Where more musicians get more airtime: local artists and those playing in the Ottawa area. Musicians send musical submission martha@ckcufm.com
Hosted by: Martha Walsh
Airs: Every Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

A live and lively one hour show focused on local music, musicians, and out of towners playing local shows.

Mar's Local Connection

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Date	Host	Highlight	On Demand
Jan. 20, 2026	Martha Walsh	Music makes Canada the best place.	available
Jan. 6, 2026	Martha Walsh	Socan Day - local matters	available
Dec. 30, 2025	Martha Walsh	Last show of 2025; let's review shall we. Presenting the top 16 artists played during 2025 shows on Mar's Local Connection	available
Dec. 23, 2025	Martha Walsh	Twas 2 Days before Christmas. All Canadian artists performing holiday tunes for the season	available
Dec. 16, 2025	Martha Walsh	New releases, holiday tunes and tracks from Still the Mighty Celebrating 50 years of CKCU	available

Where More Musicians Get More Airtime

A broadcast on Tuesday mornings from 10-11 AM that highlights and promotes the music of local artists and those playing in the Ottawa area. The focus is on alternative and independent musicians. We cover festivals, CD releases, events and the business of the music industry. Send submissions to martha@ckcufm.com