The Fannatics are an 8-piece band consisting of Doug Hanscom on keyboard, Rusty Bottomley on percussion, Herb Tatum on drums, Nathan Marshall on guitar, Michael Stewart on bass, Bob Strickler on trumpet, Chris Kinnick on saxophone, and vocalist Mary Beth Mcfann. The Fannatics will be playing at the Players Pub on September 8 as part of the Midwest Music Festival, …
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August 11 Saturday’s Child welcomed Craig Brenner, Joe Donnelly, Lori Brenner, Cynthia Girtley, and Alfred “Uganda” Roberts for a preview of Sunday’s Bloomington Boogies. A good audience sang along and got up to dance.
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Roots music singer/songwriter Eilen Jewell talks to WFHB Music Director Jim Manion about her latest album Down Hearted Blues and her upcoming appearance at Players Pub on Thursday, August 23rd. Produced and edited by Jim Manion
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WFHB is pleased to announce a special Local Live remote broadcast from the Austin Lucas “Immortal Americans” album release party at The Bishop – Friday, August 17 from 9pm to 11pm. We’ll join the show in progress with some of Merrie Sloan’s set, followed by Austin Lucas solo acoustic and with his full band. In the Bloomington area, listen live …
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Western Kentucky country songwriter Chris Knight stopped by WFHB for a live radio session the afternoon of his August 2 show at The Bluebird. Songs performed: “Enough Rope”, “Little Victories”, Send It On Down” Interview host: Jim Manion Coordinating Producer: Christine Brackenhoff Engineers: Dan Withered, Ilze Akersberg
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Bloomington resident Gino Gulley began playing the acoustic guitar at 6 years old and wrote his first song at 10. Soon after, he picked up an electric guitar. His likes 70s and 80s Rock, Gospel, and Americana. During his debut radio performance Gino shares his songwriting background and what he hopes to give to his audience. He is variously known …
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Join WFHB and Lotus Education and Arts Foundation as they celebrate 25 years of bringing international music and culture to Bloomington. Make a secure donation to WFHB of $100 and you’ll will receive a free weekend pass to the 25th Annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival, Sept 27 through the 30th. Also available are our exclusive WFHB Lotus Live …
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800 lb. Gorilla is an Indianapolis based rock group. The band pulls together funk, jazz and electronica influences to create a driving, danceable sound. A four-piece band, 800lbG places rock-solid lead guitar, funky keyboards and sax on top of a drums-and-bass rhythm section. The band’s original music blends indie-esque songcraft with funky, jazzy improvisation. SETLIST 1.) Rad Boy 2.) Commander Wax pts. 1&2 …
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Raised in Brazil and living in Bloomington, Leverett Craig recently dropped his classes to focus more on music. He was drawn to music growing up and began writing his own songs several years ago. While his influences include indie, folk, country, and blues, his unique deep and slow vocals were inspired by early blues icons such as Muddy Waters, Howlin’ …
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Lead singer of the local band The Warm Bloods, Steve Plessinger plays on Local Live to share his solo music and how he got started as a musician. His music uses elements of 70s rock and country held together by gritty Southern Indiana songwriting to craft wholesome and humble songs. SETLIST 1.) Puget Sound 2.) Endless Seasons 3.) Belle of …
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