Thurs 3-1-19 Jive

Good evening, it's Thursday, February 28^th. This is the Jive at Five, our daily community calendar and rundown of nighttime programming here on 88.1 FM WESU Middletown. By day, WESU offers talk radio from NPR and Pacifica, as well as independent and local public affairs sources. Weeknights and weekends our student and community volunteers bring you the best in free-form programming.

Now here's some of what's happening in our area this week:

Here in Middletown at The Buttonwood Tree, the Middlesex Drum Circle meets Thursday night. The Story City Troupe takes the stage Friday night with the theme of “Good Fit/Bad Fit.” The Aligned With Source Workshop is on as usual Saturday morning, and you can rock it out with the Sunny Train Family Concert Saturday afternoon. In the evening, it’s Moon Train, an almost-acoustic band playing folk, jazz, bluegrass and more. You’re invited to worship Sunday morning at 10 am with Rev. Ronnie Bantum and Pastor Sandra Steele. You’re invited to view the #Balance for Better Women’s Art Show starting Friday, that runs throughout March. www.buttonwood.org

In New Haven, at Café Nine tonight, you can catch Grawlix, The Right Offs, and Mickey Blurr. Friday’s Happy Hour features the Kat, Matt, & Tor Trio, and the late show’s got Dwight & Nicole, appearing with Tiny Ocean. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Mike Coppola and Friends, and the late show’s got Um, Dr. Martino, and Fetzig. . The Sunday Buzz Matinée brings The Manchurians, and Bluescall, and they finish out the weekend with Japhoria. http://www.cafenine.com/  

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s tonight, it’s Liviu’s Invitational  with special guests. On Friday night, singer/songwriter Kim Trusty sings blues, jazz, soul, roots, and more, and Grayson Hugh & The Moon Hawks comes back for a return visit Saturday night. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/ 

The Russell Library in Middletown hosts a Teen Volunteer Orientation session tonight. Friday night’s offsite Book Group takes place at the RaMa LuNa Center for Yoga, discussing Jane McGonigal’s “Super Better.”  There’s Mindfulness Meditation Saturday morning, and bring your kids to meet Dinobrarian Rex! Check the Event Calendar website for more events and happenings for all patrons, now color-coded by age group for easy browsing. www.russelllibrary.org

Middletown Arts & Culture Office wants you to know that Darling Fitch performs the poetry pop opera “Revelations” at the Mac 650 Gallery and Artist Co-op tonight. The Art Guild of Middletown holds a field trip to the Wadsworth Atheneum This evening for the American Moderns watercolor show.. The GM Chorale vocal chamber ensemble Alchemy performs Come to the Music Sunday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Don’t forget that the Skating Rink is open on weekends. Details on these and other events at  www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

Manic Presents moves on to The Space in Hamden tonight with Weakened Friends, Well Wisher, and Two Headed Girl. On Friday it’s Hailey Know, Brett Cameron, and the Como Brothers. On Saturday, you can catch A Fun and Cool Evening with Sean Bonnette of AJJ, appearing with Glambat. www.manicpresents.com

Toad’s Place brings you another Blacklight Glow Party on Friday, and on Sunday you can catch Jay Critch and the Hood Favorite Tour, appearing with ally, Vendetta, and more. www.toadsplace.com

At the State House in New Haven on Friday, they have Honeycutt with Mandala and Mooncha for a night of indie, alternative, and experimental pop. Saturday, you can catch DAP the Contract with Chef the Chef and June Jissle. The State House rounds out the week with a Blues 'n' Brisket event - special guests play the blues while you can chow down on some incredible brisket. https://statehousepresents.com/ 

The Wesleyan Center for the Arts in Middletown hosts a variety of free events this week. On Friday and Saturday, the Art History Symposium “Canonicity Revisited,” takes place at Boger Hall. May Klug performs a Senior Recital at Memorial Chapel Friday evening. There’s a guided exhibition tour of Audible Bacillus on Saturday at the Zilkha Gallery. Also at the Zilkha, the experimental music group lucky dragons performs Other Transformations on Sunday. You’re invited to the Wesleyan University Orchestra Children’s Concert and Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Sunday at Crowell Concert Hall. You can also purchase tickets to the Connecticut premier of “The Fever” performed by 600 Highwaymen, which runs Thursday Saturday at the CFA Theater. www.wesleyan.edu/cfa

The Arch Street Tavern in Hartford brings Moon Matrix on Friday, and they present Strange Machines on Saturday. Mark Nomad performs at the Acoustic Thursday session tonight at the Spectra Wired Café. Little River Restoratives hosts an Off the Record Indie Night Tonight at 9:30 p.m. First Friday House Music happens at the Tisane Euro-Asia Café this week. Brian Charette plays at the Hartford Public Library on Sunday at 3 pm in their ongoing Baby Grand Jazz series. Full details at www.hartford.com/events/

Artists for World Peace hosts composer/pianist Neely Bruce in their One Concert – One Child series This evening at The Hubbard House in Middletosn. Proceeds benefit Artists as well as the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. www.artistsforworldpeace.org

Infinity Hall in Hartford brings you blues and Southern rock on Saturday with JJ Grey & Mofro, appearing with Jocelyn and Chris Arndt. At Infinity Norfolk, it’s Open Mic in the Bistro on tonight, followed by reggae and world music with The Wailers. Broken Arrow, a Tribute to Neil Young, is in the house on Friday, and on Saturday it’s funk and R & B with Grammy-winner Jon Cleary.  Their Sunday Sessions live music in the Bistro features Steve Dedman this week, followed by the late show, An Evening with singer/songwriter Madeleine Peyroux. www.infinityhall.com

Cherry Street Station in Wallingford hosts So Sorry, Communal Misery, TheJudasObscure on Friday night. On Saturday you can catch Flapjack Attack, Grey C.E.L.L., Prostitution, and more. Details at www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation

Join Author, Musician, Janet Ettele on Saturday, March 2nd at The Levi E Coe Library in Middlefield, CT, where she will discuss the every-day practicality of certain Buddhist principles to cultivate inner peace, a necessary ingredient for world peace. She will also perform original music with record producer Gary Lefkowith. The talk begins at 11:00AM and will present Buddhist philosophies and wisdom applicable to anyone regardless of faith or tradition. For more information visit leviecoe.lioninc.org

The Middletown Recreation Division hosts a Nature Walk Sunday at 10 a.m. at Long Hill Estate. E-mail Beth @HealingNatureCT.com for registration and details.

Now here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:

Hartford’s Real Art Ways continues their annual Oscar-nominee short film series, along with “Hale County This Morning, This Evening,” a documentary about two young black men in Alabama. Also continuing is “Rubén Blades is Not My Name,” about the legendary musician who brought Salsa to a world audience, and “Roma,” a movie of domestic strife and social hierarchy in Mexico City. On Friday they open “To Dust,” a dark comedy about a Hasidic Jew widower, and “Never Look Away,” a German film of love, war, and art spanning three eras. There’s a one-time showing of “Water Makes Us Wet – An Ecosexual Adventure” on Friday, including a post-film Q&A with filmmakers Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens.  Check the website for details and screening times. www.realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues  the 1952 Japanese classic, “The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice”. Tonight, they open Oscar winner “Green Book,” a story about racially mismatched characters in 1962 America. “If Beale Street Could Talk” opens on Sunday. Full details and screening times will be at  http://www.cinestudio.org/

Here's the rundown of tonight’s lineup here on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown:

Right after the Jive, stay tuned for Homegrown with Robbie DeRosa. Homegrown is the award winning (Best Radio Program 2016 Hartford Magazine/CT NOW) Connecticut Connected Music Show-playing Connecticut connected artists of multiple genres. Often treating the listeners to pre-release material and in studio interviews with artists, the show also provides information about live shows in the area.

From 6:30-8pm, catch Imagine with Karen Stein - Peace through music! Listen to the best music from around the world and around the block!

From 8:00-9:30pm, it’s Evening Jazz with Bill Denert. A broad range of swing, be bop and avante garde with a sprinkling of new releases. "Hearing is the best experience"

Following Evening Jazz from 9:30-10pm is (2, 4) In the Middle with Peanut and Lemon

A show for eavesdroppers and erroneously hopeful mind-readers alike! Tune in to conversations

with the voices of those you walk past and live among.

From 10-11pm, it’s The American Empire with Yours Truly, Tootse Mutant: an exploration of the influence of American cultural imperialism on foreign music, such as Korean Hip-Hop, Japanese Jazz, and Peruvian Punk and so much more.

11-midnight, DJ Goosegg brings you (2, 4) The Holland Tunnel: Hidden gems and sleeper hits from New York and New Jersey artists, new and old.

From midnight-1am, catch (2, 4) Butter Fingers with Sam

Dropping funky tunes, one groovy slip at a time.

After Butterfingers until 2am is (2, 4) The Sonic Hour with DJ Jackson

Music from a variety of modern and contemporary film composers and soundtracks from

independent films

From 2-3am, tune in for (2, 4) WTF! (What the Funk) with DJ Jagged Little Thrill and DJ Amoroso

Exploring George Clinton’s concept of “the Funk,” as it appears across genres and generations.

From 3-4am, it’s The Hour of Slack. Reverend Ivan Stang presents his own commentary, along with recorded material from all SubGenius radio and stage shows, bands, ranters, media barrage collage artists, and selections from the indie audio underground created by various SubGenii and others

And finally, rounding out the night from 4-5am is the BBC World Report offering International news coverage and we kick off each weekday at 5am with Morning Editionfrom NPR.

That's all for today's Jive at Five. Join us weekdays at 4:55 for a daily rundown of area happenings a rundown of evening programming on WESU Middletown!

Thanks for listening!

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Weds 2-27-19 Jive

Good evening, it's Wednesday, February 27^th. This is the Jive at Five, our daily community calendar and rundown of nighttime programming here on 88.1 FM WESU Middletown. By day, WESU offers talk radio from NPR and Pacifica, as well as independent and local public affairs sources. Weeknights and weekends our student and community volunteers bring you the best in free-form programming.

Now here's some of what's happening in our area this week:

Here in Middletown, The Buttonwood Tree holds its weekly Laughter Yoga happening this evening and Thursdays at noon, and the Middlesex Drum Circle meets Thursday night. The Story City Troupe takes the stage Friday night with the theme of “Good Fit/Bad Fit.” The Aligned With Source Workshop is on as usual Saturday morning, and you can rock it out with the Sunny Train Family Concert Saturday afternoon. In the evening, it’s Moon Train, an almost-acoustic band playing folk, jazz, bluegrass and more. You’re invited to worship Sunday morning at 10 am with Rev. Ronnie Bantum and Pastor Sandra Steele. You’re invited to view the #Balance for Better Women’s Art Show starting Friday, that runs throughout March. www.buttonwood.org

In New Haven, at Café Nine tonight, The Jacob Jolliff Band and Five in the Chamber take the stage. On Thursday, you can catch Grawlix, The Right Offs, and Mickey Blurr. Friday’s Happy Hour features the Kat, Matt, & Tor Trio, and the late show’s got Dwight & Nicole, appearing with Tiny Ocean. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Mike Coppola and Friends, and the late show’s got Um, Dr. Martino, and Fetzig. . The Sunday Buzz Matinée brings The Manchurians, and Bluescall, and they finish out the weekend with Japhoria. http://www.cafenine.com/  

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s tonight, the weekly community Blues Jam features Tim McDonald, and it’s Liviu’s Invitational on Thursday with special guests. On Friday night, singer/songwriter Kim Trusty sings blues, jazz, soul, roots, and more, and Grayson Hugh & The Moon Hawks comes back for a return visit Saturday night. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/ 

The Russell Library in Middletown hosts The Connecticut Poetry Society holding their monthly meeting this evening, and there’s a Teen Volunteer Orientation session Thursday night. Friday night’s offsite Book Group takes place at the RaMa LuNa Center for Yoga, discussing Jane McGonigal’s “Super Better.”  There’s Mindfulness Meditation Saturday morning, and bring your kids to meet Dinobrarian Rex! Check the Event Calendar website for more events and happenings for all patrons, now color-coded by age group for easy browsing. www.russelllibrary.org

Middletown Arts & Culture Office wants you to know that Darling Fitch performs the poetry pop opera “Revelations” at the Mac 650 Gallery and Artist Co-op Thursday night. The Art Guild of Middletown holds a field trip to the Wadsworth Atheneum Thursday for the American Moderns watercolor show.. The GM Chorale vocal chamber ensemble Alchemy performs Come to the Music Sunday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Don’t forget that the Skating Rink is open on weekends. Details on these and other events at  www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

Manic Presents moves on to The Space in Hamden on Thursday with Weakened Friends, Well Wisher, and Two Headed Girl. On Friday it’s Hailey Know, Brett Cameron, and the Como Brothers. On Saturday, you can catch A Fun and Cool Evening with Sean Bonnette of AJJ, appearing with Glambat. www.manicpresents.com

The Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown sponsors a local author night tonight where you can hear experts on money, divorce, and retirement. Check the website for all the Bookstore Event Kids’ sessions this week, with topics including journalism and world art. www.wesleyanrjjulia.com

Toad’s Place brings you Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y this evening, along with Chevy and Fendi P. It’s another Blacklight Glow Party on Friday, and on Sunday you can catch Jay Critch and the Hood Favorite Tour, appearing with ally, Vendetta, and more. www.toadsplace.com

At the State House in New Haven on Friday, they have Honeycutt with Mandala and Mooncha for a night of indie, alternative, and experimental pop. Saturday, you can catch DAP the Contract with Chef the Chef and June Jissle. The State House rounds out the week with a Blues 'n' Brisket event - special guests play the blues while you can chow down on some incredible brisket. https://statehousepresents.com/ 

The Wesleyan Center for the Arts in Middletown hosts a variety of free events this week. On Friday and Saturday, the Art History Symposium “Canonicity Revisited,” takes place at Boger Hall. May Klug performs a Senior Recital at Memorial Chapel Friday evening. There’s a guided exhibition tour of Audible Bacillus on Saturday at the Zilkha Gallery. Also at the Zilkha, the experimental music group lucky dragons performs Other Transformations on Sunday. You’re invited to the Wesleyan University Orchestra Children’s Concert and Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Sunday at Crowell Concert Hall. You can also purchase tickets to the Connecticut premier of “The Fever” performed by 600 Highwaymen, which runs Thursday through Saturday at the CFA Theater. www.wesleyan.edu/cfa

The Arch Street Tavern in Hartford holds a Tribute to Rick James tonight in their Boo-Yah’s Free Funk series. Moon Matrix will be there on Friday, and they present Strange Machines on Saturday. Mark Nomad performs at the Acoustic Thursday session at the Spectra Wired Café this week. Little River Restoratives hosts an Off the Record Indie Night Thursday at 9:30 p.m. First Friday House Music happens at the Tisane Euro-Asia Café this week. Brian Charette plays at the Hartford Public Library on Sunday at 3 pm in their ongoing Baby Grand Jazz series. Full details at www.hartford.com/events/

Artists for World Peace hosts composer/pianist Neely Bruce in their One Concert – One Child series Thursday at The Hubbard House in Middletosn. Proceeds benefit Artists as well as the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. www.artistsforworldpeace.org

Infinity Hall in Hartford brings you blues and Southern rock on Saturday with JJ Grey & Mofro, appearing with Jocelyn and Chris Arndt. At Infinity Norfolk, it’s Open Mic in the Bistro on Thursday, followed by reggae and world music with The Wailers. Broken Arrow, a Tribute to Neil Young, is in the house on Friday, and on Saturday it’s funk and R & B with Grammy-winner Jon Cleary.  Their Sunday Sessions live music in the Bistro features Steve Dedman this week, followed by the late show, An Evening with singer/songwriter Madeleine Peyroux. www.infinityhall.com

Cherry Street Station in Wallingford hosts So Sorry, Communal Misery, TheJudasObscure on Friday night. On Saturday you can catch Flapjack Attack, Grey C.E.L.L., Prostitution, and more. Details at www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation

Join Author, Musician, Janet Ettele on Saturday, March 2nd at The Levi E Coe Library in Middlefield, CT  where she will discuss the every-day practicality of certain Buddhist principles to cultivate inner peace, a necessary ingredient for world peace. She will also perform original music with record producer Gary Lefkowith. The talk begins at 11:00AM and will present Buddhist philosophies and wisdom applicable to anyone regardless of faith or tradition. For more information visit leviecoe.lioninc.org

The Middletown Recreation Division hosts a Nature Walk Sunday at 10 a.m. at Long Hill Estate. E-mail Beth @HealingNatureCT.com for registration and details.

Now here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:

Hartford’s Real Art Ways continues their annual Oscar-nominee short film series, along with “Hale County This Morning, This Evening,” a documentary about two young black men in Alabama. Also continuing is “Rubén Blades is Not My Name,” about the legendary musician who brought Salsa to a world audience, and “Roma,” a movie of domestic strife and social hierarchy in Mexico City. On Friday they open “To Dust,” a dark comedy about a Hasidic Jew widower, and “Never Look Away,” a German film of love, war, and art spanning three eras. There’s a one-time showing of “Water Makes Us Wet – An Ecosexual Adventure” on Friday, including a post-film Q&A with filmmakers Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens.  Check the website for details and screening times. www.realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues  the 1952 Japanese classic, “The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice”. On Thursday they open Oscar winner “Green Book,” a story about racially mismatched characters in 1962 America. “If Beale Street Could Talk” opens on Sunday. Full details and screening times will be at  http://www.cinestudio.org/

Here's the rundown of tonight’s lineup here on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown:

Right after the Jive, stay tuned for the Latin Music Hour with Isabel Calione, Latin music from the 80's 90's and early 2000s.

And from 6-6:30pm, catch (2, 4) The Smorgasbord with DJ Cristina and DJ Chip Chap. Delving into the world of local food, exploring everything from sustainability to where you can find the best bite!

From 6:30-8pm it’s Fusion Radio with James Fusion. The original ... and still the best damn Techno mix on radio!

From 8-9:30, it’s The Warehouse with Mike Nyce - The best of underground house music, mixed live for your listening pleasure.

At 9:30pm (2,4) DJ Berk brings you N.E. Tempo until 11pm. Dubstep, DnB, techno, ragga jungle, breakbeats mixed live.

11-midnight (2, 4) it’s East Asia Zoom In with DJ Hugo and Shujia. East Asia Zoom-in shares a trending East Asian movie with you, bringing in classic soundtracks in the movie as well as theme-related music from East Asia.

Midnight-1 (2,4) tune in for Ladies Night with DJ Sense and DJacobs. All ladies, all the time! Tune in for music by femme artists through different genres, eras, and moods.

From 1-2am (2, 4), it’s Femme Gems and Jams with DJ Stevie Hicks. Each show will discuss the biographies of lesser known historical female figures and play a curated mixtape that she might jam to.

On air from 2-3am (2,4) is Splitting Hairs with DJ Shake and Bake and DJ McKenzie. A humorous musical discussion show dedicated to analyzing the lyrics of popular songs, and finding their inconsistencies and comical meanings.

From 3-4am is Noize in the Attic, Where Your Past Comes Back To Haunt You. Serving Connecticut it’s hard rock fix of classic Heavy Metal as well as the latest from the genre!

And finally, rounding out the night from 4-5am is the BBC World Report offering International news coverage and we kick off each weekday at 5am with Morning Edition from NPR.

That's all for today's Jive at Five. Join us weekdays at 4:55 for a daily rundown of area happenings a rundown of evening programming on WESU Middletown!

Thanks for listening!

Tues 2-26-19 Jive

Good evening, it's Tuesday, February 26th. This is the Jive at Five, our daily community calendar and rundown of nighttime programming here on 88.1 FM WESU Middletown. By day, WESU offers talk radio from NPR and Pacifica, as well as independent and local public affairs sources. Weeknights and weekends our student and community volunteers bring you the best in free-form programming.

Now here's some of what's happening in our area this week:

Here in Middletown, The Buttonwood Tree holds Simple Tai Chi with Mike McEwen and  Laughter Yoga happen Wednesday evenings and Thursdays at noon, and the Middlesex Drum Circle meets Thursday night. The Story City Troupe takes the stage Friday night with the theme of “Good Fit/Bad Fit.” The Aligned With Source Workshop is on as usual Saturday morning, and you can rock it out with the Sunny Train Family Concert Saturday afternoon. In the evening, it’s Moon Train, an almost-acoustic band playing folk, jazz, bluegrass and more. You’re invited to worship Sunday morning at 10 am with Rev. Ronnie Bantum and Pastor Sandra Steele. You’re invited to view the #Balance for Better Women’s Art Show starting Friday, that runs throughout March. www.buttonwood.org

In New Haven, at Café Nine, there’s a Culture Showcase tonight with June B. Bougie, T-Fly, Badd Chargie, and Gale Salvo. The Jacob Jolliff Band and Five in the Chamber take the stage on Wednesday. On Thursday, you can catch Grawlix, The Right Offs, and Mickey Blurr. Friday’s Happy Hour features the Kat, Matt, & Tor Trio, and the late show’s got Dwight & Nicole, appearing with Tiny Ocean. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Mike Coppola and Friends, and the late show’s got Um, Dr. Martino, and Fetzig. . The Sunday Buzz Matinée brings The Manchurians, and Bluescall, and they finish out the weekend with Japhoria. http://www.cafenine.com/  

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s tonight, Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra brings you jazz, R&B, soul classics, and more. Wednesday’s community Blues Jam features Tim McDonald, and it’s Liviu’s Invitational on Thursday with special guests. On Friday night, singer/songwriter Kim Trusty sings blues, jazz, soul, roots, and more, and Grayson Hugh & The Moon Hawks comes back for a return visit Saturday night. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/ 

The Russell Library in Middletown hosts The Connecticut Poetry Society holding their monthly meeting Wednesday evening, and there’s a Teen Volunteer Orientation session Thursday night. Friday night’s offsite Book Group takes place at the RaMa LuNa Center for Yoga, discussing Jane McGonigal’s “Super Better.”  There’s Mindfulness Meditation Saturday morning, and bring your kids to meet Dinobrarian Rex! Check the Event Calendar website for more events and happenings for all patrons, now color-coded by age group for easy browsing. www.russelllibrary.org

Middletown Arts & Culture Office wants you to know that Mineva, Greet Death, Reduction Plan, and Roseate will be at the Mac 650 Gallery & Artist CoOp tonight. And Darling Fitch performs the poetry pop opera “Revelations” at the Mac Thursday night. The Art Guild of Middletown holds a field trip to the Wadsworth Atheneum Thursday for the American Moderns watercolor show.. The GM Chorale vocal chamber ensemble Alchemy performs Come to the Music Sunday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Don’t forget that the Skating Rink is open on weekends. Details on these and other events at  www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

Manic Presents is at the College Street Music Hall this evening with Vince Staples: Smile, You’re On Camera, appearing with Buddy and Armani White. They move on to The Space in Hamden on Thursday with Weakened Friends, Well Wisher, and Two Headed Girl. On Friday it’s Hailey Know, Brett Cameron, and the Como Brothers. On Saturday, you can catch A Fun and Cool Evening with Sean Bonnette of AJJ, appearing with Glambat. www.manicpresents.com

The Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown sponsors a Performance Reading this evening by writer and audiobook narrator Nick Hahn. It’s a local author night on Wednesday where you can hear experts on money, divorce, and retirement. Check the website for all the Bookstore Event Kids’ sessions this week, with topics including journalism and world art. www.wesleyanrjjulia.com

Toad’s Place brings you Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y on Wednesday, along with Chevy and Fendi P. It’s another Blacklight Glow Party on Friday, and on Sunday you can catch Jay Critch and the Hood Favorite Tour, appearing with ally, Vendetta, and more. www.toadsplace.com

At the State House in New Haven on Friday, they have Honeycutt with Mandala and Mooncha for a night of indie, alternative, and experimental pop. Saturday, you can catch DAP the Contract with Chef the Chef and June Jissle. The State House rounds out the week with a Blues 'n' Brisket event - special guests play the blues while you can chow down on some incredible brisket. https://statehousepresents.com/ 

The Wesleyan Center for the Arts in Middletown hosts a variety of free events this week. On Friday and Saturday, the Art History Symposium “Canonicity Revisited,” takes place at Boger Hall. May Klug performs a Senior Recital at Memorial Chapel Friday evening. There’s a guided exhibition tour of Audible Bacillus on Saturday at the Zilkha Gallery. Also at the Zilkha, the experimental music group lucky dragons performs Other Transformations on Sunday. You’re invited to the Wesleyan University Orchestra Children’s Concert and Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Sunday at Crowell Concert Hall. You can also purchase tickets to the Connecticut premier of “The Fever” performed by 600 Highwaymen, which runs Thursday Saturday at the CFA Theater. www.wesleyan.edu/cfa

The Arch Street Tavern in Hartford holds a Tribute to Rick James Wednesday night in their Boo-Yah’s Free Funk series. Moon Matrix will be there on Friday, and they present Strange Machines on Saturday. Mark Nomad performs at the Acoustic Thursday session at the Spectra Wired Café this week. Little River Restoratives hosts an Off the Record Indie Night Thursday at 9:30 p.m. First Friday House Music happens at the Tisane Euro-Asia Café this week. Brian Charette plays at the Hartford Public Library on Sunday at 3 pm in their ongoing Baby Grand Jazz series. Full details at www.hartford.com/events/

Artists for World Peace hosts composer/pianist Neely Bruce in their One Concert – One Child series Thursday at The Hubbard House in Middletosn. Proceeds benefit Artists as well as the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. www.artistsforworldpeace.org

Infinity Hall in Hartford brings you blues and Southern rock on Saturday with JJ Grey & Mofro, appearing with Jocelyn and Chris Arndt. At Infinity Norfolk, it’s Open Mic in the Bistro on Thursday, followed by reggae and world music with The Wailers. Broken Arrow, a Tribute to Neil Young, is in the house on Friday, and on Saturday it’s funk and R & B with Grammy-winner Jon Cleary.  Their Sunday Sessions live music in the Bistro features Steve Dedman this week, followed by the late show, An Evening with singer/songwriter Madeleine Peyroux. www.infinityhall.com

Cherry Street Station in Wallingford hosts So Sorry, Communal Misery, TheJudasObscure on Friday night. On Saturday you can catch Flapjack Attack, Grey C.E.L.L., Prostitution, and more. Details at www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation

Join Author, Musician, Janet Ettele on Saturday, March 2nd at The Levi E Coe Library in Middlefield, CT  where she will discuss the every-day practicality of certain Buddhist principles to cultivate inner peace, a necessary ingredient for world peace. She will also perform original music with record producer Gary Lefkowith. The talk begins at 11:00AM and will present Buddhist philosophies and wisdom applicable to anyone regardless of faith or tradition. For more information visit leviecoe.lioninc.org

The Middletown Recreation Division hosts a Nature Walk Sunday at 10 a.m. at Long Hill Estate. E-mail Beth @HealingNatureCT.com for registration and details.

Now here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:

Hartford’s Real Art Ways continues their annual Oscar-nominee short film series, along with “Hale County This Morning, This Evening,” a documentary about two young black men in Alabama. Also continuing is “Rubén Blades is Not My Name,” about the legendary musician who brought Salsa to a world audience, and “Roma,” a movie of domestic strife and social hierarchy in Mexico City. On Friday they open “To Dust,” a dark comedy about a Hasidic Jew widower, and “Never Look Away,” a German film of love, war, and art spanning three eras. There’s a one-time showing of “Water Makes Us Wet – An Ecosexual Adventure” on Friday, including a post-film Q&A with filmmakers Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens.  Check the website for details and screening times. www.realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues  the 1952 Japanese classic, “The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice”. On Thursday they open Oscar winner “Green Book,” a story about racially mismatched characters in 1962 America. “If Beale Street Could Talk” opens on Sunday. Full details and screening times will be at  http://www.cinestudio.org/

Here's the rundown of tonight’s lineup here on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown:

Right after the Jive at Five, stay tuned for Wonderland with DJ Cheshire Cat from 5:05-6pm. DJ

Cheshire Cat says: I’ve got a song in my heart, a chemical imbalance in my head and a musical library at my fingers. From krautrock to post-rock, grunge to garage, novelty to New Romantic, punk to prog, Wonderland has a place for it.

From 6-8pm, catch Acoustic Blender with Bill Revill - an eclectic selection of new and older folk, Americana, bluegrass, blues and other music that has a roots influence with a concert listing at 7pm and frequent concert and festival ticket giveaways.

From 8-9pm, it’s The Voice of the CITY with J-Cherry, a weekly show featuring live and local Connecticut arts and music.

After J-Cherry’s slot, it’s The Test Patterns Show with Chaim O'Brien-Blumenthal. To describe The Test Patterns Show would be an exercise in futility. The sound of things falling down the stairs.

10-11pm, you’re invited to (2, 4) Silk Sheets with Roach Girl and Good Luck. Sweetest slumber party of the year, no cotton or dirty looks allowed.

11-midnight, it’s Mixed Media with DJ Pig in the City and DJ Megnanimous. We consume. Then we talk about it.

After mixed media until 1am, it’s (2, 4) TJI: This Just In with Huell Yakupson. Providing soundtracks and reactions to the most eye-popping news stories of the week.

Next up, Miri brings you (2, 4) Musical Theme Score from 1-2am. Musical themes in your favorite classic and underrated films, along with a discussion of how they affect the film’s narrative.

From 2-3am (2, 4), tune in for Cover to Cover with Evelyn and Margalit. Albums selected from WESU’s vast collection played and analyzed through thought provoking discussion in the context of their creation and influences.

From 3-4am, it’s Up Front Soul.

And finally, rounding out the night from 4-5am is the BBC World Report offering International news coverage and we kick off each weekday at 5am with Morning Edition from NPR.

That's all for today's Jive at Five. Join us weekdays at 4:55 for a daily rundown of area happenings a rundown of evening programming on WESU Middletown!

Thanks for listening!

Mon 2-25-19 Jive

Good evening, it's Monday, February 25th. This is the Jive at Five, our daily community calendar and rundown of nighttime programming here on 88.1 FM WESU Middletown. By day, WESU offers talk radio from NPR and Pacifica, as well as independent and local public affairs sources. Weeknights and weekends our student and community volunteers bring you the best in free-form programming.

Now here's some of what's happening in our area this week:

Here in Middletown, The Buttonwood Tree holds its Open Mic & Moments of Gratitude tonight hosted by Bill Katz. Simple Tai Chi with Mike McEwen Laughter Yoga happens Wednesday evenings and Thursdays at noon, and the Middlesex Drum Circle meets Thursday night. The Story City Troupe takes the stage Friday night with the theme of “Good Fit/Bad Fit.” The Aligned With Source Workshop is on as usual Saturday morning, and you can rock it out with the Sunny Train Family Concert Saturday afternoon. In the evening, it’s Moon Train, an almost-acoustic band playing folk, jazz, bluegrass and more. You’re invited to worship Sunday morning at 10 am with Rev. Ronnie Bantum and Pastor Sandra Steele. You’re invited to view the #Balance for Better Women’s Art Show starting Friday, that runs throughout March. www.buttonwood.org

In New Haven, at Café Nine, Manic Monday brings you Landry Day, Autopilot, and Glambat. It’s a Culture Showcase on Tuesday with June B. Bougie, T-Fly, Badd Chargie, and Gale Salvo. The Jacob Jolliff Band and Five in the Chamber take the stage on Wednesday. On Thursday, you can catch Grawlix, The Right Offs, and Mickey Blurr. Friday’s Happy Hour features the Kat, Matt, & Tor Trio, and the late show’s got Dwight & Nicole, appearing with Tiny Ocean. Saturday’s Jazz Jam Session is with Mike Coppola and Friends, and the late show’s got Um, Dr. Martino, and Fetzig. . The Sunday Buzz Matinée brings The Manchurians, and Bluescall, and they finish out the weekend with Japhoria. http://www.cafenine.com/  

At the State House in New Haven tonight, Rob Lawrence and Friends will cure your case of the Mondays at 7pm! On Friday, they have Honeycutt with Mandala and Mooncha for a night of indie, alternative, and experimental pop. Saturday, you can catch DAP the Contract with Chef the Chef and June Jissle. The State House rounds out the week with a Blues 'n' Brisket event - special guests play the blues while you can chow down on some incredible brisket. https://statehousepresents.com/ 

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s, it’s Jazz Mondays, with the John Hasselback III Group. Michael Palin’s Other Orchestra brings you jazz, R&B, soul classics, and more on Tuesday. Wednesday’s community Blues Jam features Tim McDonald, and it’s Liviu’s International on Thursday with special guests. On Friday night, singer/songwriter Kim Trusty sings blues, jazz, soul, roots, and more, and Grayson Hugh & The Moon Hawks comes back for a return visit Saturday night. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/ 

The Russell Library in Middletown invites you to hear Kevin Cole tonight at 7 pm presenting “Connecticut River: From Sea to Source.” The Connecticut Poetry Society holds their monthly meeting Wednesday evening, and there’s a Teen Volunteer Orientation session Thursday night. Friday night’s offsite Book Group takes place at the RaMa LuNa Center for Yoga, discussing Jane McGonigal’s “Super Better.”  There’s Mindfulness Meditation Saturday morning, and bring your kids to meet Dinobrarian Rex! Check the Event Calendar website for more events and happenings for all patrons, now color-coded by age group for easy browsing. www.russelllibrary.org

Middletown Arts & Culture Office wants you to know that Mineva, Greet Death, Reduction Plan, and Roseate will be at the Mac 650 Gallery & Artist CoOp Tuesday. And Darling Fitch performs the poetry pop opera “Revelations” at the Mac Thursday night. The Art Guild of Middletown holds a field trip to the Wadsworth Atheneum Thursday for the American Moderns watercolor show.. The GM Chorale vocal chamber ensemble Alchemy performs Come to the Music Sunday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Don’t forget that the Skating Rink is open on weekends. Details on these and other events at  www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

Manic Presents is at the College Street Music Hall on Tuesday with Vince Staples: Smile, You’re On Camera, appearing with Buddy and Armani White. They move on to The Space in Hamden on Thursday with Weakened Friends, Well Wisher, and Two Headed Girl. On Friday it’s Hailey Know, Brett Cameron, and the Como Brothers. On Saturday, you can catch A Fun and Cool Evening with Sean Bonnette of AJJ, appearing with Glambat. www.manicpresents.com

The Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown sponsors a Performance Reading Tuesday evening by writer and audiobook narrator Nick Hahn. It’s a local author night on Wednesday where you can hear experts on money, divorce, and retirement. Check the website for all the Bookstore Event Kids’ sessions this week, with topics including journalism and world art. www.wesleyanrjjulia.com

Toad’s Place brings you Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y on Wednesday, along with Chevy and Fendi P. It’s another Blacklight Glow Party on Friday, and on Sunday you can catch Jay Critch and the Hood Favorite Tour, appearing with ally, Vendetta, and more. www.toadsplace.com

The Wesleyan Center for the Arts in Middletown hosts a variety of free events this week. On Friday and Saturday, the Art History Symposium “Canonicity Revisited,” takes place at Boger Hall. May Klug performs a Senior Recital at Memorial Chapel Friday evening. There’s a guided exhibition tour of Audible Bacillus on Saturday at the Zilkha Gallery. Also at the Zilkha, the experimental music group lucky dragons performs Other Transformations on Sunday. You’re invited to the Wesleyan University Orchestra Children’s Concert and Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Sunday at Crowell Concert Hall. You can also purchase tickets to the Connecticut premier of “The Fever” performed by 600 Highwaymen, which runs Thursday Saturday at the CFA Theater. www.wesleyan.edu/cfa

The Arch Street Tavern in Hartford holds a Tribute to Rick James Wednesday night in their Boo-Yah’s Free Funk series. Moon Matrix will be there on Friday, and they present Strange Machines on Saturday. Mark Nomad performs at the Acoustic Thursday session at the Spectra Wired Café this week. Little River Restoratives hosts an Off the Record Indie Night Thursday at 9:30 p.m. First Friday House Music happens at the Tisane Euro-Asia Café this week. Brian Charette plays at the Hartford Public Library on Sunday at 3 pm in their ongoing Baby Grand Jazz series. Full details at www.hartford.com/events/

Artists for World Peace hosts composer/pianist Neely Bruce in their One Concert – One Child series Thursday at The Hubbard House in Middletosn. Proceeds benefit Artists as well as the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. www.artistsforworldpeace.org

Infinity Hall in Hartford brings you blues and Southern rock on Saturday with JJ Grey & Mofro, appearing with Jocelyn and Chris Arndt. At Infinity Norfolk, it’s Open Mic in the Bistro on Thursday, followed by reggae and world music with The Wailers. Broken Arrow, a Tribute to Neil Young, is in the house on Friday, and on Saturday it’s funk and R & B with Grammy-winner Jon Cleary.  Their Sunday Sessions live music in the Bistro features Steve Dedman this week, followed by the late show, An Evening with singer/songwriter Madeleine Peyroux. www.infinityhall.com

Cherry Street Station in Wallingford hosts So Sorry, Communal Misery, TheJudasObscure on Friday night. On Saturday you can catch Flapjack Attack, Grey C.E.L.L., Prostitution, and more. Details at www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation

Join Author, Musician, Janet Ettele on Saturday, March 2nd at The Levi E Coe Library in Middlefield, CT  where she will discuss the every-day practicality of certain Buddhist principles to cultivate inner peace, a necessary ingredient for world peace. She will also perform original music with record producer Gary Lefkowith. The talk begins at 11:00AM and will present Buddhist philosophies and wisdom applicable to anyone regardless of faith or tradition. For more information visit leviecoe.lioninc.org

The Middletown Recreation Division hosts a Nature Walk Sunday at 10 a.m. at Long Hill Estate. E-mail Beth @HealingNatureCT.com for registration and details.

Now here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:

Hartford’s Real Art Ways continues their annual Oscar-nominee short film series, along with “Hale County This Morning, This Evening,” a documentary about two young black men in Alabama. Also continuing is “Rubén Blades is Not My Name,” about the legendary musician who brought Salsa to a world audience, and “Roma,” a movie of domestic strife and social hierarchy in Mexico City. On Friday they open “To Dust,” a dark comedy about a Hasidic Jew widower, and “Never Look Away,” a German film of love, war, and art spanning three eras. There’s a one-time showing of “Water Makes Us Wet – An Ecosexual Adventure” on Friday, including a post-film Q&A with filmmakers Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens.  Check the website for details and screening times. www.realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues  the 1952 Japanese classic, “The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice”. On Thursday they open Oscar winner “Green Book,” a story about racially mismatched characters in 1962 America. “If Beale Street Could Talk” opens on Sunday. Full details and screening times will be at  http://www.cinestudio.org/

Here's the rundown of tonight’s lineup here on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown:

Right after the jive, it’s Afternoon Jazz with Charles Henry. From classic bop to smooth contemporary sounds, it’s a well-rounded jazz show for true jazz heads.

From 6-6:30pm, it’s (2, 4) Radical Radiowaves with DJ Oracle. Radical Radiowaves chronicles the actions of the left locally and across the country, to resist against our current system and to create something newer, freer and more liberating for us all.

From 6:30-8pm, it’s 75% Folk with Michael Benson - A mix of contemporary folk, blues, jazz and acoustic music, along with occasional live interviews.

Until 9:30, Chip Austin brings you (2,4) Unfocused Folk. Americana music from Nashville and around the world including Folk, acoustic Country and roots-Rock from both emerging and veteran artists.

After Unfocused Folk, catch Cruiser’s Radio Program with Jack Sullivan until 11pm. Music from the 1950s & 1960's as well as LIVE requests, TV Trivia, and lot of fun.

From 11-12:30am, it’s Hits of the 60s and 70s with Jimmy Z, playing billboard hot 100 hits of the 60's and 70's. Win a WESU beverage mug on our weekly "Name That Tune" contest.

From 12:30-1:30am (2, 4) Influenza airs with DJ Jamsterdam and DJ Celiac. Dig into the origins, relationships, and influences of contemporary artists. Various genres of music will merge here to expose how modern artists found their direction.

Until 2:30am, there’s (2, 4) Cloggin the Noggin with DJ Ween and DJ Oatneel. Every day is national something day. We clog your nog with facts and know-how about the thing of the day. A fresh theme every week and music that catches your vibes where they are.

From 2:30-3:30am Roots World is on air. Roots World Radio takes you on a tour across borders and genres, introducing you to music from far flung places and sometimes from right in your own backyard.

From 3:30-4am is Nutmeg Junction, a new originally scripted audio theater program that celebrates every genre of the golden age of radio.

And finally, rounding out the night from 4-5am is the BBC World Report offering International news coverage and we kick off each weekday at 5am with Morning Edition from NPR.

That's all for today's Jive at Five. Join us weekdays at 4:55 for a daily rundown of area happenings a rundown of evening programming on WESU Middletown!

Thanks for listening!

Friday 2-22-19 Jive

Good evening, it's Friday, February 22nd. This is the Jive at Five, our daily community calendar and rundown of nighttime programming here on 88.1 FM WESU Middletown. By day, WESU offers talk radio from NPR and Pacifica, as well as independent and local public affairs sources. Weeknights and weekends our student and community volunteers bring you the best in free-form programming.

Now here's some of what's happening in our area this week:

Here in Middletown at The Buttonwood Tree, the Sarah Hanahan Jazz Quartet takes the stage Friday evening. The Aligned With Source Workshop happens Saturday morning, and the Other Favorites performance in the evening is sold out.  www.buttonwood.org

In New Haven, at Café Nine tonight, the Happy Hour features Gary Heriot & Mike Damaco, and the late show headlines Heartscape Landbreak and Dreamtigers, appearing with The Magnetic. Saturday’s (weekly) Jazz Jam Session is with Billy Cofrances this week and Polluter, Ourselves Alone, and Lucas Brode are on stage Saturday night. The Cafe Nine Sunday Buzz Matinée brings you Osog, and Brian Larney and the Town Hall, and they finish out the weekend with Shake ‘n’ Vibrate, with special guest Todd*O*Phonic Todd.  http://www.cafenine.com/  

At the State House in New Haven tonight, you can catch hints of Colombian folklore, psychadelic-rock, and Caribbean grooves with M.A.K.U. Soundsystem with Prince Royal. On Saturday, they bring you local talent with Thabisa, and Jahan Nostra & Southwind Social Club. 

Up in Hartford at Black-Eyed Sally’s tonight, singer/songwriter John Nemeth brings you electric blues and soul, and you can catch more electric blues on Saturday with Monster Mike Welch & Friends. http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/ 

The Russell Library in Middletown invites you to a Make Time for Making workshop Friday morning, and on Saturday morning the Racial Justice Coalition holds a free Book Giveaway. On Saturday afternoon the Readers Theater performs “Ben Butler,” a play combining Civil War and racial injustice themes. Check the Event Calendar website for more events and happenings for all patrons, now color-coded by age group for easy browsing.   www.russelllibrary.org

Middletown Arts & Culture Office wants to remind you that the Skating Rink is open on weekends. Details on these and other events at  www.facebook.com/CityArtsOffice/

The Wesleyan Center for the Arts in Middletown hosts a guided exhibition tour of Audible Bacillus on Saturday at the Zilkha Gallery. On Sunday, Angelina Gadeliya presents Music of Shadows and Light, a performance of piano works, at The Russell House. All events are free. www.wesleyan.edu/cfa

All are welcome tonight to the Ballroom Social at the Hartford Ballroom. The Nick Di Maria Quintet performs at the Hartford Public Library on Sunday at 3 pm in their ongoing Baby Grand Jazz series. The Connecticut Science Center in Hartford invites you to enjoy the Sock Skating Rink open daily throughout the month Full details at www.hartford.com/events/

Manic Presents headlines J Mascis, Luluc, and William Tyler tonight. At the College Street Music Hall tonight, it’s Paul Simon’s “Graceland” performed by the London African Gospel Choir, and you can catch Deerhunter and Mary Lattimore at College Street on Saturday. www.manicpresents.com

Infinity Hall in Hartford brings jazz guitarist Al DiMeola to the stage this evening. On Saturday, Speak Up Storytelling presents “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.” You can catch The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue on Sunday. At Infinity Norfolk tonight, they bring you singer/songwriter Will Evans. It’s Doobie Others, a Doobie Brothers tribute band, on Saturday. Their Sunday Sessions live music in the Bistro features Jeff Blaney this week. www.infinityhall.com

Toad’s Place brings Rock Away the Winter Blues tonight with performers on two stages. On Sunday they headline Aaron Carter, appearing with Matt Corman, Whatever We Are, and Alec Chambers. swww.toadsplace.com

Cherry Street Station in Wallingford hosts Five Bands—Five Bucks tonight with The Sawtelles, The Lost Weekend, and more. On Saturday you can catch Cry Havoc, Fragmented, Forward Assault, and Olde Dogs. You’re invited to Brutally Funny on Sunday night as they host a night of comedy and metal, featuring comedians Peter Angelo and Kate Clancy and heavy jams from SCVM. Details at www.facebook.com/CherryStreetStation

At the Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown this evening, you can meet Elena Mannes, author of “Soul Dog: A Journey into the Spiritual Life of Animals.” It’s Philosophy Night on Saturday. Check the website for all the Bookstore Event Kids’ sessions this week, including a Local Author presentation on Sunday at 2 pm. www.wesleyanrjjulia.com

Now here's a rundown of cinema off the beaten track in Central Connecticut:

Tonight, Hartford’s Real Art Ways opens “Rubén Blades is Not My Name,” about the legendary musician who brought Salsa to a world audience. The film explores Ruben's story, his legacy, and how he deals with being the man and legend he is. They also open Oscar nominated “Roma,” a movie of domestic strife and social hierarchy in Mexico City. Check the website for details and screening times. www.realartways.org

Trinity College’s Cinestudio in Hartford continues its run of “The Favorite,” a comedy of manners about rivalry and love in Queen Anne’s 17th century court. A new, 4K ultraHD restoration of “The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice” opens Sunday. The Japanese film follows a wealthy married couple in the 1950s through their marital struggles as their niece attempts to find ways around her impending arranged marriage. Full details and screening times will be at  http://www.cinestudio.org/

The Russell Library is screening episodes from the French TV series “Un Village Français,” a drama about German occupation in WWII, Sunday at 1 pm. There’s a post-film discussion with James Taylor. www.russelllibrary.org

Here's the rundown of tonight’s lineup here on WESU 88.1 FM Middletown:

Right after the Jive, stay tuned for Wild Wild Live! with Babe and Beth. That Wesleyan music scene.

Next up from 6:00-6:30pm, it’s the Middletown Youth Radio Project with DJ Itsjobro, DJ Juicebox, and DJ Livor Mortis, a weekly radio program featuring the thoughts, voices, creativity and talent of the kids in the WESU neighborhood.

From 6:30-7pm, catch What’s In A Song? With Shiva. What's In A Song takes you through a different musical culture or genre every show through the lens of a single song.

From 7-8:30pm, it’s Universal Sound Wave with Sista Queen T. A wide range of music including African, reggae, gospel, R&B, Latin, and blues. Plus health, nutrition, and stress reduction tips.

From 8:30-10pm it’s Grand Central Station with DJ Jenny Doll. Travel back in time to the 1940's and 1950's with a swinging upbeat show filled with big band, jazz, swing and rockabilly, and some new releases.

At 10 until 11:30pm, Chris brings you Permanent Collection. Non-toxic.

Following Permanent Collection from 11:30pm-12:30am is An A and a B with DJ N. Every band has its hits - and a multitude of unknown, hidden gems. Songs played per band (70s-2000s rock) seek to highlight this dichotomy.

From 12:30-3am, check out OVERDRIVE with Clarence and Shantay Scott. Praising God with the best urban contemporary, hip hop, and traditional gospel music on the planet!

Rounding off the evening and swinging into the morning from 3-5am is Back Down the Bayou. Louisiana Barn Dance, Classic Country, Western Swing, Hillbilly, Rockabilly, Americana Music.

That's all for today's Jive at Five. Join us weekdays at 4:55 for a daily rundown of area happenings a rundown of evening programming on WESU Middletown!

Thanks for listening and have a great weekend!