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WNRN is Listener Supported Independent Music Radio broadcasting across Virginia and at WNRN.org.

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94.7 Nelson County Virginia's independent music radio station, supported by listeners and local businesses.
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11/23/2024

DJ Cup O’ Joe is in the studio with Marc and Ed Monde this morning for Grateful Dead & Phriends! Grab your mug and listen in until noon for all the jams. ☕️ 🎶

11/22/2024

JP Harris joins Bob Mosolgo in the WNRN studio this afternoon to help us kick off the weekend. Listen in at just after 5 p.m., as they discuss how Harris became "a carpenter with a country music habit" and get all the background on his new album, JP Harris Is A Trash Fire.

11/22/2024

It's Friday, and Amber has the newest releases for you with The Drop today at 11 a.m.!

Tune in to WNRN to hear a fresh single from LA LOM, a song from Kim Deal's new album, AND when you listen to the track from Talking Heads 77 (Super Deluxe Edition) you'll find out how you can win your own copy.

11/21/2024

Talking Heads have a new, expanded reissue of Talking Heads: 77. This Super Deluxe Edition includes an 80-page hardcover book, 1-Blu Ray, and a 3-CD set featuring the original album, outtakes, rarities, and live recordings.

Listen this Friday on A Decade of Difference, The Drop, Take 2 at 2, and Live at Five to find out how you can win a copy as we celebrate the album!

11/20/2024

WNRN is in the studio with Humbird Wednesday at 1 p.m.! Join Desiré Moses as we get the background on Humbird's latest album, Right On, and we hear a tune from their brand new project.

11/19/2024

We're thrilled we don't have to wait any longer for new music! New Music Tuesday is here again with additions to WNRN's mix, including:

Lowland Hum 'We're All Waiting, Again'
Michael Kiwanuka 'The Rest Of Me'
The Smile 'No Words'
Chuck Prophet 'First Came The Thunder'
Sub*T 'Unearthly'
The Weather Station 'Neon Signs'
Gigi Perez 'Sailor Song'
Saya Grey 'Shell (Of A Man)'
Kasey Chambers 'Broken Cup'
Ringo Starr 'Thankful'

11/17/2024

From the Blue Ridge to the Bay…tomorrow's Member email is chock full of shows you won't want to miss! Keep an eye on your email for opportunities to win tickets to:

WNRN Presents Bright Eyes at The National in Richmond Mon 3/10/25
Melvin Seals & JGB at The Paramount in Charlottesville Sun 11/24
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast at Grandin Theater in Roanoke Thurs 11/21
WNRN Presents Gillian Welch & David Rawlings at The National in Richmond Sun 5/4/25
Portrait of Aretha at American Theatre in Hampton Sat 12/7
WNRN Presents Rubblebucket at The National in Richmond Tues 2/4/25
The Hip Abduction at The NorVa in Norfolk Fri 3/7/25
The Last Bison and Lowland Hum at The Annex in Norfolk Sat 12/14
Frikitona Reggaeton Dance Party at The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville Fri 11/22
Thankful Dead with Sisters & Brothers and Mama Tried at The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville Wed 11/27
Drag Bonanza at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall in Charlottesville Fri 11/22
Bill Frisell Trio at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall in Charlottesville Sat 11/23
Really Good Friends Comedy Show at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall in Charlottesville Wed 11/27
Sundance Cowboy, Michael and the Misdemeanors, and Jason Jamal at The Camel in Richmond Tues 11/26
Oh Devil, Glossing, Xed Out at The Camel in Richmond Wed 11/27
Tyler Childers at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville Sun 4/13/25

11/15/2024

We're excited to chat with Lindsay Lou about her new album, Queen of Time, today in the 5 p.m. hour! Join Jeff after today's Live at Five to get all the background on the album and hear live versions of the songs performed for an audience of WNRN Members.

Find the full audio, videos, and photos soon after it airs at https://wnrn.org/lindsay-lou-in-studio-session/

11/14/2024

This Friday at 11 a.m., Amber has the newest album releases that span the genres! Tune in to The Drop for new tracks from:

Linkin Park - From Zero
Jon Batiste - Beethoven Blues
Dolly Parton & Family - Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith & Fables

11/13/2024

Did you make it to Humbird with Sun V Set at Richmond Music Hall at Capital Ale House on Monday? Our friend Dylan Akers did, and captured some amazing photos from the evening.

Check out even more over at https://wnrn.org/wnrn-presents-humbird-at-richmond-music-hall/!

11/13/2024

The Cactus Blossoms, Minneapolis-based brother duo Jack Torrey and Page Burkum, have shared their new album Every Time I Think About You. The lead track, "Something's Got A Hold On Me" is the Free Weekly Download at https://wnrn.org/free-weekly-download-redeem-your-track/.

“Even if you don’t set out to write songs with a theme in mind, one tends to present itself,” says Torrey. “This record keeps returning to the idea of ‘moving on’—from one place to another, from people and situations that bring you down, from loss and grief.”

11/12/2024

We have some fresh finds for all of our new music junkies on this New Music Tuesday! All day, we've been playing these tunes for the first time on WNRN:

The Heavy Heavy 'Feel'
JD McPherson 'I Can't Go Anywhere With You'
Maribou State ft. Holly Walker 'Otherside'
Gold Connections 'Fool's Gold'
Wallice 'I Want You Yesterday'
The Devil Makes Three 'Spirits'
Noeline Hofmann 'Rodeo Ju**ie'
Randall Bramblett 'Throw My Cane Away'
Ramona & The Holy Smokes 'I Want You To Be My Man'
Wild Ponies 'Hurt Your Heart'

11/11/2024

Bob is back with sessions at 9 a.m. every day this week! This morning, we heard an outstanding performance and interview with .no

Catch up with the sessions we’ve aired so far at WNRN.org/americanafest24, and tune in for:

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11/11/2024

WNRN is throwing a party like no other at The NorVA in Norfolk on January 25! Jam with your favorite Commonwealth artists as they perform more than 20 Grateful Dead tunes to celebrate WNRN's new signal at 102.5FM in Hampton Roads (and 103.3FM in Williamsburg).

🎟Get to know each band and purchase your tickets now at wnrn.org/DeadAir4 or at The National and The NorVa box offices.

General Admission: $30
VIP Tickets: $102.50
Super VIP Tickets: $200
(all fees included in price)

11/08/2024

There's still time to see your favorite live show of 2024—and we can help! Every Monday, our Member email arrives in your inbox with opportunities to see shows all across the Commonwealth. Become a WNRN Member now and get access to the best email of the week at wnrn.org/membership

Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy at The National in Richmond Mon 3/3/25
WNRN Presents The Infamous Stringdusters at The National in Richmond Tues 12/31
Sturgill Simpson at Hampton Coliseum in Hampton Fri 11/15
WNRN Presents Remi Wolf at Brown's Island in Richmond Fri 4/26
Dori Freeman at Court Square Theater in Harrisonburg Fri 11/15
Sommer at The Music Hall in Lynchburg Fri 11/22
Melvin Seals & JGB at The Paramount in Charlottesville Sun 11/24
Big Head Todd & The Monsters at The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville Fri 2/23
Tease Tease Tease Flirty Pop Dance Party at The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville Sat 11/16
Yoke Lore with Runnner at The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville Sun 11/17
Odie Leigh with Angela Autumn at The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville Tues 11/19
David Cross at The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville Wed 11/20
Mipso at The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville Thurs 11/21
King Buffalo at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall in Charlottesville Fri 11/15
Six Organs of Admittance at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall in Charlottesville Sat 11/16
Ratboys at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall in Charlottesville Tues 11/19
Erin & The Wildfire with Ms. Jaylin Brown & Friends at The Camel in Richmond Sat 11/16
Mayday, Brian K & The Parkway, and Mother Bird at The Camel in Richmond Sun 11/17
Larry & Joe at The Spot on Kirk in Roanoke Sun 11/17
A family four pack of tickets to Patrick Henry's Red Hill in Brookneal

11/08/2024

The days may be shorter now, but Amber's still shining a light on the newest releases! Tune in Friday at 11 a.m. for The Drop, as we hear three brand new tunes from:

Yonder Mountain String Band — Nowhere Next
King Stingray — For the Dreams
piglet — for frank forever EP

11/06/2024

Bob Mosolgo attended this year’s in Nashville, Tennessee, and brought back a wealth of interviews with Americana artists.

Tune in to WNRN each weekday at 9 a.m. Nov. 4-15 to hear the sessions, and check wnrn.org/americanafest24 (link in profile) for any you may have missed!

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11/06/2024

Richmond's Ember Music Hall presents hillbilly swing singer-songwriter Wayne Hancock and country twang and rock and roll group IV and the Strange Band on Wednesday, November 6.

Get your tickets now for Hank Williams’ great-grandson, Coleman Williams, known as IV, and Wayne Hancock at EmberMusicHall.com!

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2250 Old Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA
22903

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14349714096

Website

https://www.wnrn.org/

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Videos

Americana act, Humbird, performs their haunting song “Ghost On The Porch” from their latest album for WNRN Members during an In-Studio Session in Richmond, Virginia. Find the full session, including a track from their brand new project at wnrn.org.

In celebration of Public Radio Music Day, WNRN brought together Members for a live In-Studio Session with @chriskaspermusic. “Cry Me A Creek” from the session has been selected as today’s @nprmusic Song Of The Day! Find the full session now at WNRN.org ▶️

A mix between tennis and ping pong, pickleball is an equal-opportunity sport enjoyed by people of all ages. The Central Virginia Pickleball Club, a nonprofit founded in 2016, worked with the local government to paint pickleball lines on tennis courts throughout Charlottesville. Since then, interest has only grown. Listen to our full Hear Together segment with Maureen Novotne, president of the Central Virginia Pickleball Club, at WNRN.org!

Which song from a famous actor from the 60s did both @thebeatles AND @spoontheband cover? Find out during Wednesday’s Take 2 at 2, and stay tuned for the rest of the week’s Take 2 and Live at Five features with Jeff Sweatman!

WNRN’s full session with @joepthehyena is today’s @nprmusic Song Of The Day! Go check it out now at WNRN.org or find it on our YouTube. ▶️ #NewMusic #NPRmusic

From Jessica Lea Mayfield to Goose, Amber is diving into the WNRN In-Studio archives this week for In-Studio Spotlight! Join us every weekday at 1 p.m. as we hear exclusive performances and interviews recorded for WNRN.

Jake and Jeff of @illiteratelight join Jeff Sweatman in the WNRN studio Friday at 5 p.m.! Catch the session for stripped-down versions of tracks from their brand new album, Arches, and hear all about how it came together. And don’t miss them at Dead Air IV at The NorVa on January 25! 💀 Find the full lineup and get your tickets at WNRN.org.

If you’re looking for a rockin’ song to get stuck in your head today, we suggest the @nprmusic Song of The Day from @prabirrva! Listen to the full version of “Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva” now at WNRN.org to help get you through the rest of the afternoon. 👏 You can also find the video across 30+ NPR Music stations across the country today! #NewMusic #NPRmusic

WNRN is going to be haunting your airwaves this Halloween as we announce the remaining Dead Air IV artists! 💀 Jonathan Russell from @theheadandtheheart will be performing at Dead Air IV at @thenorva on Jan. 25, and each hour throughout the day on Thursday, we’ll announce who else will be joining us in Norfolk to celebrate WNRN’s new signals at 102.5FM in Hampton Roads and 103.3FM in Williamsburg. Tune in and find the link for GA, VIP, and Super VIP tickets now through the link in our profile. #GratefulDead #LiveMusic #NorfolkVa

@joepthehyena joined WNRN Members in the studio to perform songs from his debut album, Garden State Vampire, discuss how he made his way to music, and share the story behind “Violet”. Hear his conversation with Desiré Moses and enjoy live performances of songs from the album now at WNRN.org! #NewMusic #NPRmusic #PublicRadio

Virginia artist @magooggie shines in the spotlight on Public Radio Music Day as @nprmusic features the title track of her debut album, Rhinestoned, as Song of The Day! Find the full session now in In-Studio Sessions at WNRN.org or by searching Maggie Antone. #LovePublicRadioMusic #PublicRadio #NPRmusic #NewMusic

Noncommercial music stations like WNRN offer artists a platform to share their music and grow new audiences. On October 23, 2024, join us in celebrating the fifth annual Public Radio Music Day to recognize how public radio contributes to showcasing local artists and bringing together music fans from coast to coast. See how stations like ours are participating at WNRN.org To celebrate, WNRN is highlighting musicians from across the Commonwealth all day and will be hosting a special In-Studio Session with Chris Kasper with Members in attendance at 1 p.m. on Oct. 23, so be sure to stream it live on our YouTube! #LovePublicRadioMusic

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Virginia's independent music radio station, supported by listeners and local businesses. 91.9 FM Charlottesville 88.5/103.1 FM Richmond 89.9 FM Lynchburg 101.1 FM Staunton/Waynesboro 95.3 FM Lexington 95.1 FM Harrisonburg 94.7 FM Lovingston