Phil Ochs / Bob Fass Extravaganza
Thursday night December 22 thru Friday morning December 23
Broadcast LIVE from Sixth Street Community Center With Host Bob Fass, and many notable performers and guests
This month marks what would have been the 65th birthday of Phil Ochs, one of the great songsters of the 1960's antiwar movement. In the spirit of WBAI's long tradition of innovative and rabble-rousing radio, we'd like to invite you to what is sure to be a memorable late-night LIVE broadcast of "Radio UnNameable" hosted by the legendary Bob Fass at the Sixth Street Community Center, commemorating Phil Ochs' birthday.
Numerous "walk-on" musicians and surprise guests will perform Phil Ochs' songs and talk about his life. The show will be broadcast live over WBAI (99.5 FM) during Bob Fass's regular weekly late-night timeslot.
For those who follow WBAI's history, this week also marks the 5th anniversary of what has been called "The Christmas Coup." So expect some discussion about "Visions for WBAI: What kind of radio station do we want?" as well.
Thursday, December 22 thru Friday morning, December 23 Bob Fass / Phil Ochs extravaganza begins at Midnight and goes until 3:30 a.m. Doors Open at 10:45 pm Sixth Street Community Center -- 638 East 6th St. (bet. Ave. B & C) Lower East Side, New York City FREE -- Food and drink will be available at modest cost
We will be accepting contributions to purchase much needed equipment for the overnight shows at WBAI..
This event is being organized on a voluntary basis by independent members of the WBAI local station board, listeners and staff.
* Performers -- Please email mitchelcohen at mindspring.com if you'd like to perform one or two of Phil Ochs' songs there! Thanks.