The WavelengthThe Wavelength on CKCU-FM 93.1 in Ottawa, Canadahttps://cod.ckcufm.com/images/ckcu.gifCopyright by Radio-Carleton, Inc.https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/index.html2024-03-12T01:00:00ZThe Wavelength 2024-03-11: March Insanity!https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/64351.html2024-03-12T01:00:00Z<a href="https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/64351.html"><img align=left src="https://cod.ckcufm.com/images/ondemand.png"></a>Ride the Wavelength tonight with your host Dave Alburger. More tunes guaranteed to pique your interests. Music Music Music!<BR><BR>This broadcast featured Wynton Marsalis, Garnet Challenger, JK Mantis, Matt Masters, Kris & Dee, Dennis Brown, Freak Power, Escalator over the Hill, Negativland, Voivod, Daði Freyr, St Germain, Laila Biali, Cheryl Crow, Lindi Ortega, Space Bacon, Tool, Judas Priest, Crown Lands, The Franklin Electric.Dave AlburgerThe Wavelength 2024-03-04: March - in like a lambhttps://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/64256.html2024-03-05T02:00:00Z<a href="https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/64256.html"><img align=left src="https://cod.ckcufm.com/images/ondemand.png"></a>This broadcast featured Clifford Brown, Luke Doucet & The White Falcon, Eternal Wind, The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra, Hexes an Ohs, Engine Down, Cheap Trick, Boats, Soft Cell, FM, Royal Ottawa, Blue Öyster Cult, Morten Granau & Phaxe, Rezz & Deadmaus, Brass Camel, The Lynnes, Alison Goldfrapp, Area Resident, Judas Priest, Fulu Kolektiv.Dave AlburgerThe Wavelength 2024-02-26: Slo' Tom Stewart joins us tonight to feature his brand new album Doing Hard Timehttps://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/64168.html2024-02-27T02:00:00Z<a href="https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/64168.html"><img align=left src="https://cod.ckcufm.com/images/ondemand.png"></a>Tom Stewart has been making music for years on the Ottawa music scene and he joins us tonight to walk us through his brand new album Slo' Tom and the Handsome Devils - Doing Hard Time.
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<BR>We spin every song on the album, talk about the tunes and what went into making this new recording.
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<BR>Tom also talks about two concerts coming up this week to launch the new album. Friday, March 1 at House of Targ and Saturday, March 2 at Red Bird Live.
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<BR>For more information about these upcoming Slo' Tom concerts:
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<BR>https://www.houseoftarg.com/concert-listings-events/slo-tom-record-release-the-reverb-syndicate-more
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<BR>https://redbirdlive.ca/shows
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<BR>This is where you can check out more music by Slo' Tom.
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<BR>https://slotomandthehandsomedevils.bandcamp.com/
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<BR>In the second hour of the show, Tom and I spin some songs that we love. Some are old country music songs and come from our past.
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<BR>Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.<BR><BR>This broadcast featured Furnaceface, Slo' Tom and the Handsome Devils, The Sweet, Marty Robbins, Orville Peck, Handsome Ned, Gene Martin, Steve Forbert, Paul Clayton, Whirleygigs, Social Distortion, The Runaways, Lefty and His Right Hand Band, Husker Du.Joe ReillyThe Wavelength 2024-02-19: Family Day Fun!https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/64044.html2024-02-20T02:00:00Z<a href="https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/64044.html"><img align=left src="https://cod.ckcufm.com/images/ondemand.png"></a>Hi everyone, Dave Alburger hosting tonight, thanks for tuning in for some great tunes!
<BR>A mix of rock, blues, jazz, funk, soul, classical, techno and "space" music (my favourite!).
<BR>Sit back and enjoy!<BR><BR>This broadcast featured Jeff Healy, Miles Davis, Guido Basso, Isaac Hayes, Star Hopper, Alex Hemlock, Protostar, Skinny Puppy, Paul Keeley, Andrew Oldham Orchestra, Above and Beyond, Rezz, The Ring Shepherds, Royal Thunder, Half Moon Run, Hot Chip, Eskaton, Metallica.Dave AlburgerThe Wavelength 2024-02-12: A Celebration of Black History Month in some powerful songshttps://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63983.html2024-02-13T02:00:00Z<a href="https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63983.html"><img align=left src="https://cod.ckcufm.com/images/ondemand.png"></a>We open the show playing some iconic songs about Black history and culture and then deep dive with some Canadian acts and then play some more iconic songs celebrating freedom and Black culture.<BR><BR>This broadcast featured Maestro Fresh Wes, Billy Paul, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, Fela Kuti and Afrika '70, The O'Jays, Haviah Mighty, Blackburn, Dione Taylor, Shad, Jurassic 5, Public Enemy, The Funk Hunters and Chali 2na, Curtis Harding, Nina Simone, Dustin O'Halloran, Sleater Kinney.Joe ReillyThe Wavelength 2024-02-05: February Fun!https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63883.html2024-02-06T02:00:00Z<a href="https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63883.html"><img align=left src="https://cod.ckcufm.com/images/ondemand.png"></a>Tune in to The Wavelength for lots of great music and info!<BR><BR>This broadcast featured Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery, Brian Dunn, Maple Grove, Tom Waits, Roy Harper & Jimmy Page, Selci, Freak Power, Alison Goldfrapp, Brainbox, Philip Glass, Trey Anastasio Band, Dinah Washington, The Verbrilli Sound, Three Penny Opus, Carbon Based Lifeforms, A. Badalamenti, Dom Dumoulin, Consonance, Kathleen Edwards, Soccer Mommy, Metallica.Dave AlburgerThe Wavelength 2024-01-29: A 54-40 Feature including an interview with bassist Brad Merritt and plenty of songs from their new album West Coast Band (and some gems from the past too!)https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63742.html2024-01-30T02:00:00Z<a href="https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63742.html"><img align=left src="https://cod.ckcufm.com/images/ondemand.png"></a>Tonight we feature an extensive interview with Brad Merritt, the bassist for 54-40 talking about the group's 15th album West Coast Band, which was released in late 2023. Brad explains how this album grew out of online band meetings during the COVID lockdowns, a period they spent looking back at the early days of 54-40. We talk about some of the great stories behind the songs on this recording. As 54-40 is one of my favourite Canadian rock bands, we also dig into the group's deep back catalogue and play some of my favourite tracks from the group's 40 year recording career.
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<BR>For more information about 54-40 visit their website:
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<BR>https://www.5440.com
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<BR>Also enjoy a couple of songs from the band new Sleater-Kinney album which is garnering rave reviews all over the place.
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<BR>Thanks for listening and support independent music in any way that you can.<BR><BR>This broadcast featured 54-40, Pete Yorn, Dean Wareham, Sleater-Kinney.Joe ReillyComing up on The Wavelength on Mon. Jan. 29https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/H185692024-01-29T02:00:00ZBrad Merritt of 54 40 joins us on the show tonight to talk about the group's new album West Coast Band and we'll spin some of the group's best songs from their 40 year career!The Wavelength The Wavelength 2024-01-22: It's cold! Stay warm by the radiohttps://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63658.html2024-01-23T02:00:00Z<a href="https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63658.html"><img align=left src="https://cod.ckcufm.com/images/ondemand.png"></a>This broadcast featured Chet Baker, Ornette Coleman, Oscar Peterson, Beck, Bogert, and Appice, Herb Albert & The Tijuana Brass, Dave Luxton, Mathieu Romano - Gyorgy Ligeti, Nash the Slash, Rezz & Nightmare, Seven, Phish, Sarah Slean, The Ring Shepherds, The Smalls, Sons of Freedom, Fist, The Strawbs, Opeth, Dream Theater, UFO, Judas Priest.Dave AlburgerComing up on The Wavelength on Mon. Jan. 22https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/H185832024-01-22T02:00:00ZA mix of jazz, rock, funk, techno, jamband, and space musicThe Wavelength The Wavelength 2024-01-15: Martin Luther King Day - so let's spin some music that features the words and ideas of the great American statesman who worked to end racism, advance the rights of African Americans and to promote equality for everyonehttps://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63593.html2024-01-16T02:00:00Z<a href="https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63593.html"><img align=left src="https://cod.ckcufm.com/images/ondemand.png"></a>We open with Blue Monday by New Order and dispense with the nonsense that today is the most depressing day of the year - since this idea was coined by a UK travel agency to help market international travel during the winter months. While seasonal affective disorder is real and affects many people, the idea that today is the most depressing day of the year is total nonsense.
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<BR>What isn't nonsense is the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and today is his birthday and a national holiday in the United States of America. The music speaks for itself tonight, as the various artists featured in the first hour use King's words within their songs to promote themes like equality, diversity, resilience and unity while calling out racism and segregation. A lot of great and inspirational music is featured on the show tonight. I hope you enjoy it and that it raises your spirits.<BR><BR>This broadcast featured New Order, PPK, Mr. Fingers, Common, Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five, Stevie Wonder, Edo G and Pete Rock, Blackburn, Wu-Tang Clan, Heavy D & The Boyz, The Pointer Sisters, Moodswings, Jurassic 5, Rich Aucoin, Maestro Fresh Wes, Haviah Mighty, Shad, Iskwe, Massive Attack and Roots Manuva, Kosmavermo.Joe ReillyThe Wavelength 2024-01-08: January Jamzhttps://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63492.html2024-01-09T02:00:00Z<a href="https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63492.html"><img align=left src="https://cod.ckcufm.com/images/ondemand.png"></a>Dave returns live to the CKCU? studio in the Nideyinàn building at Carleton U.
<BR>As usual, music from all over the map on the Wavelenght.<BR><BR>This broadcast featured Chico Hamilton, Kellylee Evans, Kate Schutt, Jann Hammer Group, Morten Granau, Scissor Sisters, Tuvaband, The Fed Pennies, Ott, Cloud of Rock, Rezz, Thievery Corporation, The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra, Morcheeba, Ryan Driver, Gang of Four, Ministry, Riot.Dave AlburgerThe Wavelength 2024-01-01: Happy New Yearhttps://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63367.html2024-01-02T02:00:00Z<a href="https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63367.html"><img align=left src="https://cod.ckcufm.com/images/ondemand.png"></a>At this time of year, many hosts on CKCU and other radio stations present a "year in review" or some kind of retrospective of the music of 2023. I am not one of those hosts. Sit back and enjoy this music from many eras.<BR><BR>This broadcast featured The Brian Browne Trio, Phish, Nils Lofgren, Area Resident, Royal Ottawa, The Ring Shepherds, Camel Toe, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Amnesia, Dave Luxton, Keller Williams, The Disco Biscuits, Econoline Crush, The Slip, Bob Segarini.Dave AlburgerThe Wavelength 2023-12-25: I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas..... My tribute to an amazing CKCU programmer and something he did about 39 or 40 years ago at Christmas time here on CKCU.https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63284.html2023-12-26T02:00:00Z<a href="https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/63284.html"><img align=left src="https://cod.ckcufm.com/images/ondemand.png"></a>Merry Christmas and welcome to an encore presentation of a show I produced back in 2021 on December 20th. I couldn't resist reairing it today for Christmas Day. Enjoy... if it doesn't drive you bonkers.
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<BR>I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas.... I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas....I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas.... I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas....
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<BR>My tribute to an amazing CKCU programmer and something he did about 39 or 40 years ago at Christmas time here on CKCU. Thank you Andreas for inspiring me then and to this day. Merry Christmas to all.
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<BR>P.S. Here is where you can find the Ring Shepherds Christmas single:
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<BR>https://theringshepherds.bandcamp.com/track/what-i-want-for-christmas
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<BR>I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas.... I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas....I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas.... I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas....I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas.... I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas....I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas.... I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas....
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<BR>REPEAT.... REPEAT....
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<BR>My tribute to an amazing CKCU programmer and something he did about 39 or 40 years ago at Christmas time here on CKCU. Thank you Andreas for inspiring me then and to this day. Merry Christmas to all.
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<BR>Repeat... Repeat.... (You get it!)<BR><BR>This broadcast featured Bing Crosby, Scanner, Terry McDade and the McDades, Sufjan Stevens, Low, David Francey, Joni Mitchell, The Vince Guaraldi Trio, Andy Williams, Nat King Cole, Linus Schroeder, The Ring Shepherds, John Lennon, Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band, George Winston, Coldcut - Julianna Barwick, Bukkene Bruse, Coldcut - Steve Roach, loscil, Boris Karloff and the MGM Studio Orchestra.Joe ReillyComing up on The Wavelength on Mon. Dec. 25https://cod.ckcufm.com/programs/161/H2023-12-25T02:00:00ZI'm Dreaming of A White (or is it wet?) Christmas. My tribute to an amazing CKCU programmer and something he did about 39 or 40 years ago at Christmas time here on CKCU. Thank you Andreas for inspiring me then and to this day. Merry Christmas to all.The Wavelength