‘WTTS In Conversation’ is a bi-weekly podcast delivering decades of WTTS interviews with emerging and legendary artists. For Episode #83, Gin Blossoms founding member and rhythm guitarist Jesse Valenzuela talks with Matt Pelsor about how he really feels about the term “Jangle Pop,” and briefly shares some technical aspects of its performance. He’s also come to terms with ‘playing the hits,’ and will do so at Miller Lite Carb Day 2024 (5/24/24) as they open up for George Thorogood and the Destroyers at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
We’re celebrating Record Store Day on Saturday, April 20th! Listen to 92.3 WTTS starting at 8am as we pull out our turntables and celebrate by playing a day of album sides. You’ll hear album sides from Queen, Billy Joel, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, & More.
Head to the 92-3 VIP Room for your chance to win a Billy Joel vinyl box set! WTTS’ Record Store Day has been spun to you by Indy CD & Vinyl: Where you can find all the hard-to-find, limited releases while experiencing the joy of the record store community and Columbia Records!
For a complete list of 2024 Record Store Day Releases visit HERE!
‘WTTS In Conversation’ is a bi-weekly podcast delivering decades of WTTS interviews with emerging and legendary artists. For Episode #82, Crystal McKenzie spoke with recent Grammy winner Allison Russell just before her Farm Aid performance last year. They talked Farm Aid, working with and befriending Brandi Carlile, as well as performing with Norah Jones and Willie Nelson. They also cover some hard topics about her upbringing that led to her activism.
This show is utilizing Ticketmaster Verified Fan Tickets. To register for your chance to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public, visit HERE. Registration for your chance to purchase tickets early closes February 10th at 5pm.
Following the Ticketmaster Verified Fan Presale running February 11-14th, remaining tickets will go on sale Friday, February 16th at 10am
The WTTS Rock on the River Concert Series is sponsored by Arni’s Restaurant and a portion of ticket proceeds benefit Indiana Wish.
We’ve been sitting on some of these sessions for a while, but Sierra Ferrell came just this past Monday before her Rock to Read show at Old National Centre…
Join Building a Refuge to expand awareness around mental health by attending one of their upcoming events:
January 20, 2024 – Monthly Meeting @ Harley Davidson of Indianapolis
February 24, 2024 – Monthly Meeting @ Harley Davidson of Indianapolis
March 24, 2024 – Monthly Meeting @ Harley Davidson of Indianapolis
April 20, 2024 – Monthly Meeting @ Harley Davidson of Indianapolis (Collaboration with Harley Davidson’s National Opening Day)
May 18, 2024 – Building a Refuge ROCK N RIDE FOR HOPE @ Harley Davidson of Indianapolis (Support National Mental Health Awareness Month)
June – TBD
July – TBD
August -TBD
September – Annual Chicken Q @ VFW Post 10003 Carmel Indiana (Support National Suicide Awarness Day)
October – TBD
November – TBD
December – 2nd Building a Refuge Christmas Bash / Gala @ 416 Wabash Event Center
It is important for all of us to share the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline message throughout all 92 counties in Indiana.
What is 988?
988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number. It offers a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress, whether that is thoughts of suicide, anxiety, depression, a substance use crisis or any other kind of emotional distress.
WTTS Supports National Suicide Month with the WTTS Mental Health Minute
Mental Health Minute - Crisis Teens
Mental Health Minute - Crisis Adults
Mental Health Minute - Who Helps
Mental Health Minute - 988 Basics
If you or someone you know is currently experiencing thoughts of suicide, or a mental health or substance use crisis, please call 988 to reach Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and speak with a trained crisis specialist 24/7.
For more information and resources please visit 988Indiana.org
Head to the Studio 92 Vault to take a trip down memory lane with some of your favorite Studio 92 performances!
The Studio 92 Vault is an ongoing project and is regularly updated by our team with brand new content. Be sure to check back in periodically for new bits of WTTS History. If you would like to request information from a specific Studio 92 session, please contact Cory Thornton at Cthornton@wttsfm.com
Dave Lindquist has written about music in Indianapolis for more than two decades. Now, Dave has his own show on WTTS. Join us Monday nights at 7 for The BEAT with Dave Lindquist. Hear your next music discovery from the local and independent scene and fresh music from familiar artists.
Monday night, Dave presents new music from Cairo Jag, Twins Sport and Indiana artist Huckleberry Funk.
Songs played on the July 25 episode:
Cairo Jag, “Lost in Commotion” Death Valley Girls, “When I’m Free” Sugar Candy Mountain, “Electric Wind” Post Animal, “No More Sports” Silversun Pickups, “Scared Together” Special Interest, “Follow Me” Durry, “Big Boy” … And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, “Penny Candle” The Berries, “Prime” Katy Guillen & the Drive, “Discoloration” Huckleberry Funk, “Love Language” Jamie T, “The Old Style Raiders” Mad Honey, “Odds”
