Windy City Irish Radio

It was 50 years ago this week that Apollo 11 completed it's historic mission to the Moon. Of course, all three astronauts aboard could claim some Irish roots with Neil Armstrong having Fermanagh and Tyrone in his background, Buzz Aldrin with some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish blood, and Michael Collins' family hailing from Dunmanway, County Cork. Tonight on Windy City Irish Radio​, jump aboard the lunar probe as Mike and Tim celebrate the anniversary of this monumental event with a special tribute to the "loneliest man" and Irish American Hall of Famer Major General Michael Collins. You'll hear from the astronaut in his own words and a plethora of moon tunes to commemorate the anniversary. Tune in for lunar-inspired music from Gaelic Storm​, Connla​, Great Big Sea​, The Waterboys​, Billy Treacy & The Scope​, Aine O'Doherty​, The Narrowbacks​, and even a trippy Mars tune from the great John Prine​. Join us every Wednesday from 8PM - 9PM on WSBC 1240AM and catch this week's p