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:

• When K. Flay was in our Big Room earlier this year, she teased the release of Mono, her first album of new material since she experienced total hearing loss in her right ear. She told Tom Butler that Mono: “feels like a debut record” and that she’s “like a born-again musician.” The fact that the album is inspired by such a pivotal moment in her life combined with the killer quality of singles “Raw Raw” and “Shy” means we likely have a spectacular album to look forward to.
• Barenaked Ladies are releasing their 18th studio album on Friday. In Flight was preceded by the single “Too Old.”
• Pretenders release Relentless, their first album on Parlophone. Production delays set the album’s release two weeks behind its originally announced release date but the lead singles promise another great Pretenders record.
• Nation of Language are unveiling Strange Disciple. Their second album, A Way Forward provided them with breakthrough success and surely Strange Disciple will maintain their momentum.
• Japanese-American singer/songwriter Mitski calls The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We (out Friday) her “most American album.” She will be exploring themes of love and drawing inspiration from spaghetti Western soundtracks.
• Thirty Seconds to Mars release their first new album in five years: It’s the End of the World but It’s a Beautiful Day.
• The second album by The Beaches (Blame My Ex) drops.
• Willie Nelson may not be recording a rock album prior to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this fall, but he is releasing his 74th solo studio album Bluegrass on Friday.

Upcoming Events:

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

Until October 6th, you can still check out the exhibition “A New World: Ohio Women to Watch” at the Riffe Gallery.

9/13

• CD 92.9 Welcomes Owl City as he takes the stage at The Newport this evening with Augustana as the opener!
• CD 92.9’s Frontstage Presents Souther at Natalie’s Grandview tonight.

9/14

• The very last BAM Thursday takes place 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 Thunder & Lightning: An SBX Tribute to the Music of Led Zeppelin and Queen over at Shadowbox Live! If you miss it on Thursday, no worries! You can catch the matinee on Sunday at 2 p.m.
• Bourbon and Beyond kicks off in Louisville. Thursday headliners include Train, Billy Strings, and Brandi Carlisle.

9/15

• Night two of Bourbon and Beyond is loaded up with great artists like Joy Oladokun, Inhaler, The Gaslight Anthem, Bastille, Brittany Howard, Hozier, Duran Duran, The Killers, and more!
• Homecoming Festival kicks off at the ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park in Cincinnati. The National will be playing their entire High Violet album Friday night, and you can catch Patti Smith and her band, Bartees Strange, and more.
• Scioto Fest begins at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Enjoy camping, rock climbing, and music at the outdoor event.
• CD 92.9 Welcomes An Evening With Cake at KEMBA Live! Check out Just Emma’s interview with frontman John McCrae on our YouTube!
  Editor’s note: It’s me. I’m Just Emma.
• Catch Shadowbox Live! presents Body Language, a sketch comedy and musical experience.
• CD 92.9 Welcomes Warpaint at the A&R Music Bar.

9/16

• Saturday at Bourbon and Beyond, catch Spoon, City and Color, The Avett Brothers, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys, and more.
• Saturday is your second chance to catch Shadowbox Live! presents Body Language, a sketch comedy, and musical experience.
• Homecoming Festival continues at the ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park in Cincinnati. The National will be playing their entire Trouble Will Find Me album Saturday night, and you can catch Snail Mail, Weyes Blood, Pavement, and more!
• Day two of Scioto Fest at Scioto Audubon Metro Park features rock climbing, walking tours, and kayaking!
• Arrrhh! Head ye out to Waynesville for Pirates Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival.
• Come out to the CD 92.9 FM parking lot for Front Street Flea (Presented by The Greater Columbus Arts Council’s Columbus Makes Art) from 11am-4pm! Explore booths from some of the best local vendors. Entry is free!
• Visit The Market Rickenbacker Woods for even more vendors of home goods, bakery treats, and more!
• Support mental health resilience at ResiFest in Plain City.
• CD 92.9 Welcomes Ani DeFranco at KEMBA Live!

9/17

• Sunday is your second chance to catch Thunder & Lightning: An SBX Tribute to the Music of Led Zeppelin and Queen over at Shadowbox Live!
• Arrrhh! Head ye out to Waynesville for Pirates Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival.
• On the final day of Bourbon and Beyond, check out ZZ Ward, Ryan Bingham, John Batiste, Blondie, Bruno Mars, and more!

9/18

• CD 92.9 Welcomes Gus Dapperton at Newport Music Hall. Sarah Kinsley opens.

9/19

• CD 92.9 Welcomes Quarters of Change to the A&R Music Bar. Never Ending Fall opens.

9/20

• Justin from Blue October comes to the CD 92.9 Big Room ahead of Blue October’s set at KEMBA Live! Wednesday evening.
• Join the CD 92.9 Scene Team two hours prior to Crew kickoff at Whistle and Keg for games and prizes. Wear black and yellow, drink gold with Modelo, the official import beer of Columbus Crew SC.
• Jawbreaker (with special guests Joyce Manor and Gumpster) play out at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center.

Here at the station:

Remaining giveaways this week:

• Brian has tickets to see John Oliver at The Wexner Center Mershon Auditorium on October 12th and tickets to CD 92.9 Welcomes the Wonder Years: The Greatest Generation Tour Ft. Anxious, Sweet Pill, and Action/Adventure at KEMBA Live! on October 13th.
• Brian and Laura have passes to see Justin from Blue October in the Big Room on Wednesday!
• During your midday, Laura has tickets to The Band Camino at KEMBA Live! on October 16th.
• Laura and Tom have chances to see Fall Out Boy with special guests Jimmy Eat World, Hot Mulligan, and Carr at The Schottenstein Center on March 29th, 2024!
• Grayson has tickets to CD 92.9 Welcomes Mt. Joy at KEMBA Live! on October 3rd, CD 92.9 Welcomes Tom Odell at The Newport on October 13th, and CD 92.9 Welcomes Tennis at Newport Music Hall on October 23rd.
• Grayson can also get you into The Big Room to see Colony House on September 28th.
• Tom has tickets to CD 92.9’s Independent Playground Presents Amyl and the Snifflers at Newport Music Hall on October 22nd.

Plus:

• TONIGHT at 9 pm on Frontstage, Tom plays two songs back-to-back from Pale Grey Lore!
• New merch has dropped in our store. Get “Amped Up” with our tee straight from the Wonderbus runway. Or ROCK LOCAL with the shirt of the same name!
• 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. Our sweet and playful buddy Chuck Norris and our friend Moon are still looking for their forever families, as well as Rocco who visited last week!

–Just Emma (JustEmma@CD929FM.com)