Scott Simon, Jay Reynolds and Speak Peace Exhibit
Posted Tuesday, August 31
Dan Polletta welcomes NPR's Scott Simon to discuss his new book about adoption. Plus Speak Peace: American Voices Respond to Vietnamese Children’s Paintings
David Franklin, Cuzin’ Dave and Deborah Madison
Posted Monday, August 30
Dee Perry introduces us to the newly appointed executive director for the Cleveland Museum of Art - David Franklin & Jim Goldurs profiles WRUW's Cuzin' Dave.
Xavier Rudd & Izintaba
Posted Friday, August 27
Dee Perry welcomes acclaimed Australian multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd and his band Izintaba for a live performance
Grafton Nunes, Wye Oak and Robin Renée
Posted Thursday, August 26
Dee Perry welcomes the new president of the Cleveland Institute of Art Grafton Nunes. Plus Dan Polletta spotlights indie-rock darlings Wye Oak.
Ozomatli, Rock Hall and Anne Grimes Folk Music Collection
Posted Wednesday, August 25
Dee Perry shares an interview with Grammy-winning East L.A. band Ozomatli. Plus stories from The Anne Grimes Collection of American Folk Music.
Chicano Rock, James King and Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
Posted Tuesday, August 24
Dee Perry meets the filmmaker behind the PBS special Chicano Rock which screens this weekend for the Rock Hall's Latino Heritage Festival.
Cleveland Orchestra in Europe, Chasing Oliver Hazard Perry and Gilligan’s Island: The Musical
Posted Monday, August 23
Dee Perry checks in with The Cleveland Orchestra on tour in Europe. Plus, spotlighting Gilligan's Island: The Musical
Tommy Womack
Posted Friday, August 20
Dee Perry welcomes self-effacing singer-songwriter Tommy Womack for a live performance in the Key Bank studio.
Deke Dickerson
Posted Thursday, August 19
Dee Perry welcomes Deke Dickerson and The Modern Sounds into the Key Bank studio for a live performance
T.A.M.I. Show, Dan Grueter and Spoken Word
Posted Wednesday, August 18
Dee Perry spotlights the greatest rock concert film you've never seen - The T.A.M.I. Show from 1964 featuring The Rolling Stones, James Brown and The Beach Boys
Mr. Peanut, StoryCorps and Catherine Feeny
Posted Tuesday, August 17
Today we hear about the Cleveland connection for the hit new novel Mr. Peanut by Adam Ross.
Around Noon Best Of - Measha Brueggergosman, Tobias Wolf, G. Love and Bobby Womack
Posted Monday, August 16
Today we share some of Dee Perry's favorite interviews from the archives.
Ben Wilkins
Posted Friday, August 13
Dee Perry meets acclaimed Montreal musician Ben Wilkins prior to his Cain Park performance tonight.
Avett Brothers, David Sanborn & Dr. E
Posted Thursday, August 12
Dee Perry shares David C. Barnett's conversation with Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers. Plus Dan Polletta talks to jazz saxman David Sanborn.
Cleveland Orchestra: Bruckner 8
Posted Wednesday, August 11
Dee Perry previews this week's free concerts by The Cleveland Orchestra of Bruckner's 8th Symphony.
Paula Cole, Dianne McIntyre & Johnny Coleman and Judah Leblang
Posted Tuesday, August 10
Dee Perry welcomes acclaimed singer-songwriter Paula Cole prior to her Cain Park performance.
Sharon Jones, Brian Henke and Dave Morgan
Posted Monday, August 9
Dee Perry shares her conversation with contemporary soul songstress - Sharon Jones.
The Pointer Sisters
Posted Friday, August 6
Dee Perry welcomes Pointer Sister - Ruth Pointer - prior to their performance at Cain Park this weekend.
Open Air
Posted Thursday, August 5
Dee Perry hosts another edition of her live variety show Open Air.
Suede, Austin City Limits and Tara Seibel
Posted Wednesday, August 4
Dee Perry welcomes back Project Runway favorite Suede who's back home in Northeast Ohio. Plus local illustrator Tara Seibel remembers Harvey Pekar.
Gary Shteyngart, Verb Ballets and Gogol Bordello
Posted Tuesday, August 3
Dee Perry chats with Oberlin grad Gary Shteyngart about his critically-acclaimed new novel - Super Sad True Love Story.
The Allen Theater, The Scarlet Pimpernel and Noel Paul Stookey
Posted Monday, August 2
Dee Perry looks at the past, present and future of The Allen Theater at PlayhouseSquare & a performance from Mercury Summer Stock Theater's Scarlet Pimpernel
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