Arts on Fire

Originally airing Friday, April 5, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Steve Johnson (right) and Adam McKillip (left) from The Probables about their music and upcoming gigs. Plus they play a few new songs that will likely appear on a future forth-coming album.

Originally airing Friday, March 30, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talk siwth Author David Schein, who returns to Jamestown on Thursday, April 4 to read from his novel “The Adoption” during the first installment of an Arts on Fire LIVE series presented by WRFA Radio. Gleaned from Schein’s many travels to Ethiopia where he co-founded with the children of the Southern Dawn Circus the One Love AIDS/HIV Awareness Theater, “The Adoption” fictionalizes the lives of children growing up in Ethiopia and the USA over the span of 20 years. Schein is currently on a book tour that has taken him to New Orleans and Chicago. In the fall of 2019 he will give readings on the West Coast. The appearance by Schein in Jamestown is also a return for him to a city he called home for several years when he served as the Executive Director of the Reg Lenna Civic Center and Arts Council for Chautauqua County (which merged in 2015 to become Reg Lenna Center for the Arts). The reading and interview will be the first of a new WRFA series of entitled Arts On Fire LIVE. Building off the long-running local Arts and Entertainment radio program Arts on Fire (Fridays at 5 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.), Arts on Fire LIVE will be the first multimedia series in the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts’ Media Arts Studio on the third floor of the facility. More information at www.WRFALP.com or www.RegLenna.com.

Originally airing Friday, March 22, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Len Barry, director of Marketing and Communications at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, about several upcoming events including the Girls Night Out fundraiser (March 30), the recently announced Arts on Fire Live with David Schein (April 4), the showing of the Peter Jackson WWI documentary They Shall Not Grow Old (April 3), the Good Humor Men show (May 4), and the ongoing Women Create exhibit at the 3rd on 3rd Gallery.

Originally airing Friday, March 22, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with musician Warren Sischo about his long music career and work as one of the region's few remaining pedal steel guitar players.

Originally airing Friday, March 15, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Rachael Kilgour (Boston, MA)- who will appear on the March installment of Rolling Hills Radio with Ken Hardley (being recorded Monday, March 18 at Shawbucks in Jamestown, NY and broadcast on WRFA Friday, March 22 at 6pm). https://www.rachaelkilgour.com/

Originally airing Friday, March 15, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with David Tamulevich, who's part of the folk singing duo Mustard’s Retreat, which will appear on the March installment of Rolling Hills Radio with Ken Hardley (being recorded Monday, March 18 at Shawbucks and broadcast on WRFA Friday, March 22 at 6pm).

Originally airing Friday, March 16, 2019 Macklehat Merffy (Scott, Matt, and Chris) in the studio with WRFA's Jason Sample. The guys answer some questions and also play some songs. More info at: https://www.facebook.com/Macklehatmerffy/

Originally airing Friday, March 8, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local musician and Rolling Hills Radio host Ken Hardley about details for the March 18 show as well as what else he has in store for the remainder of the 2018-19 season.

Originally airing Friday, March 8, 2019. WRFA’s Jason Sample welcomes the members of Deep Fried & Dipped in Honey in the studio for an interview and live performance.

Originally airing Friday, Mach 8, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with JCC Music Department Director Dr. Neil Flory about the opening of the school's newly renovated music department at the JCC Sheldon Center (formerly Arts and Sciences building). A special Ribbon Cutting is set for Wednesday, March 13 from noon to 1 p.m. Refreshments, tours, and live music will complement the experience of seeing where music lives at JCC.

Originally airing Friday, March 1, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Shane Hawkins and Mariah Melendy about the 2019 Art Market and Auction happening March 9 at Infinity.

Originally airing Friday, March 1, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample welcomes the members of Qwister in the studio for an interview and live performance. Qwister is: Ryan Melquist - Lead Vocals / Harmonicas / Rhythm Gtrs / Science Nate Mahaffey - Lead Guitar / Bass Guitar / Vocals Alexander Devereaux - Drums / Percussion More info: https://www.facebook.com/qwister/

Originally airing Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Richard Olson Walter, Matt smith and Jamie King-Prunty about the local theatrical production of To Kill a Mocking Bird, taking place at the Lucille Ball Little Theater in March.

WRFA's Jason Sample talks with the members of Jamestown-based Cold Lazarus (Marc, Gavin, Adam, and Jeremy) about the band, its music, and what's in store for 2019. Band Website: http://www.coldlazarusband.com/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/coldlazarus

WRFA's Jason Sample talks with stand up comic Michael Palascak, who will be in Jamestown on Friday night, Feb. 22, for two shows and the Lucy-Desi Museum's Tropicana Room. Sponsored by the National Comedy Center. Ticket information at www.ComedyCenter.org.

Originally airing Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with local musician Mike Brunacini.

Originally airing Friday, Feb. 7, 2019. Journey Gunderson stops by the WRFA studio to discuss the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Headliners for 2019 - Sebastian Maniscalco and John Mulaney. Mulaney will be performing on Friday, August 9 and Maniscalco will be performing on Saturday, August 10. Both shows will take place at the Northwest Arena. Tickets for the performances will go on pre-sale for NCC members only — starting Wednesday, February 20 at noon. They will go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 22 at noon. For ticket information on the two headliners as well as details on the 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival or the NCC, visit ComedyCenter.org.

Originally airing Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. WRFA GM Dennis Drew sits down and talks with Elektra Kings bassist Gavin Paterniti about the band, its new album and its CD release party at Chadakoin Club on Feb. 9.

Originally airing Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local musician Amanda Barton. Plus Amanda plays a couple of songs with the help of friend and fellow musician Benny Ernewein.

Originally airing Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Paul Clemente and Jeremy Little from the Jamestown-based comedy troupe Karate Sleepover about their upcoming Comedians in Love show at the Spire Theater. Karate Sleepover and The Spire Theater are partnering together to bring you a stacked night of comedy for Valentine's Day weekend. Comedians from all over the tri-state area are coming to perform in the area's other "only" comedy club Studio Metro! For $45 you get dinner for two and a show! Dinner starts at 7pm. Dinner menu: 1. Bistro Steak 2. Salmon Almondine a l'orange (gf) 3. Caribbean Sweet Potato Gratin (vegan/gf) Cold beverage, coffee or tea and dessert included. Additional concessions, beverages and desserts also available for purchase. Doors at 6:30, dinner at 7:00 in Odyssey Hall. Performers include: -Amber Maeda (Cleveland, OH) -Jake Samson (Buffalo, NY) -Ian Insect (Pittsburgh, PA) -Brittany See (Jamestown, NY) -Teal Weatherley (Jamestown, NY) -Paul Clemente (Lakewood, NY) -Jeremy Little (Jamestown, NY) -Derek Burr (Erie, PA) -Kipp Reynolds (Falconer, NY) More info at: https://www.facebook.com/events/400134610793934/

Originally airing Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with the musical duo Kings Express (Scott Robert and Joshua Mayes) and also has them perform a few songs for the listening audience.

Originally airing Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Akron, OH-based singer/songwriter Gretchen Pleuss to learn more about her music and preview her Feb. 7 appearance on the Back Room Radio Hour radio show, hosted by Bill Ward.

Originally airing Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Tara Nevins from Donna the Buffalo about the band's new album and the upcoming show on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Spire Theater in Jamestown, NY.

Originally airing Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Sherman Central School student Julie Ratzlaff about finishing third in the 9th annual national MusiCares® Teens Make Music Contest songwriting competition for her song "Where Did you Go?" In addition to the interview we also feature Julie's original song. Facing Addiction with NCADD has partnered with MusiCares® to support the ninth annual MusiCares Teens Make Music Contest. The contest challenged young people to create an original song and/or music video that celebrates life without alcohol or drugs, bringing attention to the real-life consequences of substance misuse. The contest was open to 14 to 18-year-olds. For her winning entry, Ratzlaff will get to see the Vans Warped Tour and enjoy other prizes. This is the first year of partnership between Facing Addiction with NCADD and MusiCares. For more information and to hear the contest winners' songs, please visit www.facingaddiction.org/teens-make-music-contest. ABOUT MUSICARES A friend and ally of the music community, MusiCares was established by the Recording Academy™ to safeguard the health and well-being of all music people. A four-star charity and safety net in times of need, MusiCares offers confidential preventative, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and personal health issues. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteer professionals, our dedicated team works across the country to ensure the music community has the resources and support it needs. For more information, visit www.musicares.org, "like" MusiCares on Facebook, and follow @MusiCares on Twitter and Instagram. # # #

Originally airing Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local musician William Russell (Russell, PA) from Russell & Hamels / Doc & Willie. Plus Will plays three of his original compositions - Be What You Want to Be, The Quiet, and It Doesn't Matter Anyway.

Originally airing Friday, January 18, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local musician Chris Lee about his music and bands Desecrator and We Speak Canadian, plus plays a few tracks from Desecrator's album "Die for You... Dead Without You."

Originally airing Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local musician Sean Lander from Hallow Society to learn more about the band and music. More information at: https://www.facebook.com/TheHALLOWSociety/ https://www.reverbnation.com/hallowsociety/

Originally airing Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local musician Juli Bessey (Flossie & The Gunslingers, Porcelain Busdrivers) about being a musician in the Jamestown, NY area and some upcoming performances.