Radio, to us, is an act of creative expression that students deserve a right to engage in, regardless of their academic path. Although Ideastream has promised CSU students “paid and for-credit internships and other learning opportunities in journalism, television and radio production, marketing, and graphic design”, it is important to note that students are not solely involved in college radio for career experience. We urge CSU to reconsider this deal for the justice of student programmers and freedom to play their chosen content on the air.

To the WCSB programmers,

We understand any turmoil this situation may cause you. Many of our programmers are WCSB alumni and have learned a significant amount about the radio from their time at WCSB. We welcome any and all current programmers to contact us. If you have any interest in programming at WRUW-FM or would like to collaborate with one of our existing shows, please reach out to our Program Director, Jack Salit, at [email protected].

CLEVELAND (September 6, 2025)– WRUW-FM 91.1 is proud to announce that Studio-A-Rama has returned for 2025! Join us at the Mather Memorial Courtyard (11220 Bellflower Rd. Cleveland, OH 44106) on the Case Western Reserve University campus for a very special, day-long lineup of music. This event is FREE to the public and all ages. 

The festivities begin with entry starting at 1 p.m. and continue through the afternoon and evening, concluding at 11 p.m. Bring a picnic, bring your friends, but leave glass bottles and alcoholic beverages at home! 

Food trucks will be on site throughout the day. Swing by The Jolly Scholar, just a short walk away at 11111 Euclid Avenue, for a bite to eat or a drink; the festival will be live-streamed with sound at The Scholar. You can also watch from home on our YouTube channel or listen in on our livestream or on 91.1 on your radio dial. A full line-up and headliner band bios can be found below.

2:00 p.m. – Teamonade
2:45 p.m. – Napsack
3:30 p.m. – The Village Bicycle
4:15 p.m. – Cowboy Princess Brigade
5:00 p.m. – Public  Squares
5:45 p.m. – Cruelster
6:30 p.m. – Bwak Dwagon
7:15 p.m. – honeybee
8:00 p.m. – Disintegration
9:00 p.m. – Artificial Go (Cincinatti, OH) 
10:00 p.m. – Wombo (Louisville, KY)

Artificial Go  craft wiry, Dadaist-fueled post-punk with bright tuneful art-pop across their new album Musical Chairs (Feel It Records). Maximum RockNRoll calls it an “incessant wiggle of sparse and trebly guitar, solidly skeletal drumming, and mannered, alternately animated/nonplussed faux-Brit-accented vocals, reminiscent of Suburban Lawns, Delta 5, and the Slits.

Wombo  first connected in 2016 and have crafted a unique lane over the near-decade since forming, contorting post-punk structures into uncanny shapes. On their newest release, Danger in Fives, they twist another knot into their belt, and come out creatively renewed. This pursuit of strengthening their craft has earned Wombo a beloved reputation among their community of independent musicians. Ask any adjacent musician operating today who they’re listening to, and more often than not you’ll hear Wombo toward the top of the list. 

Driving to Studio-A? There are surface lots surrounding the area off of Ford Dr. and Bellflower Rd. where you may park for a nominal fee. Street parking is available just a short walk away on Bellflower Drive and East Blvd. Be sure to carpool and if you’ll be drinking, bring a designated driver. Taking public transit? Use the RTA Rapid Red Line and take it to the Little Italy – University Circle stop. Take the CircleLink right to Mather Memorial! Or take the Healthline to Euclid Ave & Cornell Rd station, we are just a 5 minute walk away.

Learn more at our website or RSVP on Facebook. We can’t wait to see you there, at the triumphant return of Studio-A, now in its 38th non-consecutive year!

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About Studio-A-Rama: Since 1982, WRUW has staged this free annual concert designed to thank listeners for their ongoing support throughout the year, and especially during WRUW’s annual telethon. An enthusiastic audience response during the annual on-air fundraiser enables WRUW to continue hosting Studio-A-Rama as well as support local music and live music. Studio-A-Rama is one part of WRUW-FM’s commitment to giving local bands a platform by broadcasting them live. 

About WRUW-FM 91.1 Cleveland: In 1946, WFSM was founded by the Flora Stone Mather Radio Club, “broadcasting” via a public address system. Since that time, it evolved into an AM carrier-current station in 1955 and then on February 26, 1967 to the FM-broadcast station it is now. WRUW 91.1 FM began as a ten watt mono station serving the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland. In 1980, WRUW raised its power to 1,000 watts. The evolution of WRUW was completed when, on March 5 2002, WRUW increased its power to 15,000 watts. WRUW now serves a large portion of the Northeast/Northern Ohio region.

WRUW will review all submissions received by July 31 from local and regional bands who wish to play. All types of original music will be considered, and musicians that have submitted music in the past, including those that have played in the past 4 years, are encouraged to do so once again.

Studio-A-Rama is WRUW’s annual FREE, outdoor, day-long rock concert, and it’s a great opportunity for local and regional bands to showcase their talent and have their music heard.  WRUW is proud to simulcast Studio-A-Rama over its 15,000 watts air signal, as well as on the internet at www.wruw.org. Video will be streaming on on YouTube and Facebook pages.

Since 1982, WRUW has staged this free annual concert designed to thank listeners for their ongoing support throughout the year, and especially during WRUW’s annual telethon. An enthusiastic audience response during the annual on-air fundraiser enables WRUW to continue hosting Studio-A-Rama as well as fund live webcasting and support local music and live music.  Studio-A-Rama is one part of WRUW-FM’s commitment to broadcasting local bands live. The “Live From Cleveland” show broadcasts bands from the WRUW-FM studios every Thursday evening from 10 until 11pm, and WRUW also simulcasts numerous live music from events such as the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Summer Solstice, the Hessler Street Fair, and the City Stages Series.

Submit your band at the form below!

Cheekface and Shadow Show

CLEVELAND (September 7, 2024)– WRUW-FM 91.1 is proud to announce after a four-year hiatus, Studio-A-Rama is back and better than ever! Join us at the Mather Memorial Courtyard (11220 Bellflower Rd. Cleveland, OH 44106) on the Case Western Reserve University’s campus for a very special, day-long lineup of music. This event is FREE to the public and all ages. 

The festivities begin with entry starting at 1 p.m. and continue through the afternoon and evening, concluding at 11 p.m. Bring a picnic, bring your friends, but leave glass bottles and alcoholic beverages at home! 

Food trucks will be on site throughout the day. You can look forward to sampling sweets and eats by Comfort CLE from 1 to 5 p.m., Cleveland Cookie Dough from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., and The Manna Truck from 6 to 10 p.m. Swing by The Jolly Scholar, just a short walk away at 11111 Euclid Avenue, for a bite to eat or a drink. The festival will be live-streamed with sound at The Scholar. You can also watch from home on our YouTube channel or listen in on our livestream. A full line-up and headliner band bios can be found below.

1:45 p.m. – The Super Babes

2:30 p.m. – HONOLULU HIGH

3:15 p.m. – C-Level 

4:00 p.m. – NATURE

4:45 p.m. – Brood X

5:30 p.m. – RRRIOT!

6:15 p.m. – MuAmin Collective

7:00 p.m. – Suitor

7:45 p.m. – Perfect Pals

8:30 p.m. – Grumpy Plum

9:15 p.m. – Shadow Show (Detroit, MI) 

10 p.m. – Cheekface (Los Angeles, CA)

Shadow Show is an uncompromising power trio from Detroit, Michigan, that combines elements of 60’s garage-psychedelia into a 21st century modern pop-art incarnation. Sleek and spellbinding, the music sweeps you up into frenetic grooves and dazzling harmonies. Their music pushes the boundaries of what can be, yet remains deeply rooted in the raw, untouchable Detroit sound.

Cheekface is composed of Greg Katz, Amanda Tannen, and drummer Mark “Echo” Edwards. They stick close to the blend of post-punk and power pop they first explored on their 2019 debut “Therapy Island” and honed across 2021’s “Emphatically No.” But new to their recent album, the chatty indie rock outfit lets the music do the talking at times, like in the winding dance break of LCD-esque “Featured Singer,” the explosion of guitarmonies on “You Always Want to Bomb the Middle East,” and the majestic Moog melody of album closer “Vegan Water.” 

Driving to Studio-A? There are surface lots surrounding the area off of Ford Dr. and Bellflower Rd. where you may park for up to 4 hours or more at a time for a nominal fee. Metered parking spots are available just a short walk away on Bellflower Drive and East Blvd. Be sure to carpool and if you’ll be drinking, bring a designated driver. Taking public transit? Use the RTA Rapid Red Line and take it to the Cedar-University stop. Take the CircleLink right to Mather Memorial! Or take the Healthline to Euclid Ave & Cornell Rd station, we are just a 5 minute walk away.Learn more at our website or RSVP on Facebook. We can’t wait to see you there, at the triumphant return of Studio-A, now in its 38th non-consecutive year!

WRUW will be hosting it’s annual 2024 telethon fundraiser from March 18-24. For this year’s telethon, we need your help designing some new shirts and merch items. Selected logos will receive a prize of $200! Here are the rules:

1. The logo contest is open to individuals, teams, and design professionals. Participants must be of legal age
2. The logo must have the following items visible:
   1. WRUW
   2. 91.1
   3. Cleveland
3. All logos must be submitted in a vector format (eps, ai, svg, etc.). No rasterized artwork (jpeg, png, gif, etc) will be accepted.
4. No more than four solid colors can be used. An additional transparent color will be accepted. Gradients will not be allowed.
5. All designs must be submitted by March 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
6. Multiple entries are allowed per person/team.
7. Judging will take place among the WRUW staff in the month of March 2024 with the final decision being made by the General Manager, Creative Director, Station Advisor, and Telethon Directors. Selected designs will be announced before the 2024 Telethon.
8. WRUW loves animals of all kinds, and usually strives to do at least one animal shirt per year. Though not required, animals are encouraged.
9. All submissions must be original and not infringe on any existing copyrights or trademarks.
10. All submissions will become property of WRUW-FM and Case Western Reserve University.
11. Designs can be used on t-shirts, tank tops, sweaters, zip-up hoodies, long sleeve shirts, hats, and any other merchandise as seems appropriate by WRUW.
12. The winners will receive a check from Case Western Reserve University for $200. Please allow some time for checks to be mailed.
13. While four designs are required for each telethon (three shirts and a long-sleeve outerwear item), more than four winners may be selected with additional designs being used in subsequent years. Winners will still be paid this year for future year’s designs.
14. WRUW at any time reserves the right to cancel or modify the contest. This includes the right to not select a winner.
15. By submitting artwork, the artist agrees to the rules above. 

Submit your artwork using the form below

Below are an assortment of previous shirts for inspiration

• What: Our fourth annual(ish) pick-up party
• When: May 11th, 2024 from 1PM to 6:00 PM
• Where: Jolly Scholar, 11111 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
• What do I get: Everyone who donated $25 will get a free drink ticket for a beer, well drink, milkshake, or soft drink as well as a wristband for free food
• Do I have to donate to attend: Nope! Though you will not receive a free drink or free food.
• Can I donate there: Yes! We will have a limited number of premiums still available on site. Or you can just donate and not receive a premium.
• Where can I park: Street parking (free on weekends!) is available along Bellflower Rd. and East Blvd. and garage parking is available in Lot 29 ($2.00/hour)
• Will there be more music and fewer hits this year: Yes! Some of your favorite WRUW DJ’s will be spinning tunes throughout the party
• What if I can’t make it: We will begin shipping out remaining premiums the following day. You will receive an email when it ships.

Hope to see you there!

CLEVELAND, Ohio (February 20, 2024)— WRUW-FM 91.1 Cleveland will host their annual
Telethon, an online and in-person phone-banking fundraiser, from the station’s studios on the
campus of Case Western Reserve University. Celebrating their 58th anniversary on February 26,
2024, this year brings more live music, remotely broadcast community events, and new content to our dedicated listeners from our equally dedicated volunteer programmers.

WRUW offers eclectic and diverse programming to the Greater Cleveland community over the
airwaves and around the world through online streaming. The pledge drive runs for one week
beginning Monday, March 18th at 12 a.m. through Sunday, March 24th at 11:59 p.m.

Listeners will have a chance to call in to the station’s 100 freeform programs and pledge their support to their favorite show(s). Donations can be called into 216-368-2208 until March 24th at 10 p.m. and will be accepted online at telethon.wruw.org after the end of the designated Telethon week.

Supporters can also contribute to WRUW’s very own endowment fund to ensure operations for decades to come. This money will accrue interest, building on donations received during this one week per year.

Returning this year is the 4th Annual Telethon Pick-up Party! Donors will be invited to the “Thank
You” party on May 11th, and as usual, it will be located at The Jolly Scholar (11111 Euclid Ave.) where they can pick up their thank-you gifts, meet WRUW DJs, and partake in free appetizers and refreshments. If you cannot make the pick-up party, your premium will be mailed to you as per usual. But we hope you can make it!

WRUW-FM looks forward to connecting with listeners this week and at the Telethon Pick-up
Party. Donate today to help WRUW-FM reach their goal of $91.1K! (See what we did there?)

Donations can be given online at the WRUW website: wruw.org.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our good friend and staff member Roger Weist passed away suddenly on Thursday evening, December 13, 2018.

Roger Stanton Weist has been the host of the “Beyond the Pale” Irish music radio show on Sunday afternoons from 4pm-6pm for 15 years (since 2003), and WRUW’s Music Director for 11 years (since 2007).

If you knew Roger, you knew he was extremely proud of his Irish heritage, highly active in Cleveland’s Irish Community, and a devout Catholic. Some listeners might remember Roger was the Grand Marshall of the 2017 Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade. He often said that was a highlight of his life.

At the time of his death, Roger was a confirmed bachelor, but had a large extended family that was very important to him.  He is survived by several brothers and sisters, over 50 nieces and nephews, over 100 great nieces and nephews, plus many cousins and other family members. He was born August 13, 1952 and was 66 years old.

Roger will be sorely missed at WRUW. He was a kind and generous person to all staff members, and was known for his great sense of humor and infectious laugh. As WRUW’s Music Director, he was in frequent contact with music publishers to secure more music for WRUW’s library. He was also a frequent face at WRUW public events helping to promote the station.

Former WRUW staff member Colleen Kelly remembers Roger this way:

For several years I spent my Sunday afternoons at WRUW playing tunes and bantering with Nathan, and Roger‘s show, Beyond the Pale Radio always followed our time slot. Part of our sign off duty was to cue up Sharon Shannon’s “Blackbird” and inform listeners that it was time to go “Beyond…The Pale.”

For all of Roger’s good traits, punctuality wasn’t one of them, but he always seemed to make it behind the mic by the time the song was over and, being blessed with the gift of gab, would launch into an update on life, family, and Cleveland’s Irish American community as he readied he next song.

Always kind and committed to the things he loved the most, WRUW, Cleveland, and his many listeners have lost a good one in Roger. Rest in Peace, friend.

Another staff member, Rachel Hunt, remembers Roger this way:

I will miss Roger so much. He was one of my favorite WRUW programmers. No matter what ethnic or arts festival it may have been, he was there representing WRUW and would always make time to say hello. You’ve probably met him, taking photos of the people in attendance, listening and documenting, as well as charming the ladies. This is the hardest part about being a member of the radio station, though still an immense privilege in every way.

I hope I see you again someday Roger S. Weist 

Staff member Jimmie Wilson wrote the following:

This is heartbreaking news. I covered Roger’s show this past Sunday (December 9th, 2018). He wrote me to tell me that he had listened from his hospital room and had enjoyed it very much. I fully expected him to return to us a week later. He was a good friend and a dear colleague, and he will be missed both at WRUW and throughout Cleveland’s Irish community.

Our staff member known as Lazybones wrote the following:

I subbed Beyond the Pale for the first time earlier this year (2018), and since I know little about Irish music I was a bit intimidated. Roger emailed me a list of artists, and a couple hours after the show he emailed me to say that I did a great job, which was very generous and unnecessary of him.

He spent so much time in and out of the hospital that I took it for granted that as long as he was still sending out emails and things, he’d still be fine. He seemed such a key part of the WRUW family, but I’m sure that pales in comparison to his role in the Irish cultural community in the Cleveland area. (You don’t wind up marshaling a St. Patrick’s Day parade for nothing.)

Godspeed Roger, and thanks for letting me get away with playing Thin Lizzy on your show.

Roger’s show was followed by the show “Erie Effusion”.  The host, DJBG, wrote the following:

Roger called me during my show to tell me he was in the hospital and wasn’t doing well and I am so sad and speechless to hear he has passed away. ?

I’ve had the privilege of being on air after Roger since 2010 and my wonderful experience in the WRUW family included my weekly interaction with him. In the past I’ve had the privilege of interacting with many other programmers, students, even a future inmate at Lorain Correctional while starting my shift at WRUW. But Roger will always be one of my favorites, always smiling and in a good mood to hand over the airwaves to me every week. He felt like family to me, as many people there do.

I will miss him very much. I’ll probably even miss that damn Saw Doctors song.

That Saw Doctors song is “Happy Days”, and Roger would always sing along to the first verse and then end his show as follows …

Dance as if no one were watching,
Sing as if no one were listening,
Love like you’ve never been hurt, and
Live each day as if it were your last.

Click below to hear Roger and The Saw Doctors closing out his show on April 15, 2018:

“Safe Home,” Roger!

And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. ?

“Beyond the Pale” will continue to air Sundays, 4pm-6pm, through January 13th, 2019, hosted by a rotation of WRUW staff members who will maintain the Irish music format to honor Roger’s memory.

Roger Weist’s Wake and Funeral Information

Wake: Monday, December 17, 2018, 2:00pm-8:00pm:  Friends may call at the Berry – McGreevey Funeral Home, 26691 Detroit Road (one mile west of Columbia Rd.) Westlake, Ohio.

Funeral Mass and Reception:  Tuesday, December 18, 2018, 11:00 am at St. Patrick’s Church, 3602 Bridge Ave., Cleveland. The family requests all attending the funeral mass go directly to St. Patrick’s.  Mass will be followed by internment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brookpark, Ohio, and a reception at Brennan’s Party Center at 13000 Triskett Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111.

Donations:  Donate to the ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS-BERRY/BOLAND DIVISION c/o J.KILBANE, 22830 Detroit Rd., Rocky River, Ohio 44116

Full Obituary:  Click here for Roger’s full obituary at Cleveland.com

Always affable and professional, here’s Roger at work with the WRUW crew during a live remote broadcast in December of 2016.