WHFR News
Space is the Place Returns!
Returning to the WHFR airwaves this Friday, September 17, 2021, from 8pm-10pm is Space is the Place with your host Tom Wilson. The program, sidelined since 2020 when the Covid lockdown began, was just shy of celebrating 15 years on the air, and we're thrilled to have it back on WHFR. Please join Tom as he continues providing a great mix of rarely-heard avant-garde and experimental music along with its various sub-genres. That's the return of Space is the Place, Fridays from 8pm-10pm, only on WHFR-FM.
The Return of Mountain Stage
We are happy to announce to return of a long time favorite to the WHFR schedule.
Mountain Stage is back on the program schedule this week with a new feel. Long time host Larry Groce is stepping down and leaving the hosting of the show in the very capable hands of Grammy and CMA winner Kathy Mattea.
You'll be able to enjoy the show Thursdays at Noon, following another show that just returned to our airwaves, Acoustic Alternatives. Join John Bommarito for an interview with Larry Groce at 11 AM this week during his show
More Shows!
WHFR is continually modifying our broadcast schedule to bring you live shows hosted by in-studio DJs. Go With The Flow is our most recent "return-to-the-airwaves" program, offering Rockin' Blues on Fridays from 4:00-6:00 PM.
We Are Not Alone on Monday, September 6
Quartermaster Joseph Foster was on deck of a Coast Guard cutter in 1968 when he saw three objects careening at 3500 miles per hour over his Coast Guard cutter, the Mellon. Just ten minutes later, he learned of the sinking of a Soviet submarine, carrying three armed nuclear ballistic missiles and torpedoes, lost with all hands. Actually, he witnessed at least 4 major UAP events, beginning as early as childhood. Join our discussion on Monday, Sept. 6 at 2PM. EST.
We Are Not Alone is a two-time award-winning radio show airing at its new time and day: the first Monday of each month at 2:00 PM EST with new shows each month.
COOPER-MOORE AT 75: A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
On Tuesday, August 31, from 5-9pm EDT, the Spirits Rejoice Radio Program will celebrate Cooper-Moore's 75th birthday with four hours of his music.
Cooper-Moore (born Gene Ashton, August 31, 1946, in Loudon County, Virginia) is well known in the creative jazz world for his brilliant work on piano and the many instruments that he has hand built over the years. Collaborations with William Parker, David S. Ware, Susie Ibarra, Assif Tsahar, Hamid Drake and many others have propelled him to be one of the most creative and beloved artists of his genre.
Thoughts From Outgoing Operations Manager Lara Hrycaj
Hello WHFR Listeners,
After being a WHFR Staff Member since 1992 and WHFR's Operation Manager since 1998, I have taken a position at Governors State University in University Park, Illinois (just south of Chicago). I will be a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Media Studies focusing on Audio Storytelling at Governors State. Additionally, I will be developing a radio station for them: first, an internet station and then a broadcast station. I wouldn't be able take this position if it wasn't for all my years at WHFR and the support from the staff, officers, and management.
Storm Status
We apologize to those of you who are attempting to tune in to the station on the FM signal. Once again, heavy rains have caused an issue with our transmitter. We plan to have the situation addressed as soon as possible, but meanwhile, please continue to enjoy the music from the website's streaming option.
Thank you for your support of unique, non-commercial radio.
Flood Assistance
Residents of Dearborn who experienced losses due to a flooding/sewer backup issue at your location on June 25 or 26 have until Monday September 13 to file a separate claim with FEMA to receive potential financial assistance from the federal government even if they have filled out a form with the City.
FM Signal Intermittent Due To Weather Issues
With the recent storms blowing through Metro-Detroit, WHFR sustained some weather damage to our transmitter. Our FM broadcast is off-line at this time, but you can still stream WHFR live from anywhere via the internet at whfr.fm. Please continue to check for updates and we hope to have the issue resolved soon. Thank you!
On Air Issues
Thank you for your support of WHFR and our mission to bring you music little heard elsewhere to the airwaves.
In the last 24 hours we have had issues with the power to our transmitter which has caused periodic interruptions to our broadcast single at 89.3 on the FM dial.
The good news is you can continue to enjoy the music from our web site. We are working on the issue with the FM signal and will be there to serve the community again soon.
