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Thao In-Studio Session

Thao with her band visits In Your Ear Studios in Richmond for an In-Studio Session in front of an audience of WNRN Members. She’ll introduce us to two brand new, unreleased songs and give us a look into the making of her 2020 album, Temple.

The Hot Seats In-Studio Session

Before their performance at The Richmond Bluegrass Jam, The Hot Seats are stopping by WNRN’s studio for an In-Studio Session with Amber. Hear the full session Wednesday, May 1 at 11 a.m., and find videos of each song here soon after it airs!

Woody Woodworth In-Studio Session

Woody Woodworth of Woody Woodworth & The Piners visited WNRN’s studio to play a few tunes from his new album, Rebels & Dreamers. Plus, he invited us all to his upcoming show at Wes Freed Day at The Camel in Richmond on Saturday, April 27. You can find more information on the event at friendsofwesfreed.com.

Hear the full session, including his chat with Bob, Wednesday, April 24 at 9 a.m., and check back here for the full session and videos soon after it airs!

Hear Together: Wildlife Center of Virginia

The Wildlife Center of Virginia uses the backgrounds of animal education ambassadors like Hudson, the Gyrfalcon—who are deemed non-releasable by veterinary staff—for educational programs at libraries, schools, festivals, and online communications. 

They provide emergency veterinary and rehabilitative care for about 4,000 animals per year. During their 42 years of operation, they’ve cared for nearly 100,000 animals, connected with more than 1 million adults and children through educational programs, and trained countless professionals in veterinary medicine and rehabilitation for wildlife. Learn more at their website, https://wildlifecenter.org

Hear Together: Virginia Prison Birth Project

The Virginia Prison Birth Project serves pregnant and postpartum people in a max security prison facility. Founded in 2018 by Sara Zia, their goal is to be a continuous source of care throughout the pregnancy.

The majority of the birthing people they serve are victims of violence prior to their incarceration, including domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, and child abuse. Their support also attempts to create compassionate alternatives to incarceration through awareness.

Record Store Day

WNRN is celebrating Record Store Day! This Saturday, April 20th, Record Store Day continues a 15-year tradition of independent record store owners and supporters spreading the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly 1400 independently-owned, brick-and-mortar record stores in the U.S. and thousands of similar stores around the world and the special role they play in their communities.

WTON Local Public Notice

On March 29, 2024, Stu-Comm, Inc., licensee of FM translator station W266BQ, 101.1 MHz, Staunton, Virginia, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for

Public Radio’s Favorite SXSW 2024 Discoveries

For WNRN and other public radio stations across the country, SXSW is about music discovery and meeting up with the artists our listeners love to bring live performances back to you. In support of music discovery, NPR Music has compiled a few of their music member stations’ favorite artists from the festival—check out Desiré’s feature of Reyna Tropical in the article!

Ducks Ltd. In-Studio Session

On the heels of their show in Richmond, Ducks Ltd. chatted with Desiré about their new album, Harm’s Way, and more. The band was also joined at In Your Ear Studios in Richmond by a studio full of WNRN Members 

Tune in at 11 a.m. on April 4 to hear their full session, and check back here for videos of their performance soon after!

On the Road Session: Brittany Howard

Desiré traveled to 9:30 Club in D.C. to chat with Brittany Howard about her new album, What Now. Hear their discussion about the record and more below!