WXPN
Gene Shay is a seasoned broadcaster and music professional with extensive experience in the folk music genre. Currently serving as an announcer, producer, and programmer at WXPN, Gene also programs, produces, and announces for Folk Alley.com since March 2008, airing a show every Saturday and Wednesday. Gene's commitment to the folk music community is evident through roles as a board member of Sing Out! Magazine and The Recording Academy, as well as being a charter board member of the International Folk Alliance. Notably, Gene was a founder and host of the Philadelphia Folk Festival for 48 years, contributing significantly to the folk music landscape. Educationally, Gene holds a B.S. in Communications, specializing in Radio TV Journalism from Temple University.
WXPN
Who We Are: First and foremost, we're music fans. And for more than two decades, countless fellow fans, musicians, and business supporters have joined us in building a community that's uniquely focused on celebrating music discovery and connecting artists with new audiences. It's this community that inspires and sustains us. What We Do: WXPN provides an unparalleled musical listening experience featuring contemporary music from many genres including rock, indie, folk, blues, R&B, and alt country. Our playlist is broad and comprised of international, national, and local artists ranging from brand new on the scene to legendary in stature. How We Do It: WXPN is a member-supported radio station and nationally-recognized leader in Triple A (Adult Album Alternative) music programming. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) operation serving the Delaware Valley and Central PA areas. While our broadcast license is held by the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, we are financially independent and rely solely on the support of individuals who believe in our mission. We focus exclusively on delivering the needs to the community of music fans and artists we serve. WXPN serves the greater Philadelphia area at 88.5 FM, the Lehigh Valley at 104.9, Worton/Baltimore at 90.5 FM, Lancaster/Lebanon at 88.7 FM, Harrisburg at 99.7 FM, and the world via online streaming at XPN.org. It's all about the music.