In this week’s episode, we preview the upcoming Silver Wave Film Festival. It runs from November 5 to 12 at locations all across Fredericton.
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This Week in Fredericton: October 24-30, 2026
People Need Music: October 29, 2026
In 2017, Bruce Hughes suffered a devestating stroke yet through hard work and determination, he recovered. Today on People Need Music, Bruce tells the story of his stroke, his recovery and his unending focus on music.
Pick up his book, Stroke of Luck: Music, Medicine and Miraculous Recovery, at Indigo Fredericton and Westminster Books on York St. It’s a very compelling read!
Playlist
Blind Dog – End of Nowhere
Blind Dog – I See Clearly
The UnHeard – Day After Day
Blind Dog – Tall Or Alone
Bruce Hughes & The Northside Nomads – Gotta Get You Off My Mind
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Away From The Mire Episode 139 – Getting Grungy!
It’s been 35 years since “grunge” music took over the rock world and this week we are going to play some of my favorite grunge bands and some modern local acts that are keeping that spirit alive.
Local H – Gig Bag Road
Nirvana – Very Ape
Alice In Chains – Sludge Factory
Pearl Jam – Red Mosquito
Dad Patrol – 2 Mums
The Merci Buckets – Learn to Skate
Dumb Crush – Losing My Best Friend
Built To Spill – Cortez The Killer
Penny & the Pits – Thick Black Gloves
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Grey Temples 75
Originally broadcast on September 17, 2026 on 97.9, CHSR FM in exhausting Fredericton, NB.
Gwen McCrae – Cradle of Love
Ruby Andrews – Hound Dog
Curtis Mayfield – We Got to Have Peace
The Hellacopters – Rainy Days Revisted
Panthers – Long Time Coming
We Are Wolves – Paloma
Fever Tree – Man Who Paints Pictures
The Hoa Hoa’s – Intensity
Elevator – You’re A Deep Dark Hole
Sianspheric – Rave On, Full On
Spirit – Uncle Jack
Richie Havens – Minstrel from Gaul
Ween – Sweetheart in the Summer
Art Lown – Deep Blue Sea
Closet Monster – Mamma Anti-Fascisto (Never Surrender)
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(Heads up, these shows disappear after a while, this link may not work if you’re far in the future.)
Grey Temples 74
Originally broadcast on September 10, 2026 on 97.9, CHSR FM in enigmatic Fredericton, NB.
Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel – Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)
Jobriath – I’maman
April Wine – Lady Run, Lady Hide
Kensington Market – Half Closed Eyes
Gene Clark – In a Misty Morning
Patrick Watson – Gealman
Matt Berry – Like Stone
???? (Soyuz) – Mirouze
Peter Cook & Dudley Moore – Bedazzled
Louis Cole – Planet X
DOMi & JD Beck feat. Herbie Hancock – MOON
Alèmayèhu Eshèté – Tchero Adari Negn
Wallias Band – Muziqawi Silt
The Souljazz Orchestra – Kelen Ati Lean
Ion Dissonance – Death of One Man is a Tragedy, The Death of 10,000 is a Statistic
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(Heads up, these shows disappear after a while, this link may not work if you’re far in the future.)
Interview: Chris Waddell: “You Can Feel Like S**t and Still Be Happy”
Having a good attitude and not letting life get in the way of good living is good advice.
My guest today is Chris Waddell, subject of the new documentary short You Can Feel Like S**t and Still Be Happy by local filmmaker Jared Carney. Chris has lived a fascinating life, filled with great stories, and some of these are now captured in this documentary. He joins me to reminisce a little on how this documentary came to exist, some of the things he’s done in his life, and how attitude is everything when living with chronic pain.
You can catch this documentary as part of the upcoming Silver Wave Film Festival‘s Short Docs 3: Portraits evening presentation on November 10 at 6pm, hosted at Gallery on Queen.
The song in this episode is Spread Your Wings by The Wasteland Zombies from the album The Town Fair. Find it and their other music on Bandcamp.
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This Week in Fredericton: October 17-23, 2026
In this week’s episode, we cover groups fighting for action on energy affordability and take a look at the Grant Harvey Centre expansion project.
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Interview: TUNB Presents: “Shorelines”
We know that climate change is coming on us fast, but what will be the personal challenges?
My guest today is Jorja Taylor, the student director of the upcoming Theatre UNB production of Shorelines, an eco-thriller written by award-winning Canadian playwright Mishka Lavigne. They join me to discuss the personal seriousness of an eco-disaster, the challenge of showing it on the stage, and Jorja’s own journey to being a second-time director.
Shorelines opens October 24 at 7:30pm in Memorial Hall on UNB Campus, and runs through October 26 each night.
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Nothing in Particular : 2026-Oct-20
Episode 62
History, the Orionids and music.
Playlist
| Artist | Song | Album | Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The The | Sweet Bird of Truth | Infected | 1986 | England |
| Saya Gray | ..Thus Is Why (I Don’t Spring 4 Love) | SAYA | 2025 | Canada |
| The Cure | Fascination Street | Disintegration | 1989 | England |
| Leathers | Fascination | Ultraviolet | 2024 | Canada |
| Anthrax | Got the Time | Persistence of Time | 1990 | USA |
| The Legendary Pink Dots | Neon Calculators | Angel In The Detail | 2019 | England / Netherlands |
| Lynyrd Skynyrd | Things Goin’ On | Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd | 1973 | USA |
| Honey Gut | Something’s Gotta Give | Hunter-Gatherer | 2022 | Canada |
| Whitehorse | Dear Irony | Leave No Bridge Unburned | 2015 | Canada |
| Today Junior | Boys Like Me | Boys Like Me [Single] | 2023 | Canada |
| Sarah Slean | Your Wish Is My Wish | Day One | 2004 | Canada |
| Shooglenifty | Farewell To Nigg | A Whisky Kiss | 1996 | Scotland |
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Interview: Tony Scott (FAA AIR): watercolour painter:
Art is often the practice of seeing what isn’t there, backwards and in layers.
My guest is Tony Scott, a FAA Artist in Residence working on watercolour painting. Tony discusses the challenge of watercolours, gestural painting, and how you need to move through the “ugly phase” of painting layers.
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Groups call for action on energy affordability
Several groups are calling for action on energy affordability in New Brunswick.
On Friday, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), and the New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities (NBCPD), held a press conference at Imprint Youth in Fredericton.
At the press conference, speakers called for an income-based energy rebate for low-to-moderate-income ratepayers and a winter disconnection ban.
Speakers included Nichola Taylor, New Brunswick-wide ACORN chair; Shelly Petit, NBCPD chair; New Brunswick Green Party leader David Coon; and New Brunswick Federation of Labour president Chris Watson.
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Away From The Mire Episode 138 – Sarah Connor Was Right!
Another week, another great batch of new local tunes mixed in with some classic alt rock!
New tunes from Connor Fox, Stoopheads, Kitsch, Kiwi Jr and more!
The Avengers – The American in Me
The Black Keys – Everlasting Light
Cor de Lux – Ping Pong
Lee Ranaldo – Tajikistan (Nice To Meet You)
Connor Fox – Circles
Stoopheads – Honeybuzz
Kitsch – Paint it Gold
The Get Alongs – Sunday Afternoon
Reveal Yourself – bubble
Kiwi Jr. – Blowin’ Up
Green Day – Last Ride In
Radiohead – Idioteque
Deer Tick – Funny Word
MJ Lenderman – Rip Torn
The Burning Hell – Sarah Connor Was Right
You can catch Kitsch, Stoopheads and The Get Alongs this Thursday night at the Cap!
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Interview: Jennifer Digby (FAA AIR): fibre artist: Spinning & Knitting
Ancient arts can still survive in modern artists.
My guest is Jennifer Digby, a FAA artist in residence who was working on spinning her own yarn from wool with a portable wheel. She discusses her journey from being an avid knitter to inevitably learning to create her own wool from scratch. We talk about the subtle features and factors that go into an art that seems deceptively simple.
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This Week in Fredericton: October 10-16, 2026
In this week’s episode, we preview an event dedicated to supporting emerging musicians from New Brunswick; and, look at University of New Brunswick professor Herb Emery’s research on the information and communications technology sector.
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People Need Music:October 15, 2026
This week on People Need Music, Tonya chats with Jordy Balicki about Saskatchewan band, South West. They discuss the Sask music scene, supportive communities and South West’s upcoming album, Perpetual Stew. @_south_west_sw
Playlist:
Jon Bryant – Light
South West – If Only I Knew (What We Are Fighting For)
South West – For You
South West – Always On The Run
Foxwarren – Listen2me
Zachary Lucky – Make It On Time
The Barr Brothers – Run Right Into It
Broken Social Scene – The Call
LaForce – Darth Vapor
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New Brunswick musicians get the spotlight at Fest Forward
The Charlotte Street Arts Centre is hosting its annual Fest Forward event in Fredericton this weekend.
Fest Forward is essentially a free professional development weekend for musical artists from New Brunswick. It culminates in a concert the public can attend on Saturday night.
For the full story, hit the play button below.
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This Week in Fredericton: October 3-9, 2026
In this week’s episode, we learn about the Fredericton Fire Department’s new ignitable liquid detection canine team; the City of Fredericton’s proposed 2027 water and sewer budget; and a Fredericton man participating in a charity contest.
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Interview: Katherine Moller (FAA AIR): musician: “Working Through Music”
Art is a way to express yourself, your world and your heart.
My guest is Katherine Moller, a local musician who’s specialty is the violin — or the fiddle, depending on the piece. She spent her time in the residency combing through and refining musical compositions relating back to a reflective trip in France.
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People Need Music: October 8, 2026
Ottawa based singer/songwriter, James LeClaire has two shows in New Brunswick this weekend so he called into People Need Music to chat about his new album, The Deal. If your find yourself in Riverside-Albert at Moonbrook Manor, or in Saint John at Harmony House, be sure to check out James’ show.
Playlist
Daniel Lanois – Jolie Louise
Louis-Jean Cormier – De La chambre au salon
James LeClaire – The Sound Of You Gone
James LeClaire – The Knot
James LeClaire – The Deal
Feist – One Evening
Dad Patrol – Tourniquet
Marc McLaughlin – Effervescence
Sadie – Popcorn
South West – Always On The Run
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Interview: Faith MacFarlane (FAA AIR): lampshade artist: “Shady Spaces”
You know the old expression, “hang a lampshade on it”? Sometimes, that’s exactly what is needed.
My guest today is Faith MacFarlane, who spent her time in residence at the Barracks building functional art in the form of complicated, sophisticated lampshades. This art challenges her to combine fabric, sculpting, and light to make an impact, and uncovers a world and tradition that is nearly lost from the world.
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Away From The Mire Episode 137 – Songs for the gang!
Big week for new music! I’ve got new tracks for you from Dad Patrol, Stoopheads, Kitsch, This is Lorelei and so much more!
Rick White – STANDING IN THE YARD
Kitsch – Breakfast
Kitsch – Kitsch!
Primus – Over the Falls
Dad Patrol – Tourniquet
Cor de Lux – Cannibals
Morphine – Cocoon
Stoopheads – Oysterbed
This is Lorelei – The Kid With the Crown
Kevin Morby – Javelin
B.A. Johnston – Skinny Jeans
Pearl Jam – Grievance
Thrush Hermit – Songs For The Gang
MJ Lenderman – Under Control
Jeffrey Lewis – Sal’s Pizza Has Sold Out to the Yuppie Scum
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Interview: Jacqueline Carr (FAA AIR): mixed media: “What We Carry”
Art can celebrate, but it can also challenge, inspire and offer change.
My guest is Jacqueline Carr, a mixed-media artist who sought to challenge assumptions and invite the public to share their stories of how language and action has been used to oppress, do harm and box in women. In return, she offers them each an “exchange of hope”.
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Interview: Marla Lesage (FAA AIR): poetry: “Playing With Words”
Words are magical containers for thoughts, both shaping and being shaped by them.
My guest today is Marla Lesage, who spent her time in the FAA artist residency rediscovering of writing poetry, rather than the illustrated children’s books she had usually been writing. She had fun inspiring others to “pick a word” to create their own poems from her words, as well as finding ways to process life and thought through expression.
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Nothing in Particular : 2026-Oct-06
Episode 61
Playlist
| Artist | Song | Album | Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaia Kater | Often as the Autumn | Strange Medicine | 2024 | Canada |
| Japan | Quiet Life (7″ Version) | Quiet Life | 1979 | England |
| Ganga Giri | Gone Travelling | Beats Around The Bush | 2005 | Australia |
| Front Line Assembly | Exo | Echoes | 2014 | Canada |
| Big Country | Lost Patrol | The Crossing | 1983 | Scotland |
| Love Spit Love | How Soon Is Now? | The Craft [Soundtrack] | 1996 | England / USA |
| July Talk | On the Screen | Touch X | 2026 | Canada |
| Conjure One w/ Poe | Center of The Sun | Conjure One | 2002 | Canada |
| Sevara Nazarkhan | Yallajonim (My Dearest Song) | Yol Bolsin | 2001 | Uzbekistan |
| Andrea Cormier | Un Miroir | Andrea Cormier | 2024 | Canada |
| Radiohead | House Of Cards | In Rainbows | 2007 | England |
| Écarlate | L’Automne Arrive | Coup de Soleil | 2025 | Canada |
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This Week in Fredericton: September 26 – October 2, 2026
In this week’s episode, we highlight the work of Bronwen Cunningham, a Fredericton woman who last month was posthumously awarded the New Brunswick Human Rights Award.
We also visit Fredericton High School for the grand opening of a new outdoor classroom; and, bring you more coverage of the Writers of the Realm literary festival from guest reporter Micrielle Manga.
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