Each Tuesday listen for your chance to win as we give away tickets to performances from great local organizations. Dr. Dave is first up with giveaways 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on “The Morning Drive” and then Peter Whorf gives you more chances to win 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on “Midday Music”. Just listen […]

As cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason makes his Detroit Symphony Orchestra debut, he joins Peter to talk about his remarkable musical family, and his thoughts on cooperation and competition… LISTEN HERE

Brian Blade is the Artist in Residence for the 45th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival. John Penney put together a one hour program featuring his wisdom and his music with the Fellowship Band, Joni Mitchell, Black Dub, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Kenny Garrett, and Ron Miles. Listen to the special HERE You can also watch a […]

Learn more about Leos Janacek and his opera The Cunning Little Vixen in this short feature put together by 90.9’s Jenna Dell and Adam Hinton. Listen HERE

All of us at 90.9 were so saddened to hear of the passing of Detroit radio personality Jim Lowlor, who was the host of the Drive Time Elixir from 2009-2011. Born in Trenton, Jim was the son of James and Gladys (Lee) Lowlor. Jim had a very long and successful career in broadcasting in both […]

Congratulations to Professor James Kibbie on 42 years of service at the U of M School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Dr. Dave honored him at the 63rd Organ Conference (and presented him with a little 90.9 Bach figurine!). Don’t forget you can download the complete organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach, recorded by Dr. […]

Sunday, May 7th was a marvelous day of music and recognition produced by Naima Shamborguer and friends at the St Matthew’s & St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church. Maxine Michaels, John Penney, Linda Yohn as well as Detroit jazz radio legend Jim Gallert were honored with testimonials and gifts including flowers, an award as a lifetime jazz […]

Hear from Peter Whorf and Dave Wagner as they talk about Classical Music Month and the events happening around the Detroit area.