RIP John Prine

On Handful of Brains (originally aired 4/21/2020 7 – 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 FM Richmond Independent Radio): Alex, I’ll take “Dead Musicians that begin with P” for $100. We’ll pay tribute to Prince on the 4th anniversary of his death. And we’ll have songs from the late, great John Prine interspersed throughout the playlist tonight. We’ll also have music from Beck w/ St. Vincent, Bob Dylan, Courtney Barnett, Ivan & Alyosha, Western Centuries, Nanci Griffith, FIDLAR & more.

Here's the link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/202004211900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

And a link to the playlist: https://www.wrir.org/2020/04/21/rip-john-prine/#playlist

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RIP Bill Withers

Tonight on Handful of Brains (originally aired on 4/14/2020 7 – 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 FM Richmond Independent Radio), we’ll pay tribute to the late Bill Withers. We’ve also got an eclectic mix including Arcade Fire, Marcus King, Darrin Bradbury, The Who, Robert Earl Keen, and more!

Here's a link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/202004141900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

And a link to the playlist: https://www.wrir.org/2020/04/14/rip-bill-withers/#playlist

(Photo: Gilles Petard/Redferns/Getty Images)

How to fight loneliness

How to fight loneliness? Let’s be radio friends! We’ve got the music to keep us company. Tonight on Handful of Brains (originally aired 4/7/2020 7 – 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 FM Richmond Independent Radio), we’ve got an eclectic mix of music including Wilco, The KnacK, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real, TOPS, Squid, Half Waif, The Beatles, Tacocat, Lucinda Williams, Prince & the Revolution, & more!

Here's the link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/202004071900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

and a link to the playlist: https://www.wrir.org/2020/04/07/how-to-fight-loneliness/#playlist

Turn Off News. Turn On Music!

Turn off the news and turn on the music tonight with Handful of Brains (originally aired 3/1/2020 7 – 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 FM Richmond Independent Radio)! We’ll help you escape with music from Pokey LaFarge, Waxahatchee, Hayley Williams feat. boygenius, Low Cut Connie, Parliament, AC/DC, Lucius, Chrome Sparks, Thee Oh Sees, Geographer, & more!

Here's a link to the playlist: https://www.wrir.org/2020/03/31/turn-off-news-turn-on-music/

and a link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/202003311900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3