Tuesday, November 29 marks the 10th anniversary of George Harrison’s death.
WYEP will air a new Discumentary of Brainwashed, George Harrison’s final studio release, at 3pm on 11/29. At 7pm, tune in for the WYEP special While My Guitar Gently Weeps – A Tribute to George Harrison, featuring collaborative efforts, rarieties, and live cuts.
We’ll also mix in solo material and some of George’s contributions to the Beatles throughout the day on 91.3fm and streaming online at wyep.org.
The Seattle band Motopony will stop by WYEP on Friday, September 16 for a 1:15pm live performance and interview with Midday Host Mike Sauter.
And, on Tuesday, September 20, make sure you’re listening to 91.3fm at 1pm as Morning Host Cindy Howes interviews singer-songwriter Mason Jennings (a former Pittsburgher!).
Both performances will also be streaming live on our website at wyep.org.
Tomorrow (Friday, August 26) tune in to 91.3fm or wyep.org at 3pm for a live performance and interview with the David Wax Museum. They’ll be performing a 7pm show as part of our Final Friday series at Schenley Plaza.
This Thursday, August 4, on the Afternoon Mix, Rosemary Welsch will have an interview with Bettye LaVette and a preview of Bettye’s performance at this year’s Flood City Music Festival in Johnstown.
For a full listing of this year’s festival, which also includes performances by JJ Grey and Mofro and Gregg Allman, visit their website.
Tune in Monday, July 4 for our day long special, Live Independence on 91.3fm. The day will feature live music from releases from Brandi Carlile, Paul McCartney, The Avett Brothers, and many more. Catch Live Independence from 7am to 6pm on 91.3fm or wyep.org.
Mondays are New Music Mondays on 91.3fm WYEP featuring extra doses of new music each Monday.
Listen this Monday, June 27, for new music from Motopony, Bon Iver, Joss Stone, Portugal The Man, Jack White (from the Danger Mouse/Danielle Lupi ROME project), and Robbie Robertson.
Scott & Seth Avett will peform live on WYEP this Friday, May 27 at Noon. Tune in to 91.3fm to hear music and conversation with The Avett Brothers. They’re performing at Stage AE later that evening with Nicole Atkins opening.
He’s celebrating his 70th today. Tune it to 91.3fm throughout the day for Dylan tracks suggested by listeners.
Then, at 1pm we’ll air “WYEP’s American Originals: Bob Dylan”. “American Originals” focuses on one legendary American artist. You’ll hear the impact these artists have had on American music with cuts from their own catalogues, covers of their songs by other artists, collaborations and modern influences.
Probably one of the most covered artists in American history, we’ll explore Bob Dylan’s folk songwriting days, his “going electric”, and hear how other artists have interpreted his songs in various ways.
Our Daily Feedback results will be unveiled at 4:20pm with the top three songs that reference Bob Dylan, and at 6pm we’ll broadcast “Sound Opinions Presents: Like A Rolling Stone – The Music of Bob Dylan”.
Sound Opinions Hosts Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis share stories with Dylan scholar Clinton Heylin and legendary Dylan collaborator Al Kooper. Kooper tells amazing first-hand accounts about recording sessions and concerts during the era when Dylan went electric.
91.3fm will be broadcasting live from Art All Night this Saturday, April 30, from 5pm – midnight. Listen live at wyep.org or stop by the WYEP table at the event.
Unfortunately, Jackie Greene has been forced to cancel his on-air performance that was scheduled to take place tomorrow, April 26. His evening concert at the Altar Bar is NOT affected. UPDATE – His show at Altar HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED.
