Open Tunings with Scott Regan

01/08/2025

Rita Bliss returns to Rochester tonight at Lovin' Cup, 6:30, and visits Open Tunings this morning. Her Peaches & Apple Pie cd was a top ten pick in Texas. Tune In!

Open Tunings with Scott Regan
88.5 WRUR, Rochester :: WITH 90.1, Ithaca :: theroute.org
Monday to Friday, 9 to noon; Sat 10 to noon
Ticket and Request call line: 888-639-5613

31/07/2025

Harvey Possemato has 11 recordings as Harvey Band, going back to 1993, last century! He has just released his first vinyl record: What Goes Around Comes Around. Harvey visits Open Tunings this morning to talk a little about this new vinyl fad and his brand new release. Find more at harveyband.com.

You may recognize Harvey as the guitarist in Big Blue House: See them Friday at Faircraft Brewing; Sunday, 8/3, Star Cider; The Little Theatre Cafe, Wed, 8/6. (bigbluehouseband.com)

Open Tunings with Scott Regan
88.5 WRUR, Rochester :: WITH 90.1, Ithaca :: theroute.org
Monday to Friday, 9 to noon; Sat 10 to noon
Ticket and Request call line: 888-639-5613

https://youtu.be/1uq2sv39Qd0?si=UIfnx-SLY4N93hav

This video is how I spent another week social distancing. It is based on the song ”Road Rage” from my last CD, “Strung Out & Confused”. My only accomplice ...

30/07/2025

Mighty High and Dry, tonight at The Record Archive. Alan Murphy and Kyle Vock from the band visit Open Tunings this morning for a little more insight into their music. Hope you can tune in!

Open Tunings with Scott Regan
88.5 WRUR, Rochester :: WITH 90.1, Ithaca :: theroute.org
Monday to Friday, 9 to noon; Sat 10 to noon
Ticket and Request call line: 888-639-5613

24/07/2025

The Steel Rail Revival fill Fairport with music all day. 80 plus bands and performers. Steve Bartolotta, founder/musician and Josh Ketchum and Chris Glyde, acoustic duo Humbaby visit Open Tunings this morning for some insight into the festival and a little live music. Hope you can tune in.

Open Tunings with Scott Regan
88.5 WRUR, Rochester :: WITH 90.1, Ithaca :: theroute.org
Monday to Friday, 9 to noon; Sat 10 to noon
Ticket and Request call line: 888-639-5613

https://steelrailfest.com

The Steel Rail Revival is an exciting, annual event that will take place on Saturday, July 26th on 11 stages throughout the Village of Fairport. This event is being presented to benefit the The Arc of Monroe and The Pirate Toy Fund.

21/07/2025

Tommy Gravino will be playing Carnegie Hall this Friday with Charu Suris. A slightly different stage than The Little Theatre Cafe where I've seen him with Big Blue House. He and Mary Monroe recently released Finger Lakes Chill. They both visit the Open Tunings this morning for a musical journey. Tune In!

Open Tunings with Scott Regan
88.5 WRUR, Rochester :: WITH 90.1, Ithaca :: theroute.org
Monday to Friday, 9 to noon; Sat 10 to noon
Ticket and Request call line: 888-639-5613

16/07/2025

The White Hots 25 Anniversary Concert this Sunday, July 20
Bishop Kearney Auditorium :: 1 pm :: Hot Dog Picnic, 3:30
Liars Moon opening :: More info at White Hots FB page
Member will join me on Open Tunings this morning: Tune In!

Open Tunings with Scott Regan
88.5 WRUR, Rochester :: WITH 90.1, Ithaca :: theroute.org
Monday to Friday, 9 to noon; Sat 10 to noon
Ticket and Request call line: 888-639-5613

02/06/2025

Multi-instrumentalist, Songwriter, Producer, All things Musical:
Aaron Lipp visits Open Tunings this morning
along with Karl Neubauer from Hollerhorn Distilling.
Aaron's release party for new album: We Must Build the Fire -
Hollerhorn Distilling: Sat, June 28, 7 pm
With Richie and Rosie. Tune in for some vibes from Naples!

Open Tunings with Scott Regan
88.5 WRUR, Rochester :: WITH 90.1, Ithaca :: theroute.org
Monday to Friday, 9 to noon; Sat 10 to noon
Ticket and Request call line: 888-639-5613

30/05/2025

Join us this morning on Open Tunings for a conversation and musical tour with Stephen T. Lewis about his new book on Richard Manuel. He has a book release event at Bop Shop Records, 1460 Monroe Ave, Sat, May 31, 2 to 5 pm.
More Info at bopshop.com. Tune In!

Open Tunings with Scott Regan
88.5 WRUR, Rochester :: WITH 90.1, Ithaca :: theroute.org
Monday to Friday, 9 to noon; Sat 10 to noon
Ticket and Request call line: 888-639-5613

19/05/2025

Interesting musical combinations for musically curious listeners this morning on Open Tunings. Our guests, Tom Teressi and Ken Luk will blend the meditative movement of Balinese gamelan music with classical guitar. They will be featured nest Monday, May 25, at the Rochester Guitar Club get together. 7 pm.
Tune in for Tom and Ken around 11 am today.

Open Tunings with Scott Regan
88.5 WRUR, Rochester :: WITH 90.1, Ithaca :: theroute.org
Monday to Friday, 9 to noon; Sat 10 to noon
Ticket and Request call line: 888-639-5613

07/05/2025

NonComm 2025 from The World Cafe in Philadelphia. First night, Arcade Fire, Head and the Heart and Jensen McRae.
Arcade Fire: big show, small stage, red light.
Head and Heart: warm, harmonic, familiar,
Jensen: didn’t know her but Hannah does!

25/04/2025

John Dady and John Michael Ryan host an all star cast this Sunday:
Mitzie Collins Irish Classics Honors Ted McGraw
3 pm with shuttles available at 2 pm it desired.
John Michael Ryan visits Open Tunings this morning to highlight the festivities celebrating the life and music of long time host of the Irish Party House on WRUR, Ted McGraw.
Tune in!

Open Tunings with Scott Regan
88.5 WRUR, Rochester :: WITH 90.1, Ithaca :: theroute.org
Monday to Friday, 9 to noon; Sat 10 to noon
Ticket and Request call line: 888-639-5613