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The WNIJ Blues

Settle in for the weekend with 9 hours of dedicated blues programming every Friday and Saturday. Guided by three expert hosts, we’re spinning everything from legendary roots to modern electric innovators. Dive into the music, check out recent playlists, and stream our on-demand archives below.

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Friday Night Blues

Shake off the work week and get your Friday night rolling. Tune in from 9:00 PM to Midnight as Larry Ubben brings you a high-energy mix of legendary blues cuts and modern artists to start the weekend right.

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Saturday Blues

Keep the groove alive all day long with David "Chainsaw" Rosik. Tune in every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a deep dive into the artists and essential tracks that define the blues, from rare acoustic gems to familiar festival favorites.

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Saturday Night Blues

Join David James for your perfect late-night soundtrack. Tune in Saturday nights from 9:00 PM to Midnight and settle in for an evening of gritty, soulful, and hard-hitting blues, featuring legendary live performances and modern studio masterpieces.

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