Programming Highlights
Derrek Phillips Live Performance
After graduating from William Patterson University in the late 90s, internationally acclaimed drummer Derrek Phillips first rose to international prominence from 2000-2006 by touring in the U.S., Europe and Japan with saxophonist Greg Osby, trumpeter Dave Douglas and predominantly with 8 string guitar guru Charlie Hunter, recording three albums (Right Now Move, Friends Seen and Unseen, Coperopolis) and the live DVD, "Right Now Live." Tune in for the live performance on Jazz New England, Thursday, March 18 at 2 p.m.
Celebrating St.Patrick's Day Folk Style
Irish music in honor of St. Patrick's week-- the Dubliners, the Irish Rovers, Tommy Makem, Tommy Dands, the Grehan Sisters, and more! Tune in to The Folk Revival on Thurday, March 18 at 7 p.m.
The Lyrics of Johnny Mercer
This Sunday on Inquiry we hear from Robert Kimball about one of the most prolific American songwriters, Johnny Mercer. Then in the second half hour it's the latest phenomena of the 20th century, babysitting! It all starts on Sunday, March 21 at 9 p.m.
Live WICN Concerts
Celtic Crossroads
Submitted by karen@wicn.org on Mon, 01/11/2010 - 2:50pm.
WICN and Mechanics Hall present Celtic Crossroads. Performing at Mechanics Hall on Wednesday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. Members only pre-sale January 11-17. Click here for details or call 508-752-0888.
WICN and Mechanics Hall Brown Bag Concert Series
Submitted by karen@wicn.org on Sat, 10/18/2008 - 1:20pm.
WICN and Mechanics Hall present the Brown Bag Concert series! This Spring kicks off with another great line up! Join us on Wednesday March 10th as we start off this series with the flavors of Brazil and El Eco! Details.
Upcoming Programs
Saxophonist Scott Hamilton
This week on Jazz Inspired we hear from tenor sax great Scott Hamilton, who talks about his early years with Benny Goodman and how living in Europe has influenced his playing. Tuesday, March 16 at 6 p.m.
Singer/pianist Loston Harris
Singer/pianist Loston Harris with guest host Michael Feinstein. Loston Harris switched from percussion to the piano after Ellis Marsalis overheard him tinkering at the keys. Today he is a mainstay of the Bemelmans Bar in New York. Tune in Wednesday March 17th, at 6 PM.
Men of Blues Pt. 1
Male singers who shaped the blues. From from the down home blues of Jimmy Rushing; to the uptown sounds of Joe Williams, to earthy blues shouters like Big Joe Turner, men who sang the blues made significant contributions to the music in the mid-20th Century. Tune in to part 1 of this two part series on Thursday, March 18 at 6 p.m.
