Alt-country/southern rockers @drivebytruckers.bsky.social are coming to Archer Music Hall on Thursday night. Tune in to the Thursday edition of #TheBlend at 2:30 PM when Carlos Benjamin will talk with singer, songwriter, and guitarist Patterson Hood ahead of the show.
July 24, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Alt-country/southern rockers @drivebytruckers.bsky.social are coming to Archer Music Hall on Thursday night. Tune in to the Thursday edition of #TheBlend at 2:30 PM when Carlos Benjamin will talk with singer, songwriter, and guitarist Patterson Hood ahead of the show.
Keith Kelleher remembers the career of a true one-of-a-kind artist today on #TheBlend — Roberta Flack, who died two days ago. For the 2 o'clock #RandomCut, we'll look at her 1971 release 'Quiet Fire'. Plus, we also celebrate birthdays for Fats Domino and Johnny Cash.
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
February 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Keith Kelleher remembers the career of a true one-of-a-kind artist today on #TheBlend — Roberta Flack, who died two days ago. For the 2 o'clock #RandomCut, we'll look at her 1971 release 'Quiet Fire'. Plus, we also celebrate birthdays for Fats Domino and Johnny Cash.
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
@arnielichten.bsky.social is ready to bring you three hours of music this afternoon on #TheBlend! Hear new and recent music from @thevaccinesupdates.bsky.social, Khruangbin, Lucky 757, Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, and more.
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
February 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
@arnielichten.bsky.social is ready to bring you three hours of music this afternoon on #TheBlend! Hear new and recent music from @thevaccinesupdates.bsky.social, Khruangbin, Lucky 757, Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, and more.
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
It's the "Old, New, Aretha and Blue" today on #TheBlend! Keith Kelleher is your host today from 1 to 4 PM with the #RandomCut spotlighting Aretha Franklin's 'Who's Zoomin' Who?' which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Plus, new music from Rachael & Vilray, Sierra Hull, and more.
August 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
It's the "Old, New, Aretha and Blue" today on #TheBlend! Keith Kelleher is your host today from 1 to 4 PM with the #RandomCut spotlighting Aretha Franklin's 'Who's Zoomin' Who?' which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Plus, new music from Rachael & Vilray, Sierra Hull, and more.
Musikfest may be over, but there is plenty of music to hear today on #TheBlend! Listen 1-4 PM as Arnie Lichten plays new releases from The War and Treaty, Meshell Ndegeocello, SOJA & Di Ferrero, Susanna Hoffs, The Animeros, Joy Oladokun, Tish Hinojosa, Molly Johnso, and more.
August 10, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Musikfest may be over, but there is plenty of music to hear today on #TheBlend! Listen 1-4 PM as Arnie Lichten plays new releases from The War and Treaty, Meshell Ndegeocello, SOJA & Di Ferrero, Susanna Hoffs, The Animeros, Joy Oladokun, Tish Hinojosa, Molly Johnso, and more.
Keith Kelleher is your host for today's #TheBlend, 1-4 PM! Hear new sounds from Kacey Musgraves, Hiss Golden Messenger, Kevin Morby, and Johnny Blue Skies — the new project of Sturgill Simpson. The 2 O'Clock #RandomCut is the 2016 release from Iggy Pop, 'Post Pop Depression.'
March 18, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Keith Kelleher is your host for today's #TheBlend, 1-4 PM! Hear new sounds from Kacey Musgraves, Hiss Golden Messenger, Kevin Morby, and Johnny Blue Skies — the new project of Sturgill Simpson. The 2 O'Clock #RandomCut is the 2016 release from Iggy Pop, 'Post Pop Depression.'
@arnielichten.bsky.social is your host for today's #TheBlend, 1 - 4 PM! "The Doctor" @msinformation.bsky.social is also hanging out to update us on the Spring Membership Drive, while we listen to an eclectic music mix.
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Support the Membership Drive ⤵
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April 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
@arnielichten.bsky.social is your host for today's #TheBlend, 1 - 4 PM! "The Doctor" @msinformation.bsky.social is also hanging out to update us on the Spring Membership Drive, while we listen to an eclectic music mix.
Support the Membership Drive ⤵
🌍 wdiy.monkeypod.io/give/Spring25/
☎ 610-758-8810
Support the Membership Drive ⤵
🌍 wdiy.monkeypod.io/give/Spring25/
☎ 610-758-8810
Marc Dobbs has your afternoon mix today, 1-4 PM, on #TheBlend! Marc promises lots of variety, including blues, R&B, indie, country, and even some oldies.
New music comes your way from The Vindys, Arlo Parks, Kurt Vile, Mitski, and Taj Mahal. Plus, birthday tributes including Bob Casale from Devo!
New music comes your way from The Vindys, Arlo Parks, Kurt Vile, Mitski, and Taj Mahal. Plus, birthday tributes including Bob Casale from Devo!
July 14, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Marc Dobbs has your afternoon mix today, 1-4 PM, on #TheBlend! Marc promises lots of variety, including blues, R&B, indie, country, and even some oldies.
New music comes your way from The Vindys, Arlo Parks, Kurt Vile, Mitski, and Taj Mahal. Plus, birthday tributes including Bob Casale from Devo!
New music comes your way from The Vindys, Arlo Parks, Kurt Vile, Mitski, and Taj Mahal. Plus, birthday tributes including Bob Casale from Devo!
Punxsutawney Phil said that we’re set for six more weeks of winter, so why not warm up with some new music on #TheBlend? @arnielichten.bsky.social is your host today with new releases from @bonnylighthorseman.bsky.social, Kinky Friedman, Nuke the Soup, and more.
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
February 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Punxsutawney Phil said that we’re set for six more weeks of winter, so why not warm up with some new music on #TheBlend? @arnielichten.bsky.social is your host today with new releases from @bonnylighthorseman.bsky.social, Kinky Friedman, Nuke the Soup, and more.
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
Marc Dobbs is in the studio for today, 1-4 PM, for #TheBlend! Marc celebrates the 55th anniversary of the release of Carole King’s Grammy-winning album Tapestry. We’ll also hear recently released music from both Brandi Carlile and The Head and The Heart who perform in concert this week.
February 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Marc Dobbs is in the studio for today, 1-4 PM, for #TheBlend! Marc celebrates the 55th anniversary of the release of Carole King’s Grammy-winning album Tapestry. We’ll also hear recently released music from both Brandi Carlile and The Head and The Heart who perform in concert this week.
Arnie Lichten is in the studio for today's edition of #TheBlend! The last day of March brings us new music from Van Morrison, Durand Jones & The Indications, The Vindys, Bachman-Turner Overdrive (!), Alison Krauss, and many more. Plus, some classic selections.
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
March 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Today on #TheBlend, Keith Kelleher is behind the mic with three hours of great music for your afternoon. The Random Cut at 2 pm will feature Tears for Fears' classic album, 'Songs from the Big Chair,' in honor of its 40th anniversary. Plenty of new music as well!
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
February 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This Monday on #TheBlend, 1-4 PM, it's Arnie Lichten's 12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner In Song! Neil Young will give some thanks, Sons of the East will pour some wine, and Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile will serve some cheese, all in the first hour. Then it's time for the turkey and all the fixings!
November 24, 2025 at 2:48 AM
This Monday on #TheBlend, 1-4 PM, it's Arnie Lichten's 12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner In Song! Neil Young will give some thanks, Sons of the East will pour some wine, and Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile will serve some cheese, all in the first hour. Then it's time for the turkey and all the fixings!
Today on #TheBlend, 1-4 PM, Arnie Lichten presents his annual #LaborDay special, featuring songs about work, workers, and all things labor! At around 2:40, we turn the airwaves over to our next guest Blend host: Michael Spigel, Board Chair for Good Shepherd Rehabilitation.
September 7, 2026 at 11:36 AM
"118 elements, 118 songs, 90 minutes": Lehigh Valley singer-songwriter George Hrab joined Arnie Lichten on #TheBlend earlier this week to tell us about his upcoming concert, which blends science, humor, and music. The show is happening tonight at the Ice House in Bethlehem.
George Hrab Previews His Upcoming Concert, Paying Tribute to All 118 Elements
Arnie Lichten welcomes Lehigh Valley singer-songwriter George Hrab to talk about his science-filled live concert, 'Occasional Songs for the Periodic Table,' coming to the Ice House in Bethlehem on Sat...
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March 7, 2026 at 9:20 PM
"118 elements, 118 songs, 90 minutes": Lehigh Valley singer-songwriter George Hrab joined Arnie Lichten on #TheBlend earlier this week to tell us about his upcoming concert, which blends science, humor, and music. The show is happening tonight at the Ice House in Bethlehem.
@arnielichten.bsky.social is in the studio to bring you today's edition of #TheBlend! Hear new music from @joebonamassa1.bsky.social and @thewarandtreaty.bsky.social, favorite releases from 2024 like including Iron & Wine and @chuckprophet.bsky.social, and more.
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
March 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
@arnielichten.bsky.social is in the studio to bring you today's edition of #TheBlend! Hear new music from @joebonamassa1.bsky.social and @thewarandtreaty.bsky.social, favorite releases from 2024 like including Iron & Wine and @chuckprophet.bsky.social, and more.
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
Keith Kelleher is back in the studio today, 1-4 PM, for your Wednesday edition of #TheBlend — three hours of eclectic music for your afternoon! Hear new releases from Kevin Morby, Tift Merritt, Fruit Bats, Kacey Musgraves, and more. The 2 O'Clock #RandomCut is Bob Dylan's 1976 album, 'Desire.'
May 27, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Keith Kelleher is back in the studio today, 1-4 PM, for your Wednesday edition of #TheBlend — three hours of eclectic music for your afternoon! Hear new releases from Kevin Morby, Tift Merritt, Fruit Bats, Kacey Musgraves, and more. The 2 O'Clock #RandomCut is Bob Dylan's 1976 album, 'Desire.'
Keith Kelleher has your Wednesday afternoon soundtrack today on #TheBlend, 1-4 PM! Listen for plenty of new and classic songs. Plus birthday tributes for jazz musician Jeri Southern along with producer Joe Boyd. The 2 O'Clock #RandomCut is the 1996 comeback release from Patti Smith, 'Gone Again.'
August 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Keith Kelleher has your Wednesday afternoon soundtrack today on #TheBlend, 1-4 PM! Listen for plenty of new and classic songs. Plus birthday tributes for jazz musician Jeri Southern along with producer Joe Boyd. The 2 O'Clock #RandomCut is the 1996 comeback release from Patti Smith, 'Gone Again.'
Keith Kelleher is your host for today's #TheBlend! The #RandomCut dives into Wang Chung's 1985 soundtrack album to the film 'To Live and Die in L.A.' Plus, new music releases mixed in all afternoon from Spoon, Sloan, Neko Case, and more.
💚 Fall Membership Drive ⤵
wdiy.monkeypod.io/give/fall2025
💚 Fall Membership Drive ⤵
wdiy.monkeypod.io/give/fall2025
October 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Keith Kelleher is your host for today's #TheBlend! The #RandomCut dives into Wang Chung's 1985 soundtrack album to the film 'To Live and Die in L.A.' Plus, new music releases mixed in all afternoon from Spoon, Sloan, Neko Case, and more.
💚 Fall Membership Drive ⤵
wdiy.monkeypod.io/give/fall2025
💚 Fall Membership Drive ⤵
wdiy.monkeypod.io/give/fall2025
@arnielichten.bsky.social is braving the summer heat in the WDIY studio today, 1-4 PM on #TheBlend. He's playing new music from Haircut One Hundred, The Cyrkle, Dylan Gossett, and Old Crow Medicine Show. Plus, we'll hear some Brazilian tunes, and end up with some bottles of whiskey.
June 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
@arnielichten.bsky.social is braving the summer heat in the WDIY studio today, 1-4 PM on #TheBlend. He's playing new music from Haircut One Hundred, The Cyrkle, Dylan Gossett, and Old Crow Medicine Show. Plus, we'll hear some Brazilian tunes, and end up with some bottles of whiskey.
@arnielichten.bsky.social is on the airwaves today, 1-4 PM, for your Monday #TheBlend! Hear new releases from Monika Ryan, almost monday, Billy Strings, Ratboys, Keb' Mo', Caroline Rose, The Womack Sisters, and more. Plus, some ska, Led Zeppelin, Dave Goddess Group, and a few surprises!
July 6, 2026 at 5:29 PM
@arnielichten.bsky.social is on the airwaves today, 1-4 PM, for your Monday #TheBlend! Hear new releases from Monika Ryan, almost monday, Billy Strings, Ratboys, Keb' Mo', Caroline Rose, The Womack Sisters, and more. Plus, some ska, Led Zeppelin, Dave Goddess Group, and a few surprises!
@arnielichten.bsky.social is here to warm you up on today's edition of #TheBlend. Hear new music from @leifvollebekk.bsky.social, Early James, Kris Delmhorst, Hamilton Leithauser, Sierra Hull, and more. Plus, Cuban and Cuban-inspired music, and a little jazz
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
January 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
@arnielichten.bsky.social is here to warm you up on today's edition of #TheBlend. Hear new music from @leifvollebekk.bsky.social, Early James, Kris Delmhorst, Hamilton Leithauser, Sierra Hull, and more. Plus, Cuban and Cuban-inspired music, and a little jazz
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
1 - 4 pm | 88.1 FM + wdiy.org
Join Arnie Lichten as he celebrates the first day of meteorological winter today on #TheBlend, 1-4 PM! Hear new releases mixed in all afternoon from artists like Pete Muller, David Byrne, Arkells, Eric Bibb, and Professor Louie & The Crowmatix. Plus, a set of Joni Mitchell's music.
December 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Join Arnie Lichten as he celebrates the first day of meteorological winter today on #TheBlend, 1-4 PM! Hear new releases mixed in all afternoon from artists like Pete Muller, David Byrne, Arkells, Eric Bibb, and Professor Louie & The Crowmatix. Plus, a set of Joni Mitchell's music.