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No one knows more about popular music and the magic of radio than Rob Reinhart.
“Good radio is now one of the only media that isn’t designed to simply reflect the taste of the user. It’s still a community that brings together lots of different people.” Rob’s version of Essential Music is a creative mix of old and new, rock and soul, folk and a bit of jazz, thematic elements, humor, exclusive/rare material, from local and national artists alike. It’s quite a feat which Rob pulls off seamlessly.Play Latest Episodes
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Jack White, Concert of Colors performers + more
Rob Reinhart
July 22, 2024
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Best of 2024 (so far)
Rob Reinhart
June 24, 2024
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Tunes from Shaboozey, Carmel Liburdi, The Whiskey Charmers + more
Rob Reinhart
June 17, 2024
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 8-6-16
Rob Reinhart
August 6, 2016
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 7-30-16
Rob Reinhart
July 30, 2016
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 7-16-16
Rob Reinhart
July 16, 2016
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 7-9-16
Rob Reinhart
July 9, 2016
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 7-2-16
Rob Reinhart
July 2, 2016
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 6-18-16
Rob Reinhart
June 18, 2016
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 6-11-16
Rob Reinhart
June 11, 2016
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 6-4-16
Rob Reinhart
June 4, 2016
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 5-28-16
Rob Reinhart
May 28, 2016
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