Aaron Firestone on The Acoustic Highway

WHRO | By Barry Graham

Published May 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM EDT

Tune in Sunday night for great local talent when Aaron Firestone stops by the Acoustic Highway. Aaron has been a mainstay in the local music scene for years- he'll perform some of his original tunes and also talk music. Also, new music from a just released cd that celebrates live performances from the long running NPR "Mountain Stage" program. We'll hear from the show's host Kathy Mattea and also the late John Prine as captured live from the show. Also, music from the just released Michael Lille "Ashland Avenue" album as well as music from Ruth Moody, who is a part of the Wailin Jennys Trio. Her solo release is entitled "Wanderer." Wrap up your weekend on The Highway. Sunday night at 9 on WHRV.

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Barry Graham used to arrive at WHRO with a briefcase full of papers and lesson plans. For 32 years he taught US and Virginia Government in the Virginia Beach Public Schools. While teaching was always his first love, radio was a close second. While attending Old Dominion, Barry was program director at WODU, the college radio station. After graduating, he came to WHRO as an overnight announcer. Originally intending to stay on only while completing graduate school, he was soon hooked on Public Radio and today is the senior announcer on WHRV. In 2001, Barry earned his Ph.D in Urban Studies by writing a history of WHRO and analyzing its impact upon local education, policy and cultural arts organizations.

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