We just want to keep you posted on what’s coming up in music and what’s going on at the station. There’s usually quite a lot. Welcome to What’s Up Wednesdays.

 Friday Album Releases:

• Blur release their first album since 2015, The Ballad of Darren.
• Greta Van Fleet release what promises to be a raw album on which the band built their own universe. Starcatcher features the single “Meeting the Master,” which you’ve undoubtedly heard on the station.
• Guided By Voices release Welshpool Frillies, their second album of 2023.
• Outside Problems from Andrew Bird lands on Friday.
• Mid Air from Paris Texas releases.
• Cut Worms from Cut Worms is out Friday.
• Barbie: The Album drops! Don’t forget to join us at the Gateway on Thursday for the Barbie movie release party!
  Editor’s note: I’m really sorry local record stores, but I did preorder the Walmart exclusive. I’ll hand in my badge.

Upcoming Events:

In case you haven’t had a chance to check out our events calendar, here are the events coming up this week:

7/19

• Tonight: Sad Summer Fest with Taking Back Sunday, Motion City Soundtrack, Pvris, and more takes place in Cincinnati at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center!

7/20

• The clash of sunshine and shadows is upon us as Barbie and Oppenheimer both premiere. Catch the explosion of pink at the premiere party for the two movies at The Gateway on Thursday from 6-9. Our own Grayson Kelly will be broadcasting live from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Experience BAM Thursdays at the Columbus Museum of Art. Enjoy live music, great art, delicious bites, vendors, and fresh libations in their garden space, as well as free general admission to the gallery from 5-9 p.m.
• On Thursdays, you can catch Vinyl: A Very ’80s Musical over at Shadowbox Live! If you miss it on Thursday, no worries! You can catch the matinee on Sunday at 2 p.m.
• Thursday’s Dario Argento film at The Wexner Center is Opera.

7/21

• Nelsonville Music Festival kicks off at the Snow Fork Event Center in Nelsonville. On Friday night, you can catch Kurt Vile & the Violators, Shannon & the Clams, Geese, and many more great artists!
• Shadowbox Live! presents Body Language, a sketch comedy, and musical experience.
• CD 92.9’s Frontstage presents Jinx the Fox at the A & R Music Bar.

7/22

• The July edition of Front Street Flea takes place on Saturday. Stop by the CD 92.9 parking lot for a collection of crafters, artisans, and resellers!
• Day two of Nelsonville Music Festival sees performances from the likes of Alex G, Lucinda Williams, Margot Price, and more!
• Saturday is your second chance to catch Shadowbox Live! presents Body Language, a sketch comedy, and musical experience.

7/23

• The final night of Nelsonville Music Festival features Big Thief, Alvvays, and more!
• Catch a matinee presentation of Vinyl: A Very ’80s Musical over at Shadowbox Live! at 2 pm.
• The Backseat Lovers take the stage at KEMBA Live!

Here at the station:

Our DJs are finally back where they belong!

Remaining giveaways this week:

• Brian has tickets to the CD 92.9 Holiday Show featuring Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness with Michigander and Arlie on December 1st at the Newport Music Hall.
• Brian also has a night out for you with Dinner and a Show. Tune in during the 8 o’clock hour for a chance to win tickets to see The Front Bottoms at KEMBA Live! on September 19th PLUS a $25 gift card to Dad’s Coneys and Wraps. 
• During your midday, Laura has tickets to see Owl City (with Augustana) at The Newport on September 13th or tickets to see Incubus with Badflower and Paris Jackson on August 1st.
• During your evening drive, Grayson has tickets to CD 92.9 welcomes Royel Otis on September 21st, CD 92.9 presents Medium Build on September 23rd, and tickets to see Vacation and The Last Dinosaurs on October 8th.
• Tom has tickets to CD 92.9’s Frontstage presents Amyl and the Sniffers on October 22nd and to CD 92.9’s The Stash presents Sunny Day Real Estate on August 23rd.

Plus:

• TONIGHT at 9 pm on Frontstage, Tom plays two songs back-to-back from Bone Knife!
• Summer merch is out in our store. Cool off as the weather warms up with the ice cream truck t-shirt! Or get ready to play ball with the CD 92.9 Dad Hat!
• Don’t forget to sign up for a lounge account so you can get started with those 929 lounge points. And, of course, keep tuned in for lounge tips because you never know what concerts you might be able to win tickets to or who will be in The Big Room next!
• FRIDAY: Tune in at 9:30 a.m. to check out our weekly Pet Adoption feature brought to you by our friends at Columbus Humane and Hollywood Feed: a new breed of pet supply store. Luckily for him, Future found a good home! Fortunately for you however, our friends Ash, Big Prince, and Tela Marie are still looking for homes!

–Just Emma (JustEmma@CD929FM.com)