Hopefully our virulent staff of DJs will take a long needed break from academics and the strenuous world of radio disc jockeying this upcoming week.
Whether they’re learning new lyrics to ELO songs (DJ Alex Rudolph), re-watching “Da Hip Hop Witch” (DJ Allie Porambo), or working on their golf swing (DJ Adam Birka White), our DJs will be living large all over the country.
We’ll return to air Monday March 15th fully refreshed and ready to pump out “das jams”.
Without further ado, welcome to the website! We are extremely pleased that DJs and listeners alike can access this state of the art depository of fun and information. Built from the ground up by super-genius Ross Nover, the site boasts many gorgeous additions that the entire WVAU family can be proud of. Thanks for your patience, we hope you’ll agree that this was worth the wait.
- WVAU Exec Board
For real though, I am sooo hoping that “Final Fridays” will catch on. Am I holding on to an ideal that simply won’t pan out? We’ll have to see as the semester goes on…
Anywho- this past Friday evening was a blessed and eclectic mix of performers who caused mixed emotions in the Batelle Atrium. The musical talent ranged from the one-man noise stylings of AU Administrator Keith Bryner to the soul crushing metal riffs of AU trio, Primal Void. On the lighter side, the ever popular Jordan Brown played two ditties, followed by friends Kendall Jackson, Kyoko Takenaka, and Dara Hirsch. Laurel Halsey was wonderful on the piano, and there was certainly no lack of Blink 182 covers (courtesy of DJ Bradley Barbour of “Gold Soundz”) (“I’m feelin’ It!”).
The highlight of the evening was almost certainly the rising star of the Open Mic scene, “Jesus and the Kennedys”. With the furious bass slappings of Mike Krohoboth and the insidious bangs to the drum by DJ Jeremy Pollock of “Family Friendly Fun-tivities”, JADK brought their A game. They’ve even upgraded with two additional members, one of which is DJ Chris Alires of “Mix and Mash”, who weaves his alien synthesizer seamlessly into the sonic canon of the bone-storming landscape. Truly a band to watch for!
Our next Open Mic will take place Friday, March 26th, 8-10 pm in the Batelle Atrium!
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