Afternoon Music

Weekdays noon to 3pm

WNKU's Music Director presents a definitive mix of the various styles of music heard every day on WNKU.

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Playlist

January 17, 2013

12:04 PM
THE FRONT PORCH SONG
Artist : ROBERT EARL KEEN
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12:10 PM
I’M IN I’M OUT I’M GONE
Artist : Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite
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12:14 PM
DO TO ME
Artist : TROMBONE SHORTY
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12:19 PM
DIRTY WORLD
Artist : TRAVELING WILBURYS
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12:22 PM
WAITING FOR THE SUN
Artist : THE JAYHAWKS
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12:26 PM
WILD COUNTRY
Artist : WAKE OWL
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12:35 PM
NEVER ENOUGH
Artist : TRIXIE WHITLEY
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12:40 PM
TO JOY
Artist : CHRIS WHITLEY
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12:44 PM
SING LOUD
Artist : ALPHA REV
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12:48 PM
INTERSTATE
Artist : WILL KIMBROUGH
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12:58 PM
A SORTA FAIRYTALE
Artist : TORI AMOS
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1:04 PM
BETTER ROAD
Artist : LARRY CRANE
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1:09 PM
NO ONE CAN SAVE YOU
Artist : ELLE KING
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1:12 PM
NOWHERE MASSACHUSETTS
Artist : BLACK PRAIRIE
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1:15 PM
SQUONK
Artist : GENESIS
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1:21 PM
FROST
Artist : TREY ANASTATIO
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1:25 PM
JOY TO YOU BABY
Artist : JOSH RITTER
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1:29 PM
BEDS ARE BURNING
Artist : MIDNIGHT OIL
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1:33 PM
LONG EMOTIONAL RIDE
Artist : GRAHAM PARKER
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1:39 PM
HOLLER FOR CRAIG LAWLER
Artist : JASON RICCI AND NEW BLOOD
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1:44 PM
EARLY ROMAN KINGS
Artist : BOB DYLAN
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1:49 PM
I’M SO HAPPY
Artist : STING
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1:53 PM
NEW ALPHABET
Artist : EELS
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1:57 PM
THIS TORNADO LOVES YOU
Artist : NEKO CASE
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2:00 PM
DON’T MIND ME
Artist : RED HORSE
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2:03 PM
WE’RE ALRIGHT NOW
Artist : JOHN HIATT
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2:07 PM
HEARTBEAT
Artist : KOPECKY FAMILY BAND
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2:11 PM
SLITSKIRTS
Artist : PETE TOWNSHEND
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2:16 PM
BAD SEED
Artist : BONNIE BISHOP
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2:20 PM
HOW TO LIVE
Artist : BAND OF HORSES
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2:22 PM
STREET JOY
Artist : WHITE DENIM
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2:26 PM
ACHILLES DESIRE
Artist : WHITEHORSE
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2:30 PM
AINT MESSIN AROUND
Artist : GARY CLARK JR
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2:34 PM
THE MIDNIGHT
Artist : THE THRILLS
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2:37 PM
BRIDGETENDER
Artist : James McMurtry
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2:42 PM
RULE THE WORLD
Artist : MAX GOMEZ
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2:55 PM
HARBOR
Artist : VIENA TENG
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A Good Cause
10:46 am
Wed April 17, 2013

John Patrick is Behind Bars...again.

John Patrick behind bars

Well, it's happened again.  WNKU's Music Director and Afternoon Music host, John Patrick, met Johnny Law.   He fought the law and well, you know how the rest of it goes.  At least it's for a good cause this time. 

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In the Studio
11:19 am
Fri June 8, 2012

Irish Lovin' from The Elders

Many laughs were shared when The Elders paid WNKU's John Patrick, a visit last week. The group shared several stories about their annual returns to front-man Ian Byrne's home in Wicklow, Ireland to perform. Byrne and his American counterparts make up the group, The Elders, who greatly enjoy the challenge of describing their unique sound. The Elders have achieved a very unique sound, and an equally difficult task  is describing exactly what it is that they play.

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In the Studio
3:21 pm
Wed June 6, 2012

Sara Watkins Visits WNKU

Sara Watkins  stopped by the WNKU studio with her brother Sean to play a few songs from her new album,  Sun Midnight Sun. She is on tour currently in support of her second solo release after 20 years with Nickel Creek. Sara even did some work on John Mayer's new album, Born and Raised, released this May.

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1:42 pm
Tue April 10, 2012

Brett Dennen at WNKU "back in the day"

Just dug this one out of the vault.  Brett Dennen stopped by to visit back in 2007 and Bob the Engineer shot this video.  This was back before we got all fancy with jib cameras and what not.  Enjoy!

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2:36 pm
Mon February 27, 2012

Carolina Chocolate Drops opening for Dave Matthews Band

Last week, Riverbend announced that Dave Matthews Band would be returning this summer for a show on May 29th.  Dave has long been known to showcase acts by having them open shows for his band.  More often than not, the bands he showcases are only known to folks like you, the WNKU fan.  This tour is no exception as Dave welcomes along a WNKU favorite, The Carolina Chocolate DropsTickets go on sale March 9th.

Check out this video from the last time they paid us a visit.  It was long ago when our logo was different and we didn't have as many frequencies. 

In the Studio
4:48 pm
Fri October 7, 2011

Todd Snider in the Studio

Todd Snider visits with John Patrick the same day as John Hiatt.  Todd performed at the Southgate House later that night.

In the Studio
4:43 pm
Fri October 7, 2011

John Hiatt in the Studio

John Hiatt stops by the WNKU studios to chat with John Patrick prior to his concert at the Taft Theater with Big Head Todd & The Monsters.

In the Studio
12:00 am
Thu September 29, 2011

Mason Jennings In The Studio

Mason Jennings visits John Patrick at WNKU on September 29, 2011.

In the Studio
12:00 am
Fri September 23, 2011

Tommy Emmanuel and Anthony Castro In The Studio

Tommy Emmanuel and Anthony Castro drop by WNKU studio and visit with John Patrick before their show at the Aronoff Center on September 23, 2011.