It's Folk Festival Season!
Photos by Tracy Kolenchuk
CKUA takes to the folk festivals for three successive weekends this summer!
July 23-25, CKUA broadcasts live from the Calgary Folk Music Festival at Prince's Island Park. David Ward kicks things off on Friday's Afternoon Edition, followed by a great lineup of shows including The Celtic Show, Wide Cut Country, Natch’l Blues, Folk Routes and a special Live from the Festival broadcast on Sunday afternoon from 2pm-4pm.
The following weekend, on July 31, CKUA takes to the Canmore Civic Centre steps for a Festival Friday celebration and street party. The evening begins with a live Celtic Show from 6pm-8pm, followed by a special one-hour concert with Winnipeg’s mad bluegrassmen, the D Rangers. On Sunday, CKUA broadcasts from the Canmore Folk Festival with Tom Coxworth and Folk Routes from 10am to noon and a special Live from the Festival broadcast from 2pm–4pm.
August 6-8, CKUA is at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival for a full weekend of on-location fun at Gallagher Park . The lineup begins Friday with the Afternoon Edition at 3pm on August 6, and includes live broadcasts of The Celtic Show, Wide Cut Country, Natch’l Blues, Mulligan Stew, Folk Routes and a special Live from the Festival broadcast on Sunday afternoon from 2pm–4pm.
Join CKUA live from the festivals for 2010 - special broadcasts, special moments. Hope to see you there!
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Win the Ultimate Road Trip to Wine Country!
Discover Alberta’s own "Roadtrip" Radio and you could WIN the Ultimate Road Trip to Wine Country.
CKUA host and wine commentator, Terry David Mulligan is your guide to a VIP tour of BC’s wine country.
This ultimate weekend for two take place September 24-26th and includes:
- Accommodation for two at the Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa for 2 nights in a Queen Room, includes breakfast
- VIP winery tours
- Dinner with Terry David Mulligan
- A pre-loaded gas card for $500
- A pre-loaded Visa card for $500 to cover meals and incidentals
Thanks to the Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa and Naramata Bench Wineries
CKUA Opens Its Doors
In celebration of the new Vinyl Library, CKUA opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, June 29th. With more than 1.5 million music tracks, CKUA’s vinyl collection is the creative heart and soul of not only our station but the province of Alberta.
The evening kicked off with a private cocktail reception. Guests included Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel and his wife Lynn, Member of Parliament Laurie Hawn, and Minister Lindsay Blackett. Also among the attendees was NAIT broadcasting student Tyler Daignault, recipient of the John Worthington Hagerman Radio Scholarship. Later the party kicked off CKUA style with Baba spinnin’ his Grooves, and live performances by U22 artists Charlotte and Sarah Command, Tenner Gordon and Painting with Ella.
We want to thank all of you who shared our joy and excitement. For those of you who could not make it, you missed a great party, but at least you have these great photos courtesy of Tracy Kolenchuk.
Missed our open house? Sign up for a FREE hour long tour, July 9-17th.
Blast from the Past
I’m baaaaaaaaaack! My name is Laura Connor (formerly Hussein).
About two years ago, I left my role as the Marketing Coordinator at CKUA to be married overseas and to get to know the world a bit better. I got married in Cyprus in August of 2008 and traveled around for approximately a year. I have visited various parts of Europe, Asia, Middle East and South Pacific regions and spent six months living in Sydney, Australia. I loved learning about new cultures and most especially sampling the food!
Starting June 21st I have taken over for Andra Louie, CKUA’s Marketing Coordinator, while she is away on her maternity leave.
It is great to be back once again! Two years ago I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and most especially the people of CKUA. There truly is no other place like CKUA! This summer, I will be out and about during the various summer festivals, so please come by and say hello.
Another Blast from the Past
I am Terry Kostek and I‘ve landed back in Edmonton after spending a good portion (the wintry parts) of the past couple of years in Mexico. I have had the extreme good fortune to resume the role of Director of Finance at the station and could not be happier. Once you’ve got CKUA in your blood – good luck leaving it behind!
Most recently my travels found me "standing on that corner in Winslow, Arizona," driving whatever portions that are left of the historic Route 66 (don’t forget Winona!) and sitting in on a broadcast from a community radio station in Dixon, New Mexico. There still are a few other places in the world where it’s hand-made radio! Few and far between, but they’re out there.
We’ve got some challenging times ahead of us at CKUA, but I know for sure that our audience always comes through. It’s inspiring, it’s humbling and I am going to do my best to keep those numbers crunching.
