WRIR = The Gold Standard For Community Radio (podcast available!)

In the 6 years that WRIR has been on the air,it has established itself as the gold standard for community radio in the country.

Not only are we the largest and most successful LPFM in the country,when congress and the senate was deciding whether or not they wanted to expand the Prometheus Radio Project (the bill that allows for licencing LPFM radio stations across the country),WRIR was cited as a shining example of the bills success.

We certainly couldn't have done any of this without YOU and your support over the last 6 years!

This radio station belongs to YOU,the people of Richmond!

Please continue to show your support by donating whatever you can to keep this most worthy Richmond institution growing!

Call me directly in the studio and to make a donation and receive some great premiums to boot!

(804)649-9737

Plus,I'll be playing the interview I did with Pretty & Nice last week including some songs they recorded live in our studios!

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The All-Nighter: Ohsoyes RadioOhSoYes Radio- Rantin’ Edition

This week on OhSoYes Radio The Foreign Exchange joins us to drop some info for the fans, we see who's gettin salty, and like always we have funny news storys or you. Enjoy.

Bangin’ in ya Benzi box crisp… It’s Mikemetic!!!

Stunted DevelopmentScreamin’ Jay Hawkins and more!

Opening – 1:58 – 1:58
Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – The Time of My Life (nuked)
Max Frost & the Troopers – There's a Party Going On

Set 1 – 12:43 – 14:41
Screamin' Jay Hawkins – Stroking
Dave Dudley – Yonder Comes a Sucker
The Scrambers – Black Boots
Blind Willie Johnson – If I had My Way I'd Tear the Building Down

Set 2 – 12:18 – 26:59
Father Pat Berkery – Baptism
Karl Velantin & Liesl Karstadt – The Okeh Laughing Record
The California Poppy Pickers – Hushabye
Peter Duchin – Superfly

Set 3 – 12:56 – 39:55
Tom Jones – Hard to Handle
386DX – Rape Me
Flight of the Conchords – Bowie
The Peanuts – Yoneyama Sankara
Gil Scott-Heron – Brother

Set 4 – 12:01 – 51:56
Iggy Pop – Pussy Power
Norman Habel – Tim
Daniel Johnston – Kool Aid
The Beach Boys – Don't Worry Baby
The Mystic Astrologic Crystal Band – Think I'll Just Lay Here

Set 5 – 12:56 – 64:52
Big John & the Buzzards (Thurl Ravenscroft) – Hey Little Girl
Muchucambos – La Cucaracha
Jack Kerouac – Dave Brubeck
The Who – Blue Red & Grey
Jimmy Nelson – The Letter P
Ruth Wallis – Large Size Mamma

Set 6 – 13:21 – 76:13
Betty Lou Mills – Rock Him
Nelson Riddle Orchestra – Lolita Ya-Ya
The Toys – Smoke Two Joints
Kiss – C'mon & Love Me

Set 7 – 14:45 – 90:58
Texas Jim Robertson
Bob McFadden & Dor – The Beat Generation
Baryb Manco – Un Autre Amour Que Toi
Joe Williams – 5 O'Clock in the Morning
Hanley Johnson – Fisher Body

Set 8 – 11:58 – 102:56
The Mighty Hannibal – Good Time
Xaviera Hollander – The Hippie
Os Mutantes – Nao Va Se Perder Por Ai

The End – 5:56 – 108:48
Bombay the Hard Way – Inspector Jay from Delhi

Can’t Stop The MusicCan’t Stop the Music Sunday 5/1/2011 9-11pm

Let me put a bee in your bonnet:  Reach out & do what needs to be done, listeners … it's WRIR's Spring 2011 Fund Drive & we need your support to bring you the best radio in Richmond.

In honor of the Fund Drive, this week on CSTM, we'll feature MOTIVATION, INSPIRATION, & EDUCATION, plus selections for MAY DAY, and, of course, start with COVERS.  We've got a great STASH for the first donor at the $100 level, and eternal love.

You're now in on the buzz.  Get in on the action.  804-622-9747.

Smooch, P Swann

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If Music Could TalkIf Music Could Talk – Fund Drive!!!!! Special spotlight on Afghan music!!!

SPECIAL GUEST DJ KAIRSHMA PRESENTS A SPECIAL TWO HOUR PROGRAM OF AFGHAN MUSIC

Setlist will be added later — promise!!!

The Motherland InfluenceThe Motherland Influence: May 1, 2011 5:00-7:00 PM

Let's start with some FELA!!!! Then, more sax music and then more more more.

The Other Black MusicThe Other Black Music

Mr. Bradley will sing for your donations.

Mellow MadnessIt’s the Fund Drive on Mellow Madness

Give us a call at 804-622-9747!

Budos Band / Black Venom / Daptone

Johnny Pacheco / Dakar Punto Final

Femi Kuti / Dem Bobo

(The above songs are selections from the CD Stash giveaway of $100 or more during the show.)

Cedric Im Brooks / Mun Dum Gu

Orlandivo / Tudo Joia

Jorge Ben / Bebete Vaobora

Gilberto Gil / Maracatu Atomico

The People's Choice / I Likes To Do It

Grainger Hunt / Noah

Etta James / Seven Day Fool

TSU Toronadoes / What Good Am I?

The Brief Encounter / Good Thing Bad Thing

Marvin Gaye / What's Going On?

Leon Ware / California

The Whatnauts / Help Is On The Way

The Jimmy Castor Bunch / It's Just Begun

Ballinjack / Found A Child

Funky Nassau / Look At What You CAn Get

Skull Snaps / All of a Sudden

Herbie Hancock / Ready or Not

Oneness of Juju / Every Way But Loose

James Mason / Sweet Power Your Embrace

Michael Jackson / Sunset Driver

Hill / Delicate Rose

Jean Jacques Perry / E.V.A.

Bebop And Beyond With Mr. JazzSunday Pledge Drive Jazz!

Bill here, subbing for Mr. Jazz and highlighting some new releases we've received here at the studio!   Thanks for listening, and thanks for your support of WRIR!