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HFVS Holiday Show Episode with Guest DJ, the Jolly Pops
The Jolly Pops, the Happy Dads, guest host an hour of music and family fun celebrating the Holiday Season. Chompy the Alligator and Bacon the Pig take over for Mr. Billy who has gone Holiday shopping. They spin tunes, make a snowman and even enjoy a visit from Santa Claus himself.
Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am
December 7th & 8th, 2019
WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio
Northampton, MA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yAoKy60FwY
FEATURED VIDEO: The Jolly Pops – “I Want a Puppy”
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PLAYLIST
- The Jolly Pops – “Bad Bad Dinosaur” [Bad Bad Dinosaur]
- Lisa Loeb – “Feel What You Feel” [Feel What You Feel]
- Lee Ann Womack – “I Hope You Dance” [I Hope You Dance]
- Mason Jennings – “Table Hockey” [Music for MN Kids Vol. 1]
- Medeski, Martin & Wood – “Pirates Don’t Take Baths” [Let’s Go Everywhere]
- Suzi Shelton – “Can You Feel the Power?” [Hand in Hand]
- Harry Connick Jr. – “Frosty the Snowman” [Harry for the Holidays]
- Louis and Dan and The Invisible Band– “Aunt Maggie Nakeddooda Time” [Let’s Imagine]
- The Jolly Pops – “I Want a Puppy” [Bad Bad Dinosaur]
- Bunny Clogs – “Peaches and Frankie” [Music for MN Kids Vol.1]
- John Mellencamp – “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” [A Very Special Christmas]
- The Jolly Pops – “Not Your Cheese” [Bad Bad Dinosaur]
- Okee Dokee Brothers – “Lucy and Tighty” [Music for MN Kids Vol.1]
- Farewell Milwaukee – “You’re the Cure” [Music for MN Kids Vol. 1]
- Bing Crosby – “White Christmas” [White Christmas]
- Dan Zanes & Lou Reed – “What a Wonderful World” [Night Time!]
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HFVS City Songs with Jesse Goldman of Moozika!
Jesse Goldman of Moozika! shares joyful city-based adventure songs that highlight the
diversity of cultures, languages, and music in urban settings.
Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am
December 21st & 22nd, 2019
WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio
Northampton, MA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrXbI0jHaDo
FEATURED VIDEO: Live performance from 2018 of Moozika’s original song ‘Supa Dupa Soup.’
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PLAYLIST
- Rolie Polie Guacamole – “Subway Train” [Live on the Fourth of July]
- Moozika! – “Moose on the Loose” [Moove to the Moozika!]
- Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats – “Sounds of Summer” [All the Sounds]
- Barbatuques – “Baiâo Destemperado” [Corpo Do Som]
- Sonia de los Santos – “¡Alegria!” [Alegria]
- Moozika! – “Brooklyn Baby” [Moove to the Moozika!]
- Mil’s Trills, Amelia Robsinson – “Plinkity Plonk” [Ridiculous Nonsense]
- Katie Ha Ha Ha – “Beautiful City” [These Things Go Together]
- Vered – “Little Bit Tough” [Songs for Sisters and Brothers]
- Jazzy Ash – “Eh La Bas” [Swing set]
- Moozika! – “Supa Dupa Soup” [Moove to the Moozika!]
- Rolie Polie Guacamole – “Don’t Poop on Me Pigeon” [Triathlon]
- Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights – “Rainbow Bagels from Outer Space” [Brooklyn Baby!]
- Stevie Wonder – “Living For The City” [The Definitive Collection]
- Alphabet Rockers – “Shine” [Rise Shine #Woke]
- Mil’s Trills, Amelia Robinson – “Put Your Pants On” [Ridiculous Nonsense]
- Hopalong Andrew – “Thank God I’m a City Boy” [Hopalong Andrew]
- Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band – “Cuantos Tacos (The Taco Song)” [Adelante]
- Moozika! – “Uno, Dos, Tres, Cuatro” [Moove to the Moozika!]
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HFVS Holiday Show Episode with Guest DJ, the Jolly Pops
The Jolly Pops, the Happy Dads, guest host an hour of music and family fun celebrating the Holiday Season. Chompy the Alligator and Bacon the Pig take over for Mr. Billy who has gone Holiday shopping. They spin tunes, make a snowman and even enjoy a visit from Santa Claus himself.
Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am
December 7th & 8th, 2019
WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio
Northampton, MA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yAoKy60FwY
FEATURED VIDEO: The Jolly Pops – “I Want a Puppy”
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PLAYLIST
- The Jolly Pops – “Bad Bad Dinosaur” [Bad Bad Dinosaur]
- Lisa Loeb – “Feel What You Feel” [Feel What You Feel]
- Lee Ann Womack – “I Hope You Dance” [I Hope You Dance]
- Mason Jennings – “Table Hockey” [Music for MN Kids Vol. 1]
- Medeski, Martin & Wood – “Pirates Don’t Take Baths” [Let’s Go Everywhere]
- Suzi Shelton – “Can You Feel the Power?” [Hand in Hand]
- Harry Connick Jr. – “Frosty the Snowman” [Harry for the Holidays]
- Louis and Dan and The Invisible Band– “Aunt Maggie Nakeddooda Time” [Let’s Imagine]
- The Jolly Pops – “I Want a Puppy” [Bad Bad Dinosaur]
- Bunny Clogs – “Peaches and Frankie” [Music for MN Kids Vol.1]
- John Mellencamp – “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” [A Very Special Christmas]
- The Jolly Pops – “Not Your Cheese” [Bad Bad Dinosaur]
- Okee Dokee Brothers – “Lucy and Tighty” [Music for MN Kids Vol.1]
- Farewell Milwaukee – “You’re the Cure” [Music for MN Kids Vol. 1]
- Bing Crosby – “White Christmas” [White Christmas]
- Dan Zanes & Lou Reed – “What a Wonderful World” [Night Time!]
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HFVS Best Friend Episode with Guest DJ, Kid Pan Alley
In this episode of the Hilltown Family Variety Show, Kid Pan Alley features songs from their newest album, “Best Friends,” as well as songs from some of their favorite children’s music artists about this very subject. Tune in and feel inspired and rejuvenated with a collection of great new songs to enjoy with your family and friends.
Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am
November 2nd & 3rd 2019
WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio
Northampton, MA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VzWtVt5V8Y
FEATURED VIDEO: Best Friends · Kid Pan Alley · Vance Gilbert
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PLAYLIST
- Kid Pan Alley – “Best Friends (feat. Vance Gilbert)” [Best Friends]
- Robbie Schaefer – “My Favorite Person” [My Favorite Person]
- Andrew & Polly – “Little Bitta You” [Odds & Ends]
- Recess Monkey – “All My Friends Are Here” [Family Photo Album]
- Sugar Free Allstars – “If I Didn’t Have You” [Sugar Free Allstars]
- Kid Pan Alley – “I’ve Got An Apple Pie In My Book Bag (feat. Lisa Loeb)” [Best Friends]
- Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Brave Combo – “On the Day You Were Born” [All Wound Up”]
- Frances England – “Carefree” [Blue Skies and Sunny Days]
- Kid Pan Alley – “Quit This Job (feat. Steve Poltz)” [Best Friends]
- Lori Henriques – “I Like Myself” [What Do You Wish]
- Stephen Michael Schwartz – “Bubble Gum Friend” [Ditto Kiddo]
- Jazzy Ash – “Everybody Loves My Baby” [Swing Set]
- Randy & Dave – “Happy To Help” [Life On A Trampoline]
- Alphabet Rockers – “Not Alone” [The Love]
- Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could – “One Day by the Riverside” [Press Play]
- Kid Pan Alley – “Sister for Sale (feat. Bill Harley)” [Best Friends]
- Emily Arrow – “Follow Your Arrow” [Storytime Singalong, Vol. ]
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HFVS Sweets & Treats Episode with
Guest DJ, Again Again
In this episode of the Hilltown Family Variety Show, Anne and Jen from Again Again take you on a sweet musical journey exploring how sugar and treats make their way into song. Keep your ears open for some tidbits on fruits and veggies, just to keep the hour balanced.
Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am
October 26th & 27th, 2019
WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio
Northampton, MA
FEATURED VIDEO: What can kids do when they’re bored? Use their imaginations and let a whole exciting world come to life! “Bubble Gum and Cheese” by Again Again.
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PLAYLIST
- The Chordettes – “Lollipop” [Lollipop/Baby Come-A Back-A]
- Eurythmics – “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” [Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)]
- Again Again – “Bubble Gum and Cheese” [Listen. Love. Repeat.]
- The Beach Boys – “Vegetables” [Smiley Smile]
- The Beatles – “Strawberry Fields Forever” [Magical Mystery Tour]
- Again Again – “Camping (Lullaby)” [Listen. Love. Repeat.]
- Little Richard – “Tutti Frutti” [Here’s Little Richard]
- Renee and Friends – “Starfish and Coffee” (ft. Maya Rudolph)- [Simpatico]
- Again Again – “Dinosaur Party” [Listen. Love. Repeat.]
- The Archies – “Sugar Sugar” [Everything’s Archie]
- Kacey Musgraves – “Spoonful of Sugar” [We Love Disney]
- Again Again – “Families Come in Blended Way” [Listen. Love. Repeat.]
- Sammy Davies Jr. “Candy Man” [Sammy Davis Jr. Now]
- Neil Diamond – “Sweet Caroline” [Sweet Caroline]
- Abba – “Honey Honey” [Waterloo]
- James Taylor – “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” [Gorilla]
- New Edition – “Candy Girl” [Candy Girl]
- Jack Johnson – “Banana Pancakes” [In Between Dreams]
Purim Episode
with Guest DJ, Mama Doni
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Mama Doni celebrates the Jewish holiday of Purim on Hilltown Family Variety Show! Celebrating the universal theme of Purim: standing up to adversity, having a voice, self empowerment, Mama Doni shares classic songs of strength. This unique Radio Show will give listeners a flavor of Purim — from the fun and crazy to the true meaning and message of this cool Jewish holiday. — www.mamadoni.com
Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am
Feb 24th & 25th, 2018
WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio
Northampton, MA
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Featured video: What to wear for the holiday of Purim? Mama Doni and her band have some engaging ideas to sort through the choices in their original song, “Costume Conundrum.” Learn more about the Mama Doni Band online at mamdoni.com.
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PLAYLIST
- Bob Marley, Get Up Stand Up, Gold
- Ballad of Esther & Mordechi, Mindy Kornberg’s Soul Tune Singers, Music From the Mountain
- Ether Won’t You Marry Me, Fran Avni, Latkes & Hamantashen
- Costume Conundrum, Mama Doni, Get Cooking! A Jewish American Family Cookbook & Rockin’ Mama Doni Celebration
- If You Want To Sing Out, Cat Stevens
- Mi Chamocha, Mama Doni & Eric Lindberg
- Respect, Aretha Franklin, Greatest Hits
- You Gotta Be, Des’ree, I Aint Movin
- I Ate Too Many Hamantashen, Mindy Kornberg’s Soul Tune Singers, Music From the Mountain
- Kookie Cookie, Mama Doni, Get Cooking! A Jewish American Family Cookbook & Rockin’ Mama Doni Celebration
- Cowboy Purim, Doug Cotler, It’s So Amazing
- Hey Man, Mama Doni, I Love Purim
- Were Not Gonna Take it, Twisted Sister
- Purim Game, Debbie Friedman, Shanah Tovah A Good Year
- Break my Stride, Matthew Wilder,
- I Will Survive, Gloria Gaynor, Greatest Hits
- Purim, Andy Statman, Bella Fleck
- Purim Bash, Mama Doni, I Love Purim
Original Broadcast: 2/23/13
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Charity Kahn Holiday Show
Original Broadcast: Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am
December 11th & 12th, 2010
WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio
Northampton, MA
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Featured Video: “Peanut Butter and Jam” by Charity and the JAMband (jamjamjam.com)
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