Shows
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Rebecca Magnuson and John Cross - November 22, 2024Rebecca Magnuson of She Sings along with local musician and WRFA on-air host John Cross joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss Rebecca's She Sings musical and upcoming documentary series
https://www.shesings.com
https://soundcloud.com/wrfaradio/sets/your-spending-swap-with-john
https://www.instagram.com/shesingscafe
2024-11-2212 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire LIVE - Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Students - July 21, 2023Students of the Infinity Visual and Performing Arts joined us as the July 2023 performers of Arts on Fire LIVE
ABOUT AOF LIVE:
Arts On Fire LIVE brings you the very best of Chautauqua County's local artists via a live, in-studio performance!
The show is produced and broadcast by WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, Kranky Plate Productions, and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.
All 2023 Arts on Fire LIVE performances are made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's American Rescue Plan Act Stabilization Grant.
2023-07-2153 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Holly Weston of the Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown - July 14, 2023Holly Weston of the Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown spoke with WRFAs Anthony Merchant about Monty Python's Spamalot making it's return to the Little Theatre stage
https://www.lbltj.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lblittletheatre/
https://www.facebook.com/lblittletheatre
2023-07-1609 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Journey Gunderson of the National Comedy Center - July 14, 2023National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson spoke with WRFAs Anthony Merchant about the 2023 Lucille Ball Comedy Fest, Joan Rivers career archive making its home at the Comedy Center and much more
https://comedycenter.org/
https://linktr.ee/NationalComedyCenter
2023-07-1614 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Miki Girts of the Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival - July 14, 2023Miki Girts returned to the WRFA studios to discuss the 2023 Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival with Arts on Fire host Anthony Merchant
https://whirlybirdfest.com/
https://www.instagram.com/whirlybirdfest/
https://www.facebook.com/whirlybirdfest
2023-07-1609 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Roxy Petrucci of Vixen - July 7, 2023Vixen drummer Roxy Petrucci talked with WRFAs Anthony Merchant all about the early days of touring, 35 years of Vixen's self titled debut, the bands upcoming Jamestown show, recording new music and much more
https://vixenofficial.com/
https://www.instagram.com/vixen_band/
https://www.instagram.com/roxypetrucciroxy/
https://www.facebook.com/Vixen/
https://www.facebook.com/roxypetrucciofficial/
https://twitter.com/officialvixen
2023-07-0821 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Mike Brunacini - July 7, 2023Mike Brunacini returns to Arts on Fire to discuss new music and his new project Aftergloom with host Anthony Merchant
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikebrunacini/dont-wake-the-dreamer-part-limited-cassette-release?ref=discovery&term=mike%20brunacini
https://mikebrunacini.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mikebrunacini
https://www.instagram.com/mikebrunacini/
https://linktr.ee/MikeBrunacini
2023-07-0830 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Olive Dares the Darkness - June 30, 2023Becca Darling and Mike Baum of Charleston band Olive Dares the Darkness talked with WRFAs Anthony Merchant about the bands roots in Chautauqua, working on new music and the bands upcoming tour including a stop in Jamestown July 15th
https://darethedarkness.com/
https://www.instagram.com/olivedaresthedarkness/
https://www.facebook.com/olivedaresthedarkness/
https://twitter.com/olivedaresthed1
2023-06-3021 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Julie Rockcastle of Great Blue Heron Music Festival - June 23, 2023Julie Rockcastle of the Great Blue Heron Music Festival joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant to talk 30 years of Blue Heron and what to expect at this years festival
https://linktr.ee/blueheronfest
https://greatblueheron.com
https://theheron.org
https://www.instagram.com/blueheronfest
https://www.facebook.com/theheron
2023-06-2512 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Maria Ferguson of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute - June 23, 2023RTPI Curator Maria Ferguson joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant to discuss the two new exhibit openings at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Art that Matters to the Planet 2023: Interconnectivity and Joseph Grice: Taking Flight
https://rtpi.org
https://www.instagram.com/rtpinstitute
https://www.facebook.com/rtpinstitute
https://twitter.com/rtpinstitute
2023-06-2506 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Miki Girts of the Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival - June 23, 2023Miki Girts of the Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant in the studio to discuss the next installment of Earlybird events leading up to the 2023 Whirlybird festival
https://whirlybirdfest.com
https://www.instagram.com/whirlybirdfest
https://www.facebook.com/whirlybirdfest
2023-06-2512 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire LIVE - Charity Nuse and Friends - June 15, 2023Arts on Fire LIVE continues in June 2023 with a performance from Charity Nuse and Friends!
ABOUT AOF LIVE:
Arts On Fire LIVE brings you the very best of Chautauqua County's local artists via a live, in-studio performance!
The show is produced and broadcast by WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, Kranky Plate Productions, and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.
All 2023 Arts on Fire LIVE performances are made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's American Rescue Plan Act Stabilization Grant.
WATCH the full performance on the WRFA Youtube page -https://www.youtube.com/live/uRBQLQ1UHJg?feature...
2023-06-1859 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - STCLVR - June 9, 2023Gorg Mor (STCLVR) stopped by WRFA to talk to Anthony Merchant about an upcoming show at Jamestown Skate Products, writing new music, performing in Brooklyn and Ithaca, releasing music on vinyl and much more
https://stclvr.bandcamp.com
https://linktr.ee/STCLVR
2023-06-1027 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - KDYN - May 26, 2023Local musician KDYN joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant to discuss his songwriting, musical influences, what you bring to music from playing sports and much more
KDYN also performs a 3 song in-studio performance!
https://kdyn07.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085259146472
2023-05-2728 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Len Barry - May 26, 2023Len Barry of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant to discuss upcoming summer events at the Reg Lenna as well as the 2023 WRFA Great American Picnic and much more
https://reglenna.com
2023-05-2720 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire LIVE - Fredonia Guitar Quintet - May 18, 2023Arts on Fire LIVE continues in May 2023 with a performance from the Fredonia Guitar Quintet!
ABOUT AOF LIVE:
Arts On Fire LIVE brings you the very best of Chautauqua County's local artists via a live, in-studio performance!
The show is produced and broadcast by WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, Kranky Plate Productions, and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.
All 2023 Arts on Fire LIVE performances are made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's American Rescue Plan Act Stabilization Grant.
2023-05-2155 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - The Cast of Jersey Boys - May 12, 2023The cast of the Lucille Ball Little Theatre production of Jersey Boys joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant to discuss the upcoming performances, how rehearsals are going, the casts acting history and much more
https://www.lbltj.com
https://www.facebook.com/lblittletheatre
2023-05-1411 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Neil Flory - May 12, 2023Writer and musician Neil Flory joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant to discuss his new collection of poems called Mudtrombones Knotted in the Spill, the roles that music and poetry have played in Neil's life, working with Arteidolia Press, if all of Neil's creativity stems from the same place and much more
https://www.arteidolia.com/mudtrombones-knotted-in-the-spill-by-neil-flory/
2023-05-1433 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Thomas Annear - May 5, 2023Plein Air artist Thomas Annear joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant to discuss the 2023 North Shore Arts Alliance Hub Crawl, the incredible hikes found around Chautauqua County, the local art scene in Chautauqua and much more
https://www.thomasannear.com
https://www.instagram.com/thomasannearart
https://www.facebook.com/ThomasAnnearArt
https://nsaachautauqua.org
https://www.facebook.com/northshorearts
2023-05-0725 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Virus X - May 5, 2023Niagara Falls punk band Virus X joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant to discuss their upcoming show in Jamestown, being a band for 40 years, favorite Jamestown spots to visit, Western New York music scenes in the 80's and much more
https://virusx1.bandcamp.com
https://twitter.com/virusxband
https://www.facebook.com/virusxband
2023-05-0722 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Joseph Grice - April 28, 2023Local artist Joseph Grice stopped by the WRFA studios to talk with Anthony Merchant about an upcoming open house at his art studio, preparing work for a new exhibit at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, what the organization (or chaos) of an artists workspace says about them, the amount of time Joe tends to put in his paintings and much more
linktr.ee/josephgriceart
josephgrice.art
instagram.com/Joseph_Grice_Art
facebook.com/JosephGriceArt
rtpi.org
wrfalp.com
2023-04-3024 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Mikey Erg - April 28, 2023One of New Jersey's finest Mikey Erg talked with WRFAs Anthony Merchant about his upcoming show in Fredonia with Mikey Erg Band and Doc Hopper, the coolness of Scott Reynolds of ALL being from Chautauqua County, working with Steve Albini last year, having Robert Pollard do your album art and much more
linktr.ee/Mikeyerg
instagram.com/mikeyerg
twitter.com/Mikeyerg
facebook.com/mikeyergmusic
wrfalp.com
2023-04-3022 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire LIVE - Derek Davis - April 21, 2023Arts on Fire LIVE continues in April 2023 with a performance from Derek Davis!
ABOUT AOF LIVE:
Arts On Fire LIVE brings you the very best of Chautauqua County's local artists via a live, in-studio performance!
The show is produced and broadcast by WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, Kranky Plate Productions, and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.
All 2023 Arts on Fire LIVE performances are made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's American Rescue Plan Act Stabilization Grant.
2023-04-2255 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Author TJ Buck - April 14, 2023Author TJ Buck joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant to discuss his new book "Are You Ready to Die?", common misconceptions about writing a novel, how his writing process changes (and stays the same) over the years, books and music that TJ recommends and much more
wrfalp.com
2023-04-1525 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Len Barry of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts - March 31, 2023Len Barry of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant to discuss April and May events happening at the Reg Lenna
reglenna.com
wrfalp.com
2023-04-0232 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Neil Flory of SUNY Jamestown Community College - March 31, 2023JCCs Neil Flory joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss upcoming spring events at SUNY Jamestown Community College including a residency from artist A.I the Anomaly and the 2023 Jazz Fest featuring Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductee Wendell Rivera.
https://www.sunyjcc.edu
https://www.wrfalp.com
2023-04-0221 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Maria Ferguson of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute - March 24, 2023Maria Ferguson of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute spoke with WRFA's Anthony Merchant at RTPI to discuss two new exhibits opening at the musuem
https://rtpi.org
https://www.wrfalp.com
2023-03-2509 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Holly Weston of the Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown - March 24, 2023Holly Weston of the Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown spoke with WRFA's Anthony Merchant about the Little Theatres production of Little Women
https://www.lucilleballlittletheatre.org
https://www.wrfalp.com
2023-03-2509 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire LIVE - Water Horse (Sue Tillotson and Jim Cunningham) - March 16, 2023Arts on Fire LIVE continues in February 2023 with a performance from the duo Water Horse!
ABOUT AOF LIVE:
Arts On Fire LIVE brings you the very best of Chautauqua County's local artists via a live, in-studio performance!
The program was not only broadcast live, but also replayed during our regular Arts on Fire time slot - Fridays at 5 p.m. on WRFA!
The show is produced and broadcast by WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, Kranky Plate Productions, and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.
All 2023 Arts on Fire LIVE performances are made possible in part by the Corporation for...
2023-03-1954 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci Discuss Hyprov (Local Rush Hour) - March, 15 2023Whose Line is it Anyway? star Colin Mochrie along with Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant to discuss the Hyprov performance coming to Jamestown March 18th, their recent Off-Broadway residency in New York City, if Colin can use his Whose Line? set of skills for Hyprov, what Asad finds most challenging for each performance and much more
Show tickets/info - https://reglenna.com/events/hyprov
https://hyprov.com
http://www.colinmochrie.com
https://asadmecci.com
https://www.wrfalp.com
https://www.instagram.com/colinmochrie7591
https://www.instagram.com/asadmecci
https://twitter.com/colinmochrie
https://twitter.com/hypnohype
...
2023-03-1417 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Reverend Luke Fodor and Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin - March 10, 2023Reverend Luke Fodor of St. Lukes Episcopal Church along with Irish musician, poet and storyteller Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin talk with WRFA's Anthony Merchant all about the upcoming Welcoming the Wisdom of St. Patrick event going on at St. Lukes on March 15th
https://stlukesjamestown.org
https://www.owenandmoley.com
https://www.wrfalp.com
2023-03-1125 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Romeo and Juliet Director Emily Drew and Cast - March 10, 2023Director Emily Drew along with actors Morgan, Colin, Kayden and Ethan join WRFA's Anthony Merchant to discuss their upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet at Jamestown Community College as well as to perform selections from the production
https://www.sunyjcc.edu/event/romeo-juliet-2
https://ci.ovationtix.com/36201/production/1151016
https://www.wrfalp.com
2023-03-1121 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Frank Besse and Leslie Calimeri talk ArtScape - March 3, 2023Leslie Calimeri of the Chautauqua Art Gallery and Frank Besse of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant to discuss the new public art program ArtScape coming to downtown Jamestown in Spring 2023
https://www.jamestownrenaissance.org/artscape
https://www.chautauquaartgallery.com
https://www.jamestownrenaissance.org
https://www.wrfalp.com
2023-03-0412 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Comedian Paul Morrissey - March 3, 2023Comedian Paul Morrissey talks with WRFA's Anthony Merchant about his upcoming album taping at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY, the unlikely dreams of being a comedian while growing up in Upstate New York, getting bumped by Regis Philbin on David Letterman, how a broadcasting background helped Paul in his transition to comedy and much more
https://www.paulhasawebsite.com
https://www.instagram.com/paulhasawebsite
https://www.facebook.com/PaulCMorrissey
https://twitter.com/paulmorrissey
Tickets for Paul's upcoming Jamestown performances - https://tickets.comedycenter.org/ActivityBooking.aspx
https://www.wrfalp.com
2023-03-0440 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Ben and Shawn of Uncle Ben's Remedy - February 24, 2023Ben Westlund and Shawn Huestis of Uncle Ben's Remedy joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant to discuss the bands new album "Let It Not Be Lost" and their March 4th record release show in Versailles, NY
https://unclebensremedy.com
https://unclebensremedy.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/unclebensremedy
https://www.facebook.com/unclebensremedy
https://twitter.com/YeOleRemedy
https://www.wrfalp.com
2023-02-2427 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire LIVE - The Elektra Kings - February 16, 2023Arts on Fire LIVE continues in February 2023 with a performance from rock band The Elektra Kings!
https://theelektrakings.yolasite.com/
http://dannyimig.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheElektraKings
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5hqn5Qu7PQhyOpTcx22dT1
ABOUT AOF LIVE:
Arts On Fire LIVE brings you the very best of Chautauqua County's local artists via a live, in-studio performance!
The program was not only broadcast live, but also replayed during our regular Arts on Fire time slot - Fridays at 5 p.m. on WRFA!
The show is produced and broadcast by WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, Kranky Plate Productions, and the Reg Lenna...
2023-02-1954 minArts on FireArts on Fire - Len Barry of the Reg Lenna Center For The Arts - January 27, 2023Len Barry of the Reg Lenna Center For The Arts joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant in-studio to discuss upcoming February events at the Reg as well as how the theater plans to take part in this years Doors Open Jamestown
https://reglenna.com
https://www.instagram.com/reglennajamestown
https://www.facebook.com/RegLenna
https://twitter.com/RegLenna
2023-01-2723 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Holly Weston of the Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown - January 27, 2023Holly Weston of Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown talked with WRFA's Anthony Merchant all about the theatre's first production of the year "The Play That Goes Wrong", being a part of this years Doors Open Jamestown, upcoming productions for the 2023 season and much more
https://www.lucilleballlittletheatre.org
https://www.instagram.com/lblittletheatre
https://www.facebook.com/lblittletheatre
2023-01-2714 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Plein Air Artist Thomas Annear - January 20, 2023Fredonia, NY based artist Thomas Annear joins WRFA's Anthony Merchant to discuss his artwork, the yearly Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail, the landscapes of Western New York, painting in National Parks, the importance of sunrises/sunsets for artists and much more
https://www.thomasannear.com
https://www.instagram.com/thomasannearart
https://www.facebook.com/ThomasAnnearArt
2023-01-2044 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire LIVE - Matt Maloof - January 12, 2023Matt Maloof and Matt Downey kick off the first Arts on Fire LIVE by performing songs from Maloof's latest album "How'm I Doin?" and many more
https://www.mattmaloof.com
ABOUT AOF LIVE:
Arts On Fire LIVE brings you the very best of Chautauqua County's local artists via a live, in-studio performance!
The program was not only broadcast live, but also replayed during our regular Arts on Fire time slot - Fridays at 5 p.m. on WRFA!
The show is produced and broadcast by WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, Kranky Plate Productions, and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.
...
2023-01-1454 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Musician and Music Educator John Cross - January 6, 2023Local musician and music educator John Cross joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant for a discussion on John's incredible career in music, what he did in 2022 and what he has planned for 2023
2023-01-0636 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Author and Professor Christina Jarvis - December 30, 2022Author and SUNY Fredonia Professor Christina Jarvis joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss her new book on Kurt Vonnegut's Planetary Citizenship called "Lucky Mud and Other Foma", teaching a class on Vonnegut, how creativity strikes Christina, rediscovering books from your youth and how the messages change and much more
https://www.sevenstories.com/books/4452-lucky-mud-and-other-foma
https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/english/faculty/Christina-Jarvis
2022-12-3037 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire LIVE - Bill Ward Holiday Adventure - December 15, 2022Bill Ward brings his Holiday Adventure to 107.9 WRFA with the final 2022 performance on Arts on Fire LIVE. Bill is joined by the talented Sally Schaefer (Violin), Adam McKillip (Mandolin) and John Cross (Saxophone).
http://www.billwardmusic.com
https://www.wrfalp.com/arts-on-fire-live
ABOUT AOF LIVE:
Arts On Fire LIVE brings you the very best of Chautauqua County's local artists via a live, in-studio performance!
The program was not only broadcast live, but also replayed during our regular Arts on Fire time slot - Fridays at 5 p.m. on WRFA!
The show is produced and broadcast by WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, Kranky Plate...
2022-12-1758 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Monika Alch & Elizabeth Bush of Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet - December 02, 2022Monika Alch and Elizabeth Bush join WRFA's Anthony Merchant to discuss this years annual performances of The Nutcracker at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts
https://www.cryb.net
https://reglenna.com/upcoming
2022-12-0311 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Neil Flory of Jamestown Community College - December 02, 2022Neil Flory, head of the Music Department at Jamestown Community College, spoke with WRFA's Anthony Merchant about the years end/end of semester performances at JCC for December 2022.
https://www.sunyjcc.edu/events
2022-12-0306 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - George Mor of STCLVR - December 02, 2022George Mor joins WRFA's Anthony Merchant to talk about his industrial/noise project STCLVR as well as going on tour, if there's a local industrial scene is like in Jamestown, why every band should be releasing music on Bandcamp, plans for 2023 and much more
https://linktr.ee/stclvr?fbclid=IwAR0YRyNh7lfmstJAFTBBKmmxPB8KfegyXM-nzmOIzUh7i6bkCIr52CXHCgg
2022-12-0328 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Holly Weston of the Lucille Ball Little Theatre - November 25, 2022Holly Weston of the Lucille Ball Little Theatre joins WRFA's Anthony Merchant to discuss the theatres upcoming performances of Elf the Musical and more
http://www.lucilleballlittletheatre.org
2022-11-2712 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - David Niles of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute - November 25, 2022David Niles of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant in the studios to discuss RTPI's Holidays at the Lodge, Art After Five, the 2023 Banff Film Festival and much more
https://rtpi.org
2022-11-2723 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Len Barry of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts - November 25, 2022Len Barry of the Reg Lenna joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant in the studios to discuss December events at the Reg along with what they have planned for early 2023
reglenna.com
2022-11-2720 min
Arts on FireArts On Fire LIVE - Pearl City Jazz - November 17, 2022On Thursday Night, November 17, WRFA welcomed Pearl City Jazz to the Reg Lenna Media Arts Studio for a special live broadcast performance!
Pearl City Jazz is a 17 member Jazz Orchestra, featuring community members from throughout the Chautauqua Region, led by local music legend Ralph "Razz" Rasmussen!
ABOUT AOF LIVE:
Arts On Fire LIVE brings you the very best of Chautauqua County's local artists via a live, in-studio performance!
The program was not only broadcast live, but also replayed during our regular Arts on Fire time slot - Fridays at 5 p.m. on WRFA!
The show is produced and broadcast by...
2022-11-1857 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Jamie Lee of Uptown Fever Talks Upcoming Warren Performance - November 11, 2022Uptown Fever vocalist Jamie Lee joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss the bands upcoming performance at the Struthers Library Theatre in Warren, PA, Jamie's musical background, why we both think Motown is timeless and much more
https://www.uptownfever.com
https://www.facebook.com/uptownfever
https://www.strutherslibrarytheatre.org
2022-11-1110 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Maria Ferguson of Roger Tory Peterson Institute on New Exhibits - November 11, 2022WRFA's Anthony Merchant joined Maria Ferguson at the Roget Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, NY to discuss 3 new exhibits at RTPI including works by Charley and Edie Harper, Fredonia artist Margaret Braun and various local artists who did art inspired by local nature
https://rtpi.org
2022-11-1109 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Author and Journalist Anne Bokma Talks Memoir Writing Workshop - November 11, 2022WRFA's Anthony Merchant speaks with Canadian journalist and author Anne Bokma about her upcoming memoir writing workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown, what sparked Anne's love for writing, the art of the memoir, challenges people face that keep them from writing and much more
https://www.annebokma.com
https://www.instagram.com/annebokma
https://twitter.com/anne_bokma
https://www.facebook.com/anne.bokma.1
https://www.uujamestown.org
https://www.facebook.com/jamestownuu
2022-11-1121 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Author Trenton Lutes Discusses Debut Book In-Spire - November 4, 2022Local author Trenton Lutes joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant in the studio to discuss his debut book "In-Spire: Book One of the Terra-Healers", his upcoming meet the author event, bonsai trees, painting and much more
https://toastedwafflestudios.wixsite.com/trentonlutes
https://www.facebook.com/toastedwafflestudios
https://www.amazon.com/Spire-Book-One-Terra-Healers-ebook/dp/B0B94BTNV1
2022-11-0518 min
Arts on FireArts On Fire LIVE - The Hallow Society Live - October 28, 2022Jamestown rock band The Hallow Society joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant for a live performance and Q+A on the October edition of Arts on Fire LIVE.
https://www.facebook.com/TheHALLOWSociety/
https://twitter.com/hallowsociety
https://www.reverbnation.com/hallowsociety
2022-10-2856 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Neil Flory of JCC - October 28, 2022JCC's Neil Flory sat down with WRFA's Anthony Merchant to discuss the upcoming visit of acclaimed Saxophonist Andy Wen to the Jamestown Community College campus along with more upcoming events in the fall 2022 semester.
https://www.sunyjcc.edu/
2022-10-2811 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Author TJ Buck talks new book Here Be Lions - September 30, 2022Author TJ Buck joins Anthony Merchant in the WRFA studios to talk about TJ's latest book Here Be Lions, writing influences, if it gets easier to write a novel the more times you've done it, how music influences TJ's writing and much more
https://www.amazon.com/Here-Be-Lions-TJ-Buck/dp/B09X49ZZG2
2022-10-2416 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire LIVE - In Crowd - September 23, 2022Jamestown band In Crowd joins WRFA's Jason Sample in the Reg Lenna Media Arts Studio for a special broadcast of Arts on Fire LIVE
The performance was broadcast on WRFA 107.9 FM and also simultaneously premiere on our Youtube Channel!
ABOUT AOF LIVE:
Arts On Fire LIVE brings you the very best of Chautauqua County's local artists via a live, in-studio performance!
The show is produced and broadcast by WRFA-LP 107.9 FM, Kranky Plate Productions, and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.
All 2022 Arts on Fire LIVE performances are made possible in part by the Corporation for Public...
2022-10-2459 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Will Russell and Ellen Paquette of Sixpence - September 16, 2022Will Russell and Ellen Paquette of the band Sixpence join WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss the bands debut album Songs of Sixpence, their musical beginnings and how they began working together, Ellen's artwork endeavors outside of the band and much more
https://www.facebook.com/SongsofSixpence21
https://www.facebook.com/ellenpaquetteartandmusic
http://www.ellenpaquette.com/
2022-10-2427 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Leslie Calimeri of the Chautauqua Art Gallery - September 16, 2022WRFA's Anthony Merchant talks with local artist and business owner Leslie Calimeri about the Chautauqua Art Gallery and its new location along with what the future holds for the gallery.
https://www.chautauquaartgallery.com/
https://www.instagram.com/chautauqua_art_gallery/
https://www.facebook.com/chautauquaartgallery
2022-10-2411 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Artist Molly Strong on Spring Street Parking Garage Mural - September 9, 2022WRFA's Anthony Merchant talks with local artist Molly Strong about her mural project on the Spring Street parking garage in Jamestown. They also talk influences, creative process and other outlets of creativity Molly has.
https://www.mollystrongart.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mollystrongart/
2022-10-2410 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - The Magic of Michael Grandinetti - September 9, 2022WRFA's Anthony Merchant talks with Magician Michael Grandinetti, who will be coming to the main stage of Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown on Saturday, Sept. 17.
2022-09-1418 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Paul Clemente of Karate Sleepover - August 26, 2022Jamestown comedian Paul Clemente of Karate Sleepover joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant in the studios to discuss putting on Jamestown's first reverse roast, the return of Karate Sleepover's open mic night, the local comedy scene and much much more
http://www.karatesleepover.com/
https://www.instagram.com/karatesleepover/
https://twitter.com/karatesleepover/
https://www.facebook.com/karatesleepover/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe6uOsZ1oaKXaWjDdvNiSug
2022-09-0122 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Sukanya Burman of the Sukanya Burman Dance Company - August 26, 2022Dancer, choreographer and owner of the Sukanya Burman Dance Company in Jamestown, NY, Sukanya Burman joins WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss her journey from India to New York City to Western New York/Northwest Pennsylvania, what she is doing to help other dancers get work, running the Sukanya Burman Dance Company and more
https://www.sukanyaburman.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sukanyaOFFICIAL
https://www.youtube.com/c/sukanyaburman
2022-08-2915 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Julie Rockcastle of The Heron and Great Blue Heron Festival - August 26, 2022Julie Rockcastle of The Heron returns to Arts on Fire to speak with WRFA's Anthony Merchant all about the fourth and final Beyond the Blue for 2022, what you can find at The Heron in the fall, a recap of the first year of the Beyond the Blue music series, the dates for the 2023 Great Blue Heron Festival and much more
https://theheron.org/
https://soundcloud.com/wrfaradio/arts-on-fire-julie-rockcastle-of-the-great-blue-heron-festival-july-15-2022
2022-08-2914 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire LIVE: Infinity Students - August 19, 2022On Friday, August 19, WRFA presents students from Infinity Visual & Performing Arts in the Reg Lenna Media Arts Studio for a special broadcast of a prerecorded live performance (originally recorded Thursday, August 9)!
The performance was broadcast on WRFA 107.9 FM and also simultaneously premiere on our Youtube Channel!
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization in Jamestown, NY founded in 1998, with a mission to create and sustain an environment in which young people, based solely on their desire to participate, can grow, learn, and lead through active participation in the visual and performing arts.
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2022-08-221h 10
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Pat Hazell talks new Johnny Carson variety show and exhibit - August 12, 2022Comedian, writer and podcast host Pat Hazell talks with WRFA's Anthony Merchant about his one night only Johnny Carson variety and tribute show in Jamestown, NY, the new Carson exhibit at the National Comedy Center, what it was like to perform on Johnny Carson, why he ruled over all other late night hosts and much more
https://www.facebook.com/pathazellcreative
https://comedycenter.org
2022-08-1325 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Jamestown painter and musician Joesph Grice - August 12, 2022Jamestown painter and punk rock musician Joseph Grice joins WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss Joe's musical and artistic journeys, his upcoming art classes and residency at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, whether or not Joe can see himself playing in a band again, his solo music under the name "Joey Cobra", future plans and goals and much more
https://www.josephgrice.art
https://joeycobra.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/Joseph_Grice_Art
https://www.instagram.com/joey_cobra_music
https://www.facebook.com/JosephGriceArt
https://www.facebook.com/JoeyCobra
https://rtpi.org/programs
2022-08-1323 min
Arts on FireArts on Fire - Miki Girts of the Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival - July 29, 2022Miki Girts of the Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival joins Anthony Merchant in the WRFA studios to discuss the 2022 Whirlybird Fest, the origins of the festival and Miki's love for music, artists to expect on this years lineup, future goals for Whirlybird and much more
https://whirlybirdfest.com
https://www.instagram.com/whirlybirdfest
https://www.facebook.com/whirlybirdfest
2022-08-0419 minMusicArts on Fire LIVE: The Probables - Feb. 22, 2022On Tuesday Night, Feb. 22, WRFA welcomedThe Probables to the Reg Lenna Multimedia Studios for a special live broadcast performance!
The Probables are a rhythm-driven, folkcana/roots rock band from Jamestown, New York. The band formed in March of 2016 and hit the ground running by releasing their EP in July of the same year. The Probables follow-up release, “Cumberland Line,” brought to fruition in June of 2018, expanded their music scope. With influences of Americana, Folk, Contemporary, Bluegrass and Rock, The Probables result was a fusion of a unique blend.
The Probables are Steve Johnson (Lead Singer/Acoustic Guitar), Matt Gronquist (Accordion/Fiddle...
2022-02-2452 min
MusicArts on Fire LIVE: Ken Hardley and Mandy Andrews - Oct 2, 2021The performance was broadcast live at 8 p.m. on 107.9 FM and also video streamed live on the WRFA Youtube Channel and Facebook page.
Ken Hardley and Mandy Andrews are a unique musical duo, to say the least. As a singer- songwriter, Hardley’s presence as an entertainer, storyteller, and musician will draw you in as few performers can. Long-time WRFA listeners know Ken for being the host and driving force of the popular Rolling Hills Radio and Woodsongs Coffeehouse Radio Hour programs that were broadcast on WRFA. As a classically trained cellist, Andrews brings an unusual, spellbinding atmosphere to Hardley’s mu...
2021-10-1458 min
MusicShip of Fools - WRFA 2012 Great American Picnic - Full SetThe full Ship of Fools set from 2012's Great American Picnic - celebrating music of the Grateful Dead. Ship of Fools was Jeff Erickson, Nate Arnone, Jay Peterson, Steve Davis and Matt Tillotson. Recorded at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. on June 3, 2012.
2019-08-271h 10
Music2019 WRFA Great American Picnic - AstroglideWRFA's Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Company on June 18, 2019 - celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
2019-06-2520 min
Music2019 WRFA Great American Picnic - Bill Ward And FriendsWRFA's Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Company on June 18, 2019 - celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
2019-06-2518 min
Music2019 WRFA Great American Picnic - Cold LazarusWRFA's Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Company on June 18, 2019 - celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
2019-06-2519 min
Music2019 WRFA Great American Picnic - FeverhawkWRFA's Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Company on June 18, 2019 - celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
2019-06-2529 min
Music2019 WRFA Great American Picnic - Gary Peters And FriendsWRFA's Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Company on June 18, 2019 - celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
2019-06-2519 min
Music2019 WRFA Great American Picnic - Steve Davis And FriendsWRFA's Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Company on June 18, 2019 - celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
2019-06-2517 min
MusicArts on Fire - 2017 WRFA Great American Picnic: FinaleAll the performers take the stage to perform the finale at the 2017 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY – a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Featuring Music from The Summer of Love.
Sound engineer: Steve Chapel
Recording made possible by Ed Tomassini
2017-07-1115 min
MusicArts on Fire - 2017 WRFA Great American Picnic: Cold LazarusCold Lazarus (Adam Gould, Gavin Paternitti, Drew Minton, Marc Scapelitte) perform set no. 6 at the 2017 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY – a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Featuring Music from The Summer of Love.
Sound engineer: Steve Chapel
Recording made possible by Ed Tomassini
2017-07-1123 min
MusicArts on Fire - 2017 WRFA Great American Picnic: Ken Hardley and The Moose ClubThe Moose Club (Ken Hardley, Paul Liuzzo, Jay Peterson, John McGuire) perform set no. 5 at the 2017 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY – a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Featuring Music from The Summer of Love.
Sound engineer: Steve Chapel
Recording made possible by Ed Tomassini
2017-07-1126 min
MusicArts on Fire - 2017 WRFA Great American Picnic: Sgt Peters' Lonely Hearts Club BandSgt. Peters' Lonely Hearts Club Band (Gary Peters Jr., Jay Peterson, Dan Witherspoon, Drew Minton, Kyle Gustafson) perform set no. 4 at the 2017 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY – a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Featuring Music from The Summer of Love.
Sound engineer: Steve Chapel
Recording made possible by Ed Tomassini
2017-07-1123 min
MusicArts on Fire - 2017 WRFA Great American Picnic: Bill WardBill Ward perform set no. 3 at the 2017 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY – a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Featuring Music from The Summer of Love.
Sound engineer: Steve Chapel
Recording made possible by Ed Tomassini
2017-07-1123 min
MusicArts on Fire - 2017 WRFA Great American Picnic: Steve StricklandSteve Strickland and Jim Foti perform set no. 2 at the 2017 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY – a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Featuring Music from The Summer of Love.
Sound engineer: Steve Chapel
Recording made possible by Ed Tomassini
2017-07-1122 min
MusicArts on Fire - 2017 WRFA Great American Picnic: John MerinoJohn Merino perform set no. 1 at the 2017 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY – a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Featuring Music from The Summer of Love.
Sound engineer: Steve Chapel
Recording made possible by Ed Tomassini
2017-07-1116 min
MusicArts on Fire – 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic: Cindy Love & The Moose ClubCindy Love & The Moose Club (with Ken Hardley) perform set no. 7 at the 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY – a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Open remarks by Ken Hardley.
Featuring Songs of the American South, hosted by Ken Hardley and WRFA’s Jason Sample.
Sound engineer: Graham Riggle
Recording made possible by Ed Tomassini
2016-07-0822 min
MusicArts on Fire – 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic: The BogartsThe Bogarts perform set no. 6 at the 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY – a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Open remarks by Ken Hardley.
Featuring Songs of the American South, hosted by Ken Hardley and WRFA’s Jason Sample.
Sound engineer: Graham Riggle
Recording made possible by Ed Tomassini
2016-07-0623 min
MusicArts on Fire – 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic: Short BusShort Bus perform set no. 5 at the 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY – a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Open remarks by Ken Hardley.
Featuring Songs of the American South, hosted by Ken Hardley and WRFA’s Jason Sample.
Sound engineer: Graham Riggle
Recording made possible by Ed Tomassini
2016-06-2418 min
MusicArts on Fire – 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic: Elektra KingsThe Elektra Kings perform set no. 4 at the 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY – a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Open remarks by Ken Hardley.
Featuring Songs of the American South, hosted by Ken Hardley and WRFA’s Jason Sample.
Sound engineer: Graham Riggle
Recording made possible by Ed Tomassini
2016-06-2218 min
MusicArts on Fire – 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic: Bumpy PetersonBumpy Peterson and his backup band perform set no. 3 at the 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY – a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Open remarks by Ken Hardley.
Featuring Songs of the American South, hosted by Ken Hardley and WRFA’s Jason Sample.
Sound engineer: Graham Riggle
Recording made possible by Ed Tomassini
Image by Andy Palermo
2016-06-2115 min
MusicArts on Fire – 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic: Bill WardBill Ward (accompanied by John Cross and Claud Shuckers) performs set no. 2 at the 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY – a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Open remarks by Ken Hardley.
Featuring Songs of the American South, hosted by Ken Hardley and WRFA’s Jason Sample.
Sound engineer: Graham Riggle
Recording made possible by Ed Tomassini
Image by Andy Palermo
2016-06-1520 min
MusicArts on Fire - 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic: John MerinoJohn Merino performs set no. 1 at the 2016 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY - a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Opening remarks by Ken Hardley.
Featuring Songs of the American South, hosted by Jason Sample and Ken Hardley.
Sound engineer: Graham Riggle
Recording made possible by Ed Tomassini
Image by Andy Palermo
2016-06-1519 min
MusicArts on Fire - 2015 WRFA Great American Picnic: The Audience featuring Jonny JThe Audience, featuring Jonny J, performs set no. 7 at the 2015 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY - a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY.
Featuring a tribute to the Music of Motown with opening remarks by WRFA GM Dennis Drew and hosted by Ken Hardley. Recorded May 31, 2015.
Images by Andy Palermo.
2015-06-2616 min
MusicArts on Fire - 2015 WRFA Great American Picnic: ConnectConnect performs set no. 6 at the 2015 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY - a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY.
Featuring a tribute to the Music of Motown with opening remarks by WRFA GM Dennis Drew and hosted by Ken Hardley. Recorded May 31, 2015.
Image by Andy Palermo.
2015-06-2617 min
MusicArts on Fire - 2015 WRFA Great American Picnic: Erickson, Peters, Peterson, & ClarkPeterson, Peters, Erickson & Clark performs set no. 5 at the 2015 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY - a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY.
Featuring a tribute to the Music of Motown with opening remarks by WRFA GM Dennis Drew and hosted by Ken Hardley. Recorded May 31, 2015.
2015-06-2417 min
MusicArts on Fire - 2015 WRFA Great American Picnic: Djava + 1Djava + 1 performs set no. 4 at the 2015 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY - a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY.
Featuring a tribute to the Music of Motown with opening remarks by WRFA GM Dennis Drew and hosted by Ken Hardley. Recorded May 31, 2015.
2015-06-1920 min
MusicArts on Fire - 2015 WRFA Great American Picnic: The BogartsThe Bogarts performs set no. 3 at the 2015 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY - a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY.
Featuring a tribute to the Music of Motown with opening remarks by WRFA GM Dennis Drew and hosted by Ken Hardley. Recorded May 31, 2015.
2015-06-1519 min
MusicArts on Fire - 2015 WRFA Great American Picnic: The DistractionsThe Districtions (pictured, from L to R: Emily Strong, Kyle Gustafson, Molly Strong, Jonathan Bell and Jeremy Bunce) performs set no. 2 at the 2015 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY - a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY.
1. For Once in My Life
2. Lust for Life/You Can't Hurry Love
3. Up the Ladder to the Roof
4. I Want You Back
Featuring a tribute to the Music of Motown with opening remarks by WRFA GM Dennis Drew and hosted by Ken Hardley. Recorded May 31, 2014.
2015-06-0916 min
MusicArts on Fire - 2015 WRFA Great American Picnic: Dirt Track RacingDirt Track Racing (Brian Moore, Jay Peterson, Dan Witherspoon) performs set no. 1 at the 2015 WRFA Great American Picnic at the Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, NY - a fundraiser for WRFA LP 107.9 FM in Jamestown NY.
1. Let's Get it On
2. Search and Destroy
3. Turn the Page
4. Talking in Your Sleep
5. Her Strut
Featuring a tribute to the Music of Motown with opening remarks by WRFA GM Dennis Drew and hosted by Ken Hardley. Recorded May 31, 2014.
2015-06-0822 min
MusicBack Room Radio Hour - Fredonia Guitar QuartetTrinity Guitars' Back Room Radio Hour presents a special performance by the Fredonia Guitar Quartet at Infinity Visual and Performing Arts.
The program featured works by Johann Pachelbel, Roland Dyens, Stephen Funk Pearson, and Antonín Dvořák.
The members of the Fredonia Guitar Quartet are:
– Matthew Downey, a master’s degree student in Music Performance, is from Otego, NY.
– Matthew Kingsley, a senior Music Performance major, is from Lockport, PA.
– Kieran Franzone, a senior Music Performance major, is from Ronkonkoma, NY.
– Alexander Rockwell, a senior Music Performance major, is from Ballston Spa, NY
Recorded Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Infinity Visual and Performin...
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