Programmer Profile

Rizzo

The Show

My mood on a given day will be reflective of the types of songs I pick and their messages

About Rizzo

Rizzo...a lesser known muppet who loves Pizza. My real name is Brian. The pic is from Knopfler at Meadowbrook in 06'. Although I can't pick 100% of the songs to fit current themes in my life, I try to play songs that describe the human condition...fortunately, they are just about as common as love songs...my hope is that some of you listeners are feeling similarly on the day of my show. Since I'm not a musician, piecing together a good show that fits how I'm doing is how I express my art in music. For me, the magic of music is in the timing. If you hear just the right song at just the right time...goosebumps or tears...every time Of our five genres, my order of preference is: Rock-Folk-Blues-Jazz-Worldbeat What I like best within each WYCE genre in one line Rock-The best rock songs can turn your day around and they make life better Folk-Forget tone...it has to be sung and played with conviction Blues-I like country blues best...simple, pure...like lemonade Jazz-Horns are what I tend to like...horns that sound like a party Worldbeat-Drums mean more in most cultures...I try to show why Usually, I do shows from midnight to 3AM,so I generally try to play tunes that will keep us awake. I enjoy taking your requests and try to be prompt in getting them on, so feel free to call in at (616)742-WYCE.

Favorite Albums

Rock-Ryan Adams,Grateful Dead,Widespread Panic,Wilco,My Morning Jacket,Derek Trucks,Los Lobos Folk-Patti Griffin,Beth Orton,Tom Waits,Bob Dylan,David Grisman, Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyer, Tracy Chapman Blues-Keb Mo',Katie Webster,Etta James,Albert King,Corey Harris, Taj Mahal, Bo Diddley,Eric Bibb,Aretha Franklin Jazz-Dr.John,MMW,Alyson Brown,Ron Levy,Eva Cassidy,Nina Simone Worldbeat-Ottmar Liebert,Rodrigo y Gabriela, All of the Marleys, Mickey Hart

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