February 13, 2022
Wishbone Ash founding member and legendary guitarist, Andy Powell, joins Court’s in Session Thursday, February 17 at 8:00 p.m.
Wishbone Ash made their name as one of the first rock ‘n’ roll bands featuring dueling lead guitar solos — 52 years ago! Considered among the top guitarists in the world, Andy will join your Rockin’ Attorney, Eric Jackson Lurie, to chat about the new live Wishbone Ash album, their appearance in Pittsburgh February 27 and March 1, and his famous Flying V guitars.
Andy will “take over the turntables” to conclude his time with Eric by playing a couple of his favorite tunes.
Catch this guitar legend on Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. only on WRCT 88.3 FM, Pittsburgh, or streaming streaming from this very website.
February 4, 2022
Who put the bomp in the bomp-bah-bomp-bah-bomp?
Answer just after 1:00 p.m. Saturday on WRCT!
Writer Dan Freedman will be Jay Thurber’s guest in the 1 o’clock hour of Radio 9 Saturday, February 5. They will discuss Freedman’s article in the latest issue of The Saturday Evening Post about the history of rock ‘n roll music.
What was the first rock ‘n roll song? Well… it depends on who you ask.
Catch the interview and lots of great music on WRCT’s Radio 9, airing from noon to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 5 on 88.3 FM Pittsburgh and streaming from this very website.
February 2, 2022
Jerry Weber, former owner of Jerry’s Records passed away late last month.
Jerry’s iconic store brought vinyl fanatics to Pittsburgh from around the world. Jerry’s Records was known throughout the country: National publications praised it as one of the top two or three record shops in the USA; Touring musicians were known to stop by the store when in Pittsburgh. Jerry’s passing is a great loss to the entire music community.
On Court’s In Session this week, Eric Jackson Lurie will pay tribute to Jerry Weber and play a conversation he and Jerry recorded last year. You’ll hear Jerry talk about his store, his famous R. Crumb artwork, his favorite rock ‘n’ roll songs, and even WRCT.
This fascinating interview will air on Court’s In Session Thursday, February 4 shortly after 8:00 p.m. and again Monday, February 7 shortly after noon. Catch it on WRCT 88.3 FM, Pittsburgh, or streaming from this very website.