WPRKPALOOZA First Update

A very exciting message from Emily Reo, WPRK Station manager

"Hey everyone!

I am happy to announce that after Thursday's proposal to the SEPC, our WPRKPALOOZA has been confirmed! Basic information is:

October 10th at Mary Jean Plaza

WPRK DJ's bands from appx. 12-6pm
Headliners from appx. 7-10pm (times are still relatively tentative, just a basic outline)

Headliners are: Pattern is Movement, Cryptacize & Destroyer (as voted by staff)
WPRK DJ's bands and schedule to be announced within the week."


For more on these bands, click below to visit their myspace pages.

Pattern is Movement

Cryptacize

Destroyer (Dan Bejar)

Good Meowming All!

Another splendiferous week floated by here at WPRK. With the help of our hardworking and beautiful DJs, we finished purging our library in only 4 hours. With the help of my new workstudy assistant, we should have the library spotless and spiffy in no time flat.

I was thinking about this recently, but I have never seen a living thing give birth in person. I haven't even seen something lay an egg. It seems like we see things (insects, small woodland creatures traversing traffic) die all the time, but I've never seen the birth part of the circle of life. It seems deep doesn't it? Its not. Its just how I decided to tell you that the birth of CMJ Top 5 Adds from WPRK has been a smashing success. I have seen this birth from its conception, to now, the terrible twos (two weeks). CDs that recieve this nondivine intervention have a 99% chance of being the awesomest of the week.

So here's what you've all been waiting for, the charts and adds of the week. Without further ado...

Click for the NEW MUSIC PAGE

-DJ Catface Meowmers

Peter Bjorn & John

Recently WPRK gave away tickets to the Peter Bjorn and John show at The Social. Kelsey (Local Music Director) and I were lucky enough to get tickets to the sold-out show and join our ticket-winners in experiencing the joyous jaunts of Peter Bjorn and John's musical magnificence.

The show was a pleasant surprise. The band brought the birr from the very first song and kept energy high as they brought the audience along on one of the most epic musical voyages of our time. There was not a dull moment and the chemistry between audience and band was roaring.

At the end of the night the affable fellows stayed out to sign autographs and converse with the fans. The night was enjoyed by all.



Peter Bjorn and John and Carly and Kelsey in the photobooth


-Carly
Webmaster & Personnel Director

Currently watching Appleseed at the Plaza Theatre. Earlier I saw Wheels Above, the Collective, and the Watership Sound.Feel free to request any of these locals!

Running Red Lights

Proof those little cameras that sit atop intersections throughout Orlando actually work arrived at my doorstep last week. It came in the form of a certified letter from the post man. Oh, how I wished I hadn't crawled out of bed that morning.

Three photos of the backside of my car cruising through the intersection of E. Michigan St. and Dixie Belle Dr. accompanied a price tag of $125!

Don't do what I do, kids. In all fairness though, it appears as though I'm applying the brakes in all three pictures, at least making some effort to stop and/or slow down before coasting through the intersection.

What's worse is that I hardly remembered driving around that area that particular day, until it all came flooding back to me.

At just before noon I was jamming out to the James Brown "In The Jungle Groove" album. So now, in my time of desperate need, I call upon the spirit of The Godfather of Soul to help bail me out of this one...

My Intro To Let You Know

For a little over a month now I've contemplated diving into the depths of the WPRK blogosphere.

During that time I spent too much money on overpriced drinks at Club Firestone while witnessing the live shows of Hank Williams III, Atmosphere and Solillaquists of Sound on the big stage. At least the ticket prices were fair. I've also been downloading music, burning CD's, and buying too many albums on the very day they've been released.

But did I mention I no longer have a job? Priorities can get screwed up the longer you sit around on your backside. But I've never been happier in all of my short existence.

Maybe it's the volunteer work I do every Wednesday morning that keeps things balanced. That's when, from 10 a.m.-12 noon on the campus of Rollins College, I blend the likes of hip-hop, rock, alternative, old school rhythm and blues, and any and every sound in between on the Tow Away Zone. Many times there are hidden messages attached. Other times just some good music to listen to.

It's not so much about the artists that make up the set list, as it's the songs themselves that deliver the goods.

500 Days of Summer

WPRK is giving away tickets to the opening night of 500 Days of Summer at the Enzian Wednesday, July 15th. Listen to 91.5 fm to win! Get there early to make sure you get a seat. If you don't win tickets, be sure to check out the movie anyways beginning July 31st and support our local movie theater.

Happy 4th of July From Acoustic Highways

Happy 4th! Join us at 1pm Saturday when Acoustic Highways takes to the road and celebrates these United States: 91.5 FM in Central Florida or www.wprkdj.org.

Hey hey hey 321/407,

Yall are beautiful. I am not in Orlando, but I did go see this band play at a bar/club in Jacksonville. Johnathan Appleseed. I've never really listened to them before but they impressed me! Most definitely great live and good music, hopefully they'll be in Orlando soon.

Also, I was driving down the road with my windows down playing Mumpsy, stopped at a red light and for sure did I get 'hollaed' at for the awesome tunes.

Score. I love music. Agreed? Agreed.

xoxo,
Jaclynn Fretshredder<3 <3 <3

Acoustic Highways, Saturday June 20th 1pm to 3pm

Lauris Vidal joins me in the studio to talk about the Citrus Circuit Tour, taking place June 23rd thru June 28th. Lauris is touring with The Takers, Have Gun Will Travel and Truckstop Coffee.
http://www.myspace.com/laurisvidal for more info. Also on the show, some Father's Day tunes and music from The Tallest Man On Earth and John Vanderslice, both appearing at The Social on Sunday June 21st.

Free Local Music??

Local heroes Mumpsy just added a whole album to their site that you can download for FREE!!! Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

http://mumpsy.com/

Bon Iver Live

I saw Bon Iver live with a few other fellow WPRKers (Adam and Chris Tuesdays 8am-10am, and Bradley "Everybody's Doing It" on Saturdays) and thought it was great! The show opened with Elvis Perkins performing a wonderful set full of energy and life. Something was going on every second of the show to watch. When Bon Iver came on, each person played at least two instruments and they all sang at times. After the show, they were kind enough to hang out with fans and autograph things and give us a station ID. A few nights later I caught up with them in St. Pete and got some photos. The show was different but just as good. Bon Iver is definitely a band to keep up with. All of us at WPRK are excited for the release of "Blood Bank."

Elvis Perkins

Bon Iver

Pitchfork Music Fest!

Wprk Fm is supported by the Pitchfork Music Festival this summer in Chicago! www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com There will be lot's of great bands! Stay tuned to WPRK to learn how to get tickets. We have two pairs of Sold out 3 day passes to give away!!!!!

Artists performing are as follows:

Friday
Built to Spill
The Jesus Lizard
Yo La Tengo
Tortoise

Saturday
The National
Beirut
Doom
Yeasayer
Final Fantasy
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Fucked Up
Plants and Animals
Cymbals Eat Guitars
The Black Lips
Matt & Kim
Lindstrøm
Wavves
Ponytail
Bowerbirds
The Dutchess and The Duke
Disappears

Sunday
The Flaming Lips
Grizzly Bear
M83
The Walkmen
The Thermals
Pharoahe Monch
Blitzen Trapper
Frightened Rabbit
The Mae Shi
The Very Best
Mew
Vivian Girls
Japandroids
DJ/Rupture
Women
Killer Whales
Dianogah
Michael Columbia

What's goin' down tonight?

If you are looking for something to do in the Winter Park area tonight, the Enzian is putting on a "movie in the park" at Central Park on Park Avenue. It's free and it starts at 8 pm. They will be showing King Kong vs. Godzilla. For more information visit http://www.enzian.org/

I'm doing my radio show right now ("So What?" 10am-12pm every Tuesday). Coming up in WPRK news is an update on how listeners can win one of two pairs of sold out 3 day passes to Pitchfork Music Festival! Stay tuned for more details. Right now we're listening to Galaxie 500. You can check playlists on www.wprkdj.org.

Ps, Orange You Glad was great!
Pps, Critical Mass this Friday!

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Hey there:-) disney here. Currently at Stardust watching Joshua Nye performing for Orange You Glad fest. Moving to wills pub later. Hope to see you all out!

In Case You Missed It...

Orange You Glad
Review...

In case you accidentally missed the opening night of the Orange You Glad Music Festival, we have a quick recap of the highlights of last night's sumptuous show. In case you forgot, here's the lineup:

12:00AM DJ ADAM SMITH
11:30PM THE PAUSES
10:30PM MODERN SKIRTS
9:45PM VIERNES
9:00PM Oh Fortuna!


Oh Fortuna, a band of mystical misfits hailing straight from Gainesville started off the night with a myriad of musical musings. They kept the audience entranced with their upbeat dance grooves and captured our hearts with their earnest lyrics. Their enthusiasm and stage presence set the tone for the night ahead. The band works together well and you can tell they enjoy what they do. We can only hope they make many more visits to The Great Orlando so we can get our Oh Fortuna fix while we boogie down.
www.myspace.com/ohfortunaislove

image by Chase Heavener

Next came the experimental musical gallivanting of Viernes. Made up of two well-known local genius musicians, Alberto Hernandez & Sean Moore, the newly formed Viernes pleasantly suprised us with twists and turns through musical mastery. They dazzled us with their instrumental expertise and took us on journies through other worlds with their sweet melodies. We are looking forward to hearing more from them in their future endeavors.
http://www.myspace.com/viernesviernes

image by Luci (The Great Big)

Then the Modern Skirts paid us a visit all the way from Georgia. Modern Skirts has a sizable following in Orlando and they did not let us down, bringing us the full, rich sound we've come to enjoy from them. The crowd got down while Modern Skirts played on. They will continue to hold a special place in the heart of the Orlando music fan.
www.myspace.com/modernskirts

image by Tiina Treasure

The final band of the night was local band The Pauses: a band that started big and is only getting bigger. The pauses brought catchy tunes that sent warm fuzzies straight to the souls of everyone who heard them. The crowd rumbled as people sang along and swung their hips to the groovy ballads of the local sweethearts. Fun and dreamy, this is a band you won't want to miss next time around, or ever.
www.myspace.com/thepauses


Finally, DJ Adam Smith threw down some sick beats and everyone danced the night away till the wee hours of the morn. And that's how it went down.

Overall, the night was a huge success and made us all proud of our local music scene. There was much fraternizing and a good time to be had by all. If you missed out on this night of mayhem, there is still time to get in on the action. Tonight the festivities extend to many more venues. I would definitely suggest you check it out if you haven't already. Times and venues are listed below, but you can also visit orangeyouglad.com for more information.

FRIDAY, MAY 15
$8 DAY PASS or $20 WEEKEND PASS

WILL’S PUB

8 PM / 18+
12:30AM AN INTRO TO SUNSHINE
11:30PM BOMBADIL
10:30PM RACHEL GOODRICH
9:45PM ROBERTO AGUILAR (DISH)
9:00PM LAURIS VIDAL

PEACOCK ROOM
9 PM / 21+
POST RECORDS PRESENTS:
11:45PM WATCH ME DISAPPEAR
11:00PM LIQUID LIMBS
10:15PM HAPPY VALLEY
9:30PM KINGSBURY

UNCLE LOU’S
9 PM / ALL AGES
11:15PM SPIRIT BOMB
10:45PM ONLY THIEVES
9:45PM LIGHTHOUSE MUSIC
9:15PM REPTILE THEATER

REDLIGHT REDLIGHT
9 PM / 18+
12:00AM THE DARK ROMANTICS
11:00PM THE NEW LOWS
10:00PM THE STILL VOICE

STARDUST COFFEE
8 PM / ALL AGES / NO COVER
11:45PM ANDY MATCHETT
11:00PM JASON CHOI
10:15PM HANNAH & THE HALFWAY HOUSE
9:30PM JAMES DREFFEN
8:45PM JOSHUA NYE


-Carly J.
Webmaster & Personnel Director

First Post Ever!

Hello Hello :)

I love you. All of you Each and everyone of you. In every way possible. I miss you. I care about you. WOOOOO WPRK!

i'm lame.

-Jaclynn

What a WPRK DJ is Up To:

After work tonight I am heading up to Will's Pub for the kick off party for Orange You Glad Fest. I'm looking forward to Modern Skirts and local band, The Pauses, tonight! I'll post a review and pictures tomorrow.
Hopefully I'll see you there!
Disney B.
Local Music Director

Orange You Glad Fest!

WPRK is partnering with Orange You Glad Fest this year. It starts Thursday, May 14th. For more details go to http://www.orangeyougladfest.com/

The Schedule for the first day is as follows:

THURSDAY, MAY 14
$7 or $25 WEEKEND PASS

WILL'S PUB
8 PM / 18+
12:00AM DJ ADAM SMITH
11:30PM THE PAUSES
10:30PM MODERN SKIRTS
9:45PM VIERNES
9:00PM OH FORTUNA

We will see you there!

Bake Sale!

WPRK Bake Sale!
Tuesday, April 28
WPRK will be having a bake sale outside of the Campus Center at Rollins College from 12:30-1:30. Come eat some tasty treats and support WPRK! (vegan treats available)