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

November 15, 2012

12:03 PM
You Can’t Hide
Artist : Maktub
Album : Khronos
Label : Velour/Red Ink
12:07 PM
Sky High
Artist : Ben Folds Five
Album : The Sound Of The Life Of The Mind
Label : Sony
12:12 PM
Who You Gonna Dance With
Artist : Eleni Mandell
Album : I Can See the Future
Label : Yep Roc Records
12:15 PM
Dance, Dance, Dance
Artist : The Beach Boys
Album : Greatest Hits-Vol 1
Label : Capitol
12:17 PM
Twist & Shout
Artist : Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Album : Summertime Bruce
Label : Columbia Records
12:24 PM
Big Daddy
Artist : Patty Griffin
Album : Flaming Red
Label : A & M
12:28 PM
Land Of Nod
Artist : Trey Anastasio
Album : Traveler
Label : Rubber Jungle ATO
12:31 PM
Sound + Vision
Artist : David Bowie
Album : Low
Label : EMI
12:35 PM
George Street Beat
Artist : The Tillers
Album : By The Signs
Label : Independent
12:41 PM
Prairie Dog Town
Artist : psychodots
Album : Awkwardsville
Label : Strugglebaby
12:44 PM
Ta Bueno Compadre (It’s OK Friend)
Artist : Texas Tornados
Album : 4 Aces
Label : Reprise
12:47 PM
Soon After Midnight
Artist : Bob Dylan
Album : Tempest
Label : Columbia Records
12:50 PM
Mississippi
Artist : Sheryl Crow
Album : The Globe Sessions
Label : A&M Records
12:56 PM
Louisiana Gold
Artist : Anders Osborne
Album : Black Eye Galaxy
Label : Alligator
12:14 PM
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Album : **
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1:02 PM
Mystery Train
Artist : The Band
Album : The Last Waltz
TrackNumber : 11
Label : Warner Bros
1:08 PM
It All Comes Back Someday
Artist : John Hiatt
Album : Mystic Pinball
Label : New West Records
1:10 PM
Drinkin’ Wine Spo-Dee-o-Dee
Artist : Rockin’ Jason D. Williams
Album : Killer Instincts
Label : Rockabilly
1:15 PM
Gimme That Wine
Artist : Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Album : Rattle Them Bones
Label : SLG
12:19 PM
Ooh Poo Pah Do
Artist : Taj Mahal
Album : Best of the Private Years
Label : Private
1:23 PM
Sidecar
Artist : Kathleen Edwards
Album : Voyageur
Label : Rounder Zoe
1:26 PM
Alabama Pines
Artist : Jason Isbell + the 400 Unit
Album : Here We Rest
Label : Lighting Rod
1:31 PM
Sing the Delta
Artist : Iris DeMent
Album : Sing the Delta
Label : Flariella Records
1:53 PM
The Night I Learned How Not to Play
Artist : Iris DeMent
Album : Sing the Delta
Composer : Sing the Delta
Label : Flariella Records
1:56 PM
Everyday’s A New Day
Artist : Maria Muldaur
Album : Love Wants to Dance
Label :
2:00 PM
SOFIA
Artist : WEST INDIAN GIRL
Album :
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2:04 PM
EMPTY HANDS
Artist : JOHN MELLENCAMP
Album :
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2:08 PM
SHAKIN
Artist : JACK WHITE
Album :
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2:12 PM
TWO
Artist : RYAN ADAMS
Album :
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2:15 PM
HOW I ROLL
Artist : CHARLIE MARS
Album :
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2:25 PM
SONG FOR A DECKHANDS DAUGHTER
Artist : JAMES McMURTRY
Album :
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2:29 PM
FALL ON ME
Artist : R.E.M.
Album :
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2:32 PM
VAMPIRE GIRL
Artist : BUDDY MILLER/JIM LAUDERDALE
Album :
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2:35 PM
THE DAY YOU DIE
Artist : LINDI ORTEGA
Album :
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2:38 PM
DOWNTOWN ROCKERS
Artist : TOM TOM CLUB
Album :
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2:42 PM
AND SHE WAS
Artist : TALKING HEADS
Album :
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2:46 PM
BEAUJOLAIS
Artist : BODEANS
Album :
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2:51 PM
GAWD ABOVE
Artist : JOHN FULLBRIGHT
Album :
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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!

Videos
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.