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Posts by Irene Trudel

A display of marijuana products in a moon-themed scene at the local dispensary.

A display of marijuana products in a moon-themed scene at the local dispensary.

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social, Relax and enjoy the ride! To listen, click on "Pop-up" at the top of my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

2 days ago 5 1 0 0
A drawing in gold of a sun, shaped in a painted-over crack on a subway pole.

A drawing in gold of a sun, shaped in a painted-over crack on a subway pole.

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social, Art will find you. To listen, click on "Pop-up" at the top of my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

1 week ago 7 1 0 0
A mural in tribute the town, titled "Postcard from Knoxville," on Gay Street in that Tennessee town.

A mural in tribute the town, titled "Postcard from Knoxville," on Gay Street in that Tennessee town.

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social, A postcard from Big Ears. I'm still unpacking all the great music I heard, and give you glimpse of my trip. To listen, click "Pop-up" atop my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

2 weeks ago 13 2 0 0
A mural on Gay Street in Knoxville, TN

A mural on Gay Street in Knoxville, TN

Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social The Stork Club will be filling in for me, as I head home from the Big Ears Festival. I'll post more about it another time. To listen, click on "Pop-up" at the top of Stork's playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/SC @wfmu.bsky.social

3 weeks ago 4 1 0 0
The Stork Club with Stork Playlists & archives

Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social The Stork Club will be filling in for me, as I head home from the Big Ears Festival. I'll post more about it another time. To listen, click on "Pop-up" at the top of Stork's playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/SC @wfmu.bsky.social

3 weeks ago 4 0 0 0
A deconstructed guitar sculpture, created by Chris Butler.

A deconstructed guitar sculpture, created by Chris Butler.

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social Unusual guitar constructions, with a live set from Mark Wingfield.
Elemental is Mark's latest studio album, and on a recent visit from his UK home he stopped by to play a live set for me.
wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

4 weeks ago 8 1 0 0
Blooming Christmas Cacti in March

Blooming Christmas Cacti in March

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social, Massive thanks, and calming thoughts of green. We are SO grateful for our listeners' generosity during the @wfmu.bsky.social Marathon! I reward you with a program of calming music. To listen, click on "Pop-up" at the top of my playlist.
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1 month ago 8 3 0 0
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A snippet of @steveearle.bsky.social live through the studio window. Steve's featured on today's @newsounds.bsky.social Soundcheck podcast. Full videos and interview @newsounds.org

1 month ago 6 0 0 0
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Melody Life: Bodega Pop with Gary Sullivan Pop hits thought they were safe. They were wrong. Reggae cover versions are hurled into the ring against their unsuspecting originals. Dub sirens wail, basslines wobble, and Irene and Gary sit ringsid...

7pm on @gtdradio.bsky.social I'm co-hosting for Gary Sullivan's Bodega Pop! Help us raise $$ to keep WFMU and our streams going. We have great prizes, Gary's premium, "Experience Rachid: Electronic Rai 1983-1992," and an epic dust-up featuring Reggae covers. Join us! wfmu.org/playlists/sh...

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a laptop depicting WFMU's Marathon web page, a brochure and phone listing to pledge number.

a laptop depicting WFMU's Marathon web page, a brochure and phone listing to pledge number.

@gtdradio.bsky.social noon Monday, With a little help from your pledge... @wfmu.bsky.social's Marathon Week 2 with co-host Wendy del Formaggio! Help us keep going for another year of fantastical, unpredictable, lovable radio. To listen/ pledge, click on my playlist! wfmu.org/playlists/sh...

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WFMU's 2026 Fundraising Marathon has begun! For two weeks, hear your favorite DJs team up to raise funds, give away cool prizes, and remind you that WFMU is a listener-sponsored radio station that needs your support! Make a pledge and see all our brand-new swag here: pledge.wfmu.org/donate?step=...

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The cover of Irene's WFMU 2026 Premium, a painting depicting a sea scene with sailboats, a whale, musical notes and a cove. (Painting on clamshell by Lois Trudel.)

The cover of Irene's WFMU 2026 Premium, a painting depicting a sea scene with sailboats, a whale, musical notes and a cove. (Painting on clamshell by Lois Trudel.)

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social , Time to pledge your love! Week 1 of @wfmu.bsky.social's Fundraising Marathon w/co-host Peter Keepnews. Help us raise some much-needed funds! To listen (and pledge), click "Pop-up" at the top of my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... #wfmumarathon

1 month ago 6 1 0 1
A street scene, slathered in snow, from early in the NYC blizzard.

A street scene, slathered in snow, from early in the NYC blizzard.

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social, A slathering of snow and song. To Listen, click "Pop-up" at the top of my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

1 month ago 2 1 0 0
The wedding picture of Irene Trudel and Peter Keepnews on the 2nd floor of NYC's Municipal Building, where the marriage bureau was located, snow on the street below.

The wedding picture of Irene Trudel and Peter Keepnews on the 2nd floor of NYC's Municipal Building, where the marriage bureau was located, snow on the street below.

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social, It was 30 years ago today, Irene and Peter had a wedding day! To listen, click on "Pop-up" atop my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

2 months ago 19 1 1 0
A street corner barrier where someone had written, "Free speech is nasty, terrifying, pungent, awful... & absolutely essential" in chalk.

A street corner barrier where someone had written, "Free speech is nasty, terrifying, pungent, awful... & absolutely essential" in chalk.

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social, Freely airing our choices. To listen, click on "Pop-up" at the top of my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

2 months ago 6 2 0 0
One of the many grey, sludgy snow piles near street corners in NYC.

One of the many grey, sludgy snow piles near street corners in NYC.

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social I'm suppressing snowy sludge with song. To listen, click "Pop-up" at the top of my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

2 months ago 6 1 0 0
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A grey, slushy pile of snow piled up at a bus stop in NYC.

A grey, slushy pile of snow piled up at a bus stop in NYC.

5pm Saturday on @gtdradio.bsky.social , I'm filling in for @ginafrary.bsky.social due to this wicked winter. To listen, click on "Pop-up" at the top of my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

2 months ago 4 1 0 0
Irene's Mister Mushy, a longhair Tabby cat, snuggling on the radiator looking out the window at the big snowstorm.

Irene's Mister Mushy, a longhair Tabby cat, snuggling on the radiator looking out the window at the big snowstorm.

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social , Snuggling inside, away from the snow. To listen, click on "Pop-up" at the top of my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

2 months ago 15 2 0 0

They have a little of wonderful, dark music to offer. I'm a big fan!

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A harmonious view of the Hudson River at twilight.

A harmonious view of the Hudson River at twilight.

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social, Hoping for a harmonious existence. To listen, click on "Pop-up" at the top of my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

3 months ago 4 1 0 0

We went last night and really liked it too. Greta and her husband Adam Gold were in the audience. So glad you saw it!

3 months ago 0 0 1 0
Ornaments from my dismantled Christmas tree-- Yellow Submarine, Spam can, a menorah and dreidels, cats, chickens, birds, musical instruments, angels, and many other sparkly things.

Ornaments from my dismantled Christmas tree-- Yellow Submarine, Spam can, a menorah and dreidels, cats, chickens, birds, musical instruments, angels, and many other sparkly things.

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social, The slowing of the season. To listen, click on "Pop-up" at the top of my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

3 months ago 8 2 0 0

Quack!

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An off-center picture of the beautifully ornate Beacon Theater ceiling.

An off-center picture of the beautifully ornate Beacon Theater ceiling.

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social, I'll be Traveling the irregular path. To listen, click on "Pop-up" at the top of my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

3 months ago 6 1 0 0
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Gary Lucas - "Skin the Rabbit"
Gary Lucas - "Skin the Rabbit" YouTube video by Irene Trudel

Happy Day Irene Met Peter Day! Celebrating the day Peter Keepnews and I were brought together for this #garylucas video shoot. (You can see us at the 3:10 mark.) youtu.be/TE5qfMXBcmg?...

3 months ago 10 1 0 0
A beautiful orange-purple sunset seen over the rooftops from my Upper West Side NYC apartment.

A beautiful orange-purple sunset seen over the rooftops from my Upper West Side NYC apartment.

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social, Sunsetting This Year: Irene's Favorites of 2025. A lot of great tunes, in no particular order of importance. To listen, click on "Pop-up" at the top of my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

3 months ago 5 1 0 1

One of my favorite albums. Simple, beautiful tunes and singing. Enjoy!

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Closeup of the 2025 KeepTru Christmas Tree decorated with ornaments.

Closeup of the 2025 KeepTru Christmas Tree decorated with ornaments.

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social , my show will be Seasonally spirited. To listen, click on "Pop-up" at the top of my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

4 months ago 9 4 0 0
A still from the famous scene in Rob Reiner’s Spinal Tap where a tiny Stonehenge is being lowered to the stage instead of a giant one

A still from the famous scene in Rob Reiner’s Spinal Tap where a tiny Stonehenge is being lowered to the stage instead of a giant one

4 months ago 72 2 6 1
A window view of the street with a snowy covering and snow continuing to fall.

A window view of the street with a snowy covering and snow continuing to fall.

Noon Monday on @gtdradio.bsky.social , A sprinkling of snow on top. To listen, click on "Pop-up" at the top of my playlist. wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

4 months ago 11 2 0 0