Sessions From Studio A

Thursday Evening At 7PM & Sunday Evening At 6PM

Hosted by Carl Nelson

Sessions From Studio A is a new, local program dedicated to showcasing regional and touring musicians, featuring performances recorded in our very own Studio A in DeKalb.

The program presents genres of music ranging from folk to indie rock, blues, alternative country, Americana, world music and more, in a way that provides the listener with a live concert experience. Hosted by Carl Nelson, these performances are accompanied by interviews with the artists who discuss their inspirations, aspirations, and the stories behind their original songs.

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Sessions from Studio A - Kraig Kenning

By Carl Nelson • 18 hours ago

Kraig Kenning performs "Left Chicago" Dockside Live at the Prairie St. Brewing Co.

Sessions from Studio A - Zach Pietrini

By Carl Nelson • Oct 4, 2018

Zach Pietrini performs "I Don't Want to Leave" live on the docks at Prairie Street Brewing Co. in Rockford.

Zach Pietrini performs "Like the Pain" live on the docks at Prairie Street Brewing Co. in Rockford.

Sessions from Studio A - Spirits Having Fun & Lina Tullgren

By Carl Nelson • Sep 27, 2018

Lina Tullgren performs "Home" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Lina Tullgren performs "Glove" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Sessions from Studio A - Dina Bach

By Carl Nelson • Sep 13, 2018

Dina Bach performs "You and Me" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Dina Bach performs "Slow Dance" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find the music of Dina Bach at dinabachmusic.com.

Sessions from Studio A - sewingneedle

By Carl Nelson • Sep 6, 2018

sewingneedle performs "Puppies" live in WNIJ's Studio A.

sewingneedle performs "Feel Good Music" live in WNIJ's Studio A.

Sessions from Studio A - Matthew Caleb Flamm

By Carl Nelson • Aug 30, 2018

Matthew Caleb Flamm performs "Enemies" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Matthew Caleb Flamm performs "Crooked Mind" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Sessions from Studio A - Zack Baumgartner

By Carl Nelson • Aug 16, 2018

Zack Baumgartner performs "Goodbye" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Zack Baumgartner performs "Blame It All On Me".

Find the music of Zack Baumgartner at ReverbNation.

Sessions from Studio A - Cousin Dud

By Carl Nelson • Aug 9, 2018

Cousin Dud performs "Better Beaches" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Cousin Dud performs "Spent" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Sessions from Studio A - Oblio & Arrow

By Carl Nelson • Jul 19, 2018

Matthew Kopecky of Oblio & Arrow performing "By Design" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Matthew Kopecky of Oblio & Arrow performing "Canteen" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Sessions from Studio A - Purple Hell

By Carl Nelson • Jun 29, 2018

Purple Hell performs "Gold" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find Purple Hell online at purplehell.bandcamp.com.

Sessions from Studio A - MahaRa

By Carl Nelson • Jun 21, 2018

MahaRa performs "Upgrade" in WNIJ's Studio A.

MahaRa performs in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find MahaRa online at MahaRaMusic.com.

Sessions from Studio A - V.V. Lightbody

By Carl Nelson • Jun 14, 2018

V.V. Lightbody performs "Gaze" in WNIJ's Studio A.

V.V. Lightbody performs "Fig Leaves" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find V.V. Lightbody online at vvlightbody.bandcamp.com.

Sessions from Studio A - Invisible Cartoons

By Carl Nelson • Jun 7, 2018

Invisible Cartoons performs "A Catastrophic Atmosphere" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Invisible Cartoons performs "Jackson Pollock" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Sessions from Studio A - Kendra Swanson

By Carl Nelson • May 24, 2018

Kendra Swanson performs "Heart Land" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find the music of Kendra Swanson at kendraswanson.com.

Sessions from Studio A - The Rooks

By Carl Nelson • May 17, 2018

The Rooks perform "Bury Me Deep" in WNIJ's Studio A.

The Rooks perform "Secrets" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find The Rooks online at therooksband.com.

Sessions from Studio A - Solar Pulse

By Carl Nelson • May 10, 2018

Solar Pulse performs "Shark in the Water" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find the music of Solar Pulse online at: solarpulse.bandcamp.com.

Sessions from Studio A - Jim Kanas

By Carl Nelson • Apr 26, 2018

Jim Kanas performs "Muddy Waters" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find the music of Jim Kanas at jimkanas.com.

Sessions from Studio A - Althea Grace

By Carl Nelson • Apr 19, 2018

Althea Grace performs "Secrets" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find Althea Grace on the web at altheagraceband.com.

Sessions from Studio A - Lever

By Carl Nelson • Apr 12, 2018

Lever performs "Ms. Lead" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find Lever online at leverband.com.

Sessions from Studio A - The Threads

By Carl Nelson • Apr 5, 2018

The Threads perform "I Got the Time" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find The Threads online at thethreadsband.com.

Sessions from Studio A - Davey Dynamite / Sloth Hands

By Carl Nelson • Mar 29, 2018

Davey Dynamite performs "Down & Up" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Sloth Hands performs "Cop Cars" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find the music of Davey Dynamite at bandcamp.com.

Sessions from Studio A - Michael Charles

By Carl Nelson • Mar 22, 2018

Sessions from Studio A- Michael Charles

WNIJ’s Sessions for Studio A continues to be a hit for the bands to showcase their music. We were grateful to have Michael Charles in the studio, who gave such an energized performance. He has a blues voice rich with authenticity and is also famous with his exciting guitar solos. His band includes Michael Charles playing lead guitar and vocals, Dave playing the drums, and Dennis playing bass guitar.

Sessions from Studio A - Trinadora Rocks

By Carl Nelson • Mar 15, 2018

Trinadora Rocks performs in WNIJ's Studio A

Find Trinadora online at Trinadora.com.

Sessions from Studio A - Seasonal Men's Wear

By Carl Nelson • Mar 8, 2018

Seasonal Men’s Wear made a trip to WNIJ’s Studio A to give an original, rock performance. Throughout the last 12 years the band has rotated through many different band members and genres such as acoustic power violence. Before making any changes, Jake wanted to start a band intended to be "goofy". The band consisted of three guitars, an acoustic guitar, pots and pans and any other furniture they could find around the house. From then on, Jake was determined to find the right band. Throughout the years this set of musicians seems to be the best and longest fit for Seasonal Men’s Wear.

Sessions from Studio A - Old Town Tribune

By Carl Nelson • Mar 1, 2018

Old Town Tribune stopped by WNIJ's Studio A to perform original, traditional bluegrass. The band includes Wes Carr on mandolin, guitar and vocals, Charlie Ford on bass, Zac Economou playing the guitar and adding backup vocals, and Brad Utterback playing the banjo.

Sessions from Studio A - The Vince Chiarelli Band

By Carl Nelson • Feb 15, 2018

WNIJ’s Sessions from Studio A recently asked The Vince Chiarelli Band to stop by and give us a taste of some traditional Italian-American styled music. This Rockford-based group is connected through their Sicilian ancestry and influences, while also finding themselves exploring and incorporating increasing amounts of Latin elements. The band includes Vince Chiarelli's vocal and guitar stylings, Frank Calvagna filling out melodies on lead guitar, Tony Chiarelli playing bass guitar and occasionally Tim Austin on the drums.

Sessions from Studio A - Funktional Family

By Carl Nelson • Feb 8, 2018

WNIJ's Sessions from Studio A has a growing reputation as a showcase for energetic performances, and Funktional Family brought their A game. This band features members of Backwoods Bunny Fight, another band we featured.