Question of the Day: Accordions

July 29, 2015|Corny O'Connell

Accordions Around the World - Bryant Park's Wednesday evening summer music series is in full swing. That gives us the excuse...

U2: 2015

July 28, 2015|Rita Houston

New York City has always been a big town for U2 since they made their American concert debut at The Ritz in 1980. The Dublin...

Question of the Day: Hand Claps

July 28, 2015|Corny O'Connell

Clapping and music go hand in hand, if you'll pardon the pun. And we're not just talking about applause. What recordings...

Newport 2015 Recap: Sunday

July 27, 2015|Rita Houston

The sunny Sunday at Fort Adams State Park included memorable sets from Laura Marling, First Aid Kit (who covered both...

Question of the Day: Promises

July 27, 2015|Corny O'Connell

Listener Mark from Pen Argyl, PA has a suggestion for the WFUV Question of the Day: songs about promises. If you make a...

Soak: 2015

July 27, 2015|Kara Manning

Bridie Monds-Watson, who records as SOAK, was born in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1997, a year before the Belfast agreement...

Newport 2015 Recap: Saturday

July 26, 2015|Rita Houston

Nostalgia and sentimental vibes filled the air when 'unannounced' artist James Taylor stepped out into the sunshine on the...

Newport 2015 Recap: Friday

July 25, 2015|Rita Houston
Collaboration and surprise were the words of the day as Newport Folk Festival opened its 3-day run at Fort Adams State Park...

The Bottomless Pit With Marshall Crenshaw For July 25

July 24, 2015|Marshall Crenshaw

Back on the last Saturday of June my son Dean and I were on our way to Fleischer's butcher shop in Kingston, NY, when we...

Question of the Day: Road Trip Soundtrack

July 24, 2015|Corny O'Connell

It's road trip season. You'll need snacks, sunglasses and, of course, music for the ride. Help us put together a great road...