American singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor is the "Focus Beam" artist this week! We'll hear about his over 5 decade long career in the music business and over 3 decade long career as a professor. Plus, we'll hear tunes from influences…

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Back to the "New Releases" section and some of the music is "Upcoming Releases!" 

First up, Record Store Day is April 23rd. Special releases to celebrate local record stores…

Wandering Minstrels  
with host Jared Ingersol  

Wandering Minstrels is a weekly syndicated radio program that airs on several radio stations throughout the United States, England, Australia, Canada and Spain. In addition, it streams online on several stations. The…

We've got a "secret" trio of tunes from The Young Barons, Dick Dale & His Del-Tones and Stereopohic Space Sound Unlimited.  Hear 2 tracks from the new Frogman release with Deke Dickerson and Danny B. Harvey.  Beth Riley has…

EDWARD HEYMAN SONG BOOK 

Intro: A Little White Ship - Todd Gordon: Love dot com 

When I Fall in Love - Nat King Cole: Love Is the Thing 

Love Letters - Patti Austin: The Real Me 

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American rock band Mr. Mister is the "focus beam" band this week. You'll hear from some of their influences including The Beatles, Steely Dan, The Beach Boys, Crosby, Stills & Nash as well as some projects members played on…

Dan Sweeney’s #1 Music 60s 70s 80s week of March 28 2022: 

March 31, 1962:  “Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You” ● Connie Francis 

March 30, 1963:  “He’s So Fine” ● The Chiffons 

March 27…

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We talk with Dave Kloc. He has designed artwork for several Grateful Dead albums. We talk about the art and learn what the art can teach us about the shows! 

Shows which have been…

LOTS of new tunes and classics on this hour of Catching A Wave!  We have a trio of "drive" tunes from Los Straitjackets, The Ventures and Jan & Dean.  Beth Riley has a deep track from The Beach Boys…

Western Swing Band Asleep At The Wheel are the "Focus Beam" band this week! Hear about their over 5 decade long career and tunes from their catalogue. Hear from influences of theirs including Commander Cody & His Lost Planet…

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Flatstock is a touring poster exhibition of gig posters featuring artists from around the world! One of the main stops is South By Southwest, an annual conglomeration of film, interactive media, and music festivals…

News 

Rialto getting $5 million state grant 

State Rep. Walsh will announce details of the grant on Friday 

By Bob Okon 

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The Rialto Square Theatre is located in downtown Joliet. (Gary Middendorf -…