Community Calendar

As the bandleader and lead guitarist for Jr. Wells & Sammy Lawhorn, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, John Primer's virtuosity as a blues musician was forged by legends.

John started playing for tips on Maxwell Street, the birthplace of Chicago blues and soon became the house bandleader at the infamous Theresa's Lounge for seven years alongside Sammy Lawhorn, Junior Wells, James Cotton and many others.

Having played or recorded with a who's who of blues greats including Gary Clark Jr., Derek Trucks, Johnny Winter, and Buddy Guy to name a few, John Primer's personal accolades, including Lifetime Achievement Awards, reflect his countless contributions to the history of the blues.

There are very few blues fans, critics or musicians who will deny the fact that John Primer is the real deal.

This year's WDIY anniversary party will be a special event to mark 30 years of broadcasting! WDIY will be returning to South Mountain Grove in Allentown on June 7th from 1 to 6 PM for an outdoor event under a covered pavilion that will feature complimentary food, drinks, fun activities for the whole family, and live music from the WDIY All-Stars, including:

Dave Fry • Deejay Byg Fury • Dina Hall • Johnny McNamara & Ed Bloss • Piper's Request • Tavern Tan • The Druckenmillers • Woodside Avenue

WDIY is fortunate to have many talented artists and musicians who host the station's programs, so this year, we are giving them a chance to shine on the stage! We will have rotating sets all afternoon to keep you entertained with music from a variety of genres.

Be sure to also check out our tricky tray raffles and 50/50 game. All proceeds will support the station.

Back by popular demand is the 30-foot pirate ship for kids to explore courtesy of Main Deck Productions! Look for other fun pirate-themed events like face painting and the popular Pirate Training Show.

Finally, Dan's Camera City will be on-hand with a photo booth for the whole afternoon for you to capture memories of the day.

This dynamic trio rooted in Blues, Rock, R&B, Latin and original styles of music and have been performing together for 7 years at many festivals and clubs in NEPA. The Trio has just released its 2nd CD, “From the Soul” Phyllis’s 4th throughout her career. Inspired by great blues guitarists and R&B vocalists; this trio’s original music goes over just as great as the artists they emulate. Fronted by Phyllis Hopkins, lead vocalist and guitarist, and backed by one of the best rhythm sections in NEPA, Nolan Ayers on Bass and Julio Caprari on drums.