WEVL Program Guide Oct–Dec 2010
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years34 1976-2010 WEVL Program Guide oct–dec 2010 Volunteer Profile: Joyce’s Eclectic Voice Joyce Cobb has had many great accomplishments, including musical interests. She loves the freedom the station gives her to a #42 Billboard hit, a #3 R&B hit on the British charts, starring play what she wants. “I can’t ever imagine being involved in a radio roles in various theater productions, a brass note on Beale Street’s station that dictates a song list for you to play,” she says. “Every “Walk of Fame,” her own club, Joyce Cobb’s, on Beale Street, and day you come in, it’s like a blank canvas.” much more. But when she greets me Cobb hosts three radio shows on at WEVL’s studio for our interview, WEVL. She created Songs for My Father she is as humble and accepting as a (Wednesdays 8-10 p.m.) to celebrate the new friend. music she grew up with. She calls it “a Her voice alone tells a story rich tribute to my parents and their influence with musical history. She exudes a on me. My father was a jazz buff, and he laid back, calm presence of knowl- was always saying, ‘Learn the American edge and deep-running talent. In addi- Song Book. Learn Cole Porter. Learn tion to being a singer, Cobb is a music George Gershwin. These songs will carry teacher privately and at the you through your whole life.’ So far, he’s University of Memphis, where she right.” Her mother taught dance in high currently teaches Jazz Vocal and The school and college, through which Cobb Styles of Jazz. was exposed to classical music. Years of A versatile vocalist with an singing second alto in the school choir in imposing command of jazz, blues and Nashville also had a big effect on her pop, Cobb started out singing coun- musically. try in Nashville, and came to Voices (Tuesdays 2-4 p.m.) showcas- Memphis with a country deal at Stax es a soulful array of individual singers Records, which fell through when and songs from a variety of traditions. It the label folded. Her favorite aspect represents Cobb’s belief in the “impor- of what she does is performance. “I Photo by Murry Riss tance of songwriters.” Cobb inherited love singing live. The stage. Intimate “World Music Dance Party,” (Sundays 4-6 Joyce Cobb hosts Songs for My Father clubs where the lights are soft and p.m.) which celebrates music from (Weds. 8-10PM ), Voices (Tues. 2-4PM ) and colorful, and every song is an expres- World Music Dance Party (Sun. 4-6PM ) around the world. sion of emotion. It makes people Cobb considers her association with happy or sad.” WEVL one of the highlights of her life. She says she is indebted to Nashville for giving her her first “I’ve seen volunteers come and go, but as far as the staff, they are jobs in music, but it’s Memphis she will always call home. The rich the strongest people I’ve ever known.” She serves on the board in culture of music in Memphis drew her in, especially the jazz clubs addition to hosting her three shows. She calls Judy Dorsey, Station that flourished in the ‘70s. “Memphis was a totally different musi- Manager, and Brian Craig, Program Director, “some of the cal experience, and it kind of took over my existence,” she says. strongest influences” in her life. “Volunteer radio is hard work, and Her most recent musical achievement is a just-released jazz in my opinion the station is held up by these two people.” album, Joyce Cobb with the Michael Jefry Stevens Trio, on Archer After our interview, Cobb walks back into the air room to Records. Cobb and the trio will embark on a European tour this start her Wednesday night show, Songs for My Father. As I drive fall, starting in Prague, Czech Republic and ending in Chur, home, the sky is turning dark and the lights of Beale Street punc- Switzerland. She is looking forward to “getting into the quiet clubs tuate the night with their many colors. From my radio tuned to in Europe and hopefully making people feel something.” 89.9, Cobb’s smooth voice narrates the end-of-summer Memphis For three decades, WEVL has been a haven for Cobb’s varied night, and fills it with jazz. — Joan Biddle Support independent volunteer radio with your membership pledge! Fall Pledge Drive November 5-13 Pledge online at wevl.org or call (901) 528-1990 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday MORNING 6-10 am 6-8 am 6-8 am 6-8 am 6-8 am 6-8 am 6-10 am Singing Down in Dixie Welcome to the The Jukebox Graduate Janet’s Planet River City Reveille The Modern World Bluff City Barn Dance Charlie May presents old and Working Week Rock with Kevin. Start your day with modern Country, rock and blues Punk, post-punk & new wave Bluegrass and old-time from Mission Statement new recordings of Southern rock hosted by Janet. with Melanie. from the late ’70s through way back then to here and now. John B. jump-starts the work week The mission of WEVL is to entertain gospel quartet music. 8-10 am the ’80s with Scott. With the Ridge Runner. with a dose of good old rock ‘n’ roll. and inform its audience through 8-10 am 8-10 am 10 am-Noon Varied Music 8-10 am 10 am-1 pm diverse music programming with 8-10 am Varied Music Memphis Mystery Train an emphasis on the culture of A Fistful of Records The Deep Blues Show 10 am-11 am John H. hosts a mix of Memphis Blues Today Strands of the Celtic Knot Memphis and the South. Tune in for the good, the great, and 10 am-1 pm soul, ’70s funk, rock, world roots Contemporary, up-tempo blues Folk music and culture of Scotland, Classical and traditional WoodSongs the strange as J.B. mines the record music and the occasional nugget with Chuck Porter. Ireland, Britain, and Wales, hosted blues with Steve. The Best of Operating Info closet in search of buried treasures. Old-Time Radio Hour from the ’80s. by Robert Campbell. WEVL broadcasts to the Greater Featuring many forms of folk and Contemporary folk music from Sho-Nuff Country 10 am-Noon 10 am-Noon Memphis area at 89.9 FM and is rock music. blues to bluegrass. Country music from the WEVL 10 am-11 am licensed to Southern Communication The Midnight Special archives with Bashful Bob. Down in the Alley E•Town Rhythm & Blues from the ’40s to the Volunteers, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit Folk music from Leadbelly to Joni 11 am-Noon An encore presentation of E•Town. ’70s, hosted by Eddie Hankins. educational corporation. Mitchell, hosted by Rich Warren. Beale Street Caravan Blues music and interviews. 11 am-Noon In its fundraising practices, WEVL complies with the laws and regulations WEVL Album Feature of the IRS, the Communications Act, the laws of the State of Tennessee, and the regulations of the United States Postal Service. Noon-2 pm Noon-2 pm Noon-1 pm 1-2 pm Noon-1 pm Noon-2 pm 1-3 pm The 1st Church of Rock! Acoustic Café Midday Country The Country Club The Skank NEW Out on the Side Through the Cracks Listen Online AFTERNOON A Sunday service of hard rock, metal, Mostly “unplugged” rock, folk and Merry Go Round Country music with Harry. Reggae and other assorted Jamaican Traversing the back waters of 40 Contemporary folk, alternative http://wevl.org/webcast.php punk and psychedelic hymns of the blues. Interviews too! Rob Reinhart sounds with Yves Beauvais. years’ worth of pop music: garage, country, adult rock and everything in Country music with Ken Ward. past 40-odd years from here and is your host. 2-3 pm folk, punk, country and R&B-oriented between. Presented by Ed. Mailing Address abroad. Praise the Loud! 1-2 pm rock with Jeremy. WEVL 1-2 pm 2-4 pm Hillbilly Jazz 3-4 pm P.O. Box 40952 2-4 pm Memphis Beat The Ridge Runner showcases the Varied Music 2-4 pm Memphis, TN 38174 Hi Fidelity best new bluegrass releases. E•Town Memphis music, new & old Chick Habit Modern rock and pop with Doug. 2-4 pm Whatever Music from the historic Boulder with Andrew. How to Reach Us Lea features women in music. 3-4 pm Well-written songs well sung in a Theatre in Boulder, Colorado along Pathways DJ Line: 901-528-1990 4-6 pm wide variety of genres, some very with interviews and information 2-4 pm Rock, pop, folk, country and sounds Program Director/Station Manager: 4-6 pm Old-Time Country old, some very recent, from here and about our environment. Car Tunes in between, hosted by Nancy T. 901-528-0560 Voices Music Hour abroad, presented by Yves Beauvais. World Music A little bit of everything that twangs E-mail Address: [email protected] Vocal selections, presented by Judy presents Southern string bands, From Merle Haggard to Memphis 4-6 pm with Nancy Apple. 4-6 pm Dance Party Memphis singer Joyce Cobb. white boys singing the blues, comic Minnie, from M. Ward to Caetano Pajama Party Web Address: http://wevl.org Music meant for dancing, from every songs, and fiddle favorites from the Janet’s Planet Veloso, from Leonard Cohen to Edith Eclectic selections of listening corner of the world.