LOCAL LIVE: The Spatulas

LOCAL LIVE: Cattle Cult

On February 23rd, we welcomed Cattle Cult into the Local Live Lounge — and yeah, their sound is as wild as it sounds. Imagine if Tammy Wynette and Fugazi somehow collided — that’s the entry point. From there, it turns into their own cowpoke–cowfolk–cowpunk thing that completely took over the room. Big thanks to them for bringing that energy into the studio. Enjoy this super fun session! Host: Nicki Seven Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Session Engineers: Silver Coulter, Alex Hammel, Eli Alvis Post Production: Chama Henry

LOCAL LIVE: The Spatulas

On February 9, we had a great night in the studio with The Spatulas. Their new single “Flowers” dropped the same week as the session, and they gave us a strong preview of what’s ahead as they gear up for the release of their album A Blue Dot this May. You can catch them live at Blockhouse Bar on April 18, and in the meantime, we’re happy to officially welcome The Spatulas to Bloomington — their new home! Host: Nicki Seven Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Session Engineers: Silver Coulter, Richard Jermain, Sara Raines & Eli Alvis Post Production: Chama Henry

LOCAL LIVE: Griffy

On 2/2/26 Local Live was proud to welcome Griffy for a truly special session — the first Local Live in our newly renovated studio! It felt especially right to have Griffy help break the room in, given their long and ongoing history with WFHB. They first performed live on WFHB back in 1993, broadcasting from the old cinder block building by our tower on Radio Ridge, and have returned many times over the years since. This session marked both a new chapter for the studio and a continuation of a relationship that goes way back. Griffy stripped it down for us, giving us a rare acoustic set and having a wonderful chat with host Nicki Seven.  Don’t miss this special session. Host: Nicki Seven Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Session Engineers: Silver Coulter, Richard Jermain, Sara Raines & Frank Sandilippo Post Production: Chama Henry

LOCAL LIVE: Sound Weasel

A big Local Live thanks to Sound Weasel for kicking off the 2026 season on January 12 with great music and the shenanigans we’ve come to know and love (we’re all weasels, right?). The session featured songs from their self-titled album, brand new material, and a standout Dylan cover, all sounding right at home in the studio.  Give this one a listen — it’s a fun way to start the year. Host: Steve Philbeck Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Session Engineers: Richard Jermain & Sara Raines Post Production: Chama Henry [https://wfhb.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/wordpress-photo-template-for-live-sessions-93.png]

LOCAL LIVE: Spaghetti Midwestern

A big Local Live thanks to Spaghetti Midwestern for putting a wrap on the 2025 Local Live season! They brought the goods — cowpunk, spunk, and some seriously purrfect fashion — and sent us out on a high note. Do yourself a favor and check out this session. It’s a fun one. Host: Nicki Seven Coordinating Producer: Nicki Seven Session Engineers: Alex Hammel and Sara Raines Post Production: Chama Henry