Arnie Lichten
Program HostArnie Lichten started his radio career at WJRH, Lafayette College’s student radio station, in 1968. After graduation, he spent some time at WRNW in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Moving back to the Lehigh Valley, he began as a community host at WMUH. Finally, he came to WDIY, where he hosted Jazz Junction on Friday nights, before becoming the Monday afternoon host of The Blend in January of 2014.
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Art Charlton from the College Hill PorchFest Organizing Committee joined WDIY's Arnie Lichten to talk about the final preparations for the festival's neighborhood-wide music events on Sunday, September 28 in Easton. -
Lehigh Valley singer-songwriters Alex Radus and George Hrab, aka The Christmas Sweaters, take over WDIY's studio to play some of their favorite holiday songs — and talk about their upcoming album release show at the Ice House on December 19th, presented by WDIY. -
Arnie Lichten welcomes musical forces of nature Alex Radus and George Hrab for a sneak peek at their new album 'The Christmas Sweaters Presents: Christmas in July!' -
Arnie Lichten is joined in the studio by jazz-influenced New Jersey singer and composer Monika Ryan to talk about her new album titled 'Alive.' -
Lehigh Valley singer-songwriter Dina Hall stops by the WDIY studios to perform some of her songs live and talk with Arnie Lichten about her new album 'Firefly.' -
Alex Radus and Dave Cahill from Lehigh Valley indie rock band Hot4Robot join WDIY's Arnie Lichten in the studio for a live acoustic performance and interview ahead of the band's concert at the Ice House in Bethlehem on March 23, 2024. -
Lehigh Valley singer-songwriter George Hrab joins Arnie Lichten to discuss the upcoming concert at the Ice House in Bethlehem on Saturday, March 9 featuring Hrab's latest album, 'Terpsichore,' performed in its entirety. -
Arnie Lichten welcomes Easton-based drummer and songwriter Chris Cummings to the WDIY studios to premiere two songs off his upcoming new album, 'Chris Cummings & The Way.' -
Lehigh Valley pianist Dan DeChellis joins WDIY's Arnie Lichten to talk about his upcoming performance at the IceHouse in Bethlehem, his return to performing, and his approach to creating improvisational jazz music. -
Springfield, Missouri band, The HillBenders, joined Arnie Lichten for a live interview and performance to preview their Musikfest performance of 'Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry' later that night at Air Products Americaplatz at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks.
