WUSB's Sunday Street Series presents a full band show with ‘Full Circle’ (Pete Mancini, Rich Lanahan, Gerry McKeveny, Mark Mancini, and Bill Herman) and special guests.

Sunday, December 15th, 5 P.M.

With their seminal 1968 ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’ album, The Byrds incorporated country sounds into their repertory, adding songs like ‘Drug Store Truck Drivin’ Man’ to the early Byrds classics like ‘Eight Miles High’ and ‘I’ll Feel A Whole Better’ and their versions of Dylan songs.

Advance sale* $21 at https://sundaystreet.org/ with tickets at the door for $25 (cash only)

*advance sale for each show includes a $ 1.00 service charge per ticket. Advance sale ends at midnight on the Friday before the show, unless sold out.

The Sunday Street Series is a not-for-profit collaboration with WUSB-FM, The Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council, and The Long Island Museum. These concerts take place in The Gillespie Room at The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25 A, Stony Brook, New York

Tune in Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. as “Davie Jones Locker” host Steve Kreitzer interviews classical pianist Harriet Stubbs about the release of her new album, Living on Mars, produced by Mike Garson, a longtime band member for David Bowie.

The album features a repertoire ranging from Bach to Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and has reached nearly half a million streams.

Harriet began playing piano at the age of 3, and by 5, she earned a full scholarship to the prestigious Guildhall School of Music. She was voted one of Britain’s top three pianists by Julian Lloyd Webber on ITV’s Britain’s Brilliant Prodigies. Her debut album, Heaven and Hell: The Doors of Perception, was produced by multi-Grammy-winning producer Russ Titelman (known for working with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, and Cyndi Lauper, among others) and features a spoken-word performance by Marianne Faithfull.

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Harriet gave 250 daily concerts in London’s West End and was awarded a British Empire Medal by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of her concert series and service to the country, as noted in the Queen’s 2022 Honours List.

This Saturday night at midnight (Sunday, 12:00 AM), Melting World brings you an extended journey through sound, celebrating the legendary Soft Machine. We’ll spin tracks from their 1973 classic Third, the electrifying Live in Switzerland (1974), and their 2023 release, Open Door.

During the Cosmic Hour, experience the full soundtrack to Riddles of the Sphinx, a rare gem composed by Soft Machine keyboardist Mike Ratledge.

We’ll also honor the memory of Pete Sinfield—acclaimed poet, songwriter, and co-founder of King Crimson—with a set from the band’s historic first U.S. tour, recorded live at San Francisco’s Fillmore West in 1969.

Don’t miss this five-hour odyssey of music and remembrance. Tune in this Sunday (Saturday night) from Midnight to 5 AM, only on WUSB 90.1 FM or stream online at wusb.fm.

From Howard Margolin: 

This week, Destinies celebrates the 65th anniversary of The Twilight Zone with a unique look at the series and its range of concepts.

Tune in Friday night at 11:15, as author and historian Arlen Schumer returns for his second live appearance to discuss his latest book The Five Themes of The Twilight Zone.

Learn how Rod Serling and his fellow writers, such as Richard Matheson, Charles Beaumont, and George Clayton Johnson explored story ideas that challenged television audiences of the 1950s and '60s and still resonate today.
Which episodes fall into the categories that Arlen has chosen to explore: "Science and Superstition," "Suburban Nightmares," "A Question of Identity," "Obsolete Man," and "The Time Element?"

And, find out how you can keep WUSB from disappearing into "The Twilight Zone," and receive some Twilight Zone-related premiums for your pledge of support during this Fall Radiothon special.
Friday, November 29th, at 11:15 PM.

Hosted by Howard Margolin.

Destinies-The Voice of Science Fiction

Menage a Trois sits down for a conversation with British indie legends and sudden internet darlings Bôa, where they talk about anime, inpromptu diamond heists and having to beg people to come to your live shows. And also, to a lesser extent, their lineage from 90s funk jam band to newly reformed reunion where they're now more popular than ever.

Catch it live at midnight on November 30th, or check it out on Spotify in the coming week (We promise this time!).

Special thanks to @characterofyours on Instagram for providing us with the poster!

From Howard Margolin:

This week, Destinies prepares for the upcoming release of Wicked, the movie.

Tune in Friday night, for part one of a two-part Destinies Musical Theater presentation, featuring act one of the original Broadway cast recording of Wicked, starring Kristen Chenowith and the Tony-Award Winning Idina Menzel.

You'll learn the secret origin of why the Wicked Witch of the West had green skin. You'll hear how Glinda and Elphaba first met, and took an instant dislike to each other. And, you'll find out about the conspiracy to keep the sentient animals of Oz from maintaining the power of speech.

And, listen for how you can choose from 316 different Destinies Exclusive Premiums for your pledge of support to WUSB during this Radiothon Special.

Friday, November 8th, at 11:30 PM.

Hosted by Howard Margolin.

Destinies-The Voice of Science Fiction

Melting World continues its celebration of Phil Lesh, bassist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead. Join us for another marathon tribute featuring a Grateful Dead first set from New York’s Beacon Theater on June 14, 1976, a classic from the Fillmore West in November 1969 with Pigpen on lead vocals, and music from The Other Ones, Phil Lesh and Friends, as well as bands that were close to and inspired by the Grateful Dead.

Tune in this Saturday night at midnight (12:00 AM Sunday) on 90.1 FM or online at WUSB.FM as we journey to the outer edges of the musical spectrum.

Now more than ever, we need your financial support to keep our station thriving. Please consider a tax-deductible contribution by calling 631-632-6901 or visiting wusb.fm/pledge. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

When: Sunday, November 3, 2024, 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM

Join Melting World this Sunday morning for the first part of a special tribute to Phil Lesh, the beloved bassist and founding member of the Grateful Dead. In memory of his legacy, we’ll feature classic Grateful Dead live sets from 1969, 1974, and the iconic 1973 Watkins Glen Soundcheck.

The show will also include music from the Allman Brothers Band, Circles Around the Sun, Ry Cooder, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and others who embody Lesh's pioneering spirit.

The second part of the show will air next Sunday, November 10, from 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM. Special thanks to DJ K0 of Sonic Queery for allowing us the time for the special. Sonic Queery will return on November 17.

Tune in to WUSB 90.1 FM or stream online as we celebrate the life and music of Phil Lesh.

From Howard Margolin:

This week, Destinies returns to the Sony Spider-Verse for a look at the latest sequel to their only successful spin-off.

Tune in Friday night, at 11:15, as the Destinies Film Review Symbiotes assemble live to discuss Venom: The Last Dance.

Does Tom Hardy get to interact with an equally personable group of characters?

What new tricks will Venom show off this time?

How does Kelly Marcel do as she moves from screenwriter to writer-director for this movie?

Is there going to be a dance sequence in every Marvel film from now on?

And, what is this movie worth on the famous Destinies zero-to-$9.50 rating scale?

Find out on Friday, November 1st, at 11:15 PM, when hosts Howard Margolin and Timothy Gillespie take on Venom: The

Last Dance during this Fall Radiothon edition of Destinies-The Voice of Science Fiction.