Pass The Hat

Pass The Hat Hosts Kirk Ridge, Kim Lane, and Bob Johnson bring you the best in live music radio! Pass The Hat is hosted by Kim Lane, Kirk Ridge and Bob Johnson.

Broadcasting Fridays 6-8PM ET out of Hillsborough, NC on WHUP 104.7FM and streamed online at whupfm.org We broadcast on WHUP Fridays 6-8PM ET out of Hillsborough, NC on 104.7FM, stream audio online at whupfm.org, and livestream here on fb. We showcase local, regional, and national talents in a laid-back atmosphere in our spacious and comfortable studio. With a full hour for each guest, nothing is

hurried and everything is unedited and unrehearsed; the conversations are fun, and the music infectious. All of the broadcast shows are recorded and stored in a permanent digital archive you can access anytime here: whupfm.org/show/pass-the-hat/. See videos from past shows on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WHUPPassTheHat

06/12/2026

The King Teen Live on WHUP's Pass The Hat!

Friends, one of the great things about hosting a radio show is we occasionally get previews of highly anticipated albums...
06/11/2026

Friends, one of the great things about hosting a radio show is we occasionally get previews of highly anticipated albums before they officially release.

Last week Jess Klein joined us to talk about her upcoming new album "Dreaming Aloud" and to play live versions of some of those new songs. Before we go live with our guest each week, we play music from a playlist that we curate based on a theme for the week. Our theme for that show was "Hopeful". We chose that theme because that's the first word that came to our minds when we thought of Jess's music.

As a bonus for the evening , we also got links to preview the new album that officially releases tomorrow, June 12th.

Y'all, "hopeful" is absolutely a good descriptor, but it really only scratches the surface of the depth of wonderfulness of this new album. There is a yearning throughout this album for community, for lifting each other up, for just being better. But it's not wistful, it's not a plaintive cry for something unreachable. It's a strong, steady, down to earth voice reaching deep and having fun... and without really even trying, giving us hope.

This album sounds great start to finish. It's got a bit of everything, but it all holds together as a single unit. "Old Rock n Roller" is a fun put the top down and take off on a road trip banger. "I Wanna Be Love" smoothes down the edges and gently speaks of meaningful aspiration. "Delay the Sunrise" ditches the guitar and drums and typical instrumentation for just a beautifully played piano, and a clear voice breaking our hearts.

You can find the album everywhere starting tomorrow. You can reserve here:

New album from Jess Klein

Schools out, y'all! Time for The King Teen to take over the airwaves. Join us!Listen live at 104.7 and whupfm.orgWatc...
06/09/2026

Schools out, y'all! Time for The King Teen to take over the airwaves. Join us!

Listen live at 104.7 and whupfm.org

Watch the 6:30 livestream [at]whuppassthehat on youtube, facebook, and twitch!

We mentioned this a couple of times during last night's show: Jess Klein curates a regular series of songwriter rounds t...
06/06/2026

We mentioned this a couple of times during last night's show: Jess Klein curates a regular series of songwriter rounds that feature a community potluck beforehand. They are wonderful. Simply go to eventbrite (dot com) and search for velvet feast Hillsborough. The next one is June 14th!

06/05/2026

Jess Klein Live on WHUP's Pass The Hat!

We don't know how you like to start June. But us, we like to have an amazing musician stop by to talk about their about...
06/01/2026

We don't know how you like to start June. But us, we like to have an amazing musician stop by to talk about their about-to-drop album and share some tunes. Amazingly, this Friday we get to do just that with ! Join us!

Listen live at 104.7FM and whupfm.org
Watch the livestream [at]whuppassthehat on youtube, Facebook, and twitch!

05/29/2026

Mike June Live on WHUP's Pass The Hat!

Its the last Friday in May. Schoolkids - and teachers! - are counting the days. Its officially unofficially Summer and...
05/26/2026

Its the last Friday in May. Schoolkids - and teachers! - are counting the days. Its officially unofficially Summer and brings the heat to the PTH studio - join us!

Listen live on 104.7fm and whupfm.org

Watch the livestream [at] whuppassthehat on youtube, facebook, and twitch!

05/22/2026

The Beautiful People Club Live on WHUP's Pass The Hat!

Catch the Beautiful People Club live this evening!Listen live at 6:00 to WHUP 104.7 and whupfm.orgWatch the 6:30 live st...
05/22/2026

Catch the Beautiful People Club live this evening!

Listen live at 6:00 to WHUP 104.7 and whupfm.org

Watch the 6:30 live stream [at] whuppassthehat on YouTube, Facebook and twitch!

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