Marty Lennartz
Monday, Tuesday: 9pm-Midnight
Host: The Big Beat
Marty Lennartz claims that his most irrational act, quitting a full-time job to intern at WXRT, was also his best move, as he officially joined the staff in 1981 as producer for Terri Hemmert’s morning show. Since 1986 Marty has been hosting the overnight program, and he also can be heard on weekend afternoons.[Read Marty's Full Bio]
The Big Beat: May 13, 2013 [Playlist]
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad.
It’s the kind of music that flies just under the radar of the mainstream.
The Big Beat: May 6, 2013 [Playlist]
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad. It’s the kind of music that flies just under the radar of the mainstream. Hosted by XRT’s Marty [...]
Soundgarden Live From WXRT Chicago [Listen]
Last week, Soundgarden front man Chris Cornell and bassist Ben Shepherd visited XRT . They talked with Marty Lennartz about the band reforming to headline Lollapalooza after 14 years apart and their latest album, King Animal.
The Big Beat: April 29, 2013 [Playlist]
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad. It’s the kind of music that flies just under the radar of the mainstream. Hosted by XRT’s Marty [...]
The Big Beat: April 22, 2013 [Playlist]
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad. It’s the kind of music that flies just under the radar of the mainstream. Hosted by XRT’s Marty [...]
“CIMMPathy For The Stones” Retrospective This Weekend
In September 1965, just weeks after “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” hit the charts, The Rolling Stones left for Ireland to play four shows in two days. Stone’s manager Andrew Loog Oldham thought this would [...]
The Big Beat: April 15, 2013 [Playlist]
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad. It’s the kind of music that flies just under the radar of the mainstream. Hosted by XRT’s Marty [...]
The Big Beat: April 8, 2013 [Playlist]
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad.
The Big Beat: April 1, 2013 [Playlist]
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad. It’s the kind of music that flies just under the radar of the mainstream. Hosted by XRT’s Marty [...]
The Big Beat: March 25, 2013 [Playlist]
The Big Beat is Chicago Radio’s premiere program for modern sounds from artists both domestic and abroad. It’s the kind of music that flies just under the radar of the mainstream. Hosted by XRT’s Marty [...]
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