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People Need Music: February 12, 2026

Love is in the air, this week on People Need Music. Host, Tonya Price, fills the airwaves with songs for and about love. Playlist: Arkells – Kiss Cam :: Terra Lightfoot – Cross Border Lovers :: Charlotte Cornfield – Hurts Like Hell :: Jenn Grant – No One’s Gonna Love You (Quite Like I Do)

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Testing For Echo – Episode 93 – My Apologies

For some reason this episode has refused to publish. My apologies. We shall just have to carry on. Take Care, Tim   Episode 93 already?? Wow This is Testing For Echo Episode 93 on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I am always thankful to be your host Tim Scammell. I

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People Need Music: February 5, 2026

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada, and the theme is Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations. Today host, Tonya Price, offers brilliant music from black musicians across generations. Technical support provided by Jeff Richardson! Playlist Julian Taylor – Seeds :: Allison Russell – The Returner :: Aquakultre, Gary Beals, Hailey Smith

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People Need Music: January 29, 2026

Again this week, Jeff Richardson co-hosts with Tonya Price as they run down some notable nominations from the 2026 ECMAs and the JUNO awards. Both take place in May in Sydney, NS and Hamilton, ON respectively. Playlist Pierre Guitard – LEMONS :: Goldie Boutellier – Neon Nuptials :: Kellie Loder – When We Kiss ::

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Testing For Echo – Episode 95 – Braydon 2.0 – Orig. Air Date Jan 31, 2026

Hi there everyone. This is Testing For Echo Episode 95 on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I am your host Tim Scammell. This is another very special episode for me. Let’s call it Braydon version 2. You’ll recall that did the music picks a while ago. A couple of nights

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People Need Music: January 22, 2026

Tonya and co-host Jeff Richardson showcase artists who are part of Shivering Songs 2026. Playlist: Dad Patrol – Worms, Larva, Insects, Creepy Crawly :: Coyote – Hope You Feel It :: Mo Kenney – Evening Dream :: Logan Richard – Up From Here :: Qwinn – Love Like Before :: Wolf Castle – Gravity/Levity ::

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People Need Music: January 15, 2026

Dan Mangan will be in Fredericton on January 24, 2026 as part of Shivering Songs. Dan calls into People Need Music to chat with Tonya about his latest release, Natural Light, gratitude, valuing fans and what he loves about New Brunswick. Tune in! Playlist: Amy Millan – Untethered :: Dan Mangan – Just Know It

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Away From The Mire – Episode 104 – RIP Bob Weir

Sad start to show this week with passing of Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead happening this weekend. I played a track from his 1972 solo album, new music from Winged Wheel, This Is Lorelei, Geese and much more great music.   I will also be starting up a new show focusing primarily on jam

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Testing For Echo – In Conversation with Brian Greenway of April Wine – Air Date Jan 10/2026

Hello again all. I’m really happy that you’re here and what a treat we have for you! A few weeks ago I was asked if I wanted to interview Canadian rock legend Brian Greenway of the Canadian Multi Award winning band April Wine! I don’t have rock royalty crossing my path too often so off

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People Need Music: January 8, 2026

Tonya profiles strong female and non-binary artists in today’s episode of People Need Music. Playlist: Serena Ryder – Stompa :: Kathleen Edwards – Change the Sheets :: Allison Russell – Eve Was Black :: Patsy Gallant – J’ai besoin d’air :: Erin Saoirse Adair – Gaslight :: Amelia Curran – Watershed :: Jenn Grant –

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People Need Music: Tonya’s Top Ten of 2025

This week, Tonya counted down her top albums of 2025. Playlist: The Barr Brothers – Let it Hiss :: The Black Keys – No Rain, No Flowers :: Lou-Adriene Cassidy – Dis-moi, dis-moi, dis-moi :: Dan Mangan – Diminishing Returns :: Amy Millan – Wire walks :: Absolute Losers – In The Crowd :: Zach

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Nothing in Particular: 2025-Dec-23

Episode 24. A contemporary and traditional, sweet and melancholy Christmas edition. Artist Song Album Year Hilary Grist Branch’s Arms It’s Officially Winter Now 2012 Leigh Nash Maybe This Christmas Wishing for This 2006 She & Him The Christmas Waltz A Very She & Him Christmas 2011 Jenn Grant Downtown Christmas Eve Forever On Christmas Eve

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People Need (Christmas) Music: December 18, 2025

Enjoy some holiday music from (mostly all) Canadian artists. Playlist: Hey Rosetta! – Carry Me Home :: Logan Richard – Stay in this Moment :: The Darcys – Another Log on the Fire :: Dan Mangan – A Christmas Song :: Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers – A Christmas to Remember :: Tyler Shaw – A

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