Generation Magazine

By Joshua Bach
Associate Editor

Most people could name a few of the radio stations in Buffalo, but 88.7 WBFO doesn’t often roll off the tongue – leaving many missing out. WBFO, a National Public Radio Affiliate located on South Campus, and winner of many national broadcasting awards, has tremendous programming that everyone can enjoy.

WBFO strives to keep everyone connected and to bring local contemporary music to its listeners. The station’s “Nighttime On the Border” programming combines the essence of radio with the thrill of a live concert series. Its free concert series on Wednesday nights highlights musically talented individuals or groups that are active in the community. Potential performers submit a “résumé” listing their past performances, along with a sample of their music. The show is then broadcast live-to-air on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. from Allen Hall.

The “On the Border” Wednesday night program is made possible by grant funding that, in these economic times, is hard to come by. According to Dee Adams, talent producer for WBFO, the program will come to a close on Feb. 17. These final performances are a must-see to witness the amazing accomplishments of not only local talents in Buffalo, but public broadcasting, an often forgotten treasure. Every other night during the week at 8 p.m., “Nighttime On the Border” spotlights a different aspect or genre of music, each infused with all that is Buffalo, highlighting the intricate diversity and talent that has come to define Buffalo.

Mike “Bubba” McKay joins listeners on Mondays for Americana Music, showcasing the best country and rocks. Tuesdays with Critt’s Juke Joint puts a twist on jazz by mixing some of the greatest musicians with the unmatchable sounds of the Buffalo scene. Every other Tuesday, Tod Kniazuk brings the tunes of New Orleans to the heart of the city with the Big Easy in Buffalo.

Wednesday nights’ “On the Border” lead into Thursdays, when listeners can get the best pop and rock, as well as folk, rock, jamband, bluegrass, punk, world, and jazz with Jon Topper. It’s a little bit of everything. Friday is Workers’ Playtime with Govindan Kartha. Kartha, a native of Buffalo and founder of New World Record, guides you step by step through the theme of the week using songs, lyrics and history.

WBFO presents:

Jan. 13 – A special show featuring Image Urban Arts (hip-hop) and Grace Stumburg. The show will focus on music in schools. The Image Urban Arts is an after-school program committed to educating youth on all aspects of the arts (songwriting, business and production).
Jan. 20 – Joelle Labert & Friends (country)
Jan. 27 – Latin Jazz Project. The Latin Jazz Project has successfully integrated the music of Puerto Rican and Afro-Cuban heritages into American life.
Feb. 10 – Mojo Mergler Band (funk)
Feb. 17 – Cathy Carfagna (piano-based pop)

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