The Side Show

18/07/2024

Mom, I can't take your call now. I am sorry but I am at work now! Asheville FM

16/05/2024

This afternoon, starting at 4 PM ET on Asheville FM (ashevillefm.org) October Project another episode of The Side Show with October Project band members + the first "half of the album".
Hope to see you! Music My Mother Would Not Like

17/05/2020

Tonight, beginning at 10 PM, join us on WRFR.org for the second half of our conversation with Tim Grimm, singer / songwriter, actor, and all around great guy! We will be talking about and exploring the second half of HEART LAND AGAIN. We start on time at 10PM on WRFR Listeners and Supporters.

10/05/2020

From this afternoon's Knox County Village Soup: https://knox.villagesoup.com/p/tonight-on-the-side-show/1859016
WRFR Listeners and Supporters, Tim Grimm

As restrictions are easing, some of our DJs are cautiously returning to live-programming in the studio. Many WRFR programmers are also still producing their shows remotely. Please note some shows may be re-runs so you may hear announcements of events, weather, etc. from the past.

20/04/2020

This in from the Knox County Soup:
streamin' world wide at www.wrfr.org 93.3fm Rockland or Camden/Rockport 99.3fm.
Check out our websiite www.wrfr.org to learn more about local volunteer run, non-commercial low powered, non-profit radio in Rockland Maine

Join Bruce Swan tonight on WRFR's show "The Late Night Groove" with the first of a three part interview with Canadian Singer/Songwriter Mark Perry on Swan's segment of the Late Night Groove called, "The Side Show"
"We don't often use Best of' albums on The Side Show" Swan said, "but this compilation of Mark's album RECOLLECTIONS is a great representation of his large body of work, that I couldn't pass up the opportunity!"

The first part airs tonight at 10:00 pm east coast time.Not sure about Mark Perry? Then check out one of these two videos.



Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY0naAkjRVI

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL8T7ml9-ys





"If music is the elixir, then community radio is the medicine spoon."
WRFR Listeners and Supporters

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, WRFR’s programmers are producing their shows remotely. The following shows are providing content from home. Please note some content may be re-runs so you may hear announcements of events, weather, etc. from the past.

04/04/2020

Well howdy everybody, a couple of picks for your Saturday Consideration.
We will be hosting Lynne Hanson Musician tomorrow night on the "The Side Show" segment of The Late Night Groove at 10:00 PM ET. Chatting about her great new album JUST WORDS.

And Lynne Hanson Musician will be performing this afternoon at 4 PM ET.

David Jacobs-Strain David Jacobs-Strain Live Streaming Shows this evening at 8 PM ET and also at the same time Kipyn Martin will be presenting her third concert in her Kipyn Martin: The Quarantine Sessions Vol. III

Lots of great picks. You can see these folks live - you have already heard good they sound recorded. Please Like and Share! WRFR Listeners and Supporters. Thank you.

30/03/2020

Sunday, March 22 & 29 th marked the One Year Anniversary of "The Side Show" on Community radio station WRFR in Rockland Maine. Many thanks to the wonderful artists that shared their insights on their records in these candid interviews. We started the program with Danny Schmidt and celebrated the 1st Anniversary with Rod Picott. The segments air on WRFR Listeners and Supporters wrfr.org most Sundays at 10:00 PM ET. Below is the list of guests:
The Side Show
Past Guests:
1. Danny Schmidt March 17, 2019 STANDARD DEVIATION
2. Peter Mulvey March 31, 2019 THERE IS ANOTHER WORLD
3. Dave Gunning April 14, 2019 UP AGAINST THE SKY
4. Chris Smither April 28, 2019 CALL ME LUCKY
5. Jonatha Brooke May 26, 2019 IMPOSTER
6. Meghan Hayes June 02, 2019 SEEN ENOUGH LEAVERS
7. Ordinary Elephant June 23, 2019 HONEST
8. Griffin House July 07, 2019 RISING STAR
9. David Olney August 04, 2019 THIS SIDE OR THE OTHER
10. Sarah McQuaid September 15, 2019 IF WE DIG ANY DEEPER, IT COULD GET DANGEROUS

11. Martyn Joseph October 27, 2019 HERE COME THE YOUNG
12. The River Drivers November 10, 2019 BIG OAK ROAD
13. Gurf Morlix Music December 01, 2019 IMPOSSIBLE BLUE
14. Mary Fahl (former lead singer of October Project) December 15, 2019 WINTER SONGS AND CAROLS
15. Catherine MacLellan December 29, 2019 COYOTE
16. Thunder and Rain January 12, 2020 PASSING IN THE NIGHT
17. Margaret McDuffie January 26, 2020 PASS IT ON
18. Anna Tivel February 23, 2020 THE QUESTION
19. South For Winter March 08, 2020 TWINE
20. Rod Picott March 15, 2020 TELL THE TRUTH & SHAME THE DEVIL
Thanks to the artists and to the listeners. New show next week, Sunday, April 05, 2020.
Danny Schmidt (I was unable to tag you at the top of the post, sorry about that.)

30/03/2020

Big thanks to Rod Picott for sharing his thoughts on the latest record TELL THE TRUTH & SHAME THE DEVIL. His program marked the "at or about" on year anniversay of "The Side Show" heard on WRFR's weekly show The Late Night Groove.
Below is the set list. In the interview Rod mentions a few insightful songs from other artists, so we spun 'em!
If music is our elixir, then community radio is the medicine spoon.
WRFR
93.3 Rockland, 99.3 Camden, on line at WRFR.org

The Side Show segment from “Late Night Groove”
Show Air Date: Sunday, March 29, 2020
Guest: Rod Picott
Album: TELL THE TRUTH & SHAME THE DEVIL

Set List First Hour
The Ventures, “Theme from Hawaii 5-0” Walk Don’t Run – The Best of The Ventures
Howdy and Welcome!
Rod Picott | Aircheck |
Rod Picott | Interview Track #3 About the Second Half and the Track Sequencing |
Rod Picott | A Beautiful Light | Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil | (Welding Rod Records, 2019)
Rod Picott | A .38 Special in a Hermes Purse | Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil | (Welding Rod Records, 2019)
Rod Picott | 80 John Wallace | Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil | (Welding Rod Records, 2019)
Rod Picott | A Guilty Man | Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil | (Welding Rod Records, 2019)
Rod Picott | Sunday Best | Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil | (Welding Rod Records, 2019)
Rod Picott | Folds Of Your Dress | Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil | (Welding Rod Records, 2019)
Rod Picott | Interview Track #4 About the Videos for the Album and Farewell | Bruce Swan Productions 2020
Rod Picott | Welding Burns | Welding Burns |
Midtro:
The Allman Brothers | Southbound – Instrumental Outtake |
Steve Earl | Goodbye | Train A Comin’ |
Bruce Springsteen | One Step Up | Tunnel Of Love |
Patty Griffin | Long Ride Home | 1000 Kisses |
Rod Picott | 410 | Welding Burns |
The Marketts | Out of Limits | Out of Limits! |
Jimi Hendrix | Hey Joe | Are You Experienced |
Stevie Ray Vaughn | Pride and Joy | Texas Flood |
Johnny Winter | Raised on Rock | John Dawson Winter III |
Alice Cooper | I’m Eighteen | Love It To Death |
Rainbow | The Temple Of The King | Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow |
Blackmore’s Night | Under a Violet Moon | Under a Violet Moon |
Robin Trower | Day of the Eagle | Bridge of Sighs |
Rory Gallagher | Moonchild | Calling Card |
Outro:
Queen | Don’t Stop Me Now – Instrumental | Artist Karaoke Series |

25/03/2020

This from Sunday, March 22, 2020 episode of The Side Show on WRFR Listeners and Supporters. Episode features Side One of Rod Picott's brilliant album Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil. Thanks for listening and supporting the underwriters and artists.
WRFR
93.3 Rockland, 99.3 Camden, on line at WRFR.org

The Side Show segment from “Late Night Groove”
Show Air Date: Sunday, March 22, 2020
Guest: Rod Picott
Album: TELL THE TRUTH & SHAME THE DEVIL

Set List First Hour
The Ventures, “Theme from Hawaii 5-0” Walk Don’t Run – The Best of The Ventures
Howdy and Welcome!
Rod Picott | Aircheck |
Rod Picott | Interview Track #1 Welcome & About the making | Bruce Swan Productions 2020
Rod Picott | Ghost | Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil | (Welding Rod Records, 2019)
Rod Picott | Bailling | Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil | (Welding Rod Records, 2019)
Rod Picott | Mama’s Boy | Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil | (Welding Rod Records, 2019)
Rod Picott | Mark | Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil | (Welding Rod Records, 2019)
Rod Picott | Spartan Hotel | Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil | (Welding Rod Records, 2019)
Rod Picott | Too Much Rain | Tell The Truth & Shame The Devil | (Welding Rod Records, 2019)
Rod Picott | Interview Track #2 Are you happy with the record? | Bruce Swan Productions 2020
Nels Andrews | Pigeon & The Crow | Pigeon & The Crow |
Lynne Hanson | Hearts Fade | Just Words |
Lynne Hanson | Would You Still | Just Words |
Midtro:
The Allman Brothers | Southbound | Brothers & Sisters |
Matt Harlan | What We Saw | Best Beasts |
Annie Keating | Coney Island | Make Believing |
Mary Gauthier | Brothers | Rifles and Rosary Beads |
The Outlaws | Southern Rock Will Never Die | Dixie Highway |
Rossington Collins Band | Opportunity | 20th Century Masters |
Joe Walsh | Days Gone By | The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get |
Jethro Tull | Cross Eyed Mary | Aqualung |
Yes | Roundabout | Fragile |
The Moody Blues | I’ll Level With You | Octave |
Jefferson Starship | Ride the Tiger | Dragon Fly |
The Kinks | Gotta Get the First Plane Home | The Kink Kontroversy |
Outro:
Queen | Don’t Stop Me Now | Artist Karaoke Series: Queen |
nels andrews, Lynne Hanson Musician, Matt Harlan, The Outlaws

17/02/2020

Posted in this evening's knox.villagesoup.com After a brief hiatus, "The Side Show" returns this evening at 10:00 p.m.

and is part of, "The Late Night Groove," with Bruce Swan.

Bruce says,"I am pleased to be sharing the air with singer/songwriter Anna Tivel as we talk about her latest record "THE QUESTION."

Bruce goes on to say..."One of my favorite records for 2019; I was so pleased when opportunity and preparation criss crossed and was able to spend some time talking with Anna about her record."



WRFR-LP is a local volunteer run radio, low powered (LP) here for you, and you can have a radio show if you want, we train you. 93.3fm in Rockland ask for Dave 594-0721.

and in Camden/Rockport 99.3fm and streaming world wide www,wrfr.org



here's a sampling of Anna's music:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajA-LXxG_u4

Directed by: Robin Vada & Sarah Whelden Starring: Carlie Guevara Executive Producers: John Shepski & Chad Lanning Choreographer: Megan Dawn Producer: Robin V...

16/02/2020

Tonight at 10:00 PM ET on WRFR.org Anna Tivel THE QUESTION - first half tonight with conversation second half next week. WRFR Listeners and Supporters