The Big Blue Kitchen

20/09/2024

Why is Dolcie sad? She needs the happy sound of phones ringing with people supporting the WVKR pledge drive. Call 845-437-7178 now to make your pledge.

08/09/2024

We are so ready for Wednesday Sep. 11 with ❗️
Chris’s musical background includes duties as lead singer and front man for rock and roll hall of famer and Grammy award winner
Levon Helm’s band, The Barnburners. During the 6 years that Chris and Levon played together they toured across the US and Canada lighting up stages everywhere they went. Chris has appeared on stage with: Legendary Rolling Stones sideman Bobby Keys, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmy Vivino, Jeff Healy, Steely Dan, Albert Lee, Jamey Johnson, Warren Haynes, Michael Mcdonald and the great James Cotton to name just a few. Chris has also recorded with Bill Perry, Hubert Sumlin, and Richie Havens among others.

09/08/2024

Executive producer Dolcie carefully monitoring the broadcast from the station lounge.

09/08/2024

Looking forward to sharing a preview of Guy Davis's new release on M.C. Records, due out on August 23rd. Tune in from 9AM to Noon, Eastern time, on 91.3 fm and wvkr.org. Preview at 9:30.

07/08/2024

Alexis P. Suter, vocals Jimmy Bennett, guitar Peter Bennett, bass Ray Grappone, drums Dan Weiss, piano Vicki Bell, vocals

24/07/2024

Tribute on Friday’s show.

Sad to say goodbye to John Mayall. He was a pivotal force in the 1960s British blues movement. The album below, brought Eric Clapton into the spotlight. His extensive 70 year career brought us around 100 albums. He has been referred to as the founder of Blues rock. He passed away today at age 90. John was active up until a couple years ago. Rest in peace John Mayall.

22/07/2024

Dear friends, some nefarious fiend-robot out there is impersonating me on Facebook. I am not sending out new friend requests. How flattering that someone thinks I am worth stealing friends from, though.

19/07/2024

Big Joe Fitz & The Lo-Fi's are on our this evening! This band of seasoned music professionals offers an eclectic playlist that ranges from Bobby Bland to Johnny Mercer to Ernest Tubb and beyond. Reservations suggested; please call (845) 855-1300 to book your table.

18/07/2024

The second New and Tasty album on Friday is from Louisiana native Kevin Sonny Gullage, on Blind Pig Records. Join me from 9AM to Noon, Eastern time, on 91.3fm / WVKR.org.

18/07/2024

Friday's show will feature two New and Tasty albums. The first is from Georgia phenom Jontovias Willis, who is everything he is hyped up to be. Listen in from 9AM to Noon, Eastern time on 91.3 fm / WVKR.org.

GRAMMY-Nominated singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jontavious Willis announced his new album West Georgia Blues, out August 16th via Strolling Bones Records.

12/07/2024

I've been waiting to share this new release from Chris Cain on Alligator Records. Now that I am back from vacation and the release date is coming soon, you can tuneFriday in to 91.3 fm / wvkr.org from 9 to Noon, Eastern Time and join me in listening. This New and Tasty album will be featured at 9:30.

20/06/2024

Welcome summer! Here in the Big Blue Kitchen, we've been putting the soul into solstice for over 25 journeys around the sun. Join me Friday 9AM to Noon for the summer solstice blowout on 91.3fm / wvkr.org.

We have Earth’s off-kilter tilt to thank for the summer solstice, as well as the different seasons.

14/06/2024

I won't comment on the quality of the films (I haven't watched many of them) but the "Blaxploitation" movies of the 70's and 80's provided some memorable soundtracks. We'll take dive into the music Friday in the Soul Power Half an Hour, from 11:30 to Noon on 91.3 fm / wvkr.org.

13/06/2024

I've only met her once, but this new album from Eden Brent feels like the return of an old friend. Mississippi piano and singing at its finest. Tune in Friday morning, 9 to Noon, on 91.3 fm / WVKR.org. I'll share this "new and tasty" album on Yellow Dog Records at 9:30.

31/05/2024

And the song of the day is from Ernie Vincent, "Guilty as Funk." Listen on 91.3 fm /wvkr.org. This one is going to be the closer, which seems appropriate.

Provided to YouTube by Symphonic DistributionGuilty As Funk · Ernie VincentOriginal Dap King℗ 2023 Cornelius Chapel RecordsReleased on: 2023-01-13Conductor: ...

31/05/2024

This morning I am sharing this tribute to one of the great guitarists of the Blues and Soul. Join me on 91.3 fm / WVKR.org from 9AM to Noon.

24/05/2024

A birthday, and a new single! Chris Bergson isn't getting old, he is New and Tasty this week. Join me Friday morning from 9AM to Noon on 91.3 fm / WVKR.org. The New and Tasty feature plays at 9:30.