Upcoming Special Programs on WFMU
Last updated: September 8th at 7:28 PM

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Three Thumbs Up with Jim the Poet
Tuesday, September 10th, 6pm - 7pm
Sofia Dobrushin, who plays Izzy in the upcoming film 'Booger', calls in to speak with Jim the Poet on WFMU'S New Movie Review show! She's a local actor, comedian, and director. She is also performing in a cat rescue benefit comedy show being organized in conjunction with the release, A Show for Cats, lol, on September 16.


Jessica Pratt
Wednesday, September 11th, 9pm - Midnight
on Radio Ravioli with Olivia

Ahead of her White Eagle Hall show on September 21, Jessica Pratt calls in from on the road for a quick chat! Tune in & see you at the show on the 21st!


Mona broadcasts live from Camp John Waters with special guest Mink Stole.
Friday, September 13th, 3pm - 6pm
on Mona's show


Oneida
Friday, September 13th, 9pm - Midnight
on Burn It Down! with Nate K.

Now in its fourth decade, Oneida is an underground rock institution, a working definition of true artistic independence in the face of an industry that seems to have less use for such a thing than ever before. With a shifting line-up that in recent years has firmly solidified into a quintet, the band blends psych, motorik, free improv, and old-fashioned FM jammage into an exhilarating sound completely their own. Oneida will be playing live on Burn It Down! w/ Nate K. Friday, September 13, the band's first visit to the station since 2006, and discussing its recently released LP, Expensive Air.


Drop In Presents The WIPE OUT with Phast Phreddie in Boogaloo Omnibus
Saturday, September 14th, 6pm - 7pm
on Drop-In
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
The WIPE OUT is an exciting new concept in non-linear audio transmission that utilizes innovative interdisciplinary devices. It was concocted by Phast Phreddie in the Boogaloo Omnibus Laboratory and it will fracture your fragile egg-shell mind!


Celandine Guest DJs Radio Row
Sunday, September 15th, 5pm - 6pm
on Radio Row


Special Guest: Legendary multi-instrumentalist and Pulitzer Prize winning composer David Amram.
Sunday, September 15th, 6pm - 8pm
on Why Do We Only Listen to Dead People? with Carol Gimbel and Cullan Bryant


The Defending Champions Live in Studio B!
Friday, September 20th, Midnight - 3am
on Six Degrees with Alan

New Jersey’s rock, funk, soul ska Legends, The Defending Champions, live in Studio B on Six Degrees with Alan. The Champs have been packing venues and leading the party around the tri-state area for 17 years. They’ll be playing tracks from their new record 'Victory Lap' being released at the William Center in Rutherford NJ on September 27th. Dust off your Capezios and get out your Weed Juice. The Party starts at midnight . Followed by a round of NJ Trivia.


David Toop: Ocean of Sound
Saturday, September 21st, 7pm - 10pm
on Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
David Toop has been opening minds with his exploratory music and writing since the 1970s. His books, such as “Ocean of Sound,” have been life changing to many readers. David Toop joined OoD host David Mittleman for an expansive interview that will be the focus of a three hour examination of his immense, idiosyncratic catalogue.


Milo is back to Radio Row with a free form hour of punk, indie, local Bay Area bands and just music to enjoy for any activity you are doing
Sunday, September 22nd, 5pm - 6pm
on Radio Row


Arvo Zylo
Tuesday, September 24th, 9pm - 11pm
on Mid-Valley Mutations with Austin Rich
(on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream)
Arvo Zylo returns to Mid-Valley Mutations to expound on a few bygone personalities, in radio and television, as well as to open up a feast on some monster music, devil music, cat music, death music, new music, old music, and even a bit of non-denominational music.


Shemp!
Thursday, September 26th, 9pm - Midnight
on Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz

Interview with author Burt Kearns about his controversial new biography, Shemp!--a look at the funniest and sexiest Stooge.


Drop In presents WOO with SOME ROCK'N'SOUL'N'THEN SOME
Saturday, September 28th, 6pm - 7pm
on Drop-In
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)


James Brandon Lewis and the Messthetics - Interview
Saturday, September 28th, 7pm - 10pm
on Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Instrumental Punk band The Messthetics (featuring Joe Lally and Brendan Canty of Fugazi and guitar wizard Anthony Pirog) exploded out of the gate with Jazz luminary sax maestro James Brandon Lewis on their 2024 debut self titled album on Impulse! While on tour the band decamped to OoD's Tucson studio for an exclusive interview. Check in with these hard working musicians before their October 3 show in Jersey City, presented by WFMU.


Mixing Business with Leather
Thursday, October 3rd, 6pm - 7pm
on Mistress of A Thousand Moods with Jessie
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
When Sammy Davis Jr. was asked about Heavy Metal he said, “ Heavy Metal, Cat I’m Wearing It”. So spray on that Aqua Net and squeeze into those latex pants and join Mistress Jessie for an hour of hell raising mayhem while raising cash for WFMU


Demos To Spazz By
Thursday, October 3rd, 9pm - Midnight
on Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz

Nascent noodlings from a variety of tape recorder fiddlin’ Music To Spazz By superstars.


William Basinski and also Michael Allen
Friday, October 4th, 3pm - 6pm
on Mona's show

William Basinski joins Mona to discuss his new release September 23, recorded in NYC in 1983. Mona will also be joined by Michael Allen of Wolfgang Press to discuss their new album A 2nd Shape out on Downwards Records.


ØKSE - International Free Jazz Super Group Interview
Saturday, October 5th, 7pm - 10pm
on Observations of Deviance with David Mittleman
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
ØKSE, "Axe" in Danish, is a new international Free Jazz super group featuring some of the top contemporary improvising musicians: Mette Rasmussen (Denmark), Savannah Harris (USA), Val Jeanty (Haiti/USA) and Pettr Eldh (Sweden). Their debut self-titled album was recently issued by the Hip Hop label Backwoodz Studioz and features guest spots from top rappers like billiy woods and ELUCID. OoD host David Mittleman interviewed the members of ØKSE from their studio in Berlin to discuss the band and their new album.


A Case of the Punks
Thursday, October 10th, 6pm - 7pm
on Mistress of A Thousand Moods with Jessie
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Join Mistress Jessie as she trades in her whip and stilettos for Doc Martens and a faux hawk for a Case of the Punks and fund raising for the station


The Bottle Openers
Thursday, October 10th, 9pm - Midnight
on Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz

The world's greatest Church Keys Tribute act performs live in the studio!


Amy Rigby
Monday, October 14th, Noon - 3pm
on Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock

Amy has established herself one of America's enduring underground/cult/indie artists, combining the insight and humor of country and folk songwriting with classic rock craftsmanship and punk DIY spirit. She has just released her latest album, 'Hang In There With Me.'


4/4 Is Just a Date on the Calendar
Thursday, October 17th, 6pm - 7pm
on Mistress of A Thousand Moods with Jessie
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Grab your cape and Roger Dean album art and come along with Mistress Jessie as we celebrate the 20 minute organ solo and raise funds for the station


B-Sides Going Steady
Thursday, October 17th, 9pm - Midnight
on Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz

Dave the Spazz celebrates Singles Going Steady week by plugging the wrong side of the record. Usually crazier and typically more rockin', you'll flip for these unsung gems!


Who Allowed This To Happen?
Thursday, October 24th, 6pm - 7pm
on Mistress of A Thousand Moods with Jessie
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Yes, it is the return of Who Allowed This To Happen. Come along with Mistress Jessie for an hour of songs so frightening, so unnerved, that they leave you with no choice other than to donate to WFMU so that they are never ever played again


Spazz Comes Alive
Thursday, October 24th, 9pm - Midnight
on Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz

The Greatest Live Show in the Universe from all of your Music To Spazz By favorites!


WFMU Origin Stories on Wreck Your Own Adventure with Wendy del Formaggio
Monday, October 28th, 3pm - 6pm
on Wreck Your Own Adventure with Wendy del Formaggio
(on Give the Drummer Radio stream)
Have you ever wondered how some of your favorite Drummer Stream DJs first learned about WFMU? So has Wendy del Formaggio! So, she interviewed them to find out. Tune in and hear about their early radio experiences both on and off WFMU, what they listened to as kids, and how they got on the air here. GTDR DJs reveal all!


My Yellow Pills
Thursday, October 31st, 6pm - 7pm
on Mistress of A Thousand Moods with Jessie
(on Rock'n'Soul Radio stream)
Grab your blue jeans, bubble gum and leather jacket and join Mistress Jessie as she remembers the lightning and brings you an hour of infectious Power Pop tracks.


Halloween Spooktacular!
Thursday, October 31st, 9pm - Midnight
on Music To Spazz By with Dave the Spazz

Blast away the trick-or-treaters with this Halloween Stereo Simulcast Soundtrack in Spazz-A-Rama! Count Spazzula and Bingo the Gorilla will scare the pants off you!



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