We’re psyched about another SubPop band this week, Beach House. Originally from Baltimore and veterans of Dan Deacon’s debauchery, Beach House has released their fourth full length, Bloom. They’ll be playing a few more southern dates this week and  next before they head to Europe. So for Richmonders, check them out online…lame, but our only [...]

 

This week’s featured new music is Father John Misty, Fear Fun. Father John Misty is the solo project from Josh Tillman, former Fleet Foxes drummer. Check him out on YouTube with “Nancy From Now On”

 

Yesterday March 21, SubPop darlings The Head and the Heart played a short set at Obama campaign headquarters downtown. The group donated their time before a show at The National to support a candidate they truly believe in. Local band Black Girls opened for the group at The National and The Head and the Heart [...]

 

February has been an exciting month at VCU, first Valentine’s Day, then Free Pancakes, and then Leap Day. We’re reminding you how lucky you were on Valentine’s Day to not have been on this blind date. We hosted a blind date in cooperation with Shafer for two lucky student contest winners. The date was a disaster [...]

 

Hey, Joel here. Going to give away the rest of the tickets to see The Fighting Jamesons today at the Compass, just look for the guy with the “FREE SWAG” sign.

 

Hey, Program Director Joel here. I’m going to be at the Compass today handing out free tickets to see The Fighting Jamesons! Look for the “FREE SWAG” sign

Featured New Music — Beach House Featured New Music The Head and the Heart for Obama Love Is Blind Podcast Posted FREE TICKETS FREE TICKETS AT THE COMPASS

Wake Up Call w/ Chris

Start your morning the right way with Chris as they bring you a mix of music, news, and talk that is sure to get you in a good mood. Tune in Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays at 11am here on WVCW!

On-Air Time: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8:30am to 9:30am

 

 

Hosts: Chris Nova

About the hosts: Bio Coming Soon! This portion is being prepared by the individual and will be provided very soon so you can continue to learn more about the people who make WVCW the great radio station that it is. Check back soon for updates and more to this page.

Contact the hosts: Email: nova@wvcw.org

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Wake Up Call with Chris Download Central

Below are the most recent broadcasts of the Wake Up Call with Chris. They are arranged in chronological order, with the most recent broadcast at the top. Right-click to save and download to your computer and mobile music player.

 Spring 2012

Wake Up Call – Podcast 05/01/2012

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #46 – 03/29/2012

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #45 – 03/01/12

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #44 – 02/28/12

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #43 – 02/23/12

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #42 – 02/16/12

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #41 – 02/14/12

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #40- 02/07/12

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #39 – 02/02/12

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #38 – 01/31/12

 

Fall 2011 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #37 – 11/28/11

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #36 – 11/7/11

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #35 – 11/2/11

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #35 – 10/17/11

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #34 – 10/12/11

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #33 – 10/10/11

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #32 – 10/5/11

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #31 – 9/30/11

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #30 – 9/28/11

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #29 – 9/26/11

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #28 – 9/23/11

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #27 – 9/21/11

 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #26 – 9/14/11

Politics, Gibson Guitars, and the soul man Chris Nova

Wake Up Call – Podcast #25 – 9/12/11

The rain is gone, but Chris Nova is back! Here on Wake Up Call to tell you about football, bombs, and Fullerton, California. 

Wake Up Call – Podcast #24 – 9/9/11

Apologies for starting late; parking tickets ensue, illegal self-defense, and released medical records

Wake Up Call – Podcast #23 – 9/7/11

President and Vice President of the VCU Club football team come to help play music and understand Club Football.

Wake Up Call – Podcast #22 – 9/2/11

Government corruption, California, Hurricane recaps, Anti-terrorism, and there’s a Zeppelin song in there !

Wake Up Call – Podcast #21 – 8/31/11

“It’s good to back.”– First broadcast of the semester and there is a warm since of nostalgia on the internet this morning

 

Fall/ Spring 2010- 2011

Wake Up Call – Podcast #20 – 4/27/11

“The Richmond City Police Department would like to remind you not to become a victim of larceny.”

Wake Up Call – Podcast #19 – 4/22/11

Good Friday: always falls between March 22nd and April 25th. Shout out to friends in Scotland, Canada and the 804. Plus, Easter facts

Wake Up Call – Podcast #18 – 4/20/11

The most handsome man on the radio tells you that the USA’s credit rating is going down.

Wake Up Call – Podcast #17 – 4/15/11

Chris talks about The FAA, Donald Trump, but before all of that comes sports!

Wake Up Call – Podcast #16 – 4/13/11

“If you’re a baseball fan, this is the season for you.” Plus, Black Top Improv

Wake Up Call – Podcast #15 – 4/8/11

Semester is winding down and procrastination is topic of the day

Wake Up Call – Podcast #14 – 4/6/11

March Maddness is over, It’s April, ramnation

Wake Up Call – Podcast #13 – 4/1/11

Happening on one of Chris’ favorite day of the year, an April Fools Day Special

Wake Up Call – Podcast #12 – 3/30/11

Chronicling the Victories of VCU of FSU and Kansas, the happenings afterward, and the future

Wake Up Call – Podcast #11 – 3/23/11

Is Joey Rodriguez a team player? We all know he is “one tough hombre”…

Wake Up Call – Podcast #10 – 3/9/11

Guest Eric Park and Chris discuss the Rams’ disappointing loss to ODU in the championship

Wake Up Call – Podcast #9 – 3/2/11

Soda surprisingly affects blood pressure; also Red Bull in reverse sleep-aid drinks

Wake Up Call – Podcast #8 2/25/11

Searching for WVCW royalty, Clay Asbury has brought in the guest Joe Asbury, son.

Wake Up Call – Podcast #7 2/23/11

What’s up with these heavy doors and why do I have to hold them for people other than myself?

Wake Up Call – Podcast #6 2/18/11

Parker Sheppard and Chris discuss cheap iPhones and other droughts

Wake Up Call – Podcast #5 2/11/11

Have your mornings been missing something…like interesting talk on topics? Comedy? Well, you’re in luck. Start your morning the right way with Chris Nova on The Wake Up Call w/ Chris on WVCW

Wake Up Call – Podcast #4 2/9/11

Chris carries on the torch, past the Super Bowl, his disappointment with halftime, and Canada’s Internet

Wake Up Call – Podast #3 2/4/11

The Wake Up Call with Chris is live on WVCW, with news and more talk…oh, so much more talk…

Wake Up Call – Podcast #2 1/21/11

Closing out the first week of the Spring Semester on a high note, the Wake Up Call with Chris on WVCW

Wake Up Call – Podcast #1 1/19/11

Welcome Back! The Wake Up Call w/ Chris is back on the air on WVCW Radio to kick of 2011 here at VCU!