CFRC Music Fans & Friends

Special Broadcast Alert! Tuesday, 11 AM! In anticipation of this year's and Godspeed's big KCFF opening concert , we're spinning movements and tracks from G_d'sPee at State's End (2021) and chatting with KCFF Executive Director Marc Garniss about this year's festival! Learn more about what's in store Feb 28th-March 3rd and beyond!

Tune in tonight for Orchestral Manoeuvres after Dark at 11 following some amazing music also happening on The Weave! Awesome new wave, post punk, indie pop etc. beats in store from Zoon, Iggy Pop, Automatic, Cindy Lee, Pantayo, A Place to Bury Strangers, Tough Age, Siouxsie and the Banshees and more!

Our friends at have all kinds of exciting puppet and musical theatre performances coming up alongside super fun workshops! Learn more about Birdbone Theatre's upcoming Broom Dance Tour and get your tickets today at birdbonetheatre.org!

https://cfrc.ca/news-events/concerts/birdbone-theatre-performances

Check out this week's AMAZING lineup of local concerts! Shoutout to our awesome History Department Intern Danielle Draper for creating the new listings rundowns for both concerts and community events on CFRC's website https://cfrc.ca/news-events/concerts/cfrc-local-concerts-calendar and recording the listings for on air promotion!

Have a concert coming up? Contact us va https://cfrc.ca/contact today!

Join Paige tonight at 10 for another fun episode of Kitchen Sink! Paige is spinning great 90s stuff tonight including Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Beastie Boys, The Hives, RHCP and more! Tune in!

For Immediate Release

The National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA) and Farm Radio International (FRI) host a World Radio Day event in Ottawa to celebrate the importance of radio.

The theme for this year’s World Radio Day is A Century Informing, Entertaining and Educating.

OTTAWA, ON.- January 15th, 2024 - On February 13th, people worldwide will celebrate World Radio Day. Whether you listen to it in your car, at home, on your mobile phones, at work, we can all agree that radio continues to play an essential part in everyday lives. We rely on it to learn what is happening in our communities, when disaster strikes, to educate us on important topics or to feel better connected to the world around us. And while radio is seeing some declines with station closures, it’s seeing a rise across sub-Saharan Africa, where rural people rely on it for their lives and livelihoods.

To celebrate, the NCRA/ANREC and FRI are partnering to get people to listen to the radio on February 13th. Whether it’s your favourite local radio station, campus radio, public broadcast, or a special program that will be streamed live that day, we want as many people as possible to tune in to show that audio continues to impact our everyday lives.

NCRA/ANREC and FRI will also partner with CKCU-FM to host a live broadcast that can syndicated. There, you will hear from broadcasters past and present and from around the world talking about the importance of radio.

“In Canada, campus, community and Indigenous not-for-profit radio reaches over 75% of Canadians, providing invaluable local news, information and entertainment in spaces where the local voice is often not heard. It fosters music growth, disseminating verifiable information with journalistic integrity and provides opportunities for organizations and companies to inform their community through a free-to-access medium,” says Barry Rooke, Executive Director for the NCRA/ANREC

“In sub-Saharan Africa, radio is the world’s most accessible and popular communication service. When combined with mobile phones, which allow farmers to share their own stories on the airwaves, it brings lasting change for some of the world’s most vulnerable people—small-scale farmers in rural Africa,” says Kevin Perkins, Executive Director of Farm Radio International. “By sharing knowledge, amplifying farmers’ voices, and supporting better practices, audio has the power to reduce food insecurity, improve health and nutrition, and plant the seeds for long-term positive change.”

Last year, Farm Radio International directly reached an estimated 24.1 million people with life-changing audio services over the airwaves, enabling about 5 million to make a positive change.

This live broadcast will take place on February 13th, 2024, at a morning event in downtown Ottawa. Details will be released shortly, including ways to participate as an NCRA/ANREC member station.

About NCRA/ANREC
The National Campus and Community Radio Association/L’Association nationale des radios étudiantes et communautaires (“NCRA/ANREC”) is a not-for-profit national association working to recognize, support, and encourage volunteer-based, non-profit, public-access campus, community and native radio broadcasters in Canada. We provide advice and advocacy for individual campus and community (“c/c”) stations and conduct lobbying and policy development initiatives with a view to advancing the role and increasing the effectiveness of our sector. The NCRA/ANREC currently has 129 member stations.

About FRI

Farm Radio International is an award-winning Canadian communications-for-development organization that harnesses the power of radio and partnerships to serve African farming families and communities. By working with existing radio stations across Africa, we reach tens of millions of small-scale farmers with life-changing information and provide opportunities for their voices to be heard. Visit www.farmradio.org to learn how radio is seeding change.

The event is set to take place on February 13th in the morning for World Radio Day.

For More Information:
Christian Robillard, Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Farm Radio International

[email protected]
613-761-3711

🔥 has a new lineup of upcoming concerts featuring Laura Jane Grace, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Brother Elsey, Terra Lightfoot, more!🔥

Check out their full listings at https://www.kppconcerts.com/ or on CFRC's website!

CFRC 101.9 FM Radio Queen's University's Board of Directors invites all members to join us for our Annual General Meeting on January 29th.

The meeting will take place The Grad Club at 162 Barrie Street at 6 PM. The hybrid meeting will also be held live via Zoom.

Zoom Meeting Credentials:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86310136515?pwd=AkJpJbrTMaag7LMupUtwY8WcXDI2tv.1

Meeting ID: 863 1013 6515
Passcode: 276501

AGM Meeting Materials are posted on CFRC's website at the link below. Please email station@cfrc .ca if you require an alternative format.

https://cfrc.ca/about/about-cfrc/annual-general-meeting

Absolutely thrilled to announce CFRC is co-presenting the upcoming Godspeed You! Black Emperor show opening this year's ! Show details below and be sure to visit https://kingcanfilmfest.com/ to get your festival passes and film tickets for a great lineup screening !!

💥 Canadian post-rock band GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR announced as our special event opening night 💥

Godspeed delivers sense-rattling wall-of-sound performances, featuring as many as 14 performers and several 16mm film projectors.

With ambient soundscapes, chaotic crescendos, and mainly instrumental songs, GY!BE are perhaps best known for their song ‘East Hastings’ which was the main song used in the 2002 film 28 Days Later.

Through extensive touring, the band has gained a reputation for mesmerising live shows marked by orchestral dynamics, epic rock power and clunky, beautiful film loops.

Godspeed includes experimental filmmaker Karl Lemieux, the band’s primary creator (and projectionist) of 16mm film footage and loops; an array of analog film projectors remains central to GY!BE’s live performances.

When: Wednesday, February 28
WHERE: Kingston Grand Theatre
TIME: 7 pm doors, 8 pm show

Please note: tickets are only available through the Kingston Grand Theatre Box Office and are not available as a selection on a Festival Pass.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! http://kingcanfilmfest.com/.../godspeed-you-black-emperor...

Just Announced! presents

Haley Blais at the Broom Factory, April 10 & the Flying V Exclusive Presale begins Jan 18th at 10am with code HALEY. General tickets on sale Friday Jan 19th at 10am!

Also Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew will be at the Grad Club, March 22nd! Tickets on sale Friday Jan 19th at 10am!

Get info about these and other big Flying V shows including Kiwi Jr., Rural Alberta Advantage, Paul Langlois & The Skydiggers, Allison Russell, William Prince and more on CFRC's concert listings page!

Direct link to CFRC's Flying V Concert Listings: https://cfrc.ca/pages/edit/217338

Introducing 's upcoming Song House Cabaret lineup:

CHANTER LA POMME

The apple of our eye (and ears)!

Chanter la Pomme, featuring Alison Gowan (QC) and Jan Le Clair (ON), blends the drone-based timbres of hurdy gurdy and accordion to create dynamic interpretations of traditional and neo trad dance music and songs from Central Europe and beyond.

Formerly members of Swamp Ward Orchestra, Jan and Alison draw on a wide variety of musical influences, from classical to Klezmer, and have performed on numerous stages of note including Calgary Folk Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, Festival Chants de Vielles, and Dance Flurry in NY.

Song House Cabaret: a fun(d)raiser for Birdbone Theatre plays at Next Church on January 28th, 5pm. Join them for music, mayhem, and death-defying magic tricks!

More information here: http://www.birdbonetheatre.org/upcomin.../song-house-cabaret

A week FULL of live music ❄️ Come in for a warmer and enjoy the show! 8-11 pm every night

CFRC 101.9 FM is thrilled to announce the launch of our 2024 Airwave YGK Artist Residencies! Our first Artist-in-Residence is local artist David Parker

On February 2nd 2024 beginning at 7 PM, David will offer an electro-acoustic composition workshop using magnetic tape. Come learn how to create audio art, sound and musical compositions using cassette tape loops. This workshop will include an artist talk, a hands-on discussion and exploration of different electronic music composition tools including magnetic tape, a chance to do a group improvisation, and a chance to cut and create your very own tape loop. No experience required.

Following this two-hour workshop, David will also perform live on air from CFRC's studios using content created by workshop participants.

Participants are asked to bring one or more of the following: a field recording (digital file); an electric or acoustic musical instrument; and a tape cassette that can be destroyed. CFRC will also provide pre-recorded cassette tapes for participants that do not have one. Participants can also expect to share scissors and tape during the creation of tape loops. CFRC will provide hand sanitizer. If you prefer to use your own scissors and tape, please bring it along.

Cost: $5-10 or pay what you can. No one will be turned away for lack of funds! You can pay the fee here: https://cfrc.ca/merchandise/cfrc-airwave-ygk-artist-in-residence-workshop-fee. Or you can bring cash. Or just yourself and a pal :D

CFRC's Airwave YGK Artist in Residence Program is made possible through the generous support of the City of Kingston and Kingston Arts Council.

Register via our homepage or at the link below to secure your spot!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8bpIxQIc0qM8MZzt-ufi4ejnQNWC4QTCbFJmnZ-C_z0WfPA/viewform

About the Artist: David Parker is a musician based in Kingston/Katarokwi. His influences include cosmic americana, drone, free jazz, folk, and electroacoustic composition. David writes, records, produces and performs both solo work and in various ensembles.

It's theme time! Calling all music fans! Got ideas for some great songs about about elections, democracy and the like? We'll put a great list of songs together and mix it in with some interesting chat this season's and competitions.

🎶 We've got a treat for you Thursday morning! We've got with a sweeeeeeeet acoustic set in our studios! Airing at 11 AM on

Don't forget to follow Savannah to keep up with her upcoming gigs in town! Check out the HUGE calendar she's got right here in area this month! Pow! 🎶

Tune in Thursday evening at 7 PM for another edition of Things I Will Keep with DJ Fleshwad! Always a great mix of new and old stuff including stuff by Modest Mouse, Pyrex, The Smiths, Helena Deland and more. Classics worth keeping in that album collection. What are you holding on to forever and ever??

Tune in Wednesday at 10 am for Deconstructing Genres with our fabulous host .griffin! Chronological overviews of the evolution of different music genres with deep dives into quintessential bands, historical influences, and instrumental idiosyncracies! Recently, we enjoyed music from Mt. Joy, The Stone Foxes, Iron & Wine, the Bones of Jr. Bones, Colter Wall and other yummy sonic treats! Purrrrrrr. Join in the fun

Tune in tonight at 9:30 for The Weave! He's put together his dream set this evening featuring all Wesley Willis tracks. Join in the fun for some great punk rock/outsider classics!

💥 Makers Meetup Jan 9, 4-6pm @ Broom Factory💥

Makers Meetups are so much fun!

We had two in the last part of 2023, and it's time for another one to welcome 2024!

The last twelve months were tough, and the new year offers a chance for a renewal. A rebirth, and re-sparking of creative ideas.

Open to all creative folks, whether you're working in a creative industry or not!

There's nothing more invigorating than sharing the seeds of an idea with other folks, and seeing their eyes light up in admiration and encouragement for you.

And honestly? You don't even have to have creative ideas right at this moment to get the most out of Makers Meetup.

Because the people energy in the room is enough to bring you joy. Plus, ideas are sparked just by being there! We promise you'll enjoy it.

So come on down to the Broom Factory (305 Rideau St) this Tuesday 4-6pm, and enjoy some chit chat.

We hope to see you there!

This is a FREE event, and all are welcome. The venue is wheelchair accessible, with accessible washrooms. Plenty of free parking is available in the area.

Kindly RSVP 🙏 on our website kingcanfilmfest.com -> year round -> events



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