Sessions From Studio A
Summary: Sessions From Studio A is a local program dedicated to showcasing regional and touring musicians, featuring performances recorded in our very own Studio A in DeKalb. To learn more, visit our site at https://www.northernpublicradio.org/topic/sessions-studio The program presents genres of music ranging from folk to indie rock, blues, alternative country, Americana, world music and more, in a way that provides the listener with a live concert experience. Hosted by Spencer Tritt, these performances are accompanied by interviews with the artists who discuss their inspirations, aspirations, and the stories behind their original songs.
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We packed up our gear and hit the road this week to record a set from Andrew Jacob Holm, who grew up playing blues and country in the Rockford area. Andrew performed at Prairie Street Brewing Co. in Rockford to kick off their Dockside Live series. Catch live music on the dock all Spring and Summer long... you might see us there as well! Andrew Jacob Holm performing Dockside Live at Prairie Street Brewing Co. in Rockford. Check out Andrew's album here !
Rochelle native Orlando Peña recently made the move up to Madison, Wis., and went from a solo act to performing with a full band, and he shows no signs of slowing down. Catch their performance in Studio A here! Orlando and his band performing "For Once" in WNIJ's Studio A. Find more info about Orlando and his music here . Orlando Peña and his band perform "Intentions" in WNIJ's Studio A.
Sessions from Studio A is back on the road this week with a performance from Name the Moon live at Mary's Place in Rockford. The band recently released their latest full length album, Space Force, which won a RAMI award for Album of the Year.
Sessions from Studio A is back on the road this week with Taboo Blah Blah from Rockford. Some of you may remember Taboo Blah Blah as our first ever band we recorded for Sessions back in 2016! The band (and our show) has changed a lot since then, but they don' t show any signs of slowing down. Check out their newest release "Bleeding Hearts In Bloom" on their bandcamp page. Taboo Blah Blah performing "Lost" live at Mary's Place in Rockford, IL. Taboo Blah Blah performing "Escalator" live at Mary
Chicago band Pelafina joined us in Studio A this week and gave an explosive performance. Hear their full set and interview here on Sessions from Studio A. Hear more from Pelafina at their Bandcamp and Facebook pages. Pelafina performing "How Many Raindrops" in WNIJ's Studio A. Pelafina performing "Visitation Dreams" in WNIJ's Studio A.
The Perrilles Project was formed by jazz musicians who met while attending NIU School of Music. Check out their live set, recorded at The House Cafe in DeKalb, as well as an interview with drummer and bandleader Paul Perrilles. Find out more about The Perrilles Project at their Facebook page and check out their EP on Bandcamp .
Katie Belle & The Belle Rangers perform live at Uptown Grill in LaSalle, IL. Katie Belle & The Belle Rangers (or KBBR) is a roots-rock band whose big sound is making them heard across Illinois. Find out more about the band at their website and Facebook page.
Sessions from Studio A - Rodrigo Villanueva Quartet Rodrigo Villanueva and his band, comprised of NIU students and faculty, performed during our Listener Appreciation Night here in Studio A. You can find more from Rodrigo at his website and Facebook page.
The Darling Suns perform "Wash Your Blues Away" in WNIJ's Studio A. An indie band from the Chicago area, The Darling Suns recently released their debut EP in 2018 and show no signs of slowing down. Hear their full performance and interview on this week's Sessions from Studio A. Find out more about The Darling Suns on their website and Facebook page.
Eddie B. Smooth performs "Sneaky" in WNIJ's Studio. Smooth jazz group Eddie B. Smooth recently joined us in Studio A. Hear them play some slow, soulful tunes as well as some upbeat covers of a few jazz standards. Find out more about Eddie B. Smooth on Facebook and Reverbnation .
Raye Zaragoza took time out of her busy tour schedule to perform some songs live with us in WNIJ's Studio A. Find out more about Raye Zaragoza on her Website and Facebook .
Long-Shot performs live in WNIJ's Studio A. Find Long-Shot online at ReverbNation or on Facebook .
Lehto & Wright performs in WNIJ's Studio A. Find the music of Lehto & Wright online .
Find Blue Dream online .
Olivia Dvorak performs "Siren's Call" in WNIJ's Studio A. Olivia Dvorak performs "Drown it all in Whiskey" in WNIJ's Studio A. Find Olivia's music at her website .
