced by Christine Brackenhoff. Engineered by Dan Withered, Ilze Akersberg and Jim Lang.

Joining us for another Firehouse Session are R. Ring! R. Ring is made up of Kelley Deal (The Breeders) and Mike Montgomery (Ampline) and joining them on this tour are cellist, Lori Goldston (Earth/Nirvana), and percussionist, Leo DeLuca (Southeast Engine). R. Ring was in Bloomington to play at The Bishop and is currently in the process of recording a new record. SONGS 1. Fallout …

In the studio today for a new Firehouse Session is Marlon Williams accompanied by the Yarra Benders. Marlon is here from Lyttleton, NZ and playing a show at The Bishop.  He is currently touring his debut self titled solo album with the release date 19th February. We get the chance to chat with Marlon about joining local label Dead Oceans …

On February 5th, Martin Courtney joined us for an in-studio session on behalf of his new solo album, “Many Moons”. He is a member of the indie rock band Real Estate and performed at The Bishop later that evening. 1. “Northern Highway” 2. “Awake” 3. “Airport Bar” Host: Christine Brackenhoff Engineers: Dan Withered and Jim Lang Producer: Christine Brackenhoff Executive …

Daniel Martin Moore stopped by the WFHB studios for a live solo Firehouse Session on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, before his full band performance at The Bishop. Daniel is touring to support the release of his new album “Golden Age”. SONGS “We Too”, “How It Fades” “Golden Age” Hosted by Jim Manion Engineered by Jim Lang and Dan Withered Produced …

Joan Shelley and Doug Paisley joined WFHB for an in-studio Firehouse Session on Friday, November 6th. Joan played “Stay on My Shore” from her new album “Over and Even”, Doug played “Easy Money”, and together they played “Bury Me Beneath the Willow”. Accompanying them were guitarist Nathan Salsburg and bassist Ben Whitely. That evening, Joan and Doug played at The …

Justin Townes Earle stopped by WFHB for a Firehouse Session on Friday, October 30, before his appearance at the 3rd Annual Amethyst House Benefit at Buskirk-Chumley Theater. SONGS 1. Burning Pictures 2. White Gardenias 3. So Different Blues Hosted by Jim Manion Engineered by Jim Lang & Dan Withered Executive Producer is Jim Manion

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and musical activist Rhiannon Giddens stopped by WFHB for a Firehouse Session before her October 12, 2015, show at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The lead singer of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rhiannon Giddens is on a musical mission to raise awareness of the African-American underpinnings of folk, old time string band, and bluegrass. SONGS 1. Georgia Buck 2. …