WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for November 9, 2014 For nearly four decades, Irish American musician, singer and songwriter Danny Quinn entertained audiences in the U.S., Canada, Ireland and England. He performed in pubs, coffeehouses, concert stages and festivals, singing a blend … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for October 19, 2014 The spirit of the Rose Tattoo permeated todayâs show. With the passing of one of the members of this nomadic collective of artists who shared a camaraderie with the traveling hobo, songs about … Continue reading →
Larry Penn, who wrote wonderful songs such as âIâm a Little Cookie,â passed away on October 7 at his home in Milwaukee. He was 87 and died from complications of diabetes and heart problems. Larry will be fondly remembered as … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for October 12, 2014 I love live radio. I enjoy the days when there are no âthemes,â guests or any discernible game plan on how the show is going to run. While it is true that pre-recording … Continue reading →
Get well wishes to my mail carrier who must be suffering from back strain with all the new recent releases she has been delivering. I commented a few weeks ago on the high volume of CDs Iâve been receiving, but … Continue reading →
With the month rapidly drawing to a conclusion, I thought it was about time to dust off a few songs that I been waiting to play all year â songs about âSeptember.â Yes, there are many songs that deal with … Continue reading →
Todayâs show was for the birds. Literally. A few weeks ago, I was crossing a bridge near the radio station when suddenly, a bald eagle came out of the woods near the riverbank and soared overhead. Seeing this magnificent bird … Continue reading →
While artists release CDs throughout the year, the fall seems to bring the most new recordings to my mailbox. While this doesnât seem to thrill my mail carrier, I am able to deliver some extraordinary new songs to our radio … Continue reading →
Todayâs show featured a look at Anne Hillsâ latest recording Tracks, a beautiful collection of songs inspired by trains. We also gave a birthday shout-out to one of Anneâs musical collaborators, Michael Smith. Another New Jersey lad makes good! I … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for August 31, 2014 HOST: Ron Olesko Labor Day weekend. The end of summer⌠or is it? When I was a kid, this was the weekend that brought forth significant changes in my life. Yes, it meant … Continue reading →
