Turning people onto new music by both new and established artists one song at a time. Supporting Knoxville's great local music scene and providing variety on your radio dial. Basically just keepin' it real. Consultants? We don't need no stinkin' consultants!
Music
Modern rock, local musicians, classic alternatives, hip hop, reggae, electronic dance music, Americana, and everything in between. We especially dig our specialty shows as well as live in-studio performances by musicians we play.
If you would like WUTK to listen your CD for air-play consideration, please send it to the following address:
WUTK Music Dept.
P-103 Andy Holt Tower
University Of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-0333
We accept all music genres!!! If you are a local, national, or global musician and want your music to be heard on 90.3 The Rock, feel free to send a copy of your CD to the above address. Our music department will gladly listen to it and consider it for air-play on WUTK. Thank you!
About me:
Welcome to the WUTK Myspace page! Click on the link below to listen to us over the net with real player or real alternative. We will be posting charts/playlists on here as well as on our website. Feel free to send us a message or leave a comment...let us know what songs you dig, what you love about 90.3 The Rock, what you hate, or just give us a shout. Thanks for listening, and check out the info below to find out more about our specialty shows and times!
Info and times regarding The Rock's SPECIALTY SHOWS:
Keep in mind that shows beginning at midnight are listed on the technical day, not as late night on the previous night. For example, "Other Music" is a Sunday night/Monday morning show. You get the picture.
MONDAY
8PM - 10PM: "The Indie Aisle" hosted by Keven & Carey. Featuring the best in independent music including lo-fi, shoegaze, post-rock, noise rock, twee pop, and much more!
10PM - 1AM: "The Funeral Directory" hosted by the Doom Trooper. Features the most brutal metal you will hear in Knoxville for your headbanging delight. Show has been on the air for seven years! Club Catalyst 125 E. Jackson Ave. Home of Metal Madness, Live Metal on Wednesday Nights, The Official College Night on Thursday Nights, and other genres on other nights. www.myspace.com/clubcatalystknoxville
TUESDAY
8PM - 10PM: "Locals Only" hosted by Carey & Lauren with help from Matt Woods and Jon Worley. Local music from past and present with live performances in the studio, ticket/CD giveaways, and more! Sponsored by 4620 Reinvented at 4620-A Kingston Pike featuring live music of all genres on selected nights, and Industry Dance Night on Thursdays www.myspace.com/4620jazzclub
10PM - 1AM: "Fire On The Mountain" hosted by Graham & Franklin. Music from jam bands like Phish, Widespread Panic, The Dead, P-Groove, etc. Features exclusive live tracks, ticket giveaways, jam band info, and more! Sponsored by the Sunspot.
WEDNESDAY
8PM - 10PM: "Ya'll-Ternative" hosted by Annie Rich and crew. Features the best in contemporary and classic Americana and roots music. Sponsored by Bliss on Market Square.
10PM - 12AM: "For Those About To Rock" hosted by Ian, Tess, & crew. Classic rock tunes that you don't normally hear on commercial classic rock radio. Sponsored by Lost & Found Records.
THURSDAY
8PM - 10PM: "The Mothership" hosted by Chip Pennington & DJ Drew. The best in classic funk & old school rap! Sponsored by the Sunspot.
10PM - 1AM: "The Midnight Voyage" hosted by DJ Psychonaut. Featuring the best in psychedelic and experimental electronic music, including tunes you can groove to and some you can chill to. Find out more online here.
FRIDAY
8PM - 10PM: "The Funhouse" hosted by Derek & Rob. Really cool tunes, talk, and more. It's the perfect way to get your weekend started. “Live funhouse” shows take place at Barley’s once per month! Sponsored by Barley's in the old city and Metro Pulse. Find out more online here.
10PM - 12AM: "The 80's Rock Off" hosted by Josh. Sponsored by Ray's ESG. Cool hits from the 80's. Your Requests, classic hits, underground, new wave, funk, pop, and more! Sponsored by RAY'S ESG
SATURDAY
8AM - 9AM: "E-Town" hosted by Nick Forester. Nationally syndicated show hosted by featuring live performances by world-famous bands and musicians. Also features the weekly E-Achievement award!
9AM - 11AM: "Acoustic Cafe" hosted by Rob Reinhart. Nationally syndicated show featuring exclusive acoustic performances, new tunes, and interviews by some of today's most popular musicians, singer-songwriters, and more. Sponsored by The Book Eddy.
5PM - 8PM: "Feature Creature" hosted by DJ Drew. Giving you a sneak peak of the live music happening in the Knoxville area. Highlights WUTK's weekly top added new releases, as well as the ten most popular discs on WUTK each week. Ticket giveaways, artist interviews, and more!
8PM - 9PM: "E-Town" hosted by Nick Forester. Nationally syndicated show hosted by featuring live performances by world-famous bands and musicians. Also features the weekly E-Achievement award! Sponsored by Cat's Music.
9PM - 12AM: "Edutainment Hip Hop Show" hosted by B.T. & Drop Knowledge. Features indie, underground, and old school hip hop mixed live in the studio, with live deejay battles, local hip hop news and more. Sponsored by BAR KNOXVILLE located at 1820 Cumberland Ave. on the UT Strip * www.barknoxville.com
SUNDAY
12AM - 3AM: "The Urban Jungle" hosted by DJ Bobby Dove. Featuring the best in electronic dance music, hip hop, and more for all the late night partiers.
8AM - 10AM: "Listen In" Nationally syndicated show hosted by Frank Jenks, featuring music from U2, Pearl Jam, MXPX, Thrice, and more, mixing a positive message with the music through interviews, etc.
10AM - 12PM: "The Hubert Smith Radio Show" Public affairs program dealing with local and University of Tennessee issues. Interviews with local officials and others, viewer phone calls, and some great music.
8PM - 10PM: "Simmer Down" hosted by DJ Matt. Reggae, dub, ska & dancehall! Hear Bob Marley & The Wailers at 9! Featuring ticket and CD giveaways and more.
10PM - 12AM: "The Future Sound Underground" hosted by Paul Davis. Electro, psychedelic, and alternative dance music, rare remixes & more!
AND Monday - Friday
7PM - 8PM: "Rock Solid Sports" hosted by Tyler, Jackie + crew. Broadcasting live every Thursday from Cool Beans during the fall and spring semesters. Check out their myspace page! The only sports talk show with a home field advantage when it comes to UT athletics! Aired live on UTTV (Comcast channel 194, Campus channel 65) every Monday, as well as the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Find out more online here.
Check out WUTK on TV: "The Rock-Unplugged," featured on UTTV (Comcast channel 194, Campus channel 65) Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays from 9:00 - 9:30 PM!!!
The Rock Staff:
- General Manager & Programming Director: Benny Smith - bsmith60@utk.edu
- Sales/Promotions Director: Dina Taher
- Underwriting Program Director: Kendylle Cobb - kcobb1@utk.edu, wutksales@utk.edu. 865-974-1120.
- Music Director: Brian Coakley
- Assistant Music Director: Katie Cauthen
- Music Department Staff: Matt Miller, Carey Hodges, Lauren Garner, Joey Everett, Brittney Bryant, Josh Formont
- RPM (Electronic/Dance) Director: Brian Coakley
- Loud Rock Director: Lee Troupe - lee.troupe@gmail.com
- Hip Hop Director: B.T.
- World/Reggae Director: Matt Miller
- Sports Directors: Tyler Carr & Jackie Clowers
Please contact one of the Music Department Staff concerning any music submissions, interviews, etc. The Music Department contact number is (865)974-2229, and the main Music Department e-mail address is wutkmusic@utk.edu.
Music Department office hours for Summer 2009 are as follows:
Gun Slinger debuts their new songs and new drummer at 4620 Reinvented this Saturday, November 7th! Come party with Mindset Defect, After Elvis and Gun Slinger! Support local bands. Rock the night out at the hottest venue on the Pike! 4620 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Help Cutthroat Shamrock get sponsored by Magic Hat Brewery!!! How It Works Bands can enter their music until October 31st. Then Magic Hat will brood over beers and bands to select 10 finalists. Go to the site before October 31st and leave a comment under our bio which will help us move up to the 10 finalist. Make sure to put it under Cutthroat Shamrock Sevierville TN. From November 10th to November 30th, it's up to YOU to vote for the winner! If we get the sponsorship it will help us get to your town easier and faster!!! We would like to thank those of you who have already left comments so far!!! CHEERS!!!! www.magichat.net www.myspace.com/cutthroatshamrock www.facebook.com/cutthroatshamrock
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