Some of our hosts have lovely plans for Thanksgiving—and giving thanks! Whether you’re cooking for a big group or going for a hike, we hope you will make CKUA a part of your Thanksgiving weekend.
This Just In with host Amy van Keeken
Friday, October 10, 9am – 11am MT
Host Amy van Keeken says that her friend–and yours–Allison Brock will stop by to chat about the new Waylon Jennings album. Amy will also welcome the Library Wizard, Daniel Goodridge, to share his weekly picks and insights.
The Wild Card with host Jasmine Vickaryous
Friday, October 10, 6pm – 7pm MT
Enjoy a soundtrack of gratitude and all things autumn. We’re giving thanks with songs from Richard Inman, Fred Eaglesmith, Neil Young, and more. It’s music to warm your heart and fill your soul like a second helping of pie.
Classical Connections with host Aaron Au
Saturday, October 11, 6am – 8am MT
Hear music by Beethoven and enjoy a selection from Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring. Host Aaron Au will also highlight music that will be performed on Alberta concert stages in upcoming days.
Wide Cut Country with host Allison Brock
Saturday, October 11, 10am – noon MT
Host Allison Brock is thankful for classic tunes from Merle, Lyle, Mavericks, Blaze, Iris, and more. You’ll also hear new music from Robbie Fulks, Waylon, Robert Plant, Emmylou, Paul Kelly and Warren Zevon. Yes, you read that correctly! Warren Zevon closes out the show.
Natch’l Blues with host Holger Petersen
Saturday, October 11, 3pm – 5pm MT
Join host Holger Petersen to hear an interview with Rick Estrin, of Rick Estrin & The Nightcats. The singer, harp master and songwriter has been active on the blues scene since the late 60’s. The band is one of the most entertaining and accomplished, having been nominated for six Blues Foundation Awards in Memphis earlier this year. They’ll perform in Edmonton Oct. 17 and 18.
Mulligan Stew with host Terry David Mulligan
Saturday, October 11, 5pm – 7pm MT
Two CKUA favourites are releasing new music, and Terry David Mulligan has the scoop! Terra Lightfoot and Mariel Buckley have new albums, and both have kindly agreed to let us debut the albums on Mulligan Stew a week early.
Folk Routes with host Tom Coxworth
Sunday, October 12, 11am – 1pm MT
In the first hour of Folk Routes, host Tom Coxworth will pay tribute to Jane Goodall, acknowledging the good she did in the world. CKUA favourite and Juno Award-winning artist Maria Dunn joins Tom Coxworth for the second hour, Her new album, Hardscrabble Hope, comes out in November, so there is a lot to discuss! Dunn will even help out with introducing some of the toe-tapping folk tunes Tom will be spinning.
Roy’s Record Room with host Roy Forbes
Sunday, October 12, 2pm – 3pm MT
It’s the annual RRR Audio Potluck! Jim Jackson falls into a dream and hears the voice of a pork chop. Calypso singer Sir Lancelot recommends sampling some crab and callaloo. The Boswell Sisters take their sugar to tea. Annette Hanshaw cooks breakfast for the one she loves. Tony Joe White has a mind to have a mess of polk salad. You’ll also hear tasty numbers from Slim Gaillard & his Southern Fried Orchestra, the Beaver Valley Sweethearts, Anita O’Day, Ella Mae Morse, and more. Roy Forbes is your guide to the buffet!
The Upload with guest host Spencer Streichert
Monday, October 13, 11am – 1pm MT
Guest host Spencer Streichert is here with some songs that folks say remind them of Thanksgiving and Autumn. Song big names we’ll be hearing from include Billy Joel, Bon Iver, and Fleetwood Mac, PLUS a few new tunes. There may or may not also be a bunch of jokes about turkeys.
Thoroughfare with host Tony King
Monday, October 13, 1pm – 3pm MT
On October 13, 2021, someone familiar with fictitious space travel, William Shatner, blasted off into space. In his memoir, Shatner suggested that he felt an “overwhelming sadness” that is not uncommon for space travelers grappling with, as Sally Ride put it, the “Overview Effect” which takes place when we observe our little blue orb and grapple with its fragility in the face of humanity. On Thoroughfare Monday, join Tony King to dip into space and unearth the many precious things we have to be thankful for through music!
Raising Voices with host Orest Soltykevych
Monday, October 13, 8pm – 10pm MT
Through the years, English conductor and composer John Rutter has composed quite a number of settings of various psalms. And in 1993, he compiled a collection of nine of these psalms, and called the set Psalmfest. On Thanksgiving Day, host Orest Soltykevych will play four excerpts from John Rutter’s Psalmfest.
All of us at CKUA wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
