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: 6/13/26
Johnette Downing Brings Bayou Boogie to HFVS
Johnette Downing, a children’s musician from New Orleans, shares Louisiana Creole music and culture on the Hilltown Family Variety Show. Her episode, “My Little…
Broadcast Date: 6/6/26
HFVS STE(A)M Episode with Guest DJs Dan Crow and John Wood
The Hilltown Family Variety Show features guest DJs Dan Crow and John Wood for a lively STE(A)M episode. This show…
Broadcast Date: 5/30/26
Children’s Songs from Around the World with Priscilla Ahn
This week, the Hilltown Family Variety Show is hosted by Guest DJ Priscilla Ahn for the Children’s Songs from Around the World…
Broadcast Date: 5/23/26
Sky Songs with Suzanne Jamieson Selmo on HFVS
Guest DJ Suzanne Jamieson Selmo hosts this sky-themed episode of the Hilltown Family Variety Show. The show takes listeners from sunrise to moonlight…
Broadcast Date: 5/16/2026
Your Mind is the Garden with Claudia Robin Gunn on HFVS
The Hilltown Family Variety Show is happy to welcome back guest DJ Claudia Robin Gunn for an episode about mindfulness…
Broadcast Date: 5/9/26
Exploring Weather Through Music with Alison Faith Levy on HFVS
The Hilltown Family Variety Show features guest DJ Alison Faith Levy in an hour-long episode focused on weather. This family-friendly program…
Broadcast Date: 5/2/2026
What Makes a Family with Suzi Shelton on HFVS
The Hilltown Family Variety Show features a special episode about family with guest DJ Suzi Shelton. The show looks at how love,…
Broadcast Date: 4/25/26
Exploring Transportation Through Music with Camille Harris on HFVS
The Hilltown Family Variety Show features guest DJ Camille Harris in an episode about transportation and movement. This family-friendly program looks at…
Broadcast Date: 4/18/26
Earth Day Episode with Katherine Dines and James Coffey
The Hilltown Family Variety Show celebrates Earth Day with guest DJs Katherine Dines and James Coffey. This episode encourages families to think about…
Broadcast Date: 4/11/26
Music That Connects Everyday Life with Big Ideas
What can a song about a broken refrigerator, a supermarket, or a long trip home teach us about our lives? In this episode…
Broadcast Date: 4/4/26
Family Music Across Generations with Michael & the Rockness Monsters
The Hilltown Family Variety Show features Michael and the Rockness Monsters for a lively episode shaped by three generations of family…
Broadcast Date: 3/28/26
HFVS with Bill Harley & Keith Munslow: Songs, Stories, and Wordplay
In this episode of the Hilltown Family Variety Show, guest DJs Grammy-winning storyteller Bill Harley and Keith Munslow share some…
Broadcast Date: 3/21/26
Celebrating the Spring Equinox with Charity Kahn on HFVS
As the days get longer and nature awakens, this show encourages families to reflect on renewal, balance, and the hope spring brings.…
Broadcast Date: 3/14/26
Celebrating Spring with Kelli Welli and James Coffey on HFVS
The Hilltown Family Variety Show is kicking off spring with a joyful episode hosted by guest DJs Kelli Welli and James…
Broadcast Date: 3/7/26
Learning Through Music with Mel and Friends
The Hilltown Family Variety Show welcomes families to learn through music with guest DJ Melanie Dill from Mel and Friends, along with four-year-old Irie.…
Broadcast Date: 2/28/26
Exploring Americana and Adventure with The Okee Dokee Brothers
The Hilltown Family Variety Show welcomes guest DJs Joe and Justin of The Okee Dokee Brothers for an episode filled with music,…
Broadcast Date: 2/21/26
The Hilltown Family Variety Show welcomes back guest DJs Katherine Dines and James Coffey for a hopeful episode centered on imagination and fresh starts. This uplifting hour invites families to…
Broadcast Date: 2/14/26
HFVS Valentine Episode with Todd’n’Tina Celebrates Everyday Love
The Hilltown Family Variety Show welcomes Todd’n’Tina as guest DJs for a Valentine-themed episode focused on kindness, friendship, and caring relationships. Through songs…
Broadcast Date: 2/7/26
Celebrating Quirky Kids on HFVS
The Hilltown Family Variety Show welcomes guest DJs Randy & Dave for a playful episode filled with characters who proudly do things their own way. This…
Broadcast Date: 1/31/26
Confidence Through Music with Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies
The Hilltown Family Variety Show features Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies in an upbeat episode centered on confidence and self-trust.…
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