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I like It Like That

Rock’n’roll mostly from the 50s and 60s with host Rockin’ John McDonald. Hits, b-sides, alternate takes, unreleased cuts, tracks out of print, rockabilly, surf music; also music from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s that “fits the format.”

Madison Area Music Awards Finalist Party!

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On March 31 the top finalists for 2019 MAMA Awards will be revealed. Be the first to know at the Announcement Party at the Brink Lounge, 701 E. Washington Ave from 5-9 pm. General admission and VIP tickets are available online and at the door. You’ll get to hear live performances by Katie Scullin, Angela Puerta, […]

This Weekend’s Fresh Music Specials!

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Tonight on Dave Watts‘ Blues Cruise, “Professor” Bill Clark will be playing a set of recordings by “The Boss of the Blues”, Big Joe Turner. This was selected to placate guest dj, “the G-Man”, Mr. George P. Dreckmann and will air Friday March 22 on radio station WORT-FM, 89.9 on your Madison radio dial from […]

Rockin’ John Hosts His 2000th Show on WORT!!

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John McDonald, known as “Rockin’ John” on the air with his weekly 1950s-’60s rock show “I Like It Like That,” has hit another milestone — he’s hosting for the 2000th time this Saturday, March 31, from 6 to 8 PM. If anyone embodies the spirit of community radio, it’s Rockin’ John. For over 43 years, […]

99ers “Bang It Out” at Iconic Willy St Music Festival

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The 99ers plug it in and turn it up at 4:40 pm this Sunday on WORT’s Underground Stage. The 99ers are here to show off their philosophy: “BANG IT OUT, KEEP IT SHORT & NO MESSING ABOUT!!” For insight into their debut appearance in Madison, tune in to I Like It Like That on WORT with […]

And The Winner Is…

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The 2017 Madison Area Music Association awards were on Sunday June 18 and your favorite community radio station took home two trophies! WORT won Best Local Radio Station and our very own Rockin’ John McDonald won Best Local Music Radio Personality. We want to extend a special thank you to the voters who supported us […]

Rockin’ John Wins Making A Difference Award!

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In case you missed the TV segment, on-air mentions and social media features, last Saturday night a big fan of I Like It Like That stopped down to the station to do some live filming and chat with WORT’s own Rockin’ John. He also surprised John by giving him this month’s “Making a Difference” award […]

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