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We are sad to announce Bill McGlaughlin, host of “Exploring Music” has died. Bill was a music educator, composer, conductor and Peabody Award–winning radio host. He passed away July 21st at the age of 82 at his home. The news was shared by his partner, jazz musician Karrin Allyson. On social media Karrin wrote “It […]
It’s another birthday celebration on the Swing Set for Sunday, August 9th. August 3rd would have been Tony Bennett’s 100th birthday. August 4th would have been Louis Armstrong’s 125th birthday. Other notable artists to honor will be Abbey Lincoln, Lucky Millinder, Herb Ellis, Jeff Hamilton, Benny Carter, Urbie Green, and George Shearing. It all swings […]
Happy Birthday Hitch! Exploring the Sound of Suspense Alfred Hitchcock didn’t just direct suspense… he changed the language of cinema. On this episode of The Soundtrack, Haley Taylor celebrates the Master of Suspense through the unforgettable music of The Lady Vanishes, Rebecca, Strangers on a Train, Rear Window, Vertigo, and Psycho. Discover how composers Franz […]
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The 2026 Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival runs June 14-26. Paul Watkins takes a bow as artistic director of the festival and speaks with 90.9 WRCJ’s Peter Whorf. Listen to their interview HERE
Dave Wagner and Peter Whorf team up for their weekend show Two With The Works where they share new releases, play classic performances and air listener requests. Every Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m.! To leave a comment or request you can call them at (313) 474-1474.
Pick up a sturdy canvas gig bag embroidered with the 90.9 WRCJ logo. It can be yours for a donation of just $40 to 90.9 WRCJ. Perfect for the musician off to their latest gig, it can carry your music, your headphones and your laptop. Or, if your next gig is going to the grocery […]
90.9 WRCJ’s film host Haley Taylor interviews actor, producer, screenwriter and director Bruce Campbell. Bruce has a new movie for 2026, “Ernie and Emma”. In our interview they talk about the new movie, the Redford Theare debut, independent filmmaking and Bruce’s long career in cult cinema — from “The Evil Dead” to today. Listen HERE
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90.9 WRCJ’s Cecelia Sharpe speaks with renowned bassist Marion Hayden who will return to The Station at Michigan Central with the Grammy-nominated band Straight Ahead for a special Mother’s Day edition of Fridays at The Station, on May 8, 2026. Listen to the interview HERE The Detroit-born Hayden was the first artist to perform at […]