Ruby Slippers Dec 20 2019 Christmas Xtravaganza!

Hey hey everybody!

Deck them halls!  Trim them trees! Ho ho ho and a bottle of rum!

(What do you expect from a "pirate" radio station)**

So here you go, the annual Xmas Xtravaganza, complete with old favs, new bits and a set in the middle of brand new non seasonal tracks. (That's my gift to you! Merry merry!)

Ready? Set? Grab your eggnog and let 'er rip.

Present Face ... Garfunkel and Oakes
Fairytale of New York ...  Dollyrots
It's Christmas Time ... Karizmatik *
On This Christmas Eve ... Dream Aria *
I Believe in Father Christmas ... Emerson Lake and Palmer
Song for a Winter's Night (Gordon Lightfoot cover) ... Sarah McLachan *
Frank the Christmas Turkey ... Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours
Rock and Roll Christmas ... George Thorogood and the Destroyers
All I Want For Christmas is You ... The Dollyrots (yes I know, twice in the list but totally worth it)
You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch ... The Misfits

Now for the gift.  New tracks, all Canadian

Rogue Wave ... Rock Despot *
Distractions ... The Orange Kyte *
Court and Jury ... Elephant Stone *

Back to the Yo ho ho (oops)

Common Cold ... Hawksley Workman *
A Ukulele for Christmas ... Ukulele Lee *
The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot ... Nat King Cole
Last Christmas ... The Nursery * (you've now been WHAMed)
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ... James Kasper *
Mele Kalikimaka ... Mina
White Christmas ... Jingle Cats!

Overdid it. Sigh.
Best wishes for a loving and peaceful holiday season.
Thanks for listening.

* Cancon
**Not technically a pirate station. We have a license and everything but I suspect there are pirates on the station. Just saying.

Dreaming in Stereo Friday December 21 2019 6-7 pm

Hey hey everybody!

Are you superstitious?  Maybe a little?
Another Friday the 13th show with a little bit of the macabre.
Cross your fingers and let's go.

Spooky ... The Vampire Bats *
Superstition ... Stevie Wonder
Personal Jesus ... Rae Billing *
Fade Away ... The Rickaneers *
Late July (Audiotree live version) ... Shakey Graves (listener request)
Stuck in a Maze ... The Radiation Flowers *
Close To Nature ... Rational Youth *
Emergency (Anodos Kathodos) ... The Soles *
Lovers Interred ... Ask For Joy
The Dream ... The Birthday Massacre *
In Shadows ... Something Mechanical *
Lament ... Radio Caroline *
Breaking Hearts ... Rah Rah *
Rhythm and Bones ... Radio Free Universe *
Distant Dreams ... Blue Foundation
'Dreamless ... Bloodhounds On My Trail
You Can Dance ... Rae Spoon *

Thanks for listening.
Next week the Holiday Spectacular!

*Cancon

Ruby Slippers December 6 2019 7-8 pm

Hey hey everybody!

The countdown to Christmas and holidays is upon us!

But never fear, no ho ho ho tracks...yet.

A nostalgic look back though....

iBelieve ... Septembryo *
Mr Brightside ... The Killers (yes, you read that right)
Retrograde ... Sexy Mathematics *
Cheap and Cheerful (Fake Blood remix) ... The Kills
Coal Creek March ... The Strawbs
Stab at Matter ... Bruce Cockburn *
Planet Love ... Lee Harvey Osmond*
Telephone ... King Creep *
The Comet ... Poppy Seed and the Love Explosion *
After You Came ... The Moody Blues
Already Dead .... Something Something Sound System
Swords from Driftwood ... Blue Sky Black Death
Last Word ... The Bloody Hell *
Da Doo Ron Ron/I Wanna Be Sedated ... The Dollyrots

Thanks for listening

*Cancon

Ruby Slippers November 29 2019 7-8 pm

Hey hey everybody,

Ya know? I really never know how this show will sound until the entire playlist is set and run through for the first time.  I confess to loving each and every one of them and hope you feel the same way.

So here is the latest creation. Thanks for listening.

(You Will Set) The World On Fire ... David Bowie
Outstanding ... Terouz * (new)
Tonight ... The Go-Go's
Home By The Sea ... Genesis
Bullets ... Zinnia *
Rolling ... Ummagma *
Peaceful Ghosts ... Mappe Of *
Modal Consequence ... Dispel (new)
Heart Shaped Ashes ... Celestial Ruin *
1x1 ... All Them Witches
Gaslighter ... Download *
Good Drugs ... Brat Kings *
Louder Than Hell ... Mono Inc



*Cancon

Ruby Slippers November 22 2019 7-8 pm

Hey hey everybody

First of all thanks for all the support and love during our membership drive last week! If you didn't have a chance to donate and would love to, you can do so using a secure server at
www.ciut.fm  Just tap the DONATE button and follow the prompts.

Now onto the show!

Caribbean Raider ... Grand Baton
You Won't Break Me ... Sven Gali *
The Perfect Storm ... Dream Aria * (special track) Video available on YouTube (WARNING, some may find the imagery disturbing)
Love Is A Season ... Phono D'Enfant *
Breakfast and Tea ... Ghost Cousin *
Fire Walk With Me ... The Box Tiger *
Jolly (Ummagma remix) ... Bloodhounds on My Trail *
Fire It Up ... Gowan *
Ancient Kids ... Bravestation *
Medicine ... Broken Bells
Criminals ... The Blue Stones *
My Arms ... Bloodgroup
Havoc ... Secession


Thanks for listening!

*Cancon

Ruby Slippers Radio November 15 2019 Membership Show 7-8 pm

Hey hey everybody,

It's the membership drive show and boy oh boy do we have loads of great music! Also prizes to be won during this show (awesome music-centric books), guests in studio, and for those helping, there will be cake.

Here is a proposed list but things will change dependent on the number of calls and stuff.

Starshine ... Stevie Nicks (does anyone else go down rabbit holes like this?)
Environmental Blues ... Christian and the Sinners *
Devil In Disguise ... Autumn Kings *
Chickenwolf ... Corndogs*
She Said She Said ... Harmony on Mars *
Mexican Radio ... Wall of Voodoo  (story behind this)
Keep You ... The Black Fever *
Gentle One ... Jordan Paul *
You're Not Standing ... Glassreel*

Please keep the spirit of independent radio alive! Donate today!

Thanks for listening.

*Cancon

Ruby Slippers November 8 2019 7-8 pm

Hey hey everybody!

Next week is Indie Week and our membership drive.
So... seeing as Nov. 15 will be full of talk and membership stuff, here is the Indie sampler I do each year. Of course, one hour cannot come close to showcasing the wide range of talent in the city during the event. This is just a taste.
Go to www.indieweek.com for a complete schedule and list of all the amazing talent.

Now, on with the list.

Lighten Up ... Neon Bloom *
Spreading Fear ... Pterodactyl Problems *
More Than Friends ... Secret Broadcast *
RoboFunk ... Unidentified Funk Object *
Wasting Time ... Pink Leather Jackets * (new track)
Mind Your Manors ... The Bandicoots *
Tell Me ... Grown Up Avenger Stuff
Nightswimming ... Glass Mansions
What You Do To Me ... Tribe Royal *
Come On And Love Me ... Young Doctors in Love *
Night Moon ... Jordan Paul *
Run Calm ... Tree Museum *
Chemtrails ... Neon Thrush *
Karmic Lemonade ... Velvet Starlings

Thanks for listening

*Cancon