Windy City Irish Radio
Windy City Irish Radio, hosted by Tim Taylor and Mike Shevlin on Sunday afternoons from 12 noon to 1pm CST on WNDZ 750AM Chicago, ties current events to Irish culture through music, books, theater and the arts.
Windy City Irish Radio
Windy City Irish Radio - August 16, 2017
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Tim Taylor & Mike Shevlin
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It was 40 years ago this week that Elvis Presley passed away at Graceland. For a generation of fans, August 16, 1977 is their day that will live in infamy. This week on Windy City Irish Radio, Mike and Tim explore the Irish roots of The King of Rock n Roll with tales of 18th century County Carlow man, William Presley, Elvis' great-great-great-great grandfather, and his journey to America under unfortunate circumstances. Yes, as often is the case on this show, tonight is the night that the lads reveal that Elvis was indeed Irish. Tune in for some hip-shaking, boot-stomping tunes from Elvis himself and Elvis tributes from Richie Kavanagh, Liz Carroll and Richard Thompson plus music from The Tossers, in advance of their Halfway to St. Patrick's Dayevent on September 15th at the Irish American Heritage Center. Also listen for music from Horslips, The Pogues, The Gleasons, The Go Set, Damien Dempsey with Imelda May, The Jeremiahs, and Carlos Núñez. You can hear it all right here at www.windycityirishradio.com. Thank you very much!
