WAMC On The Road
WAMC On the Road brings our microphones out of the soundproof booth and into the beating hearts of the communities we serve. This exciting endeavor meets listeners beyond the airwaves, capturing the energy and authenticity of live, on-location events throughout WAMC’s seven-state listening region, from Plattsburgh to Pittsfield to Poughkeepsie. From libraries and colleges to theaters, town halls, festivals, and cultural landmarks, WAMC On the Road delivers in-depth interviews, panel discussions, live music, and entertainment programming — all recorded where the action happens.
Whether spotlighting your town and neighborhood, celebrating the arts, or exploring the latest in music and culture, WAMC On the Road reflects our commitment to meeting listeners where they work, live, and grow. It’s about stepping deeper into the community — bringing our microphones to you, rather than always asking you to come to us. The result is a rich, immersive shared experience that amplifies the voices and stories that make our region unique and our communities strong.
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WAMCVox Pop's Ray Graf hosted a special Vox Pop Antique Appraisal On-The-Roadshow event at the Hart Cluett Museum in Troy, New York on August 26, 2025. A splendid time was had by all! -
Peter HughesWAMC On The Road and The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley collaborate to present an important and engaging panel discussion on the housing challenges facing the Hudson Valley in 2025. -
Kayla Sacco/WAMCOn March 22, WAMC On the Road presented a special conversation at historic Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs, New York. A panel of experts attempted to answer the question “Does music matter?” (spoiler: Yes, it does.) by exploring topics surrounding music as a path to healing, empathy and health.Lead by WAMC’s Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Aaron Shellow-Lavine, the participants were Caffè Lena Executive Director Sarah Craig, Associate Professor in the Psychology Department and Neuroscience Program at Skidmore College Dr. Dominique Vuvan, and folk-musician and educator Dan Berggren. -
Madeleine Reynolds/WAMCToday marks the 200th Anniversary of Frederic Church's birth, and we are here to explore the creation, creativity, landscape, preservation, and importance of the home and gardens in history and in the Hudson Valley.The Olana State Historic Site operates through a public-private partnership. The 250-acre property is run by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and The Olana Partnership.Our first guests this morning are President of the Olana Partnership Sean Sawyer and Consulting Senior Curator and Chair of The Church 200 Committee Dr. Elizabeth Mankin Kornhauser. She has lead planning efforts for this national celebration, the 200th anniversary of the artist Frederic Church’s birth.
To find out more about WAMC On the Road, including how we might partner with your community, venue or organization, please contact:
Peter Hughes – Producer – WAMC On The Road
phughes@wamc.org – 518.465.5233 x 158