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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.

Posts tagged music

October 26, 2017

 

“Sailor’s Consolation” – The Pirate Flags

Local Bloomington favorite, The Pirate Flags, perform their original tune, “Sailor’s Consolation,” as featured on their debut album, “Song of the Seas.”

September 14, 2017

 

A Mandolin and a High Tenor Voice: Brown County Jamboree

In part two of a three-part series examining bluegrass history, discover how a Bean Blossom music festival transformed into the Brown County Jamboree.

September 7, 2017

 

A Mandolin and a High Tenor Voice: Bean Blossom

In part one of a three-part series examining bluegrass history in Indiana, learn how a popular 1930s pastime in the town of Bean Blossom inspired a festival.

September 7, 2017

 

Craig Thurston – “Mushroom Fever”

Noblesville native and accomplished blues guitarist Craig Thurston performs his original composition, "Mushroom Fever."

September 7, 2017

 

Craig Thurston – “Day After Day”

Noblesville native and accomplished blues guitarist Craig Thurston performs his original composition, "Day After Day."

September 7, 2017

 

Craig Thurston

Growing up in Noblesville, blues guitarist Craig Thurston was inspired by the numerous musicians that passed through the former Deer Creek Music Center.

July 27, 2017

 

Dietrich Jon – “Simplistic”

Dietrich Jon, led by singer Diederik Van Wassanaer, perform their original composition, "Simplistic" featured on their upcoming album, "Sometime."

July 27, 2017

 

Dietrich Jon – “Sometime”

Dietrich Jon, led by singer Diederik Van Wassanaer, perform their original composition and title track to their upcoming album, "Sometime."

July 27, 2017

 

Dietrich Jon

Originating from The Netherlands, the Bloomington-based quintet Dietrich Jon, led by singer Diederik Van Wassanaer, combines 70's glam disco with Americana.

June 29, 2017

 

Jake Dodds – “Slow”

Rising country star Jake Dodds, accompanied by guitarist Chris McConnell, perform "Slow," an original composition from Dodds' deput EP release, "The Debut."

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