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Back Up and Push

The gang looks back at Bluegrass and Old Time tunes of yesteryear, and push forward to the music of today and tomorrow. Along with traditional Bluegrass and Old Time, they'll… MoreThe gang looks back at Bluegrass and Old Time tunes of yesteryear, and push forward to the music of today and tomorrow. Along with traditional Bluegrass and Old Time, they'll throw in some Folk, Local Favorites, plenty of Live In-studio performances, and the latest news of festivals and other venues for live music. So buckle up for the ride on Monday afternoons from 4 til 7 with the best picking and strumming around on Back Up and Push! Less

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1. "The Alcoholic Blues" - Deford Bailey - Pan American Blues [Suncoast Music: 2015]
2. "Graceland" - Love Canon - Cover Story [Organic Records: 2018]
3. "Joseph's Dream" - John Hartford - Nobody Knows What You Do [Rounder Records: 1976]
4. "Where The Soul Of Man Never Dies" - Ricky Skaggs, Tony Rice - Skaggs And Rice [Sugar Hill Records: 1993]
5. "Red Eyes, Blue Skies" - Ernie Francestine - Alternate Place [WarHen Records: 2025]
6. "Blue Skies, Red Eyes" - Ernie Francestine - Alternate Place [WarHen Records: 2025]
7. "Music Tree" - Newgrange - NewGrange [Compass Records: 1999]
8. "Sandusky" - Uncle Tupelo - March 16-20, 1992 [Columbia/Legacy: 1992]
9. "Dr. Art" - King Wilkie - King Wilkie Presents: The Wilkie Family Singers [Casa Nueva Industries: 2009]
10. "Jerry's Farewell" - Magraw Gap - Magraw Gap [Magraw Gap: 1996]
11. "Mar's Cry" - Larry Keel - Miles & Miles [Keel Fish Music: 1997]
12. "Where Something Wild Still Grows" - The Pines - Above the Prairie [Red House Records: 2015]
13. "Post Office Prodigies" - Ben Garnett, Chris Eldridge - Kite's Keep [Padiddle Records: 2025]
14. "Palm Reader" - John Lee Shannon - In & Of [Tompkins Square: 2020]
15. "Mountain Song" - Kieran Kane - Shadows on the Ground [Dead Reckoning Records: 2002]
16. "My Sweet One" - Phish - Lawn Boy [Rhino/Elektra: 1990]
17. "Get Me Outta This City" - Get Me Outta This City - Lefthand String Band [Brewgrass Records: 1991]
18. "Bye and Bye" - Larry Keel - Larry Keel [Keel Fish Music: 2000]
19. "Lets Go to the Fair" - Larry Keel - Natural Bridge [Keel Fish Music: 2005]
20. "First Girl I Ever Loved" - Larry Keel, Curtis Burch - The Curtis Burch Experience [Keel Fish Music: 2002]
21. "Can't Always Get What You Want - Live" - Billy Goodman, Andrew Krell - Billy Goodman & Andrew Krell Live @ Jazzhaus Heidelberg May 2000 [Billy Goodman: 2021]
22. "What I Know (If Only)" - Martyn Lenoble - What I Know (If Only) [Hidden Noise Music: 2025]
23. "Eureka" - Old Sound - Deluge [2423667 Records DK2: 2020]
24. "Pride and Joy" - Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Rob Ickes, Trey Hensley - Before the Sun Goes Down [Compass Records: 2015]
25. "The End Of Days" - Jack Barksdale - Voices [2025 Truly Handmade Records: 2025]
26. "Lighten That Load" - Waylon Hanel - Don't Mess With My Country [Waylon Hanel Music LLC distributed by CDX Records: 2024]
27. "The Cuckoo" - Talise - Western Pine [Talise: 2024]
28. "Early Morning Rain" - Gordon Lightfoot - Gord's Gold [Rhino/Warner Records: 1975]
29. "The House of the Rising Sun" - Sam Cohen - The House of the Rising Sun [30th Century Records/Columbia: 2017]
30. "It Hurts Me Too" - Karen Dalton - It's So Hard To Tell Who's Going To Love You The Best [EMI Catalogue: 1969]
31. "Don't Monkey 'Round My Widder" - Chet Atkins, Doc Watson - Reflections [Legacy Recordings: 1980]
32. "Home With The Girls In The Morning/Sally In The Garden" - Ken & Brad Kolodner, Brad Kolodner, Ken Kolodner - Otter Creek [FENCHURCH MUSIC: 2010]
33. "Rattletrap" - Trish Kilby Fore, Tim Donley - Clawhammer Banjo: Blue Ridge Style [Round Peak Banjos: 2018]
34. "Pride of America" - Tall Poppy String Band - Tall Poppy String Band [Tall Poppy String Band: 2022]
35. "Awake, Awake" - Elizabeth LaPrelle - Lizard In The Spring [Old 97 Wrecords: 2007]
36. "Ruben's Train" - Richie Stearns & Rosie Newton - Tractor Beam [Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton: 2013]
37. "Don't Get Stuck" - Brian Dolphin, Earth Person - Brian Dolphin & Earth Person [Outward Records: 2019]
38. "All Aboard" - Donna The Buffalo - Tonight, Tomorrow and Yesterday [Sugar Hill: 2013]
39. "Jeb's Tune" - Bubba George Stringband - Live at the Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival [Funkyside: 1998]

Blue Monday

Enjoy another Blue Monday with DJ ANDROID and Bobby Metronome, every Monday 2-4pm.

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1. "Rubric" - Philip Glass - Glassworks [CBS: 1982]
2. "It Is Gone Rain" - Miya Lowe (feat. Meeno Wave) - [YouTube: 2025]
3. "Sink-O" - Tune-Yards - Nikki Nack [4AD: 2014]
4. "Highway Monster" - Laura Ann Singh - Mean Reds [Out Of Your Head Records: NEW]
5. "Hyperballad (Over The Edge Mix) (Live)" - Bjork - Possibly Maybe [One Little Indian: 1996]
6. "At The Heart Of It All" - Nine Inch Nails - Further Down The Spiral [Nothing: 1995]
7. "Achilles" - Robohands - Oranj [Bastard Jazz Recordings: NEW]
   Notes: https://robohands.bandcamp.com/track/achilles
8. "Eusa" - Dialect - Full Serpent [RVNG: NEW]
   Notes: https://dialect-trax.bandcamp.com/track/eusa
9. "Aytefiyods" - Afrikan Sciences - Photon Wizard [Afrikan Sciences: 2018]
   Notes: https://afrikansciences.bandcamp.com/track/aytefiyods
10. "L'esprit de l'escalier" - The Soft Pink Truth - Can Such Delightful Times Go On Forever? [Thrill Jockey: NEW]
    Notes: https://thesoftpinktruth.bandcamp.com/track/l-esprit-de-l-escalier
11. "Stoneyman" - Craven Faults - Sidings [Leaf: NEW]
    Notes: https://cravenfaults.bandcamp.com/track/stoneyman
12. "One Life Stand" - Hot Chip - One Life Stand [Astralwerks: 2010]
13. "Lights" - Xylitol - Blumenfantasie [ NEW]
    Notes: https://xylitol.bandcamp.com/track/lights
14. "Sproba" - Anton Anishchanka - Krope [Shatkavalka: NEW]
    Notes: https://antonanishchanka.bandcamp.com/track/sproba
15. "Sombra blanca w/ When I Think of You E DJ Edit" - Chuquimamani-Condori - Edits [Chuquimamani-Condori: 2025]
    Notes: https://chuquimamani-condori.bandcamp.com/track/sombra-blanca-w-when-i-think-of-you-e-dj-edit
16. "Al Hathayan الهذيان" - Praed - الوهم Al Wahem [Annihaya: NEW]
    Notes: https://praed.bandcamp.com/track/al-hathayan
17. "Pedalai" - Joaquín Cornejo (feat. Felipe Cornejo & Emil Klein) - Cabuya [Shika Shika: 2025]
    Notes: https://joaquincornejomusic.bandcamp.com/track/pedalai-feat-felipe-cornejo-emil-klein
18. "Crushing Realities" - Shackleton - Euphoria Bound [AD 93: NEW]
    Notes: https://samshackleton.bandcamp.com/track/crushing-realities

Soulful Situation

From the Dixie-fried sounds of the Southern soul centers of Muscle Shoals, Memphis, New Orleans and Shreveport to the Uptown Rhythm and Blues shots from the Northern cities of Chicago,… MoreFrom the Dixie-fried sounds of the Southern soul centers of Muscle Shoals, Memphis, New Orleans and Shreveport to the Uptown Rhythm and Blues shots from the Northern cities of Chicago, Detroit, New York and Philadelphia, Rum Cove puts you in a Situation that is Sooo Soulful! Soulful Situation, each Monday afternoon from noon 'til 2 right here on WTJU. Less

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1. "I'm satisfied" - Roscoe Robinson - 45 [Paula: 1973]
2. "New Orleans" - Travis Wammack - 45 [Fame: 1973]
3. "I ain't gonna worry" - Tommy Tate - 45 [Ko Ko: 1972]
4. "Use me" - Bill Withers - 45 [Sussex: 1972]
5. "Turn my chicken loose" - The Fame Gang - 45 [Fame: 1970]
6. "What color is love" - Roscoe Robinson - 45 [Fame: 1970]
7. "As long I don't see you" - Little Johnny Taylor - 45 [Ronn: 1972]
8. "Follow the wind" - McKinley Mitchell - 45 [Chimneyville: 1978]
9. "My pretending days are over" - The Dells - 45 [Cadet: 1973]
10. "Could it be I'm falling in love" - The Spinners - 45 [Atlantic: 1972]
11. "What do you see in her?" - Hot Sauce - 45 [Volt: 1973]
12. "You're killing me (slowly but surely)" - ZZ Hill - Z.Z. [United Artists: 1974]
13. "Fire fly" - Travis Wammack - 45 [ARA: 1964]
14. "Pretty little baby" - Marvin Gaye - 45 [Tamla: 1965]
15. "The name game" - Shirley Ellis - 45 [Congress: 1964]
16. "Hold what you got" - Danny White - 45 [ABC-Paramount: 1964]
17. "Something you got" - Chris Kenner - 45 [Instant: 1961]
18. "How many times must I knock" - Roscoe Robinson - 45 [Sound Stage 7: 1968]
19. "Why are you afraid" - Roscoe Robinson - 45 [Sound Stage 7: 1967]
20. "Mrs Robinson" - Booker T & The MGs - 45 [Stax: 1969]
21. "Me Tarzan, you Jane" - The Intruders - 45 [Gamble: 1969]
22. "In the heat of the night" - Ray Charles - 45 [abc Tangerine: 1967]
23. "Soldier's sad story" - Tiny Watkins - 45 [Excello: 1967]
24. "Everything I do ganh be Funky (from now on)" - Lee Dorsey - 45 [Amy: 1969]
25. "I need help (I can't do it alone)" - Bobby Byrd - 45 [King: 1970]
26. "Grab a handful" - Art Jerry Miller - Stax Vol4 [Enterprise: 1969]
27. "Don't let the Joneses get you down" - The Temptations - 45 [Gordy: 1969]
28. "Mama's baby (ain't a baby no morwe)" - Marilyn Haywood - 45 [Silver Fox: 1970]
29. "I can't stop dancing" - Archie Bell & The Drells - 45 [Atlantic: 1968]
30. "I forgot to be your lover" - William Bell - 45 [Stax: 1968]
31. "I can't see nobody" - The Bee-Gees - 45 [Atco: 1967]
32. "That ain't right woman" - Don Bryant - 45 [Hi: 1969]
33. "Baby I love you" - Little Milton - 45 [Checker: 1970]
34. "Whispers" - Jackie Wilson - 45 [Brunswick: 1966]
35. "One bo-dillion years" - Roscoe Robinson - 45 [Sound Stage 7: 1968]
36. "Girls are out to get you" - The Facinations - 45 [Mayfield: 1967]
37. "I can't love without you" - George Jackson - Fame demo [Fame: 1969]
38. "I really don't want to know" - Little Esther Phillips - 45 [Lenox: 1963]
39. "I smell trouble" - Little Johnny Taylor - 45 [Galaxy: 1963]
40. "I got a woman Pt1" - Jimmy McGriff - 45 [Sue: 1962]

Left of Cool

Modern Jazz programming designed to give your morning a lift. Left of Cool , heard each Monday morning from 10:30 til noon, is a place where improvising musicians of all… MoreModern Jazz programming designed to give your morning a lift. Left of Cool , heard each Monday morning from 10:30 til noon, is a place where improvising musicians of all styles can come together and see what's possible. Searching for that common thread, acoustic or electric, experimental and eclectic -- whatever sounds good! Less

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1. "Kahlil The Prophet" - Jackie McLean - Destination Out! [Blue Note ]
2. "Verse" - Bobby Hutcherson - Stick-Up! [Blue Note ]
3. "Joy" - Shakti - Shakti With John McLaughlin [Columbia ]
4. "Bubbles" - Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain Edgar Meyer - The Melody Of Rhythm [Sony ]
5. "Then Again" - Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain & Edgar Meyer - The Melody Of Rhythm [Sony ]
6. "When We Go" - Bill Frisell - In My Dreams [Blue Note ]
7. "In My Dreams" - Bill Frisell - In My Dreams [Blue Note ]

Great Morning Jazz

Great Morning Jazz, heard each Monday from 9 til 10:30, will provide relief from the Monday Morning Blues. The tunes will include new releases and older ones, the various styles… MoreGreat Morning Jazz, heard each Monday from 9 til 10:30, will provide relief from the Monday Morning Blues. The tunes will include new releases and older ones, the various styles (bop, hardbop, soul jazz, etc.), enough variety of tempo to keep the vital juices flowing, and a weekly sprinkling of modern blues for spice. It's good for what ails ya'. Less

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1. "East Side Blues" - John Hicks Trio (John Hicks-p, Curtis Lundy-b, Victor Lewis-d) - East Side Blues [DIW 828: 1988]
2. "Splashin" - Maceo Parker - Southern Exposure [Minor Music Records: 1993]
3. "Ralph's New Blues" - Montgomery – Johnson Quartet (Jack Coker-p, Buddy Montgomery-vib, Wes Montgomery-b, Sonny Johnson-d) - In The Beginning (Disc 1) [Resonance Records HCD 2014: 1956]
4. "Tenor Conclave" - The Prestige All Stars (Al Cohn-ts, John Coltrane-ts, Hank Mobley-ts, Zoot Sims-ts, Red Garland-p, Paul Chambers-b, Art Taylor-d) - Tenor Conclave (Eight Classic Albums, Disc 1) [Prestige: 1956]
5. "That's A Bringer" - Slim Gaillard and His Flat Foot Floogie Boys (Cyril Newman-tp, Herman Flintall-as, Loumell Morgan-p, Slim Gaillard-g/voc, William Smith-b, Hubert Pettaway-d) - Laughing in Rhythm (Disc 1) The Flat Foot Floogie [Vocalion 5220 dupe: 1939]
6. "Blue 'n' Boogie - West Coast Blues" - Wes Montgomery Quintet (Johnny Griffin-ts, Harold Mabern-p, Wes Montgomery-g, Arthur Harper-b, Jimmy Lovelace-d) - Complete Live In Paris 1965 (Disc 2) [Esoldun (F) FC 108: 1965]
7. "Blues for Nat" - Zoot Sims with the Joe Castro Trio (Zoot Sims-as, Joe Castro-p, Leroy Vinegar-b, Ron Jefferson-d) - Live At Falcon Lair [Pablo PACD 2310-977-2: 1956]
8. "The Chase" - Lionel Hampton And his Orchestra (Billie Brooks, Wallace Davenport, Ed Mullens, Roy Slaughter, Buster Cooper, Al Hayse, Harold Roberts, Jay Dennis, Bobby Plater, Elwyin Frazier, Jay Peters, Oscar Estell, Dwike Mitchell, Billy Mackell, Bradie, Eddleton) - Big Band: Vol. 062, Lionel Hampton (1954) [Columbia CL 711: 1954]
9. "No One Can Forgive Mebut My Baby" - John Hammond, Jr - Timeless [ 2014]
10. "Drop Down Mama" - John Hammond, Jr - Timeless [ 2014]
11. "Junco Partner" - John Hammond, Jr - Timeless [ 2014]
12. "Tell Me Mama" - John Hammond, Jr - Lomg Asi Have You [ 1998]

Classical Sunrise - Monday

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. "Cello Concerto No. 7 in G Major, G 480" {Luigi BOCCHERINI} - Tafelmusik; Jeanne Lamon, conductor; Anner Bylsma, cello - Boccherini: Cellokonzerte/Sinfonien [Sony Music Entertainment Germany: 1989]
2. "Symphony No. 2 "Voïna"" {Elsa BARRAINE} - Orchestre National de France; Cristian Mǎcelaru, conductor - Elsa Barraine: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 "Voïna", Song-Koï & Les Tziganes [Parlophone: 2026]
3. "The Bartered Bride: Overture" {Bedrich SMETANA} - Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra; Mariss Jansons, conductor - Overtures: Royal Concertbebouw Orchestra [Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest: 2023]
   Notes: b. 3.2.1824
4. "Stabat Mater, PdPWV Mot306" {Giovanni Pierluigi da PALESTRINA} - The Sixteen & Harry Christophers - Palestrina: Music for Inner Peace [The Sixteen Productions Ltd: 2011]
5. "Romance in F-Sharp, Op. 28 No. 2" {Robert SCHUMANN} - Jan Lisiecki, piano - Jan Lisiecki: Schumann [Deutsche Grammophon: 2016]
6. "Sinfonia No. 3 in E Minor, MWV N3" {Felix MENDELSSOHN} - Amsterdam Sinfonietta; Lev Markiz, conductor - Mendelssohn: Complete String Symphonies [BIS: 1993]
7. "Suite from "The Mothers of Kherson"" {Maxim KOLOMIIETS} - Ukranian Freedom Orchestra; Keri-Lynn Wilson, conductor - Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 – Kolomiiets: Suite from "The Mothers of Kherson" [Deutsche Grammophon: 2026]
8. "Southland Sketches" {Harry BURLEIGH} - The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center - American Visions (Live) [The Chamber Music Society of Lin: 2024]
9. "Sonatina for Nausicaa" {Olivia BELLI} - Olivia Belli, piano - Daimon [Sony Classical: 2026]
10. "Procession of the Nobles (from Mlada)" {Nikolai RIMSKY-KORSAKOV} - Thompson Brass Ensemble - Music for Brass and Organ [MSR Classics ]

Classical Prelude - Monday

Sometimes you just want to hear the music. Classical Prelude features extended works, most over 40 minutes long, with minimal announcing. It’s truly less talk and more music. Get lost… MoreSometimes you just want to hear the music. Classical Prelude features extended works, most over 40 minutes long, with minimal announcing. It’s truly less talk and more music. Get lost in the sound. 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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Mood Swing

From sad girl vibes to funky dance jams, join Southern Belle on her adventure into the Infinite Playground of Music. She’s not into labels. She’ll leave you wanting more. Be… MoreFrom sad girl vibes to funky dance jams, join Southern Belle on her adventure into the Infinite Playground of Music. She’s not into labels. She’ll leave you wanting more. Be careful of the Mood Swing. Every other Monday mornin’ at 1am Less

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1. "Vampire in the Corner" - Magdalena Bay - Imaginal Disk [Mom+Pop: 2024]
2. "Yummy - Righteous Remix" - Ayesha Erotica, Mo Beats - Yummy (Righteous Remix) [Ayesha Erotica: 2023]
3. "Pretty" - Coco & Clair Clair, Okthxbb - Pretty [Nice Girl World, Alternate Side,: 2017]
4. "Hi, I'm A Slut" - Lil Mariko - Lil Mariko [Tactical Music: 2021]
5. "GRRL'S GRRL" - SAILORR - FROM FLORIDA'S FINEST [BuVision: 2025]
6. "Daisy 2.0 (feat. Hatsune Miku)" - Ashnikko, Hatsune Miku - Daisy 2.0 (feat. Hatsune Miku) [Parlophone Records Ltd.: 2020]
7. "Hello Kitty" - Slayyyter - Hello Kitty [Slayyyter Records: 2018]
8. "Digital girl (funk remix)" - DJ SUZY - Digital girl [Kira Krash: 2024]
9. "4eva" - Shygirl, Empress Of, Kingdom, Club Shy - Club Shy [Because Music Ltd.: 2024]
10. "Aquamarine" - Addison Rae - Aquamarine [Columbia Records: 2024]
11. "Ghostride" - Crumb - Jinx [Crumb Records: 2019]
12. "I Miss When I Smelled Like You" - girlpuppy - I Miss When I Smelled Like You [Royal Mountain Records: 2022]
13. "touch tank" - quinnie - touch tank [Quinn Barnitt: 2022]
14. "I Was Neon" - Julie Jacklin - PRE PLEASURE [Polyvinyl Records: 2022]
15. "HEAD" - Devon Again - HEAD [Devon Again: 2022]
16. "Splinter" - spill tab - Splinter [spill tab, inc., Arista Records,: 2022]
17. "if u want" - Keni Titus - mud on my superstars [Keni Titus, Banneryeer Recording: 2023]
18. "Shotgun" - Soccer Mommy - Sometimes, Forever [Loma Vista Recordings, Concord: 2022]
19. "Entropy" - Beach Bunny - Emotional Creature [Mom+Pop: 2022]
20. "Good God" - Daffo - Pest [Daffodidlydoo LLC, Concord: 2023]
21. "flip your pillow" - reno plum - flip your pillow [reno plum: 2022]
22. "Mythologize Me" - Eliza Mclamb - Going Through It [Royal Mountain Records: 2023]
23. "(You) On My Arm" - Leith Ross - To Learn [Republic Records, UMG Recordings: 2023]
24. "Oh No Darling!" - Sarah Kinsley - Oh No Darling! [Sarah Kinsley Music, LLC, Verve: 2023]
25. "Yards / Garden" - Kate Bollinger - Look at it in the Light [Ghostly International: 2022]
26. "Touching Yourself" - The Japanese House - In The End It Always Does [Dirty Hit: 2023]
27. "Say It" - Maggie Rogers - Heard It In A Past Life [Debay Sounds LLC, UMG Recordings: 2018]
28. "Golden Hour" - Kacey Musgraves - Golden Hour [UMG Recordings, Inc.: 2018]
29. "Kingston" - Faye Webster - Atlanta Millionaires Club [Secretly Canadian: 2019]
30. "Sims 2" - Coco & Clair Clair, Graham - Posh [Nice Girl World: 2017]