If you’re ready to escape reality for a little while, we’ve got 89.7 tickets to paradise! The reggae tradition spans hundreds of years and has influenced countless musicians since its inception. Starting January 24th at 7 p.m., Paul Vetne brings that sound back to LCC Radio with The Positive Vibe Soundsystem. It’s a weekly excursion to the islands with a solid mix of reggae, ska, rocksteady, dub, Latin, and AfroBeat.. Lift your vibes with The Positive Vibe Soundsystem. And seriously, who couldn’t use some positive vibes these days?

Since WLNZ’s earliest days, jazz has always been a part of our lineup. Born in the south with its origins based in blues and ragtime, this improvisational based musical art form has gone from underground roots to worldwide love and acceptance. Its growth has created a number of subgenres like straight ahead, bop, Latin, and smooth jazz. Starting at 8 a.m. every Sunday, you can hear all these styles and more. Start the week on a "blue note" with LCC Radio and Sunday Morning Jazz.

Every week Jim Stone's Big Band Swing takes listeners on a two hour journey back in time where "swing Is king" and when "big band" meant BIG BAND! As a huge fan of swing music and old time radio, Jim has literally archived 1000s of exclusive interviews, live recordings, and nostalgic radio and television moments. He shares this expansive collection with listeners every week alongside the likes of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Count Basie, Louis Prima, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald. If it swings, it's on Big Band Swing!

In March of 2020, LCC Radio temporarily suspended its regular programming and we have been running our daily AAA format on a 24-7 basis. We are doing this to assure the safety of our employees, volunteers, and guests of the station. However, we are now working towards bringing back some of your favorite shows and will make announcements as they return. Visit us here at our website or check us out on Facebook and Twitter to keep posted on what shows will be returning. Thank you for listening.

Our Adult Album Alternative (AAA) format is for people who enjoy true variety in music. At a quick glance, AAA primarily walks the line between alternative and pop. However, LCC Radio's playlist spans decades and contains more genres than the average radio station. On any given day, you can hear blues, soul, rock, indie, electronica, country, hip hop, R&B, jazz, world beat and a lot more. Plus, as a part of our commitment to supporting the local music scene, we blend in a number of past and present musicians connected to Michigan.

It’s hard to put a definitive label on Acoustic Café’s music selections, any individual set could contain a bit of country, rock, blues, folk, or pop. Hosted by Rob Reinhart, the show was launched in the early 90's during the surge of “unplugged” music sessions that artists were producing. Acoustic Café often features live in-studio guests, giving listeners the opportunity to catch performances that can't be heard anywhere else. Based in Ann Arbor, LCC Radio is proud to feature Acoustic Café as a part our local and Michigan based programming.

The word angst is defined as “a feeling of dread or deep anxiety” but it takes on a whole new meaning when Otis Elle fires up ANGST! From Alice in Chains to The Sex Pistol and The Cramps to Nirvana; ANGST! is a high energy, wild ride fueled by classic and new punk, folk-punk, New Wave, 90's alt-rock, grunge, and some weird stuff (like Frank Zappa, Lawnmower Death, and 'Weird' Al Yankovic) thrown in just for the punk of it. Join us as we, in the words of the MC5, "Kick out the Jaaaams!" with ANGST!

Whether it be music, writing, visual arts, or just living your life as a work of art. Art of the Song is a radio program that explores universal truths common to all creative expression;, Program hosts, John Dillon and Viv Nesbitt, describe Art of the Song as a "creative coffeehouse" with the goal of "...expressing our creativity and thus our spiritual nature...through music and discussion about songwriting and the creative process...we are all creative and that it is not only possible, but imperative that each and all of us express our creative voices.”

Every week Jim Stone's Big Band Swing takes listeners on a two hour journey back in time where "swing Is king" and when "big band" meant BIG BAND! As a huge fan of swing music and old time radio, Jim has literally archived 1000s of exclusive interviews, live recordings, and nostalgic radio and television moments. He shares this expansive collection with listeners every week alongside the likes of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Count Basie, Louis Prima, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald. If it swings, it's on Big Band Swing!

Although the concept of the blues has remained the same since its inception, most forms of blues are open to endless interpretations, lyrically and musically. Join LCC Radio weeknights for The Blues Beat. It is a long running Capital City favorite that explores traditional blues to contemporary and classic R&B to neo-soul. You'll also find a diverse mix of blues variations including alt-rock, classic rock, country, hip hop, and jazz; all topped off with a blend of local flavor from blues artists connected to the Great Lakes State.

Steve Cushing's long-running radio program Blues Before Sunrise takes listeners back to the origins of the great American genre known as blues. His nationally syndicated and award-winning program focuses on vintage blues and R&B from a historical perspective. For decades, Steve has served as anchor of WBEZ's nationwide broadcast of the Chicago Blues Festival, performs frequently as a drummer, and has produced several recordings by Magic Slim, Lurrie Bell, and Smokey Smothers. It's a blues history lesson with Blues Before Sunrise.

It's been said that "without the blues there would be no rock". It's true, blues is the foundation of rock 'n' roll, but what happens when the two come together? That's what The BlueROCK is all about - blues that rocks out a bit harder and rock with a blues feel. Each week, host Daedalian Lowry uncovers hidden gems and well known favorites from Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Luther Allison, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, plus the new generation of performers like Alabama Shakes and J.D. McPherson.

The Capital Area Blues Society (CABS) has been dedicated to preserving the tradition of blues music in Mid-Michigan since 1995. As a nonprofit, CABS produces and coordinates a number of well known annual events such as Breaking Bread with the Blues, CABS Blues Brawl, Beale Street Sendoff, and along with MICA, the Michigan BluesFest. It only makes sense that Lansing's favorite blues preservation group would connect with the station playing more blues than anyone else on the radio dial.

Since 2001, 89.7FM has been proud to provide Mid-Michigan with the original Coffee Break Morning Show. The goal of the program; provide a platform for Lansing based organizations to "get the word out" about happenings within our community. On a monthly basis, the show hosts over 100 nonprofit organizations from the central Michigan region. On any given day, you can hear from breadth of community members such as authors, artists, musicians, teachers, community leaders, and politicians. Find out more at our Coffee Break webpage.

K-pop can be traced back to the early 90s, the term itself has been popularized since the 2000s. Although it generally indicates "popular music" within South Korea, the term is often used in a narrower sense to describe a modern form of South Korean pop that is influenced by styles and genres from around the world, such as experimental, jazz, hip hop, R&B, reggae, electronic dance, country, and classical on top of its traditional Korean music roots. Join host, Matthew Zak, for Daebak Korean Radio, an entire hour dedicated to the K-Pop genre.

Americana is a contemporary music genre that incorporates elements of American roots music styles, including country, roots-rock, folk, bluegrass, R&B and blues. Lansing-based musician, Jen Sygit expands on that concept with her show, Eclecticana. As the name would imply, Jen mixes a diverse group of musicians with Americana at the base. Plus, she keeps listeners posted on local festivals and concerts, new albums, and as a musician herself, she very often shares unique stories behinds the artists she plays.

Building better communities and creating environmental awareness through music, that’s the main goal of  eTown. Although the show is based out of Boulder, Colorado, the conversations and information shared revolve around subjects that are relative to Mid-Michigan (or any American community) as well. Every program is taped in front of a live audience and features performances from many of today's top musical artists. Beyond musicians, eTown also features a variety of guests including authors, activists, and politicians.

Sundays brings some international flavor to the WLNZ with Rosa’s Fiesta de Musica and Latino USA.  Each week kicks off with Latino USA, a news program featuring the information and news pertinent to the Latino community. Then, Rosa Martinez (a.k.a. The Rose) follows up with a healthy mix of tejano, ranchera, mariachi, cumbia, salsa, vallenato, and more. Although primarily based on the musical heritage of Mexico, The Rose also includes other branches connected to the Latin culture as well as regional musicians from the Great Lakes area..

In 2005, WLNZ began its popular Grand River Radio Concert Series, a monthly concert showcasing talented musicians from the Great Lakes region at unique venues around Lansing. Three years later, it became a weekly acoustic show and live broadcast known as the Grand River Radio Diner. Then in 2014, we reinvented the concept once again with the Grand River Studio Sessions, a visual-audio program that can be heard on LCC Radio and seen on LCC-TV.  Check out past seasons anytime on YouTube:   SEASON1   SEASON2   SEASON3

Take a walk along the shores of Michigan's Great Lakes, visit the lush pine forests or wander the streets of small town (or big city) America through the sounds of country music. Great Lakes Country features classic country, pop country, and country rock. And since country music stems from the world of folk music, we also blend in traditional folk, pop folk, blues, and some of Michigan's best singer-songwriters. No matter what you hear, each and every artist on Great Lakes Country can draw roots back to back to the Great Lakes State.

Here at LCC Radio, one of our goals is provide listeners with an ever evolving sound that spans from one side of the musical spectrum to the other. Join DJ K8 as she takes you to the outer limits of that spectrum with Halcyon Radio. An electronica drum and bass show that K8 describes as “lush and soulful”. Whether you're chilling at home or cruising down the highway, DJ K8 is bound keep your Saturday night soundtrack groove rolling with the ethereal vibes of drum and bass electronica.

Long time listeners of LCC Radio most likely can recall when we began as “Lansing’s Source for Jazz, Blues, & News”. Although our music base has expanded since then, jazz and blues are still a big part of what we do. These two genres are incorporated into our daily AAA programming, and you can listen to a number of specialty shows on LCC Radio including Jazz ‘n’ Blues Connex, a non-stop hour of music that brings together two of America’s greatest and most influential musical innovations.

LCC Radio plays more music from Michigan than any other station in Lansing and Wednesday nights, Lansing Loud & Local keeps you connected to the sounds of the “Mitten”. Show host and local columnist, Sarah Spohn, invites musicians, event organizers, venue owners, and others into the studio to chat about what’s happening in the Mid-Michigan music scene and across the state. From local preservation groups like Ten Pound Fiddle and local venues like The Avenue Cafe, The Loft, and The Green Door, Lansing Loud & Local keeps you posted.

Imagine taking every single Michigan artist you can think of, putting them into one playlist, and then hitting random play. That’s what we do every week with The Local Experiment. We’ve compiled every single song we have in our Michigan music library and then we just hit the random button to see what comes up. From jazz to metal, folk to hip hop, reggae to country - what else could we call it but The Local Experiment.

LCC Radio plays more local music than anyone else in Lansing. Every weekday we bring listeners The Local Lunch Hour. It's an hour of music dedicated to promoting the music of Michigan from local scenes around The Great Lakes State. From Detroit to the Capital City, and across the the bridge to da U.P., we play signed and unsigned artists, past and present. Then thanks to Michigan's musical diversity, you'll hear a range of genres from AAA, folk, blues, jazz, rock, pop. Finally, capping up the week on Friday, we have our Grand River Radio Diner concert.

No need for a suit and tie at this ball! The Metal Ball is a two hour suaree of high-octane, hard hittin' rock n' roll. During the first hour, Daedalian kicks out classic cuts of metal and rock all the way back to the late 60s up to today. From classic rock to thrash metal and hip-rock, the Metal Ball touches base on every avenue. Then at 2 a.m., it's the all New Rock Hour with every tune aged no more than year. Metal invitees include: Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer, Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, Halestorm, Disturbed...and anybody else with a screaming guitar!

From Bob Seger to the White Stripes, Michigan has always been connected to the sounds of rock ‘n’ roll. Now you too can get connected to those sounds with MICH-Rock. Join host Jack McDermott for a two-hour weekly journey of rock, blues, alternative, and metal hailing from “the mitten state”. Listen to homegrown tracks featuring some familliar names such as Alice Cooper,The Rockets, and The Stooges to the latest music from The Verve Pide, Kaleido, and Greta Van Fleet.

Ward Skillz brings 89.7 listeners a weekly dose of Mitten Mayhem Radio, a show specifically focused on Lansing's local hip hop and R&B scene as well as other performers "the mitten state" (a.k.a. Michigan). Each hour is packed full of beats from unsigned artists and international performers alike.

Read our interview with Ward at WbLogNZ

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Reggae has influenced the works of countless musicians and has become infused in everything from rock, country, to hip hop. The reggae spirit spans hundreds of years and The Positive Vibe Sound System keeps that spirit alive in Lansing. Local artist and host, Paul Vetne mixes ska, rocksteady, dub, Latin beat, Afro beat, and all points connected to the reggae sound.  As a local artist, Paul not only gives his heart to his show, but the Lansing community as well, all in the name of positivity.

Putumayo World Music was established in 1993 to introduce people to the music of the world’s cultures. The label grew out of the Putumayo clothing company, founded by Dan Storper. Co-founder Michael Kraus joined Storper to help launch Putumayo World Music. In the past eighteen years, the record label has become known primarily for its upbeat and melodic compilations of great international music characterized by the company’s motto: “guaranteed to make you feel good"! WLNZ is pleased present the Putumayo World Music Hour as a part of our weekly lineup.

Jim Hall hosts an hour of music dedicated to exploring the full spectrum of folk, roots, and americana music. Everything from the Carter Family, Roscoe Holcomb, Bill Monroe and Pete Seeger to Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Bela Fleck and Bruce Springsteen, as well as lots of local musicians and lesser known folks from around the country and various ethnic traditions and genres. Email Jim at lcc-radio@lcc.edu

February 11, 1994 was the night that 89.7 signed on as a full-fledged, official broadcast station and at master control was Mark Buzzitta, a.k.a. Mark B! Saturday Night with Mark B is one of LCC Radio’s longest running programs. The show’s producer and host, Mark B was even spinning tunes for the station back when it was a low power FM available only on Lansing Community College’s campus. Each week he plays a wide variety of music from the 70s, 80s & 90s. Each show focuses on a different theme like “70s Dance Hits,” “80s Movie Music” or “Rock of the 90s”. Mark also incorporates live trivia during the show on his Facebook page so you can play and listen at the same time. Grab your bellbottoms, diamond studded glove, and a flannel shirt...not all together, that'd be bad fashion sense...and join the party every Saturday night!

The Sing Out! Radio Magazine is a weekly, hour-long, “magazine format” program on 89.7FM. The show originates from the long-running, quarterly folk music magazine toting the same name. Hosted by Tom Druckenmiller, this program features interviews with members of the folk community alongside “live” and recorded music. Listeners are engaged in a wide range of traditional and contemporary styles that fit under the umbrella of Sing Out!’s definition of folk music: Blues, bluegrass, old-time, Celtic, singer-songwriter, world music, Cajun, and much, much more. There is simply no other music magazine that comes with closer ties to the spirit of the folk community, or with as rich and deep a history, connection and understanding of what makes folk music.

Since WLNZ’s earliest days, jazz has always been a part of our lineup. Born in the south with its origins based in blues and ragtime, this improvisational based musical art form has gone from underground roots to worldwide love and acceptance. Its growth has created a number of subgenres like straight ahead, bop, Latin, and smooth jazz. From the classics sounds of Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, and John Coltrane to the latest cuts, you can get your week started on a blue note as they all come together on LCC Radio's Sunday Morning Jazz.

DJ Solo drops the beats on Lansing with the Urban Groove every Sunday morning at 1 a.m. (or think of it as Saturday night). With a primary focus on Hip Hop, the Urban Groove blends in some R&B and a touch of Electronica into every mix. Check out deep cuts and underground artists that you won't hear anywhere else alongside well known favorites. From classic beats to the new blood, the Urban Groove brings the groove to Lansing.

Join Jack Robbins as he spins some of his vinyl favorites from the 60's, 70's and a little bit of the 80's. It's classic rock with a WLNZ twist. Not only do you get a mix of the well-known favorites, but a lot of music you would never hear on commercial stations like lesser known classic blues tunes, deep album cuts, or the full 17:05 version of "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida".

This is a jazz show for and by the jazz fan...the Vinyl Side of Midnight. The show's host, Mike Stratton has been a volunteer and a part of the WLNZ team for over a decade. His dedication to the program has garnished him an international following and national syndication. Cool jazz, bop jazz, avant-garde; Mike mixes in a little bit of everything including interviews and music from the local scene.

Women in Music with Laney Goodman is a weekly, one-hour radio series with an eclectic mix of the best music from female artists around the world. With over 25 years’ experience in radio, Laney is a seasoned broadcasting professional. She has hosted such diverse shows as The Women’s Music Hour, Roots of Jazz, After Dark, and Sleepy Hollow. With an abundant knowledge of a variety of musical genres, as well as personal friendships with many musicians, Laney has created a distinctive environment on the airwaves with a style all her own. LCC Radio is happy to present Laney’s nationally recognized showcase of women musicians as a part of our weekly lineup. Women in Music offers a deep mix of musical genres from folk to world to jazz and well beyond.

The WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour is hosted by folk singer Michael Johnathon and features a wide range of performers from bluegrass, grassroots, Americana, Celtic, country, pop, blues and acoustic rock. Every week Michael produces this unique program from the historic Lyric Theatre in Lexington, Kentucky before a live audience. Since its inception, the show has gone from its humble roots in Lexington to a worldwide audience of over one million listeners. Guests have included Michael Martin Murphy, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Otis Taylor, and Lansing’s own Steppin’ In It!