By Rhett Guenthner Parkay Quarts took the stage at a sold-out DC9 on November 6 as “more of a Parquet Courts cover band,” frontman Andrew Savage described while the smell of fresh bread wafted through the air for some reason. The difference between Parquet Courts and Parkay Quarts is essentially the lineup. Savage and guitarist …
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Nov 21
The Mason Jar Sessions with The Last Bison
A “family” band of sorts, Chesapeake, Virginia indie-folk group “The Last Bison” is led by siblings Benjamin Hardesty (lead vocals, guitar) and Annah Housworth (backup vocals, bells, percussion), and their father, Dan Hardesty (backup vocals, mandolin, banjo). Annah is married to Amos Housworth, who plays the cello and bass. Finally, Teresa Totheroh plays the violin, …
Nov 06
Jesse’s Journal: A New Weekly Entertainment/Sports Writing Piece
This is Jesse’s Journal. Each week I will write about various happenings in the media (specifically the worlds of entertainment and sports, respectively.) and see where it goes! As this is WGMU, I’ll also discuss new music (i.e what I’ve been listening to lately and what I think you should have a listen to!) This …
Nov 03
Interview With Scott Holiday of Rival Sons
Scott Holiday is currently one of the best guitar players in rock and roll. He’s been dishing out great blues-inflected riffs as a member of Rival Sons since 2009. Holiday continues to put his stamp on rock and roll guitar playing through his blending of musical influences with his own sonic vision. Since their formation, …
Oct 30
GMU AD Brad Edwards “Sports Hour” Interview with Jesse Robinson
Check out Jesse Robinson’s “Sports Hour” interview with GMU Athletic Director and former Redskins safety/Super Bowl Champion Brad Edwards. Edwards shares his vast knowledge of sports management, talks Redskins football, the state of GMU Athletics and more! https://www.dropbox.com/s/7kq8xdbqm2im268/Brad%20Edwards%20interview.mp3?dl=0 Brad Edwards can be followed on Twitter @BradEdwards5 Contact the interview host: Jesse Robinson, Program Director WGMU …
Oct 22
The Mason Jar Sessions with The Band Concord
The Band Concord is a local indie-folk band out of Blacksburg, Virginia. Before their recent show at the Jammin Java members Spencer Pugh, Andrew Steger, Jason Agola, Braden Burns, and Alex Winemiller were kind enough to stop by the George Mason campus and record the first ever “Mason Jar Sessions.” The stripped down session included …
Oct 14
Adam Ezra Group Interview
The Adam Ezra Group is a band from Boston that lights up the smallest room with their attitude, WGMU studios was not the exception! An incredibly uplifting, talented, and friendly group of people. Their original work, as well as a few covers/parodies, have a flavor of rock that feels southern, which is fun to hear …
Oct 14
Tony Campos Interview
Tony Campos Is a name we need to all remember because he’ll be fighting in the big leagues soon! Literally! Tony is an undefeated amateur fighter out of Manassas Va. He is well trained in wrestling and grappling as well as fighting (though he says he much prefers eating)… With a humble and friendly personality …
Oct 01
Beyond the Box Score: Mason Baseball Player Luke Willis
Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Box Score. I am Ben Simpson, the Sports Director here at WGMU. Please check out all the other episodes right here on the website under either the “Sports” tab or the “Interviews” tab. Luke Willis most recently helped capture the A-10 Title with GMU baseball this past season, …
Sep 22
Beyond the Box Score: Women’s Volleyball Player Morghan Martin
Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Box Score. This episode features JR. Outside Hitter Morghan Martin. We cover everything from what it takes be the the oldest of six kids, her singing abilities, and her career plan after college. Be sure to check out all the episodes of the show right here on the website, either …