113 NoM:h Market Sereet ChI!Impeign. IL 61820 non-profit org. U.S. Postage SO.1FM 217-359-9338 PAID Pennit No. 552 : The WEFT Revue Champaign, IT.. The Monthly Newsletter of 90.1 FM. December, 1993 Vol.l, No.1
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We asked our airshifters for their favorite CDs of If you're looking forward to 12/31 already, the year -- something perfect for gift-giving (or getting). Here are some of their suggestions: ht'J"e's some ideas for some great live music alternatives. Ed Blackwell Project, Vol. 1, "What it is?" LOCAL: (Enja) jazz Jelzv Hines (blues) and Baaro (rock),THE BLIND PIG, Paul Wienke, "Stolen Moments", Thurs 9.12p.m. 351-7444 Bella Donna (rock), 5 POINTS, 367-5888 Matt Malloy, "Music at Matt Malloy's" (Real World) irish rock Alliance (rock), MABELS, 328-5700 Lynn Deasy, "Electric Planet", Fri 3.5p.m. Keith Harden (blues), THE HIDEAWAY, 356-3081
Liz Phair, "Exile in Guyville" OUTATOWN: (Matador) rock CHICAGO Jill, "She's Actual Size", Mon 2-5a.m. Liz Phair (rock), ME1RO, 312/549-0203 The Son Seals Blues Band with .Magic Slim and the Luscious Jackson, "Search for Manny" Teardrops (blues), BLUES ETC.,312/525-8989 (Grand Royal) rock Sheila, "She's Actual Size", Mon 2-5a.m. Subdudes, Bad Example and UJB (rock),CUBBY BEAR,312/327-1662 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY TIiURSDAY FRIDAY SATIJRDAY SUNDAY John Coltrane, "The Last Giant, the John The Ellington Dynasty featuring original saxist Harold 6AM Coltrane Anthology" Ashby, plus pianist Reginald Robinson and Jon Weber COUNTRY (Rhino) jazz MUSIC (jazz), THE GREEN MILL, 312/878-5552 GOSPEL Kevin Kizer, "Kaleidoscope", Tues. 9.12p.m. Lonnie Brooks (blues), BUDDY GUY'S LEGENDS, MOJRNKNG MENU Old Time MIXED MUSIC and Info 312/427-1190 9AM Radio Bessie Smith, "The Complete Recordings, Vol.4" TALK (Columbia) blues OPINIONS TALK Blue Lou, "Every Thursday I Get the Blues", and if none of the above appeal to you, maybe ... JAZZJAMJAZZJAMJAZZ POETRY Thurs. 12-3p.m. Alurder and Mayhem with the Chicago Symphony 12PM KID'S EnvirufltTwfLt Orchestra (Clas.), ORCHES1RA HALL, 435-6666 INDIAN Gurv "Jazzmatazz, Vo1.1" (tickets include an open bar) (Chrysalis) hip-hop, jazzjusion The JBl=u~s WOMEN'S WOMEN'S Kayleigh, "Spastic Ear Cafe", Wed. 10.12p.m. 3PM WEFT T-SHIRTS FOR SALE LATIN GREEK The B eat Blenderworld beai and oller rhythms We still have a few WEFT T-shirts left. Great for MUSIC JEWISH holiday gift-giving! Only $1O! Call 359-9338 or 5PM THE WEFT COURIER: NEWS AND FEATURES NEVS, VIEWS stop by the station at 113 N. Market St., Old Time Country Champaign. EVENING FOLK Music IRISH Talk/Theatre J Gratefua, ~ad I WE'RENEW! 6PM Welcome to first issue of the WEFT Revue. You may have known us under our former name, Wireless, but be JAZZ PLUS I REGGAE ROCK BLUES SPACE assured that we've changed for the better -- not only our name, but our format as well. Now a monthly liJPM word jazz i I publication, the WEFT Revue will bring you more information more often. Regular features to watch for in !.IVE MUSIC CLASSICAL coming issues include WEFT airshifter and show profiles, reports of special WEFT programming, and reviews of HIP DANCE EXPElUl'lENTAL the best new music from all genres. We'll also let you know about special events and concerts coming up in the 12AM LOCAL MUSI LTERN A T I VE ROCK HOP A I & area. And remember, the WEFT Revue is mailed free to everyone who has pledged $30 or more to WEFT in The Hour of Slack I I l!I'" l!I"T TI" l- I 1:'r-T ~,....'" Tt" .l I I Rap I "'''''.w''w.&.._~ I ...t",J.t.a.\..IoJ. ... "'A the last year. 12AM11J 6AM FRE EFORM FREEF ORM FREEFORM FR EEFOR M FREE FORM FR EE FOR MFRE E FOR MFREE FO BIKEWORKS Letter from Linda General Manager Underwriters Bianchi • KHS • V~/lYI1E64'J SALES • SERVICE WEFT would like to thank the Quality repairs on all makes & models. We've made it to the end of another year! I think one of my Bicycles for touring, racing, or favori!e station activities at this time of year is writing up the following people, businesses and/or 627 E. GREEN Sr. • CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820 just getting around town. • groups for their support. We urge Helmets, locks, components, & accessories WEFT Annual Report. This is where I get to kick back with my you to support these advertisers FULL KITCHEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT - LEINENKUGEl.'S ON TAP! OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY keyboard and think about all the things we've accomplished in the and underwriters and tell them you LIVE MuSIC EVERY THURSDAY & SATURDAY INCLUDING 328-2001 last twelve months. Yes, we've had the usual share of financial appreciate their support of JAZZ, BLUES & BLUEGRASS Locoted near com pus between Lincoln & Goodwin difficulties and other temporary setbacks, just like any other community radio. 1103 west main st urbana organization. But as I look out onto our "great hall" at this very A Likely Story moment, I see staff and volunteers hard at work building new CD Armadillo Salon racks for all the great new music we've received at the station in Audio-Video Service Center 1993 -- music brought in through the efforts of tireless volunteers. Blind Pig Company Walter Clifton, Attorney-at-Law Then there's the production studio. Whenever I peer into the The Counseling Institute window and see someone in there editing tape, or taping a Corley Photography U ITAR Esquire Lounge Illinois telephone interview, or just learning how to use the equipment, I The Embassy 61101 catch their excitement -- I leve to see people letting their creativity Good Vibes Sound House of Rising Sound 90.1 loose in production, really caring about the end product (and 1217) 367·3.'. sometimes working late into the night to get it right!). WEFT Infant-Parent Institute FNl volunteers' overall commitment to quality is higher than ever - Li'l Porgy's Living Stone Christian Bookstore perhaps our greatest accomplishment to date. McCabe Bros. Tool Rental Old Main Bookshoppe I want to thank the listeners who call us throughout the day and O&B Distributing night to let us know how much they enjoy staying tuned to 90.1, The Pawn Shop and the hard-working WEFTies who just keep coming through our Pages For All Ages doors and making us better than we were. Here's to a great new Periscope CD's & Tapes Planned Parenthood year in community radio! Record Service The Red Herring Strawberry Fields in stock or special order PERFECT PITCH Thrifty Nickel The best new music reviewed Walnut Street Tea Co. World-wide Self Help Gifts by WEFT volunteers Zorba's
Hypnotic Clambake "Gondola to Heaven" (Blue Button) urn .... The second release from this most surprising of bands. This one 359-5483 combines jazz, blues, zydeco, rock and an ode to a turkey. Words WEFT 90.1 FM CHAMPAIGN JAZ.l & IjLUfS HUTLINf alone can't convince you how satisfying this combo is. A must FLY-LIVE listen. A must buy. Skip lunch for a week and buy this one today! WEFT-FM is a non-commercial radio station Blue Lou, "Every Thursday I Get the Blues", Thursday 12-3 p.m. locally-owned by Prairie Air, Inc., a not-for-profit organization. WEFT-FM is an accessible, Support Your Local Bands!! responsible, and responsive radio alternative, serving r J.~:utn----...... Luscious Jackson "In Search of Manny" (Grand Royal) rock the diverse communities of radio listeners in East • BUY, SELL, TRADE Recipe for an album: Carefully arrange two smooth female voices Central Illinois. BEST PRICES IN TOWN!! and rich music in layers on top of a steady beat and sprinkle generously with attitude. This recipe makes only seven tracks, but The WEFT Revue • Parking in Front there's enough of "In Search of Manny" for everyone. The second track is especially delicious -- with a beat too slow to dance to, but Contributors to this month's WEFT Revue are: ,'SallyAtm Wolanczyk too fast to sit stilL Enjoy Luscious Jackson immediately at a high Jill Eyres volume. Sheila McKinley Jill, "She's Actual Size", Mondays 2-5 a.m. Andy Rowe in Rantoul 893-3280