My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.
All in Music
WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to John Dorhauer the founder and music director of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Players.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to longtime Chicago Reader music writer Peter Margasak about the city’s music scene and his decision to leave the Reader.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Sabertooth, Cameron Pfiffner, Pat Mallinger, Pete Benson & Ted Sirota.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Jazz Philharmonic artistic director Orbert Davis about Nelson Mandela tribute program, HOPE IN ACTION.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to vocalist Erin McDougald about her new album, an upcoming concert and Bob Dylan.
Delmark Records is starting a new chapter, the same year it celebrates its landmark 65th anniversary.
Newcity Chicago music writer Dennis Polkow talks to acclaimed 95-year-old composer George Walker and Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti.
WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with Heather Ireland Robinson, the new executive director of the Jazz Institute of Chicago.
WDCB's Gary Zidek profiles one of Chicago's premiere a cappella groups as it prepares for its new program, LOVE STORIES.
WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Lyric Opera general director Anthony Freud & music director Sir Andrew Davis about programming the 2018/19 season.
Special to The Arts Section this week, Newcity music critic Dennis Polkow sits down with Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Riccardo Muti