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WUSB 90.1 FM STONY BROOK PRESENTS THE 28TH ANNUAL WINTER REGGAE MARATHON.

The marathon officially kicks off on Thursday, February 6 at 10:00 PM and runs through Sunday, February 9 until 11:59 PM.

Hosted by Massapan and Angella, they will bring you 72 hours of great Reggae music and will feature renowned Reggae artists and DJs.

One Love!

Ricki Lake and SICK SCHOOL Director Share Shocking Cancer Stories On Tom Needham's SOUNDS OF FILM

The director of SICK SCHOOL, Keif Roberts, and Ricki Lake, the producer of WEED THE PEOPLE, are Tom Needham's exclusive guests this Thursday on WUSB's THE SOUNDS OF FILM.

SICK SCHOOL, which is currently streaming on Amazon, is a documentary about students at Frank P. Long Elementary School on Long Island who have been getting sick. Also, many people on the staff have been dying. Out of 105, thirty-five have gotten cancer since 1998 and seventeen have passed away.

The documentary WEED THE PEOPLE tells the incredible story of children fighting cancer by using medical cannabis. The film makes the case that the right to use medical cannabis is a human rights issue. The film follows several parents who attempt to treat their children's cancer by using cannabis oil.

For more information, please visit https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Ricki-Lake-and-SICK-SCHOOL-D...

Airs Thursday, January 30, 6-8 PM.

Captain Phil Interviews Dyanne Potter Voegtlin & David Frankham!

Thursday, January 30th Captain Phil will be playing new music by John Hall (https://www.facebook.com/JonellLBD/), Talk about Skipfest (https://www.facebook.com/events/468629667163776/) happening on February 1st Dyanne Potter Voegtlin (https://pottersdaughterband.com/) who will be calling in at 3:40 to discuss Potter's Daughter and her work with Renaissance lead singer Annie Haslam. Then in the 4pm hour Part Two of an exclusive interview with Actor David Frankham (https://www.facebook.com/people/David-Frankham/100008456617700) talking about his career in film and television, his time working with Vincent Price, having lunch with Boris Karloff and voicing Sergeant Tibbs from 101 Dalmations!

All this and the best new Prog Rock on any Planet!

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Oscar-Nominated Director, Josh Fox, Continues To Fight On Tom Needham's SOUNDS OF FILM

Josh Fox, the Emmy-winning director of GASLAND, joins Tom Needham on Thursday's SOUNDS OF FILM to discuss the abrupt ending of his THE TRUTH HAS CHANGED run at The Public Theater. The radio show is also going to feature a retrospective of John William's film music in recognition of his 52nd Oscar nomination for STAR WARS EPISODE IX: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER.

For more information, visit https://www.broadwayworld.com/long-island/article/Oscar-Nominated-Direct...

Airs Thursday, January 23, 6-8 PM.

James Maddock in WUSB’s Sunday Street Series at The Long Island Museum

Sunday, February 9th 3 P.M.

James Maddock returns to the Sunday Street Series to play a duo show bringing with him new songs as well as ones from his six studio albums, including 2018’s, If It Ain't Fixed, Don't Break It.

British born Maddock was the leader of the band Wood whose song "Stay You" was heard on Dawson's Creek. After an extended break from recording, Maddock moved to New York City and released the exquisite album, Sunrise On Avenue C, winning the NY Music Award for Best Americana Album. His live performances show Maddock to be one of the most engaging and exciting artists on the acoustic music scene. (www.jamesmaddock.net)

Accompanying Maddock on the Steinway concert piano and accordion is Brian Mitchell
who is well-known in music industry circles and has worked with an impressive roster of artists including Bob Dylan, BB King, Al Green, Dolly Parton and Levon Helm.

Opening for James Maddock is New York City based blues and soul artist Emily Duff.

Advance sale is $25 at www.sundaystreet.org through February 7th with tickets at the door for $30.