Jazz Salon at PianoForte
(2008-08-14)
Jazz Salon at PianoForte features live piano concerts recorded at PianoForte's showroom on Michigan Avenue and is produced by The PianoForte Foundation thanks to a grant by The Boeing Company. Jazz Salon airs exclusively on WDCB Sundays from 6 to 7 p.m.
Putumayo World Music Hour
(2008-08-12)
Hosted by Putumayo's CEO and Founder Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth, the Putumayo World Music Hour is a weekly journey through the music of many different cultures, featuring appealing and accessible songs that are "guaranteed to make you feel good!" Playlists include well-known names like Bob Marley, Sting, Loreena McKennitt, and Santana, along with exceptional, underexposed international artists. Putumayo World Music Hour is sponsored by Ten Thousand Villages in Glen Ellyn.
September 2008 Schedule (2008-08-11)
Here is an abbreviated schedule of programs for which we have weekly topics/guests. This page should be able to be printed.
Folk Sampler
(2008-08-11)
Folk music touches people in many different ways, some emotionally and some cerebrally. FOLK SAMPLER does both with a nice mix of folk styles.
Beale Street Caravan
(2008-08-11)
Produced by the Memphis-based Blues Foundation, BEALE STREET CARAVAN features blues performances recorded at festivals and clubs, as well as interviews of various blues musicians by well-known blues personalities.
Midwest Ballroom
(2008-08-11)
Midwest Ballroom is hosted by John Russell, noted author and authority on Midwest ballroom orchestras from both the present and past. In this two hour program, you'll hear music from these dance bands, as well as a five-minute weekly feature highlighting a musician from ballroom history, John's featured "song of the week", and "sounds bites" from archived interviews.
Chuck Schaden's Those Were the Days
(2008-08-11)
WDCB is very pleased to be the radio home for "Those Were the Days" with Radio Hall of Fame member Chuck Schaden. This program that has played a prominent role in Chicago's radio history for more than 35 years. Drawing from his vast library of material each Saturday, Chuck presents old-time radio classics as he broadcasts live from the WDCB studios.
Tent Show Radio
(2008-08-11)
Tent Show Radio showcases live performances from Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua. Featuring Big Top's Artistic Director, Warren Nelson, the Blue Canvas Orchestra, and nationally and regionally renowned performers, Tent Show Radio is heard weekly on public radio stations across the country.Each week features a different live performance from Big Top Chautauqua's summer season of concerts. Tune into Tent Show Radio - Mondays at 10 p.m. - and bring Big Top Chautauqua into your home!
Folk Festival
(2008-08-11)
"Folk Festival" is a mix of traditional and contemporary folk, along with cross-over styles and folk-related music, such as celtic, country, bluegrass, blues, cajun, folk-rock, and Americana. "Folk Festival" will include entertaining themed shows and occasionally present studio guests or taped interviews. A specialized "Folk Calendar" will be presented on each edition.
American Routes
(2008-08-11)
Hosted by Nick Spitzer, American Routes covers the vast American musical landscape, spanning genres and eras: From Aretha Franklin to George Jones, Los Lobos to Howlin' Wolf, Count Basie to Beck.
Dialogue
(2008-08-11)
Structural and historical aspects of issues, rather than straight news analysis, are the basis of DIALOGUE. This perspective distinguishes it from other broadcasts dealing with the effects of major issues on foreign countries.
etown
(2008-08-11)
Taped before a live studio audience in Boulder (Colorado), etown delivers the perfect mix of music, information and interviews. This one-hour variety show features musicians from all areas of acoustic music and is hosted by Nick Forster, formerly of the progressive bluegrass band Hot Rize.
American Backroads
(2008-08-11)
Hosted by Greg Easterling, American Backroads combines folk, country, blues and roots-rock from the '50s through the '90s to create an aural portrait of American music.
Riverwalk Jazz
(2008-08-11)
Hosted by David Holt and Jim Cullum, RIVERWALK JAZZ celebrates the lives and music of America's top jazz musicians, past and present. Each week, The Jim Cullum Jazz Band salutes these jazz pioneers in live performances featuring classic jazz and swing music, as well as fascinating stories that bring to life remarkable moments in the history of jazz.
WDCB News: Podcasts and Blog (2008-07-01)
New Blog Entry Posted: 8/4/08
Some of WDCB's news programming is also available via podcast, and the news department has recently added a daily blog?
Mountain Stage
(2008-05-11)
Hosted by Larry Groce, MOUNTAIN STAGE presents an array of intelligent, contemporary music seasoned with traditional and grass-roots musicians. You'll enjoy the live-performance setting that is popular, accessible and unpretentious. This weekly two-hour program is produced by West Virginia Public Radio.
WDCB Winter Gala (2008-03-03)
... a great success. We'd like to thank all who attended, and all who supported our event by donationg raffle and/or silent auction items. We'd especially like to thank our sponsors!
Sports Doctor
(2008-01-14)
"Sports Doctor" Dr. Bob Weil, a sports podiatrist, and host Chris Fox share tips and information from Dr. Weil's medical experience, with plenty of input from special guests who contribute as experts on that week's topic. This program focuses on practical information for everyone from children and young adults involved in athletics, to the everyday or occasional adult athlete.
River City Folk
(2008-01-12)
This 60-minute show features interviews and folk music. RIVER CITY FOLK is hosted by Tom May, a well-known singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Fall Pledge Drive
(2007-09-28)
Thank you for supporting WDCB during our Fall Pledge Drive.
Our goal was $150,000...
...and we made it!
Pledge Tally:
2,054 pledges for $151,781
THANK YOU!
(last updated 10 a.m. on 10/9/07)
It's not too late. If you haven't become a Friend of WDCB, make a web contribution using our secure pledge page. Just click on the "pledge" link above. Thank You!
Spring Pledge Drive (2007-03-15)
Thank you for supporting WDCB during our Spring Pledge Drive.
Our goal was $150,000!
We made it!
Final Pledge Tally:
2,172 pledges for $159,568
THANK YOU!
(last updated noon on 3/26/07)
It's not too late to give!
Make a web contribution using our secure pledge page. Just click on the "pledge" link above. Thank You!
Rules for Public Radio Takes You Places Sweepstakes (2007-03-10)
One Grand Prize winner will receive a package for two participants: two round-trip coach-class airfares to San Antonio, TX to attend taping of PRI's "Riverwalk Jazz"; one double room for two nights at a hotel chosen by the sponsor or the sponsor's agent in that designated city.
Chicago Jazz 'Giant' Eldee Young Will Be Missed (2007-02-18)
Eldee Young - Chicago's beloved bass player - passes at 71 in Thailand.
WDCB Winter Gala/FundraiserDinner & Big Band Dance
(2007-02-15)
Almost 450 persons had a wonderful time at our annual WDCB Winter Gala/Fundraiser - Dinner & Big Band Dance, with dancing to the John Burnett Orchestra...
WTTW profiles WDCB Public Radio (2007-01-22)
See the video of the WDCB feature on WTTW. Thanks to "Chicago Tonight" and producer Marc Vitali!