Legendary bassist George Porter Jr. talks with WRFA's Anthony Merchant all about his bass playing, going back out on the road with George Porter Jr. & the Runnin Pardners, what George looks for in a good drummer, the NOLA music scene during the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Tina Toole discusses the PA/NY section of the North Country Trail – June 10, 2022
Tina Toole of the Pennsylvania section of the 4,800 mile, eight state long North Country Trail talks with WRFA's Anthony Merchant about the amazing parts of the NCT that run through PA's Allegheny National Forest and NY's Allegany State Park. They … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Arts on Fire LIVE – Fredonia Guitar Quartet – May 19, 2022
On this months Arts on Fire Live we had an amazing performance from the Fredonia Guitar Quartet. FGQ is an ensemble from Fredonia University and are directed by Dr. James Piorkowski. Beyond performing the quartet also talked with WFRA's Anthony … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Bill Thomas talks the return of Third Thursday to downtown Jamestown – June 3, 2022
Jamestown artist and creator Bill Thomas joins WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss the return of Third Thursday to downtown Jamestown after taking a hiatus in 2019. The two discuss the work that goes into putting on the show, local music and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Musician Katie Henry Talks Touring, New Music and Why 2022 is Her Year – May 27, 2022
Katie Henry talked with WRFA's Anthony Merchant about recording her sophomore record earlier this year, seeing the world through touring, performing in Jamestown at the end of May, why 2022 is her year of firsts and much much … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci Talk Comedy and Hypnosis – May 27, 2022
NOTE: Hyprov at the Reg Lenna has been postponed as of Wednesday, June 1, 2022. A make up date will be announced at a future time. Improv legend Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci join WRFA's Anthony Merchant … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Reg Lenna’s Len Barry discusses May events coming to the Reg – April 29, 2022
WRFA's Anthony Merchant was joined in studio by Len Barry of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts to talk upcoming events at the Reg, the return of live performances, why the theater experience is unmatched, bracing for tons of summer events in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Maria Ferguson and David Niles talk Art of the Field Guide at Roger Tory Peterson Institute – April 29, 2022
WRFA's Anthony Merchant went to the Roger Tory Peterson Institute to see and discuss the new Art of the Field Guide exhibit with RTPI's Maria Ferguson and David Niles. The group talked about the artwork on display, what goes into putting together an … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire -Jamestown Community College professor Neil Flory discusses May events – April 29, 2022
WRFA's Anthony Merchant joined Jamestown Community College musical director Neil Flory in the music department of JCC to discuss the renovations to the department, new facilities, ensemble performances for the end of semester, what to look for at JCC … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Songwriting, kickstarting and performing with Mike Brunacini – April 15, 2022
WRFA's Anthony Merchant was joined in studio by Jamestown musician Mike Brunacini. The two chatted about Mike's upcoming album "Summer's End", the way Mike writes songs, knowing what your talents are, why it will be great to have the new album on … [Read more...]
