HFVS Back to School Episode (Radio Show/Podcast)

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Back to School Episode

Saturday from 9-10am
Original Broadcast: August 20th, 2008
WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio
Northampton, MA


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PLAYLIST

  • Imagination Movers – “First Day of School” [Juice Box Heroes]
  • Ernie & Neal – “Pre-School Punk” [Rock the House]
  • Milkshake – “School” [Bottle of Sunshine]
  • Adam and the Couch Potatoes – “Go to the Playground” [One Size Fits All]
  • Station Id: Princess Katie & Racer Steve [www.princessracer.com]
  • Chuck Berry – “School Day” [His Best, Volume I]
  • Daddy A Go-Go – “School Bus Driver” [Rock of All Ages]
  • Rocknocerous – “School Bus” [Dark Side of the Moon Bounce]
  • Ernie & Neal – “Homework Blues” [Rock the House]
  • Tom Paxton – “What Did You Learn in School Today?” [Best of Tom Paxton]
  • Station Id: Steve Weeks [www.steveweeksmusic.com]
  • Bill Harley – “The Teacher’s Lounge” [The Teacher's Lounge]
  • Station Id: The Harmonica Pocket [www.harmonicapocket.com]
  • Barenaked Ladies – “Crazy ABCs” [Snacktime]
  • Little Monster Records – “ABC” [Soulville]
  • The Terrible Twos – “Consonants” [Jerzy the Giant]

Songs from South Africa this Saturday on the Hilltown Family Variety Show

Grenadilla’s Debbie Lan plays
‘Songs from South Africa’
on the Hilltown Family Variety Show this weekend.

Winner of a Parents Choice Gold Award, Grenadilla brings the sunny sounds of Cape Town to their music. Tune in on your FM dial, or listen live via streaming audio at http://www.valleyfreeradio.org.

The Hilltown Family Variety Show presents Guest DJ Debbie Lan, from the award winning band Grenadilla, (pronounced “gren-a-dill-a”, the South African name for passion fruit) this Saturday, May 19th from 9-10am on Northampton radio station 103.3FM WXOJ-LP  (Valley Free Radio), and may also be heard online on the Hilltown Family Variety Show podcast immediately following the broadcast.  Having grown up in Cape Town South Africa, Debbie will share some of her favorite songs from South Africa, as well as songs from Grenadilla’s newest CD, Can’t Wait, winner of a Parents Choice Gold Award.

After the birth of her daughter in 2000, Debbie started writing the songs that were floating around in her head, and in 2009 Grenadilla was born. The core band members are Debbie on piano and lead vocals, Jodi Palinkas and Leah Glennon on vocals and pennywhistles, AnneMarie Callan, Natasha Williams and Brittany Sacash on vocals. Grenadilla’s music is layered voices with Kwela flavored rhythms,
 a touch of Cape Town jive and a hint of the blues. It features instruments traditional to the street music of Cape Town such as pennywhistles and saxophones, as well as the piano, drums and percussion, guitars, the bass, organs, a melodica and a balafon.

Perhaps growing up in apartheid South Africa surrounded by a vibrant musical culture set the stage for this music and the underlying themes of unity, diversity, community and tolerance. With a passion for kwela music and layered, lush vocals, Debbie colors her songs with the sounds and rhythms of the street music of her childhood, a worldly fusion of voices, percussion, pennywhistles and Debbie’s signature piano style. Her lyrics are a powerful celebration of life, friendship, connection and joyfulness and a reflection of the possibilities of love and growth that surround us everyday.

Music to Move to this Saturday on the Hilltown Family Variety Show

Sukey Molloy Brings Music to Move to
to the Hilltown Family Variety Show this Weekend!

Tune in on your FM dial, or listen live via streaming audio at http://www.valleyfreeradio.org.

With NAPPA, Children’s Music Web, Preferred Choice, and Mom’s Choice Awards proudly in hand, children’s singer/songwriter Sukey Molloy is delighted to be a Guest DJ for a special “Music to Move To” radio broadcast of Hilltown Family Variety Show on Northampton radio station WXOJ-LP  (Valley Free Radio) on Saturday, April 28 at  9:00 a.m. and Sunday, April 29 at 7:00 a.m. and may also be heard online on the Hilltown Family Variety Show podcast immediately following the airing on Saturday.

As a developmental movement educator, former professional modern dancer, and creator of three children’s CDs and the Sukey’s Circle DVD series for children,  Sukey Molloy specializes in music and movement styles the whole family can enjoy.  Her Hilltown Family Variety Show segment will offer an hour of fun songs to move to, along with tidbits on the benefits of movement alternatives in daily family living.  A wide range of songs from the U.S., the Caribbean, France, and Africa, along with four of Sukey’s own songs, will get listeners up and moving along!  Featured in Sukey’s segment will be musical selections by Tom Chapin, Brent Holmes, Dr. W.K. Amoaku, Dan Zanes, Alain Schneider, Jeffrey Friedberg, Coalishun, and Laurie Berkner, along with Sukey’s own “Jump Down Turn Around,” “Action Chant,” “Raindrops,” and “If I Had Hands.”  Sukey Molloy will also read her original tale, “The Story  of Little Flame in the Arctic.”

Sukey Molloy notes, “I thoroughly enjoyed putting this radio show together!  I’m very energized by the show’s ‘Music to Move To’ theme, and I’m eager to share all the songs and movement tidbits that will be aired. I’m also excited to read aloud, for the very first time, “The Story of Little Flame in the Arctic.”  It is based on my “Little Flame in the Arctic” song and features the melody throughout, with many special sound effects and a visit from the Great Arctic Wind.  Be sure to tune in!” 

ABOUT SUKEY MOLLOY

Trained as a professional modern dancer in New York City, Sukey Molloy performed and toured as a member of the Solomon’s Company/Dance and went on to study developmental movement with former Olympian, Garland O’Quinn, Ph.D., and infant development at the School for Body Mind Centering with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen.  Sukey began designing and teaching music and movement programs in 1985 and, in 2005, launched her own Nyack, NY-based PlayMove&Sing, Inc. program of “Mommy & Me” and pre-K classes and teacher training workshops.  By 2007, Sukey had created the Sukey Molloy (Circle Song) Show, charming young audiences in live appearances with programs filled with musical storytelling, stuffed felt characters, and fun, interactive songs.   Coming next from Sukey Molloy, in fall 2012, will be a new lullaby album, I Am Sleepy!

Carole Demas of WPIX-TV’s beloved program, The Magic Garden, praised Sukey Molloy as “soothing and patient, assuring to parents about the welfare and education of the very young.” School Library Journal lauded Sukey for “striking the right balance of simplicity, bright graphics, and repetition” and described her DVDs as “a wonderful story time resource.”  Sukey’s award-winning body of work includes the CDs Circle Songs! with Sukey Molloy (2005; Children’s Music Web Award, Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award), I Like to Sing! with Sukey Molloy (2007; NAPPA Honors Award), and two Sukey’s Circle! DVDs (2009 and 2010; NAPPA Honors Award, Moms’ Choice Gold Award, Preferred Choice Award, NAPPA Rising Star Commendation).  Her newest album, I Am Happy!, will be released on April 24, 2012.

Check out Sukey Molloy’s website at www.sukeymolloy.com.

Josh Wachtel of Radio Free Earth Guest DJ Episode: Hilltown Family Variety Show (Podcast/Radio Show)

Josh Wachtel of Radio Free Earth Guest DJ Episode

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Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am
February 26th & 27th, 2011
WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio
Northampton, MA


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PLAYLIST

  • Huey ‘Piano’ Smith – “Don’t You Just Know It” [Rock N' Roll Era: 1958]
  • Harry Nilsson – “Loop De Loop”  [Pussy Cats]
  • David Lindley – “El Rayo-X” [El Rayo-X]
  • The Holy Modal Rounders – “Mr. Spaceman” [The Holy Modal Rounders 1 & 2]
  • Joe Higgs – “Day O”  [Family]
  • The Blazers – “Coco Rayado” [The Puro Blazers]
  • Walt Kelly and the Pogo Singers – “Go Go Pogo” [Songs of the Pogo]
  • The Mills Brothers – “Tiger Rag” [The Mills Brothers: Anthology 1931-1968]
  • Sir Douglas Quintet – “Quarter to Three” [Complete Singles 1964-1966]
  • The Gardenias – “What’s the Matter with Me?” [Shakin' Fit]
  • The Collins Kids – “Hop, Skip and Jump” [Ain't I'm a Dog: 25 More Rockabilly Rave-Ups]
  • Michelle Shocked – “The Ballad of Patcheye and Meg” [The Texas Campfire Tapes]
  • Lonnie Donegan – “Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor?” [Rock Island Line - The Singles Anthology 1955-1967]
  • Merle Travis – “When My Baby Doubletalks to Me” [Country Swing Billies, Vol. 3]
  • Louis Jordan – “Beans and Cornbread” [Louis Jordan And His Tympany Five, Volume #4]
  • Radio Free Earth – “What the Blind Man Saw” [live track]
  • Radio Free Earth – “Guabi Guabi” [Freehand]
  • Herb Jeffries – “I’m a Happy Cowboy” [The Bronze Buckaroo (Rides Again)]

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

Saturday, March 26th at 5pm – Pre-Earth Hour Kids Dance Party at the Cummington Community House. Music by Radio Free Earth, Dance Scores Led by Maureen Shea. Cummington, MA (>$)

Monday, June 20th at TBA – Grasshoppas in the Park Before Dark at the Whately Elementary School Grounds. Partially funded by local Mass Cultural Councils. Whately, MA (FREE)

Monday, June 27th at TBA – Grasshoppas in the Park Before Dark at Pettingill Park. Partially funded by local Mass Cultural Councils. Cummington, MA (FREE)

Thanksgiving 2010 Episode: Hilltown Family Variety Show (Podcast/Radio Show)

Thanksgiving 2010 Episode

Saturday from 9-10am & Sunday from 7-8am
November 20th & 21st, 2010
WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio
Northampton, MA

Featured Video: “That’s How A Pumpkin Grows” from Brian Vogan‘s CD, Little Songs. Video is illustrated by Alberto Cerriteno and animated by Fashionbudda Studio.

GIVEAWAY: We’re giving away 4 DVD’s by artists we’ve featured here on the Hilltown Family Variety Show. Tune in to the radio show or podcast and find out how you can enter to win – and what we’re giving away … you’ll love it!


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PLAYLIST

  • The Missoula Coyote Choir & Friends – “Thanks” [Ask the Planet] Music
  • Ziggy Marley – “Family Time”  [Family Time]]
  • Cab Calloway & His Orchestra – “Everybody Eats When They Come to My House” [Nicky's Jazz for Kids]
  • Dan Zanes – “All Around the Kitchen” [Family Dance]
  • Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could – “Pie” [Here Comes Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could]
  • Baze and His Silly Friends – “My Family” [Toddlerville]
  • Fats Waller – “All That Meat and No Potatoes” [Nicky's Jazz for Kids]
  • Dre Towey – “Mama Make the Mashed Potatoes” [Chester the Dog Unleashed]
  • Percy Mayfield – “Cookin’ in Style”
  • Station ID: Steve Weeks [www.steveweeksmusic.com]
  • Judy Collins – “Cook With Honey” [The Very Best of Judy Collins]
  • Patty Griffin – “Making Pies” [1000 Kisses]
  • Laurie Berkner – “Shortnin’ Bread” [Under a Shady Tree] (aired instead …)
  • Kira Willey – “Making Pie”  [Dance for the Sun]
  • Sweet Honey in the Rock – “Gratitude” [Experience... 1o0]
  • The Chenille Sisters – “Low Gravy” [Haute Chenille: A Retrospective]
  • Keller Williams – “Lucy Lawcy” [Kids]Music
  • Station ID: Steve Weeks [www.steveweeksmusic.com]
  • Laurie Berkner – “(I’m Gonna Eat) On Thanksgiving Day” [Whaddaya Think of That?]
  • Grenadilla – “The Family Song” [Grenadilla]Music
  • The Verve Pipe – “Suppertime” [A Family Album]Music
  • Forest Sun – “Winter Squash Soup” [Just For Fun]Music
  • Johnny Bregar – “Shoo Fly Pie” [Putumayo Kids Presents - Picnic Playground]
  • Bette Midler – “Blueberry Pie” [Every Child Deserves A Lifetime]

HFVS Thanksgiving Episode/Podcast

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HILLTOWN FAMILY VARIETY SHOW
Thanksgiving Episode & Extended Podcast

Saturday from 9-10am
WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio
Northampton, MA

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EXTENDED PODCAST BEGINS

Leaf Peepin’ & Apple Pickin’ Episode on the HFVS (10/03/09)

HILLTOWN FAMILY VARIETY SHOW
10/03/09 PLAYLIST

Saturday from 9-10am
WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio
Northampton, MA

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  • The Beatles Drive – “My Car/The Word/What You’re Doing” [Love ]
  • They Might Be Giants – “Electric Car” [Here Comes Science] Music
  • Meredith Brooks – “Drive the Car” [If I Could Be...]
  • Vintage Sesame Street – “Lost Boy Remembers His Way Home” - Featured Video
  • Laurie Berkner – “Drive My Car” [Under a Shady Tree ]
  • Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck – “Leaves are Falling” [Special Kind of Day]
  • Marais & Miranda – “Why Do Leaves Change Their Color?” [Nature Songs]
  • A Curious Glimpse of Michigan – “An Autumn Day” [A Curious Glimpse of Michigan]
  • Uncle Rock Play – “Outside Today” [Uncle Rock U]
  • Justin Roberts – “Apple Tree” [Great Big Sun]
  • Ellis Paul – “Star Inside the Apple” [The Dragonfly Races]
  • Tom Freund – “Apple from the Tree” [Hug Trees]
  • Vintage PSA: Eat Fruit!
  • Kira Willey – “Making Pie” [Dance for the Sun]
  • The Neilds – “Harvest Table” [Rock All Night]
  • Jim Armenti – “The Great Pumpkin Roll” [The Great Pumpkin Roll]
  • Station Id: The Harmonica Pocket [www.harmonicapocket.com]
  • Steve Songs – “Seasons for Us All” [Morning Till Night]
  • The Sippy Cups – “Snail Song” [Electric Storyland]
  • Laura Doherty – “Hot Dog” [Kids in The City] Music
  • Terri Hendrix – “Car Car” [Celebrate the Difference]
  • Station Id: Steve Weeks [www.steveweeksmusic.com]
  • “Oaikoi (Harvest Ceremony)” [The Long Road To Freedom: An Anthology of Black Music]


Mother’s Day Episode on HFVS (05/09/09)

HILLTOWN FAMILY VARIETY SHOW
Mother’s Day Episode

WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio
Northampton, MA
Saturday mornings from 9-10am

05/09/09 PLAYLIST

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  • The Dream Jam Band – “Nicky Nicky Knock Knock” [The Dream Jam Band]
  • Justin Roberts – “From Scratch” [Pop Fly]
  • Claire Bloom – “Of What Became of the Parents of the 49 Children” [Nonsense Stories and Poems by Edward Lear]
  • The Hipwaders – “Always Mom” [Goodie Bag]Music
  • Tom Paxton – “Ride My Bike” [I've Got a Yo-Yo]
  • Recess Monkey – “Ice Pack” [Field Trip]Music
  • The Bacon Brother & Mickey Hart – “Pots & Pans” [Dog Train]
  • Jetta and the Jellybeans – “Good Pet Mommy” [Tell Me What You Want to Be]Music
  • Station Id: Steve Weeks [www.steveweeksmusic.com]
  • Tomie De Paola – “Strega Nona”
  • Anne Bobby – “Old Mother Hubbard” [A Child's Introduction to Poetry]
  • Laura Freeman – “Mother Hubbard’s Dog” [A Baker's Dozen]
  • Twink – “Grandmother Meets the Wolf” [The Broken Record]
  • AudraRox – “Moms & Dads” [Park Slope Parents]
  • The Dream Jam Band – “Look Around” [The Dream Jam Band]
  • Caspar Babypants – “Bug in the Cuff” [Here I Am!]Music
  • Spiral Up Kids – “Friends” [Spiral Up Kids]Music
  • Paul Simon – “Mother and Child Reunion” [Negotiations and Love Songs 1971-1986]
  • Stevie Wonder – “I Wish” [Songs in the Key of Life]

HFVS Back to School Episode (Radio Show/Podcast)

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Back to School Episode

Saturday from 9-10am
August 20th, 2008
WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio
Northampton, MA


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PLAYLIST

  • Imagination Movers – “First Day of School” [Juice Box Heroes]
  • Ernie & Neal – “Pre-School Punk” [Rock the House]
  • Milkshake – “School” [Bottle of Sunshine]
  • Adam and the Couch Potatoes – “Go to the Playground” [One Size Fits All]
  • Station Id: Princess Katie & Racer Steve [www.princessracer.com]
  • Chuck Berry – “School Day” [His Best, Volume I]
  • Daddy A Go-Go – “School Bus Driver” [Rock of All Ages]
  • Rocknocerous – “School Bus” [Dark Side of the Moon Bounce]
  • Ernie & Neal – “Homework Blues” [Rock the House]
  • Tom Paxton – “What Did You Learn in School Today?” [Best of Tom Paxton]
  • Station Id: Steve Weeks [www.steveweeksmusic.com]
  • Bill Harley – “The Teacher’s Lounge” [The Teacher's Lounge]
  • Station Id: The Harmonica Pocket [www.harmonicapocket.com]
  • Barenaked Ladies – “Crazy ABCs” [Snacktime]
  • Little Monster Records – “ABC” [Soulville] Release
  • The Terrible Twos – “Consonants” [Jerzy the Giant] Release

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