This site is a listing of Folk, Blues, and Jazz related shows that are aired primarily on campus and community radio stations in Canada. CBC, commercial, international, and Internet stations are included as people send me information.
If you are a musician or label, or if you just want to check out a wide range of Folk, Roots, Bluegrass, Country, Blues, and Jazz shows and everything in between, this is the list for you! It's easy to tune in to your local station, but most stations also stream their programming online. Some have podcasts, too. All the station links and program times are provided wherever possible!
The database is presented as Google spreadsheets that are broken down by province on each province page (there are separate pages for international/internet-only and a page for music/radio links). If you are on a mobile device or cannot see the menu to the left, please see the menu icon at the top left of the page.
Information is provided by stations, programmers, service providers, and fans. I check all program schedules (available on most station sites), websites, and emails when I can. Feel free to send updates and feedback to me at melissa.kaestner[at]gmail.com.
Je m’excuse à l’avance auprès des francophones, puisque la liste est en anglais seulement, pour l’instant du moins.
There is no charge for this service or information, and you are welcome to use and share the database for contacting radio stations and programmers regarding your music/artists or other industry-related matters. But if you are sharing or publishing the list, it would be great if you could include the link to this site.
Updates are included on each relevant page as well as listed below.
May 22, 2018: This list was last sent to the Maplepost email list on January 14, 2018. Since then, the following has changed:
Musicians and labels: Stations generally want your music, whether you are an established or emerging artist. And make sure your local station knows about you and has your material. These stations tend to love and promote all things local!
A note from some campus and community radio music directors (other music directors and programmers may have different opinions and approaches):
Charting: Campus and community stations report to a variety of charts and publications. The main publication for the Canadian campus and community radio sector is !earshot Magazine.