Playtime with WC Turck

Helter Skelter with WC Turck from 2015 on Que4Radio in Chicago

Why I was called the "most dangerous voice on the Left." A fun, energy-saturated show on independent Que 4 Radio, que4.org. With Thomas Bottoms and Darren Marshall

Music and Memories with Blues Legend Joe Louis Walker and Special Guest The Guitarslinger Andy Watts

Visit Joe's website at joelouiswalker.com
To learn more about Andy Watts visit www.andywattsguitarslinger.com 
Shirley King’s great album, Blues for a King is available at shirleyking.bandcamp.com
Hey Nonny is located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Visit www.heynonny.com

Lorelei McBroom and The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Los Angeles singer/songwriter Lorelei McBroom has shared the stage with some Rock n Roll greats, Mick Jagger, Billy Idol, Chris Isaak and Rod Stewart, and I am only skimming the surface. She toured with Pink Floyd, as well as appearing in Pink Floyd’s original music videos for “The Dogs of War”, “On The Turning Away” and also in the concert film “Pink Floyd Live in Venice”.
I’d say that makes her more than qualified for The Australian Pink Floyd show, www.aussiefloyd.com, the preeminent Floyd tribute band currently touring the US and Canada. On September 7, 2022 the band comes to Ravinia in suburban Chicago for a 7pm show, see www.ravinia.org.
Also visit Lorelei's website at Lorelei McBroom Home Page 
and, mcbroomsisters.com. And a link to see Lorelei perform live on stage with The Rolling Stones, visit Lorelei McBroom sings Gimme Shelter - YouTube

A Candid Conversation with R & B legend Danny Boy Steward

WC Turck caught up with R & B legend Danny Boy Steward by phone on tour and talked about his debut album It's About Time, featuring production by DJ Quik and DeVante Swing, his work with Tupac Shakur and Danny Boy’s powerful new autobiography, Stranded on Death Row.
Plus, we hear his just released single, Done Me Wrong.
Hear more of Danny Boy Steward on Soundcloud
Keep up with the latest on tour dates and more at www.instagram.com/dannyboysteward/
Order Stranded on Death Row on Amazon.
Oh, Danny Boy’s Restaurant is opening soon at 1247 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL
And links to Love Against Suicide.org
https://loveagainstsuicide.tumblr.com
www.facebook.com/Love-against-suicide-foundation
The Toll Free suicide.org prevention hotline is: 1-800-273-8255
For Life Threatening Emergencies, dial: 911
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Wherever I’m At: An Anthology of Chicago Poetry

On this episode of playtime, Wherever I’m At: A comprehensive and historic Anthology of Chicago Poetry. We hear from Wherever I’m At editor Donald G. Evans, artist Mary Livoni and writer, filmmaker and educator Rey Andujar. Plus, featured Indie artists Crown Vic Royal and AJ Rosales. With your host, WC Turck
Wherever I’m At: An Anthology of Chicago Poetry is available at Amazon.com
More about Donald G. Evans at donaldgevans.com
Find out more about Mary’s groundbreaking work at marylivoni.com, and about her film project featuring a work by Stuart Dybek at www.apprentice2021.com
A link to Rey Andujar’s books and film on Amazon.com
Our featured artists were Crown Vic Royal. Their music is available at crownvicroyal.bandcamp.com,  and AJ Rosales at ajrosales.com
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My Journey of Recovery

WC Turck describes a recent health crisis and what that means for his Art. Plus, music by Ray Grant. Visit RayGrantChicago.com.
For resources about stroke, including the warning signs, visit The American Stroke Association at stroke.org

Pressing Through to My Purpose with Nia Nicole

Empowered by the pandemic, Nia Nicole put pen to pad for her debut book, PRESSING THROUGH TO MY PURPOSE. Nia Nicole has over 17 years as an educator and holds a Masters’ degree in education from Chicago’s Loyola University. For the religious, this is Nia’s journey to discover her purpose through her faith. For the non-religious, don’t be swayed. Nia’s journey is just as powerful and just as purposeful
For every book purchased, Nia Nicole will be donating 10% of sales to continue to provide school, art supplies and scholarships to further students' education.You can purchase Nia Nicole's Pressing Through To My Purpose at Amazon and at  NiaNicolePTTMP.com.
For more on Nia’s not-for-profit We Build Up Inc visit  NiaNicolePTTMP.com and on Instagram.
Our featured artists were Levi Stress and Reggie Smokez.
Check out Levi Stress on Youtube, Amazon and Apple Music and on Soundcloud.
Find Reggie Smokez at Spotify, Instagram and Youtube.
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The Art of Your Creative Possible with Victoria Reeves and DJ JP GUNNZ

A short time back I attended a storytelling event at O’Shaughnessy’s Bar and Grill on Chicago’s Northside. Seated at a bar table was one of the most creative couples I have ever met, Victoria Reeves and DJ JP GUNNZ. Victoria and JP GUNNZ are both Teaching Artists (Johnny @ Street Level/Urban Gateways and Bach to Rock teaching about DJ Skills/Turntablism/Mixing/Scratching) His website is http://www.jpgunnz.com, and Victoria @ Creative Tribe Dojo (an ongoing virtual series and CommUnity she created) teaching about innovation, invention, how to ignite/sustain your Creative Spark, Creative Entrepreneurship . Find her at http://www.creativetribedojo.com, and at www.visioncareercoaching.com. Her Youtube podcast channel is The Victoria Reeves Show.

The Fine Art of Quilting with Colleen Story

In Colonial America, Quilt making was common throughout the late 17th century and the early part of the 18th century, with quilts becoming decorative items that displayed the fine needlework of the maker. In the lead up to the Civil War quilting was used as a means to raise funds for the abolitionist movement.
Colleen Story’s handmade Fine Art Quilts reflect the natural wonders of her native Montana, replete with organic floral motifs and palettes inspired by such divergent artists as Claude Monet and Mark Rothko. Her quilts appear in the film, Larry McMurtry’s Return to Lonesome Dove. Colleen’s work has been exhibited in galleries and coffee shops throughout Montana, Illinois, California, and as far away as Prague in the Czech Republic. Colleen Story has also worked as a wardrobe assistant on films and for photographer David Yarrow. Colleen’s website is lifeasquilt.com. Find LifeasQuilt on Etsy. 
Our featured Indy Artist is Peter Joly. Find Peter's music at Bandcamp.com 

Film, Faith and The Mulligan with Director Michael O. Sajbel

Director, Writer, Producer and Golfer discusses his film repertoire, the artistic heart of Wisconsin faith in film and his new film, The Mulligan. The Mulligan opens in select theaters nationwide April 18th and 19th, 2022. The website is The Mulligan movie.com . 
Our featured Indie Artist, Rascal Martinez is a Nebraska singer/songwriter. Rascal channels a spirit with a fresh yet familiar and resonant style. Think David Gray meets Johnny Cash on the wide open fields of America’s heartland. The website is www.rascalmartinez.com. Rascal’s latest single is dedicated to his newlywed, Terra Belle Martinez. Who says romance is dead? From Rascal Martinez, the song is titled Her.