The Edge

Today’s Schedule for special programming is as follows:

9am- “The Soul of College Radio”

2pm- 2016 Simulcast Special Broadcast

4pm- Teenday Special “ADA 25th Anniversary”

6pm- “The Soul of College Radio”

10pm- 2016 Simulcast Special Broadcast replay

Umphrey’s McGee played an incredible three night show in Philadelphia on the 20-22. Now if you haven’t heard of the band before, they are a jam band so they play instrumental improv along with their studio songs. I had the opportunity to see them on Friday the 21 out at the Philadelphia Fillmore. The band started out with some of their heavy bass and rock guitar sounds and slowly morphed into an incredible acoustic 3 songs. The first set lasted about an hour and a half. After playing their crazy songs they needed to take a 20 minute intermission just to come back with a song called Nothing Too Fancy which is exactly the opposite of what the title says. Shortly after that they brought a guest bassist named Brownstein from the band Disco Biscuits which is also a jam band out of Philly. Brownstein helped play one of Umphrey’s greatest songs, In The Kitchen. They also played a cover of the Nirvana song, In Bloom, but with a country twang that gave the song some character. The band finished out the high energy night with a cover of Join Together by The Who. This was probably the best Umphrey’s setlist I have seen in a while. You too can hear the sweet sounds of Umphrey’s McGee because they record every concert as an album. Umphrey’s McGee is one band to really check out!​ -Jon G

Here are some recent releases that we think you will enjoy to kick off your Friday this week!

Lady GaGa- Joanne

The Pixies- Head Carrier

Bon Iver- 22, A million

Kings Of Leon- Walls

Whitewater, WI – Is Russia a threat to the United States? If so, what should we do about it? Is it the responsibility of the people of Russia or is it up to us in the West to put an end to Russian aggressive moves on the international stage? These and many other questions are answered weekly on “Rashkin Report”, a WSUW 91.7 FM program hosted by Yuri Rashkin – UW – Whitewater Communications and Public Relations instructor, currently in its second season. Rashkin Report features interviews with the leading Russia specialists, scholars, human rights activists and news analysts, in Russia and in the United States.

For the guests, Rashkin Report presents an important opportunity to share the story of today’s Russia with a bigger audience. “For many reasons, English-language media is sparse when it comes to amplifying opposition voices in Russia” says Slava Rabinovich, one of the most popular Russian bloggers and a regular guest on Rashkin Report. “It’s exciting to have a regular english-language radio program that covers Russia. With every episode, Rashkin Report helps build awareness of the danger that comes from those who are occupying Kremlin today, as well as the importance of sanctions desperately needed to stop Putin’s aggression towards those who disagree with him inside and outside of Russia”.

Says Rashkin: “It is my hope that in an environment where the Russian people have a continually decreasing number of ways to receive independent information while the American people have a hard time understanding the important lessons of what is going on in Russia, Rashkin Report is providing a cultural bridge, and an opportunity for audiences worldwide to hear conversations and learn more about a country armed with nuclear weapons on a precipice of a collapse”.

Airing every Thursday morning at 8 am. Make sure to follow Rashkin Report on Facebook and YouTube!

Thank you to everyone who participated, painted, showed up, and supported 91.7 The Edge and Homecoming this year!  We are excited to announce that we brought home three awards (one for every event we were in) this year.  We took 2nd in Window Painting, 1st in the Variety Show, and received a Spirit Award for the Parade! Stay tuned to see these hanging up in the Office!  Can’t wait for next year!!!