On Wednesday, May 13, Pharis & Jason Romero will join WRCT’s Whiskey Before Breakfast at about 11:20 a.m. for a chat about their new record, Bet on Love — out on May 15, their music, the banjos they make, and their life in Horsefly, BC. And of course, you’ll get to hear music from the new record, too!

Romero Banjos have been sought after ever since Jason opened his shop in 2002. And the music Pharis and Jason make is hauntingly beautiful — steeped in the old-time tradition.

So tune in to WRCT’s Whiskey Before Breakfast, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. this and every Wednesday on 88.3 FM Pittsburgh and streaming from this very website.

(If you miss this week’s interview, after it airs on WRCT, you’ll be able to find it at MandoRichard’s Mixcloud Page, along with conversation and music from many other Whiskey Before Breakfast guests.)

In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has switched to distance/online instruction and implemented other policies to curtail the spread of this illness. WRCT will remain on the air, but we are making some changes to comply with CMU’s policies.

Official Information from CMU

• CMU-Alert Emergency Notification System: Coronavirus Information
• Answers to frequently asked questions about CMU’s response to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19

Effects on WRCT programming and events

• WRCT will remain on the air during the health emergency, but listeners will notice some changes to WRCT programming as the station joins the rest of CMU in responding to the crisis. Check the Schedule tab on our website for changes to our schedule. News will also be posted on our site’s home page and on the WRCT Facebook page.
• WRCT-affiliated public events (e.g., DJing In The Weeds at the Ace Hotel) are cancelled until further notice.
• Training for those interested in joining WRCT is canceled until further notice. For more information, contact the WRCT training director (training@wrct.org).

All the station staff, both students and community volunteers, thank you for your support of WRCT.

Be well, stay safe, and tune in to 88.3 FM Pittsburgh or stream our programming from this very website or on the Tune In Radio app!

Thursday: More live music on WRCT!

WRCT’s Court’s in Session will feature a live set by Akio “Mr. Jimmy” Sakurai and at least one other member of the Mr. Jimmy Led Zeppelin Revival Thursday, March 5. They will play live and chat with Eric Jackson Lurie about 9:00 p.m.

On Friday, March 6, the band will be playing at the Hard Rock Café, Pittsburgh. Mr. Jimmy has been endorsed by Jimmy Page and was featured in a 2019 documentary film about his career.

Tune in to Court’s in Session Thursday at 8:00 p.m., then get ready to rock with Mr. Jimmy at about 9:00 p.m. Only on 88.3 FM, Pittsburgh, or streaming from this very website!