Grandma Cyd

10/16/2025

10/12/2025

Today's episode of "Jazz Brunch" was made possible thanks to generous contributions by melatonin and Excedrin Migraine. Here is what you heard today: https://spinitron.com/WVMO/pl/21363554/Jazz-Brunch-with-Grandma-Cyd

HPZ fans, I'm sorry I couldn't be with you last night. I hope you found something joyous to listen to. The show will be back next Saturday!

09/28/2025

This amazing moment happened on Thursday at the Orpheum.

09/27/2025

Who else got to be a part of the magic this week? ✨🎪

Jon Batiste is a global treasure, and we were so fortunate he chose to spend two nights in Madison!

We tried very hard to get him on the air with help from WVMO, WSUM, and his team, but schedules and logistics didn’t mesh. We hold promise for better luck next time! In the meantime, enjoy these snapshots from a fantastic couple of nights.

And with this, I sign off for two radio weekends. While I’m away, you’ll enjoy “best of” editions of HPZ and Jazz Brunch. I hope they bring you joy in their own way, too.

📻 HPZ: Saturdays 7-9 PM (Central) on WSUM 91.7 FM and WSUM.org

📡 Jazz Brunch: Sundays 10AM-12 PM (Central) on 98.7 WVMO - The Voice of Monona and WVMO.fm

09/13/2025

Went to a record dig and walked away with just three albums. Mr. Alien disapproves of such restraint. 👽

Tune in to hear these spins and many more from 7-9 PM (Central) on WSUM 91.7 FM and WSUM.org.

Listen back between now and 9 PM (Central) Sunday on WSUM app's "Replay" channel."

09/06/2025

The first HPZ of WSUM 91.7 FM's fall lineup hits the airwaves at 7 PM (Central)! Stream at WSUM.org or on the WSUM app.

🎶 What do you want to hear tonight?

09/01/2025

08/31/2025

From Lola's to the WVMO - The Voice of Monona studios, this crate of vinyl is about to make your morning!

Tune into "Jazz Brunch" 10 AM-12 PM (Central) on 98.7 FM in Monona and Madison; stream from anywhere at WVMO.fm.

08/27/2025

What are you doing Saturday night? 💃

With HPZ on break this holiday weekend, I'll be spinning at Lola's Madison from 5-8 PM with tunes to help us enjoy the last bit of summer vibes. ☀️

Come on down!

08/24/2025

Thanks for all the requests this week on HPZ! You help shape the playlist.

Here’s what you heard on last night’s show: http://www.heavypettingzoo.org/august-23-2025-playlist/

08/24/2025

60 years ago, Frank Sinatra released “September of My Years.” This ballad concept album about coming to terms with middle age (by the 49-year-old singer) was his fifth collaboration with orchestral arranger Gordon Jenkins. It reached #5 Billboard and retains excellent reviews, featuring standards like “Hello, Young Lovers” “September Song” “It Was a Very Good Year” + the title track. Cover illustration by George Bartell. More in Comments.

August 24 Birthdays: Arthur Crudup b.1905; Wynonie Harris b.1915; Benny Moré b.1919; Jackie Brenston b.1928 (?); Willie Winfield (The Harptones) b.1929; Elliot Ingber (The Mothers of Invention / Fraternity of Man / Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band) b.1941; Jimmy Soul b.1942; John Cipollina (Quicksilver Messenger Service) b.1943; Jim Brady (The Sandpipers) b.1944; Molly Duncan (Average White Band) and Ken Hensley (Uriah Heep) b.1945; Danny Joe Brown (Molly Hatchet) b.1951; David Freiberg (Quicksilver Messenger Service / Jefferson Starship) and Mason Williams are 87; Ernest Wright (Little Anthony and the Imperials) is 86; Marshall Thompson (The Chi-Lites) is 83; Ronee Blakley and Randy Silverman (Vito and the Salutations) are 80; Jim Fox (James Gang) is 78; Jean Michel Jarre is 77; Mike Brignardello (Giant) is 76; John Cowan (New Grass Revival) and Linton Kwesi Johnson are 73; Ron Holloway is 72; Jeffrey Daniel (Shalamar) is 70; Mark Bedford (Madness) and Colin Angus (The Shamen) are 64; John Bush (Armored Saint / Anthrax) is 62; Otiel Burbridge is 61; Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) is 57; Kaki King is 46; Kelly Lee Owens is 37; King Krule is 31.

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08/23/2025

How do you top today's weather? Cap off the beautiful day with two hours of your favorite songs and artists from the 1930s-1960s! HPZ is live, 7-9 PM (Central), on WSUM 91.7 FM and streams online at WSUM.org.

What are you hoping to hear tonight?