Our specialty shows offer unique radio experiences. Close listening is encouraged.
Be sure to check out the Friday Focus Show
Monday |
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| 9:00pm | 12:00am | The Evil ShowThe purest blues sounds of the century from the early days of recording to today. |
Dave Waldman |
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Tuesday |
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| 10:00pm | 12:00am | Radio DadaA two-hour excursion into experimental music hosted by various WHPK DJs. Encompassing drones, field recordings, musique concrete, harsh noise explosions, and all stops in between, Radio Dada is Chicago’s dedicated entry-way to experimental sound works. |
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Wednesday |
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| 12:00am | 1:00am | CacophonixCacophonix can be considered the “troubled child” of experimental music on WHPK; the focus is on experimental radio broadcasting via (primarily) live mixing. Using multiple sources (records, tapes, CDs, shortwave radio, field recordings, etc.) in myriad ways, Cacophonix is an engaging, challenging, and unreplicable radio experience. |
Blake |
Thursday |
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| 9:00pm | 12:00am | The Dusties PartyThe music that’s been widely sampled in Hip-Hop, Pop, and modern R&B, in its original form. From the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s, The Dusties Party spins the best and rarest of Soul, Funk, Jazz, and Blues. The best 3-hour party happening on this side of the airwaves.» Web site |
DJ Gary T. |
Friday |
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| 7:00pm | 9:00pm | Friday Focus ShowTune in to hear rock DJs kick some knowledge about a single band, theme, or musical style.» See schedule |
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Saturday |
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| 7:00pm | 12:00am | The Blues ExcursionSpend Saturday night with WHPK’s unofficial radio personality Arkansas Red. Arkansas sings along to his favorite blues, talks to listeners over the air, and lambastes the competition. Not to be missed! |
Arkansas Red |
Sunday |
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| 6:00pm | 7:30pm | From the Subway to the Street CornerDangerous doo-wop. |
Bob Miner |
| 7:30pm | 9:00pm | Sitting in the ParkChicago soul and group soul, mainly from the ’60s through the the early ’70s. You’ll also hear interviews with soul groups. Check out the show’s website for more information and exclusive interview archives. |
Bob Abrahamian |
| 10:00pm | 12:00am | The Live Mix Program |
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