Local Live – WFHB

On May 4th, Wreckers of Romance joined us in the Local Live Lounge for a fabulous session. Around here, we like to call them the Rockers of Romance — and honestly, the costumes alone are swoon-worthy. Beyond the style, the band brought a fun, lively set that made this one a blast to have in …

A big thanks to Lennon Beasley for performing in the Local Live Lounge on April 27th! You can check out his latest — his 76th album, Boots and Jeans Weekend Boulevard 2 — on SoundCloud. And be sure to give “Radio Station (WFHB)” a listen, too. It’s a classic, and we appreciate the tribute. Host: …

A big Local Live thanks to Twice Dark for taking over the Lounge on 4/20.  We got a sneak peek at the forthcoming EP Welcome to the Night Show — dark, pulsing, and a little hypnotic — plus a preview of the first single “Savage Media,” out everywhere 5/8. Catch Twice Dark at The Bishop …

A big thanks to Matt Lundquist of Deep Country Dream for supporting the WFHB Spring Fund Drive and bringing some seriously good original songs into the Local Live Lounge. One of those sets that just settles into the room — easy, thoughtful, and really well played. You can catch him at Bloomington Farm Stop Collective …

A big Local Live thanks to The Mingledees — Christy Crandall and Sharla June — for joining us on April 6. They treated us to a set of finely crafted songs and standout musicianship, making for a warm and memorable session. You can catch Sharla June performing on April 14 at Sleepers Bar as part …

Thanks to Early Grey for joining us in the Local Live Lounge on March 9. After multiple weather-related reschedules, we were especially glad to finally have them in the studio. They brought a set of original songs, along with plenty of talent and good vibes — well worth the wait! Give the session a listen …

Big thanks to Tipa Tipo for bringing sweet grooves to the Local Live Lounge on 3/30. Fresh off an official SXSW appearance, they shared a few songs from their delicious 2024 album Cintas, with a new single on the way at the end of April. We are so happy to have them in Bloomington! Host: …

Gusto Crux joined us in the LL Lounge on March 26th! They sure know how to play music and spin tales!! You can catch up with the mysterious duo on Friday, April 3rd, 6-8 pm at Food Truck Friday at Switchyard Park.  Enjoy this session! Host: Nicki Seven Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Session Engineers: Silver …

On February 23rd, we welcomed Cattle Cult into the Local Live Lounge — and yeah, their sound is as wild as it sounds. Imagine if Tammy Wynette and Fugazi somehow collided — that’s the entry point. From there, it turns into their own cowpoke–cowfolk–cowpunk thing that completely took over the room. Big thanks to them …

On February 9, we had a great night in the studio with The Spatulas. Their new single “Flowers” dropped the same week as the session, and they gave us a strong preview of what’s ahead as they gear up for the release of their album A Blue Dot this May. You can catch them live …

On 2/2/26 Local Live was proud to welcome Griffy for a truly special session — the first Local Live in our newly renovated studio! It felt especially right to have Griffy help break the room in, given their long and ongoing history with WFHB. They first performed live on WFHB back in 1993, broadcasting from …

A big Local Live thanks to Sound Weasel for kicking off the 2026 season on January 12 with great music and the shenanigans we’ve come to know and love (we’re all weasels, right?). The session featured songs from their self-titled album, brand new material, and a standout Dylan cover, all sounding right at home in …

A big Local Live thanks to Spaghetti Midwestern for putting a wrap on the 2025 Local Live season! They brought the goods — cowpunk, spunk, and some seriously purrfect fashion — and sent us out on a high note. Do yourself a favor and check out this session. It’s a fun one. Host: Nicki Seven …

A big Local Live thanks to Winfield Hudson for joining us on December 22, 2025. It’s always great to catch up with our talented friends from Bedford, and this session was no exception. The band shared new music during their set — songs that will be available in 2026 across all the usual platforms. Until …

Local Live was thrilled to host the supremely talented Low Landers on December 8, 2025. The session featured new songs slated for release in 2026, offering an early look at what’s ahead from one of our favorite voices around here. In the meantime, you can dig into Low Landers’ 2025 debut album Them Ole Hounds, …

Paul Bertsch and his band joined us for Local Live on December 1, 2025, bringing a deep sense of history — and a lot of heart — into the Firehouse. The group first played together at Dunn Meadow back in 1987, and they’ve been making great music together ever since! The session was a reminder …

Zillafyde tore it up at the Firehouse during their Local Live session on December 15, 2025. The band played songs from their new album Burden, released the very same day as the session — a perfectly timed celebration of the record. If this performance is any indication, their upcoming show at The Bishop on February …

A huge Local Live thanks to El Defe for a really special session on November 4, 2025. After spending two years living in Bloomington and just days before heading back to Uruguay, this performance carried extra weight. The session closed with “Home Way from Home,” co-written with Ana Grundel, a perfect way to wrap both …

CJ Reichard joined us for Local Live on November 17, 2025 bringing her thoughtful songwriting and calm, grounded presence into the Firehouse. The session offered a great snapshot of her work as a songwriter and performer. In 2025, CJ released the EP “Pretty Happy as a Pessimist”, along with the single “Gingko In Tokyo,” which …

Bloomington band Just Penelope joined us for Local Live on November 3,2025 for a session that felt like a real moment of momentum. We heard their debut single “June, July,” and the band delivered the radio premiere of “Be Gentle” on the eve of its release. Host Nicki Seven chatted with the band about their …

Big Local Live thanks to Tortilla Jackson for an incredible session on September 8th, 2025. This eight-member band is a true collective of top-notch musicians, filling the Firehouse with some of the best Latin jazz we’ve ever heard in the studio. Dynamic, joyful, and locked in from start to finish — this is one you …

High Street Jack joined us for Local Live on October 20,2025, bringing their modern classic rock sound into the Firehouse. The band describes their music like this: “Imagine if your favorite ’70s rock band had grown up listening to the music of the ’80s and ’90s, as well as everything that came before that. It …

Big Local Live thanks to Micah McCauley and accompanist John Mansfield for joining us live on October 27, 2025. The session featured songs from Micah’s album Mai Ka, along with new material from a forthcoming project, giving listeners an early look at what’s next. WFHB Production Team: Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Host: Nicki Seven Session …

Thank you to Jeff Cannon for joining us in the WFHB studio for a Local Live session on September 29. The set offered a special look at what Jeff has been working on lately, featuring brand-new songs alongside material drawn from a musical he is currently writing. The session felt both intimate and exploratory. We’re …

Big Local Live thanks to Jeff Shew & The Late Night Crew for a fantastic Fall Fund Drive 2025 performance on September 15. The band brought a tight, confident set into the Firehouse, sounding every bit as strong live as they do on record. Their new album, Ghost, released in August, has been getting a …

A big thanks to Marc Haggerty for joining us on August 4 for a standout Local Live session. Marc played a handful of his own songs and also paid homage to a few of his favorite artists who have called Bloomington home, giving the set a real sense of place and history. WFHB Production Team: …

Local Live welcomed Bloomington singer-songwriter Jared Spoonmore on August 18 for a stripped-down acoustic set.  Hosted by Nicki Seven, it was a simple setup that let the songs do the work — exactly what we love about Local Live.  Check out this session! WFHB Production Team: Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Host: Nicki Seven Session Engineers: …

Another excellent Local Live is in the books — this time featuring the singular, soft-lit world of Vollmar, who brought super cool music and a deeply chill vibe to the Firehouse on August 11, 2025. Vollmar is the long-running project of Justin Vollmar, a cornerstone of Bloomington’s DIY and experimental folk scene. His music blends …

Another fabulous Local Live session for your listening pleasure. We loved having Liv La Fluv and Bobcat Opossum bring such effortless harmonies, sweet energy, and deeply good vibes into the Firehouse. Their session on July 21, 2025 was a reminder of what makes our local scene so special — artists connecting in real time, blending …

  Bloomington singer-songwriter Jon Manners joined us in the studio on July 7th for a heartfelt and engaging Local Live session. Hosted by Nicki Seven, the session featured an intimate conversation with Jon about his music, songwriting process, and the inspiration behind his work. They also talked about his upcoming performance at Juniper Art Gallery, …

On June 23rd, Local Live welcomed Deep Country Dream into the Firehouse! The band shared songs from their forthcoming album Lost Roads, due out this fall. It was a night filled with rich melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and a taste of what’s to come from their forthcoming release. WFHB Production Team: Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Host: …

On Monday, June 9th, Local Live served up something special with Bloomington’s own Too Many Cooks! The band sizzled on stage, delivering a performance that was nothing short of delicious. We were especially excited to have our beloved engineer, Marcus Drolet, step out from behind the board to join in the fun on Local Live! …

On Monday, June 2nd, Bloomington all-star band King Bee and the Stingers brought the house down on Local Live—nearly blowing the roof off! Their set was razor-sharp, brimming with energy, and a masterclass in musicianship. Don’t miss this electrifying session and conversation! WFHB Production Team: Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Host: Steve Philbeck Session Engineers: Silver …

On Monday, May 19th, shimmering alt pop artist Lenox Monroe joined us for Local Live for the last time – because Lenox is moving on from Bloomington.  We hope she’ll stay in touch and visit!  Check out this stunner of a session! WFHB Production Team: Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Host: Nicki Seven Session Engineers: Silver …

On Monday, May 5th, 2025, we had a great Local Live session with garage rock band, Rearview Rhonda! They played all new songs, each one as good as the last. Get ready to ROCK. WFHB Production Team: Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Host: Nicki Seven Session Engineers: Silver Coulter, Marcus Drolet, Richard Jermain Post-Production Engineer: Chama …

On Monday, May 12th, 2025, we had a great Local Live session with Gravy Bird flying over to the station. This talented trio knows how to perform and have fun! WFHB Production Team: Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Host: Nicki Seven Session Engineers: Alex Hammel and Marcus Drolet Post-Production Engineer: Chama Henry

On Monday, April 28th, 2025, we had a great Local Live session, the Spring Fund Drive Edition, with West Fork Revival.  Host Nicki Seven talked to the band about making music, songwriting, and the importance of Community Radio! We had a few technical difficulties with our host mic but the band sounded great. Don’t miss …

On Monday, April 14th, 2025, we welcomed local band, Splattertones who sounded amazing on Local Live, playing songs from their new album, “Vol 1, Music of Jon Scott”. It’s an amazing project full of heart and it truly comes through each one of these accomplished musicians! We’re glad to know they are continuing their work …

On Monday April 21st we welcomed Ray Major to perform on Local Live. This lifelong musician had the music and the storytelling to keep us entertained! It was fun when he caught up with Silver Coulter, a former student, and engineer on this session. Additional thanks to engineer Richard Jermain and host/coordinator Nicki Seven. WFHB …

On Monday, March 31st, 2025, Local Live welcomed mourning star! The whole studio was buzzing with their energetic sound. They chatted with host, Nicki Seven about their regional tour, Culture Shock, and more!  We are excited to see what this young band does next! WFHB Production Team: Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Host: Nicki Seven Session …

On Monday, March 24th, 2025, Local Live welcomed the Sleeping Trees! They played a selection of songs from their premier album “All in Motion”, the number one album at WFHB the week of the session.  Don’t sleep on this session!! (see what we did there?) WFHB Production Team: Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Host: Nicki Seven …

  On Monday, March 17th, 2025, Local Live welcomed the The U-Station Agents!  The U-Station Agents chatted with host, Stee Philbeck and shared music from their new album, “Its All Good”, an apropos title indeed! WFHB Production Team: Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Host: Steve Philbeck Session Engineers: Alex Hammel and Marcus Drolet Post-Production Engineer: Chama …

On Monday, March 10th, 2025, Local Live welcomed the multi-talented and versatile, Silver Coulter!  Silver is a dedicated WFHB volunteer and he had to take the night off of engineering and hosting to perform! Check out his great session. WFHB Production Team: Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Host: Steve Philbeck Session Engineers: Alex Hammel and Marcus …

On Monday, March 3rd, 2025, Local Live had a great time hosting the prolific and talented singer-songwriter Mia Fisher! WFHB Production Team: Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Host: Nicki Seven Session Engineers: Alex Hammel and Marcus Drolet Post-Production Engineer: Chama Henry

On Monday, February 24th, 2025, The Blankenship Band joined us on Local Live! What a talented and fun group of musicians! WFHB Production Team: Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Host: Nicki Seven Session Engineers: Alex Hammel and Silver Coulter Post-Production Engineer: Chama Henry

On February 17th, 2025, Bloomington jazz quartet, Pangaea Sky joined us for Local Live!  Listen to embark on a musical journey through space and time.  Check out the conversation with host, Nicki Seven and hear them perform live in the studio! WFHB Production Team: Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Host: Nicki Seven Session Engineers: Alex Hammel …

On March 20th, 2024 The Ben Cartha Fowler Project joined us for a Local Live Remote broadcast performance at the Switchyard House Show venue. Production Team: Venue Sound Engineer: Jared Coyle Broadcast Engineer/Host: Jar Turner  Post-Production by Audrey Ouillette

On Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, local band Zillafyde joined us for a Local Live in-studio interview and performance. Check out their conversation with host, Nicki Seven and hear them perform live in the studio! Production team: Host: Nicki Seven Engineers: Chama Henry and Alex Hamel Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Post-production by Chama Henry

On February 14, 2024, J.C. Clements (with The Hammer and The Hatchet) joined us for a Local Live in-studio interview and performance. Production team: Host: Cindy Brubaker Engineers: Chama Henry and Alex Hamel Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Post-production by Chama Henry

On January 31, 2024, CLIFFS joined us for a Local Live in-studio interview and performance. Production team: Host: Cindy Brubaker Engineers: Alyssa Gray, Chama Henry, and Alex Hamel Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Post-production by Chama Henry