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The Ear Opener - January 15, 2026

First! Cool show this coming Monday, January 19 at Rumba Cafe, featuring Des Demonas from D.C. and our own Garbage Greek. Then Pat dips into the mailbag to sample some freebies sent WCRS's way.

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New show from @patradio.org Any other programmers from WCRS on Bluesky? Is this still a thing?

The Ear Opener - January 6, 2026

New music from Nusantara Beat, Heavenly, Water From Your Eyes, Sprints, and Just Mustard Properly-aged music from David Bowie, Cabaret Voltaire, OMD, Silver Apples, Moderat, and more.

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Playing back an hour of this month's Vortex set, which as is tradition, was Goth Halloween themed. 9 p.m. tonight on 92.7 / 98.3 FM and our stream. If you miss it, it'll be on our mixcloud by this time tomorrow.

New music from Cate Le Bon, Jay Som, Dummy, Giant Day, dust, Good Flying Birds, pot-pot, Lucretia Dalt, Automatic, and Coral Grief. 8 p.m. tonight on 92.7 / 98.3 /wcrsfm dot org or right now below. www.mixcloud.com/wcrs/the-ear...

934 Fest is this weekend. Hear all about it tonight at 8 p.m. (Or click the link below if you MUST hear it now.) #communityradio #art #music #fun

The Ear Opener - September 9, 2025 (934 Fest Preview)

Hillary Jones and Olivia Stefanoff, co-chairs of this year's 934 Festival, talk about 934 Fest 2025, and we hear tracks from groups playing the festival. By the way, it's September 12-13 at 934 Galler...

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Pat previews the Nervosas show, which you best attend. Also Daikaijiu, Golomb, Automatic, and a half-hour of Scottish post-punk. www.mixcloud.com/wcrs/the-ear...

The Ear Opener - August 19, 2025

Music from Nervosas, Vacation, Poison Door and Winston Hightower, who are all playing Cafe Bourbon Street this Friday night. Other fine music from Golomb, Automatic, Daikaiju, and a slew of Scottish p...

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Pat previews this Saturday's Blockout Bash in Old North Columbus with Blockout organizers Joel Chastain and Bryan Kossmann. Several bands playing the fest are featured. Listen on demand below or tune in tonight at 8 p.m.

The Ear Opener - August 12, 2025

This week I chat with Josh Chastain and Bryan Kossmann, organizers of Blockout Bash, about this year's Bash, which takes place this Saturday, August 16. We hear several bash bands as well as some othe...

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Pat says: New music from Gustaf, DANA, The Laughing Chimes, Wombo, Sorry, and Giant Day. And then 40 minutes of shaking a 7-disc various artists comp of Manchester bands from 1977-1993 to see what I haven't heard yet.

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Preview of the final Summer Jam West and the Cheer-Accident show at Cafe Bourbon Street. Listen tonight at 8 p.m. or right now at the mixcloud link below. www.mixcloud.com/wcrs/the-ear...

Clicky-click here to see Richard's words on tonight's really big shoe. Cafe Bobo at 8 p.m. sharp. richardsanford.substack.com/i/167121520/...

Pat has several last words about tomorrow night's WCRS benefit show featuring the Sovines, Bee Humana, and Closet Mix. Listen below if you missed it last night. And see you tomorrow! 😀

The Ear Opener - July 8, 2025

My last chance to hype the Sovines, Bee Humana, Closet Mix show at Cafe Bourbon Street, happening Thursday, July 10, 2025. I also play a lot of "downtown rockers" from the late '70s that you will no d...

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We'll be at the UA Farmer's Market today, spreading the word about community radio. And don't forget that July 10 Sovines reunion at Cafe Bourbon Street, with Closet Mix and Bee Humana. @patradio.org tells you the same thing below and plays some correct tunes.

The Ear Opener - July 1, 2025

Summer's in full swing at WCRS. I gathered a few new tunes I like because I have announcements to make about goings-on in the land of community radio. I hope you like the mix and can join us at our be...

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Long-time Columbus band Moviola does a monthly show on WCRS. They just posted their fourth installment to Mixcloud (below). Everything from Scrawl, to Robyn Hitchcock, to Stereolab, to Huey "Piano" Smith and his Clowns. #eclectic #communityradio

If you missed it, stream it anytime. Our preview of the Nelsonville Music Festival. #NelsonvilleFest #nmf2025

WCRS - 2025 Nelsonville Music Festival Preview

Music and conversation with NMF marketing director Mack Kucharsky about this month’s Nelsonville Festival. Interview conducted by Abby, our Music Columbus summer intern! R.I.P. Michael Hurley. 😢

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Our annual preview of the Nelsonville Music Festival is tonight at 8 p.m., featuring an interview of NMF Marketing Director Mack Kucharsky, done by our Music Columbus intern, Abby! If you can't listen at 8, an archive link will follow. #nelsonvillemusicfestival #nmf2025

New music from Snapped Ankles, Throwing Muses, LA Witch, Horsegirl, Japanese Breakfast, Circuit des Yeux, plus more. Tonight at 8 p.m. on @wcrsfm.org On-demand mixcloud link below.

ONE WEEK LEFT to apply for the fall Earn As You Learn internship. Participating Orgs: Blu Note Jazz Cafe Class Acts Entertainment Evermint Music Moonlight Audio Music Columbus Music Go Round Natalie’s Grandview Oranjudio Recording Relay Recording Secret Studio WCRS musiccolumbus.com/earn-as-you-...

🚨 Applications are now OPEN for the first-ever fall edition of Earn As You Learn! 🍁 10-week paid program, work alongside Columbus music pros at venues, studios, radio, and more. 🗓️ deadline: May 26 musiccolumbus.com/earn-as-you-... #EarnAsYouLearn #MusicColumbus #ColumbusMusicScene

Tonight at 8 p.m. on @wcrsfm.org New stuff from Wet Leg, Snapped Ankles, Kae Tempest, Steady Holiday, and the New Pornographers. Classics from vault that may be new to you as well. Link to listen on demand in the replies below, as well a note about this image.

Tonight on 92.7 and 98.3, streaming on wcrsfm.org Tonight at 8 p.m. w/ @tedhattemer.bsky.social and @pitchmatter.bsky.social

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AUX IN #3! Tuesday 8pm beaming out across the FM microwaves in metro Columbus and streaming worldwide on wcrsfm.org Tune in for deep dusties from the Embarrassment, Minutemen, Ron House, New York Dolls, the Coup, and a live Moviola classic! Posted on Mixcloud soon.

The Steamroom, hosted by the Good Sir, is one of our longest running programs. Archives are finding their way on to our mixcloud. #hiphop #soul #rnb #avante-gardjazz

Today's the last day to apply for an Earn As You Learn. Are you college-age? Enthusiastic about music? Like internships where you actually get paid with money instead of experience-bucks? Check it out. #internship #music #columbus musiccolumbus.com/earn-as-you-...

Episodes 3 and 4 of Aux In are in the works. If you missed Ep 2 when it aired, listen via mixcloud. Jim Shepard, The Tubs, Q-Tip, Bingo Trappers, and live Moviola. (w/ @pitchmatter.bsky.social and @tedhattemer.bsky.social )

⏳ 1 WEEK LEFT! ⏳ Applications close a week from today for Earn As You Learn 💥 Internships: 🎨 934 Gallery 🎭 CAPA 🎤 Class Acts Entertainment 🎷 Jazz Arts Group 🎧 Music Go Round (MGR) 🎛 Moonlight Audio 💼 Music Columbus 🎶 Oranjudio Recording 🎉 Rambling House 📻 WCBE 📡 WCRS LP-FM Application Link ⬇️

Today on 92.7, 98.3 FM and wcrsfm.org: Noon - Bass Kulture with rekloos (reggae, dub) 1 - 3 p.m. Dawg Day Radio and Local Love, with Corndawg 6 p.m. Turn It Up - More reggae 9 p.m. - Bob's Basement Jazz. Bob plays jazz. In his basement. There's a new streaming player on the website. Try it!

Today on 92.7, 98.3 FM and wcrsfm.org: 11 a.m. - Saturday Sounds - 70s music and nostalgia 1 p.m. - It's All Happening - Eclectic music, topical sound collage. 2 p.m. - Yesterday's Wine - Country before the bros wrecked it. 3 p.m. - Twangtacular - Americana, Country, Roots, Bluegrass. More ⬇️

This evening on 92.7 / 98.3 FM and streaming at wcrsfm.org: 7 p.m. - The Burn Notice. Dance Party w/ DJ Prime 8 p.m. - Steam Room - Blend of Hip Hop and R&B Soul 9 p.m. - Radio Free Cowtown - live music show with Rudy G. 11 p.m. - Conscious Champion Sound Hour - Reggae

This evening on 92.7 / 98.3 FM, streaming at wcrsfm.org: 6 p.m.- Columbus Desi Radio - Indian Music, commentary 7 p.m. - BSA Hip Hop @wesflexner.bsky.social 8 p.m. - Crazy Mama's Radio Hour w/ Mary Margaret 9 p.m. - Virtual Vortex w/ DJ Dynamo 10 p.m. - The Bus Bass Show 11 p.m. - Fat Beard