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Local Live – WFHB
A weekly showcase of south central Indiana’s eclectic music scene. The producer for Local Live can be reached at locallive@wfhb.org.
Episodes
- Local Live – WFHB
LOCAL LIVE: King Bee and The Stingers
King Bee and The Stingers in the house!!! On September 28th, we welcomed Bloomington favorites King Bee and The Stingers into the WFHB Local Live Lounge for a…
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LOCAL LIVE: Just Penelope
Still thinking about Just Penelope in the Local Live Lounge! On September 21st, we welcomed Bloomington’s Just Penelope for a special Fund Drive edition…
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LOCAL LIVE: Tattercoats
Southern Indiana folk duo Tattercoats joined us in the Local Live Lounge on July 6th. The husband-and-wife team of Charlotte Wager-Miller and Ned Joyner brings…
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LOCAL LIVE: Zion Crossroads
Zion Crossroads sounded great in the Local Live Lounge!! Blending roots rock, country, blues, bluegrass, and a little reggae into their own brand of…
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LOCAL LIVE: Holocene Sound
On October 19th, we welcomed Holocene Sound into the WFHB Local Live Lounge for a genre-bending session that covered a whole lot of musical ground! Blending…
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LOCAL LIVE: summoning circle
summoning circle brought the music, conversation, and good vibes to the Local Live Lounge on June 29th! Since their session, their debut album, The Turning…
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Local Live: BLEEDER
BLEEDER tore it up in the Local Live Lounge on August 17th! The power-punk duo of Sophie and Rose Regina brought plenty of noise, attitude, and energy to the…
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LOCAL LIVE: Yuki Kawana
Yuki Kawana brought her distinctive indie rock to the Local Live Lounge on August 10th, playing songs from her full-length album Atmospheric Margin. Originally…
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LOCAL LIVE: Patrick Kellar
On June 22nd, 2026, we welcomed local musician Patrick Kellar into the Local Live Lounge for an evening of live music and conversation. Patrick is a familiar…
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LOCAL LIVE: MaddieTheWreck
A big thanks to MaddieTheWreck and her band MadDuck for joining us in the Local Live Lounge! Maddie has been playing music since she was a toddler but had only…
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LOCAL LIVE: Alyssa Gallarneau
We loved having Alyssa Gallarneau in the Local Live Lounge on June 8! The Chicago singer-songwriter and IU alum stopped by ahead of the release of her debut…
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LOCAL LIVE: The Undertones
Frank Jones & The Undertones played an incredible set in the Local Live Lounge on June 1, setting the (under)tone for a fantastic month of music. Led by…
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LOCAL LIVE: Fire Will Reign
Bloomington’s Fire Will Reign brought the fire — and the rain, thunder and lightning — to Local Live on May 18. The band pulls from rock, blues, funk and…
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LOCAL LIVE: Sophia Stephens
We had a great time hosting Sophia Stephens in the Local Live Lounge on August 3rd! Sophia treated us to a great session of original music and conversation…
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LOCAL LIVE: Double Standards
A double big thanks to Double Standards for joining us for Local Live on May 11th! Made up of musicians with deep roots in Bloomington’s music scene, the…
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LOCAL LIVE: Wreckers of Romance
On May 4th, Wreckers of Romance joined us in the Local Live Lounge for a fabulous session. Around here, we like to call them the Rockers of Romance — and…
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LOCAL LIVE: Lennon Beasley
A big thanks to Lennon Beasley for performing in the Local Live Lounge on April 27th! You can check out his latest — his 76th album, Boots and Jeans Weekend…
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LOCAL LIVE: Twice Dark
A big Local Live thanks to Twice Dark for taking over the Lounge on 4/20. We got a sneak peek at the forthcoming EP Welcome to the Night Show — dark, pulsing…
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LOCAL LIVE: Matt Lundquist
A big thanks to Matt Lundquist of Deep Country Dream for supporting the WFHB Spring Fund Drive and bringing some seriously good original songs into the Local…
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LOCAL LIVE: The Mingledees
A big Local Live thanks to The Mingledees — Christy Crandall and Sharla June — for joining us on April 6. They treated us to a set of finely crafted songs and…
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LOCAL LIVE: Early Grey
Thanks to Early Grey for joining us in the Local Live Lounge on March 9. After multiple weather-related reschedules, we were especially glad to finally have…
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LOCAL LIVE: Tipa Tipo
Big thanks to Tipa Tipo for bringing sweet grooves to the Local Live Lounge on 3/30. Fresh off an official SXSW appearance, they shared a few songs from their…
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LOCAL LIVE: Gusto Crux
Gusto Crux joined us in the LL Lounge on March 26th! They sure know how to play music and spin tales!! You can catch up with the mysterious duo on Friday…
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LOCAL LIVE: Cattle Cult
On February 23rd, we welcomed Cattle Cult into the Local Live Lounge — and yeah, their sound is as wild as it sounds. Imagine if Tammy Wynette and Fugazi…
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LOCAL LIVE: The Spatulas
On February 9, we had a great night in the studio with The Spatulas. Their new single “Flowers” dropped the same week as the session, and they gave us a strong…
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LOCAL LIVE: Griffy
On 2/2/26 Local Live was proud to welcome Griffy for a truly special session — the first Local Live in our newly renovated studio! It felt especially right to…
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LOCAL LIVE: Sound Weasel
A big Local Live thanks to Sound Weasel for kicking off the 2026 season on January 12 with great music and the shenanigans we’ve come to know and love (we’re…
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LOCAL LIVE: Spaghetti Midwestern
A big Local Live thanks to Spaghetti Midwestern for putting a wrap on the 2025 Local Live season! They brought the goods — cowpunk, spunk, and some seriously…
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LOCAL LIVE: Winfield Hudson
A big Local Live thanks to Winfield Hudson for joining us on December 22, 2025. It’s always great to catch up with our talented friends from Bedford, and this…
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LOCAL LIVE: Low Landers
Local Live was thrilled to host the supremely talented Low Landers on December 8, 2025. The session featured new songs slated for release in 2026, offering an…
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LOCAL LIVE: Paul Bertsch Band
Paul Bertsch and his band joined us for Local Live on December 1, 2025, bringing a deep sense of history — and a lot of heart — into the Firehouse. The group…
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LOCAL LIVE: Zillafyde
Zillafyde tore it up at the Firehouse during their Local Live session on December 15, 2025. The band played songs from their new album Burden, released the…
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LOCAL LIVE: El Defe
A huge Local Live thanks to El Defe for a really special session on November 4, 2025. After spending two years living in Bloomington and just days before…
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LOCAL LIVE: CJ Reichard
CJ Reichard joined us for Local Live on November 17, 2025 bringing her thoughtful songwriting and calm, grounded presence into the Firehouse. The session…
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LOCAL LIVE: Just Penelope
Bloomington band Just Penelope joined us for Local Live on November 3,2025 for a session that felt like a real moment of momentum. We heard their debut single…
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LOCAL LIVE: Tortilla Jackson
Big Local Live thanks to Tortilla Jackson for an incredible session on September 8th, 2025. This eight-member band is a true collective of top-notch musicians…
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LOCAL LIVE: High Street Jack
High Street Jack joined us for Local Live on October 20,2025, bringing their modern classic rock sound into the Firehouse. The band describes their music like…
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LOCAL LIVE: Micah McCauley
Big Local Live thanks to Micah McCauley and accompanist John Mansfield for joining us live on October 27, 2025. The session featured songs from Micah’s album…
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LOCAL LIVE: Jeff Cannon
Thank you to Jeff Cannon for joining us in the WFHB studio for a Local Live session on September 29. The set offered a special look at what Jeff has been…
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LOCAL LIVE: Jeff Shew & The Late Night Crew
Big Local Live thanks to Jeff Shew & The Late Night Crew for a fantastic Fall Fund Drive 2025 performance on September 15. The band brought a tight, confident…
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LOCAL LIVE: Marc Haggerty
A big thanks to Marc Haggerty for joining us on August 4 for a standout Local Live session. Marc played a handful of his own songs and also paid homage to a…
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LOCAL LIVE: Jared Spoonmore
Local Live welcomed Bloomington singer-songwriter Jared Spoonmore on August 18 for a stripped-down acoustic set. Hosted by Nicki Seven, it was a simple setup…
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LOCAL LIVE: Vollmar
Another excellent Local Live is in the books — this time featuring the singular, soft-lit world of Vollmar, who brought super cool music and a deeply chill…
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LOCAL LIVE: Liv La Fluv & Bobcat Opossum
Another fabulous Local Live session for your listening pleasure. We loved having Liv La Fluv and Bobcat Opossum bring such effortless harmonies, sweet energy…
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LOCAL LIVE: Jon Manners
Bloomington singer-songwriter Jon Manners joined us in the studio on July 7th for a heartfelt and engaging Local Live session. Hosted by Nicki Seven, the…
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LOCAL LIVE: Deep Country Dream
On June 23rd, Local Live welcomed Deep Country Dream into the Firehouse! The band shared songs from their forthcoming album Lost Roads, due out this fall. It…
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LOCAL LIVE: Too Many Cooks
On Monday, June 9th, Local Live served up something special with Bloomington’s own Too Many Cooks! The band sizzled on stage, delivering a performance that was…
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LOCAL LIVE: King Bee and the Stingers
On Monday, June 2nd, Bloomington all-star band King Bee and the Stingers brought the house down on Local Live—nearly blowing the roof off! Their set was…
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LOCAL LIVE: Lenox Monroe
On Monday, May 19th, shimmering alt pop artist Lenox Monroe joined us for Local Live for the last time – because Lenox is moving on from Bloomington. We…
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LOCAL LIVE: Rearview Rhonda
On Monday, May 5th, 2025, we had a great Local Live session with garage rock band, Rearview Rhonda! They played all new songs, each one as good as the last…
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LOCAL LIVE: Gravy Bird
On Monday, May 12th, 2025, we had a great Local Live session with Gravy Bird flying over to the station. This talented trio knows how to perform and have fun!…
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LOCAL LIVE: West Fork Revival
On Monday, April 28th, 2025, we had a great Local Live session, the Spring Fund Drive Edition, with West Fork Revival. Host Nicki Seven talked to the band…
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LOCAL LIVE: Splattertones
On Monday, April 14th, 2025, we welcomed local band, Splattertones who sounded amazing on Local Live, playing songs from their new album, “Vol 1, Music…
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LOCAL LIVE: Roy Major
On Monday April 21st we welcomed Ray Major to perform on Local Live. This lifelong musician had the music and the storytelling to keep us entertained! It was…
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LOCAL LIVE: mourning star
On Monday, March 31st, 2025, Local Live welcomed mourning star! The whole studio was buzzing with their energetic sound. They chatted with host, Nicki Seven…
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LOCAL LIVE: Sleeping Trees
On Monday, March 24th, 2025, Local Live welcomed the Sleeping Trees! They played a selection of songs from their premier album “All in Motion”, the…
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LOCAL LIVE: The U-Station Agents
On Monday, March 17th, 2025, Local Live welcomed the The U-Station Agents! The U-Station Agents chatted with host, Stee Philbeck and shared music from their…
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LOCAL LIVE: Silver Coulter
On Monday, March 10th, 2025, Local Live welcomed the multi-talented and versatile, Silver Coulter! Silver is a dedicated WFHB volunteer and he had to take the…
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LOCAL LIVE: Mia Fisher
On Monday, March 3rd, 2025, Local Live had a great time hosting the prolific and talented singer-songwriter Mia Fisher! WFHB Production Team: Coordinating…
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LOCAL LIVE: The Blankenship Band
On Monday, February 24th, 2025, The Blankenship Band joined us on Local Live! What a talented and fun group of musicians! WFHB Production Team: Coordinating…