Reverend Freakchild will pull into Offbeat Roadhouse Friday night, October 1, for a concert which will also be broadcast on WTJU. This is a free event, open to all. Masks are required for all attendees. You can also listen to Offbeat Roadhouse on the radio (91.1 FM) or on-line, and even video stream it. But concerts always sound better […]
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September 24 Offbeat Road: John Bullard (Encore Edition)
Coming up Friday night, September 24, on Offbeat Roadhouse, we bring you a special encore edition of John Bullard’s 2018 Lambeth Live (precursor to Offbeat Roadhouse). An an all new Offbeat Roadhouse returns October 1 with Reverend Freakchild.
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#ClassicsaDay #SymYesNo Week 2
For the month of September, the Classics a Day team chose a controversial theme. There is a small subset of symphonic works within the classical repertoire that appear misnamed. Most composers choose their titles carefully. But when the title runs counter to expectations, disagreements arise. What does the title “symphony” mean? Can a composition be […]
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This Saturday: WTJU live broadcasts from the Community Chalkboard rededication
Earlier this year, The Bridge PAI became the owner and caretaker of the Community Chalkboard on Charlottesville’s downtown mall. All this week, The Bridge is celebrating a rededication of the community chalkboard with art and performances of all kinds. This Saturday, September 18th, WTJU will air two live music performances from the Community Chalkboard. At […]
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Critton Hollow String Band takes over Sunset Road, September 24
The members of Critton Hollow String Band (Joe Herrmann, Sam Herrmann, Joe Fallon) will stop by WTJU September 24 to play guest deejays. Sunset Road airs Friday afternoons from 4-6 (edt) at 91.1 FM, streaming at wtju.net, or by asking your smart speaker to “Play WTJU.”
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Tune in and donate to WTJU’s Jazz Marathon, Oct 4 – 10
WTJU Jazz connects you to our community and transcendent music. We need your support to keep WTJU going! WTJU is different. We’re a free public service dedicated to sharing the transcendent experience of jazz & blues – while counting on listeners like you to provide the funding to make it possible. Every note of every song […]
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Listen to this show with legendary underground artist Lydia Lunch
The legendary Lydia Lunch joined WTJU host Erin O on September 14 for a special edition of Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show. Listen up: wtju · Lydia Lunch on WTJU’s “Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show” You don’t want to miss this interview with punk performance provocateur as you ready for Wednesday’s free show at Champion Brewing […]
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Christopher Gunning Symphony 5 and String Quartet 1 an interesting pairing
Signum Classics continues their survey of Christopher Gunning’s music with a mix. This release features an orchestral and a chamber work. But there is a connection. Both works show Gunning’s growth as a composer. And they show his willingness to challenge himself. Gunning composed his fifth symphony as his sister’s health declined. She was to […]
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New Jazz & Blues News – 9/14/2021
New Jazz & Blues News – 9/14/2021 New Jazz Releases: Bill Banfield’s Jazzurban 2 – ..Hey, holla when you hear me.. (Jazz Urbane): “The Jazz Urbane Is A Contemporary Recording/Performing Collective Which Embraces And Is Infused With Great R&B Song Writing, Melodies, Band Grooves And Style. Not Really A “New Movement”, Just A New Configuration […]