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Firehouse Sessions – WFHB
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Firehouse Sessions bring you the best local, national and international musical acts for intimate performances and exclusive interviews.
Episodes
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Kaycie Satterfield
We welcomed LA-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Kaycie Satterfield to WFHB on August 3, 2026, ahead of her show at The Blockhouse that night. Blending fuzzy indie rock, dream pop, and plenty of guitar-driven noise, Kaycie released her latest EP, 444 Angels, on Earth Libraries in 2025. A…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Greg Mendez
Philadelphia songwriter Greg Mendez returned to the WFHB Firehouse studio on June 15th, 2026, ahead of his show that night at The Bishop with Scarlet Rae. Mendez joined WFHB Music Director and Firehouse Session Producer Abby Noroozi for an intimate live performance and conversation about his new...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Molly’s Midnight Villains
Louisville, KY duo Molly’s Midnight Villains joined us in the Firehouse studio on May 29th for a great session with host Nicki Seven. Between live performances, they talked songwriting, their particular brand of witchy folk rock, and wandered into some woo-woo territory along the way. A really…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Tre. Charles
We rang in the new year with a WFHB Firehouse Session featuring Tre. Charles on January 29th! Hosted by our General Manager Jar Turner, this first session of the year took place in the air room while our main studio was under renovation. The close, pared-down setting gave the session an intimate...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Case Oats
On May 21, 2026, Chicago alt-country band Case Oats stopped by the WFHB Firehouse ahead of their show that night at The Bishop. Led by Casey Gomez Walker and featuring Spencer Tweedy (drums), Max Subar (guitar and pedal steel), Jason Ashworth (bass), and Scott Daniel (fiddle), the band joined us...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: The Matriarch
There was something especially meaningful about welcoming The Matriarch to the WFHB Firehouse studio on April 24, 2026. Though now based in Chicago, the band first came together in Bloomington—making this session feel a bit like a homecoming. Hosted by Adriane Pontecorvo, the session featured...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Colton Bowlin
Kentucky singer-songwriter Colton Bowlin stopped by the Firehouse on May 7, 2026 for a special session hosted by Nicki Seven, ahead of his show that night at The Bluebird opening for Benjamin Tod. Fresh off the release of his new album, Grandpa’s Mill, Bowlin brought his raw, heartfelt…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Bartees Strange
We were thrilled to have Bartees Strange in the Firehouse on November 4th for a strikingly intimate in-studio session hosted by Abby Noroozi. Known for bending genres with fearless creativity, Bartees brought a deeply personal set that blended vulnerability, grit, and the boundary-pushing sound...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Gladie
Philadelphia band Gladie joined us for a Firehouse Session on April 28, 2026 ahead of their show that night at The Bishop. To help save their voice for the show, singer Augusta “Gus” Koch skipped the live performance — so instead, host Ahmed al-Awadi sat down with the band for a fun conversation...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Jennifer Femme
We had Jennifer Femme in the studio on March 26th ahead of their show that night at The Backdoor — a Chicago-based, genre-fluid band pulling from jazz, folk, and indie, built around songwriter Alexis Kellogg and a rotating group of collaborators. The session felt especially close to home — WFHB’s...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Hatchie
We loved having Hatchie in the studio for a Firehouse Session recorded on April 11th ahead of her headlining set at WIUX’s Culture Shock. It landed right in the middle of our Spring Fund Drive, so we pre-recorded and aired it on April 20th — still felt immediate, still felt special. Hatchie — the...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Sword II
On February 27th, WFHB welcomed Sword II to the studio for a Firehouse Session! The buzzy Atlanta indie rock band stopped by ahead of their show that night at The Bishop, giving listeners a chance to hear songs from their new amazing new album “Electric Hour” up close and learn more about the…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Wendy Eisenberg
Our Firehouse Session with Wendy Eisenberg is up now! They joined us on 4/2/26 ahead of their show at The Blockhouse with Branches and Busman’s Holiday — and just a day before their self-titled album “Wendy Eisenberg” dropped via Indianapolis based label, Joyful Noise. It was a beautiful session...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Buffalo Nichols & Sunny War
We were thrilled to welcome Buffalo Nichols and Sunny War into the Firehouse on September 4th for an unforgettable in-studio session hosted by Abby Noroozi. Two of the most compelling voices in modern roots music, Nichols and War brought a mix of blues, folk, and raw emotional power that filled…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Minot
On October 1st, 2025, Minot came through the Firehouse and played a some songs for us. The Missoula, Montana band leans into a lo-fi, pop-tinged garage punk sound—scrappy, catchy, and very DIY. Check out these songs and get ready to rock! Host: Ahmed al-Awadi Producer: Abby Noroozi Engineer…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Palmyra
On September 29, 2025, we had Virginia-based Americana/Folk Rock trio Palmyra in the studio for a Firehouse Session—and it was a really good one. The conversation felt easy and genuine, and the band sounded great in the room. Unfortunately, we did run into some technical issues, so we weren’t…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Daniel Villarreal
We took the Firehouse on the road for this one. Chicago drummer and composer Daniel Villarreal joined us live from The Orbit Room on September 10th, 2025 during our Fall Fund Drive. Hosted by Adriane Pontecorvo in front of a room full of WFHB volunteers, the whole thing felt really special. A…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Ione
We welcomed Chicago-based Ione into the WFHB studio for a Firehouse Session on February 25, 2026, ahead of her show that night at Orbit Room with The Knee-Hi’s. This marked the first Firehouse Session in our newly renovated studio — and it couldn’t have been a better way to break it in. The set…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
We welcomed The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band to the WFHB studio for a Firehouse Session on November 3, 2025, ahead of their show on November 8th at The Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Hosted by Nicki Seven, the session dove into their latest album Honeysuckle, life on the road, the writing process…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Nick Shoulders
We were thrilled to host a Firehouse Session with Nick Shoulders on November 23, 2025, ahead of his show that night at The Bluebird. Hosted by Abby Noroozi, the session was a deep, joyful dive into tradition, experimentation, and possibility. A singer, whistler, yodeler, and visionary country...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Shadowlands
We were honored to host a Firehouse Session with Shadowlands on September 30, 2025, featuring John Raymond and S. Carey. It was instant goosebumps — the kind of session that quietly takes over the room. Bloomington-based, John Raymond is an associate professor of music (jazz studies: trumpet) at...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Giant Day
The Firehouse welcomed Giant Day on November 15, 2025 for a very cool session ahead of their stunning show at The Orbit Room that night. Part of the extended Elephant 6 Collective family, the duo brought something special into the room. Experimental without losing the thread, packed with pop…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Erica Dawn Lyle
We welcomed artist and political activist Erica Dawn Lyle into the Firehouse on November 14, 2025 for her second visit to the station — and her first-ever Firehouse Session. What unfolded was unlike anything we’ve hosted before. Experimental, improvisational, and completely unguarded, the session...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Esther Rose
We loved welcoming Esther Rose back into the Firehouse on October 19, 2025 for her second visit — her first was way back in 2019. The New Mexico–based artist played songs from her incredible 2025 album Want, filling the studio with warmth, wit, and that unmistakable Esther Rose ease. Playful…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Caley Conway
We were thrilled to welcome Caley Conway into the WFHB studio for a Firehouse Session on September 23, just ahead of her show that night at Orbit Room. The session offered an intimate glimpse into Conway’s songwriting — emotionally direct, quietly powerful, and delivered with a presence that...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Delaney Bailey
We wrapped up our 2025 Firehouse Sessions with a bang on December 3rd, welcoming Delaney Bailey to WFHB for the final session of the year — and going out with a full band felt exactly right. This was easily one of the coolest sessions of the year. Delaney and her band showed up locked in …
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Bonny Light Horseman
Our Firehouse Session with Bonny Light Horseman on September 12th was nothing short of magical. The trio — known for their stunning harmonies, expansive folk vision, and rare musical chemistry — joined us for an in-studio performance that felt intimate, generous, and deeply human. Hosted by Abby...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Gordi
On July 30, WFHB welcomed Gordi, the Australian folktronica artist also known as Sophie Payten, for a Firehouse Session. In this special acoustic solo session, Gordi stripped her songs down to their core, showcasing the intimacy and honesty at the heart of her music. Host Adriane Pontecorvo…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Sam Amidon
On June 26, WFHB welcomed experimental folk musician Sam Amidon into the studio for a Firehouse Session. Host Abby Noroozi sat down with Sam to talk about his new album Salt River, growing up steeped in folk traditions in his home state of Vermont, and his life now in London. Sam shared stories...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Blue Cactus
On June 13, WFHB welcomed Blue Cactus into the studio for a Firehouse Session ahead of their show that night at The Orbit Room. The North Carolina duo joined host Abby Noroozi to talk about their new album BELIEVER, collaborating with Nashville songwriter Erin Rae, their roots in the Carolina…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Good Flying Birds
On September 7, WFHB welcomed Kellen and Steph of Good Flying Birds for a Firehouse Session ahead of their show that night at The Bishop with Dummy. Hosted by Ahmed al-Awadi, the session featured a conversation about the band’s exciting signing to Car Park Records, their new album Tallulah’s…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Tobacco City
On Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, we welcomed Chicago based cosmic country band, Tobacco City. Music Director and Host, Abby Noroozi chatted with Chris Coleslaw and Lexi Goddard about their new stunner of an album, Horses. They also chatted about influences, touring, Jason Molina, and the best part...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Kirsten Peckham
On June 21, 2025, we welcomed Louisville-based, Crush Grove artist Kirsten Peckham in for a Firehouse Session, accompanied by Greg Moore, ahead of her show that night at The Orbit Room. The recording starts a little late, but the performance was far too good not to share — a heartfelt set that...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Lily Seabird
On June 11, 2025, we welcomed Lily Seabird in for a Firehouse Session! She performed songs from her critically acclaimed album Trash Mountain, showcasing her raw, emotional vocals and fearless songwriting. In their conversation, Lily opened up about growing up in Vermont, the realities of…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Elizabeth Moen
On Saturday, May 17th, 2025, we hosted the third installment of our Cosmic Songwriter Firehouse Sessions, welcoming Chicago-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Elizabeth Moen, joined by Gus Martini. Host Abby Noroozi sat down with Elizabeth to talk about her songwriting, growing up in Iowa…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Cash Langdon
On Monday, June 2nd, 2025, we were thrilled to welcome Birmingham-based indie rock artist and songwriter Cash Langdon for a WFHB Firehouse Session. Joined by host Ahmed Al-Awadi, Cash discussed the inspiration and meaning behind the new album “Dogs”- diving into its title’s deeper significance....
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Tommy Prine
On Thursday, May, 15th, 2025 we had our second in our series of Cosmic Songwriter Firehouse Sessions! We were thrilled to welcome Nashville, TN native, singer songwriter, Tommy Prine into the studio. Host, Abby Noroozi and Tommy chatted about songwriting, his 2023 debut album “This Far South”,...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Dallas Ugly
On Saturday, May, 24th, 2025 we welcomed back Nashville, TN based indie rock band, Dallas Ugly. The band played some songs live in the studio from their fantastic new album, See Me Now and chatted it up with host, Nicki Seven. They talked about songwriting, thetouring, Nashville, and more! Enjoy...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Sierra Hull
On Monday, April, 21st, 2025 we welcomed two time Grammy nominated artist and mandolin virtuoso, Sierra Hull. Sierra and Music Director and Host, Abby Noroozi chatted about the new album, A Tip Toe High Wire and self releasing after being on Rounder Records since she was 13. They chatted about...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Sam Moss
On Wednesday, May, 14th, 2025 we had our first in our series of Cosmic Songwriter Firehouse Sessions! We were excited to welcome singer songwriter from Virginia, Sam Moss into the studio. Host, Spence Taylor and Sam chatted about songwriting, performing, the new album “Swimming” and recording at...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Merce Lemon & Fust
On Sunday, April, 13th, 2025 we had a very special 2 for 1 session with Pittsburgh singer songwriter, Merce Lemon and North Carolina alt country band, Fust. We packed so many people into our production room and we had great conversations about songwriting, touring, influences, SXSW, Merce growing...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Sam Blasucci
On Monday, April, 14th, 2025 we welcomed Sam Blasucci and his band to the Firehouse. Sam is best known as one half of Mapache, a Southern California roots-rock duo just as instantly recognizable for their elegant, intertwined guitar parts as they are for their devoted, Nudie-Suit wearing fanbase....
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: The Namby Pamby
On Monday, April, 21st, 2025 we welcomed Fort Wayne, IN indie rock trio, The Namby Pamby back to the Firehouse. This is their second Firehouse Session at WFHB, the first one being in December of 2023! We chatted about their new self-released sophomore album, The Birds Aren’t Migrating Like…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Diles Que No Me Maten
On Monday, April, 7th, 2025 we started the day with Mexico City based indie rock band, Diles Que No Me Maten! Due to travel, they were unable to make it to the studio the day before for their scheduled session. Instead, they woke up early after their fantastic show at The Bishop and came in …
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Oldstar
On Friday, March, 14th, 2025 we welcomed country rock band, Oldstar in for a Firehouse Session! Oldstar is a dynamic bootgaze band hailing originally from the Florida Panhandle and driven by the creative energy of Zane McLaughlin. In this session, Zane and Music Director/Host, Abby Noroozi…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Half Gringa
On Saturday, March, 8th, 2025 we welcomed Isabel Olive and her Chicago based project, Half Gringa. Half Gringa creates music informed by contemporary indie-rock + Latin American and Midwestern folk. In this session, Izzy and host/Music Director, Abby Noroozi, chatted about the concept and the...
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Billy Fortune
On Tuesday, February, 19th, 2025 we welcomed Cincinnati, OH based alt country artist, Billy Fortune! We chatted about his new album “Be Sincere” out on Hum Drum Press, the show at The Buskirk Chumley, growing up listening to country music, songwriting, and shooting your shot. This was such a…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Grace Leckey & Jessie Bitner
On Tuesday, February, 4th, 2025 we welcomed New York City based roots duo, Grace Leckey and Jessie Bitner! We chatted about their Bloomington connection, working on new music, living in NYC, their childhood influences and more! This was our very first session of 2025 and it was a gorgeous one!...
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HOLA BLOOMINGTON – Maru Products Bloomington (Maru Products Artisanal Bakery & More)
En este episodio recibimos a Maru Makabé, originaria de Venezuela, quien nos comparte su experiencia sobre su emprendimiento en Bloomington de comida y repostería venezolana a través de su restaurante y panadería “Maru Products Artisanal Bakery & More”. También la pueden encontrar en Facebook…
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FIREHOUSE SESSION: Laney Jones and the Spirits
On June 21st, 2024, Nashville (TN)-based band Laney Jones and the Spirits joined us for a live interview and performance before their show at the Orbit Room. It was incredible session! They rocked the Firehouse in a big way and we can’t wait to see what’s next for this band. WFHB Production Team:...
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Firehouse Sessions bring you the best local, national and international musical acts for intimate performances and exclusive interviews.
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