# Sessions from Studio A Sessions from Studio A is a local program dedicated to showcasing regional and touring musicians, featuring performances recorded in WNIJ's own Studio A in DeKalb and hosted by Spencer Tritt. Have a band you'd like to hear on Sessions from Studio A? Send us your suggestions: sessions@niu.edu Page: Feed: --- ## [Sessions from Studio A - Evon J. Sams Nonet](https://www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/2026-08-13/sessions-from-studio-a-evon-j-sams-nonet) _2026-08-13 · stritt2@niu.edu (Spencer Tritt)_ Composer, educator, and saxophonist Evon J. Sams stopped by WNIJ with his nonet to perform at our Studio A Concert Series. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s528/audio/2026/08/ejs-sessionspodcast.wav) ## [Sessions from Studio A - Smooth Rogers](https://www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/2026-08-06/sessions-from-studio-a-smooth-rogers) _2026-08-06 · stritt2@niu.edu (Spencer Tritt)_ Smooth Rogers is back in Studio A to play songs from their new album Call It What You Want. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s528/audio/2026/08/sr-sessionspodcast.wav) ## [Sessions from Studio A - Logan Metz](https://www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/2026-07-30/sessions-from-studio-a-logan-metz) _2026-07-30 · stritt2@niu.edu (Spencer Tritt)_ The genre-blending, storytelling singer-songwriter Logan Metz stops by Studio A to play live and tell us about his new, upcoming album. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s528/audio/2026/07/lm-sessionspodcast.wav) ## [Sessions from Studio A - Steph Strings](https://www.northernpublicradio.org/2026-07-23/sessions-from-studio-a-steph-strings) _2026-07-23 · stritt2@niu.edu (Spencer Tritt)_ We packed up our gear and headed to Rockford to catch a set from Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Steph Strings. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s528/audio/2026/07/ss-sessionspodcast.wav) ## [Sessions from Studio A - Park Hills Circle](https://www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/2026-07-09/sessions-from-studio-a-park-hills-circle) _2026-07-09 · stritt2@niu.edu (Spencer Tritt)_ Park Hills Circle stops by Studio A ahead of the release of their debut album All of a Sudden. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s528/audio/2026/07/phc-sessionspodcast.wav) ## [Sessions from Studio A - Blind Eye Willis Band](https://www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/2026-07-02/sessions-from-studio-a-blind-eye-willis-band) _2026-07-02 · stritt2@niu.edu (Spencer Tritt)_ Blind Eye Willis Band joins us this week to share their story and their songs. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s528/audio/2026/07/bew-sessionspodcast.wav) ## [Sessions from Studio A - Aaron Krings Quartet](https://www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/2026-06-25/sessions-from-studio-a-aaron-krings-quartet) _2026-06-25 · stritt2@niu.edu (Spencer Tritt)_ The Aaron Krings Quartet stops by Studio A to chat with us and play original compositions. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s528/audio/2026/06/ak-sessionspodcast.wav) ## [Sessions from Studio A - Riley Martin Organ Trio](https://www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/2026-06-18/sessions-from-studio-a-riley-martin-organ-trio) _2026-06-18 · stritt2@niu.edu (Spencer Tritt)_ Guitarist Riley Martin stops by with his organ trio to play live and talk with us. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s528/audio/2026/06/rm-sessionspodcast.wav) ## [Sessions from Studio A - Lavenoak](https://www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/2026-06-11/sessions-from-studio-a-lavenoak) _2026-06-11 · stritt2@niu.edu (Spencer Tritt)_ Lavenoak recently made the move from northern Illinois to Los Angeles to pursue her music. Before leaving, she stopped by Studio A to share her songs and story. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s528/audio/2026/06/lo-sessionspodcast.wav) ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tqFDApOzvMCs) _2026-06-11 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Sessions from Studio A - Dogcatcher](https://www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/2026-05-28/sessions-from-studio-a-dogcatcher) _2026-05-28 · stritt2@niu.edu (Spencer Tritt)_ Dogcatcher brings their signature Prairie Rock to Studio A this week to play new songs and to tell us about an upcoming EP. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s528/audio/2026/05/dc-sessionspodcast.wav)