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Folk Festival on 90.9fm WDCB Public Radio Eclectic folk-based music program presented Tuesdays from 8 to 11 p.m. central time, on 90.9 FM in t Special podcast interviews are also done from time to time.

Folk Festival radio show's eclectic mix is concentrated in folk and folk-based music but is not strictly limited to acoustic/folk sounds. It is a buffet for the ear, heart, and mind, with a selection of songs that inspires and entertains, from traditional, singer-songwriter, Celtic, folk-rock, country, and blues, to Americana and bluegrass, crossover styles, world music, novelty songs, and more. F

olk Festival on WDCB is for the astute listener and true music aficionado. The show often takes a light-hearted approach with whimsical themes, but is also a serious show that covers important topics--civil rights to labor rights, poverty and homelessness, more-- in songs that explore such issues and present insights and viewpoints. Special segments and historical information and trivia are also often included on the show. Outstanding studio guests are included frequently in live interview and performance spots,from Chicago-based artists to touring acts from all over the country and beyond. The show gives especially strong support to the Chicago music community with both studio spots and the weekly "Chicagoland Folk Calendar" feature begun in July 2007. Folk Festival is also an exciting virtual festival experience! There is a funnel cake booth, coffee (at the south gate), and seasonal specialties, as with the 'beer tent' that opens the Tuesday after Father's Day (I.D. required). The show's creative format offers a fresh, fun listening experience, and the live hosting affords a direct 'real time' presence and interaction with the listeners. Folk Festival occasionally transcends its virtual status with its popular station parties, live concerts, and other events. The host of Folk Festival is Chicagoland native Lilli Kuzma, who started at WDCB in April, 2001, as a rotating host for the Folk Festival show and back-up for the late George Brown, and as the sole weekly host since July, 2007. WDCB Public Radio is an award-winning, professionally managed, listener-supported independent public radio station licensed through the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, just west of Chicago. It was established in 1977.

The July 30th show welcomed back quintessential troubadour, Mark Ambrose, who performed a great set live in studio. He ...
01/08/2024

The July 30th show welcomed back quintessential troubadour, Mark Ambrose, who performed a great set live in studio. He performs this Friday at the Two Way Street Coffee House live music venue, on a co-bill with Tuesday's other outstanding studio guest, Lisa P. Medina. Find all the details at twowaystreet.org. And check out Mark's website at markambrose.com

The July 30th show was made very special with a live studio spot by the talented Lisa P. Medina, who shared songs from h...
01/08/2024

The July 30th show was made very special with a live studio spot by the talented Lisa P. Medina, who shared songs from her debut album, "Wishes." She performs this Friday at the Two Way Street Coffee House live music venue in downtown Downers Grove. More info on her website at lisapmedina.com and the venue site: twowaystreet.org

30/07/2024

Folk Festival will host a double-bill of outstanding talent this Tuesday, July 30: Lisa P. Medina starting at about 8:30 p.m., and then Mark Ambrose starting at about 9 p.m. Also hear more songs for the 'dog days of summer' and a special segment inspired by the Paris Olympics. Listen 8-11 p.m. central, on 90.9fm in Chicagoland, and streaming live at WDCB.org. If you miss listening, you can listen to this show for 2 weeks post-broadcast: WDCB.org/Archive.

23/07/2024

Folk Festival presents more songs for the 'dog days of summer', new release tracks, special sets for late greats - Happy Traum, Bernice Johnson Reagon, and Bob Newhart - and 'birthday sets' for Alison Krauss (53) and Ronny Cox (86)! Frosted lemonade in all the festival tents. Enjoy! Listen 8-11 p.m. central on 90.9fm in Chicagoland, or stream the show live at WDCB.org. Miss listening? You can access this show for 2 weeks after the broadcast at WDCB.org/Archive.

Folk Festival hosted an exceptional double-bill live in studio on 7-16-24: Brittany Jean Music and SongSisters! See Bri...
19/07/2024

Folk Festival hosted an exceptional double-bill live in studio on 7-16-24: Brittany Jean Music and SongSisters! See Brittany this Friday at the Two Way Street Coffee House live music venue and Sunday at the Woodstock Folk Festival. The SongSisters open the Woodstock fest on Sunday and also lead the finale sing-along!

16/07/2024

Folk Festival will host Brittany Jean Music and SongSisters live in studio this Tuesday, July 16, as part of a preview of this Sunday's Woodstock Folk Festival. Also hear songs for the 'dog days of summer' - part one - ruff! Listen 8-11 p.m. central, on 90.9fm in Chicagoland, or stream the show live at WDCB.org. You can also access this show within 2 weeks after the end of the broadcast, at WDCB.org/Archive!

09/07/2024

Listen to a great mix this Tuesday, July 9, including a preview in the second hour for this weekend's Frankfort Bluegrass Festival, plus music for Bastille Day, and featuring lots of Woody Guthrie songs for his 112th birthday anniversary July 14! Listen 8-11 p.m. central on 90.9fm and streaming live at WDCB.org. Or listen within 2 weeks after the broadcast at WDCB.org/Archive.

02/07/2024

Enter the fest this Tuesday, July 2, to hear a great mix that includes 'red, white, and blue' sets, and third hour a special 'shoes/footwear' theme, inspired by Imelda Marcos turning 95 today; hear the 'Imelda' set toward the end of the show. Air-conditioned tents and ice-cold lemonade! Fireworks after the show at the North Tent. Listen 8-11 p.m. central, on 90.9fm in Chicagoland, or stream the show live at WDCB.org. And wishing everyone a great Fourth!

The June 25th show as made very special by the live performances of the outstanding Naomi Ashley and Jon Williams, who p...
27/06/2024

The June 25th show as made very special by the live performances of the outstanding Naomi Ashley and Jon Williams, who played a pre-radio show concert followed by a live studio spot! Info on their upcoming shows at naomiashley.com

25/06/2024

Enjoy the usual great, eclectic mix this Tuesday, June 25, and hear the outstanding NAOMI ASHLEY and JON WILLIAMS, live in studio from about 8:30-9 p.m. Listen to the show from 8-11 p.m. central, on 90.9fm in Chicagoland, or stream it live from anywhere at WDCB.org! Miss all or part of this show? You can access it and listen as desired, within 2 weeks after the end of the broadcast, at WDCB.org/Archive.

18/06/2024

Hear an eclectic mix of old and new this Tuesday, June 18th, plus hour 2 includes songs for Juneteenth, and hour 3 is themed for June being the 'Great Outdoors Month.' There will be a giveaway of admission to the event concert on June 25 with the outstanding Naomi Ashley and Jon Williams. . . listen in hours 1 and 2 for your change to call in and win! The virtual festival has air-conditioned tents and ice-cold lemonade! Listen from 8-11 p.m. central on 90.9fm in Chicagoland, or stream the show live from anywhere at WDCB.org. Miss listenin'? You can access and listen to this show within 2 weeks post-broadcast at WDCB.org/Archive

11/06/2024

Father's Day is coming up, and this Tuesday's show features lots of songs about fathers and fatherhood! Listen this June 11th to the great eclectic mix, from 8-11 p.m. central. You can listen at 90.9fm in Chicagoland, stream the show live from anywhere at WDCB.org, or listen within 2 weeks after the broadcast, at WDCB.org/Archive. And wishing everyone a wonderful Father's Day weekend!

04/06/2024

Enter the fest this Tuesday, June 4, to hear a great, eclectic mix of old and new, plus first hour hear a preview of the Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Traditional Music Festival going on in Morris, IL this June 8-9! Listen at 90.9fm in Chicagoland, stream the show live at WDCB.org, or listen post-broadcast at WDCB.org/Archive (shows are there for 2 weeks).

28/05/2024

Folk Festival is excited to welcome Chicago Sue Fink live in studio, this Tuesday, May 28, from about 8:30-9 p.m. Hear her songs about cicadas, and more! The show will also feature lots of songs about flowers, so count on a bloomin' great time. Listen 8-11 p.m. central on 90.9FM in Chicagoland, or you can stream the show live at WDCB.org. You can also listen within 2 weeks post-broadcast at WDCB.org/Archive.

27/05/2024

Folk Festival congratulates the talented Robin Bienemann on being named a Kerrville Folk Festival 2024 New Folk Winner!!! robinb.org

21/05/2024

Enjoy a great mix of old and new this Tuesday, May 21, with a full 3rd hour of Dylan material in honor of his 83rd birthday this May 24! Listen from 8-11 p.m. central on 90.9FM in Chicagoland, stream the show live from anywhere at WDCB.org, or listen within 2 weeks after the broadcast at WDCB.org/Archive. Air-conditioned tents, cold brew coffee!

13/05/2024

Listen this Tuesday, May 14, to a multi-faceted show filled with excellent music: featuring a live studio spot with talented Milwaukee-based duo, Patty & Craig, in the first hour. The second hour presents a selection of covers, new and old; and third hour focuses on all new release tracks. It's an eclectic mix, and all for you to hear from 8-11 p.m. central, on 90.9fm in Chicagoland, streaming live everywhere at WDCB.org; and, if you miss listening to the broadcast, the show is available for 2 weeks at WDCB.org/Archive!

It was a fabulous visit 5-7-24 at WDCB with Jenny Bienemann Music and Haiku Milieu and Robin Bienemann! Jenny is releas...
09/05/2024

It was a fabulous visit 5-7-24 at WDCB with Jenny Bienemann Music and Haiku Milieu and Robin Bienemann! Jenny is releasing a new book of poetry and photography, "Sundays with Jenny", and performing with a talented group of area songwriters on Fri., May 10, a Haiku Milieu event at The Venue in Aurora, IL. Details at jennybienemann.com or themusicvenue.org

07/05/2024

Enjoy a multi-faceted show this Tuesday, May 7, from 8-11 p.m. central, with songs for Mother's day, new release tracks, a studio spot with the talented Jenny Bienemann Music and Haiku Milieu, plus an admission giveaway for the May 14 event concert at WDCB with wonderful duo, Patty & Craig. Hear it all on 90.9fm in Chicagoland, or stream the show live at WDCB.org. You can also listen post-broadcast for up to 2 weeks at WDCB.org/Archive!

30/04/2024

Enjoy an eclectic mix this Tues., April 30, that includes new release tracks from Sierra Ferrell, Brooks Williams, Ruth Moody, Lizz Wright, Muriel Anderson, and more! Listen 8-11 pm. central on 90.9FM in Chicagoland, stream the show live at WDCB.org, or listen within 2 weeks after the broadcast at WDCB.org/archive! It's a gorgeous late spring evening, so wander the virtual festival grounds tonight!

It was a wonderful studio spot and visit with the talented Mike Ward 4-23-24. He performs this Fri., April 26 at the Tw...
26/04/2024

It was a wonderful studio spot and visit with the talented Mike Ward 4-23-24. He performs this Fri., April 26 at the Two Way Street Coffee House live music venue in Downers Grove, IL. Details at twowaystreet.org.

23/04/2024

Hear a great, eclectic mix this Tues., April 23, highlighting songs for Arbor Day, and featuring talented singer-songwriter, Mike Ward, live in studio in the first hour. Listen at 90.9fm in Chicagoland, stream the show live at WDCB.org, or listen within 2 weeks after the broadcast at WDCB.org/Archive!

16/04/2024

Listen this Tues., April 16 from 8-11 p.m. central to an eclectic show mixing old and new, in a variety of styles that will dazzle your ears! Featuring songs for upcoming Earth Day, International Guitar Month, and more. And a concert tix giveaway to see House of Hamill @ Maple Street Concerts this Sat., April 20! isten for your chance to call in and win, between 8-9:30 p.m. Listen at 90.9fm in the Chicago area, stream the show live at WDCB.org, or listen within 2 weeks after the broadcast, go to WDCB.org/Archive.

Fabulous musicianship, songs, and instrumentals! Hear them this Tuesday, April 16 on Folk Festival. You can see House o...
16/04/2024

Fabulous musicianship, songs, and instrumentals! Hear them this Tuesday, April 16 on Folk Festival. You can see House of Hamill in concert this Sat., April 20, in Lombard, IL, performing for Maple Street Concerts! maplestreetconcerts.org

Join us for our 2023 - 2024 Season Finale concert with House of Hamill at Maple Street Concerts (Lombard, IL) on 4/20/2024 at 7pm. Tickets are $20. Info/Tix: https://maplestreetconcerts.org/

Lilli Kuzma, host of Folk Festival on 90.9fm WDCB Public Radio, is our guest emcee!

House of Hamill @ Maple Street Concerts

The talented duo, February Sky (Phil Cooper & Susan Urban), seen here performing live in studio 4-9-24, following a wond...
11/04/2024

The talented duo, February Sky (Phil Cooper & Susan Urban), seen here performing live in studio 4-9-24, following a wonderful event night concert at WDCB! februarysky.com

02/04/2024

Listen this Tuesday, April 2, from 8-11 p.m. central, to an eclectic mix of outstanding music! At the top of hour 3, Emmylou Harris will be featured in the opening set in honor of her 77th birthday today. AND: there will be a giveaway of admission to the event concert at WDCB with the duo, February Sky, on April 9 - listen for a chance to win in both hour 1 and 2! The festival tents are heated, and there's caramel coffee available. Listen at 90.9fm in Chicagoland, or stream the show live at WDCB.org. Miss listening tonight? You can access this show within 2 weeks after the end of the broadcast and listen when you want, at WDCB.org/Archive!

The very talented Rachel Drew seen here performing live in studio on 3-26-24. She is releasing a great new album, "Old ...
28/03/2024

The very talented Rachel Drew seen here performing live in studio on 3-26-24. She is releasing a great new album, "Old Sky New" and has a CD release show this Thursday, March 28 at FitzGerald’s in Berwyn, IL. More information on this fine artist at racheldrew.com

26/03/2024

Folk Festival will feature female artists this Tuesday, March 26 in honor of women's history month. And the outstanding Rachel Drew will be live in studio starting at about 8:30 p.m. Hear it all from 8-11 p.m. central, on 90.9fm in Chicagoland, streaming live at WDCB.org, and available for 2 weeks post-broadcast at WDCB.org/Archive!

19/03/2024

Support WDCB this Tues., March 19, with a vote of confidence by donating for the Spring Pledge Drive to keep operations going strong! During the Folk Festival show tonight 8-11 p.m., you can phone 630-942-5299 to make a donation, or do this securely online at WDCB.org. ALL donors will receive a pair of the cool new WDCB socks, plus be automatically entered into this show's 'Folktastic Drawing' for a chance to win a bundle of prizes! WDCB is HEAR because of YOU, so please take a moment to chip in tonight. Thanks!

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