WEVL FM 89.9

WEVL FM 89.9 Voted Memphis' Best Radio Station WEVL FM 89.9 is the Mid-South's only listener-supported, independent, volunteer radio station.

Our call letters say it all: "WE VoLunteer." With only two paid staff positions, WEVL reflects the collective effort of numerous volunteers, both on and off the air, for 46 years. WEVL currently broadcasts daily starting at 6 AM. With nearly 60 different programs airing each week, FM 89.9 offers a wide variety of music and information presented by programmers who independently prepare their own sh

ows and who know their areas of interest well. Blues, rock, Memphis music, world music, bluegrass and country are just some of the many musical genres we cover. WEVL is licensed by the FCC to Southern Communication Volunteers, Inc., a non-profit, educational §501(c)(3) organization. Not owned or operated by any government agency, university, school system, or commercial entity, WEVL's funding comes primarily from our listeners, who attend our concerts and benefits and become members with donations of $40 or more. The majority of our operating revenue is raised during our biannual pledge drives. WEVL broadcasts to a radius of approximately 50 miles, covering the Greater Memphis area, and is heard in three states and wordwide via the Internet. Our achievements to date reflect 46 years of growth, countless volunteer hours of effort, and millions of dollars in listener donations. And we continue to work toward greater goals.

New Music Alert! Your album feature playing now is Héritage, by Songhoy Blues. On their fourth studio project, the deser...
04/03/2025

New Music Alert! Your album feature playing now is Héritage, by Songhoy Blues. On their fourth studio project, the desert blues band from Northern Mali brings you an acoustic take on their eclectic, world sound. Don't miss this slice of international artistry, only on Memphis' Number One Station -- independent, listener-supported WEVL FM 89.9.

Streaming worldwide at wevl.org.

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Brother Chiremba brings you BLACK SOUL today and every Tuesday from noon-2 pm CT. Today's playlist includes Bob Marley, ...
04/01/2025

Brother Chiremba brings you BLACK SOUL today and every Tuesday from noon-2 pm CT. Today's playlist includes Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Nina Simone, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Gil Scott-Heron, Tracy Chapman, and lots more. Stream at wevl.org or tune in locally at WEVL 89.9 in the Memphis metro. .

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Your new album feature today at 11:00 am CT is Grammy-nominated Sierra Hull's latest release, A Tip Toe High Wire. The n...
03/27/2025

Your new album feature today at 11:00 am CT is Grammy-nominated Sierra Hull's latest release, A Tip Toe High Wire. The new album finds Hull, the first woman to win Mandolin Player of the Year, redesigning bluegrass. "The Tennessee native goes indie and gets empowered," says Rolling Stone. Don't miss it on your Volunteer Radio Station--independent, listener-supported WEVL 89.9. Streaming just about everywhere at wevl.org.

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New show! Hear Frank Zappa, The Big Bopper, Partridge Family, Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66, Earth, Wind & Fire, and so muc...
03/16/2025

New show! Hear Frank Zappa, The Big Bopper, Partridge Family, Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66, Earth, Wind & Fire, and so much more today from 2-4 pm CT on OFF BEATS with Nora. Overlooked oldies, audacious covers, experimental gems, and more every Sunday on WEVL 89.9 + streaming at wevl.org.

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Live music from Michael Cusack coming up at 4:00 CT today on THROUGH THE CRACKS with Ed. Stream at wevl.org or listen lo...
03/12/2025

Live music from Michael Cusack coming up at 4:00 CT today on THROUGH THE CRACKS with Ed. Stream at wevl.org or listen locally at 89.9 FM.

The Ridge Runner hits the airwaves today 2-3 pm CT with your midweek bluegrass fix on HILLBILLY JAZZ. Hear Yonder Mounta...
03/12/2025

The Ridge Runner hits the airwaves today 2-3 pm CT with your midweek bluegrass fix on HILLBILLY JAZZ. Hear Yonder Mountain String Band, Sierra Hull, Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland, Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road, and lots more NEW bluegrass and old-timey style music. Come back Saturday mornings from 6-10 am for more bluegrass on the Bluff City Barndance. Only on WEVL 89.9 + WEVL.org, radio since 1976.

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It's a Mardi Gras party today on NEW ORLEANS BIG BEAT! Join Tom for two hours of  music by Dr. John, Professor Longhair,...
02/28/2025

It's a Mardi Gras party today on NEW ORLEANS BIG BEAT! Join Tom for two hours of music by Dr. John, Professor Longhair, Rebirth Brass Band, Irma Thomas, Pete Fountain, and more great Crescent City artists. Tune in 4-6 pm CT today + every Friday for your NOLA music fix. Streaming at wevl.org and on your radio at 89.9 FM in the Memphis metro.

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Your new album feature playing now is Radicants, the latest release by Malian musician Ballake Sissoko. Over the eight t...
02/27/2025

Your new album feature playing now is Radicants, the latest release by Malian musician Ballake Sissoko. Over the eight track LP, the world-renowned kora player mixes West African rhythms with electronic soundscapes in a melodic, meditative manner. In all, the new work breathes fresh life into an age old musical tradition in ways we hope you'll enjoy.

Hear it only on independent, listener-supported WEVL FM 89.9, streaming for you at wevl.org.

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LIVE MUSIC ALERT! Join the Doctor and special guest Marc Broussard today at 2 pm CT for live music and conversation on T...
02/13/2025

LIVE MUSIC ALERT! Join the Doctor and special guest Marc Broussard today at 2 pm CT for live music and conversation on THE CLINIC. The Louisiana Swamp Soul artist kicks off his tour tonight in Memphis at Minglewood Hall. Don’t miss it on 89.9 FM in the Memphis metro and streaming live at wevl.org just about everywhere.

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Your album feature today at 11am CT is Love Direction, the latest release by Seattle-based soul band, The Dip. Over the ...
02/13/2025

Your album feature today at 11am CT is Love Direction, the latest release by Seattle-based soul band, The Dip. Over the eleven track LP, the group's three-piece horn section lays a foundation of soul, funk, and jazz grooves, as their songwriting explores love, life, and the challenges that relationships can bring. In all, the new work offers a fresh take on a timeless theme that we know you'll enjoy.

Hear it only on independent, listener-supported WEVL FM 89.9, streaming for you at wevl.org.

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Your vehicle donation helps WEVL 89.9 stay on the air! Call 877-WEVLCAR now or get started at wevl.org. Donating is easy...
02/11/2025

Your vehicle donation helps WEVL 89.9 stay on the air! Call 877-WEVLCAR now or get started at wevl.org. Donating is easy, and we'll pick up your vehicle for free wherever it’s located in ANY state. We love cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, boats, and tractors--running or not! You'll get a WEVL membership and a possible tax deduction, too. Many thanks to Charles for his recent car donation. ❤ ❤

Today on BirdNote at 5:59 pm CT -- Memphis' own Kenon Walker, who got one of the most unusual job offers you can get: be...
02/03/2025

Today on BirdNote at 5:59 pm CT -- Memphis' own Kenon Walker, who got one of the most unusual job offers you can get: be the Duckmaster of the Peabody Hotel. That means leading the hotel’s five ducks on a daily march to the fountain in the lobby, a beloved tradition that draws visitors from all over. But when he was first offered the job, Kenon was hesitant to take it because all the previous Duckmasters he knew of were white. Or so he thought.

Tune in to BirdNote at 5:59 pm CT today and every day to learn about birds, our environment and more on WEVL 89.9, or stream at wevl.org. Independent, listener-supported Volunteer Radio since 1976.

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Today on PAJAMA PARTY you'll hear the great North Mississippi Hill Country blues artist and WEVL friend, Jessie Mae Hemp...
02/01/2025

Today on PAJAMA PARTY you'll hear the great North Mississippi Hill Country blues artist and WEVL friend, Jessie Mae Hemphill---plus from WEVL's own Joyce Cobb, Todd Snider, Lou Reed, Pianosaurus, Daniel Johnston, Dan Penn, and so much more. Rebecca is your host today and every Saturday 4-6 pm CT on Memphis' independent radio since 1976, WEVL 89.9. Streaming live at wevl.org for YOU.

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Got the jitters? Listen to WEVL and get centered, starting with MY PET ROCK SHOW 6-8 am CT today. Chad's playlist includ...
01/28/2025

Got the jitters? Listen to WEVL and get centered, starting with MY PET ROCK SHOW 6-8 am CT today. Chad's playlist includes Jimi Hendrix, Captain Beefheart, Lemonhead, Sufjan Stevens, Tom Waits, Chuck Prophet, Egg Hunt, and lots more music to start your day off right. Independent. Listener-supported. Commercial free. 89.9 FM + WEVL.org.

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Tune in today from Noon-2 pm CT for a Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King + A History of the Civil Rights Movement Th...
01/20/2025

Tune in today from Noon-2 pm CT for a Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King + A History of the Civil Rights Movement Through Song, hosted by WEVL member and longtime friend David Evans. Hear historic blues and gospel music including songs by artists. Listen at 89.9 FM and wevl.org. --> Repeating 8-10 pm CT on 1/21 & archived for 2 weeks at https://is.gd/cXcM42

Evans is a renowned blues scholar, author, musician and Grammy Award winner who has been instrumental in documenting the remaining traditional blues in Memphis and the surrounding area. He headed the doctorate program in Ethnomusicology at the University of Memphis for many years and is the former host of several WEVL programs.

TODAY at 11:00 am CT!! Don't miss Jimmy Daddy Davis and Eric Lewis  with live music and conversation on WEVL. Listen at ...
01/20/2025

TODAY at 11:00 am CT!! Don't miss Jimmy Daddy Davis and Eric Lewis with live music and conversation on WEVL. Listen at 89.9 FM in the Memphis metro or stream live at wevl.org just about anywhere.

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Vanessa is your host for WHAT FUN LIFE WAS every Sunday night 6-8 pm CT on Volunteer Radio WEVL 89.9 + WEVL.org. Tonight...
01/19/2025

Vanessa is your host for WHAT FUN LIFE WAS every Sunday night 6-8 pm CT on Volunteer Radio WEVL 89.9 + WEVL.org. Tonight's show includes music from Dandy Warhols, Dinosaur Jr, Sam Prekop, Pixies, His Name Is Alive, Poster Children, and lots more. Be sure to stay for Jeremy and Out On The Side at 8.

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  from John Kilzer, Lamar Sorrento and Davy Ray Bennett today on THROUGH THE CRACKS from 1-3 CT. You'll also hear Emmylo...
01/18/2025

from John Kilzer, Lamar Sorrento and Davy Ray Bennett today on THROUGH THE CRACKS from 1-3 CT. You'll also hear Emmylou Harris, Andrew Bird & Madison Cunningham, Todd Snider, Shemekia Copeland, Grateful Dead, Laura Cantrell, Gaby Moreno, Nils Lofgren, and so much more! Ed is your host every Saturday on independent, noncommercial WEVL 89.9. Streaming at wevl.org.

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