Rick Westover
Director of RadioRick Westover began his career at WCMU in 1999, when he was hired as a student host of 'Nightside Jazz and Blues.' He also began reading local news and weather during the noon hour, which led to a full time position as local host of 'All Things Considered' in 2004. Rick won a pair of "Best in Category" awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters before moving to music in late-2006.
From late-2006 until 2015, Rick was the host of 'Music in the Morning,' a daily classical music program. He also launched 'The Set List' in 2008, which offers an eclectic mix of music, with a special emphasis on Michigan musicians.
In 2015, Rick was named WCMU's program director. He is now responsible for the general sound of the station, in addition to occasional on-air hosting duties.
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Governor announces Michigan schools are closed for the remainder of the school year, school districts react. The number of Covid 19 cases in Michigan… -
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The Set List comes to a close with two solid hours of amazing Michigan Music. Thanks for listening over the last 12 years!Listen to this week's show:Hour… -
Discover Frontier Folk Nebraska, Hinds, DRAMA MUSIC & Carver Commodore! And check out #MiMusic connections through Anna p.s., Siena Liggins, The Sweet…
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Have a listen and discover Squid, Baby FuzZ, Konradsen & Jonathan Something. You'll also hear great #MiMusic from The Plastic Beach, Young Ritual, Tiger… -
What a week! Let's kick back with some music tonight at 7. Discover the sounds of Paper Lions, Little Scream, Black Marble and Dan Luke and The Raid.… -
Discovered Anamanaguchi, Beach Bunny, and Love Fame Tragedy. Checked out the latest from Violent Femmes, The New Pornographers and more PIXIES. Michigan… -
Catch recent tracks by Bon Iver and Ra Ra Riot. Discovered Sarah Slaton, Oliver Hazard, and K.Flay. Homegrown Michigan connections came from Coach Kline,… -
Catch Michigan music from Von Kaiser, Often Home, Future Misters, Ricochet The Kid, Jax Anderson, Vincie D, Boy From School and Michigander! We're passing…
