Donald RAY Johnson and Maurice John Vaughn layin' down the blues LIVE on Natch'l Blues with Holger Petersen at our CKUA Open House.

100 mile house showcases their beautiful harmonies and captivating lyrics live from The Party!

It's ON! The Party lasts til 5pm so come on down! George Lake and the Hawaiian Sunset are bringing us warm thoughts...

Today's the big day - come and Par-Tay! Join Maurice John Vaughn and other musical acts from noon to 5 at CKUA's Party in the Park:

Watch this week's Celtic Show classic video:Kesh Jig - Bothy Bandyoutu.beLive performance of the Kesh Jig by the Bothy band

Come rain or come shine: CKUA's Party in the Park is tomorrow (noon - 5pm) with music, fun for the kidlets, tours, food trucks, special musical guests and more:

Canadian musician Bob Wiseman chose wisely when it came to picking out a ringtone for his mobile phone. Take wing with The Ring of Truth!Lunch Box - The Ring of Truthwww.ckua.comA person's ringtone is a mere few seconds of sound that can sometimes express a lot about that person. The ringtone has become a ubiquitous phenomenon in recent years; as of late, musical ringtones have become a particularly profitable part the music industry, generating billions of dollars in sales...

ARTS ALIVE! Arguably the worst movie EVER made is getting a multimedia overhaul by five musicians in Edmonton on Saturday. What's the worst movie you've ever seen?Making Space for the Alternative | Arts Aliveow.lyThe film, Plan 9 from Outer Space, is being screened this weekend at Edmonton's Harcourt House (10215-112 St) but it won't be your typical movie...

ARTS ALIVE! Calgary's Improv Guild hams up Hamlet.Putting the Ham in Hamlet | Arts Aliveow.lyCalgary's Improv Guild is staging an improvised version of Hamlet called An Improv Hamlet: Making Tragedy Fun.

Events Calendar | Art Gallery of Alberta presents The Piano - barroom fixture or altar? (Or both?) Check it out:

A Legal Matter | Check out the story of how The Doors became unhinged by a legal battle when they clashed over the band’s 21st Century legacy:

ARTS ALIVE! Edmonton's Nerd Nite offers adult learning opportunities...with beer.Adult Learning Opportunities...with beer | Arts Aliveow.lyAn Alberta event is expanding minds and Albertans' social calendar. It's called Nerd Nite. Wade Kelly, who has an education background with a...

Before It Drops | Check out the sterling new album by English folk music darling, Laura Marling:

Springtime in Alberta | Check out a pair of songs from Dream Catcher, the new album by Alberta musician Chloe Albert - plus her interview on Lunch Box:

Events Calendar | Alex Vissia (music) CD Release party Friday @ Fiddler's Roost in Edmonton:

ARTS ALIVE! A Calgary composer is going beyond the Classical canon with his new album. It's being released at Calgary's Land's End Chamber Ensemble concert on Friday.Beyond the Classical Canon | Arts Aliveow.lyCalgary-based Allan Gordon Bell is one of them, and he's launching a new CD of his classical compositions, Gravity and Grace on Friday. The launch...

Our Peace River transmitter is off the air due to a power outage. Service should be restored later this afternoon but you can always listen online.CKUA Radiockua.streamon.fm

Labelmaker | There's no such thing as a dull release by Nonesuch Records, who next year will celebrate a half-century of putting out great records:

Springtime in Alberta | Take a listen to an original song and a cover from Alberta artist Alex Vissia (music)'s new album, plus check out her interview on Lunch Box.Springtime in Albertawww.ckua.comSpringtime is finally upon us in Alberta! And this spring is truly a season of renewal for the Alberta music scene. There's a huge array of fine Alberta releases set to burst forth this season, and the Lunch Box program is delighted to be profiling a clutch of them.

Play Lunch Box's NAME GAME to find out how songstress St.Vincent was inspired by Nick Cave when picking her stage name.St. Vincent | Lunch Box's Name Gameow.lyThere can be a big difference between the name on a musicians birth certificate and what appears on their albums and concert posters. Lunch Box...

Events Calendar | Reds, Whites and Blues, Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation's annual fundraiser, this Friday in Edmonton - and hosted by Baba:

Roy Forbes pays tribute to Calgary music collector, researcher and historian Keith Titterington on Roy's Record Room.TRIBUTE TO KEITH TITTERINGTON & HIS 78s ON ROY'S RECORD ROOMwww.ckua.comSpend an hour with Roy on Monday nights as he plays an eclectic mix of tunes from his extensive collection of vinyl and shellac...

Composer, mandolin master and multi-instrumentalist Peter Ostroushko joins Peter North in conversation on Points North.Peter Ostroushko on Points Northwww.ckua.comSeasoned music journalist, concert promoter, producer and radio host, Peter North lends his formidable talent and connections to in-depth interviews with musicians and music industry stars from Alberta and around the world – all blended with outstanding musical accompaniment.

Tune in to Natch'l Blues as Rory Block discusses her new album and career spanning four decades with host Holger Petersen.Rory Block on Natch'l Blueswww.ckua.comCanada's longest-running blues program has been on the air since 1969. Natch’l Blues is the quintessential destination for the serious blues fan or the curious newcomer.

Saxophonist Jim Brenan talks with host Kodi Hutchinson about Mount Royal University Conservatory cuts and plays music of notable alumni on A Time For Jazz today.Jim Brenan on A Time For Jazzwww.ckua.comWhether you are a seasoned veteran of the most progressive kinds of jazz, or a tentative explorer of this complex genre, A Time for Jazz has something for you. Join Kodi Hutchinson...

Hear Cam Penner talk with host Allison Brock about his new album To Build A Fire on Wide Cut Country.Cam Penner on Wide Cut Countrywww.ckua.comCKUA's popular country music program, as its name implies, cuts a wide swath through the genre of country, from traditional, alt country, bluegrass and roots music. Program host Allison Brock...

Watch this week's Celtic Show classic video.Capercaillie - Coisich A RuinCapercaillie's slightly spooky video of Coisich A Ruin ( Come On, My Love )

Springtime in Alberta | Check out greg godovitz's visit to Lunch Box, complete with some live music and songs from new albums by both Greg and Carla Olive.Springtime in Albertawww.ckua.comSpringtime is finally upon us in Alberta! And this spring is truly a season of renewal for the Alberta music scene. There's a huge array of fine Alberta releases set to burst forth this season, and the Lunch Box program is delighted to be profiling a clutch of them.

ARTS ALIVE! Edmonton Record Stores Reunion is pressing rewind to when the mp3 didn't exist and record shops reigned supreme.Returning to the Age of the Record Shop | Arts Aliveow.lyAs films and newspapers have been adjusting to the industry changes forced by internet, so has the music industry. Two guys who had a front row...

ARTS ALIVE! The screenwriter for the films The Aviator & Skyfall illustrates the life of abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko for the stage. The play Red is now on at Calgary's Alberta Theatre Projects.Seeing Red | Arts Alivewww.ckua.comJohn Logan is the playwright. He is also a screenwriter, known for such films as The Aviator and Skyfall. Logan wrote Red after being moved by an exhibition of Rothko paintings in the Tate Modern. Red went on to win the 2010 Tony Award for best play.

ARTS ALIVE! The screenwriter for the films The Aviator & Skyfall illustrates the life of abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko for the stage. The play Red is now on at Calgary's Alberta Theatre Projects.

Party in the Park with CKUA! Join us at noon on May 25th for the Grand Opening of our new home, where we'll be celebrating with live music, entertainment and food trucks:

A Legal Matter | Take a load for free? Check out the story of the bitter legal feud between Levon Helm and Robbie Robertson over the use of the Band’s music in a TV ad.A Legal Matterwww.ckua.comA Legal Matter recalls some of the more colourful and bizarre lawsuits and legal entanglements that have rocked the music world over the years. Grant Stovel bangs the gavel for litigious musicians and record companies on Thursday mornings.

ARTS ALIVE! Wetaskiwin is known as the place where cars cost less. A new Reynolds-Alberta Museum exhibit celebrates the man and era where the idea originated.Showcasing an Alberta city's Car Culture | Arts Aliveow.lyAn Alberta city known for cars is now hosting a new car culture museum exhibition. 70 kilometres south of the Alberta’s capital, is the city named...

Before It Drops | Dream awhile with the forthcoming sophomore album by Winnipeg band IMAGINARY CITIES.Before It Dropswww.ckua.comBands are tempting and teasing us with advanced cuts from their forthcoming albums. Monica Miller hand-picks a leaked track that she’s tracked down.

Springtime in Alberta | Check out a pair of tracks from Alberta singer-songwriter Jey Witten's debut album, plus Jey's interview on Lunch Box.Springtime in Albertawww.ckua.comSpringtime is finally upon us in Alberta! And this spring is truly a season of renewal for the Alberta music scene. There's a huge array of fine Alberta releases set to burst forth this season, and the Lunch Box program is delighted to be profiling a clutch of them.

Labelmaker | Let the dominoes fall as we profile the Brooklyn-based indie label Domino Records.Labelmakerwww.ckua.comWe press rewind to get the backstory on record labels. We find out how and why the company was established and what artists and music are associated with it.

Road Weary | Check out some of Picture the Ocean's music & take a listen to the trio's visit to Lunch Box, as they talk about making their home on the highway.Road Wearywww.ckua.comTouring is a big part of getting your music out there! We get in touch with musicians to find out their travelling tales on this Lunch Box feature.

Shotgun Jimmie plays Alberta this week and he plays our NAME GAME! Find out how he went from his birth name, Jim Kilpatrick, to his stage name.Name Game | Lunch Boxow.lyThere can be a big difference between the name on a musicians birth certificate and what appears on their albums and concert posters. Lunch Box...

ARTS ALIVE! Calgary's Green Fools Theatre explores the human impact on the environment, including elephants, in their latest puppet show.Puppets & Pachyderm | Arts Aliveow.lyThe World Wildlife Fund classifies several species of elephants as endangered and now Calgary's Green Fools Theatre is exploring the human impact...

Movie Monday | Check out the 21st-Century-meets-the-Jazz-Age soundtrack to the new film version of The Great Gatsby.Movie Mondaywww.ckua.comMovies and music go hand-in-hand. What would a cinematic montage be without a song behind it to punch up the meaning?! Grant Stovel hits play on film soundtracks on Monday afternoons.

ARTS ALIVE! A new music festival launches in Edmonton this week to get the city to listen local.Hot Plains Music Festival | Arts Alivewww.ckua.comThe Hot Plains Music Festival which goes this weekend, joins a number of new music festivals launched in and around Edmonton over the last few years -- some finding more success than others.

Hear the legendary Bra Hugh Masekela philosophize about music and just about everything else with Lark Clark on World Spinning.Hugh Masekela on World Spinningwww.ckua.comLark Clark's World Spinning explores how music reflects culture and shapes hearts.

Robert Reynolds of The Mavericks discusses the band's history and the making of their new recording Time on Points North today.Points Northwww.ckua.comSeasoned music journalist, concert promoter, producer and radio host, Peter North lends his formidable talent and connections to in-depth interviews with musicians and music industry stars from Alberta and around the world.

Get free song download by Alberta band Taiwan just heard on air. You'll get their song along with other experimental music on the Peace Country Diaspora label sampler.Peace Country Diaspora Compilation | FREE DOWNLOADow.ly17 track album from Peace Country Diaspora, a new record label based in Alberta. They specialise in the strange and the weird and boast a roster...

Tom Coxworth features music and conversation with Portuguese-Canadian singer-songwriter Awna Teixeira on Folk Routes today.Awna Teixeira on Folk Routeswww.ckua.comFolk Routes is a friendly, two-hour pleasure cruise through the full spectrum of folk and folk-oriented music. Each week, Tom Coxworth traces the development of folk music...

Hear Widespread Panic's Dave Schools talk about hitting the road after a one-year hiatus on Dead Ends and Detours.Widespread Panic's Dave Schools on Dead Ends and Detourswww.ckua.comDead Ends & Detours is a weekly journey into the expansive Grateful Dead catalogue while broadening the scope by touching on many of the Dead's influences, musical friends and side projects.

Watch this week's Celtic Show classic video.My Dear Own Galway Bay Dolores Keaneyoutu.beFull version at

Music News | Watch Robert Plant, Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara, and the Sensational Space Shifters play the Led Zeppelin Official classic, Black Dog.Robert Plant Folks Up 'Black Dog'www.rollingstone.comBand takes roots route with Led Zeppelin's rock classic

Andy Donnelly kicks off the East Coulee Spring Festival TONIGHT at 6pm with live performances from some very special guests...http://bit.ly/198E1c0