Sessions from Studio A

Thursday at 7 p.m. & Saturday at 12 p.m.

Sessions from Studio A is a local program dedicated to showcasing regional and touring musicians, featuring  performances recorded in WNIJ's own Studio A in DeKalb and hosted by Spencer Tritt.

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. These performances are accompanied by interviews with the artists who discuss their inspirations, aspirations, and the stories behind their original songs.

Have a band you'd like to hear on Sessions from Studio A? Send us your suggestions: sessions@niu.edu

Ways to Connect

Sessions from Studio A - Jerry Dale Harris

By Carl Nelson • Oct 19, 2017
Carl Nelson / WNIJ

Jerry Dale Harris performs in WNIJ's Studio A.

You can find the music of Jerry Dale Harris at Bandcamp.

Sessions from Studio A - NE-HI

By Carl Nelson • Oct 12, 2017
Carl Nelson / WNIJ

NE-HI performing "Stay Young in WNIJ's Studio A.
Find NE-HI online at NE-HI.bandcamp.com.

Sessions from Studio A - Captain Wails & The Harpoons

By Carl Nelson • Oct 5, 2017
Carl Nelson / WNIJ


Captain Wails & The Harpoons performs "Neon Lights" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find Captain Wails & The Harpoons at bandcamp.

Sessions from Studio A - Dan Whitaker & The Shinebenders

By Carl Nelson • Sep 29, 2017
Carl Nelson / WNIJ



You can find Dan Whitaker & The Shinebenders at danwhitaker.com.

Sessions from Studio A - The Full Monte Project

By Carl Nelson • Sep 21, 2017
Carl Nelson / WNIJ


The Full Monte project performs "Slick" in WNIJ's Studio A.
Find The Full Monte Project on Bandcamp.

Sessions from Studio A - Tundras

By Carl Nelson • Sep 14, 2017
Carl Nelson / WNIJ


Tundras performs "Beyond the Tombs pt. 2" in WNIJ's Studio A.


Tundras performs "Swirling in Obscurity" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find Tundras at Bandcamp and Facebook.

Sessions from Studio A - Slatetrain

By Carl Nelson • Sep 7, 2017
Carl Nelson / WNIJ


Slatetrain performs "I Wanna See Love" in WNIJ's Studio A.


Slatetrain performs "Bob Newhart's Prescription" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find Slatetrain on Bandcamp and Facebook.

Sessions from Studio A - Mana Kintorso

By Carl Nelson • Aug 31, 2017
Carl Nelson / WNIJ


Mana Kintorso performs "Bird on Fire" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Mana Kintorso performs "Abraham Lincoln" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find Mana Kintorso online at ReverbNation/ManaKintorso or Facebook.

Sessions from Studio A - Poppy Mallows

By Carl Nelson • Aug 24, 2017
Carl Nelson / WNIJ


Poppy Mallows performs "Darling" in WNIJ's Studio A.


Poppy Mallows performs "I Was Watching Too" in WNIJ's Studio A.

You can find Poppy Mallows at Bandcamp and Facebook.

Sessions from Studio A - Helen Gillet

By Carl Nelson • Aug 17, 2017
Carl Nelson / WNIJ

Helen Gillet performs "Slow Drag Pavageau" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Helen Gillet performs "Kibi" in WNIJ's Studio A.
Find Helen Gillet at HelenGillet.com and Facebook.

Sessions from Studio A - Milked

By Carl Nelson • Aug 10, 2017
Carl Nelson / WNIJ

Milked performs "Oscillate" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Milked performs "Cruithne" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Sessions from Studio A - LASKA

By Carl Nelson • Aug 3, 2017
Carl Nelson / WNIJ

LASKA performs "Creatures" in WNIJ's Studio A.

LASKA performs "The Experiment" in WNIJ's Studio A.

LASKA performs "I Am Not Afraid Of The Sunrise Anymore" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Sessions from Studio A - Grandkids

By Carl Nelson • Jan 26, 2017
Carl Nelson


Grandkids performs "Agur" in WNIJ's Studio A.


Find Grandkids on the web at grandkidsmusic.bandcamp.com.

Sessions from Studio A - Seasaw

By Carl Nelson • Jan 19, 2017
Carl Nelson

Seasaw performs "Folklore" in WNIJ's Studio A.


Seasaw performs "Ex-Girlfriend" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find Seasaw on the web at singseasaw.com.

Sessions from Studio A: Oshwa

By Carl Nelson • Jan 12, 2017
Carl Nelson

Oshwa performs "Haze" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Oshwa performs "Get Along" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Follow Oshwa online at oshwasounds.net and listen at oshwa.bandcamp.com

Sessions from Studio A - La Historia

By Carl Nelson • Jan 7, 2017
Carl Nelson

La Historia performs "Fall Right Through" in WNIJ's Studio A.

La Historia performs "Hope to Know" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find La Historia online at their website, LaHistoriaBand.com, and Bandcamp.

Sessions from Studio A - The Lone Canary

By Carl Nelson • Dec 29, 2016
Carl Nelson


The Lone Canary performs "Water in My Lungs" in WNIJ's Studio A.


The Lone Canary performs "Come Home" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find The Lone Canary online at thelonecanary.com.

Sessions from Studio A - Dylan Lloyd

By Carl Nelson • Dec 22, 2016
Carl Nelson

Dylan Lloyd performs "Aria" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Dylan Lloyd performs "Let Go" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find Dylan Lloyd online at Facebook and ReverbNation.

Sessions from Studio A - Hey!Rabbit

By Carl Nelson • Dec 15, 2016
Carl Nelson


Hey!Rabbit performs "Lansing" in WNIJ's Studio A.


Hey!Rabbit performs "Lena" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Sessions from Studio A - Name the Moon

By Carl Nelson • Dec 8, 2016
Carl Nelson

Name the Moon performs "Car Fun" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Name the Moon performs "Goddamn" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Name the Moon performs "Los Angeles" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Sessions from Studio A - Nick Urb

By Carl Nelson • Dec 1, 2016
Carl Nelson

Nick Urb performing "Emily" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Nick Urb performing "Until the End of Days" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Nick Urb performing "Brothers" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Sessions from Studio A - Aaron Williams

By Carl Nelson • Nov 24, 2016
Carl Nelson


Aaron Williams performs "Promised Land" in WNIJ's Studio A.

You can find Aaron on Facebook at Facebook.com/awband.

Sessions from Studio A - White Shape

By Carl Nelson • Nov 17, 2016
Carl Nelson

White Shape performs "Sky Burial" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find White Shape online at: whiteshapeband.com.

Sessions from Studio A - Gavin Mee & Cody Lee

By Carl Nelson • Nov 10, 2016
Carl Nelson

Gavin Lee performing "Mosquito Chicks" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Cody Lee performing "Bounder" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find Gavin Mee and Cody Lee on the web.

Sessions from Studio A - Tentacles Everywhere

By Carl Nelson • Nov 3, 2016
Carl Nelson

Tentacles Everywhere performs "Native" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find Tentacles Everywhere on Facebook: @tentacleseverywhererockford

Sessions from Studio A - The Pines

By Carl Nelson • Oct 27, 2016
Carl Nelson

The Pines perform "Aerial Ocean" in WNIJ's Studio A.

The Pines can be found on the web at thepinesmusic.com

Sessions from Studio A - Piece of Cake

By Carl Nelson • Oct 20, 2016
Carl Nelson

Piece of Cake performing "Somebody" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find Piece of Cake on the web at Bandcamp and Facebook.

Sessions from Studio A - The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra

By Carl Nelson • Oct 13, 2016
Carl Nelson

The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra performs "Triple S" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra online at galacticcowboyorchestra.com.

Sessions from Studio A - Future Stuff

By Carl Nelson • Oct 6, 2016
Carl Nelson

Future Stuff performing "Molasses Kiss" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Future Stuff performing "Elephants" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find Future Stuff on the web at futurestuffmusic.com and on Facebook: @FutureStuffMusic.

Sessions from Studio A - Backwoods Bunny Fight

By Carl Nelson • Sep 29, 2016
Carl Nelson

Backwoods Bunny Fight performs "Moonshine Blind" in WNIJ's Studio A.

Find Backwoods Bunny Fight on Facebook: @backwoodsbunnyfight

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