Excursions

Weekdays, 10am -1pm

Like the name suggests, Excursions is a daily journey across musical genres and eras.  Niki Dakota guides listeners through a broad cross-section of the newest music from Ohio, around the world, and everything in between while also spending time with beloved classic tunes.  Each day is an adventure and on Wednesdays, you'll hear the fresh tunes from great artists new and old during the noon hour.  Play for fun and prizes on Thursday Threads, and you can put a song on the playlist every Friday when we spin theme tunes.

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Playlist

December 28, 2012

10:06 AM
I Met Him on a Sunday
Artist : Laura Nyro and Labelle
Album : Gonna Take a Miracle
Label : Columbia/ Legacy
10:08 AM
Stoned Soul Picnic
Artist : Laura Nyro
Album : Eli and the Thirteenth Confession
Label : Columbia/Legacy
10:12 AM
Stay Human (all the freaky people)
Artist : Michael Franti and Spearhead
Album : Stay Human
Label : Six Degrees
10:16 AM
Adventures of Turtle and Seahorse
Artist : Zoe Boekbinder
Album : Artichoke Perfume
Label : Zoe Boekbinder
10:19 AM
The Sound of the Life of the Mind
Artist : Ben Folds Five
Album : The Sound of the Life of the Mind
Label : Sony
10:25 AM
When My Train Pulls In
Artist : Gary Clark Jr
Album : Blak and Blu
Label : Warner Brothers
10:33 AM
The Song Remains the Same
Artist : Led Zeppelin
Album : Latter Days: The Best of Led Zeppelin, Volume Two
Label : Atlantic
10:38 AM
I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire
Artist : Miss Tess
Album : Sweet Talk
Label : Signature Sounds
10:44 AM
Please Don’t Water it Down
Artist : The Two Man Gentlemen Band
Album : Two at a Time
Label : The Two Man Gentlemen Band
10:47 AM
Sun
Artist : Cat Power
Album : Sun
Label : Matador
10:50 AM
Robots
Artist : Flight of the Conchords
Album : Flight of the Conchords
Label : Sub Pop/HBO
10:54 AM
The Golden Age
Artist : Beck
Album : Sea Change
Label : Geffen
10:58 AM
Algiers
Artist : Calexico
Album : Algiers
Label : Anti
11:06 AM
The Riptide
Artist : Beirut
Album : The Riptide
Label : Pompeii
11:10 AM
Wolf
Artist : First Aid Kit
Album : Wolf
Label : Wichita
11:14 AM
Arise, Awake
Artist : Paul Banks
Album : Banks
Label : Matador
11:18 AM
Steel and Blood
Artist : Minus the Bear
Album : Infinity Overhead
Label : Dangerbird
11:25 AM
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
Artist : Paul Simon
Album : Live in New York City
Label : Concord Music Group
11:29 AM
Lester Williams Polsfuss, 1915-2009
Artist : Annie Gallup
Album : Little Five Points
Label : Waterbug
11:32 AM
Duquesne Whistle
Artist : Bob Dylan
Album : Tempest
Label : Columbia
11:38 AM
Den Storste Daalighed
Artist : Annbjorg Lien
Album : Khoom Loy
Label : Compass Records
11:48 AM
And When I Die
Artist : Blood, Sweat, and Tears
Album : Greatest Hits
Label : Columbia
11:51 AM
Something Good
Artist : Alt-J
Album : An Awesome Wave
Label : Atlantic/Canvasback Music
11:55 AM
Circus Heart
Artist : Rebecca Loebe
Album : Circus Heart
Label : Black Wolf Records
11:58 AM
Pop Rocks & Coke
Artist : Los Straitjackets
Album : Jet Set
Label : Yep Roc
12:09 PM
Danny’s All Star Join
Artist : Rickie Lee Jones
Album : Rickie Lee Jones
Label : Warner Bros.
12:13 PM
Dirtywhirl
Artist : T.V. on the Radio
Album : Return to Cookie Mountain
Label : 4AD/Interscope/Touch and Go
12:17 PM
Don’t Talk (Put Your Head on my Shoulder)
Artist : The Beach Boys
Album : Pet Sounds
Label : Captiol
12:22 PM
Three White Horses
Artist : Andrew Bird
Album : Hands of Glory
Label : Mom + Pop
12:25 PM
Forever
Artist : Ben Harper
Album : By My Side
Label : Virgin
12:28 PM
The Mayan King
Artist : Holy Ghost Tent Revival
Album : Sweat Like the Old Days
Label : Good Ship
12:34 PM
Like Rock and Roll and Radio
Artist : Ray Lamontagne and the Pariah Dogs
Album : God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise
Label : RCA
12:41 PM
Not Alone
Artist : Ben Taylor
Album : Listening
Label : Sun Pedal
12:44 PM
Longevity
Artist : Yeasayer
Album : Fragrant World
Label : Secretly Canadian
12:47 PM
Doctor Child
Artist : Five Alarm Funk
Album : Anything is Possible
Label : CD Baby
12:52 PM
Poor Boy Got to Move
Artist : Jon Cleary
Album : Occapella!
Label : FHQ
12:55 PM
Iron Lion Zion
Artist : Bob Marley and the Wailers
Album : Gold
Label : Island

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1:16pm

Tue June 11, 2013
Comedy

2 Hopeful Spinsters Stop by the Studio

 

 Excursions today was joined by Dellaney Peace, Heather Olt, and Matt Long. These three make up the writers for the comedy web series "2 Hopeful Spinsters." Dellaney and Oakwood High School grad Heather play the main characters taking the spotlight in the unique, soon-to-be-released show.

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1:19pm

Fri May 31, 2013
Music

Nelly's Echo on Excursions

Nelson Emokpae, performing under the name "Nelly's Echo," was a finalist on season three of the NBC show The Voice. He called in to Excursions today to talk with Niki about where he came from and how a refugee from Africa achieved musical success in the US. They discuss the reasoning behind the name "Nelly's Echo" as well as his experience for performing for the armed forces in Cuba.

Nelson and his two band mates will perform on Saturday, June 8th at 8pm at the historic Sidney Theatre in Sidney, Ohio.

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1:43pm

Wed May 29, 2013
Music

Mandy Jewell on Excursions

Mandy Jewell

Mandy Jewell stopped by Excursions today to tell Niki a bit about her adventure down to Tennessee to record her debut EP, entitled "The Road to Tennessee." They spoke about her unique blue Fender acoustic guitar, as well as the heartbreak that led her to some of the songs she's most proud of.

Mandy will play at One-Eyed Jacks tomorrow at 9pm with Good English and Repeating Arms filling out the bill for a night of great music.

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1:49pm

Tue May 28, 2013
Music

Austin "Walkin' Cane" Calls in to the Studio

Blues singer and guitarist Austin "Walkin' Cane" called in to the studio today to chat about his album, "Murder of a Blues Singer" and share a couple stories with Niki Dakota. Niki played three tracks from his album as they spoke about his guitars, sponsorship from National, and how he got that catchy nickname.

Austin "Walkin' Cane" will be performing at the beautifully restored Murphy Theatre in downtown Wilmington this Saturday, June 1st.

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2:34pm

Fri May 24, 2013
Music

Songwriters in the Round on Excursions

(Left to right) Daniel Dye, Kevin Milner, Tim Pritchard

 Kevin Milner, Daniel Dye, and Tim Pritchard stopped by the WYSO studios today to share a couple big laughs and great songs. Niki Dakota hosted as they all told stories and played from the heart.

These three musicians, along with six other of Dayton's best singer/songwriters, will be performing at Canal Street Tavern on Sunday night at 8pm  for the Singer/Songwriter Celebration. 

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