April 15, 2026
Bill took his turn saluting Ernie D’Amico, the longtime friend of the show, who passed away on Easter Sunday. He also shared a bit of time with Jan Messer, […]
BLUE SNAKES & BANJOS
Radio has always been a place to discover great music. “Blue Snakes & Banjos” carries on that tradition each week as Bob Hust and Bill Thompson feature the best songs — old and new — from artists they have loved for many years and others they have just discovered. The best songs transport people to a time and place.
That’s the foundation of BS&B.
Come for the music,
stay for the charm
Bob rails against the silliness that is April Fools’ Day, while Bill offers tributes to Chip Taylor, Jon Dee Graham and Ronnie Bowman, lower profile musicians who made positive contributions to the world.
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Tune in 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesdays on WAIF-FM (88.3) in Cincinnati, stream the show at waifradio.org or listen to past archived shows.
April 8, 2026
Friend of the Show Ernie D’Amico died on Easter Sunday, April 4, breaking the hearts of everybody who knew him. Bob did a superb job of paying tribute to the […]
April 1, 2026
Bob rails against the silliness that is April Fools’ Day, while Bill offers tributes to Chip Taylor, Jon Dee Graham and Ronnie Bowman, lower profile musicians who made positive contributions […]
March 25, 2026
Bob hit the high notes of optimism on the eve of baseball’s Opening Day, while Bill sampled the beauty of Playing for Change videos and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts.
