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Around This Town

Join Ed on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm for Around This Town as he throws a musical net over the acts coming to the Central VA area, and tries to pull… MoreJoin Ed on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm for Around This Town as he throws a musical net over the acts coming to the Central VA area, and tries to pull some of them in for live performances before their concerts. Less

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1. "Fifolet Waltz" - Mama's Broke - Reunion [Free Dirt Records: 2026]
   Notes: Richmond Music Hall 11/9
2. "Long Time Coming" - Rebecca Porter - single [Holding All The Roses: 2026]
   Notes: Potter's Craft Cider 11/5
3. "Fall" - Tristan Dougherty - A Flicker, A Flame [Tristan Dougherty: 2025]
   Notes: Potter's Craft Cider 11/8
4. "I'll Smile When I See You Again" - Lua Project - Los Appalachianos [2868335 Records DK: 2024]
   Notes: Potter's Craft Cider 11/15
5. "Wildflower Highways" - Little Hopes - Georgia [Squeaky Cat Records: 2025]
   Notes: Front Porch 11/6
6. "When the World Is at Rest" - Jerron Paxton, Dennis Lichtman - Paxton & Lichtman [Jerron Paxton & Dennis Lichtman: 2024]
   Notes: Front Porch 11/13
7. "PM Jam Session" - Danny Knicely - Roots & Branches [Danny Knicely: 2007]
   Notes: Front Porch 11/20
8. "Running Out of Time with the Blues" - Little Feat - Strike Up The Band [Hot Tomato Productions: 2025]
   Notes: Paramount 2/26 and 2/27
9. "For The Rest Of My Life" - Jacob Paul Allen - Southern Love [Jacob Paul Allen: 2023]
   Notes: Durty Nelly's 11/5
10. "Making Space" - Eli Lev - Four Directions [Eli Lev Music LLC: 2021]
    Notes: Durty Nelly's 2/11
11. "Whiskey, Smoke & Tears" - Susan Munson - Promise on the Moonrise [Susan Munson: 2017]
    Notes: The Bottle House 2/13
12. "Healing Time" - Corrie Lynn Green - Day 4 Of Living On The Edge [Outer Marker Records: 2026]
    Notes: Offbeat Roadhouse 11/6
13. "House On Fire" - Erynn McLeod - Man of the House [ELMWOOD Music: 2025]
    Notes: Falling Tree Vineyard 11/7
14. "Pray God Listens" - The Wood Brothers - Puff of Smoke [Honey Jar Records: 2025]
    Notes: Jefferson 11/11
15. "Old Home Place - Live" - Dan Tyminski - Dan Tyminski: Live From The Ryman [8 Track Entertainment: 2024]
    Notes: Jefferson 11/6
16. "Flying with Angels" - Suzanne Vega - Flying with Angels [Cooking Vinyl Limited: 2025]
    Notes: Jefferson 11/14
17. "Solsbury Hill / Icecaps of Pentatonia-Medley" - Love Canon - Cover Story [Organic Records: 2018]
    Notes: Jefferson 12/19
18. "Cold Wind Blowing" - The Dirty Grass Players - Shiny Side Up [The Dirty Grass Players: 2023]
    Notes: Southern 11/7
19. "Matterhorn" - AJ Lee & Blue Summit - Cover to Cover [Signature Sounds Recordings: 2026]
    Notes: Southern 11/12
20. "YYY" - Michigander - Over Before You Know It [Totally Normal Records: 2026]
    Notes: Southern 11/6
21. "Try 2" - Dogwood Tales - Every Star in Rockingham County [Born Losers Records: 2026]
    Notes: Southern 11/13
22. "I Could Be The One, Pt. 1" - Chloe Ester - I Could Be The One [Chloe Ester: 2026]
    Notes: Southern 11/13
23. "Hallelujah" - Leonard Cohen - Various Positions [Columbia/Legacy: 1984]
    Notes: Tribute at Jefferson 12/17
24. "Touch of Grey - 2013 Remaster" - Grateful Dead - In the Dark [Grateful Dead/Rhino: 1987]
    Notes: Nightfall of Diamonds at Foundry 11/7 & Potter's 11/21; Mama Tried at Batesville Market 11/14 and Jefferson 11/25
25. "(you are here)" - Goose - BIG MODERN! [No Coincidence Records: 2026]
    Notes: JPJ 11/18
26. "Hug Point - Live Heart" - Bela Fleck, Molly Tuttle - Live Heart: My Bluegrass Heart at the Ryman [Bela Fleck Productions: 2026]
    Notes: Paramount 12/1

Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show

Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show, heard each Tuesday afternoon from 2-4, is an assortment of afternoon ear candy from 30 years ago to 30 seconds ago.

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1. "Things I Put Together" - Bush Tetras - Things I Put Together [Wharf Cat Records: 2023]
2. "Stopp, Seisku Aeg! - 7" Version" - Velly Joonas - Stopp, Seisku Aeg! / Käes On Aeg (7" Version) [HEROES Music Fund: 2024]
3. "Slipped Disc" - Lizzy Mercier Descloux - Mambo Nassau [ZE Records: 1981]
4. "Underneath" - Public Practice - Gentle Grip [Wharf Cat Records: 2020]
5. "Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town - 2024 Remaster" - Talking Heads - Talking Heads: 77 (Super Deluxe Edition) [2024 Remaster] [Rhino/Warner Records: 1977]
6. "Men in Bars" - Japanese Breakfast, Jeff Bridges - For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) [Dead Oceans: 2025]
7. "No Repsect" - The King Bees - The Kingbees [Omnivore Recordings: 1980]
8. "Crazy Eights" - Tapes 'n Tapes - The Loon [ibid records: 2005]
9. "Politicians In My Eyes" - Death - …For The Whole World To See [Drag City Records: 2009]
10. "Election Day" - Lily Seabird - Lightspheres on Their Way [Lame-O Records: 2026]
11. "The Moon Is The Number 18" - Silver Jews - Starlite Walker [Drag City Records: 1994]
12. "Break It" - Gabriels, Say She She - Break It [Gabriels: 2026]
13. "Morning Star" - Black Pistol Fire - Don't Wake the Riot [Rifle Bird Music: 2016]
14. "I Wanted To Tell Her" - Ministry - With Sympathy [Arista: 2006]
15. "The Power" - Curtis Harding - Departures & Arrivals: Adventures of Captain Curt [Anti/Epitaph: 2025]
16. "Big Machine" - Nicholas Greenwood - Cold Cuts [Kingdom: 1973]
17. "Future History and the Irrelevance of Time" - The Sunshine Fix - The Future History of a Sunshine Fix [The Elephant 6 Recording Company: 2000]
18. "Childhood's End" - Pink Floyd - Obscured by Clouds [Pink Floyd Records: 1972]
19. "Rock 'N' Roll Stew" - Traffic - The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue): 1971]
20. "Stand for the Fire Demon" - Roky Erickson - The Evil One [Fire Records: 2013]
21. "Big Dirty" - Drink The Sea - Drink The Sea III [Sunyata Records: 2026]
22. "Have a Lucky Day" - Morphine - Good [Ryko/Rhino: 1992]
23. "Get Lucky" - Heatmiser - Mic City Sons [Astralwerks: 1996]
24. "Web" - Thee Oh Sees - Mutilator Defeated at Last [Castle Face: 2015]

Eclectic Woman

The only radio program in Central Virginia that features women's music exclusively, Eclectic Woman spans all musical genres and the globe with a variety of rich perspectives. Expect a fresh… MoreThe only radio program in Central Virginia that features women's music exclusively, Eclectic Woman spans all musical genres and the globe with a variety of rich perspectives. Expect a fresh and tantalizing musical menu of singer-songwriters, women of color, and womyn's music, spiced liberally with traditional, blues, world, jazz, rock, avant-garde, and instrumental music. The Eclectic Woman show, heard each Tuesday afternoon from 12 til 2, also features music and occasional news updates which specifically serve the gay and lesbian community. Less

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1. "Baby, It's Time To Vote" - Mad Tea Party-Ami Worthen and Jason Krekel - 73% Post-Consumer Novelty [Mad Tea Party: 2004]
2. "19th Amendment" - Dolly Parton - 27: The Most Perfect Album [New York Public Radio: 2018]
3. "Democracy" - Judy Collins - Judy Collins Sings Leonard Cohen: Democracy [Elektra Entertainment: 2004]
4. "Days Of Decision" - Julie Felix - The Second Album [Decca Music Group: 1965]
5. "Eyes On The Prize" - Mavis Staples - Mavis Staples Live: Hope At The Hideout [Anti Inc.: 2008]
6. "Get Up, Stand Up" - Martha Velez - Escape From Babylon [Warner Records Inc.: 2011]
7. "Do Or Die" - Ani DiFranco - Revolutionary Love [Righteous Babe Records: 2021]
8. "Turntables" - Janelle Monáe - Single [Atlantic Records: 2020]
9. "Everyday People" - Joan Jett & The Heartbreakers - Album [Blackheart Records Group: 1983]
10. "Tyrants Always Fall" - The Nields - Siingle [The Nields: 2017]
11. "No King" - Rose Gerber - They Can't Take The Music [Rose Gerber: 2026]
12. "Dear Mr. President" - Pink featuring the Indigo Girls - I'm Not Dead [LaFace Records: 2006]
13. "i see america (Live from Bonaroo)" - Joy Oladokun - Single [Amigo Records: 2020]
14. "Land Of Confusion" - Stella Starlight Trio - Morning Coffee [Music Brokers: 2022]
15. "People Get Ready" - Eva Cassidy - Songbird [Blix Street Records: 1992]
16. "Immigrant" - Sade - Lovers Rock [Sony Music: 2000]
17. "Speak Out" - Rising Appalachia - Leylines [Rising Appalachia: 2019]
18. "Sisters, O Sisters (Live at The Apollo Theater)" - Yoko Ono - Power To The People [Universal Music Recordings: 2025]
19. "My Body Politic" - Caitlin Cary and Shirlette Ammons - We Are Not For Sale: Songs Of Protest From The NC Music Love Army [NC Music Love Army: 2013]
20. "Be Careful How You Vote" - Zora Young - Chicago Blues: A Living History-The (R)evolution Continues [Raisin' Music Productions: 2011]
21. "Get Off Ya Hands & Vote!" - Sounds Of Blackness - Single [Atomic K Records: 2026]
22. "Think (About It)" - Lyn Collins - Think (About It) [UMG Recordings: 1972]
23. "American History XIX" - Crys Matthews - Battle Hymn For An Army Of Lovers [Crys Matthews: 2017]
24. "All You Fascists Bound To Lose" - Resistance Revival Chorus & Rhiannon Giddens - All You Fascists Bound To Lose [Resistance Revival Chorus: 2020]
25. "Power To The People" - Susie B - So This Is Our Dance [Susie B: 2015]
26. "My Dear Country" - Norah Jones - Not Too Late [The Blue Note Label Group: 2007]
27. "A Beautiful Noise" - Alicia Keys & Brandi Carlile - Single [RCA Records: 2020]
28. "Land Of The Free" - Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society [Concord Records: 2012]
29. "This Is My Country" - Kim Weston - This Is America [UMG Recordings: 1968]

Jazz at 100 Now!

With over 100 years of recorded jazz as a foundation, today’s scene is vibrant and exciting. Jazz at 100 Now! presents the best of current music in the context of… MoreWith over 100 years of recorded jazz as a foundation, today’s scene is vibrant and exciting. Jazz at 100 Now! presents the best of current music in the context of a deep and rich history. Less

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1. "B.K." {McCall, Steve} - Nicole Mitchell - Tomeka Reid - Mike Reed trio (-fl, -cel, -d) - Artifacts [FPE Records: 2015]
2. "June Moon" {Gould, Jocelyn} - Jocelyn Gould Trio with Christine Jensen (Christine Jensen-ts, Jocelyn Gould-g, Ben Paterson-org, Fabio Ragnelli-d) - So Delighted [Jocelyn Gould Music: 2026]
3. "Penelope" {Shorter, Wayne} - Larry Goldings - Peter Bernstein - Bill Stewart Trio (-org, -g, -d) - Rhombus [Smoke Sessions: 2026]
4. "Another Folk Song" {Harris, Zacc} - Zacc Harris Trio (Zacc Harris-g, Matt Peterson-b, Lars-Erik Larson-d) - American Reckoning [Shifting Paradigm Records: 2026]
5. "The Tempo" {Clement, Mike} - Mike Clement Trio with Julian Lee (Julian Lee-ts, Tris Duncan-org, Mike Clement-g, Gerald Watkins Jr-d) - Polka Dots and Ray Bans [Cellar Music: 2026]
6. "El Hombre" {Martino, Pat} - Barry Greene Trio (Barry Greene-g, Pat Bianchi-org, Ulysses Owens Jr-d) - Giants [Origin: 2026]
7. "Dissipation Blues" {Bernstein, Peter} - Larry Goldings - Peter Bernstein - Bill Stewart Trio (-org, -g, -d) - Rhombus [Smoke Sessions: 2026]
8. "Little Song" {Zheng, Zeju} - Zeju Zheng Quartet (Arnie Sainz-p, Zeju Zheng-g, Drew Gress-b, Chidiebere Emmanuel-d) - A Mind in Motion [Shifting Paradigm Records: 2026]
9. "The Song Is You" {Kern, Jerome - Hammerstein II, Oscar} - Jocelyn Gould Trio (Jocelyn Gould-g, Ben Paterson-org, Fabio Ragnelli-d) - So Delighted [Jocelyn Gould Music: 2026]
10. "Swing Low" {Traditional - arr James Brandon Lewis} - James Brandon Lewis & Red Lily Quintet (Kirk Knuffke-cor, James Brandon Lewis-ts, Chris Hoffman-cel, William Parker-b, Chad Taylor-d) - For Mahalia, With Love [Tao Forms: 2023]
11. "What's Going On" {Benson, Renaldo - Cleveland, Al - Gaye, Marvin} - Rahsaan Barber Quintet (Rahsaan Barber-sax, Matt Endahl-p, Ted Ludwig-g, Kevin Beardsley-b, Joshua Hunt-d) - Eternal [Jazz Music city: 2026]
12. "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" {Gabriel, Charles H - Martin, Civilla D - Lewis} - Ekep Nkwalle - Luther Allison duo (Luther Allison-p, Ekep Nkwelle-voc) - Caged Bird [Mack Avenue: 2026]
13. "Spirit Of The Living God" {Lewis, James Brandon} - James Brandon Lewis - Red Lily Sextet (Kirk Knuffke-cor, James Brandon Lewis-ts, Melanie Dyer-vla, Tomeka Reid-cel, Joshua Abrams-b, Chad Taylor-d) - Calling Antonín [Tao Forms: 2026]
14. "Sanctuary (At Seaside)" {Barber, Rahsaan} - Rahsaan Barber Quintet (Rahsaan Barber-sax, Matt Endahl-p, Ted Ludwig-g, Kevin Beardsley-b, Joshua Hunt-d) - Eternal [Jazz Music city: 2026]
15. "A Time For Love" {Smith Jr, Enoch} - Enoch Smith Jr Trio (Enoch Smith Jr-p, Kai Gibson-b, Logan Bogdan-d) - This Is What Love Does [Misfitme Music: 2026]
16. "Such Is The Love" {Walters, Nicole - Schlogel, Shawn} - Nicoleyvette Quintet with Kurt Elling & Larry Goldings (Dawn Clement-p, Larry Goldings-org, Andrew Renfroe-g, Jermaine Paul-b, Christian Euman-d, Nicole Walters-voc, Kurt Elling-voc) - Say Yes [Nicoleyvette Music: 2026]
17. "All The Things You Are [Live]" {Kern, Jerome} - David Janeway Trio (David Janeway-p, Robert Hurst-b, Billy Hart-d) - Live At Blue LLama [SteepleChase: 2026]
18. "Intervals" {Moorhead, Andrew} - Andrew Moorhead Trio (Andrew Moorhead-p, Francois Moutin-b, Ari Hoenig-d) - Mirage [OA2 Records: 2026]
19. "Aloft" {Ingram, Randy} - Randy Ingram Trio (Randy Ingram-p, Rufus Reid-b, Joe La Barbera-d) - Sound Within: A Celebration Of Bill Evans [Chill Tone Records: 2026]
20. "Psalm" {Bloom, Jane Ira} - Jane Ira Bloom - Brian Shankar Adler duo with Ken Filiamo (Jane Ira Bloom-ss, Ken Filiano-b, Brian Shankar Adler-d/tabla/chromatic discs/wooden box) - Once Like a Spark [Adhyâropa Records: 2025]
21. "White Tower" {Bloom, Jane Ira} - Jane Ira Bloom Trio (Jane Ira Bloom-ss, David Friedman-vib, Ken Filiano-b) - Light From A Person [Outline: 2026]
22. "My Foolish Heart" {Young, Victor - Washington, Ned} - Jane Ira Bloom Quartet (Jane Ira Bloom-ss, Dominic Fallacaro-p, Mark Helias-b, Bobby Previte-d) - Songs In Space [Outline: 2025]
23. "Ablution" {Tristano, Lennie} - Todd DelGiudice Trio (Todd DelGiudice-as, Jon Hamar-b, Jim White-d) - Mas Alto [OA2 Records: 2026]
24. "How Can You Lose" {Carter, Benny - London, Amy} - Amy London Septet (Ron Horton-tp, Mike Hashim-as, Janice Friedman-p, Mark McCarron-g, Ralph Hampering-b, Mike Campenni-d, Amy London-voc) - Alto Madness [FiveCat Records: 2026]

Classical Sunrise - Tuesday

Start the day right with WTJU! Every weekday morning from 7-9 Classical Sunrise eases you through your busy morning with friendly, knowledgeable hosts and special features you won't find anywhere else.

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1. "Much Ado About Nothing, Op. 164" {Mario CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO} - West Australian Symphony Orchestra / Andrew Penny - Cond - CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO: Shakespeare Overtures, Vol. 2 [Naxos: 2010]
2. "A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, Op. 21" {Felix MENDELSSOHN} - Razumovsky Symphony Orchestra / Christian Pollack - Cond - MENDELSSOHN: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Opp. 21 and 61 [Amadis: 2001]
3. "3 Pieces for Cello and Piano" {Nadia BOULANGER} - Nicolas Altstaedt - cello / Jose Gallardo - piano - Cello Recital: Nicolas Altstaedt - PIERNE, G. / d'INDY, V. / BOULANGER, N. [Naxos: 2010]
4. "Concerto for Strings" {Grazyna BACEWICZ} - Capella Bydgostiensis - Ensemble / Mariusz Smolij - Cond - BACEWICZ, G.: Symphony for Strings / Concerto for Strings [Naxos: 2014]
5. "Danza Iberica, "En Sevilla una noche de Mayo…"" {Joaquin NIN} - Martin Jones - piano - NIN, J.: Piano Music - Martin Jones [Nimbus Records: 2010]
6. "Marimba Concerto, I. Flowing" {Kevin PUTS} - Ji Su Jung - marimba / Baltimore Symphony Orchestra / Marin Alsop - Cond - Kevin Puts: The City / Marimba Concerto / Monnlight [Naxos: 2023]
7. "Algerian Miniatures, Nos. 2 and 3" {Salim DADA} - Rebeca Omordia - Piano Recital: Rebeca Omordia - African Pianism, Vol. 2 [Somm: 2024]
8. "Prince Igor: Overture" {Alexander BORODIN} - Ukraine National Radio Symphony Orchestra / Theodore Kuchar - Cond - BORODIN: Prince Igor (Highlights) [Naxos: 2005]
9. "Songs of Silent Earth" {Natalie WILLIAMS} - TheMuses Trio - WOMEN OF NOTE, Vol. 3 - A Century of Australian Composers [ABC Classics: 2021]
10. "Ipercubo, Op. 18" {Marco DE BIASI} - Guitarra a Seis - Ensemble - Works for Guitar Sextets - ASSAD, S. / BACH, J.S. / BIASI, M. de / &C [Naxos: 2022]

Classical Prelude - Tuesday

Classical Prelude wakes you gently with fine orchestral and choral music. Most of the featured works are over 50 minutes long, enveloping you in a world of sound. Awaken to… MoreClassical Prelude wakes you gently with fine orchestral and choral music. Most of the featured works are over 50 minutes long, enveloping you in a world of sound. Awaken to music by classical and romantic composers such as Beethoven, Bruckner, Mozart, and Schubert. Less

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WTJU Overnight

An assortment of tunes curated from WTJU's digital database.

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