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95.3 Lexington is Back on the Air

May 14 2013, 9:04pm
Categories: Uncategorized

As of 9PM this evening, 95.3 FM is broadcasting WNRN after an extended hiatus.

We are deeply sorry for the lack of service for the last several months and look forward to bringing you the programming you love on a more reliable basis from now on.

Ian Solla-Yates
Membership Director


Wild Feathers In-Studio Performance

May 14 2013, 7:03pm
Categories: In-Studios

Wild Feathers talks with Anne in the WNRN Studio and performs a few songs.


Ryan Bingham in the WNRN Studio

May 14 2013, 6:57pm
Categories: In-Studios

Ryan Bingham comes by the WNRN Studio to perform a few songs.


Aoife O’Donovan in the WNRN Studio

May 14 2013, 6:49pm
Categories: In-Studios

Aoife O’Donovan talks with Anne for a little while and performs a few songs.


Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors in the WNRN Studio

May 14 2013, 6:38pm
Categories: In-Studios

Tad has Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors in the studio to chat and play a few songs.


Vandaveer In-Studio Performance

May 14 2013, 6:29pm
Categories: In-Studios

Alt-folk band Vandaveer came by the WNRN Studio to speak with Tad.


Pickwick in the WNRN Studio

May 14 2013, 6:21pm
Categories: In-Studios

Pickwick came by the WNRN Studio to discuss their most recent album and to perform some songs.


Keller Williams In Studio Performance

May 14 2013, 6:15pm
Categories: In-Studios

Keller Williams and his six-piece funk band stop into the WNRN Studio.


Satellite in the WNRN Studio

May 14 2013, 6:09pm
Categories: In-Studios

Steven McMorran of the band Satellite comes into the studio to talk with Tad and perform a few songs.


Sarah Siskind & Travis Book In-Studio Performance

May 14 2013, 6:01pm
Categories: In-Studios

Anne spoke with Sarah Siskind and Travis Book in the WNRN Studio.


Alpha Rev in the WNRN Studio

May 14 2013, 5:50pm
Categories: In-Studios

Alternative rock band Alpha Rev visits Melissa in the studio.


Don Rigsby in the Studio with Rusty Cempre

May 14 2013, 5:39pm
Categories: In-Studios

Don Rigsby came in to play some live music for Bluegrass Sunday Morning in the WNRN Studio.


Sons of Bill In Studio Performance

May 14 2013, 5:28pm
Categories: In-Studios

James and Abe of Sons of Bill came into the studio to play a few songs with Tad.


Robert Cray Band In Studio Performance

May 14 2013, 5:17pm
Categories: In-Studios + Uncategorized

Robert Cray Band came in to the studio to play a few songs and discuss touring with Anne.


William Walter in the Studio

May 14 2013, 5:03pm
Categories: In-Studios + Uncategorized

William Walter spoke with Anne in the studio!


VIP Member List for May 13, 2013

May 13 2013, 4:52pm
Categories: Membership

All WNRN VIP Members, check your email to win some great prizes this week. You can become a member now at http://www.wnrn.org/membership

1. Two tickets to Iron and Wine at Groovin in the Garden on Thursday night at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

2. Two passes to The XX at nTelos Wireless Pavilion on September 20th.

3. Two tickets and meet and greet passes for Josh Ritter at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens as part of Groovin in the Garden on May 22.

4. A pair of tickets to The Doobie Brothers at Pocahontas State Park on July 21.

5. A pair of passes to see Lake Street Dive on Thursday night at The Southern

6. Two tickets to see The Hill and Wood with GEMS and Dead Professional on Friday at The Southern.

7. Two passes good for Marco Benevento on Saturday at The Southern.

8. A pair of passes to see David Mayfield Parade on Friday at Clementine.

9. Two tickets to see Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen on Saturday at Clementine.

10. Two tickets to No BS! Brass Band at The Camel on Friday night.

11. Two passes to see Love Canon at The Camel on Wednesday, 5/22.

12. A pair of passes to The Mantras (rock/jam) at The Hot Spot on Friday.

13. Passes for you and a friend to see The Great Gatsby at any Regal Cinemas.

14. Tickets to see The Reluctant Fundamentalist at Vinegar Hill.

15. A $10 Gift Certificate at Quiznos Sub Pantops

16. A $10 gift card to Fardowners.


Rockingham County Fair, Aug. 12-17

May 13 2013, 2:44pm
Categories: Community Connection
Rockingham County Fair

Rockingham County Fair

You’re invited to the Rockingham County Fair.  The Rockingham County fair has been named Top Agricultural Fair in North America by the International Association of Fairs and Exhibitions, is the state’s largest county fair . It takes place Aug. 12-17 in Harrisonburg and will feature entertainers Old Crow Medicine Show,  Alan Jackson, Kellie Pickler, Easton Corbin and more.  The theme for the 2013 fair is Having a Good Time.  For more information please visit our website.


Albemarle Ballet Theatre, Spring Dance Gala

May 13 2013, 2:39pm
Categories: Community Connection

Albemarle Ballet Theatre (ABT) and the Studio for the Performing Arts (SFTPA), present their 9th Spring Dance Gala at PVCC’s Dickinson Theatre on Saturday, May 18th at 6pm.  This one and a half-hour, fantasy and fun-filled show includes performances taking the audience through a safari, on cultural journeys, back to the roaring twenties, and contemporary music.  Tickets are available at our website, ABT’s studio in Crozet or PVCC on the day of the show.  For more information call 434.823.8888, email us or visit our website.

 

 


WNRN Wake Up Call: Mother’s Day

May 12 2013, 12:15pm
Categories: Uncategorized

On the May 12th Wake Up Call, host Rick Moore talks with local mothers Sarah, Jenn, Mariah, and his own mother about various stages and aspects of motherhood such as the decision to become a mother, naming your child, etc.


Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad at WNRN

May 7 2013, 1:29pm
Categories: In-Studios

WNRN got a visit from Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad!