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Thursday Special Blend
Thursday September 18th, 2025 with Jeff, Nisse and Maddie
Vicki Brittle's new album is out there, and her launch event is happening on Saturday. We get to speak with her today, and share 3 new tracks from the album.

The first 30 minutes are sponsored by The Barking Bee Company https://store.thebarkingbeecompany.ca/ Welcome our new sponsor for the last half hour: Cathy Hay Real Estate Executives- https://www.facebook.com/cathyhaysells/about/?_rdr The hour from 8am to 9am is (and will always be) sponsored by YOU, the listener. Thank you!
Cutting So Fine (Thursday Blend Mix)
Paul Anthony - Canada High (Working Title) Canadian
Gas In The Tank
Slo' Tom and the Handsome Devils - Gas In The Tank Canadian New
Our own Nisse Anonby will be performing as Loch Nisse Monster, along with The New Hires and the Lyonils at the Gladstone Theatre. Tickets are still available for "Soul and Roll" right here using this link: https://thegladstone.ca/shows/soul-roll-a-theatrical-rock-affair/ It all goes down on Friday, September 19th. Doors at 7pm, Music at 7:30. Advance tickets using the link are $21 or you can wait and try your luck at the door for 26 bucks.
Where The Sun Sets
The New Hires - Talking To The Walls Canadian
Stare So Hard
Loch Nisse Monster - Forensis Canadian New
Can't Get Enough
The Lionyls - Can't Get Enough Canadian
Luck of the Draw
Laci Kaye Booth - Luck of the Draw (Single) - Geffen Records New
Visual Reality is exclusive to Thursday Special Blend, and is presented each week by Nisse Anonby aka Loch Nisse Monster.
If you've seen one of the movies we've recommended, let us know how much you enjoyed it. Email us at: ThursdaySpecialBlend@ckcufm.com

Mayfair Theatre - Splitsville:
https://mayfairtheatre.ca/movie/splitsville/

Mayfair Theatre - D(e)ad:
https://mayfairtheatre.ca/movie/dead/

Bytowne Cinema - Peak Everything (Amour Apocalypse):
https://www.bytowne.ca/movies/peak-everything-amour-apocalypse/

The Gladstone - Soul & Roll: A Theatrical Rock Affair:
https://tgti.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19184
I Don't Want To Kill You Anymore
Jean Caffeine - Generation Jean Canadian New
Temporary
Vicki Brittle - The Hardest Things Canadian New
Hurry and maybe you can pick up one of the few remaining tickets for Vicki Brittle's album launch for "The Hardest Things" happening at Ottawa Valley Coffee Shop in Almonte on Saturday, September 20th. https://www.facebook.com/vickibrittlemusic Fewer than 6 tickets remain for the second show that starts at 8:30pm Email Vicki Directly if you want to be there: VickiBrittleMusic@gmail.com
I'm Back Home
Vicki Brittle - The Hardest Things Canadian New
The Hardest Things
Vicki Brittle - The Hardest Things Canadian New
John Surette, a student at U Ottawa organized a fundraiser run and concert for this Friday at 6 a.m. Maddie spoke to John about his motivation for planning the run and all the fun things people can expect from the event! All donations go to the Terry Fox Foundation. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cut-the-ribbon-2025-rise-run-crew-5k10k-concert-for-cancer-research-tickets-1652737184409
Sierra
GRFN - Sierra Canadian New
Offer Up
Ken Dirschl - The Road To Panama Canadian
Here Come the Heartaches
The Bushpilots - Kings of Mustang Canadian
Check out The Kichesippi Shores Music Festival this weekend, if not for the music... perhaps the FOOD! https://www.ksmusicfestival.com/

Another big show this weekend involves Ken Dirschl and The Bushpilots, happening at Irene's Pub on Friday, Sept 19th. 885 Bank Street. Starts at 9pm. General Admission, so get there early for the best seats. This is a 19+ event. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/irenespubandrestaurant/1795640
Interactive CKCU
Jeff Larocque (host)
OMG... I was trying to find one yesterday. Thanks Tic!

8:32 AM, September 18th, 2025
Satellite Birdhouse
Lovely way to start the day with Vicki Brittle's gorgeous music! 🎢🌻

8:46 AM, September 18th, 2025
tic
And where can I get Vicki's album? It seems to be only on Soundcloud

8:47 AM, September 18th, 2025
Jeff Larocque (host)
Email Vicki and she will mail it to you

8:55 AM, September 18th, 2025
tic
Oh, I know you'll do it for me, before I get to it...

8:59 AM, September 18th, 2025
Jeff Larocque (host)
Welcome to the team Maddie Woodburn

9:15 AM, September 18th, 2025
Satellite Birdhouse
That track by GRFN was so catchy!! Love it.

9:18 AM, September 18th, 2025
Jeff Larocque (host)
That was Maddie's pick!

9:20 AM, September 18th, 2025
Satellite Birdhouse
That's such a cool way to commemorate the station!! Where will we be able to get it?

9:22 AM, September 18th, 2025