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UNCSA Concerts, Crossroads @ SECCA, And NPR's Tiny Desk Contest

88.5 WFDD - Public Radio For The Piedmont | By Bethany Chafin,

Published January 15, 2016 at 7:49 AM EST

David Ford suggests two ways you can take advantage of the offerings at UNCSA. You can check out piano duo Allison Gagnon and Eric Larsen who will be playing the Hamburg Steinways of Watson Hall in paying tribute to Bill Huesman, UNCSA's piano technician, who will retire in 2016. The concert is Saturday, January 16th at 7:30pm in Watson Hall. There will also be a Guitar Faculty Artist Recital featuring Joe Pecoraro. The "Two by Two" concert will highlight works from four centuries and is Tuesday, January 19th at 7:30pm in Watson Hall on the UNCSA campus.

Eddie recommends Crossroads at SECCA on Friday, January 22nd. Phil Cook will headline, and Triangle rockers The Dead Tongues and Shenandoah Valley instrumental guitarist Daniel Bachman will open the triple bill.

Bethany reminds local musicians that NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest is back! They're looking to find the next undiscovered musician to play behind Bob Boilen's desk at NPR Headquarters. Submissions are due by February 2nd. Send a recording of an original song, and you might rep the Triad in D.C. For full contest rules, click here.

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Bethany Chafin

Bethany is WFDD's editorial director. She joined the staff in the fall of 2012. She received her B.A. and M.A. in English Literature from Wake Forest University. Between undergraduate studies and graduate school, Bethany served as the intern to Talk of the Nation at NPR in D.C., participating in live NPR Election Night Coverage, Presidential debate broadcasts, regular Talk of the Nation shows, and helping to plan the inaugural broadcast of ‘Talk of the World.' She enjoys engaging with her interests in books, politics, and art in the interdisciplinary world of public radio. Before becoming editorial director, Bethany was assistant news Director, a reporter and associate producer for WFDD's Triad Arts and Triad Arts Weekend. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Bethany enjoys calling the Piedmont home.

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David Ford

Before his arrival in the Triad, David had already established himself as a fixture in the Austin, Texas arts scene as a radio host for Classical 89.5 KMFA. During his tenure there, he produced and hosted hundreds of programs including Mind Your Music, The Basics and T.G.I.F. Thank Goodness, It's Familiar, which each won international awards in the Fine Arts Radio Competition. As a radio journalist with 88.5 WFDD, his features have been recognized by the Associated Press, Public Radio News Directors Inc., Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals, and Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas. David has written and produced national stories for NPR, KUSC and CPRN in Los Angeles and conducted interviews for Minnesota Public Radio's Weekend America.

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Eddie Garcia

Eddie Garcia is WFDD’s News Director. He is responsible for planning coverage, editing stories, and leading an award-winning news team as it serves the station’s 32-county listening area. He joined WFDD as an audio production intern in 2007 and went on to hold various roles, including producer, Triad Arts Weekend co-host, reporter, and managing editor. When he’s not working, Eddie enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and watching films.

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UNCSA Concerts, Crossroads @ SECCA, And NPR's Tiny Desk Contest

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