Conner Kingston on WHRO's Tiny Desk Concert

WHRO | By Barry Graham

Published July 29, 2026 at 12:46 PM EDT

Conner Kingston is the next in-studio guest for the WHRO Tiny Desk Concert series. The local singer-songwriter also fronts the band The Ground Below. Conner is a graduate of First Colonial High School where he formed his first band. He has released a solo album and is preparing to issue a new album from his band. He hosts a local open mic night and also works with the Norfolk Public Schools. His shares his thoughts on the local music scene and performs live from the WHRO studios. Tune in for Conner Kingston, his story, his Tiny Desk Concert. Sunday night at 6 on WHRV and on demand at WHRO.org.

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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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