The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program, with Natalie Zhu, Artistic Director, Pam Hunter , Ex Director and Betsy Marcotte, President. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music that will be presented "virtually". This year the Festival will also air on WCRI. For more information you can go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org.

This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Stan Getz from his 1967 Verve recording titled "Sweet Rain".

In this week's WCRI's Kids Hour Jamie and Skylar learn about the life and music of the great German composer Felix Mendelssohn.

On WCRI's Festival Series this week we visit The Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. In 1989, trustees of the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, announced plans to honor the memory of Irving S. Gilmore, a local businessman and philanthropist, by creating some of the most unique and significant awards for pianists anywhere in the world and a biennial piano festival to celebrate keyboard music. For more information visit HERE

The subject of this week's program is the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do the third in a series about great American Artists. He'll talk about their very popular musicals and play selections from Oklahoma, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. For more information or comments about the show you can call (401) 294-9274, or email [email protected]

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This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Stan Getz with pianist Kenny Barron from their 1991 Verve recording titled "People Time" - (Disc 2)

In this week's WCRI's Kids Hour Jamie and Skylar play some patriotic music to celebrate the Fourth of July and list some fun facts about the good old USA!

In this weeks 95.9 Company Break program Mike talks with Brian Morrone, vice president of Ginger's Oil Company. Ginger's is more than just oil service! Ginger's is locally owned and operated and has been in business since 1943. They offer 24 hour services along with fuel delivery, heating service, a gas station and car wash, detailing and more. Call 401-596-4221 or visit www.gingersoil.com

On WCRI's Festival Series this week we visit The Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. In 1989, trustees of the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, announced plans to honor the memory of Irving S. Gilmore, a local businessman and philanthropist, by creating some of the most unique and significant awards for pianists anywhere in the world and a biennial piano festival to celebrate keyboard music. For more information visit HERE

This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Stan Getz with pianist Kenny Barron from their 1991 Verve recording titled "People Time" - (Disc 1)