Hilltown Family Variety Show
Holiday Radio Shows/Podcasts

Originally broadcasted out of Northampton, MA on WXOJ-LP 103.3FM (Valley Free Radio) for the holidays, we’ve gathered three holiday episodes of the Hilltown Family Variety Show that aired this December to share with your family as we finish out the year. Enjoy the podcasts!

Holiday Show with Guest DJ, Charity Kahn
(Charity and the JAMBand) ◊ Playlist/Video

Charity Kahn of Charity and the JAMBand Guest DJs a holiday show for the Hilltown Family Variety Show about light, love, community and music! – Story: “Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen

Christmas Show Guest DJ, Ashley Albert
(The Jimmies) ◊ Playlist/Video

Ashley Albert of The Jimmies Guest DJs the Hilltown Family Variety Show for Christmas, spinning tunes by Squirrel Nut Zippers, The Smithereens, Granvile Williams Orchestra, The Drifters, The Ramones, The Enchanters and songs off of her holiday CD, Mama Said Nog You Out. – Story: “The Fridgeville Chronicles: Jelly and Peanut Butter” by Ashley Albert

The Heart of Chanukah with Guest DJ, Doni Zasloff Thomas
(The Mama Doni Band) ◊ Playlist/Video

Doni Zasloff Thomas (Mama Doni) brings The Heart of Chanukah to the Hilltown Family Variety Show with a lively program of songs and stories for Chanukah, including musical selections from Sha Na Na, The GrooveBarbers, and Woody Guthrie, along with Mama Doni Band originals, including “Chanukah Fever,” “Latke Man,” and “Honey. This Ain’t Money.” She also reads a Chanukah story, offer some great family activities for the holiday, and share some of her favorite Chanukah recipes, such as Judah Mac-N-Cheese and Choco-latkes. – Story: “Too Many Latkes” by Richard Codor