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Thursday Special Blend
Thursday December 28th, 2023 with Jeff Larocque
Live in Studio today, Jeff shares his favourite Thursday Special Blend guest interviews and moments from the past year.

Show #260
Cutting So Fine (Show Theme)
Canada High - Canada High (Working Title) Canadian
Moment #1 - Helene Campbell, Shawn Tavenier & Ellen Braun from "Tuesday Special Blend" recorded on December 27, 2022: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/60/58857.html
Moment #2 - Moving from Tuesday Special Blend to hosting Thursday Special Blend on Thursday, February 16, 2023: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/100/59471.html
Okay
Ellen Braun - Okay (Single) Canadian
Moment #3 - In conversation with then "Juno Nominee" Angelique Francis, Thursday February 23, 2023: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/100/59540.html
Moment #4 - SOCAN Slam Competition that began March 30, 2023, and culminated with the Finals on Thursday, April 27, 2023: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/100/60315.html
Moment #5 - Interview with C-4 Robotics Team from Arnprior District High School on April 6, 2023: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/100/60061.html
L'Alphabet
Kristine St-Pierre - La Promesse Canadian
Moment #6 - Jeff's First Annual "Mom's In Music" Show w Kristine St-Pierre & Julie Corrigan, May 11, 2023: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/100/60491.html
Moment #7 - Jeff returns to the Mighty 93.1 CKCUFM On Air Studios on Thursday, May 18, 2023 to host the show live after many months of pre-recording shows at home: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/100/60591.html
Moment #8 - Getting to interview Rob Preuss (former Spoons and Honeymoon Suite keyboardist and producer) July 20, 2023 - https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/100/61351.html
Romantic Traffic (faded for time)
Spoons - Talkback (1983) Canadian
Livin' In The Land of the Super Freaks (faded for time)
Hammerheads - Hammerheads (limited edition demo) Canadian
Moment #9 - Ottawa's Own Johnny Vegas' annual "Show Takeover" was an absolute gem this year (they always are) August 31, 2023: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/100/61848.html
Moment #10 - Jeff welcomes Riley Murphy as the new co-host of Thursday Special Blend. A new dynamic duo was formed. The date was September 14, 2023. This program has reached 114 On Demand Listens: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/100/62008.html
Moment #11 - Riley & Jeff chat with Alyssa Della Palme about her new book (October 12,2023), and unbeknownst to our guest, she gets saddled with being an impromptu Pumpkin Pie Judge: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/100/62373.html
The Wind (sample)
Shawn Tavenier - The Wind (Performed Live @ Spaceman Music) Canadian
We Walk On (sample)
Kentucky - We Walk On (Performed Live in Studio) Canadian
Moment #12 - Thursday Special Blend broadcasting LIVE from Spaceman Music on October 26, 2023: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/100/62539.html
Moment #13 - "SuperKyle" Kyle Humphrey joins Riley and Jeff to enlighten our listeners to life in Ottawa who rely on Para Transpo, November 23, 2023: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/100/62916.html
Moment #14 - New to Ottawa local artist "Kentucky" comes to the studio and plays two songs LIVE on November 30, 2023: https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/100/62999.html
That's All *** Ottawa Radio Debut ***
Church of Trees - Transience Canadian New
Interactive CKCU
Jeff Larocque (host)
Good Morning. Thanks for listening. I'm here in the studio if you want to leave a comment.

7:31 AM, December 28th, 2023
Shelley Ann Morris
Hi Jeff, I just LOVE this version of “Jackson.” I laughed when I heard it the first time, and I’m still laughing out loud. It was great to hear that again

7:41 AM, December 28th, 2023
Jeff Larocque (host)
I agree. Happy New Year Shelley Ann

7:42 AM, December 28th, 2023
Jeff Larocque (host)
Come back next week when Riley & I count down our favorite Artists of 2023

9:10 AM, December 28th, 2023
Quinn
Let’s not forget the battle of the bands where our resident rock star John Allaire won!

9:54 AM, December 28th, 2023