While Madison offers abundant opportunities to see nationally-recognized artists, the area’s local music scene is particularly delightful. Whether one finds it on community airwaves or at intimate venues, homegrown talent affirms Madison’s creative energies. Highlighting such acts has proven a sustained commitment for The Rattlesnake Shake host Sal Serio (DJ el Serpentine). The Rattlesnake Shake, which is […]
Steve Priest of SWEET shows support for listener sponsored radio WORT-...
Steve Priest, founding member of the iconic glam rock band SWEET (“Fox On The Run”, “Ballroom Blitz”, “Little Willy”, “Love Is Like Oxygen”), is interviewed by Sal Serio (aka D.J. el Serpentine of “The Rattlesnake Shake” radio program) backstage in Dubuque, Iowa, after Sweet’s excellent high energy concert on Friday, September 21, 2018. Also present […]
Grrrls to the Front!
A cursory glance at documentary filmmaker Sam Dunn‘s “Heavy Metal Family Tree” reveals a familiar, tiring, and altogether incorrect assumption: only cis-gendered men create anything of merit. From the exclusion of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a black woman who practically invented rock ‘n’ roll, to the complete omission of the riot grrrl movement, Dunn’s “family tree” overlooks the […]
Friday Night Frights & Flashbacks!
Tonight on Something Else! with your host Harry Rag – Another in a series of retro shows. This one is from February 11, 2011: A tribute of sorts to Tura Satana (recently deceased) Lux Interior of the Cramps (3rd anniversary of his passing) and John Barry. Nods to Zombies, Werewolves and Gorillas. Pay a visit to the Addams […]
Celebrate Record Store Day with WORT DJs!
WORT celebrates the 11th Annual International Record Store Day on Saturday, April 21 with live DJs spinning all day at Sugar Shack Records and several other area music purveyors. Since 2007, Record Store Day has been a celebration of the unique culture of independently-owned record stores. WORT DJs will again be live in person at several […]
WORT’s Up? Live Music, Book Release & More!
The next few days are really hopping with activity around WORT! Live rock Friday night, Ted Offensive’s book release party and a Latin big band Saturday afternoon are just a few of the treats we have in store for you. Stay tuned, keep an eye on this page and visit WORT-FM on facebook to keep […]
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