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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 9h

Fri, Oct 10, 8-9pm Offbeat Roadhouse presents Celtic trad trio, Brightwood, at 2244 Ivy Rd. You can also listen on 91.1 FM, wtju.net & video stream on WTJU YouTube. Mimi Vidaver-Davis (flute), Brenda Bowen Cox (Celtic harp) & Tes Slominski (fiddle) play energetic jigs & reels and contemplative tunes

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 10h

DJ Fontana Mercury is subbing in on The Black Beat tonight, Wednesday, Oct 8, 9-11pm, and taking a deep dive into the history of Black Punk Rock. Tune it on your radio dial, 91.1FM, stream at wtju.net, or download that new WTJU mobile app already, and listen from there! 🎸🤘🎸

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 18h

Original rocker, Charlie Shea, shared some of their music faves before they performed for WTJU Rock's Third Rail series in August. Keep an eye out for Charlie performing locally and beyond, and check out their one hour WTJU concert at this link: youtube.com/live/7-rHKPyG9tM?si=WYcWwqKGyLeVrSZQ

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 1d

The Richmond Folk Festival is a FREE 3 day event, Oct 10-12, along Richmond's historic riverfront. Read an in depth article by WTJU Rock Host, @donhop.bsky.social, about performing artist Raiatea Helm & Hawaiin music, at link.

Hawaiian Calling — Richmond Folk Festival

Growing up a self-described "country girl," Raiatea Helm says that she and her peers weren't surrounded by a lot of traditional Hawaiian music. They knew more about the songs of the Everly Brothers, say, or Earth, Wind & Fire. Living on the island of Molokai, which she likens to an

www.richmondfolkfestival.org

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for WTJU Vinyl Takeover at Potter’s Craft Cider on Sun, Oct 12, 1-6pm. DJ Schedule: 1pm DJ B Note (Midnight Confession, Tues); 2pm Uncle Dave Lewis (Early Music Show, Sun); 3pm Baconfat (Fantastic Expedition, Fri); 4pm DJ Malpaso (Limerence Addiction, Wed); 5pm Ranger (Monday Meltdowns, Mon)

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 2d

🍕 Look at these DJs devouring fresh pizza delivered during the Japanese Psych Jazz show. It's as if. . . they had the munchies. WTJU is grateful to Crozet Pizza at Buddhist Biker Bar for supplying boxes of pizza during the WTJU Jazz Marathon. The volunteers appreciated every bite! *Thank you* 🍕

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 2d

What an amazing Jazz Marathon it's been. Equally amazing is the community of listeners & supporters who have shown up for WTJU during this Marathon. You helped BREAK THE RECORD for most successful WTJU Jazz Marathon! We are grateful to everyone who donated, listened, curated & performed. THANK YOU!

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 3d

Jazz Marathon 2025 MAY be one for the records & we KNOW you want to be a part of it! Final night, Oct 5, brings Fats Waller 9pm, Beefheart Sings the Blues w/ WOWSVILLE 11pm & 1 more Rus Perry overnight (Marty Paich, Mel Torme, Cal Tjader & June Christy). Make WTJU's donation box SING wtju.net/donate

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 3d

WTJU has been FOILED. . .by @durtynellysva.bsky.social! But in a very TASTY way. Throughout the WTJU Jazz Marathon these foil enclosed veggie, chicken caesar & turkey bacon wraps arrive to FEED THE PEOPLE! Thanks so much to Dürty Nelly's for sustaining our volunteer hosts through another Marathon! 🥰

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 3d

Sun, Oct 5, 8-9pm, the WTJU Jazz Marathon presents Mississippi Conjure Duo, live on the final Marathon night, open to all at 2244 Ivy Rd. You can also listen on 91.1 FM, stream via wtju.net & video stream on WTJU’s YouTube channel. Please donate to keep live music ongoing at WTJU: wtju.net/donate!

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 3d

On this final day of WTJU's Jazz Marathon we take deep dives into artists & instruments. 12pm tributes Eddie Palmieri. 2pm Rus Perry presents Alto Madness & 4pm Coco Ahn cues the drums. Jack Roy explores the life of Son House at 6pm. Helps us continue sharing musical sounds & stories-wtju.net/donate

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 4d

Sunday is a morning of swinging & singing! Start it w/ two hours of Sinatra tunes (6am)! Uncle Dave Lewis enters at 8am to present Quincy Jones & His Big Band. At 10am Terry presents Gospel Quartets of the 1930s-40s. It's the final day of the fabulous Marathon; pease swing over to wtju.net & donate!

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 4d

We are family! And the Groove Tube family takes over the WTJU Jazz Marathon airwaves on Sat night. Ed Creskoff presents the British family of new Jazz musicians hot on the scene (9pm) & DJ Diggs pays tribute to Sly & the Family Stone (11pm). Be part of the WTJU family by donating at wtju.net/donate!

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 4d

Sat, Oct 4, 8-9pm, the WTJU Jazz Marathon welcomes NOLA funk with The Greenhorns. This event is open to all at 2244 Ivy Rd. You can also listen on 91.1 FM, stream via wtju.net, and video stream on WTJU’s YouTube channel. Please donate to this penultimate live marathon concert at wtju.net/donate!

WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks to Albemarle Baking Company for the donation of fresh pastries, challah, croissants, and cookies during WTJU's Marathons! The DJs are truly delighted by these delicous baked goods that cover the gamut from sweet to savory and keep them energized through seven days of fundraising!

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 4d

The WTJU Jazz Marathon is arresting on Oct 4 when Goldfinger & Rudy2Shooz present cop show soundtracks (12pm). Escape from the slammer & blast off w/ Sun Ra & Spot (2pm). David Soyka lands us in Newark's hotbed of Jazz (4pm) before John & Jessica lead a Charles Lloyd deep dive (6pm) wtju.net/donate!

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 5d

Turn off those Saturday cartoons because WTJU has the JAZZ! On Oct 4 arise to the rhythm of Jug Bands (6am). At 8am it's time for Gypsy Jazz. At 10am the @donhop.bsky.social /Jazz Messenger duo pay tribute to Brian Wilson w/ a show of jazz covers. Donate on this penultimate WTJU Jazz Marathon day!

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 5d

Peter Welch does Fri night right with his WTJU Jazz Marathon show on slide guitar of Duane Allman & Derek Trucks (9pm). Dave Donahue comes in at 11pm w/ pianist Bill Evans to lead you into Rus' overnights on Oscar Peterson, Zoot Sims & Al Cohn (1-6am). Stay in, listen & donate! wtju.net/donate

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 5d

Come Rain or Come Shine (2pm) the WTJU Jazz Marathon continues. Follow the Psych Doctors at drive time on a wild & wooly journey through Japanese Psych Jazz (4pm). Ground yourself w/ interpretations of Cole Porter songs (6pm). WTJU leads you down a path of sonic wonder daily. Donate: wtju.net/donate

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 5d

Fri, Oct 3, 8-9pm, WTJU Jazz Marathon welcomes Jamal 4, featuring Jama Millner (guitar), Will Evans (trumpet), Drew Pompano (bass) & Pat Hayes (drums), open to all at 2244 Ivy Rd. You can also listen on 91.1 FM & wtju.net, or video stream on YouTube. While the concert is free, donations are welcome!