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

October 04, 2012

12:04 PM
KILLING TIME IS MURDER
Artist : WHITEHORSE
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12:08 PM
BARTENDER
Artist : DAVE MATTHEW BAND
Album : BUSTED STUFF
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12:12 PM
COMING FOR YOU
Artist : VON GREY
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12:15 PM
I’M LUCKY
Artist : ELENI MANDELL
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12:19 PM
HILLBILLY HIGHWAY
Artist : STEVE EARLE
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12:23 PM
BAYOU TOWN
Artist : LEFTOVER SALMON
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12:27 PM
DRIVIN DOWN ALVARADO
Artist : ANNE McCUE
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12:31 PM
BOW DOWN
Artist : XAVIER RUDD
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12:40 PM
ROSALEE
Artist : CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHER HOOD
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12:44 PM
PICK ME UP
Artist : BLUESTRING
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12:50 PM
LET THE METER RUN
Artist : CHARLIE MARS
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12:56 PM
I WANT SING THAT ROCK AND ROLL
Artist : GILLIAN WELCH
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12:59 PM
LOOK AT MISS OHIO
Artist : BAND OF HEATHENS
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1:04 PM
PASS YOU BY
Artist : WSNB
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1:07 PM
MISSISSIPPI SATURDAY NIGHT
Artist : OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW
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1:10 PM
FULL CATASTROPHE OF LIFE
Artist : JOHN MELLENCAMP
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1:14 PM
DEVILS LOOK LIKE ANGELS
Artist : Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
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1:17 PM
COUNTRY ROADS
Artist : MIKE DOUGHTY
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1:22 PM
I’LL CHANGE FOR YOU
Artist : ROSANNE CASH/STEVE EARLE
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1:26 PM
THE NIGHT HANK WILLIAMS CAME TO TOWN
Artist : JOHNNY CASH
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1:30 PM
GULF OF MEXICO
Artist : LEFTOVER SALMON
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1:34 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY WOMAN BLUES
Artist : THE DEEP VIBRATION
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1:38 PM
YOU AND ME
Artist : SARA WATKINS
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1:42 PM
AFTER GOLD
Artist : BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS
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1:46 PM
CAROLINA BLUES
Artist : BLUES TRAVELER
Album : STRAIGHT ON TILL MORNING
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1:51 PM
TOSKA
Artist : MINUS THE BEAR
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1:57 PM
JUBILEE
Artist : BONEPONY
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2:01 PM
SHOOT OUT THE LIGHTS
Artist : RICHARD THOMPSON
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2:05 PM
SPEAK IN ROUNDS
Artist : GRIZZLY BEAR
Album : SHIELDS
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2:08 PM
100
Artist : BRANDI CARLILE
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2:12 PM
WHEN THE WHIP COMES DOWN
Artist : ROLLING STONES
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2:16 PM
OH WELL
Artist : BILLY GIBBONS
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2:22 PM
JAY LENO
Artist : BODEANS
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2:25 PM
ANDELMANS YARD
Artist : MIKE GORDON
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2:32 PM
PIGTAIL
Artist : TREY ANASTASIO
Album : TRAVELER
Label : ATO
2:42 PM
WORLD UPSIDE DOWN
Artist : JIMMY CLIFF
Album : REBIRTH
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2:46 PM
CANDYLAND
Artist : JAMES McMURTRY
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2:51 PM
NORTHSIDE GAL
Artist : JD McMPHERSON
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2:54 PM
DYLANS HARD RAIN
Artist : RYAN BINGHAM
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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.

Videos
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.