In the Studio

Bootsy & Patty Collins drop by the Studio

Elaine Diehl and Clayton Castle — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:04:41 +0000

Cincinnati Funk icon, Bootsy Collins, and his wife, Patty, talk with Elaine Diehl about the Bootsy Collins Foundation and the 2012 New Year's Eve party at Turfway Park.

Madi Diaz Visits WNKU

John Patrick and Veronica Ruschman — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:44:41 +0000

WNKU has had a difficult time getting enough of this 25-year-old Nashville-based musician. Don't let her youth fool you, she's hiding a powerful and soulful voice in her small frame. Madi was kind enough to pay WNKU a visit just before she headed over to the Bunbury Music Festival. She also shared some laughs with John Patrick and Bob the engineer.

Jayne Sachs Graces WNKU's Studio

Elaine Diehl and Veronica Ruschman — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:30:52 +0000

Jayne Sachs, our neighbor in Dayton, Ohio was able to visit WNKU's studio before performing at PNC's Acoustic Thursday on Fountain Square. WNKU's Elaine Diehl enjoyed her music, as well as her company. The two discuss the wonderful world of songwriting, and the effects of motherhood on motivation, and writer's block.

Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Visit WNKU

Veronica Ruschman — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:17:40 +0000

Reverend Peyton and his Big Damn Band had quite the Cincinnati-area schedule last week. On Wednesday the new album, Between the Ditches, landed on our Wednesday Night Premiers show, and Friday the whole gang made a pit-stop in our studio before hopping on 275 to head to Paddlefest.

Equipped with their sense of humor, and high energy playing, they showcased three of their brand new tunes. The line up included; Big Blue Chevy '72, Something for Nothing , and Devils Look Like Angels.

Jon Langford and Company; Skull Orchard Visit WNKU

Gary Keegan and Veronica Ruschman — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:55:01 +0000

Gary Keegan spent some time with Jon Langford and the members of Skull Orchard on the first of June. The painter and musician, along his gang were able to play a few tunes for us including 1234ever, before their big show at MOTR. Langford began behind the drum kit for The Mekons, but was out in front with a guitar by the time the band recorded its masterpiece, Fear and Whiskey, often credited as the first alternative country album. He discussed more about that unique term, alternative country, with WNKU's Gary Keegan.

Irish Lovin' from The Elders

John Patrick and Veronica Ruschman — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:19:04 +0000

Many laughs were shared when The Elders paid WNKU's John Patrick, a visit last week. The group shared several stories about their annual returns to front-man Ian Byrne's home in Wicklow, Ireland to perform. Byrne and his American counterparts make up the group, The Elders, who greatly enjoy the challenge of describing their unique sound. The Elders have achieved a very unique sound, and an equally difficult task is describing exactly what it is that they play.

Sara Watkins Visits WNKU

Elaine Diehl — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:21:44 +0000

Sara Watkins stopped by the WNKU studio with her brother Sean to play a few songs from her new album, Sun Midnight Sun. She is on tour currently in support of her second solo release after 20 years with Nickel Creek. Sara even did some work on John Mayer's new album, Born and Raised, released this May.

Scott Miller at WNKU

John Patrick and Veronica Ruschman — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:55:57 +0000

Scott Miller was kind enough to stop by WNKU's studio to play a few tunes. Though he left behind the rest of the Commonwealth, he managed to bring along a past member of the Commonwealth, Rayna Gellert. Miller and Gellert met at West Virginia's Mountain Stage last year, and have been friends and performing buddies ever since. Together they have a brand new EP entitled, "CoDEPENDENTS". It's a five-song collection of Miller's story-telling songwriting, polished with the talented musical abilities of Rayna Gellert.

Chuck Prophet Live at WNKU

Elaine Diehl and Veronica Ruschman — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:05:54 +0000

Chuck Prophet stopped by WNKU's Studio to share some jams with Elaine Diehl. "The Man With the Sexy Voice" brought along wife, Stephanie Finch, to discuss Chuck's latest album, "Temple Beautiful". We were able to squeeze in a couple laughs with this care-free personality.

Yonder Mountain String Band In The Studio

Gary Keegan and Veronica Ruschman — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:11:14 +0000

In case you missed it, the incredible Yonder Mountain String Band visited WNKU's Studio. Gary Keegan was able to squeeze in the ever-popular question, "You got hit by a car..?" Keegan also got in some other great questions with this fun, music-loving group of people and not to mention hear some great tunes.