The Week in WFMU: 4/4 - 4/10

Two years after headlining a concert in WFMU's 50th anniversary series, legends of art-punk Wire come to Brian Turner's show to perform live in our studios for the first time. It is a can't-miss event! Hear the current Wire lineup of Colin Newman, Graham Lewis, Robert Grey, and Matt Simms this Tuesday 4/5 from 3 to 6 PM. Wire are also playing a couple of shows in the NYC area: they'll be at Music Hall of Williamsburg April 5, and at Bowery Ballroom April 6.

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Underground artist/hero and avid 78 RPM collector Robert Crumb joins Mac on the Antique Phonograph Music Program. He will talk about why no music recorded after the 1930s matters, and provide other nuggets of wisdom gleaned from 50+ years spent collecting records. Links will be provided to video of Crumb's interview! It happens on 4/5 from 8 to 9 PM (part 1 of 2).

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Ken and Andy are back at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre for Seven Second Delay -- tune in or stop by to watch live! Their guests this week will include broadcasting guru and "king of nostalgia" Joe Franklin; professional poker player Shane Schleger; and a special musical performance, Judy Garland Sings the Smiths. 4/6, from 6 to 7 PM. Admission to the UCB is $5, and it's at 307 West 26th Street in NYC.

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Late on Wednesday night, Bennett4Senate will welcome Joel Holmberg, aka DJ Filetype SWF ("Swiff"), for a very special set of internet DJing. Learn more about Holmberg's web-DJing project here, and listen to him manipulate browser windows on the air 4/7, from 3 to 6 AM.

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Then, in yet another exciting turn, the great current chapter of NRBQ grace Bob Brainen's show Saturday morning. NRBQ will make their very-first appearance on the WFMU airwaves, playing songs and chatting about their new album. Hear it all go down as Bob hosts, 4/9 from 9 to 11 AM. Hooray!

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More more more: Gospel record collector Jason Rosenberg joins Kevin on Sinner's Crossroads Thursday evening, and on Saturday DJ Afro is Rob Weisberg's guest on Transpacific Sound Paradise. It's a truly action-packed week here, which we hope you'll make the most of.

Comments

[Joe B]

and of course the week started Sunday night with Amanda's first show! check the archive!

[Alfie]

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