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WSLR & Fogartyville in Sarasota, FL Presents a Great Night of Music

Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.

Brazilian-born Diego Figueiredo (pronounced fig-a-ray-doe) is an extraordinary rising star among the world’s greatest jazz guitarists. His superb technique, timing, and imagination have made him one of the hottest international talents. He has unique skills: first, there is his fingering, as each finger and nail is used as a pick, giving him tremendous speed and varied styles. Secondly, his astounding virtuosity fuses Brazilian, jazz, and classical elements into a style all his own. Finally, there is Diego’s endearing passion in his craft and his joy of music so engaging in his performances.

“Very Merry Jerry Day” at WSLR in Sarasota

Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Music.

Break out the tie-dye and hula hoops for WSLR’s 10th annual celebration of Jerry Garcia. Jerry Garcia was born on August 1, 1942, and lived to become one of the most famous counterculture icons of the 20th Century. Playing guitar and singing for his band, The Grateful Dead, as well as several others, Garcia took his hippie movement from the 60’s into the 90’s, inspiring the following of millions of long-haired, tie-dye t-shirted, carefree “Deadheads.” Musicians honoring the Dead this year at Very Merry Jerry Day will include the Ship of Fools, the Al Fuller Band, and Stumble Creek.

WSLR is Growing Roots in the Rosemary District Sunday, April 22, 5-9pm 

Written by Laura Bell Adams on . Posted in Music.

If you haven’t heard the news yet – WSLR is GROWING ROOTS in the Rosemary District!  WSLR is buying the property at 525 Kumquat Court, taking over the operation of the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, the publication of the Critical Times quarterly newspaper, the maintenance of the online Activist Calendar and the scheduling of Activist Tuesdays. 

WSLR Presents Indian Classical/World Fusion Concert

Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Music.

WSLR proudly presents a very special concert event featuring Selva Ganesh, the Legendary Percussionist & Kanjira Maestro, with Rajib Karmakar on Sitar and Shankh Lahiri(Tabla) from the band ‘WAHH’. The first half of the event will be a Traditional Indian Classical performance followed by the WAHH World Fusion band. The concert will take place on Saturday, March 24 at 8pm at the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center. Tickets are $15 in advance/$18 day of show. Advance tickets are available at www.wslr.org.

WSLR Fifth Annual Cigar Box Festival in Sarasota

Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Events.

WSLR’s Fifth Annual Cigar Box Festival on Saturday, November 25th will feature performances by JPSoars and the Red Hots, John Nickel and David Smash. Cigar Box and other folk art vendors will also be participating. Doors open at 2:30pm for a cigar box guitar building workshop, followed by a “how to play a cigar box” workshop. There is an additional charge for the workshops (see below).

WSLR Radio Presents “Americana Pioneer” singer-songwriter David Olney

Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Music.

WSLR Radio Presents “Americana Pioneer” singer-songwriter David Olney performing at FOGARTYVILLE in SARASOTA, FL on FRI., NOV. 10, 2017. He will be accompanied by bassist Daniel Seymour and performing a mix of his classic repertoire as well as songs from his newly-released “Don’t Try To Fight It” full-length album on Red Parlor Records.

Fogartyville at WSLR- Madera Fina Brings Tropical Sounds to Sarasota

Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Music.

The singer-songwriter Abraham Dorta and percussionist Delvin López give life to the Afro-Caribbean music duo Madera Fina that demonstrates the wide range of genres that unfold in the Puerto Rico independent music scene. In the hand of Abraham’s guitar mastery, Madera Fina blends a broad amalgam of tropical styles including bossa nova, classical and Caribbean styles. 

WSLR is Ready for 100! Targets Whole Foods Market 5% Giving Day to Solar Expansion

Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Businesses.

WSLR is Ready for 100!  Just last week the Sarasota City Commission unanimously agreed to set a goal to transition Sarasota to 100 percent renewable energy sources joining the Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 campaign. 
To show support for this initiative, WSLR will target proceeds from its Whole Foods Market 5% Giving Day on Tuesday, June 20th to solar energy expansion.  Station Manager David Beaton has been a driving force behind WSLR’s conversion to solar energy.  Beaton says, “Solar is the energy for today and the future –  clean, reliable, and affordable. What better way to power Sarasota’s people-powered community radio station?”

Steve Arvey Jazz Sessions at WSLR- Fogartyville June 5th

Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.

Steve Arvey’s jazz sessions began in 2012 at the old Ocean Blues in Sarasota and moved to Monday Nights at the Blue Rooster in 2013.   Now that the Blue Rooster has closed on Mondays for the summer, Arvey is trying the Jazz Sessions at a new venue – the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court.  

Bob Dylan’s Birthday BASH at WSLR

Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Music.

Now that Bob Dylan has won the Nobel Prize for Literature (2016) – the first musician to win the award –WSLR decided it was time to pay tribute to the enigmatic songwriter. Multiple bands will pay tribute including Ship of Fools, Steve Arvey with Rebecca Byrd and Roy Handcuff (WSLR’s very own Mark Zampella, Kid Red, Paul Louis and Scott Blum).

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