Jigs & Reels Radio KW

Jigs & Reels Radio KW

Jigs & Reels Radio KW is a weekly live radio broadcast hosted by volunteer Dean Clarke. On Monday nights at 6pm ET/7:30pm NL, listeners can tune in to 98.5 CKWRFM or stream online at www.CKWR.com from the studios in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. The show features a diverse range of Newfoundland and Labrador music, showcasing the genres of the past, present, and future. Jigs & Reels Radio KW, with a website at www.jigsandreelsradiokw.com and social media accounts on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Listeners are encouraged to like, follow, and subscribe to stay up-to-date

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May 4, 2025 52 mins

It's that time again, folks! Another month has flown by and we've got a brand spankin' new Jigs & Reels Radio KW and East & Nowhere Songsmiths exclusive top 10 countdown of the hottest tunes coming out of Newfoundland. This month's chart is a doozy, with some serious heavy hitters and up-and-comers shaking things up.

But before we dive into the juicy details, let's give a massive shout-out to all the inc...

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Oh boy oh boy, do we have a show for you tonight, folks! This episode from the live broadcast aired on April 28, 2025 is an absolute stunner. We've got not one, but TWO incredible interviews lined up that you won't want to miss. First up, we chat with the insanely talented Liam Peacock, formerly of the band Dora but now making waves with his new project Midnight Watch. Liam gives us the inside scoop on his hot new solo rele...

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April 15, 2025 118 mins

Get ready for a sonic Easter basket of goodies on this special episode of our podcast! Originally broadcast on Monday, April 14, 2025, we're now bringing these musical treats straight to your streaming playlist. While our live show rocks the airwaves every Monday at 6pm ET / 730pm NL on www.mix985.ca, you can now enjoy this NL music celebration anytime, anywhere!

This episode is packed with bangers from our regular rotation plus...

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April 7, 2025 119 mins

Tune in for a live-to-air broadcast, replaying right now! This special show, recorded on April 7, 2025, features brand-new music from exciting artists like Will Carter, Justin Hannam, Asetha Power, Cove Pond, Dawn of Tunes, and Strike 4 - all part of the New Music Monday lineup. You'll also hear other great tunes from the talented musicians of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Catch this live-to-air broadcast every Monday night at 6pm ...

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Your exclusive NL music monthly top 10 for March 2025 is here! These 10 songs were voted by you from over 30 tunes, with over 1,000 votes cast. While 3 tracks remain from last month, there's a brand new number one and plenty of fresh music to discover.

This top 10 list was first broadcast live on Jigs & Reels Radio KW on Jigs And Reels Radio KW - Free Internet Radio - Live365And you can catch these songs featured in the New ...

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April 1, 2025 119 mins

Wow, what a show it was on the Monday night's live broadcast. You can now hear it anytime right here on your favourite streaming platform. This show is taken from March 31st, 2025!

Not only did I have the privilege of chatting with the legendary Paul Hamilton of Hamilton Sound about their new single "Echoes in the Hall," but I also got to talk to Tie Elford about an upcoming Hip Hop showcase at the Bella Vista in St. ...

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March 19, 2025 117 mins

Oh my, you'll want to hear this show over and over! The Paddy's Day special aired live on www.MIX985.ca on March 17, 2025. Not only did it feature plenty of lively Irish Newfoundland music, but also 13 brand new tracks from the New Music Monday Segment. Get ready to groove to the sounds of Alex Duffy, Evan Watts Smith, Heather Feather, Jason Gill, Jason R Martin, Jeff Foran, Justin Hannam, Personal Spaced Invader (aka Brian...

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March 19, 2025 120 mins

It's time for your favorite all-Newfoundland and Labrador music show, broadcasting live from right here in Kitchener-Waterloo, ON. This is the only show that goes live to air from outside NL. This episode was recorded on Monday, March 10, 2025.

On today's show, you'll hear an interview with Ben Chapman-Smith of Lost & Found, where we discuss the annual RPM Challenge that takes place every February. Plus, brand new mu...

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March 19, 2025 119 mins

Buckle up for this week's podcast which was taken from the live broadcast! On the air from Monday, March 3rd, 2025, you'll be blown away by the hot new tracks. Get ready to hear radio debuts from DJDJ (aka Jamie Taylor), Jim Shannahan, Spence, Grayscout, Miss Kris, and Courtney Madison. Tune in early to hear these songs before they're released!

I'll also be chatting with Justin and Tyler of Coaker's Hat about the...

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March 19, 2025 116 mins

Get ready for a wild ride on this week's MIX985 streaming episode! Tune in to hear brand new tunes from Lucas Snow, Jamie Taylor, Damian Follett, David T Kent, Kyla Tilley, Christina Bishop, Tony Randell, and Colleen Power. Plus, we've got an exclusive interview with Jordan and Kirsten of Quote the Raven - they'll be chatting about their new single "Borrowed Time" and their summer plans. And that's not all...

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Welcome to the inaugural top 10 based on your votes cast at www.jigsandreelsradiokw.com. These songs were taken from over 40+ tracks from the New Music Monday segment heard live on the air every Monday at 6pm ET / 730pm NL on MIX985 or online at MIX985.ca.

The top is based on your votes during the final week of the month and will debut on air on the Jigs & Reels Radio KW radio station on live365.com on the first Saturday and Sun...

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February 19, 2025 119 mins

This was a special episode as we recently lost along-standing member of the NL music community. The episode first aired on February 10th, 2025 during a live broadcast. Corey Crewe of Corey & Trina has now reunited with his late wife, and they are entertaining others who have also passed on. We pay tribute to Corey & Trina by sharing their history and playing their album, "Songs For Dancing and Laughing." We also f...

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February 4, 2025 121 mins

Welcome back, sports fans! You're in for a real treat on this episode of the podcast. Not only are we debuting brand new music from the live to air from February 3rd- 2025 from Robert Hiscock, Lucas Snow, Bill Drake, and Spence, but I'll also be sitting down for an exclusive interview with Reece Gaines - a former NBA first-round draft pick who's now the head coach of the Newfoundland Rogues in the BSL.

Gaines has had qu...

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February 4, 2025 121 mins

Hey there, welcome to another jam-packed episode on your favorite streaming platform! This replay is from our live show on January 27th, 2025. We've got a ton of brand new music, radio debuts, and a wicked interview lined up for you.

You'll hear from some of the hottest artists around, including Robert Hiscock, Tony Randell, Lucas Kettle, Hippy Junior with Blazearo, Deano Reid, Ian Crewe, Boys Who Think, Tyler Humby, MacKen...

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February 4, 2025 123 mins

Hey there and welcome to another awesome upload on your favorite streaming platform! This replay is from our live show on January 20th, 2025. On today's episode, you'll hear some incredible new tunes from Johnboy Walsh, Jesse Smith, Fourthright, Lil Pony Boy, Alex Duffy and Spence. Plus, I chat with Alexann of the high-energy Celtic/Newfoundland punk band Clover Overboard about their start in the biz and their journey from ...

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January 22, 2025 123 mins

Welcome to another show of Jigs & Reels Radio KW, broadcasting from your favorite streaming platform. This episode was recorded live on January 20th, 2025, during our regular Monday night show on Mix985 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

From 6-8pm ET / 7:30-9:30pm NL, our live broadcasts feature engaging conversations, behind-the-scenes insights, and a diverse mix of musical genres from Newfoundland and Labrador. This week, we'...

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Welcome to part 2 of the 2024 year in review! This recording is from the January 6, 2025, live broadcast. It's a collection of new music that played every Monday night on the Jigs & Reels Radio KW show in 2024.

Since there was too much to fit into one episode, this part covers June through December. You might hear some familiar tunes that take you back and some fresh tracks - they're all amazing, so be sure to follow th...

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Welcome to the recorded podcast of Jigs & Reels Radio KW's live-to-air broadcast from December 30, 2024! This episode is part one of the 2024 in review.

For this special episode, I took some of the best songs featured on our New Music Monday segments throughout the year and compiled them into two parts. It was so much fun getting to revisit these amazing tunes again.

Just to clarify - these podcasts are taken directly from our ...

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January 14, 2025 120 mins

The annual request and dedication Christmas show. Playing nothing but NL Christmas music from yesterday, today and tomorrow. There were no interviews or new music Monday segment on this show 2 days before Christmas 2024.

Be sure to tune into the live-to-air broadcast, each and every Monday night at 6pm ET / 730pm NL on www.ckwr.com

If this is your first time or listening again, you can do it right here, on your favorite streaming...

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January 14, 2025 120 mins

Hey everyone! Welcome to the rebroadcast of the live Jigs & Reels Radio KW show on Mix 98.5 from December 16, 2024. You can catch it on your favorite streaming platform.

On this special NL Christmas episode, we'll be playing nothing but NL holiday tunes all show long. But we'll also make time to chat with Terri Lyn and Justin from Kitchinparti, plus bring you the New Music Monday segment and the Dildo Brewery Diary with Angie R...

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