Firehouse Sessions

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. …

The Mekaal Hasan Band joins us in our Firehouse Studios for unforgettable Firehouse Session. Their music is derived from the eastern classical music but they strive to make it progressive sounding .  Their music has been describe to “leave you in a state of spellbinding bliss”. Hosted by Adriane Pontecorvo Engineered by Jim Lang & Dan Withered Produced by Katie Moulton …

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 by Mike Chrastil & Jim …

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 her autobiographical writing style and …

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 chat about making the new …