Activism, Local and New

DSC_0001On the show today we have an interesting mix of powerful songs, local music and new music! We have brand new music from BRAT CURSEMike GaleCharlie Jackson and the Heartland RailwayThe Paint SplatsShrugThe Typical JohnsonsMike Bankhead MusicTrue lies and Age Nowhere!

We also have some inspiring political activism courtesy of Iggy And The StoogesIron & WineChuck Prophet OfficialThe ClashThe Sex PistolsThe RamonesHusker Du (band) and The Skids!

We also have tunes from The Story ChangesSeth Canan & The CarriersnovenaDavid PayneSadboxSmug BrothersGretchen’s WheelCage The ElephantTrees & Wells MusicThe Boxcar SuiteDementia PrecoxGuided By Voices and several songs from Steve Makofka!

Speaking of the talented and kind Mr. Makofka — he is our guest this week to talk about his activism and the work he has been doing on strengthening families! So, 3-6pm on WUDR for Your Tuesday Afternoon Alternative!

Steve Makofka returns to YTAA to Discuss Strong Families

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Steve Makofka returns to YTAA to Discuss Strong Families

Steve Makofka in StudioSteve Makofka is not just an amazing musician involved in Kindie, Klezmer and Irish music. He is an inspiring teacher, author and communications facilitator. Steve is a Certified Family Life Educator and a member of the National Council on Family Relations. For some time now he has been involved in a critical project through Family Dynamics to provide education and resources to organizations that help build supportive families. Steve joins Dr. J to talk about all of these important projects!

Join Dr. J as he welcomes Steve Makofka back to the studio. Listen at 99.5 & 98.1fm or online at wudr.udayton.edu

Steve Makofka and The Turtle Chasers!

Dayton musician and all around decent fella, Steve Makofka joined Dr. J in the studio to talk about his latest project a very cool “K-Indie” album called ‘Bring The Kids!’  The album is available on all of the online retailers and from Steve’s website, stevemakofka.com.  You can listen to the new record on Spotify! or Music Releases or get the album on CDBaby or Amazon!  Steve was a great guest who shared his experience making the record produced by himself, Patrick Himes and Todd the Fox at Reel Love Studios in Dayton, Ohio.  Several Dayton area musicians most notably Todd the Fox, Victoria Harper and Alan Frasier – who often perform as the Todd the Fox trio!

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