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Taste the great grapes of Ontario and help CKCU this summer by coming to the CKCU Wine Appreciation Series hosted by Rod Phillips, historian and wine writer. Each month Rod Phillips will showcase one grape and lead a tasting of four wines (May is Riesling, June is Gamay, July is Chardonnay, August is Cabernet Franc.) All wines have been chosen by Rod Phillips with an emphasis on Ontario wines. Space is limited to 25 people per event and Advance Ticket purchase for the series is available now for just $80 + taxes.
The series will take place at Mike's Place (Second Floor, University Centre, Carleton University) between 12:00 and 1:30pm on the last Thursday of each month (May 30th, June 27, July 25th and August 30th.)
All proceeds go to CKCU, and you can purchase Advance Tickets by contacting Michael Valerio (613 520-2600 ext. 1622 | e-mail: sponsors@ckcufm.com). Advance Ticket offer open until May 17th.
Cheers!
CKCU will be 38 years old this year, not least because of the continued support of our listeners, Carleton students, and our sponsors. We have built a loyal following and strong connections with the local and Carleton communities. Now is the time to take the next step and think about how we can build on those foundations and take the next step in our evolution. We hope that you will help us do that!
CKCU is undertaking a Strategic Review of key issues relating to our governance, funding, physical and technical infrastructure, volunteers, relationships, and programming. This process will assist in ensuring that the station :
produces programming and other activities that are aligned with the membership and community the station serves;
has the financial resources to continue to deliver innovative alternative programming at a consistently high level of quality;
diversifies and strengthens its relationships with local artistic and ethnic communities;
is able to adjust to and take advantage of the ongoing digital revolution to strengthen its cultural presence and expand its audience.
CKCU wants to hear your views!
As part of this strategic review process, CKCU would like to hear the views of its volunteers, staff, listeners, donors, and sponsors. Please take 5-10 minutes of your time to complete the following survey before Monday, May 27, 2013.
We also invite you to participate in a more in-depth online discussion on strategic opportunities for CKCU. This discussion will take place through an online discussion forum over a couple of weeks in June. If you are interested in participating, please let us know by entering your email address under the last question of the survey (Question 12).
Thank you,
http://fluidsurveys.com/s/CKCUStratPlan/
Hey Kids! Want to take over the airwaves?
Join us at CKCU 93.1 FM for a truly unique camp experience this summer. CKCU's Radio Camp is the only camp in Ottawa that teaches kids between the ages of 10 and 14 how to be a real live radio star. CKCU has presented this very unique week long summer camp has been running since 2001.
BE A DJ AND HOST OF THE CAMPERS 2-HOUR LIVE RADIO SHOW
The camp ends with our live 2-hour broadcast of the radio camp kids showcasing all of their new talents as radio broadcasters. This show will feature live interviews and segments, campers’ music selections, pre-recorded advertisements and plays, news, weather and much, much more! All of it can be heard over the airwaves of 93.1FM, on TV at channel 944 on Rogers Cable and around the world at ckcufm.com!
CREATE A RADIO ADVERTISEMENT
Radio campers have the chance to write and record their very own radio advertisement to be heard during the week. The kids first start by learning how to put together an advertisement script with sound effects, music and voice-overs. Once the scripts are complete each camper will record and edit their very own radio ad, learning all of tricks of audio recording and digital audio editing along the way.
BE PART OF THE STAR CAST IN A RADIO PLAY
Have a love for acting? Each radio camper will be a voice actor in an original radio play. The radio plays are recorded to professional standards and polished up with music and sound effects made by the radio campers themselves!
AN EXPERIENCE THAT WILL LAST FOR YEARS TO COME!
At the end of the camp you will receive a certificate of completion, and a CD with the live broadcast on it so you can relive the fun and excitement over and over again!
AND EVEN MORE!
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes during live broadcast? How to create sound effects and special voice effects? Or how to edit audio? At Radio Camp you will learn all of the secrets of a live broadcast, use professional broadcast equipment and record and edit your very own advertisements and radio play. But that's not all! In addition to learning proper voice presentation and interview techniques, Radio Camp kids will be live on the air for 2 hours on the final day of camp!
This is a great camp for anyone interested in music and the creative arts. This unique camp will be running 6 different weeks in July & August. Drop off is between 8:30 and 9:00am, Pick up is between 4pm and 5pm. This camp has a limited number of spots available so register soon!
TO REGISTER
To register call 613-520-3533 or e-mail radiocamp@ckcufm.com. Click below to download the registration form which can be completed and sent by e-mail! Payment can be made by Cash, Cheque or Credit Card on the first day of camp.
Open Letter to ‘Chopper’ McKinnon
Aww frig… Learned of your passing in the paper last week.
The keeper of the campfire heads further on up the trail.
Born in Rivers, Manitoba. Funny, I always thought you were a Martimer. You just seemed so Down Home friendly and ‘full of it.’ (Oops! My roots appear to be showing.)
Thanks for introducing us to countless, talented, Canadian musicians Chopper - Roy Forbes, Bob Snider, Cathy Miller, Melwood Cutlery, Laura Smith, Willie P. Bennett, Sneezy Waters, Beth Ferguson, Bob Stark, Penny Lang, Ian Tamblyn, Bec and Rusty, Christine Graves, Doug McArthur, Lynne Hanson, Jennifer Noxon…
Your ear for good music meant that if an artist’s work didn’t resonate on an emotionally true level, we sure as hell weren’t going to hear it on Canadian Spaces. Or, hear you give it the coveted McKinnon seal of approval for that matter, “That’s a great CD you got there – it sounds like six bucks.”
And, additional thanks for tipping us to the rare, honorary, ace American ‘Space Cadet’ – Bill Morrissey, Greg Brown, Martin Sexton…
And of course, being tireless in promoting local musicians and live music.
An integral vocal focal point of Canadian folk music. A ‘super-connector’ for artists-to-fans, artists-to-artists and fans-to-fans of good music across the country and beyond.
And now having ‘left town’ – your absence makes for a significant loss to the extended musical and love of music community. As Ottawa singer Rebecca Campbell put it so aptly during the celebration of your life on the first edition of Canadian Spaces, A.C. (After Chopper) – ‘It’s as if we’ve lost our centre of gravity.’
Not to mention your show being such a respected destination for fans of folk/roots music on the wireless wavelengths (radio and ‘the inter-web’) that you were able to get local and visiting artists to play LIVE in the studio before the sun was over the yardarm on Saturday Mornings!
Now that’s what ya’ call… Drawing Power.
Also, thanks for the engaging conversations about music at Irene’s, Chopper.
I’ll never forget one of those chats we had back when and how excited you were telling me in advance of the official announcement the performers who had been lined up for that edition of the Ottawa Folk Festival. If you’d been any more revved, you’d have levitated off your stool.
Big thanks too, to Chris White, your ‘palomino pal-of-mine’ wing man and other Canadian Spaces co-hosts of late, who helped you stay ‘in the harness’ and make all those late-in-the-game Saturday morning curtain calls, despite your failing health.
Very nicely facilitated, Chris et al.
>>>> ~~~ <<<<
Undoubtedly an important figure in all matters folk music, but even more importantly, in my mind – a good guy. Regardless of his well-deserved, lofty position. A bright, funny and decent cat who you felt lucky to share a pint with.
As Chopper was wont to sign off – with a reminder to listeners that he ‘loved us’, he had a truly abiding, nay, uninterrupted love of the music he played and the artists who created it.
His ‘Thumbs McKinnon’ miscue prints on the board are all over what is the heart and soul of CKCU – a collective, ongoing, genuine love affair with music. There’s a big Canadian Space left to be filled on Saturday mornings. Pitter patter let’s get at’er…
Here’s to forty-forever minutes of uninterrupted folk music at your next gig, Chopper.
A couple of your long-time fans ~
The Untamed Ranch Hands aka: Grant & Sheena
PS: Did not know that Chopper’s given name was ‘A. Lindsay’, until I read it in the paper. I guess his parents couldn’t have been expected to know that they’d produced a vintage ‘Chopper,’ huh?
Posted March 21st, 2013
A Tribute to Chopper McKinnon
Saturday afternoon, May 4
4:00 pm
Southminster United Church
15 Aylmer Avenue (at Bank), Ottawa
Please gather to celebrate Chopper's incredible contributions to musicians and audiences during his 33-year run as the host of Canadian Spaces.
This can't miss event will feature many of the people who knew him best
Matthew Crosier,
Station Manager, CKCU 93.1FM
Posted March 14th, 2013
CKCU is proud to announce that our programming is now available for on demand listening. That means you can listen to your favourite program at the time of your choosing, alert others to a great broadcast you heard, or just sample our extensive program guide to test-drive shows that you may not have been able to catch before.
Audio will be linked to your favourite program's playlist within minutes after the conclusion of the broadcast, and will be available for on demand listening for 30 days. Click a show in the program guide, or click the Playlists link above to get started.
The ability to listen to CKCU programs on demand is one of the most common requests that we receive. With 111 shows currently airing, we are thrilled to offer this new way to enjoy the richness of CKCU's programming. Let us know what you think!
Posted April 10th, 2012
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| Coming up Sat. May. 18 |
| 10:00 PM Vintage Love |
| Music to accompany a long lazy hazy hot weekend. What is better than Reggae and Lovers Rock on a warm summers eve?!?! Join Mr. Adagio for Vintage Love at 10pmEST on Saturday, May 18th, 2013 and relax with O'shea spinning the tunes and spreading some of loves' good vibes. |
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| | Coming up Sun. May. 19 |
| 1:00 PM This Island Earth |
| TIE Collective co-host Ron Steeds looks East for lots of Indian-tinged music by the likes of Trilok Gurtu's Crazy Saints, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Stephan Micus, L. Subramaniam (with John Handy & Ustad Ali Akbar Khan) as well as haunting music from Laszlo Hortobagyi, Quercus (the trio of June Tabor, Iain Ballamy & Huw Barren). Also, expect to hear Marc Ribot covering the music of Frantz Casseus along with some Malia and Rokia Traore, among others... |
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| 4:00 PM Swing Is In The Air |
| The focus artist today is Gerald Wilson - with big band recordings from his Pacific Jazz days in the 1960's to 'In My Time' recorded in 2005. We'll begin the program with Vancouver-based musician Alan Matheson and his Nonet. Join me, Ralph Hopper for great jazz at 4pm Sunday. |
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| 9:00 PM Black And Blues |
| "Mac Is Back" - The special musical gumbo of Mac Rebennack AKA Dr. John over the years plus his latest disc Locked Down. That is in the first hour of the show. In the second hour the "new and reissued blues and rhythm and blues tracks on wax" includes new songs from Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley, guitarist Kevin Selfe and numbers out of the vaults from Johnny Otis. |
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| | Coming up Mon. May. 20 |
| 2:00 PM The Quartet Hour |
| Today we will hear two Montreal based quartets; the Molinari Quartet performs R Murray Schafer's string quartet #9 and the Lloyd Carr-Harris String Quartet with Brian Cherney's String Quartet #3. Please join me, Ralph Hopper, for an hour of wonderful quartet music.
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| 3:00 PM Three 0'clock Talk |
| Interview with music author and critic Jeff Burger on the new book he edited - "Springsteen on Springsteen" Interviews, Speeches and Encouters. |
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| | Coming up Wed. May. 22 |
| 7:00 AM Wednesday Special Blend |
| Show #478, The Wednesday (Hump Day) version of Special blend is 3 hours of non-stop, non-commercial entertainment with opinions, thought provoking discussions and music tracks from professional local musicians. Your Host: 'tic'- a 28 year veteran of CKCU and a maverick within his own mind, provides his inherited ideas on public affairs and current events through his weekly rants, special guests, and 'things you should know but probably don't.' For your 'Hump Day' weekly injection of forgotten realities, the absurd and the ridiculous, tune-in to CKCU's Wednesday Special Blend. email tic@ckcufm.com |
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| | Coming up Fri. May. 24 |
| 12:00 AM Heat Wave |
| Join us as we give your SUMMER EVENT GUIDE and give you some Caribbean & Canadian flavour!
DAVID SUPERSOUND will be joining us on the air to tell us about some of his upcoming projects.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter: @massiveVIBES & @SelectaDriDri for exciting CKCU FM news and giveaways! |
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| 3:00 PM Window of Opportunity |
| Tony Copple hosts |
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