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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.
WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.
Since graduating from IU's Jacobs School of Music, Mitch Shiner has remained an active bandleader, composing and performing jazz originals throughout Indiana.
Nate Gibson performs his original, "I Can't Sell My Broken Heart on eBay." Gibson is backed by Jerry Miller (guitar), Mike Lee (bass), and Tim Moore (drums).
Signature Sounds artist Jerry Miller performs his original, "Slaughter on Roosevelt Boulevard," backed by Nate Gibson, Mike Lee, and Tim Moore.
Nate Gibson and his band pay tribute to Gibson's late mentor, Rex Trailer, performing Trailer's original "Hoofbeats," written and recorded in 1956.
Born in St. Louis, MO, Nate fell in love with rockabilly during college; since, he's become an accomplished singer/songwriter performing throughout the Midwest.
Jacobs School of Music's award-winning Wasmuth String Quartet perform Anton Webern's "Langsamer Satz," showcasing Michael Duff's locally-made Berg Bows.
For over four decades, Berg Bows has worked to develop the best string bows in the world, guided by scientific research and state-of-the-art technology.
Originally from Louisville, KY, Ryder McQueen performs his original, "Once Upon a Weekend," as he continues to thrill audiences with his haunting vocals.
Originally from Louisville, KY, Ryder McQueen performs his original, "Empires' Lust," as he continues to thrill Bloomington audiences with his haunting vocals.
After a difficult childhood move, Ryder McQueen turned to music to help alleviate loneliness; today, he is one of Bloomington's most-celebrated solo performer.