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WUSB's Sunday Street Series Presents: James MaddockBy acradio on Sun, 10/22/2023 - 6:30pmJames Maddock returns to the Long Island Museum on Sunday, November 19 at 5:00 PM. Former frontman of the band Wood, James Maddock brings his new album Night Work to our stage! Acccompanying Maddock on the Steinway concert piano and accordion is the legendary Brian Mitchell. Save money and buy tickets in adavance for $30 at www.sundaystreet.org through November 17th. Captain Phil and Ross Amico Star in Captain Phil's Halloween PartyBy acradio on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 7:15pmThis Thursday, on the WUSB full power signal, tune in for a Halloween edition of Captain Phil's Planet featuring Ross Amico! The Captain and Ross will examine some classic Halloween musi such as Renaissance, Bartok and a secret spooky classic list curated by Ross Amico. Prepare to scare as we go over some terrific seasonal music as the pumpkin spice flows and the children roam in search of sucrose! Ross Amico is program host, and host of Picture Perfect which airs Saturdays at 6:00 PM and The Lost Chord which airs Sundays at 10:00 PM on KWAX. This program airs Thursday afternoon from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. WUSB new transmitter launch date !!By ibreheny on Tue, 10/10/2023 - 7:01pmTune in Saturday and it will be a party ! WUSB chief engineer Frank Burgert turns on WUSBs new transmitter live during Communiversity Day 2023. Help us celebrate in person or tune in on air here or on 90.1 or 107.3fm. ONE SECOND AFTER author William R. Forstchen Up Next on THE SOUNDS OF FILMBy acradio on Tue, 09/19/2023 - 6:14pmFourteen years have passed since military historian William R. Forstchen, Ph.D., captivated readers with the harrowing aftermath of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack in his acclaimed bestseller "One Second After." Intrigued by public interest, Forstchen continued the narrative in three sequels, the latest being "Five Years After." This will air on Thursday, September 21 between 6:00 and 8:00 PM. Jack Licitra on The BayouBy acradio on Thu, 09/07/2023 - 5:47pmTune in this Thursday night at 8:00 PM when Jack Licitra the Heart & Soul of Jack’s Waterfall sits in on The Bayou with Chris LaPorta to discuss and play some of the NOLA-fied selections from his new release “Call Dr. John” a release focused on one of New Orleans' favorite Icons, Mac Rebbenac, a.k.a Dr. John. On-air discussion will also include the return of the Riverhead Blues Festival this coming weekend where Jack will perform with South Bay Soul. Destinies meets Dr. Mego-part 1By acradio on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 7:10pmThis week, Destinies introduces you to a man whose name became known to early fans of Adult Swim's "Robot Chicken." Tune in Friday night, and travel back to Eternal Con 2021 for part one of a three-part interview with Paul Clarke, a.k.a. Dr. Mego. You'll learn how this child of the 1970s rediscovered his passion for Mego action figures in the 1980s and 1990s. You'll discover how he decided to become Dr. Mego by re-creating the accessories, costumes, and bodies sought by adult collectors, and how he became involved in the early days of "Robot Chicken." And, you'll find out how he was able to resurrect the Mego brand, and bring the line back, to match the sensibilities of today's more discerning fans. Plus, in memory of actress Arleen Sorkin, you'll hear the origin of her best-known character on "The Harley Quinn Tapes," from the video game "Batman: Arkham Asylum." Friday, September 1st, at 11:30 PM. WUSB's Sunday Street Series: The Songs of Jimmy WebbBy acradio on Mon, 08/28/2023 - 6:40pm
Sunday, October 15, 5:00 PM Long Island Museum An evening devoted to the songs of Jimmy Webb with Gene Casey, Caroline Doctorow, Andrew & Cole Fortier, Delaney Hafener, Claudia Jacobs, Brian Kachejian, Ray Lambiase, Pete Mancini and Tom Moran. Sunday Street continues to honor legendary musical artists, this time a songwriter, composer and singer known worldwide as a master of his trade who also happens to be a Long Island resident. Alice Coltrane Birthday with Mr. Edison, Sunday 8/27 Jazz on the AirBy acradio on Fri, 08/25/2023 - 8:38pmA very special Jazz on the Air this Sunday at 3:00 PM with Mr Edison and his guest Marcella Goheen, Executive Director of the Coltrane Home. The home, which the family of John, Alice (Turiya as she was later known) Coltrane and their four children lived in from 1964 until 1973 (John Coltrane died July 1967). Located in Dix Hills in the Town of Huntington, the home which is a designated local, state and national historic place will soon begin the long awaited major restoration eventually becoming a destination for fans and the curious to explore the place of the Coltrane’s spiritual awakening. It’s also where John composed “A Love Supreme” and moved into the last musical period of his life. The home where Turiya, an accomplished pianist, who played harp as well and was a member of John’s last group recorded her first five albums after John’s death with members of that group and other jazz luminaries in the basement studio. Biz Markie’s Wife Tara Hall & All Up in the Biz’s Sacha Jenkins Up Next on SOUNDS OF FILMBy acradio on Thu, 08/24/2023 - 3:27pmShowtime Networks’ “ALL UP IN THE BIZ" stands as a poignant tribute to the late rapper Biz Markie, affectionately known as the "Clown Prince of Hip Hop." The documentary, directed by Sacha Jenkins, unearths the remarkable journey of this beatbox virtuoso, celebrated for his humorous rhymes and offbeat persona, with his chart-topping hit "Just a Friend" as the cornerstone of his legacy. The film masterfully weaves together an array of elements, including never-before-seen footage, animation, puppet reenactments, and interviews with key figures in the hip-hop scene, from Fat Joe to Nick Cannon, providing an intimate look into the highs and lows of Biz Markie's life. Airs Thursday, August 24, 6-8 PM. THE OWNERS’ Jiří Havelka and BEFORE, NOW & THEN’S Kamila Andini Up Next on Tom Needham’s SOUNDS OF FILMBy acradio on Thu, 08/10/2023 - 3:37pmTHE OWNERS, is a film written and directed by Jiří Havelka. Winner of Best Screenplay and Best Actress award at the 27th Czech Lion Awards and winner of two Czech Film Critics’ Awards, THE OWNERS was based on a play, The Society of Owners (Condominium), which Havelka also wrote and directed. A box office hit in its native country, grossing over $2 million, the film will open at The Quad in New York on August 18 and at Laemmle Royal in Los Angeles on August 25. Airs on Thursday, August 10 between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. |