Sybil Augustine
No Apologies necessary!
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
WORT broadcast most of the block party live this year, though rain delayed us mid-afternoon so unfortunately the Cash Box Kings got pre-empted. The live stream resumed during Megan Bobo’s set, and the Apologists set also streamed online. You can check the archives to hear it – we’ll be bundling up the sound files so you can find them more easily. Thanks for listening!! more »
Rain schmain! The block party rocked.
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
After the clouds passed over, a light drizzle remained and people began coming out from shelter they’d taken nearby. The beer truck resumed pouring as we evaluated the situation. more »
No tunes in Harmony — Michelle Shocked interviewed on WORT Radio
Monday, 6 May 2013
The artist known as Michelle Shocked did not play the Harmony Bar in Madison on Saturday night; that had been cancelled along with the rest of the tour. She did stop by our studios on Sunday afternoon to chat with Leonie Dolch, host of Her Infinite Variety, about the reason for the cancellations and to tell her side of the story. Here’s the audio archive of the interview and as always, your comments are welcome. — Sybil Augustine, Music Director more »
Saturday May 4 Rock Benefit at Dragonfly Lounge!
Friday, 3 May 2013
Extend your May Day celebration this weekend by coming down to the swanky Dragonfly Lounge on Saturday, May 4th at 10 pm for a rocking show to benefit community radio! The lineup features three very original bands who’ve been heating up Madison’s club scene: Hewn kicks things off at 10 pm. Next there’s a set by The Drain, then Cowboy Winter plays late into the night. Admission is only $6 if you’re 21 and over, and all proceeds benefit W-O- R-T. Also, hang onto your ticket for a chance to win door prizes generously donated by House of Brews, Bellini’s Italian Restaurant, Union Cab Cooperative, One Barrel Brewing and more! For information see https://www.facebook.com/events/250398141773756/ or call 256-2001. Want to hear great original rock while helping out your favorite community radio station? Then don’t forget to join us at the Dragonfly this Saturday, May 4th to see Hewn, The Drain and Cowboy Winter! more »
Now’s the time to VOTE WORT!!!
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
WORT Radio is up for a MAMA award again this year, and several of our DJs and staff have also made it to the final round in the MAMAs. Check out www.themamas.org and see if any of your favorite radio, industry, or musician people are nominated. Online voting is open until May 17th. The MAMAS [Madison Area Music Awards] were created to honor Madison area musicians and supporters and we’re always nominated [and so far, have always won] for Favorite Radio Station. Not only have we made it to the final voting round again, but in addition, a couple of our hosts are still in the running for Local Music Radio Personality: Bill Malone of Back To The Country, and Rockin’ John of I Like It Like That. Also, DJ The Real Jaguar is a nominee for Favorite DJ [for spinning in clubs], and WORT Music Director Sybil Augustine is competing with 3 others to be named Local Music Fan of the Year!! [I really think Madison's music scene is quite fantastic right now, and I do champion it every chance I get.--Sybil] Also, the CD of protest music that came out last year entitled Cheddar Revolution: Songs of Uprising is up for Best Compilation Album along with some of the individual songs nominated in various categories. If you want to see what the MAMA’s website looks like, check it out at www.themamas.org and you can vote now for a mere $5 donation, which goes to support bringing musical instruments into area middle and high schools. Register and vote at http://www.broadjam.com/mama/ through May 17. Thanks SO MUCH for your continued support, WORT fans!! more »
