Liner Notes on WTSQ

12/04/2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Stephen Lee Cropper, who died peacefully in Nashville today at the age of 84.

Steve was a beloved musician, songwriter, and producer whose extraordinary talent touched
millions of lives around the world. As the legendary guitarist for Booker T. & the M.G.‘s and the architect of the Stax Records sound, he helped create some of the most enduring songs in music history, including “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” “Soul Man,” “Knock on Wood,” and “In the Midnight Hour.” A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Grammy Award winner, and
Songwriters Hall of Fame honoree, Steve’s influence on American music is immeasurable.

While we mourn the loss of a husband, father, and friend, we find comfort knowing that Steve
will live forever through his music. Every note he played, every song he wrote, and every artist
he inspired ensures that his spirit and artistry will continue to move people for generations.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Angel Cropper; his children Andrea and Cameron Cropper, Stevie, and Ashley, along with countless musicians and fans whose lives he transformed through his extraordinary gift.
The family thanks everyone for their love, support, and respect for their privacy during this difficult time.

11/29/2025

TONIGHT AT 8:00: LINER NOTES ~~ Rare musical gems buried too long by corporate radio playlists!

Where: WTSQ - 88.1 FM (local in Charleston, WV) or streaming LIVE around the planet at wtsq.org (you can even download the free WTSQ app & take the music with you!)

As much of the country begins to chill for the next few months, we will CHILL tonight with a playlist to soothe you after the hectic holiday!

ALSO -- At 10 p.m. tonight I'll sit in for the great Jamie Lee on Radio S**t and play my selections from her collection of hard & heavy tunes!

DON'T MISS IT!

11/25/2025

WEEKLY EVENTS November 24th - 30th

⭐️ Taylor Books
FRI. NOV 28: WOODBINE
SAT. NOV 29: MINOR SWING
SUN. NOV 30: RAY & JON

⭐️ Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema by WVIFF
FRI. NOV 28: “IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT”
SAT. NOV 29: “BLUE MOON,” “IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT.”
“IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU” + “THANKSGIVING”
SUN. NOV 30: “IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU”
SHOWTIME AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: WVIFF.ORG

⭐️ Black Sheep Burrito and Brews at The Brewery
SUN. NOV 30: “ROCKIN’ FOR READING HOLLY DOLLY BENEFIT CONCERT

⭐️ Fife Street Brewing
TUE. NOV 25: TEAM TRIVIA WV

⭐️ ECHO-LIT
MON. NOV 24 – SAT. NOV 29: “HOLLER & HEARTH HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKET
(OPEN RECEPTION)

⭐️ Pumzi’s
FRI. NOV 28: JEFF ELLIS, CHET LOWTHER and BROOKE A. BROWN

🔹Holly Jolly Brawley
TWO FREE MAGICAL DAYS FILLED WITH MUSIC, LIGHTS, SHOPPING & FAMILY FUN FRIDAY & SATURDAY FROM 12-8PM FEATURING:
🎅 CAPITOL STREET KIDS ZONE – INFLATABLES, FACE PAINTING, DJ DANCE PARTY, CARNIVAL GAMES, PHOTOS WITH SANTA AND MORE.
🛍️ SUMMERS STREET HOLIDAY SHOPPING VILLAGE WITH 30 LOCAL VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, GIANT SNOWGLOBE, & DJ EJ
FRIDAY NOV 28:
• The Unit – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• City Tree Lighting & Award Ceremony – 6:30 PM
• City Center Holiday Light Show Reveal – immediately following
SATURDAY NOV 29:
• Three’s Company Blues – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• WVU Medicine Holiday Drone Show – 6:30 PM
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CzAto9w1i/

🔹Downtown Charleston Association BLACK FRIDAY ARTWALK
FRI. NOV 28: “BLACK FRIDAY ARTWALK” 12PM - 8PM
https://www.facebook.com/share/19vcM9RvA6/

🔹GHOST GALLERY (1599 WASHINGTON STREET E.)
SAT. NOV 29: REUNION: AN ART INSTALLATION CLOSING RECEPTION. WTSQ WILL BE BROADCASTING LIVE, COME SAY HEY! show will feature artists NICHOLE WESTFALL, HANNAH WATTERS, DUANE SWANSON, LEVI SIMPKINS, VASILIA SCOURAS, DEBRA RAYHILL, GREGG OXLEY, ROBBY MOORE, JAMIE MILLER, AMANDA JANE MILLER, STACI LEECH-CORNELL, KIMBERLY JOY, JENSON JADE, ASHLEY HOEY, ASCHLEIGH GAINSBOROUGH, CHRIS MARIA, PAULA CLENDENIN, CHASE BOWMAN, ANDREA ANDERSON, & LAURA ALVIS. 5PM-8PM
https://www.facebook.com/share/1774BM2TeE/

▫️EMPTY GLASS:
MON. NOV 24: “OPEN MIC” with ANDREW PAULEY
TUES. NOV 25: “GREEN JAM WV ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL BENEFIT” with ANDY PARK, THROUGH THE TREES, KODAC HARRISON, THE STRING CHIEFS + MORE!
WED. NOV 26: CHRIS HARRIS & THE LEGION OF SALTY DOGS
THUR. NOV 27: DINOSAUR BURPS, DUCK CITY MUSIC and GAVIN MOUNTS
FRI. NOV 28: “HAPPY HOUR JAZZ” with TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS
SUN NOV 9: “8-BIT BRUNCH” with RETRO VIDEO GAMES, SUNDAY FOOTBALL, DRINK SPECIALS and BRUNCH BUFFET 11:30am to 3pm
FULL SCHEDULE AT: EMPTYGLASS.COM

▫️CLAY CENTER:
WED. NOV 26: JOHN INGHRAM’S FAMILY RECIPE feat. FLETCHER’S GROVE,
BOB THOMPSON UNIT, WILLIAM MATHENY, MAGGIE NOELLE and RYAN ALLEN
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: THECLAYCENTER.ORG

▫️LEE STREET LOUNGE:
WED. NOV 26: KARAOKE
FRI. NOV 28 + SAT. NOV 29: DRAG SHOWS & 12:30am
SUN. NOV 30: DRAG BRUNCH

▫️THE ROQ:
WED. NOV 26: SLOW TRAIN
SAT. NOV 29: SOMETHIN' SPECIAL feat. CHRISTINA CUNNINGHAM and TIMOTHY COURTS

▫️THE VOLSTEAD ROOM
SAT. NOV 29: LATE NIGHT KARAOKE to close

▫️THE BLUE PARROT:
WED. NOV 26: CHRIS HARRIS & THE LEGION OF SALTY DOGS
FRI. NOV 28: “KARAOKE” with DJ MINGLE
SAT. NOV 29: “2ND ANNUAL GOBBLEDY GOBBLER” with DINOSAUR BURPS, HURL BRICKBAT and DAVE COOLYAYS

▫️FOLKLORE MUSIC EXCHANGE:
SAT. NOV 29: ANALOG BOY and MARSHALL HARRIS

▫️SHORT STORY BREWING:
WED. NOV 26: DUO FIELDS
SAT. NOV 29: REVELRY

▫️ELK CITY PLAYHOUSE:
FRI. NOV. 28 – SUN. NOV 30: DAN KEHDE’S “MARY: A ROCK OPERA”
FULL DETAILS AND SCHEDULE AT: CYACCHARLESTON.COM

▫️WANDERING WIND MEADERY:
SAT. NOV 29: “POETRY NIGHT” with TONY HARRAH, LAURA BOGGESS, BETH WOLFE, JOE BIRD, LASHAY LEWIS and KARA BETH GROSE

▫️HISS: HILLBILLY SLALOM SKATEBOARDING at LITTLE CREEK PARK in SOUTH CHARLESTON
SAT NOV 29: “WORKING OFF THE TURKEY” SLALOM SKATEBOARDING RACE. FREE EVENT AT LITTLE CREEK PARK SOAPBOX DERBY TRACK. WATCH LOCAL SKATEBOARDERS (INCLUDING WTSQ DJ TOM SLOAN!) COMPETE IN SLALOM SKATING EVENTS. 10am - 4pm
MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AWa9xdAtd/

▫️TIPPIE’S TAVERN in SOUTH CHARLESTON
SUN. NOV 30: TIPPIE’S TRIVIA NIGHT

▫️LIVE AT THE SHOP in DUNBAR:
WED. NOV 26: “BASSGIVING” with DJ TIBBS, SNOCONE, DJ KITANA, EPHOS KEVOLUTION, BASS THERAPY and DJ RAIDAR FREE!

▫️ALBAN ARTS CENTER:
FRI. NOV 21: “COMEDY NIGHT” with JOEY STEPP, BO VANCE, LEYLA INGALLS and TYSON COLSON
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: ALBANARTSCENTER.COM

▫️THE TAP in ST. ALBANS:
TUES. NOV 25: GARY HAYS
WED. NOV 26: “OPEN MIC”

▫️MARDI GRAS CASINO LOUIE’S LOUNGE in CROSS LANES:
FRI. NOV 28: JACK WILLHITE
SAT. NOV 29: RESTLESS

▫️BARNYARD BBQ in HURRICANE, WV:
FRI. NOV 28: THREE PIECE SUIT

▫️THE LOUD in HUNTINGTON, WV:
FRI. NOV 28: REED FIELDS, SAM EPLIN and JOHN SARGENT
SAT. NOV 29: ETHAN MONROE, BEN DAVIS JR. and POORHOUSE SAINTS
DETAILS AND UPCOMING SCHEDULE AT: THELOUDWV.COM

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11/24/2025

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34 years ago today the world lost one of the greatest vocalists to ever grace the stage, the unforgettable Freddie Mercury. R.I.P. September 5, 1946 - November 24, 1991.

11/22/2025

LINER NOTES
Tonight & every Saturday, 8-10 pm

WTSQ, 88.1 FM (local)
Streaming LIVE everywhere at wtsq.org!

Mitzi will be listening and you should too!

11/22/2025

Howdy Folks,

Join us for episode 71 of Black Dog Blues on WTSQ 88.1FM - The Status Quo at 1pm Eastern for a special mailbag episode. We'll be playing blues music recommended to us by listeners and artists from all over the world. Why don't you join us on WTSQ.org or listen for free on the WTSQ mobile app?

Check out the rest of our Saturday lineup with Flower Power at 9am, Breaking Down The Pressure at 11am, All Skate at 2pm, Liner Notes at 8pm and Radio S**t at 10pm. There is something for everyone on WTSQ! ❤

11/22/2025

MARK YOUR CALENDAR...

The Saturday after Thanksgiving, (11/29) from 8 to midnight on WTSQ - 88.1 FM or streaming LIVE everywhere at wtsq.org, Yours Truly will be hosting for a full 4 hours!

Liner Notes (8 p.m.) and Radio S**t 10 p.m.

STAY TUNED for more details!

11/15/2025

Last week’s show didn’t air due to technical issues, but tonight (11/15/25) I’ll be bringing it to you live on the air. Here’s last week’s announcement. Thanks, everyone! —Brent Allen

~~LINER NOTES: Rare musical gems buried too long by corporate radio playlists~~

---Tonight (and every Saturday night) from 8 to 10
---WTSQ, 88.1 FM (Locally in Charleston)
---wtsq.org (Streaming LIVE around the planet!)

Tonight's show features artists like:
-Brian Auger's Oblivion Express
-Tracy Bonham
-Roxy Music
-Edgar Winter..and many more!

Also, I'll pay tribute to a classic album that turns 54 years old TODAY!

When the sun goes down, turn Liner Notes UP!

11/09/2025

Due to technical difficulties, Liner Notes did not air tonight.

The show referenced in the last post here will air live next Saturday, 11/15 at 8:00 p.m.

Thanks & have a great week, everyone!

~Brent Allen

11/08/2025

~~LINER NOTES: Rare musical gems buried too long by corporate radio playlists~~

---Tonight (and every Saturday night) from 8 to 10
---WTSQ, 88.1 FM (Locally in Charleston)
---wtsq.org (Streaming LIVE around the planet!)

Tonight's show features artists like:

-Brian Auger's Oblivion Express
-Tracy Bonham
-Roxy Music
-Edgar Winter..and many more!

Also, I'll pay tribute to a classic album that turns 54 years old TODAY!

When the sun goes down, turn Liner Notes UP!