Small Studio Sessions

Katherine Nagy

On the first Tuesday of each month, WFYI's Small Studio Sessions releases a new session featuring musicians playing sets in the WFYI Small Studio. You might see bands or musicians you haven’t heard of yet or well-known artists. Small Studio features a mix of genres, with an emphasis on giving local & regional musical talent a chance to shine. Scroll through this page for every session, with both audio and video versions. 

Are you interested in playing WFYI's Small Studio? Submit your info at http://www.wfyi.org/smallstudioentry

You can find Small Studio podcasts and subscribe to the sessions at iTunes. 

WFYI’s Small Studio Sessions is made possible by Sun King Brewery. 

 

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Katherine Nagy
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Katherine Nagy
November 24, 2020

Folk singer Katherine Nagy performs in a Small Studio Skyline Session.

The Brothers Footman
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The Brothers Footman
October 29, 2020

The Brothers Footman perform with the Indianapolis skyline in the background.

Joy Caroline Mills
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Joy Caroline Mills
September 8, 2020

Singer-songwriter Joy Caroline Mills WFYIs first Small Studio from Home

Okara Imani
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Okara Imani
April 7, 2020

Indianapolis based singer-songwriter Okara Imani.

Lani and the Tramps
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Lani and the Tramps
March 3, 2020

Lani and the Tramps play a multi-genre blend of rock, pop, Americana, soul, and blues.

ameriKKKen
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ameriKKKen
February 4, 2020

Rapper and singer ameriKKKen is WFYI's February 2020 Small Studio Sessions artist.

Josh Kaufman
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Josh Kaufman
January 7, 2020

The Voice winner and Indianapolis native, Josh Kaufman.

Joshua Powell
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Joshua Powell
December 3, 2019

Indie psych rocker Joshua Powell is joined by his band The Great Train Robbery."

Pavel Polanco Safadit - Oye Mamacita
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Pavel Polanco Safadit - Oye Mamacita
October 29, 2019

Pavel Polanco Safadit performs "Oye Mamacita" in the WFYI Small Studio.

Moxxie
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Moxxie
October 1, 2019

Bubble-Grunge band Moxxie is our latest Small Studio featured act.

Shooter Jennings
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Shooter Jennings
September 3, 2019

Outlaw country musician Shooter Jennings is WFYIs September Small Studio Sessions artist.

Michael Raintree
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Michael Raintree
August 6, 2019

Michael Raintree

The Charlie Ballantine Trio
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The Charlie Ballantine Trio
July 2, 2019

Our latest Small Studio Session showcases the work of jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine and...

Tank and the Bangas
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Tank and the Bangas
June 4, 2019

Tank and the Bangas, NPR 2017 Tiny Desk Winner - June 2019 featured Small Studio Session

Robots And Magic Powers
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Robots And Magic Powers
May 7, 2019

Progressive indie rock band Robots And Magic Powers is May 2019's Small Studio Sessions act....

Premium Blend
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Premium Blend
April 2, 2019

The musicians of Premium Blend take jazz, soul, and hip hop to a new level.

Meghan Cristeen Martin
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Meghan Cristeen Martin
March 5, 2019

Singer-songwriter Meghan Cristeen Martin is WFYI's March 2019 Small Studio musician.

Small Studio Sessions Special
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Small Studio Sessions Special
January 31, 2019

Catch up on three years of the series, featuring live performances by Rob Dixon, Tad Robinson,...

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Joshua Powell
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Joshua Powell
December 23, 2020

This audio only Small Studio Session was recorded with Joshua Powell in 2018. Powell plays...

Jamie Nichole
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Jamie Nichole
December 9, 2020

In this solo three song set, Indiana based musician Jamie Nichole shares stories of her original...

Katherine Nagy
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Katherine Nagy
November 24, 2020

Katherine Nagy is an Indianapolis based singer songwriter. She plays an original blend of acoustic...

The Brothers Footman
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The Brothers Footman
October 29, 2020

The Brothers Footman Small Studio Skyline Session.

Joy Caroline Mills
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Joy Caroline Mills
September 8, 2020

Singer-songwriter Joy Caroline Mills presents WFYI's first Small Studio from Home. Mills just...

Okara Imani
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Okara Imani
April 6, 2020

Indianapolis based singer songwriter, Okara Imani

Lani and the Tramps
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Lani and the Tramps
March 3, 2020

Lani and the Tramps play a multi-genre blend of rock, pop, Americana, soul, and blues. The...

ameriKKKen
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ameriKKKen
February 4, 2020

ameriKKKen entered NPR's 2019 Tiny Desk Contest, and we noticed her powerful performance at...

Josh Kaufman
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Josh Kaufman
January 6, 2020

The Voice winner and Indianapolis native, Josh Kaufman. Set List: Levity, Lie to Me, Won't...

Joshua Powell
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Joshua Powell
December 3, 2019

Joshua Powell plays inventive psych rock across the country, and counts over 800 live shows...

Pavel & Direct Contact
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Pavel & Direct Contact
November 4, 2019

Our Small Studio band this month features the high energy sound of the group Pavel & Direct...

Moxxie
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Moxxie
October 1, 2019

Rock band Moxxie is October 2019's Small Studio Session featured act. The band describes their...

Shooter Jennings
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Shooter Jennings
September 3, 2019

He calls himself an outlaw rocker yet country music is in his blood. Shooter Jennings is the...

Michael Raintree
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Michael Raintree
August 5, 2019

Michael Raintree describes his music as "experimental R&B." He's created a unique soundscape...

The Charlie Ballantine Trio
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The Charlie Ballantine Trio
July 2, 2019

Our latest Small Studio Session showcases the work of jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine and...

Tank and the Bangas
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Tank and the Bangas
June 4, 2019

Tank and the Bangas were in good spirits when they stopped by WFYI to record their Small Studio...

Robots And Magic Powers
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Robots And Magic Powers
May 7, 2019

Progressive indie rock band Robots And Magic Powers is this month's featured Small Studio Sessions...

Premium Blend
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Premium Blend
April 1, 2019

This month's Small Studio performers take jazz, soul, and hip hop to a new level. The talented...

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