Radio for the Arts

91X is truly a different kind of radio station. While mainstream stations usually have a continuous offering of the same type of programming 24/7, 91X has a tremendous variety of programs. This is best demonstrated with the wide range of specialty music, arts-related and information programming heard each week. Here's a rundown of the almost 30 hours per week of this "real" alternative programming:

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RADIO TO REMEMBER


SATURDAY MORNINGS 7:00AM-12:00PM

91X is the only local station to produce programming aimed at the large 50+ population in the Quinte area. From Big Bands to the hits of the 50's and 60's it's all on Saturday mornings at 91.3FM.

The morning starts off with "Time of Your Life" at 7:00am, a two-hour program of music from the big band/swing era along with popular music from the 30's to the 60's. It's blended with information on local happenings, weather, as well as human interest stories and humourous anecdotes.

Andy Sparling"Big Band Saturday" follows at 9:00am. Host Andy Sparling, a local broadcaster who's also an accomplished musician and member of a number of local bands, brings you an hour of the greatest big band and swing sounds of all time. Plus, information on the personalities who made these musical memories.

John Henderson"Journey" at 10:00am is hosted by well-known local broadcaster John Henderson. He features an eclectic mix of tunes ranging anywhere from the 30's to the 60's along with a number of interesting and entertaining features.

Bill Huffman"Remember When" rounds out the morning at 11:00am. Bill Huffman undoubtedly has the largest record collection of 50's and 60's (and beyond) music in the area and each week he share some of his gems with you. Each show has a theme, be it a particular year, artist, era or style of music. Bill also has the stories behind the music that changed the face of entertainment forever.

COMEDY: "Canadian Comedy Cafe" & "Brit.com"
FletchSUNDAYS 7:00PM
Join host Fletch for "Canadian Comedy Cafe" or "Brit.com" and its new day and time! It's a hilarious half-hour show of Canuck or Brit homour. MORE

CLASSICAL: "Musicale"

Linda MintyMONDAYS 10:00PM-MID

Host Linda Minty is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario (London) where she received an Honours Bachelor degree in Music History, and studied cello with Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi.

Linda's playing career has included the Brantford, North Bay and North York Symphony Orchestras, as well as the Oshawa-Durham Symphony Orchestra. She is now the principal Cellist with the Quinte Symphony, based in Belleville.

Linda is the owner of MusiQuinte Teaching Studio where she gives private and group instruction in cello, violin, piano, music history and theory to students of all ages. She is consulting with and assisting the Arts Department of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board. Linda gives seminars, demonstrations and in-class assistance to music teachers and students at the elementary level.

Linda is involved with playing for community theatre, with various chamber ensembles at weddings and corporate functions and more recently as "Celleste" - which is music for solo cello.

Linda is pleased to share her time and research talents as the host of "Musicale", a programme of classical music each Monday night.


FOLK: "Sunday Coffee House"
Greg SchatzmannSUNDAYS 10:00-11:00AM & 10:00-11:00PM
For the past 12 years, "Sunday Coffee House", with host Greg Schatzmann, has been playing contemporary folk music from some of the most talented singer-songwriters this country, and others, have produced. Largely ignored by the mainstream media, today's folk music is one of the best kept secrets, encompassing a wonderful blend of acoustic, Celtic and roots. Other styles from genres including bluegrass, east-coast fiddling and even the blues often find their way into the blend. Don't miss a musically enriching experience! Sundays at 10:00am, repeated at 10:00pm.