Author: WSLR Author

“Once you get bitten by the bug in local politics, you have a hard time letting it go.” A self-labeled “mama bear,” Cathy Antunes first dove into local politics in 2008, when plans for the Boston Red Sox to move their spring training location to Sarasota risked kicking kids, her own son included, off of […]

Passionate, thoughtful and deeply reverent to music in its many forms, Brian Jones of “Jazz and More” opens up about the universal significance of musical connection and how he incorporates love into every second of his program. After moving to Sarasota in the summer of 2019, Brian Jones and his wife happened to attend a […]

Sheila Jane promotes her vision for indie listening and explores beyond the mainstream on “INDIE-licious.” “Something you won’t hear on regular radio” Longtime lover of music that breaches the mainstream, Sheila Jane has been curating happiness on WSLR’s program “INDIE-licious” for more than 10 years. Every other Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. on 96.5 […]

Rob Demperio details his unique music taste and inspiration for the bizarre world of “Lumpytunes.”  “If it irritates, it airs.” When asked how he curates the wacky sets that air on WSLR’s “Lumpytunes,” host Rob Demperio explains, “We grind the people up and we put them in the radio.” Don’t let that scare you off, […]

It’s been a rough week… a rough few months… A rough year… a rough– Let’s stop there. Tonight The Musician’s Son is here to help guide you through the Dark Times. Literally, it’s late. Yet again, we’ve got a mix of Jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Ambient to help meditate on what’s happening in our lives. […]

Midnight Music Meditations (Previously Midnight Music Education***changed name due to relevancy) – June 4th, 2022 “Starting June with a Tropical Storm” We’ve got a dope mix of hip-hop and jazz for you tonight. Featuring artists like Anderson .Paak, SZA, Kool & The Gang, Jack Wilkins, Lonnie Liston Smith and more. Tonight we highlight a couple […]