WRCT: a radio station

TWO In the Weeds x WRCT events in ONE month? It’s more likely than you think.

When he isn’t helping run LongturnMusic, Elias (aka DJ Alias) hosts his weekly music show, Factory Sounds, every Sunday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on WRCT. For the past four years, his show has focused on the darker sounds of dance music, with deep interests in techno, minimal and house music.

For his In The Weeds debut, expect down-tempo groovers with a tasteful dose of deep house, minimal house and melodic soothers.

Check it out at the Ace Hotel, Pittsburgh, 120 South Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.!

Friday, July 26, will be the 75th birthday of funk singer and composer Betty Davis.

At 9:00 a.m. that morning on WRCT’s Pinkney Hall, Kenny Joe will play some of Betty’s music along with other music to demonstrate her influence on other musicians.

Later that day, the Battle of Homestead Foundation will present two showings of Betty – They Say I’m Different, a movie about her life and music. The movie will be shown at the AMC Waterfront 22 with a matinee at 3:00 p.m. and a Red Carpet Evening Screening at 7:00 p.m. (More information)

Making their second live appearance on WRCT, the Big Possum Stringband will be performing live shortly after 11:00 a.m. on the July 24 episode of Whiskey Before Breakfast!

The Big Possum Stringband is a group rich in history and musical skill. Each musician is capable of playing in multiple styles. And they are the 2018 Traditional Band Champions at the Appalachian String Band Music Festival — aka Clifftop. As if that’s not enough, they have a new CD!

We are very fortunate to have such a swinging old-time band stop by! With their hot fiddle, banjo, and guitar playing — and their sense of humor, they took over the studio last year; we’re sure they’ll do it again this year.

Don’t miss the excitement: Wed., July 24, shortly after 11:00 a.m. on 88.3 FM, Pittsburgh, or streaming from this very website.