2018-07

07-29-18 Radio Personality Larry King - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Larry King, on air personality of WCRI's Classical Network. We'll talk about his recent trip to Europe and listen to music that was written in some of the places he visited. For more information about Larry you can go to our web site www.classical959.com ​

07-27-18 Trombonist J.J. Johnson - Jazz After Dinner

On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features trombonist J.J. Johnson.

07-07-18 The Wine Store/Warehouse Beer, Wine, & Liquor 2018 - The 95.9 Company Break

This month on The 95.9 Company Break we talk with Frank & Donna Celico about The Wine Store Warehouse and their recent trip to Denver, CO to attend the Beverage Dynamics Annual Retailers Convention. The Wine Store received a repeat "Retailer of the Year" award in a national competition. A result of their attendance at the convention is the creation of a new in-store customer information center featuring promotions, current specials, and unique events. You can even find out what Donna focuses on in her monthly radio commercials on WCRI. The Wine Store Warehouse is a family owned business, serving Westerly, Rhode Island, and the surrounding community for over 30 years. They strive to provide their customers with an unrivaled shopping experience. Looking for a bottle of wine to enjoy with dinner? Planning a drink menu for an event? Their knowledgeable staff and extensive inventory will always ensure that your needs are met. Call 401-596-6160. The Wine Store, Route 1, Westerly. Look for the giant wine bottle!
 

07-04-18 The 4th of July on WCRI featuring The Chorus of Westerly 2018 - WCRI Special Programming

In this special program host Mike Maino speaks with The Chorus of Westerly music director Andrew Howell about the chorus performances since last July 4th as well as what's ahead for the chorus. As a both a performing arts organization and the owners of a performing arts center (the George Kent Performance Hall), the Chorus of Westerly’s primary reasons for existence are to perform, present, and offer great musical performances and educational programs to the greater Westerly community, Rhode Island, and southeastern Connecticut. For more information on The Chorus of Westerly visit www.chorusofwesterly.org

07-20-18 Bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen - Jazz After Dinner

On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features Bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen.

07-22-18 Theatre by the Sea-Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is the subject of this week's program with Marie Eife and Luke Steinhauer, two of the stars of this production. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from it. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

07-15-18 The GAMM Theatre - Conducting Conversations

The GAMM Theatre, is the subject of this week's program with Tony Estrella, Artistic Director. We talk about their move to a new home in Warwick, the 34 year history of the professional theatre and the upcoming new season at 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick RI. For more information you can call 401-723-4266 or go to www.gammtheatre.org

07-13-18 Pianist and Composer Walter Norris - Jazz After Dinner

On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features pianist and composer Walter Norris.

07-08-18 50th Anniversary Season-Violinist Stephanie Chase and Baritone Vocalist Trevor Neal - WCRI’s Festival Series featuring The Newport Music Festival

In this program WCRI Host Jamie Jones and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos welcome Violinist Stephanie Chase and Baritone Vocalist Trevor Neal to the studio to talk about their performances at this years festival and play some of their wonderful music. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.

07-01-18 50th Anniversary Season-Hermitage Piano Trio - WCRI’s Festival Series featuring The Newport Music Festival

In this program WCRI Host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos welcome the Hermitage Piano Trio to the studio to talk about their performance on July 19th at this years festival and play some of their wonderful music. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
 

07-08-18 Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2018 - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with Natalie Zhu, Artistic Director and Charlotte Toolan. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some ofthe amazing music from last year's concerts. The Festival
runs from July 25th to August 5th at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center. For more information you can go to
www.kingstonchambermusic.org
 
                                                                   

07-01-18 RI International Film Festival 2018 - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T Marshall, Executive Director and Founder of Flickers. We talk about the summer block buster movies and listen to music from them. For more information you can call 401-861-4445 or go to www.film-festival.org.