Eric Hradecky News Today

Thrilling music, fresh sounds, and delightful collaborations are in the works for Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorales 2023-24 season.

For six Fridays every year, temporary restaurants pop up in churches, clubs, and community buildings across the Midwest. Menus may vary, but they stick with one theme. Fish. Fried fish.

Request classical music on WNIU 90.5 FM from our host, Eric Hradecky to be played Wednesdays starting at 11 AM.

The Ventures - Christmas Album The Ventures Christmas album from 1965 is one of my favorites. Each track features a classic rock riff that morphs into a holiday tune. For example, The Ventures take the Ray Charles tune, "Whatd I say," substituting guitar for that opening keyboard riff. Then they quickly push the throttle into "Jingle Bells." The band also takes the Beatles "I feel fine" and blends it seamlessly into "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." These tracks are very 60s, almost cliches, bu...