The Perrilles Project was formed by jazz musicians who met while attending NIU School of Music. Check out their live set, recorded at The House Cafe in DeKalb, as well as an interview with drummer and bandleader Paul Perrilles. Find out more about The Perrilles Project at their Facebook page and check out their EP on Bandcamp .

Katie Belle & The Belle Rangers perform live at Uptown Grill in LaSalle, IL.

Katie Belle & The Belle Rangers perform live at Uptown Grill in LaSalle, IL. Katie Belle & The Belle Rangers (or KBBR) is a roots-rock band whose big sound is making them heard across Illinois. Find out more about the band at their website and Facebook page.

Sessions from Studio A - Rodrigo Villanueva Quartet

Sessions from Studio A - Rodrigo Villanueva Quartet Rodrigo Villanueva and his band, comprised of NIU students and faculty, performed during our Listener Appreciation Night here in Studio A. You can find more from Rodrigo at his website and Facebook page.

The Darling Suns perform "Wash Your Blues Away" in WNIJ's Studio A.

The Darling Suns perform "Wash Your Blues Away" in WNIJ's Studio A. An indie band from the Chicago area, The Darling Suns recently released their debut EP in 2018 and show no signs of slowing down. Hear their full performance and interview on this week's Sessions from Studio A. Find out more about The Darling Suns on their website and Facebook page.

Eddie B. Smooth performs "Sneaky" in WNIJ's Studio.

Eddie B. Smooth performs "Sneaky" in WNIJ's Studio. Smooth jazz group Eddie B. Smooth recently joined us in Studio A. Hear them play some slow, soulful tunes as well as some upbeat covers of a few jazz standards. Find out more about Eddie B. Smooth on Facebook and Reverbnation .

Raye Zaragoza took time out of her busy tour schedule to perform some songs live with us in WNIJ's Studio A.