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Ragtag Radio

Every Saturday night at 11, come get schooled with your professors of sonic salaciousness, DJs Cool Beans and Mary Beth. Stitching together selections from all corners of rock and roll,… MoreEvery Saturday night at 11, come get schooled with your professors of sonic salaciousness, DJs Cool Beans and Mary Beth. Stitching together selections from all corners of rock and roll, they spin a smattered palette of music, old and new, so that you will surely get your musical fix. Less

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The Groove Tube

Take a ride on The Groove Tube every Saturday night from 9-11 on WTJU.

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1. "Tierra" - St. Barbe - Single [Bridge The Gap: 2025]
2. "Emotion" - Mohini Dey - Mohini Dey [self-released: 2023]
3. "Road to Ilha Grande" - Bill Evans / Victor Wooten - Who I Am [Vansman Records: 2024]
4. "Magic Dance" {Nate Smith / Michael League / Lionel Loueke} - Nate Smith - Live-Action (Deluxe) [Naive Records: 2026]
5. "Boste" - oreglo - The Whirr [Brownswood Recordings: 2025]
6. "Mars Cadet" - EMEFE - Forward [self-released: 2025]
7. "Heavy Drops" - Adam Ben Ezra - Heavy Drops [self-released: 2025]
8. "Traffic Lights (feat. Thom Yorke)" - Flea / Thom Yorke - Honora [Nonesuch: 2026]
9. "Before All Things" - Johannes Groth / Larnell Lewis / Nate Werth / Justin Raines - Before All Things [self-released: 2025]
10. "Amani (feat. Minami Kizuki)" {Rocco Palladino / Elijah Fox / Venna / Minami Kizuki} - Yussef Dayes / Minami Kizuki - The Yussef Dayes Experience [Brownswood Recordings: 2025]
11. "made my day" - Anna Takeuchi / Takuya Kuroda / Marcus D - at Five [Imperial Records: 2023]
12. "Bully Ball" - Surprise Chef - Superb [Big Crown Records: 2025]
13. "Perspectiva (excerpt)" - Fuensanta (Mendez) - single [GroundUP Music: 2025]
14. "Mean Streets" - The Budos Band - VII [Diamond West: 2025]
15. "Full House" - Konstantin Kolmel / Nils Landgren - Confidence [Kolmel: 2025]
16. "Say It Again (Live)" - Simon Oslender / Steve Gadd / Will Lee / Bruno Muller / Jakob Manz / Nils Landgren - On a Roll (Live) [Leopard: 2025]
17. "Good Time" - Trombone Shorty - Second Line Sunday [Treme Records: 2025]
18. "Job Site" - The Motet - Love Time [self-released: 2024]
19. "Wings" {Joe Firstman} - Cordovas - Back to Life [Yep Roc Records: 2026]
20. "More Than a Love Song" {Adrian Quesada / Eric Burton} - Black Pumas - Chronicles of a Diamond [ATO Records: 2023]
21. "Blackbird (Emma-Jean Thackray Remix)" {Nina Simone / Herbert Saker} - Lady Blackbird - Black Acid Soul (Deluxe) [Foundation Music Productions: 2021]
22. "Sorry" - Parcels - Loved [Because Music: 2025]
23. "Move On" - Bokani Dyer - Radio Sechaba [Brownswood Recordings: 2023]
24. "chrysalis" - L'Imperatrice / Louve - single [microqlima: 2025]
25. "Vain (feat. The Souly Ghost)" {Dominic Canning} - Doom Cannon - Somewhere In Between [Jazz re:freshed: 2025]
26. "Hair Down" {Samm Henshaw / Jesse Singer} - Samm Henshaw - It Could Be Worse [Dorm Seven: 2026]
27. "Ashley's Roachclip" - Cory Henry / Ghost-Note / Heritage Orchestra / Jules Buckley - The Breaks [Decca Records: 2021]
28. "Got The Love (feat. Jennifer Hartswick)(The Funk Hunters Remix)" - Big Gigantic / Jennifer Hartswick - Brighter Future (Deluxe Version) [Westwood Recordings: 2017]

Gather 'Round/Third Rail on the Third Saturday

Gather 'Round each Saturday night from 8-9 for an hour of special concerts, both archived and live. There will be shows from the legendary Prism Coffeehouse archives mixed in with… MoreGather 'Round each Saturday night from 8-9 for an hour of special concerts, both archived and live. There will be shows from the legendary Prism Coffeehouse archives mixed in with some from our announcers' own libraries. And you never know when a live concert might happen, so Gather 'Round each Saturday night right here on WTJU! And every third Saturday, tune in for Third Rail, a live concert series brought to you by the Rock Department. You can also watch it at youtube.com/wtju. Less

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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. "Winter" - The Rolling Stones - Goats Head Soup [ 1973]
2. "Brown-Eyed Women" - Grateful Dead - Europe '72: 1972-04-14 - Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark [ 1972]
3. "Four Strong Winds (with Joni Mitchell)" - Neil Young - Archives Vol. III [Disc 3] Hitchhikin' Judy [ 1976]
4. "A Hazy Shade Of Winter" - Simon & Garfunkel - Live From New York City, 1967 [ 1967]
5. "Cold Rain and Snow" - Grateful Dead - Europe '72: 1972-04-17 - Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark [ 1972]
6. "Dire Wolf" - Grateful Dead - Europe '72: 1972-04-16 - Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark [ 1972]
7. "Winterlong" - Neil Young & Crazy Horse - 70-03-07 Live At The Fillmore East [ 1970]
8. "Winter In" - Gene Clark - White Light [ 1971]
9. "Hey You (Looking At The Moon)" - Graham Nash - Wild Tales [ 1974]
10. "Black Throated Wind" - Grateful Dead - Europe '72: 1972-04-17 - Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark [ 1972]
11. "Shelter From The Storm" - Bob Dylan - Hard Rain [ 1976]
12. "Moonlight Mile" - The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers [ 1971]
13. "Don't Let It Bring You Down" - Neil Young - After The Gold Rush [ 1970]
14. "Southbound Train" - Crosby/Nash - Graham Nash/David Crosby [ 1972]
15. "The cremation of Sam Mcgee" - Johnny Cash/Robert Service - The cremation of Sam Mcgee [ 1909]
16. "Isis" - Bob Dylan - Desire [ 1975]
17. "Loser" - Grateful Dead - Europe '72: 1972-04-14 - Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark [ 1972]
18. "All Along The Watchtower" - Bob Dylan - John Wesley Harding [ 1968]
19. "Lesson in Survival" - Joni Mitchell - For The Roses [ 1972]
20. "Let The Wind Carry Me (Piano/Vocal Mix) (For The Roses Sessions)" - Joni Mitchell - Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 3: The Asylum Years (1972-1975) [Disc 2] [ 1972]
21. "Hurts Me Too" - Grateful Dead - Europe '72: 1972-04-14 - Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark [ 1972]
22. "Down Home" - Jerry Garcia - Cats under the Stars [ 1978]
23. "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" - Fairport Convention - Unhalfbricking [ 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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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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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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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. "The Doctor" - Sver - Reverie [Folkhall Records: 2018]
2. "Brighter" - Countercurrent - Flow [Countercurrent: 2025]
3. "I Am The Fox" - Countercurrent - Flow [Countercurrent: 2025]
4. "Pottinger's Reel / Rannie MacLellan’s / Bunker Hill" - Tara Breen - Sooner or Later [Tara Breen: 2025]
5. "Stranger at the Gate / Eleanor Kane’s / Tom McElvogue’s" - Tara Breen - Sooner or Later [Tara Breen: 2025]
6. "Gleanntan Frolics / The Ceanngulla / The Hare in the Corn" - Nathan Gourley, Joey Abarta, Owen Marshall - Copley Street 2 [Copley Street Studios: 2025]
7. "The Grand Spy / The Leitrim Thrush" - Nathan Gourley, Joey Abarta, Owen Marshall - Copley Street 2 [Copley Street Studios: 2025]
8. "The Portarlington/Village Jig/Young Tom Ennis" - Andrew Caden & Conor McDonagh - Across the Atlantic: Irish Music on Fiddle & Flute [Racket Records: 2025]
9. "Glory Reel/The Heathery Cruach" - Altan - The Best of Altan [Green Linnet Records: 1997]
10. "Teampall an Ghleantann / Buckley's Fancy" - Dan Gurney, Christina Dolphin, Brian McGrath - Dan Gurney & Christina Dolphin [Dan Gurney & Christina Dolphin: 2025]
11. "Byrne's Hornpipe / Galway Bay" - Dan Gurney, Christina Dolphin, Brian McGrath - Dan Gurney & Christina Dolphin [Dan Gurney & Christina Dolphin: 2025]
12. "The Groves of Gneeveguilla/ Gleanntan Cross" - Aidan Connolly & Bryan O'Leary - The Groves of Gneeveguilla [Raelach Records: 2025]
13. "Loinnir Laoise / The Gathering Hornpipe" - Fergal Scahill, Ryan Molloy - The Gannet's Dive [Fergal Scahill: 2025]
14. "Open the Road / The Borian Reel" - Fergal Scahill, Ryan Molloy - The Gannet's Dive [Fergal Scahill: 2025]
15. "Mazurka" - Altan - The Best of Altan [Green Linnet Records: 1997]
16. "The Repeal of the Union" - Ciaran O Maonaigh - Lost in the Music | Caillte sa Cheol [C&C3: 2025]
17. "Piobaire an Cheididh" - Ciaran O Maonaigh - Lost in the Music | Caillte sa Cheol [C&C3: 2025]
18. "The Half Century Jig/Thank God We're Surrounded By Water" - Sheila Garry & Elaine Hogan - Two for Joy [Sheila Garry & Elaine Hogan: 2025]
19. "King of the Pipers" - Altan - Best of Altan [Green Linnet Records: 1997]
20. "Aggie Whytes" - Brian McNamara and Tim Collins - Reed Only [Brian McNamara and Tim Collins: 2025]
21. "The Cliffs of Moher/The Little Black Pig/The Piper's Chair" - Brid O'Gorman - The Idle Road [Brid O'Gorman: 2025]
22. "The Golden Waterfall/Hunter's Moon" - Yvonne Casey - Soul of the Burren [Yvonne Casey: 2025]
23. "The Emyvale/Ril Gan Ainm/The Three Merry Sisters of Fate" - Altan - The Best of Altan [Green Linnet Records: 1997]
24. "Good Morning to Your Nightcap/Tailor's Thimble/Kitty Shearin's" - Brian Conway - Wallace Avenue [Lisnafin Records: 2025]
25. "The Jolly Pigeon/The Brook" - Kieran O'Hare & John Skelton - Two Tone [Kieran O'Hare and John Skelton: 2014]
26. "The Three Scones of Boxty" - Danny Diamond & Brian Miller - Northern Shores [Danny Diamond & Brian Miller: 2026]
27. "Drowsy Maggie/Rakish Paddy/Harvest Storm" - Altan - Best of Altan [Green Linnet Records: 1997]
28. "On Sitric Road" - Ye Vagabonds - On Sitric Road [River Lea Recordings: 2025]
29. "Homeland" - Countercurrent - Not so but Far Otherwise [Countercurrent: 2023]
30. "The Beauty Spot / For the Sake of Old Decency (Reels)" - Brian Holleran, Eamon O'Leary, Jefferson Hamer - The Banks of the Moy [Brian Holleran: 2020]

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. "Gentle On My Mind" - Tony Trischka, Billy Strings - Single [Down The Road: 2026]
2. "J'entends ton nom" - Veranda - Veranda [Big in the Garden: 2026]
3. "Salmon Run" - Wes Corbett (feat. Casey Campbell, Bryan Sutton, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Jason Carter, Vickie Vaughn) - Drift [Adhyâropa Records: 2025]
4. "Time Adds Up (If You're Lucky)" - Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers - Lovin', Fightin', Losin' Sleep [Billy Blue Records: 2025]
5. "Last Train From Poor Valley" - Wyndham Baird - Single [Jalopy Records: 2025]
6. "Thick Smoke" - Damn Tall Buildings - The Universe Is Hungry [Damn Tall Buildings: 2025]
7. "Forecast" - Ethan Setiawan (feat. Matt Flinner) - Encyclopedia Mandolinnica [Adhyâropa Records: 2025]
8. "I Wouldn't Know Where to Begin" - Jeannie Seely - The Seely Style [Monument/Legacy: 1966]
9. "Oh Set a Light" - Chip Taylor, Carrie Rodriguez - Red Dog Tracks [Train Wreck Records: 2015]
10. "Jelly Roll Baker" - Lonnie Johnson, Elmer Snowden - Blues & Ballads (Remastered 2025) [Craft Recordings: 1960]
11. "Dog Haired Love" - Talise - Dog Haired Love [Run On Records: 2026]
12. "Cumberland Gap" - George Jackson, Frank Evans, Eli Broxham, Gus Tritsch - Single [Adhyâropa Records: 2026]
13. "Whippoorwill" - PigPen Theatre Co. - Many Men [The PigPen Company LLC: 2025]
14. "Uncle Henry" - Lonesome Ace Stringband - Single [Lonesome Ace Stringband: 2026]
15. "Can't Outrun The Blues" - Trey Hensley - Single [Pinecastle Records: 2025]
16. "Magic Accident" - Della Mae - Single [Compass Records: 2025]
17. "Beards Brushing in the Night - Live AF Version" - Big Richard, Western AF - Big Richard Live AF Session (Live AF Version) 4-song EP [Western AF: 2025]
18. "Attics Of My Life - 2020 Remaster" - Grateful Dead - American Beauty (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) [Grateful Dead/Rhino: 2020]
19. "King Midas in Reverse - Live" - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - 4 Way Street [Atlantic Records: 1971]
    Notes: Graham Nash @ The Paramount 4/15
20. "Crimson and Clay" - Jason Isbell - Foxes in the Snow [Southeastern Records: 2025]
    Notes: 7/26 @ Ting Pavilion
21. "Treetop Flyer - Demo" - Stephen Stills - Just Roll Tape - April 26th 1968 [Rhino: 2007]
22. "Devil Creek" - Tashi T - Devil Creek [Tashi T: 2026]
23. "Anton's Slide / I Asked For A Hamster" - Damien O'Kane, Ron Block - BANJOVIAL [Pure Records: 2025]
24. "Rock of Ages" - The Wildmans - Single [Mountain Fever Records: 2020]
25. "The Problem" - J.J. Cale - To Tulsa and Back [Sanctuary Records: 2004]

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. "Jake Leg Rag" - Narmour And Smith -
3. "Ramblin Blues" - Charlie Poole -
4. "Greenback Dollar" - Weems String Band -
5. "Johnny And Jane" - Frank Hutchison -
6. "My Name Is Ticklish Reuben" - Smyth County Ramblers -
7. "Chinese Breakdown" - Jack Reedy And His Walker Mountain String Band -
8. "Cluck Old Hen" - Hill Billies -
9. "My Bones Gonna Rise Again" - Dave And Howard -
10. "Carolina Glide" - Scottdale String Band -
11. "Old Stepstone" - Bascom Lamar Lunsford -
12. "Bukka's Jitterbug Swing" - Bukka White -
13. "Lost John" - Burnett And Rutherford -
14. "Little Stream Of Whiskey" - Burnett And Rutherford -
15. "Man Of Constant Sorrow" - Emry Arthur -
16. "Curley Headed Woman" - Burnett And Rutherford -
17. "The Girl On The Greenbriar Shore" - Carter Family -
18. "Red Cross Blues No. 2" - Walter Smith -
19. "Taylor's Quickstep" - Burnett And Rutherford -
20. "Palolo" - Kalama's Quartet -

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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1. "The Dance #1" - Brian Eno - Ambient 3: Day of Radiance [Editions EG ]
2. "The Dance #2" - Brian Eno - Ambient 3: Day of Radiance [Editions EG ]
3. "The Dance #3" - Brian Eno - Ambient 3: Day of Radiance [Editions EG ]
4. "Meditation #1" - Brian Eno - Ambient 3: Day of Radiance [Editions EG ]
5. "Meditation #2" - Brian Eno - Ambient 3: Day of Radiance [Editions EG ]
6. "Lizard Point" - Brian Eno - Ambient 4: On Land [Editions EG ]
7. "The Lost Day" - Brian Eno - Ambient 4: On Land [Editions EG ]
8. "Tal Coat" - Brian Eno - Ambient 4: On Land [Editions EG ]
9. "Shadow" - Brian Eno - Ambient 4: On Land [Editions EG ]
10. "Lantern Marsh" - Brian Eno - Ambient 4: On Land [Editions EG ]
11. "Unfamiliar Wind (Leeks Hills)" - Brian Eno - Ambient 4: On Land [Editions EG ]
12. "A Clearing" - Brian Eno - Ambient 4: On Land [Editions EG ]
13. "Dunwich Beach, Autumn, 1960" - Brian Eno - Ambient 4: On Land [Editions EG ]
14. "Late October" - Brian Eno & Harold Budd - The Pearl [E.G. Records ]
15. "A Stream With Bright Fish" - Brian Eno & Harold Budd - The Pearl [E.G. Records ]
16. "An Echo of Night" - Brian Eno & Harold Budd - The Pearl [E.G. Records ]
17. "Still Return" - Brian Eno & Harold Budd - The Pearl [E.G. Records ]
18. "Against the Sky" - Brian Eno & Harold Budd - The Pearl [E.G. Records ]
19. "Lost in the Humming Air" - Brian Eno & Harold Budd - The Pearl [E.G. Records ]