The Local Groove Presents

Hailing from northwestern Pennsylvania, Company Townes puts a modern spin on country & western in this special recorded live in the WPSU studio.

Aired 06/05/25

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.

Aired 10/26/24

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

Aired 10/19/24

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

Aired 10/12/24

State College artists Ted McCloskey & the Hi-Fi’s perform their take on rock n’ roll. A mix of rock, grunge, blues, and punk.

Aired 10/05/24

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

Aired 05/25/24

Marshmellow Overcoat performs classic rock for today.

Aired 05/18/24

Natascha & the Spy Boys perform speakeasy jazz.

Aired 05/11/24

The Pennsoulvanians play R&B and rap with a backbone.

Aired 05/04/24

Gabe Stillman performs the blues.

Aired 11/25/23

Adam and the Armadillos perform neo-traditionalist country.

Aired 11/18/23

Mellow Honey perform psychedelic funk rock.

Aired 11/11/23

The Dishonest Fiddlers perform their interpretation of bluegrass, which they call “browngrass.”

Aired 11/04/23

The Season 2 premiere episode features Eric Ian Farmer & Friends performing what they call “heart music.”

Aired 10/28/23

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

Aired 04/01/23

Episode 3 of The Local Groove Presents features Cass and the Bailout Crew, a rock band from Williamsport.

Aired 03/25/23

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

Aired 03/18/23

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

Aired 03/11/23

Watch a sneak peek of The Local Groove Presents as The Sorters perform their track “Four Seasons.”

Posted on February 28, 2023

Pennsylvania Legends and Lore: Ghosts of the Commonwealth is the pilot episode for a series that brings to life the tales and traditions of the Commonwealth. From WPSU’s archive.

Posted on February 12, 2022

Liquid Assets, a ninety-minute documentary, tells the story of essential infrastructure systems: water, wastewater, and stormwater. These systems — some in the ground for more than 100 years — provide a critical public health function and are essential for economic development and growth.

Aired 10/01/08

A series of panel discussions about guns and gun violence issues.

Posted on February 24, 2017