RIP Robert Hunter

On Handful of Brains (originally aired 10/01/19 7 - 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio), a tribute to lyricist Robert Hunter. We'll hear his songs played by Bruce Hornsby, Courtney Barnett, The National, Lyle Lovett, Cracker and, of course, Grateful Dead.

Here's the link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201910011900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

RIP Ric Ocasek, Eddie Money, Daniel Johnston

On Handful of Brains (originally aired 9/17/19 7 - 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio), we've got tickets to see the sold out Ray Wylie Hubbard show Friday (9/20) at Richmond Music Hall at Capital Ale House. We'll also pay tribute to Ric Ocasek of The Cars, Eddie Money and Daniel Johnston.

Here's the link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201909171900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

Keeping It Weird

We keep it weird on Handful of Brains (originally aired 9/24/19 7 - 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio) with an eclectic mix of music featuring Corridor, Deer Tick, Otis Clay, Stevie Wonder, Talking Heads, Robyn Hitchcock, Bob Mould, Los Lobos, First Aid Kit, The Beach Boys, River Whyless, Brittany Howard, Caroline Spence and more!

Here's the link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201909241900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

Tickets to see Dweezil Zappa!

On Handful of Brains sponsored by Ricky the Mini Hippo (originally aired on 9/10/19 7 - 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio), we've got tickets for you to see Dweezil Zappa performing Frank's "Hot Rats" album & more Sunday, 9/15 at The National! We've also got an eclectic mix of music featuring The Early November, Joe Jackson, The Slickers, Mara Simpson, Pearl Jam, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Snarky Puppy, The Origin, and more!

Here's a link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201909101900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

Ricky the Mini Hippo!

Tonight's eclectic music mix on Handful of Brains ( originally aired 9/3/19 7 - 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio) is brought to you by Ricky the Mini Hippo, coming to Richmond soon! Ricky the Mini Hippo! Fun for all ages (except 13 - 17, they don't like anything)!

Here's a link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201909031900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

Pick a Sound

On Handful of Brains (originally aired 8/27/19 7 - 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio), Pick a sound. Any sound. We'll probably play it on another eclectic Handful of Brains show. Tonight, we've got music from Selah Collins, Jerry Garcia & David Grisman, Twiddle, of Montreal, This Mortal Coil, Old Crow Medicine Show, Rush, Circles Around The Sun (RIP Neal Casal) and more!

Here's the link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201908271900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

Lockn' Festival preview

On Handful of Brains (originally aired 8/20/19 7 - 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio) it's our annual Lockn' Festival preview, featuring the new and up-and-coming bands toward the bottom of the bill including Soulive, Deva Mahal, Free Union, Keller Williams, The Lil Smokies, Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles, St. Paul and The Broken Bones, Twiddle, and more!

Here's the link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201908201900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

Dark Star Orchestra tix!

On Handful of Brains (originally aired 8/13/19 7 - 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio), we'll get psychedelic and give out a pair of tix to see Dark Star Orchestra on Thursday night at Virginia Credit Union LIVE at Richmond Raceway! We've also got music from Los Straitjackets, Tom Petty, OHMME, Arcade Fire, Rainbow, Rosanne Cash, Stevie Wonder, Angel Olsen and more!

Here's a link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201908131900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

RIP Art Neville

I filled in for Jay on the Friday Morning Breakfast Blend (originally aired 8/2/19 6 - 8 AM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio) and we'll pay tribute to the late, great Art "Poppa Funk" Neville, who passed away on July 22. We'll also celebrate the birthdays of Garth Hudson (THE BAND) and Andrew Gold. We'll preview the Flaming Lips / The Claypool Lennon Delirium / Particle Kid show in C'ville on 8/6. And we'll quaff a brew in honor of Intl. Beer Day!

Here's the link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201908020600.FridayBreakfastBlend.mp3

Guster

On Handful of Brains (originally aired on 7/30/19 7 - 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio), I'll have the usual eclectic mix of music and also will give away a pair of tickets to see Guster Friday night at The National!

Here's the link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201907301900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3