National touring acts and local bands join us at the Pittsburgh Community Broadcast Center to perform their music live in our studio and tell the stories behind the songs.
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Bill Deasy has a long musical history in Pittsburgh that includes fronting “The Gathering Field” in the 90's, and a successful solo career following that band's hiatus. He'll talk about his new album, “Work In Progress,” with Rosemary Welsch on Friday, Feb. 28! -
Arkansas songwriter Jesse Welles has been playing music professionally for over a decade, but last year, his career took off when he began performing his protest songs on social media. Jesse will be here for a Live & Direct session on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at WYEP! -
Indie rock band Colatura started in Brooklyn, but these days, they're living and making music here in Pittsburgh. Tune in for a Live & Direct Session with the band on Friday, Feb. 21 at 1:15 p.m.! -
Pittsburgh rockers Jack Swing joined us on Friday, Jan. 24 for a Live & Direct Session. Led by Isaiah Ross, the band released their new album "Like Water" on Friday, too. -
Canadian singer-songwriter Leif Vollebekk spent a couple of years in solitude. He built his own recording studio, spent time gardening, and ample amounts of time with books, records, and dreams. What began to surface was his fifth studio album, “Revelation.” -
Virginia folk band Palmyra. Palmyra stopped in on Dec. 5 to talk to WYEP’s Rosemary Welsch and play some songs from their latest release on John Prine's label, Oh Boy Records. -
In November, WYEP welcomed Michgander back to our studios. Kalamazoo native Jason Singer is out on the road with his band, and stopped by WYEP for an interview and a few songs after a show at the Thunderbird Café & Music Hall. -
Monday, Oct. 14 on WYEP, we had a Live & Direct Session with a Pittsburgh DIY artist who's been attracting national attention with her music. Merce Lemon has a new Americana-influenced album called "Watch Me Drive Them Dogs Wild", and spoke with Joey Spehar in the WYEP studios. -
Pittsburgh rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Grushecky stopped by WYEP on Friday, Oct. 11 for a Live & Direct Session. Joe has a new anthology and a brand new album out this year. He spoke with Joey Spehar about the new release "Can't Outrun a Memory." -
Lake Street Dive stopped by the WYEP studios on Tuesday, Oct. 1 ahead of their show at Stage AE. They brought their unique mix of soul and indie pop to the WYEP studios. Check back here later for the full video and conversation!
