Studio A Concert Series
Live recordings at Northern Public Radio, day and night.
Experience Live Music
The Studio A Concert Series invites you behind-the-scenes for live recordings at Northern Public Radio. Whether you join us for a midday break or an evening out, you'll hear great local and touring talent in an intimate setting.
Studio A Café
When: Select first Tuesday's of the Month @ Noon
Enjoy an intimate lunchtime performance with coffee and refreshments provided by Faranda's Catering.
Studio A: After Hours
When: Select first Tuesday's of the Month @ 7:00 PM
Experience the studio in a new light. Join us for special evening performances featuring extended sets and a unique atmosphere.
Where: Northern Public Radio - Studio A (801 N 1st St, DeKalb, IL)
Cost: Free (Registration not required but greatly appreciated!)
Upcoming Artists
Meet the talent performing this season.
Chuck Wilson
Chuck Wilson is a guitarist and singer-songwriter in the Chicagoland area. He also plays in the bands Good Time Heroes, Lazy River Riders, and has previously appeared on WNIJ with his band Lost Pyramids.
Lucy Holden
Lucy Holden is a singer-songwriter from Chicago. She has been a musician for most of her life and has performed in a variety of ensembles from rock bands to Irish trad groups. In 2025, she is stepping out as a solo artist for the first time. She travels around the country full-time, drawing lyrical inspiration from alpine hikes, canyon camping, and desert flowers. Her musical style is heavily influenced by her background of folk music, having grown up playing Irish tunes, attending Bluegrass festivals, and obsessing over Québécois foot-tapping fiddlers.
ManaKintorso
ManaKintorso reflects the musical style of a well-oiled electric chorus of driving psychedelic grooves and dreamlike storied harmonies. Often compared to The Kinks, Dandy Warhols, Smashing Pumpkins, Neutral Milk Hotel, and other psychedelic indie rock bands, ManaKintorso keep their audiences curious and wanting. Their music features songs that flow with peaks and valleys, both full and sparse of distinct instrumentation, and flavored with thought provoking story-telling that often seems movie-like and ethereal.
2026 Season Schedule
