Rattlesnake Shake
Slither Through Rock with DJ el Serpentine
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 […]
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 […]
Mountain plays Madison July 4: Hear Corky Laing interviewed on WORT
“Corky Laing Plays Mountain” will be performing in Madison at the High Noon Saloon for a 4th of July rock ‘n roll firecracker of a concert. On the evening of Friday, June 30th on WORT’s “The Rattlesnake Shake” program D.J. el Serpentine was joined by rock luminary, drummer Corky Laing, for a live telephone interview. […]
The Zombies: 50 Years of “Odessey And Oracle”
There are precious few bands from the early days of rock ‘n roll that are still together and hitting the road to bring their classic and influential music to concert audiences throughout the world. One such band is The Zombies, who formed in late 1961/early 1962 in the Southern region of the United Kingdom, and […]