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

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