Charlottesville-Right Now: Brian Wheeler
Brian Wheeler joiend Charlottesville Right Now to discuss first Cville Pie Fest.
Charlottesville-Right Now: George Gilliam and Christina Lopez-Gitardi
Charlottesville-Right Now: Peter Van Der Linde
Peter Van Der Linde of Van Der Linde Recycling joined Charlottesville Right Now to discuss his battle with the RSWA and their efforts to put him out of business.
Charlottesville-Right Now: Ed Murphy
University of Virginia Professor of Astronomy, Ed Murphy , joined Charlottesville Right Now to discuss how the economy is effecting space exploration, the latest on the space station, water on the moon, and the Messenger mission to Mercury.
Charlottesville-Right Now: David Toscano
Delegate David Toscano joined Charlottesville Right Now to discuss the latest on Virginia’s budget issues, the new train that serves Charlottesville, re-benchmarking education funding, and more– including the U2 concert.
Corner Lounge: Muse
Before their Scott Stadium appearance opening for the U2 360 Tour, Muse frontman/guitarist Matt Bellamy spoke with Jeff Sweatman in The Corner Lounge. Muse formed in the UK in the mid 1990’s, and their fifth album “The Resistance” has just been released.
Corner Lounge: Jonny Dubowski
Jonny Dubowski is the frontman of Jonny Lives! They are a NYC garage/punk outfit with a new album coming in 2010. But Jonny is also an avid environmentalist and activist. In this interview he speaks with Brad Savage of 106.1 The Corner about Rock ‘N Renew, True Offsets, and his own music. Jonny was in town for Rock ‘N On The Green to benefit the Rivanna Resort and Golf Club
Corner Lounge: Needtobreathe
Needtobreathe formed in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC about 10 years ago. They tour nonstop and bridge the gap between tremendous Christian rock success (even a Dove Award nomination) and a growing secular audience. Brad Savage talked with Needtobreathe on location at Virginia Arts Recording Studio before a recent concert in Charlottesville.
Corner Lounge: Serena Ryder
Before a recent full-band performance in Charlottesville, Canadian chart-topper Serena Ryder dropped by The Corner Lounge, on location at Virginia Arts Studio in Charlottesville. Here, she talks with 106.1 The Corner’s Brad Savage and does a few songs with her full band in The Corner Lounge.
Corner Lounge: Marcy Playground
Marcy Playground has returned in 2009 with a new album, “Leaving Wonderland In A Fit Of Rage”. In early August, we had the band perform a full live set before an audience of Corner VIP winners at Music Resource Center. Special thanks to Andy Gems for production on this session.
Corner Lounge: Girl Talk
DJ Gregg Gillis is Girl Talk, a fascinating artist using mashups and digital sampling to create his music/collages. He has inspired a lot of debate in the world of copyright, intellectual property, and copyright law. 106.1 The Corner’s Jeff Sweatman talked to Girl Talk via phone before a recent appearance at UVA.