The Writer's Block

This edition of the Writer’s Block was recorded in June 2018 at Charlie’s American Café in Norfolk, and features musical guest Riggs and Lane.

This edition of the Writer's Block was recorded November 2017 at Zeider’s American Theatre in Virginia Beach. The musical guest was Michael Glass with stories and songs about Home and Hearth. Hear local poets and playwrights share their work along with Michael Glass’ wonderful acoustic musical performance.

This is an encore Writer's Block edition featuring Jim Bulleit, and recorded at the WHRV and WHRO studios January 2018.

This edition of The Writer’s Block was recorded in July 2018 at the WHRO Teleconference Center featuring musician Mike Lawson, and wonderful stories like Cliff Bryant’s “Summer of 1001 Apartments.”

This encore presentation of The Writer’s Block was recorded in July 2018 at the Smarthmouth Brewery in Virginia Beach, and features singer-songwriter Tret Fure. Join Tret as she begins the program with a wonderful sing-a-long of “Raise Your Voice So High” a perfect anthem a day before we celebrate the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King. Literary artists include Chris Chandler reciting” Radio Alarm” and Walter Bowles presenting “Letter to my Grandchildren.”

The Writer’s Block, the WHRV initiative that features local singers, songwriters, poets and storytellers returns this Sunday morning with the Veterans Edition recorded November 9, 2018 at Stupft in Hampton. It presented veterans and family members sharing their stories about the sacrifices made in military life. The featured musical guest was U.S. Coastguard active duty member Brian Badami. Also hear Jeffrey Walker with “The History of Soldiering,” Nathan Payne with “Brotherhood,” and Thelma Jarvis Peterson with “Message in a Fruitcake.”

In September, WHRO and WHRV Public Media teamed with local Rotarians during their conference held in Virginia Beach. This edition of the Writer’s Block features members of Rotary International joining with other local artists along with featured musical artist Narissa Bond for an evening of original literary work. It was a natural partnership for two organizations who share a passion for being a conduit for positive change in our region. The Writer’s Block Featured Artist in Residence: multiverse book Norfolk native Doug Pilley is a graduate of William and Mary and holds an MFA from Old Dominion University. He was awarded a CityArts Grant from the NEA and the City of Norfolk to perform poetry around town. He is published in the Anthology of Poems by the Poetry Society of Virginia, and Portland Magazine and has released his first book of short stories entitled Tales from the Multiverse. This edition of Writer’s Block features Doug reading “The Djinn.”

Last spring, WHRO-FM and WHRV joined forces to bring together the best of Classical Open Mic and Writer’s Block in “Sonatas and Stories,” a live performance featuring local writers and classical musicians, with hosts Wayla Chambo and Gina Gambony. This month we are delighted to share Sonatas and Stories on air! The performers include members of the Virginia Symphony and the USAF Heritage of America Band, as well as Virginia Wesleyan University faculty and students. You’ll hear music by Piazzolla, Glazunov, Handel, and more, and works by local authors Vivian Teter, Jayla Cross, Laura Bortnick and Larry Edge. Recorded live at the Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center at Virginia Wesleyan.

This edition of The Writer’s Block was recorded March 2018 at Charlie’s American Cafe in Norfolk. It features local musician Jim Masters performing tunes from his debut CD “Next Train.” Experience a literary treat with numerous local authors including Eric Pace and “ Buckner Eats Out” , Rachel Smith with “Letters on Return” and many others!

This edition of Writer’s Block was recorded in September 2018 at Commune in Norfolk. It features local musician Lawrence Lambert. Experience a literary treat with numerous local authors including Phillip Hall with YOU PLAYED YOUR SOUL OUT, and Danielle Coughlin reading TO THE POWERS THAT BE.

This edition of The Writer’s Block was recorded November 2017 at Zeiders American Theatre in Virginia Beach and features singer-songwriter Michael Glass. Tune in to hear a Writer’s Block favorite, Eastern Shore resident Ken Sutton, with “Temporary Repair” as well as others sharing stories of home and hearth.

This is a special edition of The Writer's Block from January 2018, and dedicated to the memory of Larry Edge.

This edition of The Writer’s Block was recorded in July 2018 at the WHRO Teleconference Center featuring musician Mike Lawson, and wonderful stories like Cliff Bryant’s “Summer of 1001 Apartments.”

This WHRV broadcast edition of The Writer’s Block was recorded in July 2018 at the Smartmouth Brewing Company in Virginia Beach and features local poets, playwrights, storytellers and singer-songwriter Tret Fure.

This edition of The Writer’s Block was recorded last March at Charlie’s American Café in Norfolk. It features local musician Jim Masters. Experience a literary treat with numerous local authors including audience favorites Lawrence Edge reading “Hypochondriacs Need Love Too” and Paul Bibeau with “Putin’s Confession.”

This edition of The Writer's Block was recorded in June 2018 at Charlie’s American Café in Norfolk with musical guest Riggs and Lane.

This edition of The Writer's Block was recorded June 2017 at the Five Points Community Farm Market in Norfolk. This was the first presentation of The Writer's Block and features the musical talent of local acoustic artist Narissa Bond.

This edition of the Writer's Block was taped July 2017 at the Norview Five Points Community Farm Market in Norfolk. This was our first taping of the Writer's Block and our musical guest was Narissa Bond.

This is the WHRV August broadcast of the Writer's Block Eastern Shore Edition from April 21st at the Barrier Islands Center featuring musical guest Thelma Peterson and talented local writers, poets, and storytellers performing their work in front of a live audience.

This Writer's Block broadcast is a special edition " Christmas in July" from December at the Virginia Arts Festival's Robin Hixon Theater in Norfolk.