var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-9142158-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}What’s WZRD? Freeform Radio! Broadcasting unique, non-commercial, and community oriented content online and through the airwaves for 35 years and counting, straight from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago! Be our friend!:      Tumblr (3.0; @wzrdchicago)http://www.wzrdchicago.org/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jpp6DO2e1qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jpp6DO2e1qzgvreo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jpp6DO2e1qzgvreo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jpp6DO2e1qzgvreo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jpp6DO2e1qzgvreo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jpp6DO2e1qzgvreo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jpp6DO2e1qzgvreo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jpp6DO2e1qzgvreo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jpp6DO2e1qzgvreo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jpp6DO2e1qzgvreo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Thursday Night Live Presented: Sid Yiddish and The Candy Store Henchmen on May 10, 2012 !!! Their band consisted of 15 members. Many of which play multiple instruments throughout their performance. They used a variety of exotic instruments, combined with traditional instruments to make a new sound.</p> <p>Check them out at: <a href="http://sidyiddish.bandcamp.com/album/pitching-woo" target="_blank">http://sidyiddish.bandcamp.com/album/pitching-woo</a></p>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/23690392672http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/23690392672Thu, 24 May 2012 16:14:58 -0500wzrdthursday night live88.3fmSid YiddishThe Candy Store Henchmen<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="340" scrolling="no" src="http://cdn.livestream.com/embed/occupy_wall_street?layout=4&amp;height=340&amp;width=560&amp;autoplay=false" width="560"></iframe></p> <div></div>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/23330235539http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/23330235539Fri, 18 May 2012 22:33:00 -0500natolivechicago24/7<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q69vVEOz1qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q69vVEOz1qzgvreo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q69vVEOz1qzgvreo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q69vVEOz1qzgvreo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q69vVEOz1qzgvreo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q69vVEOz1qzgvreo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q69vVEOz1qzgvreo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Thursday Night Live Presented the Fabrics on May 3, 2012!!!</p> <p>Check them out at: <a href="http://fabrics.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://fabrics.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">http://fabrics.bandcamp.com/</a></a></p>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/22675388236http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/22675388236Tue, 08 May 2012 17:25:03 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q426shYD1qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3q426shYD1qzgvreo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Thursday Night Live presented Steven Godfrey on April 26!!! He is a solo artist, and former student from our very own NEIU.</p>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/22672417512http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/22672417512Tue, 08 May 2012 16:37:17 -0500WZRDSteven GodfreyThursday Night Live88.3 fmguitar<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3h1dekC8d1qzgvreo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thursday Night Live Presents fAbrics || MAY 03, 2012</p> <p>fAbrics is the music of the Chicago based singer/songwriter Jonathan Extract. A puppeteer’s son, he uses music as a means of divination. Hopefully, after years of alchemy he will turn something into gold.</p> <p><a href="http://fabrics.bandcamp.com/album/ce-ll-di-vis-ion" target="_blank">http://fabrics.bandcamp.com/album/ce-ll-di-vis-ion</a></p>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/22350679833http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/22350679833Thu, 03 May 2012 19:00:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m32v8582081qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m32v8582081qzgvreo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m32v8582081qzgvreo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m32v8582081qzgvreo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m32v8582081qzgvreo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m32v8582081qzgvreo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m32v8582081qzgvreo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Thursday Night Live gladly presented the Drama Junkies on April 19 !!!</p> <p>The Drama Junkies consists of 7 band members, each with a unique talent that enjoy playing Alternative, Americana, Progressive music.</p> <p><span>“Soulful, smooth and dynamic, Drama Junkies do justice to its name by exploring the dark, sometimes seedy underbelly of American music.” Timeout Chicago</span></p> <p><span>Check them out at their website: <a href="http://www.dramajunkies.com/" target="_blank">http://www.dramajunkies.com/</a><br/></span></p>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/21840040044http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/21840040044Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:21:37 -0500Wzrdthursday night liveDrama JunkiesAlternativeAmericanaChicago bandsAmerica's Underbelly<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2efuf28hk1qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tune in Thursday April 19 at 5pm to listen to the exclusive interview with Martin Mendez where we will discuss Opeth the live tour and everything in between. Also feel free to call the studio for a chance to win a prize. 773-442-4578</p>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/21007435678http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/21007435678Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:23:03 -0500opethMartin mendezheritageChicagoRiviera TheatherRoadnruneer recordsDeath metalProgressiveMastadonMegaDethApril 13Bad luck FridayMikael AkerfeltMartin AxenrotFredrik Akesson<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2o4j0HVTT1qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2o4j0HVTT1qzgvreo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2o4j0HVTT1qzgvreo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2o4j0HVTT1qzgvreo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2o4j0HVTT1qzgvreo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Thursday Night Live Presented Merry Measure on April 12!!!</p> <p>Merry Measure is a Trio that enjoys playing Medieval  Renaissance Music. Check them out at their website: <a href="http://www.MerryMeasure.com" target="_blank">www.MerryMeasure.com</a></p>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/21318009513http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/21318009513Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:18:34 -0500Merry Measurewzrdthursday night liveCelticRennaisancetrio<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2o17g0omp1qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2o17g0omp1qzgvreo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2o17g0omp1qzgvreo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2o17g0omp1qzgvreo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2o17g0omp1qzgvreo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Thursday Night Live Presented The Infected on April 5th !!!</p> <p>The Infected are a Punk/Trash/Light Metal band from Chicago.”Powerful dual guitars and solid rhythms of The Infected are the first thing to capture a listener but it doesn’t take long to be enveloped by the coded, dark, inspirational lyrics or the easily accessible details of the arrangements.”</p> <p>Website: <a href="http://www.myspace.com/TheInfectedXXX" target="_blank">http://www.myspace.com/TheInfectedXXX</a></p>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/21316919406http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/21316919406Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:06:00 -0500wzrd chicagopunkThe Infectedthursday night livedrumstrashrock<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nwsv9dav1qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nwsv9dav1qzgvreo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nwsv9dav1qzgvreo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nwsv9dav1qzgvreo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nwsv9dav1qzgvreo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2nwsv9dav1qzgvreo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Thursday Night Live presented The Jerrys on March 29!!!</p> <h3>About The Jerrys</h3> <p>The Jerrys, a British-influenced guitar-pop band from Chicago, Illinois, are the sounds of Jerry Schwartz, who writes, plays, sings, and produces their music. Since their first CD was released in 2001, the Jerrys have continued to release original indie pop confections on a regular basis. The Jerrys are the jangly whim of one man—a whim with an edge and a sound of its own.</p> <p>Website: <a href="http://www.itsthejerrys.com/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.itsthejerrys.com/index.html</a> </p>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/21315082867http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/21315082867Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:31:39 -0500wzrdThe JerrysLivethursday night livebritish influenced bandJerry SchwartzMusicRobert Porche<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28e58ctYU1qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Nest Fest is NEIU’s 1st Arts and Music Festival and features internationally renowned spoken word artist Saul Williams, Freddy K.Y La Dynastia, DJ Nonstop, Konflik, The Single Helix, Connect Force Breakers, Medium Well, dREAM, DJ Env, Le Roy, Bearadox, Ra Perre Shelton, Sons of Mary and much more!</p> <p>Nest Fest is an eclectic mix of hiphop, latin music, spoken word,indy rock,and blues from international, local, and student performers. Nest Fest will also feature live artists, a marketplace for student artists, and the Chicago Art Associations Spring Art Show.</p> <p>When: Saturday April 14th 3pm-9pm</p> <p>Where: NEIU Student Union</p> <p>Cost: Free All Day!!!</p> <p>Saul Williams (Spoken Word/Hip-Hop)</p>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/20799277247http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/20799277247Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:24:42 -0500Saul WilliamsNestFESTNEIUFREEEventsaturdayall dayfreeWZRDchicagowzrd 88.3<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1nyvkpc731qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1nyvkpc731qzgvreo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/20130679461http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/20130679461Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:42:00 -0500twospiritsdocumentaryYou weren't theretoxic soupThe World According to Monsantoneiufreeeventthis week<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0ujtbvP4Q1qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/19259218439http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/19259218439Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:35:12 -0500You weren't theretoxic soupthe world according to monsantofreeopen to the publicwzrdneiunortheasternnortheastern illinoisfilmscreening<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0lpykaEnn1qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE PRESENTS:GHOSTS PROJECT!!!</p> <p>we are all dedicated jammers…. who came together because we are… all dedicated jammers. in light of this… as well as our belief in each other… we have a very unique approach. each show is off the cuff. this results in a music of near endless variety. a gHOST project show is a process- it’s like creating a painting. you don’t know what it looks like until it’s finished.</p> <p>blending some of the techniques of improvisational jazz with good old fashioned rock and roll.</p> <p>but why take my word for it? listen to some of our music!</p> <p>individually- we are all experienced musicians/ performers who have been around the local scene collectively for many years- as artists as well as being fans, observers, students, and/ or simply outright music geeks. we all have our own very personal approaches… and a music of great joy and intensity is found where it all meets. through the ghost in all of us… the thing which makes us DO.</p> <p>stacey taheny- voice, words, percussion/ w dalmatian- bass, percussion, voice, whistling/ jason scott page- keys, percussion, voice/ sue kaplan- percussion, keys, voice/ eliezer kaplan- drums, keys, bass, percussion, voice</p> <p><a href="http://www.ghostprojectchicago.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ghostprojectchicago.com/</a><br/><a href="http://www.zelwel.com/" target="_blank">http://www.zelwel.com/</a></p>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/18989671390http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/18989671390Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:01:00 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m08pr3yoXA1qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE PRESENTS: DESERT SOAP!!!</p> <p>Exploding onto the soft-rock scene comes the hot new act DESERT SOAP. Led by veterans of such renowned Chicago groups as Universe Society and Gold, the four musicians of DESERT SOAP blend their vocal and instrumental talents with skillful precision and expert timing to create a gentle, yet driving sound. Whether you’re a fan of daisies, cacti, other plant life, or just a sunny day in general, the right-on and together music of DESERT SOAP and their exciting live performances are sure to have you thinking about nature.</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Desert-Soap" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Desert-Soap</a></p>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/18592534246http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/18592534246Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:28:15 -0600desertsoapchicagolivebandwzrdinstudioperformancewildgoodcrazynew<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzv7xf5bNj1qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tune in to WZRD Chicago 88.3fm on <em>Monday, February 27, 2012 at 9:30AM</em> and listen to a live interview with Dr. Joan Levin advocate of non GMO foods.</p> <p>Are you for or against GMO? Have questions, concerns, or comments about the food you eat? Then voice your opinion Monday by calling <strong>773-442-4578</strong> for Q&A.</p> <p>You can also go to our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wzrdchicago" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/wzrdchicago</a> and get engaged in discussion with other listeners.</p> <p><strong>Joan Levin</strong></p> <p><strong>J.D, University of Chicago, 1972<br/>M.P.H, Johns Hopkins, 1978</strong></p> <p>Joan raised her family on organic food decades before it entered the mainstream and much of her work as a lawyer was involved with health and environmental issues. Today she considers food quality not only a matter of personal choice, but an important determinant of public health and environmental quality that the private sector must address.</p> <p>Source: <a href="http://www.ambassadororganics.com/company_advisors.php" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.ambassadororganics.com/company_advisors.php" target="_blank">http://www.ambassadororganics.com/company_advisors.php</a></a></p>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/18147291124http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/18147291124Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:25:00 -0600chicagofilmgmomonsantoneiuworld accordingwzrdorganichealthfoodnutritionlocalgrown<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzvrii4ngM1qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><em>THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE PRESENT: RAY COYLE!!!</em></strong></p> <p>Ray grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne in England and started drumming at an early age. After working in clubs backing singers and strippers (! ) he later studied with Alan Fearon ( principal tympanist/conductor with the Northern Symphony Orchestra) and gained degrees in jazz and classical percussion from Newcastle college of Arts and Technology and Trinity College London. Looking for work opportunities and a chance to get out of England he emigrated to Netherlands where he went back to school and studied with Koos Langelaan , Jan Wissink and Terra de Marez -Oyens and gained a Masters degree in performance specialising in mallets and composition, whilst also learning Dutch. Ray has a wide musical experience having worked in Europe and the United States both as a drummer and mallet player and also a teacher at the collegiate level.</p> <p>Website: <a href="http://www.raycoyle.com/fr_newtriorecordings.cfm" target="_blank">http://www.raycoyle.com/fr_newtriorecordings.cfm</a></p>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/18173149479http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/18173149479Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:37:29 -0600raycoylewzrdthursday night livebandlive musiclightning boltmusicshowfreejazztrioawesomexylophone<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz5t15794H1qzgvreo7_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz5t15794H1qzgvreo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz5t15794H1qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz5t15794H1qzgvreo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz5t15794H1qzgvreo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><em><strong>THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE PRESENTS - THE PRECIOUS MOMENTS!!!</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>THE PRECIOUS MOMENTS</strong> - </em>Formed in June 2009, The Precious Moments deliver a great pop hook complete with a smart ass lyric and a bottom heavy enough for the deafest senior citizen.</p> <p>Fronted by uber charismatic frontman Adam Voss, ex-leader of California’s Adam Has Crabs and Chicago’s own The Sissy Drinker’s, the band is comprised of lead guitarist Chris Brandt, a respected and well know mainstay of the Chicago live music scene and drummer Mark Janus, former member of The Bunnies, Dose after Dose and current project The Rockmoore Brothers.</p> <p>The band’s love of British pop, rock n’ toll and new wave is clearly evident in their own original material.</p> <p>Get their debut EP, “Mark of the Civilized Man” on iTunes and other major retailers now.</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ThePreciousMoments" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ThePreciousMoments" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/ThePreciousMoments</a></a></p>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/17357381410http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/17357381410Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:14:00 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lystjsuEo31qzgvreo7_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lystjsuEo31qzgvreo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lystjsuEo31qzgvreo5_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lystjsuEo31qzgvreo6_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lystjsuEo31qzgvreo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><em><strong>THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE PRESENTS - SPLATOM!!!<br/></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>SPLATOM</strong> </em>- Plays a dynamic fusion of grunge with alternative type music. Check them out live tonight from 10:00 pm until midnight. You will not regret it, at live shows they have made the crowd go wild. If you miss the show, facebook  “SPLATOM” and make it a priority to attend one of their shows. Also if you have questions or want to let the band know how much they rock give us a call.</p> <p>SPLATOM - lineup for tonight;</p> <p>Luis - Guitar/ Singer</p> <p>Danny - Drums</p> <p>Bill - Bass</p> <blockquote> <p><em><strong>*We had a technical difficulty, but SPLATON will be replayed next Thursday at 9:00PM.</strong> </em></p> </blockquote>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/16960102379http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/16960102379Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:13:00 -0600SPLATOM<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltsqxhDo331qzgvreo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/12046910992http://www.wzrdchicago.org/post/12046910992Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:10:00 -0500