By Mike Stevenson | WRIU.org I bought Cat Stevens’ record album ‘”Teaser and the Fire Cat” as a Christmas gift for my sister Paula in 1972. Many years later, I regifted it to myself after Paula had discarded her …
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(This program was broadcast Sunday, February 15th, from 6 to 8 PM on WRIU, Kingston, 90.3 FM, also streaming at wriu.org) First hour of Picture This begins at 01:02:20 (below) Second hour (below) Author’s Note: The first known hint …
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By Mike Stevenson | WRIU.org | February 15, 2026 “Punxsutawney Phil” saw his shadow on February 2nd (aka Groundhog Day) marking the prediction of six more weeks of winter. The famous prognosticator emerged from his den at 7:25 a.m. into …
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World Wide Waves February 15, 2026 DJ R-I-K Artist – Song – Source Godwin – African Queen – single Alpha Blondy – Jerusalem – Beginners Guide to Africa Malawi Mouse Boys – Kunvera – Beginners Guide …
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(This program was broadcast Sunday, February 8th, from 6 to 8 PM on WRIU, Kingston, 90.3 FM, also streaming at wriu.org) Author’s note by Wayne Cresser Before snowstorm related parking bans canceled live-in-the studio opps for a couple of weeks …
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By Mike Stevenson | WRIU With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, I thought I’d get the jump on the holiday and upload jazz legend Chet Baker singing “My Funny Valentine.” “My Funny Valentine” was written in 1937 by the songwriting team …
The Boudin Barndance: 02/12/2026 Dan Ferguson WRIU-FM, 90.3 Kingston, RI Thursdays 6-9 pm On the web at: www.wriu.org Boudin Barndance playlists and album reviews now archived at https://wriu.org/features/playlists/boudinbarndance/ SHOW ARCHIVES AT: https://archive.wriu.org/fm-public/4-Thursday/1800/ LISTEN HERE! Stuff: WATCH the BOUDIN BARNDANCE profile …
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Hear a full replay of the show (available for 2 weeks after original air date) Open – Boygenius & Ye Vagabonds “The Parting Glass” (traditional) – Ye Yagabonds “Danny” All Tied Together, 2026 – Ye Vagabonds “On Sitric Road” All …
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Hear of replay of the show (available for 2 weeks following live airdate) By Mike Stevenson | WRIU On tonight’s Kingston Coffee House, I’ll acknowledge two notable musical anniversaries. Wes Anderson’s film The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) celebrates its 25th …
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