Remembering Isaac Hayes

August 10, 2008|Darren DeVivo

Today, we lost a musical giant. Isaac Hayes died today, just ten days before his 66th birthday. He was found by his wife at...

Jim James is the coolest

August 08, 2008|Rita Houston

Jim James played solo, acoustic at Newport. I thought it was so cool that he stayed at the fest all weekend--jumped on stage...

Brett's A Jet!

August 07, 2008|Darren DeVivo

It was a bittersweet and surreal day today for Jets fans. Late last night, the New York Jets acquired future Hall of Fame...

Dear WFUV:

August 07, 2008|Corny O'Connell

“...my wife of 17 years has taken my family home, our 2 cars, and all the money.  You just can’t trust anybody, I guess.  I...

Casual Friday Requests!!!

August 06, 2008|Russ Borris

Nothing but your requests all day long on Friday!  Start posting them here!

Will the Next Bob Dylan please stand up?

August 04, 2008|Claudia Marshall
Bright Eyes

Conor Oberst’s new record is released this week and as we are featuring his music it seems the time is ripe to revisit the...

Can you identify this man?

August 04, 2008|Russ Borris

Let’s see.  Great songwriter?  No, it’s not Tom Petty.  Think Southern California.  This is the cover of his forthcoming...

Rickie Lee Jones (courtesy of the artist)

Rickie Lee Jones - Words and Music - 2008

August 04, 2008|Claudia Marshall
Conversation, live performance, and improv, with Claudia Marshall.
The WFUV tent at Newport (photo by Laura Fedele)

Newport Folk Festival 2008: Saturday

August 03, 2008|Laura Fedele

It was a really great first day for the Newport fest this year -- despite the midday downpour that threw a few fans down...

Olympic Officials Ban Kooks' Song Title

August 01, 2008|Corny O'Connell

Sailing competitors Ben Rhodes and Steve Morrison have a history of naming their vessels after women in song titles. ...