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

This short-form documentary tells the story of Charles L. Blockson’s lifelong journey to unearth and preserve the history, culture, and contributions of people of African descent.

Posted on January 21, 2016

Culture & Society|History

Girls are stepping onto the mat in record numbers, making wrestling the fastest-growing high school sport in the country. In this WPSU original documentary, Pennsylvania high school girl wrestlers try to find their footing in a historically male-dominated sport.

Aired 11/11/24

Examine one of humanity’s most pressing challenges through the lens of the many academic disciplines needed to address the impacts and surrounding economic, social, and environmental issues that come with managing risk in a changing climate.

Posted on April 20, 2017