© 2024 WFIT
Public Radio for the Space Coast
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Celebrate The Fourth Of July With WFIT

Celebrate the Fourth of July with some fantastic music specials on WFIT.

10 AM: PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND: THAT’S IT!

For over 50 years the Preservation Hall Jazz band has brought life to the sounds of New Orleans. In this one-hour special you will hear about the band and life in New Orleans with co-producer Jim James of My Morning Jacket.

11 AM: WILLIE NELSON: TRUE OUTLAW STORIES

Celebrating Willie Nelson 75th birthday this year, True Outlaw Stories features many of the hilarious episodes with The Family Band. Hear stories and songs hosted by country legend Rodney Crowell.

12 PM: JIMI HENDRIX: THE JIMI YOU NEVER KNEW

A spectacular two-hour special featuring the best of Jimi Hendrix’s recently released archival music and the musicians who are “experienced” by them. Interviews with Steve Winwood, Taj Mahal, ZZ Top, and more.

Originally from Boston, Todd Kennedy began volunteering at WFIT 89.5 FM in 1992 as a late night jazz DJ. In 1998 he was hired as Director of Operations and in 2004 he became Program Director until his retirement in 2022.