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Wake up to the Classic Crock U Morning Zoo! On this aromatic rebroadcast, Don Arlo and the gang help you "get your mind right" for the smokin' 2026 WTJU Rock Marathon that is about to start flying like an eagle.

Blast off with us as we scour the galaxy for the best (and worst) in space-themed rock. Will we have Close Encounters with intelligent life? Likely! Will we Live Long and Prosper? Only if you go to WTJU.net and click that Donate button! Help us keep broadcasting To Infinity and Beyond!

In songs we sing right? Well what if in songs we don't sing? We will explore music that has talking in it, whether it is singing that mimics talk, poetry or spoken word, or even music that incorporates field recordings. Two poet DJs will bring you two hours of talkers, chatters, and reciters. 

During the UK Punk/New Wave explosion of 1977 to 1980 which The Rum Cove was very much part of, the LPs of the bands who were part of the scene were almost uniformly excellent. Carrying the energy, intent and artistry of the movement with them. To kick off these fantastic LPs and to give you a taste of what was to come, the first track had to hit hard. The Rum Cove will be playing the first track of every album he can find to demonstrate that in order to get you jumping around your bedroom and getting your dad to shout 'Turn that racket down!" you needed a 'First Track Banger!' Featuring The Jam, The Buzzcocks, Penetration, The Members, Chelsea, Generation X, Sham 69 and a host of other snotty nosed herberts to kick off the Rock Marathon in style!

Explore the influential record label founded in 1979 known for defining the '80s new wave, college and alternative rock scenes.

DJ Al and Truckstop Willie carry on the tradition of two information professionals programming TJU's 4/20 stoner metal show. I've also befriended a third metalhead librarian, so chances are we can expand the range of tunes to include three stoner librarians. The title for this comes from a library workshop about culling materials!

Explore the career of pioneering sound engineer, record producer, and songwriter Joe Meek.

Films On Song are a post punk band who experiment in the realm of shoegaze, twee and indie pop. They have a new album on the way which is sure to take you on an unpredictable trip full of apparitions and darkness.

*high pitched screaming* I LOVE YOU! Join your host as we play fun, head-bopping jams from around the world exclusively from non-U.S based, women-majority bands. Discover your new favorite girl band to freak out about right here on WTJU!

Ranger traces desert blues from Saharan caravans to American blues, psychedelic rock and hip hop -- following the riffs, rhythms and rebellion across continents.

WTJU Rock's monthly concert series, The Third Rail is broadcast live every third Saturday of the month from the WTJU stage and at outside venues. Listen back as The Third Rail welcomesLee Bangah, Ladygod, Heavy Flow, Amminal, Performance Review, Work Wear, and Real Companion.

Music is sometimes identified by sub-genre labels such as “indie rock,” “alt rock,” or “indie folk.” Indie rock emerged from various influences and a DIY independence movement from the late 1970s through the 1990s. This show will feature bands from the 1990s and early 2000s associated with indie rock, such as the Strokes, the Shins, Modest Mouse, Postal Service, and Dr. Dog.

Hail, Hail, Rock 'n' Roll! Chuck Berry was there at the dawn of Rock 'n' Roll, combining charismatic stagecraft with grounbreaking guitar playing and spirited writing, creating one of the most covered bodies of work in the early history of music. With only two hours to spend with you, we can hardly claim to be complete, but we'll play some of the many hits and some surprising covers from the artist Bob Dylan called, "the Shakespeare of rock 'n' roll".

Not to be confused with a flock of seagulls or the jam band Goose, this show discusses the hype surrounding Geese, their influences and contemporaries.

A celebration of the life and music of one of America's greatest rock artists on the10th anniversary of his death. DJ Andrew and UVA Professor and Princeologist Karl Hagstrom Miller will take listeners on a journey through Prince's remarkable music catalogue, from his rise out of 1970s Minneapolis's funk and R&B scene to global superstardom in the 1980s and discuss his lasting musical impact.

The DC5 were one of the few '60's bands to give the Beatles a run for their money, scoring seventeen top-40 hits in the U.S from 1964-67. Join Goldfinger (Reggae Vibrations) and Don (Radio Wowsville) as they present the stomping hits and seriously great deep cuts of the SECOND British Invasion band to perform on The Ed Sullivan Show. Trust us, you're gonna like it like that.

A song commands your attention with surging strings or swaggering brass, an air of mystery and a hint of sultriness, and maybe lyrics about desire in the face of danger. A thought enters your mind: “Huh. Shoulda been a Bond theme.” If you’re anything like DJ Malpaso, this has been happening to you for years, and you’ve long wished someone would hoard a bunch of these precious gems together. So, don your tux, make yourself a martini, and enjoy two hours of lush tunes that seem tailor-made for spy thrillers, but aren't! (Expect some actual Bond themes in the mix, too, for comparison's sake.)

Tune in to listen to students of Charlottesville's Music Resource Center hosted by MRC's Excecutive Director, Jordan Perry.

Do you got no alibi? Ever wish you were bonin' in the boneyard? Do you hide behind your glasses when you're tripping in the strobe light? Then this show might be for you, Fishbone Soldier. Join Dave and Rudy2Shooz for two hours of the black sheep of L.A.'s mid-80s punk funk scene, the unstoppable force of skank and stank that is Fishbone. We'll thrash through their entire arc, from oddball ska-fusion of the early years through the dark metal funk of the early 90s and on up until the present. It's a B-Movie starring you!

Stiff Records was created in 1976 in the UK and quickly became the entry point for bands such as The Damned, The Adverts, Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe. In 1978, Skip Groff was inspired by Stiff to create his own label which he named Limp Records. Limp was one of the first labels to release music from the DC punk scene such as The Slickee Boys, Black Market Baby and Minor Threat. Celebrate the connection and explore the artists from these two trailblazing labels that sparked the fuse on the powder keg of punk and independent records in their respective scenes.

WTJU Rock's monthly concert series, The Third Rail is broadcast live every third Saturday of the month from the WTJU stage and at outside venues. Listen back as The Third Rail welcomes Shagwüf, The Falsies, Second Dinner, Tre. Charles, and Alexander.

This special rebroadcast of the Classic Crock U Morning Zoo is designed to get you stoked for another smokin' day of the 2026 WTJU Rock Marathon. Just make sure you're wearing your WTJU Rock Smock while you donate. You could win valuable appreciation.

Children following in the footsteps of their famous rocker parents...

Rock was "invented" in 1951 when Ike Turner recorded at Sun studios in Memphis with a "broken" amp. Explore music of the pioneers of rock and roll from 1946 to just prior to the British invasion in 1964. Hear from artists with names like Fats, Frogman, Big Boy, Big Mama and more.  This rock journey will take you from Louis Jordan to Curtis Mayfield.

David Letterman's favorite musician, Warren Zevon, had his ups and downs, but his romantic heart still poked through his weary and well-worn darkness, with turns of phrase second to none in rock and roll.

Last year they brought you Rock 'n' Roll Duos and this year, DJLP, Zostress and Nowhere Girl focus on Trios. From Husker Du to Dinosaur Jr. to Cocteau Twins to Sleater Kinney to Khruangbin, whether power-pop or space-rock, these triplet dynamic DJs will feature trios that speak to their three beating hearts.

This show will have a never-attempted-before Zoom collaboration of Annie DeBlanco at the station and her brother Chris, across the pond in England, as they examine the third albums of brilliant bands from the 60s and 70s.

Can you do the locomotion? How about the watusi? This show will feature classic and novelty rock and roll instructional dance songs from the 1950s and 60s, guaranteed to get you out of your seat and dancing! 

Richmond based multi-instrumentalist Harli Saxon will bring her soul-infused punk to the WTJU stage to kick off Leslie M. Scott-Jones' "Rock Steady - A Black Women Hall of Fame" program that will also feature live music by local Black female artists.

Leslie Scott-Jones takes a deep dive into the music of all the Black women and groups inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and those that should be.

 Punk, post-punk, art rock live from the stage of NYC’s better club.

WTJU Rock's monthly concert series, The Third Rail is broadcast live every third Saturday of the month from the WTJU stage and at outside venues. Listen back as The Third Rail welcomes Unmastered Masters, The Findells, Chloë Ester, Towards Space, Grand Banks, Kadencia, and Sold Kingdom.

Bobby Metronome delivers two hours of elevating electronic music from the Golden Age of Trance.

An insightful exploration of the singer, songwriter, masterful guitarist, record producer and leader of Dire Straits.

Two hours celebrating the sound of Creation Records. We'll hear Oasis, My Bloody Valetine, Primal Scream, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Ride, Slowdive and more. Stories from The Creation Records Story: My Magpie Eyes Are Hungary for the Prize reveal the people, records and moments that made Creation unforgettable.

This Must Be The Place to join the entire Carry the Zero crew celebrating one of their favorite bands: Talking Heads. These Creatures of Love promise to bring Psycho Killer energy guaranteed to Burn Down the House. Don't Worry About the Government for these 2 hours as the hosts play selections from the band's entire catalog along with rarities, live tracks and possibly a few covers. Stay Hungry for your love of the band, the show and WTJU! WARNING SIGN: You'll be left Crosseyed.

Two hours of the best of 80s new wave

The Psych Doctors open their clinic to present the Bosstown sound -- a lesser known psych movement that originated in Boston in the 60s -- versus the melting pot of psych music from the San Francisco Bay Area (and beyond). Walk the Freedom Trail with your guides -- Sister Pirate Jenny, Don H. and Zostress -- and cross over to a Golden Gate state-of-mind. The Psych Doctors will lead you on this consciousness expanding bi-coastal trip.

Join Andy909 of The Hacienda Show and Guest DJs Bobby Metronome (Blue Monday), Rashinuamu, FKA, and DJ Dutchie for a FREE EDM Dance Party at IX Art Park's Looking Glass Stage. Broadcast live from 8 - 9 p.m., though the party continues until midnight.

This time we're doing it for the Millenials! Get ready to Harlem Shake and Chicken Head the night away as we get down the hits of the 90s and 2000s! Late Nite host Ike Anderson is ready to raise the roof AND some funds!

How traditional Jamaican music became such an important part of the punk scene. chronological Ska show. Starting in the early days of Jamaican ska and ending with modern Ska/punk.

WTJU Rock's monthly concert series, The Third Rail is broadcast live every third Saturday of the month from the WTJU stage and at outside venues. Listen back as The Third Rail welcomes Pinkish, Ostinato, Nathaniel Star, Free Pony, and Rae the Band.

Does anybody remember when WTJU got taken over by a giant radio conglomerate and the Classic Crock U Morning Zoo was forced to play "power pop hits of the '70's and '80's"? Does anybody remember laughter?

Charles Peale will explore Nick Lowe's work as a singer and songwriter and producer beginning with Brinsley Schwartz. Featuring many of his solo albums and his collaborations with Elvis Costello, Dave Edmunds and Carlene Carter. Highlighting the band "Rockpile" with Dave Edmunds and playing other musicians covering Nick Lowe's songs to round out the program. Think "Switchboard Susan","I Knew The Bride" and "Cruel To Be Kind".

 The Jazz Messenger will focus on Wanda Jackson, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison (before his ballad era), Johnny Cash, Brenda Lee, others.

DJs that identify as LGBTQ+ will play tunes mostly from Queen's early albums and will include songs hinting at Freddy Mercury's queer identity. They'll also take song requests from show donors, so pledge early to make your request!

A primer for those who don’t know Pavement – through the newish-to-Pavement ears of DJ Nowhere Girl. Our guide will be DJ Baconfat, Pavement Gateway Enabler.

Longtime Richard Thompson soundman and tour manager Simon Tassano looks at RT's electric band music over the years.

Few bands since the Beatles have sounded like so many other bands so effortlessly while still Doing Their Own Thing. Spend Friday evening getting brown with Rocker Panels, Poubelle and Dave, bringing you the finest cuts from the catalog of these Pennsylvania weirdos that will have you asking questions like "are you sure this is till Ween?" or "is this the best song I (n)ever heard in my life?" or "how much money can I donate to this show anyway?"

Ipecac recording artist Cor de Lux, a quartet from NC featuring Dawn Moraga (guitar/vocals), Tim Lusk (guitar/vocals), John Bliven (bass) and Jacob Richardson (drums) will release their new album this fall. CDL has been described as a "mixture of post-punk, goth-tinged pop and shoegaze" and that the band "draws from the art rock and post-punk world, adopting elements of shoegaze tonality to create music that's bent yet decisively direct".

Nick Drake produced only three records and died tragically young, but his impact on modern rock music is significant. We'll explore Nick Drake's recordings as well as his influences and those he influenced.

The Electronic Explorations late night duo Reality Star and DJTJC host two hours of marathon worthy cuts by American electronic acts such as LCD Soundsystem, The Postal Service, Matmos and more across dance, electropop, and experimental genres. Nostalgia runs deep!

WTJU Rock's monthly concert series, The Third Rail is broadcast live every third Saturday of the month from the WTJU stage and at outside venues. Listen back as The Third Rail welcomes Anmara, Holy River, Kass Richards, Cassidy Snider & the Wranglers, New Boss, Dogwood Tales, and Valentin Prince.

Pour yourself a bowl of your favorite sugary cereal and plop yourself in front of the radio for two hours of animated delight. We will feature both originals and reinterpretations of your favorite cartoon theme songs served with love by the artists you adore.

WTJU is often thought of as one big happy radio family and what better wat to celebrate our happy home in the community than to feature some of the best bands in rock that were formed by siblings? Join Fontana Mercury for a retrospective of rock from the 70s to the present day, featuring some of your favorite musical brothers and sisters like The Psychedelic Furs, Radiohead, Devo, Sparks, The Replacements and many more!

Toasters and boasters from early ska/rocksteady/reggae set the vocal freestyling trend that laid out the roadmap to Rap. Chatting over B-side instrumentals filled the dancehalls... with Sir Lord Comic, Count Machuki, and U-Roy (Ewart Beckford, earning the title of "Godfather of Rap"), blazing the trail, as a legion of "toasters" followed. Join Goldfinger the Selector and Rudy2Shooz as we chart the evolution of the revolution! Those who would trip with wordsmith on the flip-side (instrumental).

Like oil and vinegar, John Cale and Lou Reed redefined Rock before following their own pathbreaking careers. Doling out elevated New York depravity and Welsh artistic posturing, this duo recast the horizon of expectations for rock and Radio Freedonia will make a final ride as we examine their tangled, tossled and triumphant careers for the 2026 WTJU Rock Marathon.

Flat out rollicking, exuberant and loud rock n' roll -- old and new music from the Undertones, Buzzcocks, The Phantom Movers, UniBoys, Ex Hex, The Pristeens, Green and a whole bunch of music you never knew you loved.

Ok kiddos, we're gonna brush our teeth and get ready for bed, but first we need to get our jammies on. Join Jessica and John for two hours of what the Grateful Dead do best, extended kaleidoscopic jams.

XSmashcasters are a dual Cville-RVA based old-school punk band that features former members of classic central-VA punk, hardcore and gothic outfits The Counselors, The Halfways, Unit F, In Tenebris and If/Then. Its members are Angelo DeFranzo (bass), Shawn Stagner (drums), Ryan Nowlan (vocals) and J.J. Williams (guitar).

Two Teej alums (Class of '92) and their buddy, Ivan throwback to the golden age of fun and conscious Hip-Hop, classic DC Go-Go, and funky vibes.

Parliament and Funkadelic ruled the 1970s with their special blend of psychedelic soul and rock. As a result, they had a massive impact on a wide array of music that followed, influencing artists as diverse as Prince, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and all of West Coast Rap. This show will focus not only on P-Funk, but also its many offshoots, so solo records by George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, Eddie Hazel et al., as well as the female spin-offs Parlet and the Brides of Funkenstein. As Funkadelic sang, get off your ass and jam.

WTJU Rock's monthly concert series, The Third Rail is broadcast live every third Saturday of the month from the WTJU stage and at outside venues. Listen back as The Third Rail welcomes Fellowman, Outer World, Red Flower Lake, Gold Connections, Ekko Astral, Babe Lewis, and Ned Oldham & Jordan Perry.

Join Devon Sproule and Annie DeBlanco for their annual Sunday morning sing-along to the hits we all know so well. Devon will bring her guitar to play. What a way to start the day!

Join us as we celebrate local musician and producer Rusty Speidel -- founder of Speidel, Goodrich, Goggin and Lille. Speidel has also worked with Ellis Paul, Sugarland, Dave Navarro and Jon Carroll as well tending the local music flame with Big Circle, Kingdom of Mustang, the Mike Burris Band and recent collabs with Michael Clem (Eddie from Ohio).

In 1971, Stevie Wonder renegotiated his Motown contract to gain rare creative control, launching his celebrated "classic period". Over roughly five years, he released landmark albums - Music of My Mind, Talking Book, Innervisions, Fulfillingness' First Finale, Songs in the Key of Life -- a run widely considered one of the greatest in music history. Songs in the Key of Life is widely regarded as the crown jewel in Wonder's career and one of the greatest albums ever made, a guided tour through a wide range of musical style and the life and feelings of the artist, touching on recollections of childhood, first love and lost love, faith, social justice and love among all peoples. In honor of this landmark album's release 50 years ago, this show celebrates the one and only Stevie Wonder.

The Band played its last concert on November 25, 1976 at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. Paperback Writer will explore this concert by telling the best stories and playing the best music from this iconic concert.

Put on your best art-school get-up and join us -- two WTJU DJ Alums -- for a louche ensemble of elegant affectations, from Roxy Music to The Style Council. It’s a melange of glam rock, synth pop, neo-soul, new wave, art rock, R&B sure to take you back to Thatcher-era Britain and make you long for simpler times. 

Yo La Tengo's primary percussionist took a while to find her voice on record, but since 1990's Fakebook she's been front and center for some of the band's most haunting songs. We'll explore the tunes in YLT's catalog with Georgia on lead vocals, including b-sides, covers, and rarities. And we'll check out her guest vocal appearances on songs by Antietam, The 6ths, Tortoise, and more.

No Quarter Records artist Jana Horn and her band will play at the WTJU stage and perform tracks from her 3rd album released in January -- "Jana Horn".

It's six months until October, and time to join Mr. Owl on his annual journey into the autumn shade. Tired of your Halloween playlist being full of novelty songs from the 1960s? Let Mr. Owl bring you up to date with a selection of music from this century that's destined to be part of the scary season canon in the future.  

It may be a many-splendored thing, but love also STINKS. Let Bill, Don and Rick (a.k.a. Radio Wowsville Lonely Hearts Club Band) ply you with unromantic classics from 10cc, Iggy Pop, Husker Du, The Shangri-Las, Joy Division, Public Image Limited and more. Then maybe afterward, we can prank call your ex.

WTJU Rock's monthly concert series, The Third Rail is broadcast live every third Saturday of the month from the WTJU stage and at outside venues. Listen back as The Third Rail welcomes Charlie Shea, Night Teacher, The Jean Jeannies, Personal Bandana, and North Country.