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Sunshine Daydream

“Listening for the secret, searching for the sound…” going on three decades, Sunshine Daydream has been exploring the vast catalogues and catacombs of the Grateful Dead, as well as other… More“Listening for the secret, searching for the sound…” going on three decades, Sunshine Daydream has been exploring the vast catalogues and catacombs of the Grateful Dead, as well as other like-minded musicians from the last century. Less

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1. "Touch of Grey" - Grateful Dead - 04-27-91 Sam Boyd Silver Bowl UNLV [ 1991]
2. "Cassidy" - Grateful Dead - 04-27-91 Sam Boyd Silver Bowl UNLV [ 1991]
3. "Uncle John's Band" - Grateful Dead - 04-27-91 Sam Boyd Silver Bowl UNLV [ 1991]
4. "Estimated Prophet" - Grateful Dead - 04-27-77 Capitol Theater Passaic NJ [ 1977]
5. "Terrapin Station" - Grateful Dead - 04-27-77 Capitol Theater Passaic NJ [ 1977]
6. "Deal" - Grateful Dead - 04-27-71 Fillmore East NY, NY [ 1971]
7. "Bird Song" - Grateful Dead - 04-27-71 Fillmore East NY, NY [ 1971]
8. "Dark Star" - Grateful Dead - 04-27-69 Labor Temple Minneapolis MN [ 1969]
9. "Saint Stephen" - Grateful Dead - 04-27-69 Labor Temple Minneapolis MN [ 1969]
10. "The Eleven" - Grateful Dead - 04-27-69 Labor Temple Minneapolis MN [ 1969]
11. "Morning Dew" - Grateful Dead - 04-27-69 Labor Temple Minneapolis MN [ 1969]

Jumpin' on the Bed

What is Jumpin' on the Bed? An eclectic mix of Americana, blues, rockabilly, folk, jazz, indie, rock and assorted oddities. Regular features include obits in tribute to the recently departed,… MoreWhat is Jumpin' on the Bed? An eclectic mix of Americana, blues, rockabilly, folk, jazz, indie, rock and assorted oddities. Regular features include obits in tribute to the recently departed, theme sets, and new releases. Often contains high Bob Dylan content. If you’re looking for the heart of Saturday night, look no further. Tune in between 4-6 pm and start jumpin’. Less

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1. "Somewhere" - Tom Waits - Anthology Of Tom Waits [Anti/Epitaph: 1985]
   Notes: Celebrating Shakespeare's birthday, whoever he or she was, which is somewhere around this time, but nobody really knows
2. "Sonnet 129" - William Shatner - Take All My Loves [Deautsche Grammaphone ]
3. "Prologue: All The World's A Stage" - Shaina Taub, ‘As You Like It’ Original Public Works Cast - As You Like It (Original Public Works Cast Recording) [Craft Recordings: 2022]
4. "Love Story (Taylor’s Version)" - Taylor Swift - Love Story (Taylor’s Version) [Taylor Swift: 2021]
5. "Titus Andronicus Forever" - Titus Andronicus - The Monitor [XL Recordings: 2010]
6. "Hey There Ophelia (feat. Gabe Saporta & Brett Anderson)" - MC Lars, Gabe Saporta, Brett Anderson - This Gigantic Robot Kills [Horris Records: 2009]
7. "Ramblin' Man - Live, Bonn, 2008" - Dickey Betts, Great Southern - Live at Rockpalast (Live, Bonn, 2008) [M. i. G. - music: 2008]
   Notes: RIP Dickey Betts, 80
8. "One Way Out - Live At Fillmore East, June 27, 1971" - Allman Brothers Band - Eat A Peach [Island Def Jam: 1972]
9. "Ain't Got No Home" - Clarence - Ain't Got No Home [Sansu Records: 1950]
   Notes: RIP Clarence (Frogman) Henry, 87
10. "Three Marlenas" - The Wallflowers - Bringing Down The Horse [Interscope: 1996]
    Notes: RIP Former Wallflowers guitarist Michael Ward, 54
11. "Rocky Mountain Way" - Joe Walsh - Throwback Tunes: Classic Rock [Universal Music Enterprises: 2017]
    Notes: RIP Bob Heal, 83 auto engineer invented Heil Talk Box
12. "Lush Life - Rudy Van Gelder Remaster" - John Coltrane - Lush Life [Prestige: 1961]
    Notes: RIP Albert Heath, 87, drummer
13. "Outside Of A Small Circle Of Friends" - Phil Ochs - Pleasures Of The Harbor [A&M: 1967]
    Notes: RIP Mary Ann Zielonko, partner of Kitty Genovese, 85
14. "Change Partners - Demo" - Stephen Stills - Just Roll Tape - April 26th 1968 [Rhino: 2007]
    Notes: RIP Fritz Petersen, 81, traded wives and children with teammate Mike Kekich
15. "Satan Is Real" - The Louvin Brothers - Satan Is Real [Capitol Nashville: 1960]
    Notes: RIP Bennett Braun, psychiatrist who fueled Satanic Panic, 83
16. "Break The News" - The Who - WHO (Deluxe) [Polydor Records: 2019]
    Notes: RIP Robert McNeil, founded PBS Newshour, 93
17. "Higgs Boson Blues" - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Push the Sky Away (Deluxe Edition) [Bad Seed Ltd: 2013]
    Notes: RIP Peter Higgs, Nobelist Predicted the God Particle, 94
18. "Kevin Coleman brings American Primitive Guitar to the Stage Live" - Kevin Coleman - Kevin Coleman live [Kevin Coleman ]

Radio Freedonia

One salt-rubbed hunk of indie rock 1 Florin, Post-Punk Gold 1/4 Cup, Whine Pop Vinegar 1/3 Mole, Brazilian Tropicalisimo 2 Bunchs, Wilted Soul and Psychedelia 2 Omicrons, Electronic Ambience 1… MoreOne salt-rubbed hunk of indie rock 1 Florin, Post-Punk Gold 1/4 Cup, Whine Pop Vinegar 1/3 Mole, Brazilian Tropicalisimo 2 Bunchs, Wilted Soul and Psychedelia 2 Omicrons, Electronic Ambience 1 Candela, Forgotten Funk 1 Blessed Blast, Japanese Noise Bands Dash of bitter insouciance Salt-n-Pepa to taste Braise Weekly. Cooks between 2 and 4 PM on Saturday afternoons on 91.1 WTJU. Less

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1. "Far Beyond" - Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace - Studio One Roots [SOUL JAZZ RECORDS: 2001]
2. "War of the Gods Part I" - Billy Paul - War of the Gods [Epic: 1973]
3. "Funky Worm" - Ohio Players - Pleasure (Remastered) [Westbound: 2023]
   Notes: Psych Funk suppppplement.... https://www.wtju.net/recent-shows/?d=2024-04-16#1713319200_17005
4. "Make Love to Your Mind" - Bill Withers - Making Music [Sussex: 1975]
5. "A Figure in the Surf" - Mount Kimbie - The Sunset Violent [Warp: 2024]
6. "Rose de Sangue" - Lula Cortes - Rose de Sangue [Rozenblitz: 1980]
7. "Um Tom" - Caetano Veloso - Livros [Nonesuch: 1998]
8. "The Circle Game" - Buffy St. Marie - Fire & Fleet & Candlelight [Vanguard: 1967]
9. "Know Yourself" - Ed Whiting and Joe Lano - Pale Shades of Grey: Heavy Psych Ballads and Dirges 1969-76 [Now Again: 2024]
10. "Double Ninth" - GNAC - Under the Bridge 2 [Under the Bridge: 2024]
11. "Leaf House" - Animal Collective - Sung Tongs [Domino: 2004]
12. "Tabbouleh" - Avery Tare - Measure, Pour & Mixtape: Music for Cooking [Spinster: 2023]
13. "Water Dripping Upwards" - Magic Tuber Stringband - Needlefall [Thrill Jockey: 2024]
14. "All the Flowers" - Angel Olsen - Big Time [Jagjaguwar: 2022]
15. "Follow the Light" - Broadcast - The Games You Play [Warp: 2024]
16. "Happiness in Proximity" - Jane Weaver - Love in Constant Spectacle [Fire: 2024]
17. "Who Makes the Nazis" - The Fall - Ex Hex Enduction Hour [Superior Viaduct: 1982/2016]
18. "Look Alive" - Jetstream Pony - Under the Bridge 2 [Under the bridge: 2024]
19. "Blue Is All In Rush" - Liliput - Liliput/Kleenex [Off Course: 1993]
20. "Dominoes" - Mary Timony - Untame the Tiger [ 2024]
21. "Killed by the Hands of an Unknown Rockstar" - Bobb Trimble - Iron Curtain innocence [Secretly Canadian: 1980/2007]
22. "Pine Tree Heaven" - News - Hot Off The Press [Yoga: 1974]
    Notes: Check out Dom's excellent Yoga Records Show >> https://www.wtju.net/recent-shows/?d=2024-04-20#1713650400_17051
23. "Robin's Ride" - Ted Lucas - The Om Record [Yoga: 1977]
    Notes: Check out Dom's excellent Yoga Records Show >> https://www.wtju.net/recent-shows/?d=2024-04-20#1713650400_17051
24. "Sundowner" - Kevin Morby - Sundowner [Dead Oceans: 2020]
25. "These Moments Now" - Justen O'Brien and Jake - Time Will Tell [Yoga: 2008]
26. "Evil Spawn" - Waxahatchee - Tigers Blood [Anti: 2024]
27. "Slow Pain" - Rosali - Bite Down [Merge: 2024]
28. "Million Miles" - Bob Dylan - Live Recordings 1997-99 [Columbia ]

Reggae Vibrations

The tradition of Roots and Culture in the Old Dominion endures. Set upon the solid foundation of bedrock Nyabinghi chants, syncopated Ska and rumbling Rock Steady, your selectors build the… MoreThe tradition of Roots and Culture in the Old Dominion endures. Set upon the solid foundation of bedrock Nyabinghi chants, syncopated Ska and rumbling Rock Steady, your selectors build the framework of the positive Word, Sound and Power of Reggae. Riddim for the Next Generation each Saturday afternoon from 12 'til 2 right here on WTJU... Less

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1. "Roots Train" - Junior Murvin - Police and Thieves [Mango ]
2. "Nice Time/Thank You Lord" - Bob Marley & the Wailers - Songs of Freedom [Tuff Gong ]
3. "Reggae Radio Station" - Third World - Hold On To Love [Columbia ]
4. "Ital Way" - Mighty Joshua - DREADUCATION
5. "Blessing" - Jesse Royal feat Yohan Marley - (Single) [Easy Star ]
6. "Music Is My Prayer" - the Archives - The Archives [ESL ]
7. "Jam Rock" - Rico Rodriguez - Jama Rico [2-Tone ]
8. "You Never Miss Your Water" - Derrick and Patsy - I Am The Ruler [Trojan ]
9. "Rain From The Skies" - Delroy Wilson - Feel Good All Over [Trojan ]
10. "Heartaches" - Vic Taylor - Duke Reid's Treasure Chest [Heartbeat ]
11. "How I Wish It Would Rain" - the Techniques - Duke Reid's Treasure Chest [Heartbeat ]
12. "Bend Down Low" - Bob Marley & the Wailers - Natty Dread [Island ]
13. "Transformative Dub" - Chuck Foster - Dub Journey [Catch Me Tiome ]
14. "Spirits Eat Music" - SunDub - SunDub [Easy Star ]
15. "Flying My Friends" - Loving Paupers - Ladders [Easy Star ]
16. "Cocody Rock" - Alpha Blondy - Cocody Rock [Pathé Marconi EMI ]
17. "Masada" - Alpha Blondy - Masada [Pathé Marconi EMI ]
18. "Wolf In Sheep's Clothing" - Big Youth - 45RPM [Trojan ]
19. "Zion City" - Laurel Aitken - The Blue Beat Years [Moon Ska ]
20. "Sounds and Power" - Rico Rodriguez -
21. "As Salaam Alaikum" - Monsoon - (Single) [Monsoon ]
22. "The Middle East" - Israel Vibration - Strength of My Life [RAS ]
23. "The Lunatics" - the Specials - Encore [Island ]
24. "The Village" - Gergory Isaacs - Reggae Legends III [Rohit ]
25. "Money Is King" - Growling Tiger -
26. "Girl You Rough" - the Overtakers - Explosive Rock Steady [Heartbeat ]
27. "Valley Of Green" - Jackie Opel - Ska Down Jamaica Way v.6 [Top Deck ]
28. "If You Ask Me To" - Leon Dinero - If You Ask Me To [Daptone ]
29. "Zion Train" - Don Carlos - Just A Passing Glance

Atlantic Weekly Part II

The second half of Atlantic Weekly, heard each Saturday morning from 10 til noon, switches over to Europe, delving into the Celtic tradition, Scandinavia, and beyond.

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1. "Big John's/Stoney Steps/John Kelly's Concertina" - Dave Sheridan - Drivin' Leitrim Timber [Dave Sheridan: 2010]
2. "Bealtaine Song" - La Lugh - Senex Puer [Crashed Records: 2011]
3. "The Whistling Postman / The Chattering Magpie" - Seamus McGuire, Manus McGuire, Daithi Sproule - Carousel [Gael Linn: 1984]
4. "Mary Brennan's Favourite / Uncle Jerry's / Come Back to Connemara" - Damien O' Reilly - Duchas [Raelach Records: 2019]
5. "John Joe's / The Ladies Step up to Tea / Byrne’s Mill" - John McCartin, Dylan Carlos, Cein Sweeney, Dónal Lunny, Dave Sheridan - Carlos Sweeney McCartin - The One After It [John McCartin, Dylan Carlos, Cei: 2024]
6. "Mayor Harrison's Fedora / Coleman's Cross" - John McCartin, Dylan Carlos, Cein Sweeney, Dónal Lunny, Dave Sheridan - Carlos Sweeney McCartin - The One After It [John McCartin, Dylan Carlos, Cei: 2024]
7. "The Rooms of Dooagh / Con Curtin's Big Balloon / Happy To Meet You Sorry To Part" - Martin Quinn & Angelina Carberry - Angelina Carrberry & Martin Quinn [ReelTrad Records: 2004]
8. "Gan Ainm / The Temple House / Fox Hunt (3 Reels) [The Head of Cabbage No. 1] [Live]" - Frankie Gavin, Arty McGlynn, Aidan Coffey - Irlande (Live) [Ocora Radio-France: 2016]
9. "Humors of Tullycrine" - Andrew Finn Magill - Drive & Lift [Andrew Magill: 2005]
10. "The Letterkenny Blacksmith/John Doherty’s Favourite/Scread na Bealtaine (Reels)" - Altan - Donegal [Compass Records: 2024]
11. "Farewell to Cailroe / Road to Cashel (reels)" - Yvonne Casey, Eoin O'Neill - Croi [Ginger Jam Music: 2021]
12. "Miss Johnstone's/The Tipperary Hills/ Cucanandy" - Joey Abarta and Nathan Gourley - Copley Street [Joey Abarta and Nathan Gourley: 2016]
13. "Reels: Eddie Kelly's - The Sailor's Cravat - Miss Johnson" - Dan Brouder - The Lark's Air [Dan Brouder: 2011]

Atlantic Weekly Part I

For well over 30 years, Atlantic Weekly Part I has been providing listeners with a Saturday morning wake up call of acoustic music. From contemporary singer-songwriters and Americana to the… MoreFor well over 30 years, Atlantic Weekly Part I has been providing listeners with a Saturday morning wake up call of acoustic music. From contemporary singer-songwriters and Americana to the bedrock traditions of bluegrass and old-time string bands, we will have you singing and dancing around the kitchen during your first cup of coffee. Tune in and explore the insightful lyrics and musical diversity that can be found only outside the limits of commercial radio. That's Atlantic Weekly Part I heard each Saturday morning from 8-10. Less

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1. "Brown's Ferry Blues" - Tony Trischka (feat. Billy Strings) - Earl Jam [Down The Road: 2024]
2. "Lady Hamilton" - George Jackson, Eli Broxham, Frank Evans - George Jackson's Local Trio [Adhyâropa Records: 2023]
3. "Down The Road" - Mary McCaslin - Way Out West [Rounder: 1974]
4. "Rolling Mills" - Pharis & Jason Romero - Tell 'Em You Were Gold [Smithsonian Folkways: 2022]
5. "Sally Johnson" - Brad Leftwich and the Hogwire Stringband - Rascal Fair [Dark Train Records: 2011]
6. "Beehive" - Mouths of Babes - Brighter In the Dark [Wild Awake Music: 2017]
7. "Waterford Son (II)" - Kitchen Dwellers (feat. Lindsay Lou) - Seven Devils [No Coincidence: 2024]
8. "Icebound" - Tony Furtado - Decembering [Yousay Furtado Records: 2021]
9. "In My Girlish Days" - Sue Foley - One Guitar Woman [Stony Plain: 2024]
10. "Wisteria" - Richard Shindell - Somewherer Near Paterson [Amalgamated Balladry: 2000]
11. "Follow the Boot" - Miles Zurawell - Far Afield [5781133 Records DK2: 2023]
12. "Mountain Boy" - Kristen Grainger & Dan Wetzel - Part Circus, Part Rodeo [GraingerWetzelMusic: 2008]
13. "About America" - The Wandering Hearts - Letter To Myself [Chrysalis: 2024]
14. "Midnight on the Water" - John Reischman, Scott Nygaard, Sharon Gilchrist - The Harmonic Tone Revealers [Corvus: 2016]
15. "The Coo Coo Bird" - The Be Good Tanyas - Blue Horse [Birthday Cake: 2019]
16. "Palmer" - Joe K. Walsh - If Not Now, Who? [Adhyâropa Records: 2023]
17. "The Border" - Willie Nelson - Single [Legacy Recordings: 2024]
18. "Hooker's Hornpipe" - Bigfoot - I've Got a Bulldog [Yodel-Lay-Hee: 2012]
19. "Nettles" - Rufous Nightjar - Songs for Three Voices [Rufous Nightjar: 2024]
20. "Lay Your Burdens Down" - Miko Marks, The Resurrectors, Buddy Miller - Single [Redtone: 2024]
    Notes: New version of song from her Feel Like Going Home album
21. "Slow on the Gulf" - Tony Kamel - Back Down Home [The Next Waltz: 2021]
22. "Stranger Things" - Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway - City of Gold [Nonesuch: 2023]
23. "Easy On Your Way" - The Steel Wheels - Sideways [Big Ring: 2023]
24. "God Bless That Poor Moonshiner" - Misty River - Live At The Backgate Stage [Misty River: 2002]
25. "Nightroamer" - Sarah Shook & the Disarmers - Nightroamer [Abeyance: 2022]
26. "Old Yamaska" - Genticorum - Au cœur de l'aube [Genticorum: 2023]

Leftover Biscuits

Tune in for Leftover Biscuits every Saturday morning (6:30 to 8am) for stories and the early recordings of 1920s and 30s American country and blues music. We'll hear about the… MoreTune in for Leftover Biscuits every Saturday morning (6:30 to 8am) for stories and the early recordings of 1920s and 30s American country and blues music. We'll hear about the famous acts and the not so famous. From the Carter Family, Memphis Minnie and the Charlie Poole to the less-heard sounds of Washington Phillips, Amédé Ardoin and the Dezurik Sisters. Jug bands, string bands, shape note singers, Cajun, Hawaiian, Cuban and even classic country from the early 50s are all likely guests to round out the show and start your weekend right. Less

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1. "Leftover Biscuits" - Lost And Found - Classic Bluegrass [Rebel ]
2. "I'll See You In My Dreams" - Bob Wills And His Texas Playboys -
3. "Oh Josephine, My Josephine" - Hackberry Ramblers -
4. "Honey Babe Your Papa Cares For You" - Elizabeth Cotten -
5. "Every Day In The Week Blues" - Pink Anderson And Simmie Dooley -
6. "Brownie Blues" - Tarter And Gay -
7. "Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss" - Ola Belle Reed -
8. "Saddle Old Paint" - Forest Pick -
9. "Nancy Jane" - Fort Worth Doughboys -
10. "Mama's Angel Child" - Sweet Papa Stovepipe -
11. "Drunken Barrel House Blues" - Memphis Minnie -
12. "Careless Love" - Byrd Moore And His Hot Shots -
13. "Wiggle Your Toes" - King Bennie Nawahi -
14. "Untitled" - Sherman Tedder -
15. "Black Eye Susie" - Roscoe Holcomb -
16. "Sara And Maybelle Carter Interview" - Sara And Maybelle Carter -
17. "Sad and Lonesome Day" - Carter Family -
18. "Wandering Boy" - Carter Family -
19. "Fire In The Mountain" - Red Headed Fiddlers -
20. "I'm Throwin Up My Hands (Ain't Gonna Work No More)" - Rev Gary Davis -
21. "Motherless Child Blues" - Elvie Thomas -
22. "Osage Stomp" - Bob Wills -
23. "Scramble" - Buzz Busby And Leon Morris -
24. "Bo La Bo" - Biese's Novelty Orchestra -

Charlottesville Community Engagement

Be infomed! Join host Sean Tubbs for a weekly review of public policy matters that elected officials are hashing out in and around Charlottesville.

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With Good Reason

Each week scholars explore the worlds of literature, science, the arts, politics, history, and business through lively discussion with our ever curious host Sarah McConnell. From the controversies over slave… MoreEach week scholars explore the worlds of literature, science, the arts, politics, history, and business through lively discussion with our ever curious host Sarah McConnell. From the controversies over slave reparations and global warming, to the unique worlds of comic books and wine-making, With Good Reason is always surprising, challenging and fun. With Good Reason has won five Gabriel Awards for Best Documentary or Public Affairs Programs and is also the recipient of top honors from the Public Radio News Directors, Radio and Television Digital News Association and the Virginia Association of Broadcasters. Produced at Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. More information at withgoodreasonradio.org. Less

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Virginia Overnights

All Virginia artists. All genres. All night long. Tune in to Virginia Overnights and experience the sounds of our commonwealth, hand-curated by Don Harrison and Erin O.

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Electronic Explorations

Mashup of ambient and beat based electronic music. Electronic Explorations navigates the road less traveled of electronic music alternating Saturday mornings at 1.

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