Lo Moonstopped by Sun King Studio 92 on December 21st, 2017 for an exclusive and intimate show with WTTS listeners before their show with The War On Drugs at the WTTS Can Concert. Enjoy the music and conversation below!
Remember, Sun King Studio 92 sessions are for 92-3 VIPs only. If you’re not a VIP, take 20 seconds to sign up for free, then stop by the VIP Room to register to be in the live studio audience at an upcoming performance.
A new single from Moonface’s final album This One’s For The Dancer & This One’s For The Dancer’s Bouquet.
Download “Walk The Circle In The Other Direction” any time between December 17th and December 23rd by clicking below. Learn more about Moonface at his Official Website, Like him on Facebook and follow him on Twitter.
It’s Rusted Moon Outfitter’s 22nd Birthday and they’re celebrating all their loyal customers with a party for you! Stop into Rusted Moon March 8th-10th for Free Knife Sharpening, A book signing by the author of, “Dear Park Ranger”, Jeff Darren Muse. Coffee samples from Kayak Coffee and Birthday cake!
During these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever that we come together as a community. As a locally owned station, we rely on the support of local businesses to operate. And right now, these businesses need our support more than ever. Our listeners and our advertisers make the community stronger, and a more special place to live. So please, support the advertisers that support WTTS. After all, we’re in this together. Stay safe and click below to see how you can support local businesses, during this time.
SMALL BUSINESS CORNER
Join CLA on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 pm EST, for a multipart livestream series to engage in the latest changes related to these uncertain times. You’ll hear strategies for navigating what these developments mean for you. Topics include issues related to legislation, liquidity, workforce, and other relevant topics.
INDY CHAMBER INTERVIEW
Rob Humphries interviewed Michael Huber from the Indy Chamber. They discussed how the Indy Chamber is helping local businesses with the “Rapid Response” Hub. The interview is below.
A new single from Amos Lee’s album My New Moon.
Download “Little Light” any time between December 3rd and December 9th by clicking below. Learn more about Amos Lee at his Official Website, “Like” him on Facebook and “follow” him on Twitter.
Moon Taxi stopped by Sun King Studio 92 on February 8th, 2018 for an exclusive and intimate show with WTTS listeners . Enjoy the music and conversation below!
“Let The Record Play”
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Remember, Sun King Studio 92 sessions are for 92-3 VIPs only. If you’re not a VIP, take 20 seconds to sign up for free, then stop by the VIP Room to register to be in the live studio audience at an upcoming performance.
According to Rough Trade Records, “Since forming ten years ago, This Is The Kit – the musical project which holds exceptional Paris-via-Bristol songwriter Kate Stables close to its heart – have released three albums, toured the world and earned the adoration of peers including Guy Garvey, The National and Sharon van Etten in the process.
‘Moonshine Freeze‘, their fourth album and Rough Trade debut, is undoubtedly their most compelling and accomplished effort to date. Produced by John Parish (PJ Harvey, M Ward, Perfume Genius), it began in the immediate wake of its predecessor, ‘Bashed Out’, when days after coming off tour last November, Stables and her band headed into the studio in Bristol. Aaron Dessner of The National also features on six of the album tracks. ”
Download “Moonshine Freeze” off Moonshine Freeze any time between September 25th, and October 1st and learn more about This Is The Kit at their Official Website, “Like” them on Facebook, or follow them onTwitter.
“Supergroup” is a title that gets thrown around a lot, but in the case of Mister Heavenly, it’s well-deserved. The trio consists of Ryan Kattner (aka Honus Honus of Man Man), Nicholas Thorburn (Unicorns, Islands) and Joe Plummer (The Shins, Cold War Kids, Modest Mouse). Download “Beat Down” off Boxing The Moonlight any time between August 21st, and August 27th and learn more about Mister Heavenly at their Official Website, “Like” them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.
Singer-songwriter Zella Day is back with a new single “Man On The Moon.” A dreamy slice of psychedelic pop, “Man On The Moon” is Zella Day at her songwriting best melding melodic vocals with textured instrumentals finding a chilled-out, folksy sweet spot undeniably reminiscent of her Arizona roots. She is currently in the studio working on a sophomore album, due out 2017. Download “Man On The Moon” and learn more about Zella Day at her Official Website, “Like” her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter.
Hard Love, Tim Showalter’s latest release as Strand of Oaks, is a record that explores the balancing act between overindulgence and accountability. Recounting Showalter’s decadent tour experiences, his struggling marriage, and the near death of his younger brother, the album emanates an unabashed, raw, and manic energy that embodies both the songs and the songwriter behind them. “For me,” Showalter says “there are always two forces at work: the side that’s constantly on the hunt for the perfect song, and the side that’s naked in the desert screaming at the moon. It’s about finding a place where neither side is compromised, only elevated.” Download “Radio Kids” off Hard Love and learn more about Strand Of Oaks at their Official Website, “Like” them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.
Join WTTS bloggers Rob Humphrey and Jim Ritter this weekend at the Forecastle Music Festival in Louisville, Kentucky. They’ll share stories, pics, and more right here in the Forecastle Festival blog, courtesy of Brothers Floor Covering.
SATURDAY – 3:31PM
Here we are. Ready for Day Two at Forecastle 2016.
Day One was eventful and hectic. It all started with the festival being evacuated, due to weather, a little over an hour after it started. Forecastle was evacuated last year on the first day as well. That happened late in the evening during Sam Smith’s headlining set. Both evacuations went smoothly and without incident, this years was a little more confusing because no one was sure when we would be let back in and how the lineup was going to be affected. Turns out they reopened the gates after an hour and a half or so. All of the performers played with a slightly modified schedule.
On the topic of the performances, if the festival is being scored like a competition, Bully won the first day. The relatively new band from Nashville took the Port Stage right around sundown and delivered a blistering set. Other highlights included the headlining set from The Avett Brothers and Dr. Dog’s late night show.
Can’t wait to see what today has in store.
Saturday – 6:26
It’s been an amazing day and a half of music. After being evacuated last night (due to weather) it has been show after show of jaw dropping. Hands down the best show so far was Bully. They played last night at 8:45 and as the sun went down the band kicked it into another gear. The veracity of Alicia Bognanno howl is perfectly complimented by the aggressive playing of the band.
I just got done watching The Arcs and the Dan Auerbach led group knows how to entertain a crowd. Dan had the aura of a Rock star from the moment he took the stage and he even tried to moon walk. It’s been so much fun to see all of these amazing musicians and I’m looking forward to catching Nothing, Local Natives and Alabama Shakes tonight!
Jim
SUNDAY – 1:13PM
The heat arrived in Louisville for Day Two of Forecastle. It wasn’t the punishing heat that was here last year but it was hot enough. Staying cool and hydrated was the order of the day.
Highlights from Day Two included a solid set from Shakey Graves during which he brought Kelsey Wilson of Wild Child on stage to sing “Dearly Departed” with him. The set from Philadelphia band Nothing was without a doubt the loudest that I have ever heard at a festival and Local Natives were great on the Mast Stage.
The best performance of the festival, so far, came in the middle of the day from The Arcs. When Laura Duncan spoke with Dan Auerbach about the band, he was hesitant to call it a new band because they have all been playing together for quite awhile, which showed when they were on-stage. Festivals are full of distractions for the audience. You have four stages of music going at once, food trucks, tons of vendors and booths (this year you can literally do everything from buy a turntable to take a virtual reality adventure), the heat beating down and the beautiful setting of Waterfront Park. If a band can take the stage and make me forget all of that and focus solely on them, they are killing it. I didn’t move an inch while The Arcs were on-stage.
The headliner last night was Alabama Shakes. If you were at WTTS Rock On The River last year, you know how great they are live. Last night was no exception and they would have been a strong contender for the best show of the day but their set was marred by a bit of a sound issue. The band was tight but their set was quiet. The Mast Stage sits at the front of a massive open park area, the interstate runs right behind the back of the park. Even halfway back, I could hear the traffic on the interstate as the band was playing. I’m not sure why they didn’t crank it up a bit louder.
One final thing about yesterday and then it’s off to enjoy the shows. This is the third straight year I have attended this festival and every year I’m surprised by at least one band. I found that band yesterday. I had heard about Nashville’s All Them Witches a couple of times but wasn’t super familiar with the band. I had an open spot on my schedule for the day and saw that they were getting ready to play on the Port Stage. I walked over there and saw the largest crowd that I have seen at that stage. The band came out and I realized why everyone was there. They put on an energetic live set and I can’t wait to dive into their music further. Short notice but I did see on their schedule that they will be playing the Hi-Fi on Tuesday. If you want to see a great show, get on it.
Time to go see what there is to see today.
Rob
Sunday – 4:15
This has been the best three days of my life. The music and atmosphere of Louisville has been so positive. Every time I come to reflect on the performances it gets better and better. Last night, Big Gigantic won my heart. Every time the singer/saxophones told the crowd to throw your hands up, the crowd put their hands up. Every time he told us to jump, the crowd went wild. For being a duo they defiantly knew how to involve the crowd and get a big sound.
Alabama Shakes was a close second. They brought members of the Louisville’s Orchestra up on stage to perform songs from their second album Sound And Color. I could not believe how in sync they were. If you saw them last year at our first Rock On The River you know the spectacular sound they produce. It was the perfect way to end the night.
As for today, The Suffers got it all started for me. I had never heard of them but they brought funk and soul to the festival. Also performing at the same time was Anderson East. I jumped over to catch the second half of his set and I have to say, he sounds exactly like he does on his album. If you haven’t seen him live, check out his performance last year in Sun King Studio 92. The rest of the day has another great lineup of music. White Denim is next followed by Unknown Mortal Orchestra, followed by Death Cab For Cutie and Ryan Adams. My only compliant about the festival is that the musicians can’t play longer.
Experience Bonnaroo 2015 with Laura Duncan from Manchester, Tennessee. TheWTTS Blogaroo will include a live stream of the festival, backstage interviews, performances and festival photos. For more exclusive content, “Like” WTTS on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
Stands of Oak – Goshen ’97 (Backstage)
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Strand of Oak – Plymouth (Backstage)
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Strand of Oak – JM (Backstage)
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Strand of Oak – Interview (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/StrandsofOaks/StrandofOaks-Interview.mp3[/podcast]
Elle King – Interview (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/ElleKing/ElleKing-Interview.mp3[/podcast]
“Normal” is relative.
The Districts – Bold (Backstage)
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The Districts – Chlorine (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/TheDistricts/TheDistricts-Chlorine.mp3[/podcast]
The Districts – Peaches (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/TheDistricts/TheDistricts-Peaches.mp3[/podcast]
The Districts – Interview (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/TheDistricts/TheDistricts-Interview.mp3[/podcast]
Rhiannon Giddens – Black Is The Color (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/RhiannonGiddens/RhiannonGiddens-BlackIsTheColor.mp3[/podcast]
Rhiannon Giddens – Don’t Let It Trouble Your Mind (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/RhiannonGiddens/RhiannonGiddens-DontLetItTroubleYourMind.mp3[/podcast]
Shakey Graves – Where A Boy Once Stood (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/ShakeyGraves/ShakeyGraves-WhereABoyOnceStood.mp3[/podcast]
Shakey Graves – If Not For You (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/ShakeyGraves/ShakeyGraves-IfNotForYou.mp3[/podcast]
The War On Drugs – Interview (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/TheWarOnDrugs/TheWarOnDrugs-Interview.mp3[/podcast]
Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear – Modern Day Mystery (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/MadisenWardandtheMamaBear/MadisenWardandtheMamaBear-ModernDayMystery.mp3[/podcast]
Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear – Sorrows and Woes (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/MadisenWardandtheMamaBear/MadisenWardandtheMamaBear-SorrowsandWoes.mp3[/podcast]
Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear – Whole Lotta Problems (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/MadisenWardandtheMamaBear/MadisenWardandtheMamaBear-WholeLottaProblems.mp3[/podcast]
Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear – Interview (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/MadisenWardandtheMamaBear/MadisenWardandtheMamaBear-Interview.mp3[/podcast]
Spoon – Do You (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/Spoon/Spoon-DoYou.mp3[/podcast]
Spoon – Inside Out (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/Spoon/Spoon-InsideOut.mp3[/podcast]
Spoon – The Beast and Dragon (Backstage)
[podcast]https://www.wttsfm.com/audio/Bonnaroo2015/Spoon/Spoon-TheBeastandDragon.mp3[/podcast]
Using a pizza box for a drum, Walk The Moon put on another amazing performance inside Sun King Studio 92 Powered By Klipsch Audio. Below are the photos from the meet and greet courtesy of Rhythm In Focus Photography.
The Blogaroo is back! Brad, Laura, and Keefer are spending the weekend in Manchester, Tennessee at the Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival. Check out their commentary and some of the backstage interviews and performances below!
Laura’s Recap
It’s Day One All Over Again
Another Bonnaroo is underway! On the drive down, I was thinking about how many times I have ventured to the farm in Tennessee for my fix of music and culture. This year is my 9th journey to summer camp.
Day 1 is always filled with hugs from those that have been a voice on the phone over the last year, a quick tour of the grounds (which adjust every year) and a structuring of sleeping quarters. News that Mumford & Sons canceled their Saturday night headlining gig spread around the camp. Soon after, Jack Johnson mysteriously showed up in our camp to talk to our own, Keefer. The rumors became reality as it was announced that Jack would take Saturday night’s headlining slot.
It always seems, to those looking in from the outside, that this is a fun ride filled with perks, meetings with rock stars and front row/side stage access. They think we come down here, stay on air-conditioned buses, enjoy the stocked bar and refrigerators and hop on golf cart shuttles that take us to see live music. Well, that is correct. We enjoy all of those things and I make no apologies. It is the best experience any music lover could dream of. But remember, the reason we are treated with such importance is because we are connecting YOU to the experience. The musicians, managers, record labels and Bonnaroo staff understand this and are very helpful in guiding us towards the ultimate experience. I guess I should thank you. So, thank you.
Thursday included the sights and sounds of Django Django, JD McPherson, Wake Owl, Twenty One Pilots and the sounds of the talented unknown as we walked through Centeroo, past the stages of Bonnaroo. Tonight, we will enjoy Sir Paul McCartney as he makes his first appearance on the farm. I’ll cover this one from the pit and send it all back to you.
9 years as a Bonnaroovian and I wouldn’t trade a second of this experience. My life is “about the music.” It connects the world together, as one.
The group Walk The Moon stopped by the station to play an awesome set inside Sun King Studio 92. Below are some photos of the show as well as photos from the meet and greet that followed. All photos provided by Rhythm In Focus Photography.
