October 14, 2013

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Homepage   |     About Us    |   Programs           Concerts    |   Support Us  |   Shop            Dear Listeners:       Contributions continue to roll in following our Fall Membership Drive. We thank you for your year round support! This is a great example to staff and others that listeners give when it's most convenient for them. Our membership drives are festive and fun, and many listeners respond, but other listeners are either out of town or just can't respond during the drives. We welcome contributions at any time. Our website makes it very easy and contributions outside of the membership drives count just as much. Thanks!       Sadly, we bid farewell to our Director of Underwriting Sales, Gordon Smith. I've worked with several successful underwriting teams in my career and Gordon's dedication, teamwork and knowledge of Central Massachusetts will be greatly missed. Good luck Gordon!                                                                                           Gerry Weston            General Manager       Ronan Tynan The Hanover Theatre Sunday, October 27th, 2pm   Introduced to international audiences as a member of the Irish Tenors, Tynan quickly became known for his unique voice and irresistible appeal. Following his mother's advice to always follow your dreams, Tynan decided to launch a solo career.   For more information go to TheHanoverTheatre.org Programming of Note:   Jazz at Lincoln Center: Regina Carter and Stefon Harris Monday, October 14, 6PM  Reaching to their personal histories, innovative jazz fiddler Regina Carter and vibraphonist Stefon Harris create contemporary sounds. With kora and accordion, Carter explores the music of Africa - from Ugandan Jewish songs to traditional folk music of Madagascar and Mali. Harris and his band Blackout find inspiration in the funk and soul sound of the 70s. Wendell Pierce hosts. Read More... Soul Serenade: Soul Man Sam Moore Monday, October 14, 7PM  One half of the greatest duos in soul music, Sam Moore's vocals were passionate, raw and sweet! Sam & Dave took soul music to great heights with tunes like "Hold On I'm Coming" "Soul Man" & "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby." Join host Tom Shaker as he celebrates the birthday of a soul legend. It all starts at 7pm! Read More... Jazz Inspired: Duke Heitger  Tuesday, October 15, 6PM  Brazilian cornetist Trumpeter Duke Heitger wasn't born in New Orleans, but has lived there many years and talked with me on stage in Ascona about the challenges and advantages of a career in this most musical of cities when you aren't a native. Read More... Song Travels with Michael Feinstein: Eric Benet  Wednesday, October 16, 6PM  Singer, songwriter, and actor Eric Benét charges his old school soul songwriting with healthy doses of modern funk and hip-hop. His winning formula has been recognized with multiple Grammy and Image Award nominations. Benét joins Feinstein for a set of original tunes and classics by Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, and David Foster. Read More... Folk Revival: I Wonder What's in This Box?   Thursday, October 17, 7PM  Host Nick Noble will play songs from newly rediscovered CDs that have been sitting on a shelf in the corner of the station for a few years; also some tracks from newly acquired recordings. Read More... JazzSet: The Mary Lou Williams Festival at The Kennedy Center  Friday, October 18, 6PM JazzSet is at the 18th edition of the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Dee Dee Bridgewater is the MC. Our first guest tonight hails from Houston,TX, and currently based in New York City. She's been making waves as an expressive performer and composer with five CDs to her credit. Helen went to college in Austin, Texas, where hearing a Tommy Flanagan solo drew her from classical piano to jazz. To this day she recommends that young people study classical music, even if jazz is their goal. Read More... Inquiry: Verlyn Klinkenborg and Tom Stephenson  Sunday, October 20, 9PM  Inquiry welcomes Verlyn Klinkenborg, writer, teacher, editor and farmer. His new book More Scenes From The Rural Life collects years of his columns and pieces for the New York Times and other publications about working and living on a small farm in upstate New York. Also on the show, Tom Stephenson discussing his new, state of the art guide titled The Warbler Guide. Read More...   Business Beat: Roberta Schaefer of the Research Bureau (All-New)  Sunday, October 20, 10PM  In an all-new episode of The Business Beat, Steve Jones-D'Agostino, chief pilot of Best Rate of Climb, interviews Roberta Schaefer, president and CEO of the private, non-profit The Research Bureau. They talk about whether the city of Worcester is on the right track as an effective, efficient municipal government.  Read More... The Public Eye: James Swanson Sunday, October 20, 10:30PM  This November marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of one of America's most beloved presidents. Fifty years later, America's fascination with JFK has not diminished, while many questions still remain. Noted historian and New York Times best-selling author James Swanson has provocative answers to the questions a nation is asking 50 years later. Tune in this Sunday evening at 10:30 when Al is joined by best selling author James Swanson as he talks about his new book, End of Days". Read More... SOUND ENGINEER WANTED FOR LIVE RADIO SHOWS WICN is a jazz station, expanding its broadcasts of live music from its performance studio. We are looking for a sound engineer - either a newcomer trying to gain experience or a veteran looking to stay active.  This is a volunteer position.  Only one or two afternoons per month and occasional evening work are needed. WICN has the gear. You have the ears. If interested, email johnk@wicn.org. In This Issue Ronan Tynan Programming of Note Sound Engineer Wanted Artist of the Month: Jimmy Smith Underwriter of the Week Membership Benefits   MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS    Individual members provide the foundation of support on which all  of WICN's success is built. Thanks  to your support, WICN is  able to broadcast commercial free.   Benefits include:   *  Thank You Gift * Weekly E-newsletter * WICN Membership Card    Support WICN with any amount and become an Individual Member.   Membership options and  Thank You Gifts!   or call  508-752-0700     Artist of the Month   Jimmy Smith   WICN celebrates Jimmy Smith, legendary jazz organist, as our October Artist of the Month.  His improvisational performances on the Hammond B-3 electric organ are credited with popularizing the instrument as part of mainstream jazz and blues. Jimmy Smith created a massive discography spanning nearly 50 years at the time of his death in 2005, leaving a massive legacy for new generations of jazz organists.     Read More...   Underwriter of the  Week   Thank you to Museum of Russian Icons for providing underwriting support! Vehicles For Charity      Thinking about selling your car,  boat,  motorcycle,  truck, or other vehicle?  Donate it to WICN instead, and support the programs you love.    For More Information...  WICN Underwriters                See More...   WICN Members receive discounts and special offers from the following businesses:   Celebrity Series of Boston Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen Eric's LaPaisserie Cafe The Futon Company Harrington Oil, Inc Music Worcester Pinecroft Dairy & Restaurant Sachs Jewelers Scullers Jazz Club Silver Leaf Spa Southwick's Zoo Worcester Imports Wexford House Irish Imports Vienna Restaurant & Historic Inn    Details at http://www.wicn.org/MemberBenefits           WICN   |   50 Portland Street   |   Worcester   |   MA   |   01608

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