This reissue from Divine Arts brings together several short chamber works by Vyacheslav Artyomov. Each work has its own unique combination of instruments, and (in a way) its own aesthetic. The opening track, Star Wind, is a 1981 sextet featuring violin, cello, flute, French horn, piano, and glockenspiel. To me, it sounds like a very early […]

Chapman Stick master Greg Howard and singer/songwriter Peyton Tochterman will pull into Offbeat Roadhouse on Friday night, September 27, from 8-9 for a concert which will also be broadcast on WTJU. Sure you could listen to Offbeat Roadhouse on the radio (91.1 FM) or on-line, and even video stream it, but concerts always sound better with you as part of […]

Festy founder Michael Allenby will stop by WTJU Thursday evening, September 26, around 6 to chat about Festy X, taking place Columbus Day weekend (October 11-13) for the first time at IX Art Park.

The Stephane Wrembel Band will stop by WTJU both Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27.  In town for a Prism Coffeehouse concert (presented in part by WTJU) Friday evening, September 27, at C’Ville Coffee, the band will kick off the September 26 edition of Folk & Beyond at 4 pm, and perform for a […]

Jonathan Leshnoff is a  talented composer. And his fourth symphony is a well-constructed work. It has engaging themes, nicely shaped melodies, and a fresh take on tonality. But for me, it didn’t have the desired effect. The liner notes explain the concept of the work in great detail. The project Violins for Hope refurbishes instruments […]

Come Home to Jazz – September 30 – October 6 We need your help to raise $40,000 and keep WTJU going strong! Life can feel pretty hectic at times. It’s easy to feel bogged down and out of sorts. Music is our companion, our source for restoration. The terrific jazz & blues on WTJU are […]