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Remembering Bob Franke on The Acoustic Highway

On this week's Acoustic Highway, we are remembering celebrated singer-songwriter Bob Franke. Franke's career began in the late 60s when he was a student at the University of Michigan, and he began performing at the legendary venue The Ark in Ann Arbor. He would become a staple of the region's music scene. His wonderful 1982 release "One Evening in Chicago" featured a live performance and his song "Thanksgiving Eve" has been covered by several artists. We'll hear several selections from the live album. Also, new music from John Gorka and a heavy dose of local and regional musicians with tracks from Michael Lille, Narissa Bond, and Gerry Laverty. It's The Acoustic Highway. Sunday night at 9 on 89.5

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.