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06-26-22 Newport Classical Music Festival 2022 - Conducting Conversations

This week we discuss the upcoming Newport Classical Music Festival with Julian Freeman Fox and Trevor Neil. The festival runs from July 1st through July 17th with 32 different artists in 24 concerts located in around Newport. For tickets and additional performance information you can go to www.newportclassical.org  

06-24-22 Vocalist Joe Williams w/the Thad Jones /Mel Lewis Orchestra - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Vocalist Joe Williams with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra from his 1990 LRC/Groove Merchant Records recording titled “Joe Williams”

06-16-22 Are You Okay - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explores more of what makes us human.

06-18-22 Let’s Hear It For The Harp! - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and Newport Classical Director of Artistic Planning and Engagement Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they listen to the music of the harp.

06-19-22 Footloose at Theatre by the Sea - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of Footloose is the subject of this week's program with stars Emma Wilcox and J. P. Qualters. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the soundtrack that reached number one on the Billboard charts. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com​

06-17-22 Vocalist Dinah Washington - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Vocalist Dinah Washington from her 1954 Polygram Records recording titled “Dinah Jams”.

06-09-22 Human Behavior - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explore how acknowledgement of how we feel can shed light on a sore subject.

06-11-22 So Bad It’s Good! - WCRI’s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie and Skylar (w/ special guest Bella) invite you to join them as they discuss some of the worst Disney Villains around and the music that goes with them. You'll hear music from The Lion King, Pocahontas, Cruella Deville, The Princess and the Frog, and much more!!

06-12-22 Rhode Island Youth Theatre - Conducting Conversations

The RI Youth Theatre is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Ann O’Grady, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming events and listen to some of the music being presented throughout the summer. For more information you can call 401-447-0458, or go to www.riyt.org 

06-10-22 Vocalist Nancy Wilson & Pianist George Shearing - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Vocalist Nancy Wilson and Pianist George Shearing from their 1992 Capitol Records recording titled “The Swingin’s Mutual”

06-04-22 The Glass Station - The 95.9 Company Break

This weeks guests on The 95.9 Company Break are owners of The Glass Station in Wakefield, RI Eben Horton and Jennifer Nauck. After 18 years at its original location, an old 1920s gas station, The Glass Station Studio and Gallery expanded in 2018 and moved down the street to its current space on Main Street in Wakefield, RI. Owners Eben Horton and Jennifer Nauck renovated an old auto showroom into an 1800+ square foot gallery space flooded with natural light. Their hot shop is attached to the gallery, giving visitors the opportunity to see the artists at work and even to try blowing glass for themselves in a class setting. Their new, larger gallery space enabled them to show not only their own work, but also work by some of their friends, talented glass blowers and jewelers from across the country. For more information visit www.theglassstationstudio.com or call 401-788-2500.  

06-02-22 Who Rescues Whom - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explore the...question who rescues whom.

05-21-22 Simply Sousa - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and Newport Classical Director of Artistic Planning and Engagement Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they listen to the music of John Philip Sousa.

06-05-22 Greg Abate Musician and Arranger - Conducting Conversations

Greg Abate saxophonist, flutist, composer, arranger and member of the RI Music Hall of Fame is our special guest this week. We talk about his many upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from his multiple recordings. For more information you can go to www.gregabate.com

06-03-22 Vocalist Sarah Vaughan - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Vocalist Sarah Vaughan from her 1978 Pablo Records recording titled “How Long Has This Been Going On”.

05-26-22 What Works - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explore how coming home again can be easier.

05-29-22 Music on the Hill - Conducting Conversations

Music On The Hill is the subject of this week's program with John M. Pellegrino, Artistic Director of the festival. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from the programs being presented June 1st to June 12th. For more information you can call 401-738-5632, or go to www.musiconthehillri.org​

05-27-22 Saxophonist Benny Carter - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Saxophonist Benny Carter from his 1988 Music Masters Records recording titled “Departure #2.

05-19-22 Motherhood - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explore putting parenthood first.

05-21-22 The Symphony of a Sequel - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie and Spencer (along with special return host Skylar) listen to symphonies of sequels. You'll hear Stranger Things III, Downton: New Era, Ghostbusters: Afterlife and more!