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FRIDAY, DEC. 14
–NOT YOUR GRANDFATHERS HANUKKAH HOUR (5-6pm)
Listen for this special Friday Ride Home hosted by Louisville’s Cantor David Lipp
–WFPK WEEKLY FEED WRAP UP Part 2 (8-9pm)
We’re taking some time to look back at favorite editions of the show. This week listen for interviews with Death Cab For Cutie, Pearl Jam, and The Dandy Warhols!
SATURDAY, DEC. 15
–LITTLE STEVENS UNDERGROUND GARAGE CHRISTMAS Part 1 (7-9pm)
Joining us will be the amazing Keith Richards, Darlene Love, the Crystals, the Kinks, and Cheap Trick. You’ll also find out what Louis Prima, Vibeke, and Mojo Nixon have in common.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19
–SIR MICROCOSM HOLIDAY SPECIAL (8-9pm)
Jim James and Dave Givan take you on a holiday trip through time and space…
THURSDAY, DEC. 20
–SOUND OPINIONS HOLIDAY SPECIAL (8-9pm)
Jim and Greg receive their annual visit from avid holiday music collector Andy Cirzan. Andy has a special soul music edition of wonderful holiday tunes to celebrate the season.
FRIDAY, DEC. 21
–WFPK WEEKLY FEED WRAP UP Part 3 (8-9pm)
We’re taking some time to look back at favorite editions of the show. This week listen for interviews with St. Vincent, Patrick Carney of The Black Keys and Andrew Bird & Ben Sollee!
–A SOUND CLASH CHRISTMAS WITH MATT ANTHONY (9-midnight)
Matt sprinkle in some holiday music on this edition of the Sound Clash with a special tribute to James Brown in the 10 O’clock hour. The “Godfather of Soul” passed away on Christmas Day in 2006.
SATURDAY, DEC. 22
–AMERICAN ROUTES – RED, GREEN AND BLUE CHRISTMAS (6-8am)
Join us for our favorite holiday tunes, from the hep jive of Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis to the cool sentiments of Frank Sinatra and Elvis and the ecstatic vibe of Celia Cruz and Bela Fleck. Plus yuletide memories from Diana Krall, Solomon Burke and other special guests.
– JAMES BICKERS HOLIDAY SHOWCASE (9am – noon)
James plans to bring you some conventional and some not-so-conventional holiday tunes!
–SEAN CANNON (Noon-4pm)
An afternoon of holiday favorites and songs to spice up your day.
– A RELICS CHRISTMAS W/Duke Meyer (4-7pm)
Duke delves into his bag of holiday rock from the 60’s and 70’s! He’ll also share The Beatles holiday greetings recorded for their fan club!
–LITTLE STEVENS UNDERGROUND GARAGE CHRISTMAS Part 2 (7-9pm)
It’s our favorite time of year in the Underground Garage. It’s time for our annual Christmas A Go-Go show, featuring the Ramones, the Beatles, the Electric Prunes, Darlene Love, the Ronettes, and what would Christmas be without Jan & Dean. Tune in to find out what Joe Pesci, Soupy Sales, Tiny Tim, and Rufus Thomas have in common; and yes we are keeping tabs on Ed ‘Kookie’ Brynes too. It’s the wildest Christmas party in town, baby.
–BLUES PARTY CHRISTMAS (10pm-12am)
Holiday blues you can use from BB King to Charles Brown!
–A ROADHOUSE CHRISTMAS WITH WOODROW ON THE RADIO! (12-6AM)
From Otis Redding to Bob Wills, Woody will be spinning the Christmas platters that matter!
SUNDAY, DEC. 23
–A VERY JAZZY CHRISTMAS (8am-3pm)
Join WFPK jazz hosts Danny O’Bryan, John LaBarbera and Matt Anthony for holiday jazz greats old, new and in-between! Plus, Dick Sisto reveals his first round of picks for best albums of the year on The Inner Ear at 11am!
–WORLD FORCE REGGAE CHRISTMAS (3-5pm)
Christmas edition with Ibuka and Benny!
– ROOTS & BOOTS HILLBILLY HOLIDAY WITH MICHAEL YOUNG (5 – 8pm)
Listen for Christmas songs from contemporary Americana artists, stars from country music’s heyday, and singing cowboys of old.
– SUNDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS WITH BERK BRYANT (8-11pm)
A Bluegrass Christmas Special with The Country Gentleman, Berk Bryant.
MONDAY, DEC. 24
–CHRISTMAS EVE EARLY SHOW with Duke Meyer (6-10am)
Our favorite WFPK morning guy has some special treats straight from Santa’s bag!
–AMERICAN ROUTES – RED, GREEN AND BLUE CHRISTMAS (10am-noon)
Join us for our favorite holiday tunes, from the hep jive of Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis to the cool sentiments of Frank Sinatra and Elvis and the ecstatic vibe of Celia Cruz and Bela Fleck. Plus yuletide memories from Diana Krall, Solomon Burke and other special guests.
A JETHRO TULL CHRISTMAS w/ Ian Anderson (12-1pm)
Multi-instrumental musician, prolific writer, distinctive singer and conspicuous flutist Ian Anderson of the British band Jethro Tull shares colorful Christmas memories, and presents tracks from the “cynical and grumpy” Jethro Tull Christmas Album.
–LITTLE STEVENS UNDERGROUND GARAGE CHRISTMAS Part 1 (1-3pm)
Joining us will be the amazing Keith Richards, Darlene Love, the Crystals, the Kinks, and Cheap Trick. You’ll also find out what Louis Prima, Vibeke, and Mojo Nixon have in common.
–A CHRISTMAS POTPOURRI W/LAURA SHINE (3-6pm)
Listen for Laura’s mix of vintage and new holiday music to wrap presents by or cook your holiday feast to.
–WORLD CAFÉ CHRISTMAS EVE (6-8pm)
Tracey Thorn shares her brand new disc, several years in the making, Tinsel and Lights, and tells stories from the early days of Everything But the Girl. In hour two David delves into the archives for one of our most popular Christmas interviews, Pink Martini on 2010’s Joy to the World, their unique take on some Christmas classics as well as one seasonal song you are unlikely to have heard before.
TUESDAY, DEC. 25
– “CHRISTMAS UNWRAPPED with Michael Young (6-10AM)
Wake up with Michael Young’s crazy collection of Christmas tunes from the ridiculous to the sublime. All styles, all genres. Anything goes!
–SOUND OPINIONS HOLIDAY SPECIAL (10-11am)
Jim and Greg receive their annual visit from avid holiday music collector Andy Cirzan. Andy has a special soul music edition of wonderful holiday tunes to celebrate the season.
–EAST NASHVILLE CHRISTMAS FROM MUSIC CITY ROOTS (11am-1pm)
An East Nashville Christmas is a holiday-themed compilation album and concert series, created by an eclectic coalition of 75 Nashville-based Artists & Musicians, to directly benefit the homeless. Listen for a live concert featuring hot Nashville artists from the East side of town… recorded for Music City Roots radio show with host Jim Lauderdale!
–LITTLE STEVENS UNDERGROUND GARAGE CHRISTMAS Part 2 (1-3pm)
It’s our favorite time of year in the Underground Garage. It’s time for our annual Christmas A Go-Go show, featuring the Ramones, the Beatles, the Electric Prunes, Darlene Love, the Ronettes, and what would Christmas be without Jan & Dean. Tune in to find out what Joe Pesci, Soupy Sales, Tiny Tim, and Rufus Thomas have in common; and yes we are keeping tabs on Ed ‘Kookie’ Brynes too. It’s the wildest Christmas party in town, baby.
–THE SOUL OF CHRISTMAS with Matt Anthony (3-6pm)
This host of WFPK’s Friday Night Sound Clash and Jazz Pulse brings you a holiday mix as only he can!
–WORLD CAFÉ CHRISTMAS (6-8pm)
Polyphonic Spree celebrate their 10th Dallas Holiday Extravaganza with the release of a brand new album, Holidaydream: Sounds of the Holidays Vol. One. In hour two Catalina Maria Johnson with a special Christmas edition of Latin Roots where she presents five holiday songs from different Spanish speaking traditions.
–E-TOWN CHRISTMAS (8-9pm)
The Indigo Girls play some familiar hit favorites as well as music from their seasonal CD “Holly Happy Days.” Nick & Helen Forster and the eTones provide musical backup for this much-loved and talented twosome. And eTown favorite son Tim O’Brien, Grammy winning singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (and Nick’s Hot Rize band mate), is back with us as well.
FRIDAY, DEC. 28
–WFPK WEEKLY FEED WRAP UP Part 4 (8-9pm)
We’re taking some time to look back at favorite songs of the year. This week listen for Kyle’s underdog picks. Listen for some stellar tunes that didn’t get the attention they deserved.
SATURDAY, DEC. 29
– AMERICAN ROUTES NEW YEAR’S SPECIAL (6-8am)
Join us for a conversation with biographer Ben Sandmel, author of Ernie K-Doe: The R&B Emperor of New Orleans. We’ll talk about the antics and adventures of this larger than life figure of New Orleans R&B, from his hit “Mother-in-Law” to his bombastic delivery as a local radio DJ to his tending of the Mother-in-Law Lounge in Treme.
–LITTLE STEVEN’S UNDERGROUND GARAGE NEW YEAR’S SPECIAL (7-9PM)
Tune in this week for the Underground Garage New Years show, where we sum up all the wonderful things that happened this past year; including Steven’s list of the “coolest movies and books”. We’ll also run down the Top 20 Coolest Songs In the World this year and then some. Come join us for the world’s only Rock n’ Roll dance party on the radio!
SUNDAY, DEC. 30
–THE INNER EAR YEAR END SPECIAL (11am-noon)
Dick Sisto shares his favorite jazz releases of the year.
–ROOTS AND BOOTS YEAR END SPECIAL (5pm-8pm)
Michael Young shares his top Americana albums of 2012!
MONDAY, DEC. 31
–TOP 100 ALBUMS OF 2012 (8am-6pm)
WFPK music hosts spend the day counting down WFPK’s favorite albums of the year!
–WORLD CAFE YEAR END SPECIAL (6pm-8pm)
Highlighting Best of Year album/song picks, some of the music you may have missed, some picks for the year to come, and David will pay tribute to some of the musicians that passed away in 2012.
–WFPK NEW YEAR’S BASH (9pm – 1am)
DJs Woodrow On The Radio and Matt Anthony live from Headliners with The Ladybirds taking the stage at 10:30 for a live set on the radio to ring in the New Year! You can attend this event…more info here.
–“HANK WILLIAMS, SR. SPECIAL” with Berk Bryant (Noon – 3pm)
New Year’s Day tradition honoring the great Hank Williams, Sr. with rare recordings, interviews, and the expertise of Mr. Berk Bryant on the day Hank died.
–LITTLE STEVEN’S UNDERGROUND GARAGE NEW YEAR’S SPECIAL (3-5pm)
Tune in for the Underground Garage New Years show, where we sum up all the wonderful things that happened this past year; including Steven’s list of the “Coolest movies and books”. We’ll also run down the top 20 “Coolest Songs In the World” this year and then some. Come join us for the world’s only Rock n’ Roll dance party on the radio!
–WFPK WEEKLY FEED WRAP UP (5-6pm)
Kyle spends the hour looking back at favorite songs of the year. And presents his underdog picks. Listen for some stellar tunes that didn’t get the attention they deserved.
