Peter White is a perennial favorite at Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest. His Christmas Show has become a tradition for many and whets the audience appetite for more Peter White music during the annual Berks Jazz Fest. Peter says the first music he e

Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Backstage Pass featuring Carl Zeplin & Chris Gallagher

Mar 26th, 2018 22m 24s

Carl Zeplin is a Kutztown Area High School Music Teacher and Chris Gallagher is a member of the Berks County All Star Jazz Band and will be performing at Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest. Chris was one of Carl’s students when he was in middle school.

Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Backstage Pass featuring the Cullen Brothers, Matt and Dave! Part 2

Mar 15th, 2018 12m 32s

Matt and Dave Cullen answer the 5-question lightning round that is the hallmark of each Backstage Pass for the 2018 Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest. Some of the musical roots they discussed in part one of the Cullen Brothers Backstage Pass come up ag

Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Backstage Pass featuring the Cullen Brothers, Matt and Dave! Part 1

Mar 15th, 2018 17m 29s

We have been going backstage but this time we went back home with the Cullen Brothers, Matt and Dave! They reminisce about the favorite rooms in their house and how those settings set the stage for their musical careers. They talk about grow

Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Backstage Pass featuring Mike Eben

Mar 8th, 2018 16m 17s

An important component of school music programs is the opportunity to introduce students to all types of music including jazz. They are the future consumers of music and will keep it alive! A great interview and a great addition to Boscov's B

Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Backstage Pass featuring Bennie Sims

Feb 28th, 2018 17m 48s

Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest does not start until the Groovemasters take the stage at The Peanut Bar. This marks the 27th year you will find Bennie Sims at the helm of The Groovemasters. Bennie Sims is a self taught musician who couldn’t read mu

Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Backstage Pass featuring Raeann Rowlin and Grant Fickes

Feb 22nd, 2018 11m 18s

Education is a key component and part of the mission of the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest. Raeann Rowlin is a Commercial Music Major and Grant Fickes is a Mathematics Major at Kutztown University. Both will be performing with the KU Jazz Ensemble at

Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Backstage Pass featuring Levi Landis

Feb 14th, 2018 14m 55s

Levi Landis, Executive Director of The GoggleWorks Center For The Arts has long staged the Juried Art Exhibit in the Schmidt Gallery on the Second Floor. That’s the visual arts component of the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest. This year The GoggleW

Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Backstage Pass featuring Marvanne Kouvaros

Feb 7th, 2018 12m 8s

Marvanne Kouvaros wants “everyone to have a smile on their face and a tummy that is full”! When you go backstage at the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest you are bound to find Marvanne Kouvaros. She was a school teacher and working with RHS Marching

WCR Center for the Arts is a new jazz destination this year. Josh Taylor and Cammie Harris share the story.

Feb 1st, 2018 12m 7s

Lots of ‘Firsts’ in this #BackstagePass for the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest. Cammie Harris, Executive Director of the Women’s Club of Reading Center for the Arts, makes a connection with Josh Taylor, guitarist with The Hot Club Of Reading, to st

Jazzin’ Up The Pops!

Jan 25th, 2018 18m 39s

Erich Cawalla and Will Rapp discuss how music charted the course of their lives and careers. They discuss their musical journey, mentors and legacy and the ways jazz music influences their performances. Lots of insight is shared in this Backs

Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Backstage Pass featuring Michael Tozzi

Jan 18th, 2018 14m 49s

Meet the ‘VOICE’ of Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest – Michael Tozzi! He shares his jazz journey and talks about how it morphed along with the evolution of commercial radio. Michael is a versatile entrepreneur with many talents that have opened door

A Tale of Remarkable Collective Talent Backing up the Bands at Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest

Mar 28th, 2017 16m 3s

Three talented musicians that got together Because of The Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest a performer was looking for a horn section to back him up while in Reading. Mike Anderson said OK and then recruited more players. This first show was so succe

This Is How Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Made Its Way To Schuylkill County

Mar 21st, 2017 14m 14s

Meet Dave Clews owner of 12 Volt Dave’s Audio in Pottsville is an audio purist who happens to love Jazz music. Dave heard about this jazz concert at Bldg 24 and decided to check it out. It was a chance meeting with John Ernesto at that concert

Making Music is Fun And So Much More for Gerald Veasley

Mar 7th, 2017 13m 49s

Gerald Veasley is a world re-known Bassist and a big part of the fabric of the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest. His performances always WOW the crowd. Gerald is also instrumental helping to establish and coordinate educational programs and Bass Boo

Boscovs Berks Jazz Fest | Meet Keiko Matsui

Mar 3rd, 2017 13m 23s

Keiko Matsui talks about her deep connection to her fans and understanding how music connects us spiritually. Keiko Matsui is delightful, humble, playful and spiritual. It all comes through in her music! She recalls her childhood and says her

A conversation with Jeff Duperon … his passion for jazz is contagious

Feb 24th, 2017 13m 26s

Jeff Duperon is your Jazz Host Saturday and Sunday evenings on WRTI. He is drawn to public radio because of the community aspect, That connection to the community is important to Jeff Duperon and to WRTI. He says that is why WRTI has been co

Matt Cullen Moves From Backstage to Center Stage at Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest

Feb 8th, 2017 15m 12s

Matt spent 20 years on the production crew at Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest. He recalls how and why he got involved and how his involvement with the Fest on a volunteer basis led to some pretty cool opportunities. He now heads up his own productio

Hosting Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest is like being in the playground for 10 days

Jan 26th, 2017 12m 54s

Craig Poole General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading in Downtown. The DoubleTree is the main venue this year hosting 26 events. Craig talks about The South Jazz Parlor at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading. It will be a full time club

It's A Musical Life, What's Not To Like!

Jan 12th, 2017 12m 33s

Mike Eben has spent over 3 decades teaching music and playing music. It all started in the High School Jazz Band with Hank Hoffman playing Count Basie’s music. That sort of exposure is what can ignite the musical passion and set a career tra

Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest puts Reading on The Map!

Dec 21st, 2016 5m 32s

Rick Fehling has been to the Peter White Christmas for the last 12 to 15 years. He is a perennial audience member. Rick developed appreciation for music from his Mom, a music teacher in the Governor Mifflin School District and was introduced to

Rick Braun Talks about the Importance of Balance in Life and the Gift of Music

Dec 15th, 2016 11m 9s

Rick Braun is a musician, producer, singer and songwriter all wrapped up in one! He takes some time between the Peter White Christmas Shows at the Miller Center in Reading to talk with Jo Painter about ‘coming home’ to perform at the Boscov’s B

Marketing & PR person behind Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest is Mike Zielinski.

Apr 7th, 2016 11m 28s

Mike Zielinski, Host of Talking Sports & Fitness with Zeke Host on The PEOPLE Chronicles, BCTV show host and talks about how a sports guy got involved as the promoter and marketer for Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest. He didn’t know one jazz artist whe

Dave Cullen Personifies Versatility, Find Out Who He Calls His ‘Zen Master’

Apr 5th, 2016 14m 35s

Dave Cullen, Berks County’s resident Grammy Award Winner, shares a great story of his experience with another Grammy Award Winner from Berks County, Taylor Swift! Dave says her personality is real and down to earth, much like the personalities

The Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Kick Off is Tradition at the Peanut Bar in Downtown Reading

Mar 31st, 2016 14m 55s

The Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest officially begins at the Peanut Bar . The kick off of the vent always happens at Noon on Friday at The Peanut Bar. Michael Leifer, owner of The Peanut Bar says 26 years ago they were very excited about the event com