WCDB 45th/WSUA 60th Anniversary Reunion Events

Thursday Oct. 26

10 am Radio Station Open House - WCDB Studios

Coffee and bagels early, then snacks and beverages later in the day.

7:30 pm 90.9FM WCDB & The FUZE BOX present: WCDB’S 45th Birthday Party!

The Capital District's Best celebrates 45 years as part of the Albany music scene with a party heralding the music, places, and people who helped make it one of the nation’s finest college radio stations!

Expect a retrotatious trip back to the golden era of cutting-edge college radio from the early 80’s to the 90’s and beyond as we celebrate with a dance party summoning the nights of the Fuze Box’s legendary predecessor QE2, and famed Rock Night at the Rafters. With special guests QE2 founder CHAR SHORTSLEEVE & REAL GEORGE (CLUB 288/QE2 DJ, Buzz Magazine, Real George’s Backroom).

The Fuze Box, 12 Central Ave., Albany.

Friday Oct. 27

12 Noon Radio Station Open House - WCDB Studios

4:30 pm WCDB & ALBANY Discussion Panel

A roundtable of CDB alumni DJs and Albany local music vets discussing the Albany music scene from the golden age of college radio to now. Panelists include Howard Glassman, Charlene Shortsleeve, Real George (of Buzz Magazine), Mike Eck, Adam Fass, Matt MacHaffie, Kevin Byrne and Nate Horwitz. 4PM to 5:30PM. Assembly Hall, Campus Center. Free admission.

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7 pm Multi-genre Music Night

Featuring multiple live bands including Jon Leroy Organ Trio (jazz), Joe Barna and Sketches of Influence (jazz), Capital City Crooks (rap), House of Saturn (alt-rock), and Architrave (electronic). Complimentary hors d'oeuvres.

Saturday Oct. 28

8 am Radio Station Open House - WCDB Studios

Coffee and bagels early, then snacks and beverages later in the day.

7 pm WSUA and WCDB Reunion Dinner

Buffet style dinner with diverse cuisine options. 7PM to 11PM. Assembly Hall and Fireside Lounge, Campus Center.

Sunday Oct. 29

9 am WSUA Revisited

DJs, News, Sports and other WSUA staff recall stories from their WSUA years. Light refreshments on hand. WCDB Studio, Campus Center.

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