There are 11 article(s) tagged WYXR 91.7:

• April 2024

  • WYXR’s Stereo Sessions bring a ‘wave of astonishment’

    For the third season of Stereo Sessions, WYXR is back to unveil a new crop of six rarities, including the story of a blind keyboardist, an all-female ensemble of roots-punk rockers and more.

    By Jared Boyd April 07, 2024

• November 2023

  • An insider’s look at Raised By Sound Fest

    WYXR’s Raised By Sound Fest — a festival and fundraiser combining free shows and a ticketed show and after party — is Dec. 2 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Crosstown.

    By Eric Barnes November 22, 2023

• August 2023

  • Hold Steady guitarist Steve Selvidge on solo projects, photography and COVID

    Steve Selvidge joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about the album he recorded with Luther Dickinson and Paul Taylor during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Eric Barnes August 19, 2023

• May 2023

  • How the Sterick’s new owners want to transform a neighborhood

    Stuart Harris, the founder of the development group that bought the Sterick Building, joined Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar to talk about the group’s vision not just for the building but for the neighborhood around it. 

    By Eric Barnes May 24, 2023

• April 2023

  • A conversation with Jennifer Biggs about food, drinks and WYXR

    Daily Memphian food writer Jennifer Biggs, along with our producer Natalie Van Gundy, joined CEO Eric Barnes on this week’s episode of The Sidebar, which was recorded live during WYXR’s pledge week. 

    By Eric Barnes April 22, 2023

• March 2023

  • WYXR features Memphis-recorded New Zealand prog rock at Stereo Sessions

    WYXR’s “Stereo Sessions” gatherings return Wednesday, March 8, at 6 p.m. with an album from New Zealand Trading Company, whose “legacy continues as a missing puzzle piece that links the heritage of two communities that aren’t as disparate as it may seem.”

    By Jared Boyd March 07, 2023

• October 2022

  • What is a Tambourine Bash and other questions about Memphis music

    Elizabeth Cawein of Music Export Memphis joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

    By Eric Barnes October 12, 2022

  • Songwriter, organizer Bennett Foster joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar

    From The Magic Kids to knocking on doors to get out the vote, Bennett Foster talks about balancing a love of a songwriting and work on social and political issues.

    By Eric Barnes October 06, 2022

• September 2022

  • From ‘Young Rock’ to Billy Eichner, Kerri Mahoney makes TV shows and movies real

    The Memphis-based graphic designer joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about props, album covers, toys and more.

    By Eric Barnes September 10, 2022

• July 2022

  • Talking about Detroit, Skittles and changes for the better with Jennifer Biggs

    Whenever I have Jennifer Biggs on The Sidebar, I always have a plan. Then she comes on. And the plan goes out the window.

    By Eric Barnes July 26, 2022

  • Metal Museum plans for Rust Hall and its campus on the bluff

    Carissa Hussong joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about expansion in the former home of the Memphis College of Art and plans for the museum’s campus on the bluff.

    By Eric Barnes July 15, 2022