On Friday Oct. 2nd WMUL will go bigger, and better with it’s College Radio Day celebration by hosting a night of local music at Huntington’s V Club. The theme of the international event is “Your Authentic Guide To The Next Generation Of Music,” and will feature performances by Charleston’s Qiet (who have previously been on a College Radio Day CD compilation), Huntington’s Of The Dell, and Charleston’s Letters, in an eclectic night of music to represent the diverse West Virginia scene.
About the Bands:
Qiet is the culmination of this wild and wondrous world, infused with every culture on the planet and refined in the mountains of West Virginia. “Our songs radiate an undeniable energy, passionate lyrics and humor dark as coal. A balance of high-energy chaos and perfect order, Qiet’s visceral performances will keep you dancing long after the concert’s over. Combining the elegant excesses of 1920’s jazz with the unpredictability of pure punk rock, what results is not just a show — it is an experience.”
Of the Dell is known for its covers of classic rock hits, but have been adding original music to their repertoire after gaining a quick following throughout the Huntington area.
Letters is a four piece rock band from Charleston, WV, taking influence from acts such as Fall Out Boy, Foo Fighters, and Weezer.
What is College Radio Day?
The aim of College Radio Day is to raise a greater, national awareness of the many college and high school radio stations that operate in the USA by encouraging people who would not normally listen to college radio to do so on this day. It is hoped that those people who do tune in like what they hear and become regular listeners. The organizers of College Radio Day believe that college radio is one of the last remaining bastions of creative radio programming, free from the constrictions of having to be commercially viable, and a place where those involved in its programming believe passionately in its mission. College radio is the only free live medium brave enough to play unsigned, local, and independent artists on a regular basis. Indeed, many famous and successful bands today, owe their initial break to being played on college radio. Put simply, college radio is an important part of the media landscape because of its unique and fearless programming.