Hilltown Family Variety Show
The Hilltown Family Variety Show is a weekly, commercial-free radio program of music and stories for all ages. Airing Saturdays from 9–10am on 103.3FM WXOJ in Northampton, MA, with encores Sundays at 7am, each episode features a themed mix hosted by guest DJs from around the world—sparking curiosity in kids and sharing the joy of music with the whole family since 2007.
Episode Index
Broadcast Date: 07/12/25
Guest DJ Greg McIlvaine of The Hollow Trees guides listeners on a toe-tapping journey through the history of folk music for families. Blending early recordings and vintage novelties with timeless…
Broadcast Date: 07/05/25
HFVS 4th of July Episode with Guest DJ, Frank Gallo of Rolie Polie Guacamole
Celebrate the 4th of July with a festive mix of music, fun, and family vibes! This week’s…
Broadcast Date: 06/28/25
As summer rolls in, Brady Rymer guest DJs a joyful episode of the Hilltown Family Variety Show, filled with feel-good tunes that celebrate sunshine, kindness, and connection. This uplifting playlist…
Broadcast Date: 06/21/25
Tune in to the Hilltown Family Variety Show for an inspiring episode featuring Electric Blue Yonder, winners of the 2025 National Parenting Product Award for their album MicroPARTY, recognized for…
Broadcast Date: 05/31/2025
Lace up your sneakers and turn up the volume—this week’s episode of Hilltown Family Variety Show is all about SPORTS! Guest DJ Frank Gallo of Rolie Polie Guacamole brings an…
Broadcast Date: 05/14/25
Get ready for a summer adventure with the Hilltown Family Variety Show’s exciting episode celebrating the joys of travel. Join Guest DJ Patrick Adams as he takes you on a…
Broadcast Date: 12/28/2024
This festive episode of the Hilltown Family Variety Show celebrates the spirit of the season with Charity Kahn. Explore the shared themes of family, community, gratitude, and light in this…
Broadcast Date: 12/21/2024
This special episode of the Hilltown Family Variety Show brings the holiday spirit to life with guest DJ Susie Tallman. As an award-winning family musician, Susie guides listeners through the…
Broadcast Date: 12/14/2024
In this week’s Hilltown Family Variety Show episode, Sluuth and Rocky from Star Forest explore the theme of staying true to yourself. With humor, mishaps, and meaningful conversations, they share…
Broadcast Date: 12/7/2024
Join guest DJs James Coffey and Katherine Dines from the Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Band for the Hilltown Family Variety Show’s “Holidays Around the World” episode. This seasonal episode celebrates the diverse holidays…
Broadcast Date: 11/30/2024
In this Thanksgiving episode of the Hilltown Family Variety Show, Charity Kahn of Charity and the JAMband takes listeners on a musical journey filled with gratitude. The show highlights many…
Broadcast Date: 11/16/2024
This week’s episode of the Hilltown Family Variety Show features guest DJ Doctor Noize, a talented recording artist and educator. Drawing on his diverse experiences, Doctor Noize explores the concept…
Broadcast Date: 11/9/2024
Join Tom Knight as he takes listeners on a musical journey through the seasons in this episode of the Hilltown Family Variety Show. Through music and storytelling, Tom celebrates the beauty…
Broadcast Date: 11/2/2024
Get ready for a spooky musical adventure! In this special Halloween episode of HFVS, guest DJ Eric Herman takes over with a show full of eerie tunes. Along with a…
Broadcast Date: 10/19/2024
In this episode, guest DJ Story Laurie explores the autumn harvest in the northeastern United States and around the world. The playlist features lively songs, including two written by elementary…
Broadcast Date: 10/12/2024
The Hilltown Family Variety Show presents an exciting “Fall Bike Tune Up” episode featuring Steve Weeks. In this episode, listeners will get an inside look at Steve’s woodshop, where he…
Broadcast Date: 10/26/2024
This Halloween season, Frank Gallo from Rolie Polie Guacamole returns to host an exciting Halloween episode. With spooky songs and festive fun, this episode is perfect for all ages. Listeners…
Broadcast Date: 10/5/2024
The Hilltown Family Variety Show celebrates “The Great Outdoors” in this week’s episode. Guest DJs Suzi Shelton and Ann Torralba of “Birds of a Feather” take listeners on a musical…
Broadcast Date: 9/28/2024
This episode of the Hilltown Family Variety Show features a great selection of songs perfect for the classroom. Guest DJ Debbie Lan explores themes of family, unity, and multiculturalism through…
Broadcast Date: 9/21/2024
HFVS Hispanic Heritage Month Episode WITH guest DJs, Andrés and Christina from 123 Andrés will explore the benefits of bilingualism, focusing on how music assists in language learning. They will share…
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