Tix to see Ralph Stanley II

On Handful of Brains (originally aired December 10, 2019 7 - 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio), we'll have tix to giveaway to see Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys at Ashland Theatre on Friday, December 13th! We'll also celebrate Human Rights Day and Natl. Lager Day so grab a beer and know your rights. We've also got music from Tavares, Dinosaur Jr., The White Stripes, Brian Eno, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys, Pile, and more!

Here's the link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201912101900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

Tix to Dark Star Orchestra!

On Handful of Brains (originally aired 12/3/19 7 - 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio), we've got a pair of tickets to giveaway to see Dark Star Orchestra, Thursday, 12/5 at The National! We've also got music from Yo La Tengo, Mike Doughty, Black Sabbath, Peter Gabriel, The Cure, ELVIS PRESLEY, Cass McCombs, The Spinners, and more!

Here's a link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201912031900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

J Roddy Walston Tix!

On Handful of Brains (originally aired 11/26/19 7 - 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio), we've got tix to see J Roddy Walston and The Business Saturday at The National! We'll also celebrate the birthdays of Tina Turner and John McVie and we have music from Warren Zevon, LANKUM, Bush, Widespread Panic, The Bankesters, Ronnie Fauss, St. Paul and The Broken Bones and more!

Here's the link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201911261900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

Coulda Been, Woulda Been

Well, Ttotals was supposed to come in but they had a scheduling conflict and couldn't come on the show. And no one wanted the Coco Montoya tickets. But it was a good show anyway!

http://files.wrir.org/shows/201911121900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

Allman Betts Tix & RIP Paul Barrere

On Handful of Brains (originally aired 11/5/19 7 - 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio), we've got tickets to give away to see The Allman Betts Band at The National Friday, 11/8! We'll also pay tribute to the late Paul Barrere of Little Feat who passed away on 10/26. Also included in the eclectic mix is John Eddie, Carolina Chocolate Drops, STATE CHAMPS, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Black Pumas & William Shatner!

Here's the link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201911051900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

Terrifying Halloween Show!

On Handful of Brains (originally aired 10/29/19 7 - 9 PM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio), it's a terrifying Halloween show featuring music from Rainer Maria, The Police, Television, Talking Heads, Legendary Shack Shakers, Temples, Nine Inch Nails, The National and more! And I've got tickets to give away to see Pink Talking Fish at The National on Halloween night! Oooooo! Scarrrryyyy!

Here's the link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201910291900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

Adam Elk of The Mommyheads & Fall Fund Drive!

Tonight on Handful of Brains (originally aired 10/22/19 7-9 PM on WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio), it's a very special Fun(d) Drive show! I'll be joined by Adam Elk of The Mommyheads! We'll be discussing their latest album and the history of the band and Adam will play some tunes for us too! It's also the next to last day of our Fall Fund Drive. Please donate, if you haven't already, to help keep WRIR independent radio on the air bringing you eclectic music programs and local and national news/talk programs. Independent radio is a much needed alternative to mainstream media. It's important to have these venues in the community to represent views and music you won't hear anywhere else. You can donate at wrir.org by clicking the big, red Donate button. Any amount is welcome, but if you are really in the giving mood and/or want some cool WRIR schwag, here are the donation levels that get you that cool stuff: http://www.wrir.org/station/donate/. Thank you in advance for donating and providing a place for music geeks like me to have a voice and a community and share that with you!

Here's a link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201910221900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

'Twas the Night Before Fund Drive

'Twas the night before Fund Drive
On your radio dial.
Please give early
and make us all smile.
Click the red "Donate" button at wrir.org.
You'll have more fun than Chewbacca with a porg!
We've got Mt. Joy tickets to give away for their show Monday 9/28 at The National
And an eclectic mix of music I'll call out by name:
On The Jesus And Mary Chain, The Mommyheads, and Red Hot Chili Peppers!
On Allman Brothers Band and 13th Floor Elevators!
On R.E.M., Nick Drake and The Shapeshifters!
To your radio dial at WRIR 97.3 fm Richmond Independent Radio!
To your computer or phone at wrir.org!
Happy Handful of Brains (originally aired 10/15/19 7 - 9 PM) to all! We're gonna have a good night!

Here's the link to the show: http://files.wrir.org/shows/201910151900.HandfulOfBrains.mp3

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