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The Groove Line w/MC C-Mack and DJ Lock

MC C-Mack and DJ Lock

23 episodes

Find the full Groove Line archives here!: wbcrgroove.blogspot.com Join DJ Lock and MC C-Mack every Thursday from 5-6 pm CST on WBCR 90.3 Beloit College Radio for a soulful journey through classic R&B, funk, jazz, blues, and anything groovy. Let the smooth sounds transport you back in time as we celebrate the rich history of these iconic genres. From timeless hits to hidden gems, tune in for an hour of unforgettable music and good vibes. Whether you're studying, working, or just relaxing, let DJ Lock and MC C-Mack be your guides on this musical adventure. Don't miss The Groove Line!

Episodes

  1. Special: The Luther Vandross Songbook

    · 1 h 12 min

    Before the show goes on hiatus for a semester, MC C-Mack gives you a tour through the career of one of our favorites on the show, and one of the greatest soul voices of his generation, Luther Vandross. MC C-Macks…

  2. S5 E11: Tri-State Soul from Avco and H&L Records

    · 1 h 06 min

    This week, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack explore the short but productive run of the labels run by producers Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore, known as Avco Embassy/Avco/H&L Records, where they jump-started the careers of…

  3. The Groove Line Podcast #4

    · 42 min · Explicit

    This week, due to technical difficulties at the station, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack are here in Podcast form to discuss the modern state of R&B, song recommendations, earworms, and some of the best and funkiest tracks from…

  4. S5 E6: Nashville Soul at Sound Stage 7

    · 1 h 00 min

    This week, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack explore Nashville's burgeoning soul scene in the 1960s and '70s through one of its greatest labels, Sound Stage 7, with recording stars like Joe Simon, Fenton Robinson, and Lattimore…

  5. S5 E5: Chicago's One-derful Records

    · 1 h 01 min

    For the 50th episode of the Groove Line, MC C-Mack and DJ Lock cover one of the most underrated Chicago R&B labels that produced some of the most danceable soul singles that became a pivotal aspect of Northern Soul…

  6. S5 E2: The Infectious Grooves of Invictus Records

    · 1 h 06 min

    This week, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack explore the underrated Detroit label founded by legendary Motown songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland, Invictus Records. Through a short yet sweet golden era in the seventies, they…

  7. S5 E1: Smoothest of The Seventies

    · 1 h 18 min

    For the premiere of our fifth season, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack go through some of their silky smooth summer finds and honor two legends who have passed away. THE FULL GROOVE LINE ARCHIVES RIGHT HERE:…

  8. S4 E10: Casablanca and Chocolate City

    · 1 h 01 min

    This week we explore the funky super 70s and early 80s sounds of the short-lived record labels Casablanca and its subsidiary Chocolate City Records. Prepare to groove! Follow the station on insta: @wbcr903

  9. S3 E12: The Sound of Philadelphia (PT. 2!!!)

    · 1 h 08 min

    After a year we're finally going back to the Philly Sound for some all-time smashes, slow jams, dancehall favorites and more this week. Enjoy! Follow the station on instagram: @wbcr903

  10. (REUPLOAD) S3 E8: Spooky Soul Smashes

    · 1 h 13 min

    This is a re-upload of our Halloween episode this season that was removed for copyright. We go over some spooky soul classics and deep cuts, this is a fun show, enjoy! Follow the show on Instagram: @wbcr_groove…

  11. S3 E11: Golden Soul from Goldwax Records

    · 1 h 04 min

    In this week's show, MC C-Mack and DJ Lock explore the southern soul label Hotwax Records. Full of groovy soul deep cuts, this one's for the crate diggers. Enjoy! Follow the show on instagram: @wbcr_groove Follow the…

  12. S3 E7: 21st Century Retro Soul Grooves!

    · 1 h 04 min

    This week we take a little bit of a departure from our normal programming and highlight some modern soul classics and up-and-coming soul artists from this century! Enjoy the groovy sounds! Follow the show on insta:…

  13. S3 E5: Vee-Jay: The Birth of Soul

    · 1 h 04 min

    This week, DJ Lock and MC C-Mack explore the storied and iconic legacy of Chicago's popular record label Vee Jay. From Doo-Wop to Blues to straight Soul, we track every hit and golden classic from 1953-1965. Enjoy this…

  14. S1 E11: Psychedelic Soul!

    · 1 h 07 min

    This week, join DJ Lock and MC C-Mack as they explore some classics and more obscure sides from the psychedelic soul movement of the late '60s and early '70s. This is an incredible show that we loved doing!

  15. S2 E2: Neo-Soul Explosion!

    · 44 min

    Due to technical difficulties during the live broadcast of this episode, portions of it were lost. Most of it is still there but it may be a little disjointed. Even still there is so much amazing music here and join DJ…

  16. Retro Rhythm Revival #6

    · 1 h 06 min

    This a fantastic show highlighting the angry, confused and politically charged funk, soul, proto-punk and early metal of the early 1970s. MC C-Mack hosts. Enjoy! Follow the show on instagram: @wbcr_groove Follow the…

  17. Retro Rhythm Revival #5(with Jeremy Du Rivage)

    · 1 h 00 min

    Sorry for no episode last week folks, we went on the air but we seem to have lost the file. Also for those who don't know, the Retro Rhythm Revival is live on the air Thursdays from 5-6 cst on WBCR, listen in the…

  18. Retro Rhythm Revival #3

    · 1 h 06 min

    This is the unedited live broadcast of the third episode of the retro rhythm revival. Join MC C-Mack as we rewind to what WBCR DJs might have been playing in the 80s and 90s, as we explore all the greatest college rock…

  19. Retro Rhythm Revival #1

    · 1 h 01 min

    This is the premiere episode of MC C-Mack's new show Retro Rhythm Revival. It's a carefully crafted mix of the finest rare grooves, underrated classics as well as all the rock, r&b, soul, jazz, funk, blues, disco,…

  20. The Groove Line After Hours #3(with Siona Shishak!)

    · 46 min · Explicit

    This week MC C-Mack and DJ Lock had a super fun and insightful chat with the incredible Siona Shishak, host of WBCR's own A Spoonful of Siona! We discussed musical curation, influences and roots along with what makes…

  21. S1 E10: Black Icons of Rock n Roll(with Alex Cambouris)

    · 54 min

    Alex Cambouris stops into the studio to help DJ Lock and MC C-Mack to celebrate the black history of rock n roll through iconic artists and underrated bands that deserve more attention. Don’t knock the rock! Follow us…

  22. The Groove Line After Hours #2 (with Alex Cambouris)

    · 35 min · Explicit

    Join MC C-Mack and DJ Lock as they welcome special guest Alex Cambouris, and DJ Lock busts out a pretty mean Kermit the frog impression.

  23. The Groove Line After Hours (#1)

    · 35 min · Explicit

    Join MC C-Mack and DJ Lock for a behind the scenes look at the show, and a talk about music, and other interests of the hosts. DM us instagram to get your questions answered on the show!: @wbcr_groove

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