First Time: First Choice

The First Time is CHIRP Radio’s Live Lit and Music series. It pairs a reader’s personal story about a specific "first time" -- a different "first" for each show -- with a song performance. This unique structure allows the story to resonate with audience members as they experience the accompanying song covered by The First Time Four. The band takes special care to perform unexpected song arrangements, so it is hard to tell which the audience enjoys more: the story or the song.

The First Time is produced and directed by Julie Mueller with Assistant Producer Bobby Evers and Host Jenn Sodini. Podcast produced and recorded by Jenn Rourke. Engineering by Tony Baker.

First Time: First Choice - Nicole Vasquez

First Time: First Choice - Cate Brecht

First Time: First Choice - Tony Breed

First Time: First Choice - Paul Farahvar

First Time: First Choice - Steve Reidell

CHIRP Radio is a music- and culture-focused community radio station for Chicago and the world.