The Local Groove Presents


Watch Seasons 1-4 now on the PBS app

The Local Groove Presents is a spin-off of our popular radio show and features musical performances by Pennsylvania artists at WPSU’s studio. Performances in Season 4 include Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s, Caledonia, The Jaded Lips, and Jon Smith’s Voyages,

Episodes

Band members in vintage attire performing on piano, guitar, and drums.

Jon Smith’s Voyages

Posted on October 26, 2024

Jon Smith’s Voyages mixes rock, soul, funk, psychedelic, pop, and blues into theatrical rock that is a treat for the eyes and the ears. Continue »

 

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The Jaded Lips

Posted on October 19, 2024

The Jaded Lips mix rock, punk, grunge, and blues into a potent mix of homegrown rock n’ soul. Continue »

 

Man playing an acousting guitar and singing into a microphone with man playing violin and another man playing drums in the background.

Caledonia

Posted on October 12, 2024

Caledonia play their style of Americana – a mix of roots, country, and bluegrass. Continue »

 

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Ma’aM

Posted on May 21, 2024

Ma’aM performs a mix of country and rock & roll they call “country junk.” Continue »

 

Woman playing banjo and singing into a microphone with man playing an upright bass and drummer in the background.

Hannah Bingman

Posted on April 1, 2023

Episode 4 of The Local Groove Presents, featuring Hannah Bingman, a folk and roots musician from State College. Continue »

 

Mama Corn

Posted on March 19, 2023

Episode 2 of The Local Groove Presents features Mama Corn, a bluegrass band from central Pennsylvania. Continue »

 

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The Sorters

Posted on March 12, 2023

The premiere episode of The Local Groove Presents, featuring The Sorters, an indie roots rock band from northeastern Pennsylvania. Continue »

 

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