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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 15h

We're due for a #WTJUVinylView! Today's random pull came from the rock section & is a timely design w/ Halloween near. Active from 1977-1984, the Plugz was a pioneering D.I.Y. Latinx punk band from LA, who formed their own label. Better Luck is their 2nd album & includes a number of guest musicians.

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 19h

Join us for WTJU Rock’s monthly Third Rail series on Oct 18, 8-9pm, presenting SOLD KINGDOM––rust-stained, observational art pop by Leia Alexandra Manuel. This free event is open to all at 2244 Ivy Rd. You can also listen on 91.1 FM, stream via wtju.net, and video stream on WTJU’s YouTube channel.

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 1d

Sean Ono Lennon, musician, producer & son of John Lennon & Yoko Ono speaks to culture writer Louis Chilton about a new boxset of his parents’ remastered live recordings, protecting the legacy of The Beatles, and why it took 50 years for his mother to be properly appreciated

Sean Ono Lennon: ‘People say I grew up in the shadow of my dad – but Yoko really did’

The musician, producer and son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono speaks to Louis Chilton about a landmark new boxset of his parents’ remastered live recordings, protecting the legacy of The Beatles, and why it took 50 years for his mother to be properly appreciated

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 1d

Shows from Jazz Marathon 2025 will drop out of the archive this week as they hit their two week mark at wtju.net/recent-shows. Some Jazz DJs chose favorite programs and you can access them in perpetuity. Read their blurbs and access their choices at

WTJU Jazz Marathon Hot Takes - WTJU 91.1 FM

The Jazz Marathon 2025 was one for the records! Be a part of this historic week by supporting WTJU and filling out this secure donation form. If you missed any of the programs, they remain available for two weeks after broadcast in this recent shows archive. We also have some shows that will remain available […]

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 1d

Read WTJURock DJ Mary Beth's cool article, "We Got the Beat: William & Mary’s concert scene has kept the rhythm going for generations of students," a well researched piece, full of anecdotes & photos of acts that have played William & Mary.

We Got the Beat

William & Mary’s concert scene has kept the rhythm going for generations of students

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 2d

Sun, Oct 12, 6-7pm, on the next Heifetz on Air, violist Atar Arad leads the Heifetz "soldiers of music". Hear great works by Brahms, Shostakovich & John Williams, as well as a mood, a song & a lullaby to soothe the soul. Join host Benjamin Roe for music made in troubled times, on 91.1FM or wtju.net.

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 2d

WTJU DJ & writer @donhop.bsky.social talked w Victor Hernández-Sang, the programming manager for the NCTA––which works with Venture Richmond to book the Richmond Folk Festival––about some of the key acts on deck, and about the festival's future

Turn It On Again

The NCTA's Víctor Hernández-Sang talks about this year's Richmond Folk Festival.

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 3d

Dr. A.D. Carson, Associate Professor of Hip Hop at UVA & the nation’s only tenured professor of hiphop, has earned many entries in the 68th Annual GRAMMY® Awards for his orchestral-rap project & metaphors, recorded live with Cville Symphony and countertenor Patrick Dailey.

UVA’s Dr. A.D. Carson Secures Multiple Entries in the 2026 GRAMMY® Awards for Groundbreaking Orchestral-Hip Hop Album & metaphors | UVA Arts

Dr. A.D. Carson, Associate Professor of Hip Hop at the University of Virginia and the nation’s only tenured professor of hip hop, has earned multiple official entries in the 68th Annual GRAMMY® Awards for his orchestral-rap project & metaphors, recorded live with the Charlottesville Symphony and ...

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 3d

Join us for WTJU Vinyl Takeover at Potter’s Craft Cider on Sun, Oct 12, 1-6pm. DJ Schedule: 1pm DJ B Note (Midnight Confession, Tues); 2pm Uncle Dave Lewis (Early Music Show, Sun); 3pm Baconfat (Fantastic Expedition, Fri); 4pm DJ Malpaso (Limerence Addiction, Wed); 5pm Ranger (Monday Meltdowns, Mon)

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 3d

Piedmont Blues performer Justin Golden along w/ Devil’s Coattails performing If I Keep it Together at WTJU, 2024. Watch whole video at link & catch a tribute to Golden at Richmond Folk Festival Oct 12 1:30 pm on the Center for Cultural Vibrancy stage. youtube.com/live/7_bFiW9ObuY?si=e_AYPgdedwoGz1pg

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 3d

Join us for WTJU Rock’s monthly Third Rail series on Oct 18, 8-9pm, presenting SOLD KINGDOM––rust-stained, observational art pop by Leia Alexandra Manuel. This free event is open to all at 2244 Ivy Rd. You can also listen on 91.1 FM, stream via wtju.net, and video stream on WTJU’s YouTube channel.

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 4d

WTJU is proud to sponsor the Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival, happening this weekend, October 11/12, 2025, 10am to 5pm. Check out the following performers. Visit their website to learn about vendors, performers, and schedules! crozetfestival.com

WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 4d

Fri, Oct 10, 8-9pm Offbeat Roadhouse presents Celtic trad trio, Brightwood, at 2244 Ivy Rd. You can also listen on 91.1 FM, wtju.net & video stream on WTJU YouTube. Mimi Vidaver-Davis (flute), Brenda Bowen Cox (Celtic harp) & Tes Slominski (fiddle) play energetic jigs & reels and contemplative tunes

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 5d

WTJU #tbt of Wild Rover by Irish Trad supergroup Teetotallers at Lambeth Commons 2012. The trio's members were John Doyle (ex Solas) on guitar & bouzouki, Kevin Crawford (Lunasa) on flutes & whistles, and Martin Hayes (Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill) on fiddle: youtu.be/ulEWGigl3xk?si=qeozW_HcSdLYkszW

WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 6d

Fri, Oct 10, 8-9pm Offbeat Roadhouse presents Celtic trad trio, Brightwood, at 2244 Ivy Rd. You can also listen on 91.1 FM, wtju.net & video stream on WTJU YouTube. Mimi Vidaver-Davis (flute), Brenda Bowen Cox (Celtic harp) & Tes Slominski (fiddle) play energetic jigs & reels and contemplative tunes

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 6d

DJ Fontana Mercury is subbing in on The Black Beat tonight, Wednesday, Oct 8, 9-11pm, and taking a deep dive into the history of Black Punk Rock. Tune it on your radio dial, 91.1FM, stream at wtju.net, or download that new WTJU mobile app already, and listen from there! 🎸🤘🎸

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 6d

Original rocker, Charlie Shea, shared some of their music faves before they performed for WTJU Rock's Third Rail series in August. Keep an eye out for Charlie performing locally and beyond, and check out their one hour WTJU concert at this link: youtube.com/live/7-rHKPyG9tM?si=WYcWwqKGyLeVrSZQ

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 7d

The Richmond Folk Festival is a FREE 3 day event, Oct 10-12, along Richmond's historic riverfront. Read an in depth article by WTJU Rock Host, @donhop.bsky.social, about performing artist Raiatea Helm & Hawaiin music, at link.

Hawaiian Calling — Richmond Folk Festival

Growing up a self-described "country girl," Raiatea Helm says that she and her peers weren't surrounded by a lot of traditional Hawaiian music. They knew more about the songs of the Everly Brothers, say, or Earth, Wind & Fire. Living on the island of Molokai, which she likens to an

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 7d

Join us for WTJU Vinyl Takeover at Potter’s Craft Cider on Sun, Oct 12, 1-6pm. DJ Schedule: 1pm DJ B Note (Midnight Confession, Tues); 2pm Uncle Dave Lewis (Early Music Show, Sun); 3pm Baconfat (Fantastic Expedition, Fri); 4pm DJ Malpaso (Limerence Addiction, Wed); 5pm Ranger (Monday Meltdowns, Mon)

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 8d

🍕 Look at these DJs devouring fresh pizza delivered during the Japanese Psych Jazz show. It's as if. . . they had the munchies. WTJU is grateful to Crozet Pizza at Buddhist Biker Bar for supplying boxes of pizza during the WTJU Jazz Marathon. The volunteers appreciated every bite! *Thank you* 🍕

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 8d

What an amazing Jazz Marathon it's been. Equally amazing is the community of listeners & supporters who have shown up for WTJU during this Marathon. You helped BREAK THE RECORD for most successful WTJU Jazz Marathon! We are grateful to everyone who donated, listened, curated & performed. THANK YOU!

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 9d

Jazz Marathon 2025 MAY be one for the records & we KNOW you want to be a part of it! Final night, Oct 5, brings Fats Waller 9pm, Beefheart Sings the Blues w/ WOWSVILLE 11pm & 1 more Rus Perry overnight (Marty Paich, Mel Torme, Cal Tjader & June Christy). Make WTJU's donation box SING wtju.net/donate

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 9d

WTJU has been FOILED. . .by @durtynellysva.bsky.social! But in a very TASTY way. Throughout the WTJU Jazz Marathon these foil enclosed veggie, chicken caesar & turkey bacon wraps arrive to FEED THE PEOPLE! Thanks so much to Dürty Nelly's for sustaining our volunteer hosts through another Marathon! 🥰

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 9d

Sun, Oct 5, 8-9pm, the WTJU Jazz Marathon presents Mississippi Conjure Duo, live on the final Marathon night, open to all at 2244 Ivy Rd. You can also listen on 91.1 FM, stream via wtju.net & video stream on WTJU’s YouTube channel. Please donate to keep live music ongoing at WTJU: wtju.net/donate!

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WTJU @wtjuradio.bsky.social · 9d

On this final day of WTJU's Jazz Marathon we take deep dives into artists & instruments. 12pm tributes Eddie Palmieri. 2pm Rus Perry presents Alto Madness & 4pm Coco Ahn cues the drums. Jack Roy explores the life of Son House at 6pm. Helps us continue sharing musical sounds & stories-wtju.net/donate

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