Local Live

On October 27th, 2021, local musician Rikki Jean joined us for an in-studio performance and interview (accompanied by Aaron Grubb). We chatted about what she’s been up to over the past several months, how her upbringing in southern Mississippi influenced her musically, how she became connected with other local musicians, and the inspiration behind some of her new songs. Songs …

On October 1st, 2021, local duo The Hammer & The Hatchet joined us for an in-studio interview and performance during our Fall Fund Drive. We discussed what they had been up to over the past several months and why community radio is important to them. Songs: 1) “Tinfoil Rings” 2) “Rose Garden” 3) “Lonesometime Rambler” 4) “Bluebells in Ball Jars” …

On October 4th, 2021, local musician Hopedaddy joined us for an interview at the station during our Fall Fund Drive. We discussed his new album Here I Come, his history with WFHB, and why community radio is important to him. We spun a few tracks from Here I Come: 1) “Here I Come” 2) “Mad Town” 3) “Ashes to Asheville” …

On October 1st, 2021, local musician Austin Lucas caught up with us at the station with an interview and performance in preview of his show at The Blockhouse and in support of WFHB’s Fall Fund Drive. Songs: 1) Already Dead 2) Pints of Guinness Make You Strong (Against Me! cover) 3) Monroe County Nights Credits: host / executive producer: Christine …

On October 8th, 2021, local musician John Dehner joined us at the station for an in-studio interview and performance during our Fall Fund Drive. We hear stripped-down tracks his new album with the Enthusiasts (No Secrets), one from One Year, and discuss No Secrets and why community radio matters to him. Credits: host / executive producer: Christine Brackenhoff engineers: Dan …

On October 6th, 2021, Griffy joined us in the studio during our Fall Fund Drive to play some songs from their new album, St. Astronaut. During the interviews, the band discussed the process of writing and producing the new album, how the band formed, and their history with WFHB. Songs performed: “St. Astronaut”, “Proximity”, “I Told You So”, and the …

On October 11th, 2021, local musicians Amy O and Erin Tobey joined us at the station for an in-studio interview and performance in the wake of our Fall Fund Drive. Songs: 1) Planet Blue 2) Sunday Meal 3) Soft Skin 4) Lavender Night Credits: host / executive producer / music director: Christine Brackenhoff engineers: Kirsten Payton, Dan Withered, and Wilder …

Mike Adams and Zac Cannale of Bloomington’s own Mike Adams At His Honest Weight joined us at WFHB on October 6th, 2021 for an in-studio interview and performance during our Fall Fund Drive. Songs: 1) Datsun Dashes 2) Half Fool 3) The Bright Line Credits: host / executive producer / music director: Christine Brackenhoff engineer: Jim Lang

Local Live music sessions return to WFHB this week to support our Fall Fund Drive efforts! Take a look at this amazing lineup of local talent! Listen live, right here. Check out the artists links below! Donate here by October 10 to support our Fall Fund Drive! Mike Adams At His Honest Weight John Dehner Griffy Ron Kadish Rodeola Amy …

On Sunday, October 25, 2020, WFHB Music Director Jim Manion recorded a Local Live segment with Bloomington singer-songwriter Austin Lucas. Lucas is currently living in Mainz, Germany with his partner, whom he met while performing on tour there two years ago. Austin performs several acoustic versions of songs from his brand new album, Alive in the Hot Zone. During the interview segments, he discusses his unexpected …