CJTR is a radio station and non-profit arts and culture organization.
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Mailing address:
Radius Communications Inc.
P.O. Box 334 Station Main
Regina, SK S4P 3A1. Canada
Telephone: 306.525.7274
Email: radius@cjtr.ca
Plain A.I.R. (March 2021): People of the Sun
This March, the Plain A.I.R. artist-in-residence is local super group People of the Sun! People of the Sun is all about co-creating, co-llaboration, co-ol music. In our residency, governed by names drawn from a hat, all eight of us will have the chance to interview a member of our band, and in turn be interviewed. Listeners will get to know us and dig into the sounds that inspire the band.
Tune in every Saturday in March from 3-4pm to listen or head over at http://CJTR.ca after the broadcast for the show archive.β£
How to Listen:β£
- 91.3FM on the dial in the Regina areaβ£
- Via on-line streaming over at http://cjtr.ca
- Via our free, downloadable CJTR app (available in app stores)β£
- Via the free RadioPlayerCanada app or TuneIn Radio app (available in app stores, search for CJTR)β£
- TV Channel 806 on the Sasktel Max Systemβ£
- TV Channel 700 on the Access Communications digital serviceβ£
- After the broadcast, on the Plain A.I.R page on CJTRβ£
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ABOUT PEOPLE OF THE SUN: People of the Sun, is an 8-piece Hip-Hop/R&B band comprising four vocalists and a four-man rhythm section. The vocalsβ section of the band includes industry veteran and community leader, Info Red, an Indigenous MC; Pakistani-born MC and producer, Origin of Spin; as well as Nigerian born singer/songwriters, Nini Jegz and ADEOLUWA. Completing the bandβs sound is the rhythm section, consisting of keyboardist Ethan Reoch; drummer Cyprian Henry; bass player Rob Lane; and guitarist Erik Mehlsen. Although the bandmates all come from a plethora of cultural and musical backgrounds, they have been able to create a unique sound that blends their various identities in a cohesive sound. The band, signed to Sharp 5 Records, released their first EP βThe Last Day of Summerβ in November of 2020. Since then, the band achieved national press attention, being featured in Exclaim! Magazine, and CBCβs Strombo Show. β£
ABOUT PLAIN A.I.R.: What happens when radio is considered a creative space similar to a laboratory, studio or venue, supporting expression and experimentation?β£
Plain A.I.R is an artist-in-residence radio program that airs on 91.3FM CJTR, Reginaβs community radio station. Each month the program features a different local artist, DJ, musician, band or community member as a guest host who programs a monthβs worth of live, weekly radio shows. The program airs Saturday afternoons from 3-4pm.
Earshot Digital Distribution System
Attention local musicians! Have you heard of the Earshot Digital Distribution System?
Itβs a music distribution system set up for campus and community radio stations across Canada. Save money on shipping albums, and save time by uploading your music to one place for stations from coast-to-coast to access.
Sign up for earshot distro at earshot-distro.ca and get your music accessed by radio stations from St. Johnβs to Vancouver Island, and everywhere in between.
And, right now,Β SaskMusic Members can get a $300 upload credit! Thatβs 6 albums for FREE! Contact info@saskmusic.org to get your discount code. This offer expires March 21, 2021. Not a SaskMusic Member? Register today at saskmusic.org/join
Supported by Community Radio in Saskatchewan; CFCR in Saskatoon andΒ 91.3 FM CJTR in Regina!
PLAIN A.I.R. (FEBRUARY 2021): STORYTELLING MONTH
This February, the Plain A.I.R. artist-in-residence program celebrates Storytelling Month. Co-hosts Dale Mac and Annie Brass have gathered recordings of eldersβ wisdom in order to preserve and share stories at a time when older folks are especially at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is more important than ever that we safeguard Indigenous knowledge.β£
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Tune in every Saturday in February from 3-4pm to listen or head over at http://CJTR.ca after the broadcast for the show archive.β£
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How to Listen:β£
Β· 91.3FM on the dial in the Regina areaβ£
Β· Via on-line streaming over at http://cjtr.ca
Β· Via our free, downloadable CJTR app (available in app stores)β£
Β· Via the free RadioPlayerCanada app or TuneIn Radio app (available in app stores, search for CJTR)β£
Β· TV Channel 806 on the Sasktel Max Systemβ£
Β· TV Channel 700 on the Access Communications digital serviceβ£
Β· After the broadcast, on the Plain A.I.R page on CJTRβ£
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ABOUT DALE: Dale Mac Music (McArthur) is an Indigenous songwriter and Blues/Roots/Rock guitarist from the White Bear First Nation and based in Regina, Sask.β£
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ABOUT ANNIE: Annie Brass, also known as Brainyass, Is a standup comic hailing from Regina Saskatchewan. Brainyass began comedy in 2003, with performances from local venues, National Television and onto the World Stage! Her Comedy is a mixture of storytelling and sarcasm often commenting on her lifeβs adventures & episodes. Find her on Instagram & Facebook @Brainyassβ£
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ABOUT PLAIN A.I.R.: What happens when radio is considered a creative space similar to a laboratory, studio or venue, supporting expression and experimentation?β£
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Plain A.I.R is an artist-in-residence radio program that airs on 91.3FM CJTR, Reginaβs community radio station. Each month the program features a different local artist, DJ, musician, band or community member as a guest host who programs a monthβs worth of live, weekly radio shows. The program airs Saturday afternoons from 3-4pm.
SHOW APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
SHOW APPLICATIONS NOW OPENΒ
We are Reginaβs voice. We provide diverse and unique programming created and delivered by volunteers for this great city. Weβre tuned in to the community!
91.3FM CJTR, Regina Community Radio is now accepting new program and podcast applications. The submission deadline is Friday, February 19, 2021, at midnight.
The CJTR Programming Committee is especially interested in show ideas that explore the diverse perspectives and identities of our local people, programs produced in languages other than English and French, creative approaches to audio production and broadcasting, and under-heard specialty music.
Due to the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are only accepting applications from those who are able to produce remotely (off-site/at home) until further notice.
Visit cjtr.ca/volunteer to read the full submission guidelines.
The Programming Committee will notify applicants of their application results within three weeks of the submission deadline. The Programming Committee selects programs according to broadcast schedule needs, licencse compliance, programming quality, and service to the community.
Announcing the Winners of CJTR’s Volunteer Awards
ANNOUNCING CJTRβS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2020 WINNERβ¦Ben Valiaho!
Many of our listeners will know Benβs name already, and for good reason, as he has been with the station since 2004 (!) and currently hosts the longest running morning program, Wake and Break! Heβs been involved with the station in many ways, including sitting on the Board of Directors for eight years (2013 to 2020) in various capacities including President. Ben has always been a huge supporter of the station on the air, as well as in the community. Congrats Ben, this is well deserved! He shared some words of thanks:
βCJTR Regina Community Radio has played a large part in the development of who I am as a person over the many years and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to have connected up with such a good cause! The people I have meet, the friends I have developed, the events I’ve taken part in, the career path it influenced, my goodness the music I have discovered, and the community-mindedness that I hold so dear, major thanks to CJTR and here is to many more years of being tuned in to the community. “
ABOUT BEN: Ben grew up working within the Regina music community and is excited to keep supporting the wonderful community in his varied roles within the city. Ben first got his start working in the music industry as producer and volunteer host at 91.3FM CJTR Regina Community Radio over fifteen years ago, and still hosts radio shows at CJTR to this day. Ben has been a turntablist for over ten years, including running a 5+ year monthly DJ night ‘2 Beats & A Hat’ in Regina, some video game twitch streaming, old skool Games Workshop fan as well as DJing a number of events in and around Regina. Ben currently works at SaskMusic in their Regina office supporting Saskatchewan artists within the province and beyond.
ANNOUNCING CJTRβS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2020β¦Janielle Ogilvie!
During a very difficult pandemic year, Janielle Ogilvie ensured the success of three major projects:
- The development and execution of the new on-demand listening website cjtr.ca
- The emergency Membership Drive with lawn/window signs
- The rebranding of CJTRβs visual identity
Janielle brought both her expertise and enthusiasm to these time-sensitive projects which guaranteed the relevancy and capacity of our non-profit for years to come. Her work helped keep this station on the air and tuned in to the community.
ABOUT JANIELLE: Janielle Ogilvie is a graphic designer from Regina, SK with a strong passion for music and art. Janielle evidently applies her passions towards her work, and is dedicated to making a positive impact within the community. She is SHAβs newest Biomedical Media Technician, CJTRβs Chair of CJTRβs Branding committee, and a former long-term member of Long & McQuade Musical Instruments.
THE CJTR HOLIDAY COOKBOOK 2020
Seasonβs Greetings: Happy Diwali, Shab-e Yalda, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, Yule, New Year’s, and more! The year 2020 has been a year like no other and we wish everyone a safe and peaceful winter ahead.
Since we are unable to safely gather with CJTR members this holiday season, we have created a free download of the first ever CJTR Holiday Cookbook! Available as a PDF those members can either print or view on their devices; this community project is both a COOKBOOK and a COLOURING BOOK.
Regina Community Radio hosts, staff, volunteers and board members contributed recipes and the digital book was designed by Jaecy Bells featuring drawings by Paul Dechene of the Queen City Improvement Bureau. This is a gift for our CJTR members who keep us “tuned in to the communityβ.
Members, you can find your link to the cookbook in βThe Radiusβ members-only newsletter that was sent December 17, 2020!
To become a member and to receive access to the cookbook, please visit this page to buy or renew your CJTR membership.
Plain A.I.R. (December): The Graveyard Tapes
The Plain A.I.R. artist-in-residence this month is The Graveyard Tapes, a radio drama about Finn Valentine, private investigator and part-time magician. He’ll take care of the thing going bump in the night… for a price. Or maybe just a pint. The series is produced by CJTRβs ‘Just Drawn That Way‘ comic book radio show podcast!
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Tune in every Saturday in December from 3-4pm to listen to the radio drama or over at CJTR.ca after the broadcast!
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How to Listen:
β’ 91.3FM on the dial in the Regina area
β’ On the Plain A.I.R page on CJTR: https://cjtr.ca/plain-air/
β’ Via our free, downloadable CJTR app (ava ilable in app stores)
β’ Via the free RadioPlayerCanada app or TuneIn Radio app (available in app stores, search for CJTR)
β’ Via on-line streaming
β’ TV Channel 806 on the Sasktel Max System
β’ TV Channel 700 on the Access Communications digital service
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ABOUT PLAIN A.I.R.: What happens when radio is considered a creative space similar to a laboratory, studio or venue, supporting expression and experimentation?
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Plain A.I.R.is an artist-in-residence radio program that airs on 91.3FM CJTR, Reginaβs community radio station. Each month the program features a different local artist, DJ, musician, band or community member as a guest host who programs a monthβs worth of live, weekly radio shows. The program airs Saturday afternoons from 3-4pm between January and June (Season 1) and September and December (Season 2) in 2020.
Got It Covered: Saskatchewan Artists Cover Saskatchewan Songs Vol. 3
91.3FM CJTR, Regina Community Radio and CFCR 90.5FM, Saskatoon Community Radio are pleased to announce the music compilation Got It Covered: Saskatchewan Artists Cover Saskatchewan Songs Vol. 3, sponsored by SaskMusic, Long & McQuade, RAIS (Recording Arts Institute of Saskatoon), and SoulSound Studio. The compilation features 10 songs by Saskatchewan bands covering other Saskatchewan bands, and is available now!
GET THE COMPILATION ON BANDCAMP
TRACK LISTING
1. Megan Nash & The Best Of Intentions:
βPrairie Girlβ (by Rah Rah)
2. The Whiskey Jerks:
βSun Goes Downβ (by Johnny Grit)
3. The Moon Runners:
βIn Your Headβ (by Bears In Hazenmore)
4. MechaDroid:
βI Believe Youβ (by Rosie & The Riveters)
5. The Sex Geckos:
βWorld Of Sh*tβ (by The Switching Yard)
6. Ariel & Sean:
βEarly To The Partyβ (by Andy Shauf)
7. Bears In Hazenmore:
βRepeat Affectionsβ (by Denise Valle)
8. The North Sound:
βLavender And Leatherβ (by Megan Nash)
9. Corey Dahlen (ft Clayton Linthicum & Greg Reese):
βDemocracyβ (by Rey Dahlen)
10. Dale Mac (ft Meghan Bowman) :
βPulsing Coloursβ (by Ryan Hicks)
The compilation is a partnership between Regina Community Radio and Saskatoon Community Radio, and a fundraiser for both stations. CJTR and CFCR are grateful that the music community has generously stepped forward with their energy and talent in support of Saskatchewan-made Community Radio during these difficult times.
The album features a wide array of genres, from rock to folk; from soul-pop to country. Cover songs include artists covering their contemporaries (Megan Nash & The Best Of Intentions covering Rah Rah; The Sex Geckos covering The Switching Yard), artists crossing genres (Ariel & Sean making Andy Shaufβs βEarly To The Partyβ into a soul-pop toe-tapper; MechaDroid putting a fuzzy alt-rock spin on Rosie & The Rivetersβ βI Believe Youβ), and even a son covering his dadβs song from the late 1960s (Corey Dahlen covering Rey Dahlenβs βDemocracyβ).
βThis project has really solidified the relationship between CJTR and CFCR. Weβre so happy to be part of it, and excited to share it with everyone.β – CFCR Program Director Jay Allen.
βWe feel so grateful for the resource-sharing and support weβve exchanged between the two stations, as well as the generosity of the musicians and bands involved with this fun project.β – CJTR Executive Director Amber Goodwyn
After CJTR launched the first volume of the Saskatchewan cover songs compilation in 2016 to great success, CFCR joined in to further broaden the scope of the audience & bands involved. The project sought submissions in early 2018 and received almost 50 applications from a wide range of Saskatchewan musicians, which were whittled down to 16 selections. Because of various constraints due to the COVID pandemic, the 2020 compilation features 10 bands who frequently collaborate with the two stations. In more stable times, the two stations plan to return to a submissions-based intake process.
BandCamp Links:
CJTR – https://cjtr.bandcamp.com/
CFCR – https://cfcr.bandcamp.com/
For further information, please contact:
Amber Goodwyn (CJTR Executive Director) – 306-525-7274 – agoodwyn@cjtr.ca
Jay Allen (CFCR Program Director) – 306-664-6678 – pd@cfcr.ca
Plain A.I.R. (November): The Garden
The Plain A.I.R. (November 2020) artist-in-residence is V, presenting a special listener-interactive storytelling experience called The Garden; details below. Tune in every Saturday in November from 3-4pm to listen and as well as the Plain A.I.R. page for the broadcast archive!
βA good definition of art, it seems to me, might be the science of making meaning-making tools.β Garth Greenwell, for Harperβs Magazine
THE GARDEN is a malleable fiction told over four parts. told through the frame of a STUDENT-TRAVELLER documenting their journey as they pass through a strange realm full of powerful mystery, it is a piece of storytelling conceived to experiment with the bonds that tether artist and audience together. it also stands as an exploration into unconventional ways of connecting with one another during these times of extreme isolation and mass psychological distress.
listeners are positioned as a DIVINE COLLECTIVE- a great, intangible entity that is, by virtue of the fictionβs transmission, able to observe the STUDENT-TRAVELLER as they document their progress for their unseen beloved. Those who observe the journey as it airs will be presented with the opportunity to influence the direction of the STUDENT and the nature of what they encounter.
THE STORY SO FAR – MALLEABLE FICTION
The Garden – Part 1:
intro / outro music: ‘may avalon heal you’ by witchknifeΒ
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR THE DIVINE COLLECTIVE:
- listen to the storyβs broadcast (on the airwaves at 91.3FM or via the CJTR website) during November 2020. each part will close with the STUDENT-TRAVELLER actively seeking guidance as they contemplate the next phase of their journey.
- an accompanying social media post will be made availableΒ across different platforms as each part airs, as well as an email address that can be messaged.Β the address and the posts will serve as temporary portals through which the DIVINE COLLECTIVE may influence the story. posts & messagesΒ will be observed for 48 hours after each broadcast, and the overall result from the collective input (reactions, comments, messages, etc) will be integrated into the next installment of the story.
- there will be multiple iterations of each post as they are shared by several accounts across different platforms.
- Individuals engaging as part of the collective may interact with as many or as few of the portals as they wish, and are encouraged to respond to the STUDENT as literally or as abstractly as they see fit. the accounts and addresses that will be monitored for input from the divine collective is as follows: @thegarden.cjtr on instagram and @thegarden_cjtr twitterΒ Β and via thegarden.cjtr@gmail.com
- discriminatory, disrespectful, or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated. This explicitly includes (but is not limited to) racism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, fatphobia and anti-disability prejudice.
- input from the DIVINE COLLECTIVE will be integrated as faithfully as possible each week, with the understanding that there will be a certain element of open-endedness to the storytelling process.
- this piece was created with experimentation in mind, not βgoodnessβ or βsuccessβ as such. please be reminded that the opportunity for failure remains actively present throughout the process and to extend kindness and understanding when possible as the story is collectively brought to bear.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
V is the progeny of colonizers. they are an undefined artist, sprung from what is known as treaty 4 land. they use art as a survival mechanism to pursue expression, connection, pleasure, and freedom in the face of crushing systemic despair.
π π What happens when radio is considered a creative space similar to a laboratory, studio or venue, supporting expression and experimentation?
π π π Plain A.I.R.is an artist-in-residence radio program that airs on 91.3FM CJTR, Reginaβs community radio station. Each month the program features a different local artist, DJ, musician, band or community member as a guest host who programs a monthβs worth of live, weekly radio shows. The program airs Saturday afternoons from 3-4pm between January and June (Season 1) and September and December (Season 2) in 2020.
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