* Saturday, January 19
* 7:30 - 9 pm
* Allentown, PA
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Ella Fitzgerald, the First Lady of Song, has charmed hearts globally. Come salute her impeccable vocal style in a tribute concert featuring three ladies from the Broadway stage. Featuring guest artists Capathia Jenkins (from Chicago,) Aisha de Haas (from Rent,) and Nikki Renee Daniels (from The Book of Mormon.)
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Funkey Dawgz Brass Band
Presented by ArtsQuest
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* Saturday, January 19
* 7:30 - 9 pm
* Bethlehem, PA
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The Funky Dawgz Brass Band are one of the premier touring acts on the live music scene today. Emerging from Connecticut, these young men have engulfed the spirit and traditions of New Orleans as well as earned the respect from local musicians who grew up and reside in the city. It is impossible not to enjoy yourself during a show as they play a contagious upbeat mix of traditional New Orleans R&B, original music, hip hop, funk, and today’s top hits with a brass twist.
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Find more events coming up
in and around the Lehigh Valley in
WDIY's Community Calendar.
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WDIY'S VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM
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Get rid of unwanted cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, boats, and more -- and turn them into financial support for the station!
We handle the towing and title transfer ...and you receive a tax deduction!
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WDIY's airwaves are the ideal place to reach a well-informed and attentive audience with your message. For information, visit our website or contact Frank Petrone at 610-694-8100 x6.
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6 - 6:30 pm
Hosts:
George Miller and Kate Scuffle
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Miller Symphony Hall
's new Executive Director
Al Jacobsen
along with Vice President of Marketing
Lucy Bloise
preview the second half of Miller Symphony Hall's 2018-19 season.
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“The Mule” stars and is directed by Clint Eastwood as Earl Stone, a 90-year-old gardener who gets mixed up with a Mexican drug-smuggling cartel. The film is based on a true story. Paul Willistein of the
Lehigh Valley Press
reviews the comedy-drama.
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6:30 - 7 pm
Host: Eleanor Bobrow
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This week's discussion focuses on how many children are deprived of confidence and happiness because they have
learning differences
that are overlooked in the educational system.
Eleanor's guest is
Dr. Elaine Fogel Schneider,
co-author of
Confidence & Joy: Success Strategies for Kids with Learning Differences.
Dr. Fogel is CEO of Touch Time International, nationally recognized speaker, and author of the best-selling
7 Strategies for Raising Calm, Inspired, & Successful Children.
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7 - 9 pm
Host: Steve Aaronson
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There is no particular theme tonight, just a wide variety of Golden Age artists and music. On the rarer side will be Elektra gems from
Judy Collins
and
Phil Ochs,
and covers of songs by
Tom Paxton
and
Jesse Fuller
-- performed by
Glenn Yarbrough.
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Dave Fry presents archived sets from
Jim Weider & Project Percolator's
recent annual New Year's concert along with selections from
Gamble Rogers
('83),
David Bromberg
('17),
Dan Hicks
('89),
Relativity
('85),
Red Molly
('18),
Psychograss
('93),
Paul Rishell & Annie Raines
('18),
Reggie Harris & Pat Wictor
('18) and other surprises. The featured CD is
John McCutcheon's
new Pete Seeger celebration,
To Everyone in All the World.
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6 - 7 pm
Host: Laurie Siebert
, CPA, CFP
®
, AEP
®
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Laurie Siebert discusses:
“Transitions – life stages, retirement, death.”
Laurie will take your questions live on the air at 610-758-8810. Questions can be submitted ahead of time at
yourfinancialchoices.com.
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TUNE IN FOR OUR NEW SHOW!
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11 pm - 1 am
The Spark
Host: Michael Judkins
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Michael Judkins features a mixture of today’s i
ndie and popular R&B
from up-and-coming local artists, mainstream artists, and everything in between.
The Spark
is a new addition to WDIY's music line-up that focuses on music that will make you move. Enjoy the sounds of contemporary music with an independent feel.
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6 - 7 pm
Host: Sally Handlon
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The Lehigh Valley is in a unique employment situation – we have experienced job growth from exisiting LV business as well as businesses coming into the Valley. It is no surprise that this has created a “talent
gap.” The question is what is being done about it?
Listen in as
Don Cunningham,
CEO and President of
Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation
(LVEDC) joins host Sally Handlon to discuss the recent Education and Talent Supply report conducted by LVEDC in 2018.
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11 pm - 1 am
Host: Bill Fox
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Bill Fox continues the month-long Special Focus on
Andy Pickford
. The Featured CD at Midnight will be
"Nemesis."
You will also hear new music by
Palancar
on Emergent World Records.
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3 - 5 pm
Host: Jack Adams
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Jack Adams talks with Chambersburg, PA-based blues guitarist
Skyla Burrell
about her performance at this year’s
Lehigh River Blues Jam
on January 26, 2019 at the Days Hotel Jetport Ballroom in Allentown.
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TUNE IN FOR OUR NEW SHOW!
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3 - 5 pm
Rhythm and Roots
Host: Carlos Benjamin
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Listen for another exciting new addition to the WDIY music line-up:
Rhythm and Roots!
Carlos Benjamin is back in the saddle to rock out, featuring Americana, alternative and traditional country, edgy twang, roots rock, Texas swing, jump blues, zydeco, and other American roots music.
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