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Hilltown Family Variety Show Cinco de Mayo Episode with Guest DJ, Mariana Iranzi Listen to Podcast: Mariana Iranzi, children’s musician from Argentina living in New York, guest DJs our Cinco de Mayo Episode— a celebration of Hispanic culture and its friendship with the United States through great family music. Multicultural, bilingual (Spanish & English) and fun! – http://www.marianairanzi.com Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am May 4th & 5th, 2013 WXOJ LP… Read More
Hilltown Family Variety Show Guest DJ, Francie Kelley Listen to Podcast: Los Angeles based singer/songwriter Francie Kelley will be taking us on a musical safari from our neighborhoods to places far and wide, with uplifting and joyful songs, from her new CD Where Do You Want To Go Today and other favorite artists. Infused with international sounds and rhythms, you’ll be transported to countries such as Ireland, Africa, Jamaica and back home… Read More
Hilltown Family Variety Show Guest DJ, Steve Roslonek of SteveSongs Listen to Podcast: Steve Roslonek of SteveSongs is our Guest DJ with a show on the theme of “Sunshine” for this start of Spring! – http://www.stevesongs.com Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am April 5th & 6th, 2013 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA “Recess Rocks music” video starring Steve Roslonek with Anand Nayak, off of SteveSongs’ newest… Read More
Hilltown Family Variety Show Guest DJ, Lloyd H Miller Listen to Podcast: Lloyd H Miller is the leader of the Deedle Deedle Dees, a Brooklyn NY-based that draws inspiration from history, science, and folklore for their interactive family concerts. His guest DJ spot on HFVS is a celebration of Women’s History via the music of some of his favorite female artists. – thedeedledeedledees.com Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am March 16th… Read More
Guest DJs, Bill Harley & Keith Munslow Listen to Podcast This week guest DJs Bill Harley and Keith Munslow teamed up and selected a bunch of their favorite songs; some from their childhood, recent discoveries, and a couple of ditties from their new CD as well! While not expressly “kids songs”, these are songs that Bill and Keith love. They love them for their humor, wit, silliness and musical wizardry. – http://www.billharley.com,… Read More
Hilltown Family Variety Show Guest DJ, Steve Weeks Listen to Podcast: Join guest host Steve Weeks for a eclectic musical journey filled with new kindie releases, old favorites, and a few surprises. You’ll hear electro-pop, a capella, bluegrass, rock, Celtic and more as Steve explores the “Variety” in the Hilltown Family Variety Show. – http://www.steveweeksmusic.com Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am March 16th & 17th, 2013 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM… Read More
Guest DJ, Julianna Bright from Cat Doorman Listen to Podcast: Julianna Bright, the Portland based artist and musician and mom with the kids’ music moniker Cat Doorman gathers together a passel of tunes from her family’s record collection, dotting the playlist with a few tunes from her recent release Cat Doorman Songbook. Other songs hop from Andalusia to Paris, from the 1930’s through today with a common thread of playfulness and joy…. Read More
Purim Episode with Guest DJ, Mama Doni LISTEN TO PODCAST: 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… Read More
Mardi Gras Episode with Guest DJs, Johnette Downing & Scott Billington LISTEN TO PODCAST: Children’s book author and musician Johnette Downing and Grammy Award winning producer Scott Billington offer a carnival of Louisiana roots music; a showcase of Cajun, New Orleans Rhythm and Blues, Zydeco, Brass Band and Jazz music by Louisiana artists. Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am Feb 9th & 10th, 2013 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley… Read More
Doo-Wop Episode with Guest DJs, Michael & Tony Napolitano LISTEN TO PODCAST: Preschool of Rock takes you on a magical musical journey from the late 1940’s to present day music. Michael Napolitano hosts the show with his father, Tony Napolitano. Their musical experiences span 7 decades from Tony’s childhood singing Doo-wop on street corners in Newark NJ to Michael’s youth Rocking drums in the basement! With songs like Preschool of Rock’s Family Song… Read More
Listen to Podcast: American Roots Music Episode with Guest DJ, Steve Pierson Steve Pierson, creator of “Jambo,” hosts an American Roots Music themed show. Playing songs that have inspired him, as well as some of Jambo’s own “Roots Music for Kids.” Steve’s turn as our guest DJ will celebrate the great diversity of music that comes from America! Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am Dec 1st & 2nd, 2012 WXOJ LP –… Read More
Listen to Podcast: Thanksgiving Episode with Guest DJ, Charity Kahn This special Thanksgiving episode by Charity Kahn from Charity and the JAMband explores, through music and story, some of the many, many things we have to be grateful for in our lives — like the sun, rain, friends and family – – culminating in a vision for world peace where everyone finally has enough food, shelter, community and love. Incorporating songs by… Read More
Listen to Podcast: Jazz for Kids Episode with Guest DJ, David Tobocman David Tobocman guest DJs with a Jazz for Kids show this week that features some of his own swingin’ tunes as well as an in-studio performance of his “Lemonade School” story song. Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am Nov 10th & 11th, 2012 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA Featured video: “Home” by David… Read More
Listen to Podcast: Guest DJ, Dennis Caraher Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am Nov 3rd & 4th, 2012 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA Western MA songwriter Dennis Caraher is our guest DJ this week! The last time Dennis was on our show was nearly six years ago when HFVS debuted on April 3rd, 2007! Dennis’s records for children have won two Parents’ Choice Gold Medal… Read More
Listen to Podcast: Bluegrass & American Roots Episode with Guest DJ, Jordan Shapiro of Astrograss Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am Oct 6th & 7th, 2012 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA Featured video: “This Land is Your Land” by Astrograss, filmed in Manhattan & Brooklyn, NY. – http://www.astrograssforkids.com Archived Podcasts ♦ Subscribe to Podcast Radio ♦ Facebook ♦ Twitter PLAYLIST The New Lost City Ramblers –… Read More
Listen to Podcast: Guest DJ, Aaron Nigel Smith Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am Sept 29th & 30th, 2012 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA Featured video: “Man Gave Names” with Aaron Nigel Smith, featuring Laurie Berkner, Lucky Diaz & Secret Agent Skidoo. http://www.aaronnigelsmith.com Archived Podcasts ♦ Subscribe to Podcast Radio ♦ Facebook ♦ Twitter PLAYLIST Jame Brown – “Get Up Offa that Thing” [Get Up Offa… Read More
Listen to Podcast: Dream Episode with Guest DJ, Alex Mitnick “Today’s show is all about dreams… dreams we have at night when we’re fast asleep and dreams we have during the day when we’re wide awake! Dreams can tell us many things… what we love to do, what we’re afraid of, what we’re really feeling and what we hope for in the future. Learning to believe in our dreams is the first… Read More
Listen to Podcast: Love Episode with Guest DJ, Ben Rudnick Ben Rudnick guest DJ’s the HFVS this week, putting together a show celebrating love! Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am Sept 8th & 9th, 2012 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA Featured video: Ben Rudnick and Friends tell the story of Sam. Sam is a country frog who heads off to the big city to fulfill… Read More
Listen to Podcast: Chuck Folds & Big Bang Boom Guest DJ Chuck Folds and his band Big Bang Boom guest DJ the HFVS this week, putting together a show on helping each other out, being good friends and getting along together. Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am Aug 11th & 12th, 2012 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA Featured Video: Live action video of Big Bang Boom!… Read More
Listen to Podcast: Randy Kaplan Guest DJ Join acclaimed musicianer/songster (that’s what they called ’em in the olden days) Randy Kaplan this Saturday at 9 a.m. (or anytime via podcast!) as he guest DJs the Hilltown Family Variety Show. In addition to spinning songs by Bluegrass, Folk, Calypso, and Broadway masters, he’ll be introducing his new Country-Blues & Ragtime CD, Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie! Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am July… Read More
Listen to Podcast: Dean Jones Guest DJ from Dog on Fleas Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am July 14th & 15th, 2012 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA Featured Video: From the new Dog on Fleas CD, Invisible Friends, here is a wacky video by Wayne Montecalvo. No sock puppets were injured in the making of this video! – http://www.dogonfleas.com Podcasts ♦ Radio ♦ Archives ♦… Read More
Listen to Podcast: Ukulele Episode with Guest DJs Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer GRAMMY winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer are also known as the first ladies of the UKULELE. On this week’s show, they share their love of uke with you, showcasing vintage ukulele songs with contemporary sounds, and hopefully inspiring you to even consider picking up and playing a ukulele. Aloha and enjoy! Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am… Read More
Caspar Babypants Guest DJ Episode Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am November 27th & 28th, 2010 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA Featured Video: “Googly Eyes” by Caspar Babypants off of the album, This is Fun! Podcasts ♦ Radio ♦ Archives ♦ Subscribe ♦ Myspace ♦ Facebook ♦ Twitter PLAYLIST The Monkees – “The Monkees” [The Best of The Monkees] The Beatles – “Everybodys Got Something… Read More
Dream Jam Band Guest DJ Episode Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am November 13th & 14th, 2010 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA Featured Video: “Bad Hair Day” by Dream Jam Band from their album, Leave it in the Soup. Podcasts ♦ Radio ♦ Archives ♦ Subscribe ♦ Myspace ♦ Facebook ♦ Twitter PLAYLIST The Tornados – “Telstar” [Ride the Wild Surf – Great Surfing Hits]… Read More
Listen to Podcast: Flannery Brothers Guest DJ Episode Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am November 6th & 7th, 2010 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA Featured Video: “Jet Pack” by Recess Monkey from their album, The Final Funktier. Archived Podcasts ♦Radio ♦ Facebook ♦ Twitter PLAYLIST Stevie Wonder – “Sir Duke” [Songs in the Key of Life] Bobby McFerrin – “Don’t Worry Be Happy” [Simple Pleasures] Kate… Read More
Morgan Taylor from Gustafer Yellowgold Guest DJ Episode Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am October 23rd & 24th, 2010 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA Listen Now FEATURED VIDEO: “Butter Pond Lake” from Gustafer Yellowgold’s DVD/CD, Mellow Fever. Podcasts ♦ Radio ♦ Archives ♦ Subscribe ♦ Myspace ♦ Facebook ♦ Twitter PLAYLIST Beatles – “Fixing A Hole” [Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band] Bread – “The… Read More
LISTEN TO PODCAST 8th Birthday Episode Featured Video: “Figure Eight” by They Might Be Giants Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am July 3rd & 4th, 2010 WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA listen NOW | listen on WXOJ | archived shows/podcasts | request a song | subscribe to free podcast | contests & giveaways | myspace | facebook | twitter Sugar Free Allstars – “Hey Now,… Read More
LISTEN TO PODCAST New Tunes for June Episode Lots of new music to share this week. Like what you hear? Support these great indie artists and add their music to your family music library by clicking on the title of each album. Featured Video: “When One Became Two” by The Verve Pipe, from their new CD, A Family Album. Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am June 5th & 6th, 2010 WXOJ… Read More
LISTEN TO PODCAST April 10th Episode: From the Archives Featured Video: Milkshake – “Bluebird” [Bottle of Sunshine] Saturday from 9-10am WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM Valley Free Radio | Northampton, MA listen NOW | listen on WXOJ | archived podcasts | request a song | subscribe to free podcast | archived shows | contests | myspace | facebook | twitter PLAYLIST Secret Agent 23 Skidoo – “I Gotta Be Me” [Easy] Secret… Read More
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