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Sneak Previews

Your weekly hour of cinema scoops, soundtracks, and scores to have you saying 'Play it again, Sam.’

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1. "Funky Fanfare" - Keith Mansfield - The KPM 1000 Series - Volume 1 [KPM: 2006]
2. "Ruby with the Eyes that Sparkle" - Stuart Duncan, Dirk Powell - Cold Mountain (Music from the Miramax Motion Picture) [Sony: 2003]
3. "Charging Fort Wagner" - James Horner, The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra - Titanic: The Essential James Horner Film Music Collection [Silva America: 1998]
   Notes: from "Glory" (1989)
4. "Ashokan Farewell" - Jay Ungar, Evan Stover, Matt Glaser, Molly Mason, Russ Barenberg - The Civil War (Original Soundtrack Recording) [Warner: 2005]
5. "The People's House" - John Williams - Lincoln (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Dreamworks: 2012]
6. "Jesse James" - Ry Cooder - Music by Ry Cooder [Warner: 1995]
   Notes: from "The Long Riders" (1980)
7. "Fire in the Blood/Snake Song" - The Bootleggers, Emmylou Harris, Ralph Stanley - Lawless (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Bootleg: 2012]
8. "Hard Time Killing Floor Blues" - Chris Thomas King - O Brother, Where Art Thou? (Music from a Film) [UMG: 2000]
9. "End Titles" - Carter Burwell - Miller's Crossing (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [20th Century Fox: 1990]
10. "The Stranger Song" - Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen [Sony: 1967]
    Notes: from "McCabe & Mrs. Miller" (1971)
11. "Natural Magic" - Jack Nitzsche - Performance (Original Motion Picture Sound Track) [Rhino: 2005]
12. "Faust" - Paul Williams - Phantom of the Paradise (Original Soundtrack Recording) [A&M: 1974]
13. "Little Boy Blue" - Tom Waits - One from the Heart (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Sony: 1982]
14. "Instrumental Montage" - Tom Waits, Crystal Gayle, Bones Howe - One from the Heart (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Sony: 1982]
15. "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" - Allman Brothers Band - The Holdovers (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Focus: 2023]

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. "Stairway to Heaven" - Rodrigo y Gabriela - Rodrigo y Gabriela [ATO Records: 2006]
   Notes: Paramount 4-26
2. "Out In The Country" - Three Dog Night - It Ain't Easy [Geffen: 1970]
   Notes: Paramount May 5
3. "Old Virginia Block" - Devon Sproule - Keep Your Silver Shined [City Salvage Records: 2007]
   Notes: Front Porch 4-28
4. "How It Ends" - Mama's Broke - Narrow Line [Free Dirt Records: 2022]
   Notes: Front Porch May 14
5. "Mockingbird" - Ruston Kelly - Dying Star [New Rounder: 2018]
   Notes: Jefferson- Tonight
6. "Dress Blues" - Jason Isbell - Sirens Of The Ditch [New West Records: 2007]
   Notes: Ting June 30
7. "Columbus & 89th" - Sarah Jarosz - Polaroid Lovers [Rounder: 2024]
   Notes: Jefferson May 6
8. "Who You Thought I Was" - Brandy Clark - Your Life Is a Record [Warner Records: 2020]
   Notes: Jefferson April 24
9. "The Graduate" - The Arcadian Wild - Finch In The Pantry [The Arcadian Wild: 2019]
   Notes: Jefferson June 12
10. "Jersey Giant" - Evan Honer, Julia DiGrazia - Jersey Giant [Sonder House: 2022]
    Notes: Moved from Southern to Jefferson June 12
11. "Copperhead Road" - Steve Earle - Essential Steve Earle [Geffen*: 1993]
    Notes: Harvester, Rocky Mount June 15
12. "Simple Life" - Mac McAnally - Simple Life [Geffen: 1990]
    Notes: Harvester May 31 Sold Out
13. "Water From Another Time" - John McCutcheon - Gonna Rise Again [Rounder Records: 1987]
    Notes: PVCC Hometown Show April 27
14. "Destination" - Nickel Creek - A Dotted Line [Nonesuch: 2014]
    Notes: Merlefest Sunday
15. "All I Ever Need Is You" - Sierra Hull - All I Ever Need Is You [Morningstar Music: 2024]
    Notes: Merlefest Saturday
16. "Alabama High-Test" - Old Crow Medicine Show - Best Of [Nettwerk Music Group: 2017]
    Notes: Merlefest Thursday
17. "Dooley's Farm (feat. Billy Strings)" - Molly Tuttle, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Billy Strings - Crooked Tree [Nonesuch: 2022]
    Notes: Merlefest Thursday
18. "Strike Gold - Acoustic" - Larkin Poe - An Acoustic Companion [Tricki-Woo: 2023]
    Notes: Merlefest Friday
19. "Wrong House" - Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real - Sticks and Stones [6 Ace Records: 2023]
    Notes: Merlefest Friday
20. "Front Porch" - Donna The Buffalo - Positive Friction [Sugar Hill Records: 2000]
    Notes: Merlefest Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
21. "Best Love" - Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers, Paul McCartney - Rare Bird Alert [Rounder Records: 2011]
    Notes: Merlefest Thursday
22. "The Boxer feat. Mumford & Sons and Paul Simon" - Jerry Douglas, Paul Simon, Mumford & Sons - Traveler [eOne Music: 2012]
    Notes: Merlefest Friday/Saturday
23. "Hey Mama Ya" - Scythian - American Shanty [Scythian Music: 2011]
    Notes: Merlefest Friday/Saturday
24. "Doin' Time In Bakersfield" - Jim Lauderdale - I'm A Song [Sky Crunch Records: 2014]
    Notes: Merlefest Friday, Saturday and Sunday
25. "Memphis In The Meantime" - Sam Bush - Ice Caps: Peaks Of Telluride [Sugar Hill Records: 2006]
    Notes: Merlefest Saturday
26. "Carolina" - Adeem the Artist - White Trash Revelry [Four Quarter Records: 2022]
    Notes: Merlefest Saturday

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. "Groovy Tuesday" - The Smithereens - Especially For You [Enigma: 1986]
2. "Serene King" - Guided By Voices - Single [Gbv Inc: New]
3. "Legal Man" - Belle And Sebastian - Legal Man Ep [Jeepster / Matador: 2000]
4. "How Can I Love Her More" - The Lemon Twigs - Single [Captured Tracks: New]
5. "How Many Zeroes Do You Need?" - Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Sex And Food [Jagjaguar: 2018]
6. "The Argument" - The Sea And Cake - The Fawn [Thrill Jockey: 1997]
7. "Squares" - The Beta Band - Hot Shots 2 [Astralwerks: 2001]
8. "Forget The Flowers" - Wilco - Being There [Reprise: 1996]
9. "Therefore I Am" - Jim O' Rourke - Insignificance [Drag City: 2001]
10. "Apostolic" - Loose Fur - Born Again In The Usa [Drag City: 2005]
11. "Get On Down" - Meat Puppets - Mirage [Meat Puppets: 1987]
12. "Don't Box Me In" - Stewart Copeland / Stan Ridgeway - Rumble Fish Sountrack [Universal Music Group: 1983]
13. "Ashley Goudeau" - Raze Regal And White Denim - S/T [Bella Union: 2023]
14. "Pass The Mic / something's got to give" - Beastie Boys - Check Your Head [Capitol: 1994]
    Notes: happy 30th birthday!
15. "So Into You" - Shudder To Think - Pony Express Record [Sony: 1994]
    Notes: happy 30th birthday!
16. "Making Time" - Creation - Rushmore Soundtrack [London: 1999]
17. "Untuck It" - Rpg - Fulltime [Arclight: 2002]
18. "Popular Dogs" - Weird Mob - Wizzzzzards [Hibernator Gigs: 2015]
19. "Happy Hour" - The Housemartins - London Hull O 4 [Chrysalis: 1986]
20. "Alone Again Or" - The Damned - Light At The End Of The Tunnel [Mca: 1987]
21. "Don't Say No" - Can - Saw Delight [Spoon: 1977]
22. "Ariel School Sighting" - Japanese Television - Automata Exotica [Tip Top Recordings: New]
23. "G. Cobalt Franklin" - Lilys - A Brief History Of Amazing Letdowns [Lilys: 1992]

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. "Cuban Getaway" - Sue Foley - Antone's Women Bringing You The Best In Blues [Antone's Records And Tapes: 1992]
2. "Don't You Make Me High" - Blue Lu Barker - Men Are Like Streetcars-Women Blues Singers 1928-1969 [MCA REcords: 1999]
3. "Jolie Petite Blonde" - The Magnolia Sisters - Stripped Down [Arhoolie: 2009]
4. "Last Kind Words Blues" - Sue Foley - One Guitar Woman [Stony Plain: 2024]
5. "Triste Samedi/A Hurricane Song" - Ann Savoy - Another Heart [Smithsonian Folkways: 2024]
6. "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" - Ann Savoy - Another Heart [Smithsonian Folkways: 2024]
7. "Melusine" - Cecile McLorin Salvant - Melusine [Nonesuch: 2023]
8. "Hesitation Blues" - Janis Joplin W/Jorma Kaukonen - The Legendary Typewriter Tape: 6/25/64 Jorma's House [Fantality Corp: 2022]
9. "Summertime" - Janis Joplin W/ Big Brother And The Holding Company - Cheap Thrills [Sony: 1968]
10. "Little Girl Blue" - Janis Joplin - I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! [Sony: 1969]
11. "Bye, Bye Baby" - Janis Joplin With Big Brother And The Holding Company - Janis Joplin's Greatest Hits [Columbia: 1973]
12. "Try (Just A Little Bit Harder)" - Janis Joplin - I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! [Sony: 1969]
13. "Raise Your Hand (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show March 1969)" - Janis Joplin - The Essential Janis Joplin [Sony: 2003]
14. "Me And Bobby McGee" - Janis Joplin - Pearl [Sony: 1971]
15. "Mercedes Benz" - Janis Joplin - Pearl [Sony: 1971]
16. "I'm Your Mama" - Dawn Landes - My Tiny Twilight [Yep Roc: 2019]
17. "365" - Waxahatchee - Tiger's Blood [Anti: 2024]
18. "Mad Thing" - Paper Wings - Listen To The World Spin [Paper Wings: 2024]
19. "You Don't Get To Tell Me" - Sarah Shook & The Disarmers - Revelations [Abeyance Records: 2024]
20. "Dynamo" - Hurray For The Riff Raff - The Past Is Still Alive [Nonesuch: 2024]
21. "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" - Carrie Rodriguez - Love And Circumstances [Ninth Street Opus: 2010]
22. "The Black Cowgirl Song" - Queen Esther - Gild The Black Lily [Queen Esther: 2021]
23. "Paris On The Moon" - Queen Esther - Things Are Looking Up [Queen Esther: 2024]
24. "Sparrow" - Lizz Wright (With Angelique Kidjo) - Shadow [Blues & Greens Records: 2024]
25. "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" - Lizz Wright - Shadow [Blues & Greens Records: 2024]
26. "Stay Up All Night" - Emma Pastorfield - End All Be All [Emma Pastorfield: 2024]
27. "Chiclete com banana" - Beleza - Time To Dream [Beleza Brazil: 2006]

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. "In The Limbo" {Thompson, Dawn - Siegel, Misha} - Cosmology (John D'earth-tp/flh/penny-whis/"F"-flageolet/Mayan-fl, Dave Glenn-tb, Armen Donelian-Rhodes/p/syn, Rick Kilburn-b, Bob Jospe-d, Dawn Thompson-voc) - Cosmology [1977: Vanguard]
2. "Inner Life" {D'earth, John} - Glenn Wilson Quintet (John D'Earth-tp/flh, Glenn Wilson-bs, John Toomey-p, Jimmy Masters-b, Tony Martucci-d) - Timely [2014: Cadence Jazz Records CJR 1255]
3. "Black Coffee" {D'earth, John - Oliva, Michelle - Gordon, Bonnie} - Angela On The Arts (John D’earth-tp/flh/fl/per, Michelle Oliva-bcl, Bonnie Gordon-vla) - Within [2019: Small World Records SWR 1903]
4. "Queequeg" {D'earth, John - Howard, Greg - Caputo, Greg} - Azul (John D'earth-tp, Greg Howard-g, Brian Caputo-d) - Azul [2013: Espresso ES 2131]
5. "Quist" {D'earth, John} - Quiet Fire (John D'earth-tp, Brett Jones-g, Dhara Goradia-b, Loren Oppenheimer-tabla/frame drums with Gina Sobel-fl/voc, Armen Zijerdi-tombak, Sam Bush-voc, Juliana Daugherty-voc, Guion Pratt-voc, Chris Campanelli-voc) - Jarjuna [2012: DG Music]
6. "A Call For All Demons" {Sun Ra} - John D'earth & The Impossible Trio (John D'earth-tp, Cameron Ralston-b, Matthew Wyatt-d) - Live - 2002 WTJU Jazz Marathon [2002: WTJU]
7. "Beyond Belief" {D'earth, John} - The Thompson D'earth Band (John D'earth-tp/flh, JC Kuhl-ts, Daniel Clarke-p, Jamal Milner-g, Pete Spaar-b, Brian Caputo-d, Dawn Thompson-voc) - When The Serpent Flies [2006: Cosmology CD]
8. "Planet D'earth" {Dunton, Kait} - Kait Dunton - John D'earth - Dane Alderson - Jake Reed Quartet with Andrew Synowiec (John D'earth-tp/flh, Kait Dunton-p, Andrew Synowiec-g, Dane Alderson-b, Jake Reed-d Andrew Synowiec-g) - Planet D'earth [2018: Real and Imagined Music]
9. "Moment By Moment" {Thompson, Dawn} - Thompson/D'earth (John D'Earth-tp/flhn, Bobby Reed-ts/ss/bcl/alfl, Wells Hanley-p, Jamal Millner-g, Peter Spaar-b, Carter Beauford-d, Dawn Thompson-voc/per) - Mercury [2001: Cosmology Records]
10. "One Bright Glance" {D'earth, John} - John D'earth Quartet (John D'earth-tp, John Abercrombie-g/syn, Marc Johnson-b, Howard Curtis-d) - One Bright Glance [1990: Enja (G) ENJ 6040]
11. "Love Planet" {D'earth, John - O'Brien, Hod - Spaar, Pete - Jospe, Robert} - John D'earth Quartet (John D'earth-tp, Hod O'Brien-p, Pete Spaar-b, Robert Jospe-d) - Neolithic [2009: Self Produced]
12. "Restoration Comedy" {D'earth, John} - John D'earth Quintet (John D'earth-tp, Jerry Bergonzi-ts, Mulgrew Miller-p, Mike Richmond-b, Howard Curtis-d) - Restoration Comedy [2000: Double Time CD DTRCD 176]
13. "The Visitors" {D'earth, John} - John D'earth Octet (John D'earth-tp, Jeff Decker-ts, Bobby Reed-ts/as/ss, Wells Hanley-p, Jamal Millner-g, Peter Spaar-b, Robert Jospe-d, Dawn Thompson-voc) - Thursday Night Live At Miller's [1998: Cosmology Records CD]
14. "Jam #?" - Atlantean Folk Band - Unpublished [1982 ]
15. "Time To Play" {Jospe. Bob - Hallahan, Bob} - Robert Jospé - Time to Play [2002: Inner Rhythm Records]
16. "Poker Night" {D'earth, John} - Free Bridge Quintet (John D'earth-tp, Jeff Decker-ts, Bob Hallahan-p, Peter Spaar-b, Robert Jospe-d) - Spanning Time [1998: Rotunda Records CD]
17. "Side Pocket" {Spaar, Peter} - Free Bridge Quintet (John D'earth-tp, Jeff Decker-ts, Bob Hallahan-p, Peter Spaar-b, Robert Jospe-d) - Free Bridge Quintet Live At Old Cabell Hall (For the Record) [2007: Market Street Records CD]
18. "Transitions" {Remler, Emily} - Emily Remler Quartet (John D'earth-tp, Emily Remler-g, Eddie Gomez-b, Bob Moses-d) - Retrospective, Volume Two "Compositions" [1983: Concord Jazz CJ 236]

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. "Italian Serenade in G Major" {Hugo WOLF} - Auryn Quartet - Wolf: The Works for String Quartet [cpo ]
2. "Symphony Op. 3, No. 3 in G Major" {Johann STAMITZ} - Musica Viva Moscow Chamber Orchestra - Stamitz: Symphonies, Vol. 3 [Naxos ]
3. "Potpourri on Themes from P. von Winter, Op. 80" {Louis SPOHR} - Christoffer Sundqvist (clarinet), North German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra - Spohr: Clarinet and Orchestra Works [cpo ]
4. "Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 6, No. 10" {George Frideric HANDEL} - Boston Baroque, Martin Pearlman (dir.) - Handel: Concerti Grossi, Op. 6, Nos. 7-12 [Telarc ]
5. "Rigoletto Paraphrase, S 434" {LISZT/VERDI} - Jorge Bolet (piano) - Liszt: Piano Works Vol. 1 [London ]
6. "Concert Overture, Op. 12" {Karol SZYMANOWSKI} - Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra - Szymanowski: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4, Concert Overture [Naxos ]
7. "Symphony in C Major, Ben. 128" {Ignaz PLEYEL} - Capella Istropolitana - Pleyel: Symphonies [Naxos ]
8. "Grutzner Waltz" {Franz LEHAR} - Radio-Symphony Orchestra Berlin, Michael Jurawski (cond.) - Lehar: Overtures and Waltzes [cpo ]
9. "Bethena: A Concert Waltz" {Scott JOPLIN} - Alexander Peskanov (piano) - Joplin: Piano Rags, Vol. 1 [Naxos ]

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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1. "Variations on a Theme by Handel, Op. 107" {Mauro GIULIANI} - Ricardo Gallen (guitar) - Giuliani: Guitar Music vol. 1 (Variations) [Naxos ]
2. "Symphony No. 1 in D major" {Gustav MAHLER} - Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Rafael Kubelik (cond.) - Mahler: Symphonie No. 1 [Deutsche Grammophon ]

WTJU Overnight Mix

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

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Alternate Universe

Alternate Universe features a wide variety of alternative songs and artists that help the listener escape from reality and immerse themselves into a world of musical discovery.

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1. "The Horse" - Beach Fossils - Beach Fossils [Bayonet Records: 2010]
2. "What a Pleasure" - Beach Fossils - What a Pleasure [Bayonet Records: 2011]
3. "Fall Right In" - Beach Fossils - What a Pleasure [Bayonet Records: 2011]
4. "Adversity" - Beach Fossils - What a Pleasure [Bayonet Records: 2011]
5. "Taking Off" - Beach Fossils - Clash the Truth [Bayonet Records: 2013]
6. "Tangerine" - Beach Fossils - Somersault [Bayonet Records: 2017]
7. "May 1st" - Beach Fossils - Somersault [Bayonet Records: 2017]
8. "Sugar" - Beach Fossils - Somersault [Bayonet Records: 2017]
9. "Don't Fade Away" - Beach Fossils - Bunny [Bayonet Records: 2023]
10. "L.I.N.E." - Beach Fossils - L.I.N.E. [Secretly Canadian: 2021]
11. "In Your Arms" - Sunbeam Sound Machine - Wonderer [Dot Dash Recordings: 2014]
12. "Can't Help Myself" - Alexandra Savior - The Archer [30th Century Records: 2020]
13. "Tearjerker" - Small Forward - Tearjerker [Small Forward: 2018]
14. "The Party" - Portraits Of Tracy - The Party [Portraits Of Tracy: 2023]
15. "Great Escape" - Washed Out - Paracosm [Sub Pop Records: 2013]
16. "Paracosm" - Washed Out - Paracosm [Sub Pop Records: 2013]
17. "I Forgot To Be Your Lover" - The Black Keys - Ohio Players [Nonesuch: 2024]
18. "Witness" - Mt. Joy - Rearrange Us [Dualtone Music Group, Inc.: 2020]
19. "Darling" - Esbe - Bloomsday [Cold Busted: 2015]
20. "Wasteland - Edit" - Furrows - Wasteland (Edit) [Furrows: 2021]
21. "Peachy" - The Haunting - Mocean [RETRO HORROR RECORDS: 2018]