Joey Spehar

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Morning Host at WYEP-FM (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Anne Feeney

Apr 28, 2024 | wyep.org | Joey Spehar

Our Pittsburgh Artist of the Week is Anne Feeney. Sometimes it takes a while to find your calling. Legendary Pittsburgh musician and activist Anne Feeney worked as a lawyer for over a decade before deciding that she could make a bigger impact in the world through music. Her songs have been sung by activists all over the world and her anthem for civil disobedience, "Have You Been to Jail for Justice?" was even recorded by Peter, Paul, and Mary.
Pittsburgh's Joe Grushecky tunes featured in new musical

Feb 19, 2024 | wyep.org | Joey Spehar

Pittsburgh rocker Joe Grushecky has had his music on a lot of stages over the years, but his songs will soon be heard in a new way: as part of a theater musical. “There's a playwright from San Diego named Jon Rosenberg,” Grushecky relayed to WYEP recently, “and he fashioned a play using the inspiration of my songs, and the characters of my songs, and the storylines of my songs.”The production is called "East Carson Street," named after his 2009 song and album.
Pittsburgh's 2023 Artist of the Year: Animal Scream

Dec 8, 2023 | wyep.org | Joey Spehar |Katie Blackley

December 8, 2023 By Joey SpeharYou know how sometimes you get that certain kind of discomfort that alternates between being really fun and actually terrifying? I felt that way this summer when I took a trip to Colorado and spent the afternoon at an immersive psychedelic art museum called Meow Wolf. Imagine stepping into a room that makes you feel like you’ve been transported to another dimension. You walk through the next door and you’ve been sucked up into the world of your favorite movie.
PGH Artist of the Week: Art Blakey

Nov 20, 2023 | wyep.org | Joey Spehar |Patrick Doyle

November 20, 2023 Week of November 20th, 2023 – November 26th, 2023by Joey SpeharThe legendary jazz drummer and bandleader was born and raised in the Hill District at the beginning of the 20th century. Blakey’s early life was not easy and by seventh grade, he was playing the piano to pay the bills while learning how to lead a band.
PGH Artist of the Week: Alan Getto

Nov 12, 2023 | wyep.org | Joey Spehar

November 13, 2023 Week of November 13th, 2023 – November 19th, 2023by Joey SpeharAlan Getto is a crafty and creative Pittsburgh songwriter who captures the best of indie folk and Americana in his music. The creative part is obvious when you hear Alan sing and play, but the craftiness may not be immediately apparent until you consider the fact that he built his own guitar! Alan’s new song “Baby, Be My Baby” is carefree and happy-go-lucky because we don’t have to think hard all the time, ya know?
PGH Artist of the Week: Paging Doctor Moon

Nov 5, 2023 | wyep.org | Joey Spehar

November 6, 2023 Week of November 6th, 2023 – November 12th, 2023by Joey SpeharPaging Doctor Moon is a project from singer and guitarist Kirsten Heibert that has expanded over the last couple years, culminating in a full sound that takes elements from each of the members’ musical backgrounds. The new song “Scars” is all about self-examination and learning to forgive, love, become vulnerable once again. Kirsten Heibert recently spoke with WYEP’s Joey Spehar.
PGH Artist of the Week: Feralcat and the Wild

Oct 29, 2023 | wyep.org | Joey Spehar

October 30, 2023 Week of October 30th, 2023 – November 5th, 2023by Joey SpeharFronted by saxophonist f3ralcat, this band’s music is adventurous, heavy, and intentional, breaking barriers, melting faces, and stirring those who experience it to dance. The song “Dancetron” is featured on the multimedia project Disassembly and cheekily ponders the question – Do androids dream of dance? f3ralcat recently spoke with WYEP’s Joey Spehar.
PGH Artist of the Week: Julia Norah

Oct 22, 2023 | wyep.org | Joey Spehar

October 23, 2023 Week of October 23rd, 2023 -October 29th, 2023by Joey SpeharJulia Norah is a Pittsburgh-based singer-songwriter specializing in crafting warm musical textures with introspective and inspirational lyrics. Her new song “Step Outside” is therapy for those of us who sometimes struggle with taking risks and being ourselves. Julia recently spoke with WYEP’s Joey Spehar. This conversation may be lightly edited for content, clarity, or length. What’s your musical history up to this point?
PGH Artist of the Week: NASH.V.ILL

Oct 16, 2023 | wyep.org | Byron Nash |Joey Spehar

October 16, 2023 Week of October 16th, 2023 -October 22nd, 2023by Joey SpeharNASH.V.ILL is a hard-rockin’ funk and soul band fronted by singer Jacquea Mae and guitarist Byron Nash who describes their vibe as “P-Funk meets Aretha Franklin at a Jimi Hendrix concert while listening to Black Sabbath on the way to the show.” Their new song “Sister” is a personal song Byron wrote about a time he and his sister were having a hard time connecting. Byron Nash recently spoke with WYEP’s Joey Spehar.
PGH Artist of the Week: Chariot Fade

Oct 8, 2023 | wyep.org | Joey Spehar

October 9, 2023 Week of October 9th, 2023 -October 15th, 2023by Joey SpeharChariot Fade is a project from longtime Pittsburgh musicians Jonathan Chamberlain and Jesse Ley who you may remember from the beloved Pittsburgh band delicious pastries. Chariot Fade fuse psych-pop with loops, samples, and synths, blurring traditional musical boundaries. Their new song “Time So Thin” explores time as a tangible, finite resource. Jonathan and Jesse recently spoke with WYEP’s Joey Spehar.