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WDIY would like to wish all of our listeners, members, volunteers, and friends a safe and happy Fourth of July!
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Monday, 1 - 4 p.m.
The Blend celebrates Independence Day with songs about the USA, America, freedom, revolution, and all things in between.
Missed the live broadcast? Listen on-demand at our Two-Week Music Show Archive at our website or on the WDIY app.
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Monday, 6 - 6:30 p.m.
Michael Drabenstott welcomes Jen Schuster, marketing and event coordinator for the Emmaus Farmers' Market, which is in its 19th year supporting local agriculture and building community every Sunday. Then Michael chats about nut butters and more with Michael Joyce and Denise DiCicco co-owners of The Big Red Barn, which is an all-natural corner store operating out of Emmaus.
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ELVIS is an epic, big-screen spectacle from Warner Bros. Pictures and visionary, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley, starring Austin Butler and Oscar winner Tom Hanks. Paul Willistein of the Lehigh Valley Press reviews the biographical musical film.
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Monday, 6:30 - 7 p.m.
Greg Capogna with Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commision talk about Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Planning and the importance of collaboration among area communities and townships with Brian Carl, Township Zoning Officer and Administrator for Low Hill and Weisenberg Townships.
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Monday, 9 - 11 p.m.
For the first Monday of the month "Decades" theme, we'll check out two artists from the 1982 Montreux, Switzerland, Jazz Festival - drummer Billy Cobham and saxophonist Charles Lloyd, plus pianist Keith Jarrett from a 1972 concert in Hamburg, Germany. Also piano player Monty Alexander from 2002 as part of a "double take" (a vocal redition to follow) on "Fly Me to the Moon. All that and a nod to Independence Day with tunes from the big bands of Carla Bley and Orrin Evans
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Monday, 11 p.m. - Tuesday, 1 a.m.
Happy Independence Day! Some appropriate music from Ray Charles, The Impressions and Jelly Roll Morton. A nod to our neighbors to the North celebrating Canada Day with some King Biscuit Boy and Crowbar (No, not THAT Crowbar). Plus Freddie King. Memphis Slim, Joe Tex, Big Jay McNeely and a song about potato salad.
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Tuesday, 6 - 7 p.m.
This week's show: Locked and Loaded
The overturning of Roe v. Wade will remain the most discussed opinion of this Supreme Court term. But just a day earlier, the high court issued another monumental opinion — this one on guns. On this week's On the Media, hear why this latest ruling will send lawyers scrambling into historical archives. Plus, an inside look at Justice Clarence Thomas' unique strain of conservatism.
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Tuesday, 7 - 9 p.m.
Dave Fry features archived sets from Zen for Primates ('13), Tom Rush ('03), Hot Rize ('86), Mary Gauthier ('16). The Red Clay Ramblers ('92), Kim Wilson's Fabulous Thunderbirds ('21).John McEuen ('21), and more. We'll feature album cuts from Nick Franclik's new CD View from My Spaceship.
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Steve Aaronson and Rosalie Viscomi welcome Mike Ventola, Media Relations Manager for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs to the WDIY airwaves for a weekly report on the team from the previous week, what's coming up this week, statistics, injury report and updates with the players — in and out of the dugout. Plus, Rosalie asks about the promotions at Coca-Cola Park, the always amazing food, theme nights and every reason (besides the game) to take in affordable outdoor family entertainment and recreation right here in the Lehigh Valley.
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Wednesday, 6 - 7 p.m.
Laurie discusses the most important things to remember from her recent radio broadcast.
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Thursday, 1 - 4 p.m.
Stewart Brodian is in the hosting chair to bring you three hours of eclectic music.
You'll also hear an encore broadcast of Bluesville host Jack Adams' conversation with guitarist and singer Kenny Wayne Shepherd ahead of his headlining slot at Briggs Farm Blues Festival this Saturday. Shepherd discusses his longevity as an artist, his ongoing collaborations with older blues musicians, and more. |
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Host: Marcus Brown
Thursday, 6 - 6:30 p.m.
WDIY's newest Teen Connect host Marcus Brown welcomes an athletics conversation with the Vital twins, Michael and Matt of Liberty High School who are poised to not only be a force in local high school golf, but also on a state and potential professional level. They discuss the possibilities, pressures, and finding the right balance between scholastics and athletics with the future on the horizon.
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Thursday, 6:30 - 7 p.m.
Teen Money Matters returns with an episode on investments and retirement with hosts Sanika and Jayaditya Kothari as they discuss the importance of keeping a sound financial future in mind with guest Demi Olatilo, a Parkland High School graduate going to UPenn in the fall. Then, they chat with Dr. Richard Kish, Professor of Finance with the Lehigh University College of Business to discuss the trends and dangers of investing including cryptocurrency, Ponzi schemes, and more.
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Thursday, 11 p.m. - Friday, 1 a.m.
The Special Focus for July is Winter-Light Records, a record label based in Haarlem, The Netherlands, specializing in ambient, experimental, and drone soundscapes. Their goal is to release new and interesting music without imposing limitations on the possibilities.
On the next Galactic Travels™, the month-long focus on Winter-Light Records begins. The Featured CD at Midnight will be Parallel States by Kloob.
You will also hear new music by Errant Space, by Meg Bowles on Kumatone Records, and from a compilation on Pharmafabrik Records.
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Sunday, 9 - 10 p.m.
This week's show: "There's a Place for Us"
An hour of utopias in song including sections from West Side Story, South Pacific, Peter Pan, and 14 more.
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Latest Features from WDIY |
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Northampton Community College | Kopechek Hall
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Briggs Farm | Nescopeck, PA
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This Sunday's Member Ticket Giveaway |
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Hey WDIY members, check out what we're giving away this Sunday, July 10! Watch your email Sunday at noon for your chance to enter.
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A family four-pack of tickets to NCC Summer Theatre Presents: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day – Wed. July 13 through Sat. August 6
- A pair of tickets to Jazz Upstairs with the Hot Club of Philadelphia – Friday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m., Miller Symphony Hall, Rodale Room
- A pair of tickets to Compton and Newberry – Saturday, July 16 at 8 p.m., Godfrey Daniels
- A pair of tickets to Historic Bethlehem’s Blueberry Festival & Market-to-Go – July 16 and 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Burnside Plantation, Historic Bethlehem
- A pair of tickets to Brett Dennen – Sunday, July 17 at 7 p.m., Musikfest Café
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A pair of tickets to PA Shakespeare Festival Presents: Much Ado About Nothing – July 13 through August 7 – Schubert Theatre on the Campus of DeSales University
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If you are a WDIY member who has contributed at least $60 for the year or you are actively supporting WDIY as a Sustaining Member, you are eligible for WDIY's Member Ticket Giveaway! If you are not receiving this member benefit on Sundays, please email shamusm@wdiy.org.
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