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Playtime with WC TurckAscendant's Kael Mboya: A Masterclass in Rhythm and SoulKael Mboya is a veteran keyboard player and recording artist who has performed and toured the U.S. and abroad as Music Director or keyboardist with many artists throughout his career including Grammy winner Malik Yusef and shared the stage with keyboardist extraordinaire George Duke. Kael offers his musical and production talents with many established and upcoming indie artists through Ascendant Music Inc., which includes the band ASCENDANT as well as the publishing arm Ascendant Sounds. ASCENDANT describes its sound as a state of mind; a state of being; an uplifting movement to rise above, and it certainly delivers...2025-05-291h 14Playtime with WC TurckBill W and Dr. Bob, More than a Play...A story of Addiction, Healing and the Lasting Power of Friendship. Directed and Starring Ronnie Marmo.
The Chicago Tribune calls it “a moving gathering of the like-minded,” WTTW channel-11 hailed it as “a piercing and honest look at the origin story of a pair of broken men who became heroes of healing” and Variety called the show “a remarkable story… HILARIOUS, POIGNANT, INSPIRING, The Critically Acclaimed “Bill W. And Dr. Bob,” starring and directed by Ronnie Marmo and a great cast of Chicago standouts, returns to North Shore Center For The Performing Arts (9501 Skokie Blvd.) Following its Sold Out extended 2024...2025-05-1000 minPlaytime with WC TurckJohnny Cash, Shawn Barker and The Man in Black Show My late friend Barbara LaBarge and my father are my links to Johnny Cash. Barbara used to babysit Johnny and June's kids in the audience during concerts. Not sure who had the tougher job there. My father introduced me to the music as a boy.
Alright, before we get too deep in the weeds, Shawn Barker is damn near a ringer for the late great Johnny Cash. Shawn has become known as the preeminent Johnny Cash tribute artist with his one-of-a-kind Cash tribute show garnering raves from fans and critics worldwide. Shawn Barker will be performing his Th...2025-03-0558 minPlaytime with WC TurckChicago Dog: A New Chicago Blues Anthem from Rob The Wild Boar Moore!Rob “WILD BOAR” Moore is a Blues guitarist, vocalist, bandleader, songwriter. His latest album, Chicago Dog, gets my vote for a quintessentially Chicago sound and might be the first but definitely the finest homage to the pride of Chicago street fair and fast-food-the Hot Dog. Picking from New Orleans Jazz, Blues, and great Harlem Jazz motifs, this Chicago Bluesman has been turning out great signature Blues for more than a half century. The website is robmoore-guitar.com
A link to my latest novel, The Assassination of Baby Hitler: A Love Story, avalable on Amazon.
Writers, chec...2025-02-201h 35Playtime with WC TurckDrumming Legend Ginger Baker and Son, Kofi: A Revealing InsightOn this episode, an undiscovered look inside one of the 20th and 21st Centuries most enigmatic musical personalities. The U.K. band Sons of Cream will be performing in St. Charles at the Arcada Theatre on February 21. As the band name would indicate, two of the members, Malcom and Kofi, are sons of two of the original members of the legendary Cream – Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker. The third member of this highly talented trio is guitarist Rob Johnson, who is a grandnephew of Ginger. Hardly resting on heritage, as a drummer Kofi baker has built an impressive resume in his...2025-02-041h 35Playtime with WC TurckMurder, Mayhem and Music, with Dante IngramA would-be target for knife thrower, Mark Faje, actress, singer and aerial cabaret dancer whose partner is a 5-foot skeleton are just some one the many hats Dante Ingram wears. Mark and Dante were also featured on the Discovery Channel. Her band, the Side Show Villains have just released a new EP, perfect for the Halloween season, or as the soundtrack for the podcast, My favorite Murder. The EP, Claws for Breakfast, a collection of songs about criminality, revenge, addiction, and, is also a brilliant metaphor for modern relationships. The music, a mix of Retro Noir, 70s funk, Latin...2024-10-221h 03Playtime with WC TurckSteve Fossen and Heart by HeartSteve Fossen is the bassist of the iconic Rock band Heart, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Steve maintains that auspicious legacy through his continuing project, Heart by Heart, which features a great ensemble of musicians including original Heart drummer Mike DeRosier. Close your eyes and you’ll be transported back to 1977, the band’s, and arguably Rock’s heyday. Heart by Heart, is also the amazing vocalist Somar Macek, an insanely talented guitarist, keyboardist, and vocalist Lizzy Daymont and an outstanding guitarist Chad Quist.
Heart by Heart will be performing September...2024-09-141h 20Playtime with WC TurckRed Spot Rhythm Section's Joshua Siegal in TwilightJoshua Siegal is the heart and soul behind Red Spot Rhythm Section. The new album is Twilight. The websites are redspotrhythmsection.com and joshuasiegal.org.
Find Red Spot Rhythm Section of Bandcamp and on Spotify.
Thank you! Bear with me while I just take care of a little business…
I’d like to thank Jushua Siegal and to all of you who listen. A link to Joshau and to Red Spot Rhythm Section are in the notes below
If you enjoy this program click the subscribe button for all my future epis...2024-09-011h 24Playtime with WC TurckA Case of the Blues with Otis' Boone FroggettOtis is Boone Froggett on guitar and vocals, Bassist John Seeley, Alex Wells on guitar, and Dale Myers on drums. Their latest single is Last Fool in the Line. The website is theotisband.com.
And a link to my conversation with Greg Martin from the Kentucky Headhunters is HERE.
And the audio version of my latest novel, The Assassination of Baby Hitler: A love Story-Book 1 of the accidental time travel trilogy by WC Turck is available at Amazon!
2024-08-291h 06Playtime with WC TurckA Definition of Prog Rock- Beowulf, the new Album from PangaeaBrothers, Corey and Andi Schenck are part of the great American born and raised Progressive Rock band, Pangaea. Their latest very strong album is titled, Beowulf. The website is Pangaea.band.
2024-08-241h 29Playtime with WC TurckJoe Di Zillo-Bringing it BackJoe Di Zillo is one of those hidden gems in Chicago music, taking the best of the Post-Punk and Indie-Rock genres, together with alt-Country and Blues, and tantalizing references to the Stones and Kinks among other classic greats: The Tubes, Marshall Crenshaw and Elvis Costello. His music will always keep you guessing what comes next. His latest album is Bringing It Back, a strong collection of songs. The website is joedizillo.com. Find his music at joedizillo.bandcamp.com, as well as on his YouTube page.
2024-07-291h 10Playtime with WC TurckPablo Cruise: Anatomy of a Hit Single with Cory LeriosCory lerios, founding member of Pablo Cruise talks the evolution of the band from the early 70s, and their hit singles, including the Iconic sons, "Whatcha Gonna Do," and "Love Will Find a Way."
Pablo Cruise appears Thursday, July 25th 2024 at the North Shore Center for the performing arts in Skokie. The website is https://www.pablocruise.com
Keep up to date with the band on Facebook at, pabloCruiseMusic.
Music used courtest of the Artist.
For educational purposes only.
Host: WC Turck
2024-07-241h 14Playtime with WC TurckChris Slade, Living the DreamOnly just scratching the surface of the star-studded career of legendary drummer, Chris Slade. The Chris Slade Timeline has just released a new double album, worldwide titled Timescape, on July 19 on BraveWords Records. The website is
chrisslade.com
With host, WC Turck
2024-07-181h 21Playtime with WC TurckAn Excerpt from "The Assassination of Baby Hitler: A Love Story" by WC TurckChapter 4 from the audiobook version now available on Amazon and iTunes...
2024-07-1150 minPlaytime with WC TurckOrleans Still the One with Lance Hoppen“When the world was in trouble
and it looked like there was hell to pay
Fire, Fire everywhere!
and the news got worse each day
Well, people really wondered
just how long they could hold out
God looked down from heaven above
and He began to shout…let there be music…”
Orleans will be performing in Des Plaines at the Des Plaines Theatre on July 27, 2024. The website is orleansonline.net.
This was not the Victorian era Darby Armstrong learned about in school. Find out what happens when a small town...2024-07-1000 minPlaytime with WC TurckT-Bear and a Life Rendered in Stories and MusicThis past March, T-Bear released his new album, The Way of the World, on Quarto Valley Records. The website is tbear.rocks. And yes… he does! Keep up to date with T Bear on FB: https://www.facebook.com/tbeartracks/ .
T-Bear will also be coming to Evanston’s Space on Sunday July 14th for 2 shows at 5pm and 8pm with Walter Trout who is touring for a brilliant new album, Broken.
A link to my latest novel, The Assassination of Baby Hitler: A Love Story, book one of the Accidental Time Traveler Trilogy at Amazon, now availa...2024-07-071h 20Playtime with WC TurckCrying for Chicago by Grammy nominated Ray GrantThe storyteller, Chicago treasure, Ray Grant is a multiple Grammy nominated singer/ songwriter. Ray has seen a renewed interest lately in his work, garnering hundreds of thousands of hits on YouTube...His latest single a powerful lament for the city of his birth, titled Crying for Chicago. The website is raygrantchicago.com
Mechanically, the jazzy-blues musical thread paints a picture of this tortured but proud town. You can feel the night heat off the streets. There is also this haunting, cop-story vibe that adds great drama. And then the lament in Ray's powerful voice and thought-provoking lyrics.2024-06-2952 minPlaytime with WC TurckThe Smithereens from the Heart with Dennis DikenThe Smithereens continue touring with three original members (guitarist Jim Babjak, drummer Dennis Diken and bassist Mike Mesaros) with a nod to heaven for their brother in sound, founding lead singer, songwriter, guitarist Pat DiNizio who passed in 2017. The band is going to be performing in Wood Dale on June 28 at Prairie Fest in Community Park with the great Marshall Crenshaw taking the microphone. The website is officialsmithereens.com.
...There’s a powerful new song from Grammy nominated, the storyteller and Chicago treasure, Ray Grant. Your hearing it first. This song comes straight from the heart, with a gre...2024-06-2653 minPlaytime with WC TurckThe Australian Pink Floyd Show: Chris BarnesWhile members have migrated in and out of then project over the years, remaining true to the music has never faltered. Listeners to this program may recall my conversation with guitarist Dave Fowler, and vocalist Lorelei McBroom. I continue to work my way through this talented ensemble, with lead vocalist and guitarist, Chris Barnes! TAPFS is performing in Chicago at the Rosemont Theatre on June 6. The website is www.aussiefloyd.com
Check out my conversation with Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize winning author of King: A Life, available on Amazon and everywhere great books are sold!
Also...2024-05-3150 minPlaytime with WC TurckJerry Smith, The Flock and a History of Chicago RockOn the 100th anniversary of the Surrealist movement, a discussion about a revolutionary time in music from Jerry Smith, a founding member of the most influential classic Rock-fusion band you might not have heard before- The Flock. Host WC Turck talks the early days of Chicago Rock with Mr. Smith.
The Flock is back with a new tour and renewed vigor, kicking off the 2024 outdoor concert series June 7th at Ravinia in suburban Chicago.
The website is north-shore-artists.com/the-return-of-the-flock. Check the band out on Facebook at Return of the Flock.
A link...2024-05-261h 20Playtime with WC TurckDolph Chaney: A Life in Music...Dolph Chaney is an extraordinary Singer-songwriter, lead guitar, and "dorsal Phin". His latest album is MUG (from Big Stir Records), a Rockin' collection of songs. Dolph is kicking off 2024 with a new line-up of his backing band The Phins.
He will be playing the annual 'International Pop Overthrow' festival at Montrose Saloon on Friday, April 26 as noted at https://internationalpopoverthrow.com/schedules/ipo-2024-schedules/chicago-2024/ .
The website is dolphchaney.com and find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dolphchaneymusic
2024-04-171h 19Playtime with WC TurckCopyright and the Artist with Photographer Timothy HiattFor more on Timothy Hiatt, visit:
https://timothyhiatt.com/
To read the full article “Is AI Art Stealing from Artists“ from the New Yorker:
www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/is-ai-art-stealing-from-artists
To read the full article “In a Blow for Artists, a Federal Judge Has Sided With Three A.I. Companies in a Copyright Dispute,” at artnet.com:
news.artnet.com/art-world/federal-judge-sides-with-ai-companies-in-artists-copyright-dispute-2387654
We began this episode with love around you off Dolph Chaney’s new album MUG
For more on Dolph Chaney, visit:
https://bigs...2024-03-261h 13Playtime with WC TurckBand Substances, A Conversation with Cosmic Bull' Mark VickeryCosmic bull is the brainchild of Chicago native Mark Vickery. Band Substances is the first full length album from Cosmic Bull. cosmic-bull.com as well as to Bandcamp at cosmicbull.bandcamp.com where you can purchase the album for a limited time at only $10 USD.
To hear my previous conversation with this talented artist: Search : cosmic bull | Playtime with WC Turck (podbean.com)
To read the full article,
Unlocking Creative Flow: How the Brain Enters the Zone Neuroscience, March 4 2024,
2024-03-101h 13Playtime with WC TurckRadio Free Honduras and more with Guitarist Dan Abu-AbsiOn this episode, host WC Turck explores Punta, Merengue, the legendary Charlie Baran and Radio Free Honduras with guitarist Dan Abu-Absi. Charlie Baran's harrowing and fateful story is the stuff of books. Dan is a veteran musician, cofounding JT and the Clouds, and talks about working with Birds of Chicago founder, Grammy nominated JT Nero and Grammy winner, Allison Russell.
The website is RadioFreeHonduras.com
2024-02-171h 15Playtime with WC TurckReverie Road's Winifred Horan: A Candid ConversationWinifred Horan has been blessed with a long and storied musical career. Many in this audience will know her best from the Celtic supergroup, Solas. She is back as part of a quartet called Reverie Road, a beautiful and timeless collection of Irish folk, Parisian, Southern European, and Romani influenced music, spirited by members Irish violinists Winifred Horan, and Katie Grennan, raga & jazz pianist Utsav Lal and accordion player John Williams.
The websites are www.reverieroadmusic.com and winhoran.net. And a link to the oldtownschool.org
2024-01-261h 02Playtime with WC TurckRemembering Band of Brothers Medic Al MampreOn this episode of Playtime Playcast, a conversation with Virginia Mampre, the daughter of Band of Brothers Medic, Al Mampre. Virginia is also an executive producer on the World War II documentary, THE GIRL WHO WORE FREEDOM.com. Author of the critically acclaimed book, So Costly a Sacrifice joins the conversation with host WC Turck.
2024-01-091h 02Playtime with WC TurckBand of Hutson: Geeking out about The Band of BrothersIt was just a year ago that Mark Hutson was one of the CWA Book of the Year Award winners for his powerfully written book So Costly a sacrifice, which tells the true story of the cost paid by one family during the Second World War. Hutson, a U.S. Army veteran and former drill instructor, came across the story while researching the Sullivan brothers, five brothers from Waterloo, Iowa who were among nearly 700 who died when the USS Juneau was torpedoed by Japanese forces at Guadalcanal in 1942.
Mark Knew one of the original Band of Brothers, m...2024-01-071h 20Playtime with WC TurckChristmas: The new Album from The Burrito BrothersRecommended...
The Burrito Brothers continue the legacy of more than 5 decades from the Flying Burrito Brothers formed in 1969. Chris James has been the keyboardist and vocalist of that musical legacy for more than a decade. The Burrito Brother’s latest album is simply titled Christmas, a rock and roots collection of originals and covers you may not have heard before, especially in this context. Definitely don’t overlook their other 2023 offering, Together. The website is TheBurritoBrothers.net. And Like the Burrito Brothers on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CosmicNashville/ , and checkout Chris James' YouTube Channel Chris P Jame...2023-12-2147 minPlaytime with WC TurckThe Loop Files from Rick Kaempfer: Radio’s Future-PastI grew up with the Loop, attended Chicagofest shows, Steve Dahl's coho lip breakfast club. I was a devoted listener, and as a broadcaster took a great deal from Steve Dahl's innovation in the medium. Author and Eckhartz Press co-founder Rick Kaempfer discusses his seminal oral history The Loop Files: An Oral History of the Most Outrageous Radio Station Ever. The book is a media primer and a critical piece of Chicago history... Host WC Turck.
2023-12-141h 06Playtime with WC TurckRising River by Pierce CraskThe latest album by Pierce Crask, a true American original is Rising River. Find Raging River by Pierce Crask at https://piercecrask.bandcamp.com/album/rising-river or visit piercecrask.com.
Pierce Crask is a must see live. For Tour and show dates visit piercecrask.com
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2023-12-111h 14Playtime with WC TurckHeavenly Cream – An Acoustic Tribute to CreamThis show aims to tell a deeper narrative about the history of contemporary music. That would simply not be possible without an understanding of the pivotal role that the first supergroup, Cream, formed by Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton in 1966 had on music and the culture. The music that Cream innovated set the stage for the musical, ideological and social revolutions of the late 1960s. There is no way to over-estimate that influence. Fast forward 58 years and Bruce’s son Malcolm has released a star-studded tribute to Cream’s historic legacy, Heavenly Cream – An Acoustic Tribute to Cream...2023-11-2948 minPlaytime with WC TurckSonic Mojo with Foghat’s Roger EarlFor the past 54 years Roger Earl has served as the drummer for the iconic Rock band Foghat. Roger recalls bandmates, the late great Kim Simmonds, Savoy Brown, and great stories from a legendary career in music. Foghat will be performing in St. Charles at the Arcada Theater for an 8pm show on Saturday December 2. Foghat just released its 17th studio album, the Number 1 Billboard hit, Sonic Mojo, a very strong album indeed. The website is Foghat Official at Foghat.com . you can also find the band on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube.
For more on Savoy Brown check out...2023-11-241h 30Playtime with WC TurckKarla Bonoff’s Home for the Holidays TourKarla Bonoff is coming to suburban Chicago for one night only. Wednesday Dec 6 at 7:30 PM with special guest Livingston Taylor to the North Shore Center for the performing arts in Skokie, The Home for the Holidays Tour. Also, for all things Karla Bonoff, her website is karlabonoff.com. For more about Livingston Taylor's music visit Livingston Taylor.com
2023-11-1351 minPlaytime with WC TurckAn Excerpt from My Upcoming NovelAfter a freak storm, Community College Physics Professor Darby Armstrong wakes up in Bavaria circa 1891 where he meets Greta, the girl of his dreams. Chased across 19th Century Germany by those who believe he's there to assassinate baby Hitler. Darby just wants to go home, but the time-crossed lovers might just change history along the way, if they can survive! The Assassination of Baby Hitler: A Love Story, book one of the Accidental Time Traveler series is set for release in audio, ebook and print in April 2024 from Renegade Press LLC.
2023-10-1117 minPlaytime with WC TurckRon Lazzeretti: Movies Music and the Graveyard ShowWhether in his films or in his country/blues infused Americana-style music, in the view of this music aficionado, negative space is hardly an afterthought for Chicago singer/songwriter Ron Lazzeretti, but a notable characteristic. That is fully evident in Michael Keaton’s critically acclaimed directorial debut “The Merry Gentleman,” starring Keaton and Kelly Macdonald, which Lazzeretti wrote and produced. His new album is a strong collection of solid songs titled, Fat Head, Sunday Paper, which is out, officially, September 29th, 2023. Visit ronlazzerettimusic.com, watch The Merry Gentleman on YouTube and check out The Graveyard Show by visiting thegraveyardshow.com2023-09-251h 11Playtime with WC TurckThe Australian Pink Floyd Show: Back Stage with Guitarist David FowlerThere are many Pink Floyd tribute bands, but only one that had the honor of performing at Floyd bassist David Gilmour’s 50th birthday party. And only one that doesn’t simply sell out shows but whole tours, and I might add only one who has incredible voice of Lorelei McBroom, who also performed with the original Pink Floyd. Keeping the dreamscape alive, the critically acclaimed Australian Pink Floyd Show is on an international tour. Guitarist David Fowler talks about the massive undertaking of bringing the show to the stage.
The website is www.aussiefloyd.com.
2023-09-1556 minPlaytime with WC TurckEd Gein: The Musical and The Assassination of Baby Hitler: A Love Story, a conversation with Dan DaviesDan Davies and I discuss my new manuscript, The Assassination of Baby Hitler: A Love Story, which if you are a science geek like Dan and I and love classic rock and roll, I think you will love this conversation. We have had some amazing conversations that weren’t recorded! We are not making that mistake again.
Dan Davies wrote, co-produced and starred in the brilliant 2010 cult film Ed Gein, The Musical, a comedic musical film about the grave robbing serial killer Ed Gein. Mr. Davies is also the publisher of Renegade press LLC, renegadepresspublisher.com in App...2023-09-1456 minPlaytime with WC TurckI’m not a Comedian...I’m Lenny Bruce’s Ronnie MarmoRarely a work of theater causes us to think about those deeper narratives guiding our lives. Ronnie Marmo’s riveting performance in “I’m Not A Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce”, serves as shining guidepost. Marmo also wrote an exemplary one-man show, which was directed by the co-collaborator Joe Mantegna. Marmo is an award-winning actor.
The website is www.lennybruceonstage.com
For more about The Lenny Bruce Memorial Foundation-lennybruce.org
For the Australian Pink Floyd Show tour dates, visit: www.aussiefloyd.com
And to pre-order the new album from Ron Lazzeretti visit: ronlazz...2023-09-1346 minPlaytime with WC TurckFirefall’s Jock BartleyJock Bartley is the cofounder of the classic American band Firefall, whose soul infused sound blends country and Americana themes with jazzy sax and flute notes over richly layered harmonies. The band's biggest hit single, "You Are the Woman", peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard charts in 1976, followed by "Just Remember I Love You" which hit #11 in 1977.
Their new album FRIENDS & FAMILY. The website is firefallofficial.com.
On Sat, September 9th, 2023 Firefall is joined by another great band Pure Prairie League for an 8pm show at The Des Plaines Theatre, Des Plaines, IL.
2023-08-241h 16Playtime with WC TurckEverclear’s Art Alexakis- Real and Unapologetic...Absolutely not a One Hit Wonder… Art Alexakis, the founder, and heart and soul of the band Everclear, looks back on the band’s 30 year history and beyond, talks cancel culture and defying the odds against Multiple Sclerosis. On September 8th, 2023, their new album, Live at the Whiskey A Go-Go, is released. Everclear is, known for songs, AM Radio, Father of Mine, Everything to Everyone and a personal favorite, Volvo Driving Soccer Mom.
For more on the band visit everclearmusic.com
For more about Multiple Sclerosis or to donate to help find a cure, visit Nati...2023-08-1644 minPlaytime with WC Turck24 Hours in Charlottesville with Nora Neus, Plus Music on the BonesNora Neus is an Emmy-nominated journalist and author. Neus field-produced Anderson Cooper’s CNN coverage of the 2017 white supremacist riot in Charlottesville, Virginia. Before joining CNN, she worked as a local news reporter and fill-in anchor for the CNN affiliate in Charlottesville. Nora also co-authored Muhammad Najem, War Reporter: How One Boy Put the Spotlight on Syria.
Her latest book is 24 hours in Charlottesville: An Oral History of the Stand Against White Supremacy. Both her books are available at Amazon. Her website is noraneus.com.
Plus...
An extraordinary new novel from Renegade Press, LL...2023-08-011h 23Playtime with WC TurckThe Artist Formally Known As Vince: The Glam Side of PunkThe first thing you’ll notice on the new EP, “A Problematic Opera” from The Artist- Formally- (get it???)- Formally Known As Vince is energy, followed closely by harmony. Take a closer look at the band’s namesake, Vince SanFilippo and one can track the evolution of this Chicago native’s exemplary grasp of melodic structure. There are elements here of many of punk’s greats, The Buzzcocks, Girlschool, Runaways, Chicago’s own Eleventh Dream Day, and the East coast’s Tiny Lights…
Together with post punk accompanying vocals from longtime collaborator Lauren Kurtz and a killer band, TAFKAVi...2023-07-261h 41Playtime with WC TurckJukebox Heroes: A Conversation with Foreigner’s Kelly HansenIf an iconic singer like Lou Gramm would have a vocal doppelganger, that would have to be my guest Kelly Hansen who joined foreigner after the departure of Gramm in 2004. After nearly 50 years Foreigner calls it quits at the end of 2024 The band performs their Historic Farewell Tour in Tinley Park in suburban Chicago for their only Chicagoland date, July 22 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre for a 7pm show with special guest Loverboy. The band’s latest CD is, Jukebox Heroes. The website is foreigneronline.com, and @ForeignerLive on Instagram, and please consider supporting www.grammyfoundation.org and www.shrinershos...2023-06-291h 28Playtime with WC TurckWalking is Winning: An update in a Stroke Survivor’s RecoveryPlaytime podcast, you will recall several episodes dedicated to updates following my stroke, a year ago in May.
I knew enough about strokes to understand the challenges in diverting and retraining the right side of my body. I also knew the immensity of the challenge I faced, not knowing those first days if I would walk or drive a car again. Even more, I had been an artist my whole life, I did not know if I would ever pick up a paintbrush or pencil ever again. I was confronted by the deepest depression, but realizing the...2023-06-2504 minPlaytime with WC TurckThe real William ShakespeareOn this Episode of Playtime, host, WC Turck brings you a bit from the forthcoming book, A History of Light for the Artist. In this chapter Turck explore the power of the printed word and offers a fresh perspective on the William Shakespeare you never knew. The time period represented in this piece describes a number of published works in the first 150 years following the invention of Gutenberg’s Press in Mainz, Germany around 1455. This is, from A History of Light for the Artist, Art, Science, and the Power of the Printed Word.
2023-06-1959 minPlaytime with WC TurckArt, Science and Witchcraft, the publishing of Malleus Maleficarum, 1487On this Episode of Playtime, I bring you a bit from my forthcoming book, A History of Light for the Artist. In this chapter I explore the power of the printed word. In the first part I spoke about the darker side of publishing and propaganda through the witchcraft hysteria fomented by the release of Malleus Maleficarum in 1487, the second most popular book in the Middle Ages after the Luther Bible. There are lessons here regarding zealotry, propaganda, misogyny, and the manipulation of truth for prurient and nefarious interests, which informs our modern society. The time period represented in...2023-06-1618 minPlaytime with WC TurckArt, Science, and Gutenberg Part 1On this Episode of Playtime, host WC Turck brings you a bit from his forthcoming book, A History of Light for the Artist. In this chapter he explores the power of the printed word.
There are lessons here regarding zealotry, propaganda and the manipulation of truth for prurient and nefarious interests which informs our modern society. The time period represented in this piece describes a number of published works in the first 100 years following the invention of Gutenberg’s Press in Mainz, Germany around 1455. This is, from A History of Light for the Artist, Art, Science, and th...2023-06-1530 minPlaytime with WC TurckMartin Barre, A History of Jethro TullJethro Tull's Martin Barre on,
Artificial Intelligence,
Flamenco Dancing,
Elgar, Beethoven and Classical Music,
Refrigerator Repair...
Oh, and also The History of Jethro Tull! The website is martinbarre.com. Martin Barre brings The History of Jethro Tull show to the Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines for one night only, June 9th.
For tickets and tour information click here , or visit martinbarre.com
2023-05-201h 45Playtime with WC TurckPoi Dog Pondering’s Frank Orrall UncensoredWC Turck speaks with Poi Dog Pondering's Frank Orrall. He performs Saturday May 20, 2023 at Space in Evanston, IL., – and at RiverEdge - Saturday August 26, in Aurora, IL. Poi Dog Pondering’s latest, solid, near perfect album is keep on Loving Each Other. The websites are poidogpondering.com, platetectonicmusic.com. CHEF FRANC is Available for Almost Anywhere in North America & Hawaii.
For more info or to book a Chef Franc Music & Dinner Party ...
Visit www.Cheffranc.com - or email Chef franc at info@platetectonicmusic.com
Leo Sayer, Abra Moore, Hetch Hetchy, and Penguin Cafe...2023-05-161h 31Playtime with WC TurckThe Art of Irish Music: Ethan Taylor Sellers and Logical Fleadh (Pronounced: Flah)The Collins dictionary of English defines flea-d-h, pronounced fla, as a festival of Irish music, dancing, and culture. Though there isn’t currently a definition for Logical Fleadh-I think it would go a little something like this: Noun 1. Chicago band with Celtic and Gaelic influences. 2. Outstanding and richly textured First album by band of same name, more than a quarter century in the making.
Ethan Taylor Sellers is Logical Fleadh’s founding leader. Get on over to logicalfleadh.bandcamp.com and support this band. The website is: logicalfleadh.com.
Additional music and sound, courtesy YouTube. Copyright...2023-04-221h 24Playtime with WC TurckTristan Meinecke and Angel Casey Against the WorldIt takes real guts to stand on moral principle on foundational human rights. But standing is only part of the process. Those who often take those stands face the all too predictable backlash, often for a lifetime by those without that backbone and clear vision, or who target a person to for their stalwart integrity, moral consistency, and intestinal fortitude. It isn’t simply taking a stand but taking a stand in defense of those struggling for their basic rights over the dictates of power, politics or a narrowly focused religious interpretation.
There are all too few of...2023-04-141h 38Playtime with WC TurckLessons...Ray Grant, and a Special Tribute to Bluesman Chip RatliffLessons...Ray Grant, and a Special Tribute to Bluesman Chip Ratliff
Last month I had a conversation with Grammy winner Leo Sayer, who after a 14-year hiatus returned with some of his best music to date. Closer to home Smashing Pumpkins reformed for a new album, Zeitgeist, released in 2009. Like Sayer, the Pumpkins sported some of their strongest material to date. The tour, like the album went nowhere.
Grammy nominated Ray Grant had a powerful reaction to my piece with Leo Sayer. Like Sayer, and the Smashing Pumpkins, Ray has entered a new phase of his career, with some of...2023-04-041h 12Playtime with WC TurckLeo Segedin: The Holocaust SeriesA hidden gem of Chicago cultural fabric, critically acclaimed artist and educator Leopold Segedin was born in 1927. At 96 Leo still puts in a daunting 6 hours of work each day. Segedin has exhibited for over 70 years, including retrospectives at the Chicago Cultural Center, University Club of Chicago, University of Illinois, and Northeastern Illinois University, and major group shows at the Art Institute of Chicago, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Illinois State Museum and Des Moines Art Center, among others.
Leo's Holocaust Series opens Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes in Evanston, (847) 328-2100 and runs through Tuesday...2023-03-301h 16Playtime with WC TurckLeo Sayer, Words and Music, part 2Leo Sayer, Words and Music, part 2
On this episode of Playtime, part two of my conversations and music from Grammy winning artist Leo Sayer. Leo talks about working with Roger Daltrey from the Who, Julian Assange, using his voice for positive change in the world and his thoughts about his fateful call with Elvis Presley on the eve before his passing. The Website is leosayer.com.
I’m your host WC Turck
Subscribe to this podcast for notifications and future episodes. Don’t miss Leo Sayer for a performance for one night only at t...2023-03-191h 11Playtime with WC TurckLeo Sayer-The Man, his Art, and a Life in Music.On this episode of Playtime, Grammy winning singer/songwriter Leo Sayer from the caverns of his hotel room on tour ion Florida. I am your host, WC Turck.
Grammy winning singer/songwriter Leo Sayer has not only lived an amazing life, but also forged a truly legendary Musical career with iconic hits like When I need You, Long Tall Glasses, and You Make Me Feel Like Dancing… His latest album, in a consistently solid repertoire of 16 albums, is titled Northern Songs, a bold re-envisioning of classic Beatles songs. Leo Sayer is definitely in his prime, with some of...2023-03-1751 minPlaytime with WC TurckSavoy Brown and Garnet Grimm, A Blues Tribute to Kim SimmondsFew bands in history have proved as prolific and influential as Savoy Brown piloted by the late singer/songwriter and prolific guitar player Kim Simmonds. Savoy Brown launched innumerable careers, from Foghat’s Lonesome Dave Peverett to Bill Bruford who went on to form Yes. Many others joined the band over almost 6 decades. Always there was Kim Simmonds and that indefatigable guitar. But if you thought the loss of Simmonds was the end for the band, as well as for Simmonds, guess again. As Neil Young once said, Rock and Roll will never dies, and the great Blues guitarist, Bud...2023-03-111h 00Playtime with WC TurckIntroducing Texas Rocker, Clay MeltonTexas-based blues-rocker Clay Melton is making a definitive mark on Rock and Roll. Melton’s cover of ZZ Top’s Jesus Just Left Chicago, climbed to the #1 song in the world on the Roots Music Blues Rock chart in June 2022. He has opened for Robert Cray, Night Ranger, and Grand Funk Railroad… short list. His latest single Alive on a Wire carries the vocal power and musical muscle reminiscent of Joe Bonamassa. His website is claymelton.com and you can find him on Tiktok @ClayMeltonBandofficial
On Youtube at ClayMeltonBandofficial, on facebook.com/claymeltonmusic and at claymelton.bandcamp.com
2023-03-0957 minPlaytime with WC TurckCreative Writing with Associate Professor Shawn ShifflettShawn Shiflett is an Associate Professor in the English and Creative Writing Department, Columbia College Chicago, and a storyteller. Shawn received a M.A. English degree with an emphasis in Creative Writing from Central State University, Oklahoma, and a B.A. from Columbia College Chicago. He is the author of two critically acclaimed novels, his 2013 debut Hidden Place and the 2016 follow-up Hey Liberal.
He is currently working on a multicultural project: Oral Histories On Race in America, and with the first 3 parts of the series currently running in Newcity Magazine, here in Chicago. He is a Master Sto...2023-03-011h 16Playtime with WC TurckJoe Rian, on the AM Drinkers, Music and Making Money with NFTsOn this episode of playtime, introducing alt-county/blues singer songwriter Joe Rian. We talk about his music and marketing music with NFTs.
Joe’s own working class blend of country, Mississippi delta blues and classic rock motifs are fused in the band’s new single "I'm Gonna Love You" following 2019's wholly underrated Switchyard Sessions "I'm Gonna Love You” was released on Feb 10.
And a tragic love story featuring the late great Miles Davis. With host, WC Turck.
Connect with Joe at joerian.com
https://www.facebook.com/JoeRianMusic
joerian...2023-02-141h 30Playtime with WC TurckDon’t Say Victim: A Conversation with Poet Kweisi GharreauKweisi became a poet following the murder of his younger brother, James Lemar Ford in Chicago on January 11, 1992. Lemont forfeited his life to save a friend's life. Poetry empowered him to write to, meet and forgive his brother's killers and turned anger, bitterness, thoughts of suicide into Poetry and Art...
His website is kweisigharreau.com. and of Facebook at KweisiGharreau MyBrother'sKeeper, and on Instagram @2kgpr_.
His book of poetry is titled “N’nocent Rage.” His children's poetry primer is "One, Two, Three, I Love Poetry".
2023-02-011h 12Playtime with WC TurckShawn Shiflett Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing Columbia College ChicagoShawn Shiflett is an Associate Professor in the English and Creative Writing Department, Columbia College Chicago, and a storyteller. Shawn received a M.A. English degree with an emphasis in Creative Writing from Central State University, Oklahoma, and a B.A. from Columbia College Chicago. He is the author of two critically acclaimed novels, his 2013 debut Hidden Place and the 2016 follow-up Hey Liberal.
He is currently working on a multicultural project: Oral Histories On Race in America, and with the first 3 parts of the series currently running in Newcity Magazine, here in Chicago. He is a Master Sto...2023-01-311h 28Playtime with WC TurckSuburban Bigamy: Six Miles Between Truth and Deceit with Michael S. ZimmermanOn this episode of Playtime, Michael Zimmerman, the author of a powerful new book, Suburban Bigamy: Six Miles Between Truth and Deceit. Ultimately this is a story about gaining perspective, recovery and a sublime assessment of fatherhood. Suburban Bigamy is available at amazon.com.
Louisiana born and raised-Chris Canterbury’s latest album is Quaalude Lullabies, an introspective collection of pure country blues. Find out more about Chris Canterbury at chriscanturburymusic.com.
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2023-01-2351 minPlaytime with WC TurckHow to Write a Children’s Book with Ken Korber and the Center for Functional LearningMy old friend Ken Korber went from a physician assistant and surgical PA to refocus decades of bedside and patient education experience on patient education and health promotion, as a children’s book author. Korber’s “The Musical Adventures of Grace” series was inspired by his son, a cellist, about grace notes – “those minor notes that are sometimes used to give the music more flare. The result is a series of stories that can be used by parents, clinicians and educators as innovative resources to improve children’s lives and enhance reading skills, health literacy, and musical learning.
Ken Korber...2023-01-2157 minPlaytime with WC TurckCritically acclaimed, award-winning Author Ira Sukrungruang talks the poetry of the memoir and This Jade WorldOn this episode of Playtime, Kerri Kendall with a Hidden History of the Song, featuring the Yardbirds. Ira Sukrungruang is a Memoirist, Essayist, Poet, and Fiction Writer. He was born in 1976 right here in Oak Lawn, Illinois, a suburb just south of Chicago. Ira is the author of three creative nonfiction) books, Buddha’s Dog and Other Meditations, Southside Buddhist, Talk Thai: The Adventures of Buddhist Boy, the short story collection The Melting Season, and the poetry collection In Thailand It is Night.
Ira earned his BA in English from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and his MFA from...2023-01-0156 minPlaytime with WC TurckAddio, Love Monster, the Award-Winning Novel from Christina MarroccoLibby Fischer Hellman, one of this year’s judges and a winner of last year’s Book of the Year award from the Chicago Writers Association, said this about Addio, Love Monster: Marrocco seamlessly weaves together disparate opposites: the old with the young; the Italian “insiders” with the German and non-Italian “outsiders;” the memories of the elderly with their experience of “modern” life.
The resulting tapestry is a world where inflated egos meet their demise but retain a shred of dignity. Friendships are made or shattered. Husbands run amok. Wives threaten each other with life-long enmity but soon forgive. Dea...2023-01-0150 minPlaytime with WC TurckChicago’s Music Underground with Led Zeppelin 2’s Bruce LamontBruce Lamont is perhaps best known for his work portraying Robert Plant in the Chicago-based tribute band Led Zeppelin 2. But a look behind that mask reveals Lamont’s exceptional experimental solo work, as well as his work with the post-punk metal bands Yakuza and Brain Tentacles, and the underground metal band Bloodiest. There are shades of Talk-Talk, Wire, Art of Noise, David Sylvain, and Kraftwerk. On Friday, January 13th and 14th Led Zeppelin 2, fronted by Bruce Lamont celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy at Chicago’s House of Blues. The band w...2022-12-161h 20Playtime with WC TurckWestward Wind. The Words and Music of the Legendary John Ford ColeyOn this episode of Playtime, the words and music of England Dan and John Ford Coley with the legendary John Ford Coly. I’m your host, WC Turck.
Music truly is, to borrow a cliché, the soundtrack of our lives. I have had the honor of speaking with a number of Artists whose music highlights sublime moments of my life. Martin Barre, David Libert, Trevor Horn, Terry Kirkman from the Association, friends from the Smithereens, the great Marshall Crenshaw to name a few. Add to that list John Ford Coley, ½ the magic behind the Grammy nominated duo and a...2022-12-161h 13Playtime with WC TurckSanta, You are Fired!Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Playtime with an original tale for the whole family by WC Turck, featuring Lainie Petersen.
2022-12-1432 minPlaytime with WC TurckWords and Music with Rock and Roll Warrior David LibertOn this episode of Playtime David Libert’s memoir… Rock and Roll Warrior, a conversation and music with I’m your host WC Turck’ To paraphrase a song by the Happenings, all David Libert wanted was Music, Music, Music. The rock and roll landscape is littered with winners and losers, but true warriors are few and far between. After a taste of life in the spotlight with the hit group The Happenings, David Libert charted a long and legendary course behind the curtain managing and representing acts such George Clinton, Alice Cooper, Vanilla Fudge and Parliament-Funkadelic to name only a few.2022-12-131h 04Playtime with WC TurckWho’s Your Sperm Donor? Lauren LoGuidice on her New Show, Ancestry Dot ComedyLauren LoGiudice Is a New York City comic and social commentator. She is the author of “Inside Melania: What I Learned About Melania Trump by Impersonating Her", which might be a primer for 2024. She also hosts of her own podcast, RECONCILE THE AISLE with Lauren LoGiudice, on the Radio Misfits podcast network. She has been compared to Sacha Baron Cohen and Tracey Ullman. On stage, Logiudice’s portrayal of the writer, philosopher and Holocaust survivor Hannah Arendt was noted by The New York Times as “fierce” and “beautiful.”
Her latest show sold out its debut. Ancestry Dot Comedy is th...2022-11-291h 19Playtime with WC TurckIcicles: A Magical Christmas StoryIn this Holiday story for the whole family, a return to innocence with a story about friendship and giving. By WC Turck.
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2022-11-1508 minPlaytime with WC TurckOn Six Months Since My Stroke: Always in the FightHost WC Turck on his progress fight back from the effects of a devastating stroke six months on.
2022-11-0614 minPlaytime with WC TurckSimply Music: Al Rose Again the BeginnerA heads up to listeners, there will be some explicit language in this program. This show does not censor artists. That said, gather the kids in the room. They just may learn something.
It is not so simple framing Al Rose’s music in terms of simple genres. Singer magazine, in, June 2003 put it this way “Listening to Al Rose is like standing in a huge gallery of abstract art. As you stare up at the paintings entitled, “Egg Me On”, “New Coat Of Paint”, and “Random Hollow Diesel Train”, you can’t help but wonder, “Am I the only one here who gets, or...2022-11-061h 36Playtime with WC TurckThe Lost Album. With Dennis Diken and the SmithereensI’ve had the pleasure of seeing my guest in action twice with the band he helped found. Once with the larger-than-life front man, the late great Pat DiNizio at the legendary Lounge Ax back in 1991, and again in 2018 with Marshall Crenshaw. Dennis Diken is the drummer for the Smithereens which will perform for one night only in Chicago on November 2 at City Winery, citywinery.com. This on the release of the band’s new raw and gritty, The Lost album.
The website is officialsmithereens.com.
A Link to Denny's Den with Dennis Diken show.
Al...2022-10-261h 08Playtime with WC TurckKarla Bonoff Memories and MusicOn Tuesday, November 1st Chicago has a rare opportunity to see and hear Karla Bonoff’s beautiful music at The City Winery where she will be performing with special guest Nina Gerber. Her work has been covered by Linda Ronstadt, Ashley Judd, Bonnie Raitt, Aaron Neville. Karla has appeared on Bandstand and also on the Footloose soundtrack with the song Somebody’s Eyes. In 2020 she released a holiday album, with guest vocalist Michael McDonald titled "Silent Night." Her 2019 album is titled," Carry Me Home." Her website is karlabonoff.com. And for tickets to her November 1st show, visit citywinery.com...2022-10-201h 09Playtime with WC TurckChasing the Light with Jared RabinJared Rabin’s latest album CHASING THE LIGHT is an exemplary tour de force in Americana, bluegrass and folk music, with richly blended notes of blues and hints of pop. He’s been featured in American Songwriter, Bluegrass Today, and on NPR among others. In 2016, Rabin’s song “Something Left to Say” was called “An American Masterpiece” by American Songwriter magazine. Jared and his band perform live October 21st at 8pm for an album release party and Madame Zuzu’s, 1876 1st Street in Highland Park. The website is www.jaredrabin.com
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The King of Confide...2022-10-1501 minPlaytime with WC TurckChris Impellitteri-The Art of the ShredOn this episode of Playtime, my conversation with guitar legend, Chris Impellitteri! Looking back over his 25-year career, And the art of the shred.
Chris Impellitteri has sold more than 2 million albums worldwide under his band by the same name- Impellitteri, that is. Impellitteri’s music can be found on itunes, Amazon, spotify, Youtube and in my personal music collection, including The band’s new three CD compilation, Wake the Beast: The Impellitteri Anthology.
The website is: https://impellitteri.net
2022-10-111h 33Playtime with WC TurckRaven: On Tour with John GallagherA conversation with the Great John Gallagher. The band Raven is celebrating the 40th anniversary of their second album, Wiped Out. In 2005, Wiped Out was ranked number 495 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time…showing the lasting power of this classic album. Their latest album is Metal City,… which might be the band’s tightest offering to date. Raven is performing in Chicago at Reggie’s on October 11. Visit www.reggieslive.com for details and tickets. Raven’s website is ravenlunatics.com.
2022-10-051h 01Playtime with WC TurckThe Incredible Journey of Lorelei and Durga McBroomOn this episode of Playtime… from Pink Floyd to Blue Pearl, a conversation with Lorelei and Durga McBroom on the truly historic foundations of their Art and thoughts on Race and the importance of Viola Davis’ performance in Woman King. I’m your host WC Turck
Durga and Lorelei also collaborated on their latest album Black Floyd by the McBroom sisters, available on Bandcamp, Amazon, iTunes and at the Mcbroom Sisters.com.
Find Lorelei at Lorelei McBroom.com.
For the full interview about the RFK assassination with Dr. Marcus Mcbroom, visit Youtube.
2022-10-031h 43Playtime with WC TurckA Sneak Peak at Emmetsburg, Audiobook versionEmmetsburg, as read by the author. The story takes place during the Great Depression, amid the Cow TB scare that allowed government inspectors to condemn whole herds and saw soldiers on the streets of Iowa towns and cities.
2022-09-2219 minPlaytime with WC TurckSomeone Had to Say It: Remembering September 11An unflinching recollection of a national trauma and how we were duped by the Media, from Artist WC Turck.
Music by Berlin-based singer/songwriter David Stars
2022-09-1320 minPlaytime with WC TurckHelter Skelter with WC Turck On Guns from 2015 on Que4Radio in ChicagoHigh Octane Progressive Radio, featuring Mari Starz, Tom Tressor and more from WC Turck the "most dangerous voice on the Left," and the way-back machine from 2015!
2022-09-062h 00Playtime with WC TurckHelter Skelter with WC Turck from 2015 on Que4Radio in ChicagoWhy I was called the "most dangerous voice on the Left." A fun, energy-saturated show on independent Que 4 Radio, que4.org. With Thomas Bottoms and Darren Marshall
2022-09-061h 55Playtime with WC TurckMusic and Memories with Blues Legend Joe Louis Walker and Special Guest The Guitarslinger Andy WattsVisit Joe's website at joelouiswalker.com
To learn more about Andy Watts visit www.andywattsguitarslinger.com
Shirley King’s great album, Blues for a King is available at shirleyking.bandcamp.com
Hey Nonny is located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Visit www.heynonny.com
2022-09-061h 11Playtime with WC TurckLorelei McBroom and The Australian Pink Floyd ShowLos Angeles singer/songwriter Lorelei McBroom has shared the stage with some Rock n Roll greats, Mick Jagger, Billy Idol, Chris Isaak and Rod Stewart, and I am only skimming the surface. She toured with Pink Floyd, as well as appearing in Pink Floyd’s original music videos for “The Dogs of War”, “On The Turning Away” and also in the concert film “Pink Floyd Live in Venice”.
I’d say that makes her more than qualified for The Australian Pink Floyd show, www.aussiefloyd.com, the preeminent Floyd tribute band currently touring the US and Canada. On September 7...2022-08-2259 minPlaytime with WC TurckA Candid Conversation with R & B legend Danny Boy StewardWC Turck caught up with R & B legend Danny Boy Steward by phone on tour and talked about his debut album It's About Time, featuring production by DJ Quik and DeVante Swing, his work with Tupac Shakur and Danny Boy’s powerful new autobiography, Stranded on Death Row.
Plus, we hear his just released single, Done Me Wrong.
Hear more of Danny Boy Steward on Soundcloud
Keep up with the latest on tour dates and more at www.instagram.com/dannyboysteward/
Order Stranded on Death Row on Amazon.
Oh, Danny Boy’...2022-07-161h 12Playtime with WC TurckWherever I’m At: An Anthology of Chicago PoetryOn this episode of playtime, Wherever I’m At: A comprehensive and historic Anthology of Chicago Poetry. We hear from Wherever I’m At editor Donald G. Evans, artist Mary Livoni and writer, filmmaker and educator Rey Andujar. Plus, featured Indie artists Crown Vic Royal and AJ Rosales. With your host, WC Turck
Wherever I’m At: An Anthology of Chicago Poetry is available at Amazon.com
More about Donald G. Evans at donaldgevans.com
Find out more about Mary’s groundbreaking work at marylivoni.com, and about her film project featuring a work by...2022-06-291h 06Playtime with WC TurckMy Journey of RecoveryWC Turck describes a recent health crisis and what that means for his Art. Plus, music by Ray Grant. Visit RayGrantChicago.com.
For resources about stroke, including the warning signs, visit The American Stroke Association at stroke.org
2022-05-2020 minPlaytime with WC TurckPressing Through to My Purpose with Nia NicoleEmpowered by the pandemic, Nia Nicole put pen to pad for her debut book, PRESSING THROUGH TO MY PURPOSE. Nia Nicole has over 17 years as an educator and holds a Masters’ degree in education from Chicago’s Loyola University. For the religious, this is Nia’s journey to discover her purpose through her faith. For the non-religious, don’t be swayed. Nia’s journey is just as powerful and just as purposeful
For every book purchased, Nia Nicole will be donating 10% of sales to continue to provide school, art supplies and scholarships to further students' education.
You ca...2022-05-1637 minPlaytime with WC TurckThe Art of Your Creative Possible with Victoria Reeves and DJ JP GUNNZA short time back I attended a storytelling event at O’Shaughnessy’s Bar and Grill on Chicago’s Northside. Seated at a bar table was one of the most creative couples I have ever met, Victoria Reeves and DJ JP GUNNZ. Victoria and JP GUNNZ are both Teaching Artists (Johnny @ Street Level/Urban Gateways and Bach to Rock teaching about DJ Skills/Turntablism/Mixing/Scratching) His website is http://www.jpgunnz.com, and Victoria @ Creative Tribe Dojo (an ongoing virtual series and CommUnity she created) teaching about innovation, invention, how to ignite/sustain your Creative Spark, Creative Entrepreneurship . Find h...2022-05-041h 18Playtime with WC TurckThe Fine Art of Quilting with Colleen StoryIn Colonial America, Quilt making was common throughout the late 17th century and the early part of the 18th century, with quilts becoming decorative items that displayed the fine needlework of the maker. In the lead up to the Civil War quilting was used as a means to raise funds for the abolitionist movement.
Colleen Story’s handmade Fine Art Quilts reflect the natural wonders of her native Montana, replete with organic floral motifs and palettes inspired by such divergent artists as Claude Monet and Mark Rothko. Her quilts appear in the film, Larry McMurtry’s Return to L...2022-04-211h 02Playtime with WC TurckFilm, Faith and The Mulligan with Director Michael O. SajbelDirector, Writer, Producer and Golfer discusses his film repertoire, the artistic heart of Wisconsin faith in film and his new film, The Mulligan. The Mulligan opens in select theaters nationwide April 18th and 19th, 2022. The website is The Mulligan movie.com .
Our featured Indie Artist, Rascal Martinez is a Nebraska singer/songwriter. Rascal channels a spirit with a fresh yet familiar and resonant style. Think David Gray meets Johnny Cash on the wide open fields of America’s heartland. The website is www.rascalmartinez.com. Rascal’s latest single is dedicated to his newlywed, Terra Belle Martinez. Who sa...2022-04-141h 05Playtime with WC TurckAuthor Jeanette Watts on Jane Austen and her novel My Dearest Miss FairfaxJeanette Watts normally writes historic fiction set in Pittsburgh, but when she had the idea to write Jane Austen Lied to Me on the drive home from the Jane Austen Festival, she found the idea too irresistible to ignore. When she isn't writing, she teaches Vintage ballroom dance and belly dance, sews quilts, costumes, and dolls, plays on the court of a Renaissance festival, and wishes she had more time to read. Her latest, refreshingly innocent, and dare I say soundtrack to a cotillion, novel is My Dearest Miss Fairfax: What Jane Austen's Emma didn't know
jeanette’s website is...2022-03-301h 15Playtime with WC TurckSiesta Key-On the Music and the Muse with Grammy-nominated Ray GrantOur featured Indie Artist is Chicago legend, the storyteller and Grammy nominated Ray Grant, who has just released a new song Siesta Key, which might be his best to date. Think Gordon Lightfoot in a Hawaiian shirt. Ray grant is a Chicagoan born and raised a south side kid from the Back of the Yards neighborhood. He picked up his first guitar as a teenager for $3, and taught himself how to play. His first 1990 album "It's About Time" earned Grant a Grammy nomination in 1991. Not bad for a self-taught kid from a working-class Chicago neighborhood. His website is raygrantchicago...2022-03-2945 minPlaytime with WC TurckThe Art and Craft of Memoir Writing with Author and Professor Eric Charles MayWC Turck's full interview with critically acclaimed author of "Bedrock Faith", Eric Charles May, Associate Professor of Fiction Writing at Columbia College Chicago. Prof. May was a presenter of “How to Get to Meaningful Memoir Material" at the 2022 Let’s Just Write conference, hosted by the Chicago Writer’s association.
His Novel, "Bedrock Faith" was the 2021 One Book, One Chicago selection by the Chicago Public Library, and a 2014 Notable African American Title by Publisher’s Weekly. His website is: ericcharlesmay.com
Our featured indie artist is Chicago legend, the storyteller and Grammy nominated Ray Grant, who has j...2022-03-2858 minPlaytime with WC TurckHistory of Light for the Artist Part 6: Alexander the Great and the founding of AlexandriaWe are following in the footsteps of Alexander the Great through the founding of Alexandria and the great library, and Euclid's Elements as a necessary basis for 3-dimensional thought and Art. From a History of Light for the Artist by WC Turck
2022-03-2228 minPlaytime with WC TurckFrom Namibia to Berlin, the Words and Music of David StarsBerlin-based Sasha Dawe-better known as David Stars’- musical style defies simple categories. Post-Punk Folk is as close as I’ve come, but still falls short in describing the work of this eclectic young artist. Think the Norweigian-German shoe-gazing sound of The Whitest Boy Alive as a starting point. With perhaps a hint of Jeff Tweedy’s sideways sarcasm and James Dean’s squinting scowl that questions the underlying fabric of deeply-held assumptions, all with a sublime youthful freedom at the sunset of that inherent innocence. WC Turck discusses David’s EP, The Cellar Sessions, c collaborations with local DJs, The Hu...2022-03-181h 01Playtime with WC TurckTo Love Again-A Conversation with Jazz Artist Karuna ShinshoIf there was just a single word to describe To Love Again, the 2021 album from jazz vocalist Karuna Shinsho, that word could only be romance. The album pays special tribute featuring 3 songs by the late Brazilian composer, and the father of the Bossa Nova, Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, and celebrates Shinsho's Japanese heritage. The website is karunasings.com. The album is a finalist for Jazz Album of the year on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the 35th annual Wammie Awards in Washington DC, wammiesdc.org
2022-03-1653 minPlaytime with WC TurckBranding for Artists and Authors with Brand Strategist Michael FinneyBranding was there from the start with emerging genres. Led Zeppelin, Radiohead and the Lumineers have a discernible brand. Arthur C. Clark and Stephen King have clearly identifiable brands. Van Gogh, Picasso and Frida Kahlo likewise are known for their specific styles. Author, filmmaker, musician and Brand Strategist Michael Finney talks about his short and simple program, "How to Create a Personal Brand in 10 Steps". Michael's program simplifies a must need for successfully navigating the new marketplace and establishing your unique brand to the world. For Artists, Authors, Musicians, Not-for Profits and businesses alike to tell the world who...2022-03-1351 minPlaytime with WC TurckThe War in Ukraine with Julia and Max Voloshyn from Kyiv’s Voloshyn GalleryWC Turck speaks with Kyiv, Ukraine gallery owners, Julia and Max Voloshyn about the war, history, its affect on the Artist community in Ukraine and coping with being cut off from friends, family and colleagues.
We feature music from Khrystyna Soloviy and Rascal Martinez
A link to Voloshyn Gallery in Kyiv, Ukraine, and to the work of Nikita Kadan on Artsy.
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