Yes it’s true it’s finally here-summer!! So I thought I’d pull out some of my favorite ‘summer’ tunes to get you in the mood as you sip your lemonade on your porch. As part of the Radio M first night of summer celebration there’s also a half hour dance party with Chicago’s West African groovesters Occidental Brothers Dance Band International. The band was part of the bill for the Radio M Member Meet-up at Space in Evanston about a month ago. We had the tape machine rolling so if you missed the event, we’ve got you covered.

And to round out the night of fun, Chicago Reader music writer Peter Margasak stops by for his monthly look at some new rleases. Let the summer fun commence!