Ghostkeeper‘s seventh studio album, Balloon Moon, finds the Métis pop experimentalists looking inward and outward at once. Out October 27 on Victory Pool Records, Balloon Moon explores both the world around them as well as more introspective themes. […] The post Ghostkeeper: The Ins and Outs of Balloon Moon appeared first on CKUA.

Check out the top played albums of the week! 🌺 = Albertan 🍁 = Canadian The post Top 30 Chart: Sept 11 – 17, 2026 appeared first on CKUA.

On Wednesday, September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, CKUA will participate, along with radio stations across Canada, for A Day To Listen. A Day […] The post A Day To Listen 2026 appeared first on CKUA.

Some musicians schedule tours because the timing fits between their other gigs as studio musicians, music teachers, or artists-in-residence. Trevor Tchir’s upcoming Edmonton show works because he has a break […] The post Trevor Tchir: What Fools Endure appeared first on CKUA.

We have heard many times that our listeners appreciate the variety they hear on CKUA. If you enjoy diverse programming with interesting guests, tune in on Saturday, September 26. Classical […] The post Don’t Miss September 26 on CKUA appeared first on CKUA.

The Black Feathers are a husband-and-wife duo, Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler, based in Gloucestershire, UK, who play a blend of folk and Americana. They’re on their way to Alberta […] The post Five Questions with The Black Feathers appeared first on CKUA.

Check out the top played albums of the week! 🌺 = Albertan 🍁 = Canadian The post Top 30 Chart: Sept 4 – 10, 2026 appeared first on CKUA.

As Sparrow Blue gears up for their performance at the second annual Lazy Bison Music Fest in Wainwright on October 3, the band is looking forward to bringing “real thick […] The post Sparrow Blue at Lazy Bison Music Fest appeared first on CKUA.

CKUA will be the host venue for a special event on October 8. CFR Backroads Series and CKUA Radio present: Sister City Sessions Edmonton. Celebrate Canadian Finals Rodeo Week […] The post Sister City Sessions appeared first on CKUA.

Mike and Tricia Flanagan live in Calgary, but their latest gift in support of CKUA has a “Rocky Mountain” touch. The Flanagans have made a $50,000 gift towards CKUA’s centenary […] The post Mike and Tricia Flanagan Support CKUA appeared first on CKUA.

When Little Miss Higgins—AKA Jolene Higgins—rolls into your town, expect a merch table with a few surprising items on it. The singer-songwriter will be selling home-grown garlic, handmade soap, wooden […] The post Little Miss Higgins: Magic Moments appeared first on CKUA.

Check out the top played albums of the week! 🌺 = Albertan 🍁 = Canadian The post Top 30 Chart: Aug 28 – Sept 3, 2026 appeared first on CKUA.

We’re always happy to share news when hosts have guests or special programming lined up. Let’s look ahead with two CKUA hosts as they welcome guests on their programs. The Departure Lounge with host Erin […] The post Cam Penner and Colin James on CKUA appeared first on CKUA.

When we reach acclaimed Montreal singer-songwriter Basia Bulat, she is on Prince Edward Island, enjoying a last bit of summer holiday. She has since launched her fall tour but is […] The post Basia Bulat: A Little Bouquet appeared first on CKUA.

Ross Fizzard‘s website describes the Albertan singer-songwriter as a “student of duality,” a truly apt label for the man and his work. As he prepares for his performance at Edmonton’s Down By The River Festival on September 20, Fizzard […] The post The Duality of Ross Fizzard appeared first on CKUA.

CKUA is proud to announce a $100,000 gift from National Bank of Canada. Founded in 1859, National Bank of Canada offers comprehensive personal and business banking, wealth management, and have a capital markets division. “National Bank […] The post National Bank Supports CKUA appeared first on CKUA.

For longtime Drumheller area resident and CKUA listener Brenda C., the call came on an ordinary morning over coffee. “My phone started ringing, I looked over at it, and CKUA […] The post Meet 50/50 Raffle Winner Brenda C. appeared first on CKUA.

Check out the top played albums of the week! 🌺 = Albertan 🍁 = Canadian The post Top 30 Chart: Aug 21 – 27, 2026 appeared first on CKUA.

We are looking ahead to our centenary in 2027, and as we make plans, we’re conducting an online survey of our listeners. The goal of the survey is to gather opinions and ideas on […] The post CKUA 100: Survey appeared first on CKUA.

All of us at CKUA are grateful to Peace Hills General Insurance, a Western Canadian company that has stepped forward to support CKUA with a $50,000 donation. This generous contribution […] The post Peace Hills General Insurance Supports CKUA appeared first on CKUA.

You Me & Zach will be one of the highlights of this year’s Purple City Fest Block Party, bringing a set tailored to the festival’s high-energy atmosphere. With just a half hour to work with, […] The post You Me & Zach: Laying Down Roots appeared first on CKUA.

We know the days are getting shorter and that mornings are feeling cooler. However, we are hanging onto those sweet summer vibes here at CKUA. We’ve had so many wonderful […] The post CKUA Summer 2026: Bonus Coverage appeared first on CKUA.

Four-time winners of Scotland’s “Live Act of the Year” award, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene. We connected with drummer Fraser […] The post Five Questions with Skerryvore appeared first on CKUA.

Check out the top played albums of the week! 🌺 = Albertan 🍁 = Canadian The post Top 30 Chart: Aug 14 – 20, 2026 appeared first on CKUA.

Richard Inman is a storyteller with strong roots in Western Canada. The singer-songwriter, who divides his time between southern Alberta and Winnipeg, Manitoba, has a new album that’s making waves […] The post Richard Inman: Damage I Done appeared first on CKUA.

CKUA’s final on-site presence at an Alberta summer music fest for 2026 is September 3 – 6, when we head to Banff. Banff International String Quartet Fest (BISQFest) offers […] The post CKUA Summer 2026: BISQFest appeared first on CKUA.

As the music world adjusts to the news that Dolly Parton passed away on August 25, 2026 at the age of 80, CKUA hosts are spinning her tunes, and speaking […] The post Remembering Dolly Parton appeared first on CKUA.

The Rural Alberta Advantage will return to familiar territory this fall when they take the stage on Friday, September 18 at Edmonton’s Down By The River festival. Although the band […] The post Rural Alberta Advantage at Down By The River appeared first on CKUA.

Be part of Alberta’s rich cultural history, and its future. Apply to join CKUA’s Board of Directors. CKUA is more than a radio station. Our listeners, donors, and supporters rely […] The post Board Recruitment appeared first on CKUA.

Check out the top played albums of the week! 🌺 = Albertan 🍁 = Canadian The post Top 30 Chart: Aug 7 – 13, 2026 appeared first on CKUA.

We reach Michaela Slinger on the road, taking a brief rest in a month of steady touring throughout western Canada. She joined Calgary’s Michael Bernard Fitzgerald for the west coast […] The post Michaela Slinger: Green and Trying appeared first on CKUA.

On The Departure Lounge, every song is a boarding call for listeners seeking musical discovery. Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm MT, CKUA host Erin Ross explores the distinct sounds and voices […] The post Now Boarding at The Departure Lounge appeared first on CKUA.

Keb’ Mo’s newest album is a stripped-down record that features just his voice, acoustic guitar, and some special guests. It’s been described as an optimistic album, which is remarkable, considering its release after the artist faced life-changing illness. The five-time Grammy winner, […] The post Keb’ Mo’ on Mulligan Stew appeared first on CKUA.

We’re happy to announce that Joni Doornenbal is the new host of Residency, CKUA’s weekly overnight development slot. Starting on Saturday, August 22 at 12am MT, she’ll be on the air with her contribution to […] The post Joni Doornenbal Hosts Residency appeared first on CKUA.

It’s been a few years since the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra has been able to perform its annual Symphony Under the Sky concert series at the Hawrelak Park Amphitheatre. Due to the park’s renovations, outdoor summer programming shifted […] The post ESO Returns to Hawrelak Park appeared first on CKUA.

Check out the top played albums of the week! 🌺 = Albertan 🍁 = Canadian The post Top 30 Chart: July 31 – August 6, 2026 appeared first on CKUA.

It’s time for the 45th Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival to take over Old Strathcona. Whether you check out a play, hear some music, or meet up with friends […] The post CKUA Summer 2026: Edmonton Fringe Festival appeared first on CKUA.

Tenille Townes left Grande Prairie when she was 19, to move to Nashville. She was a teenager with very big dreams, a very big voice, and a lot of gumption. […] The post Tenille Townes: Home to Bear Creek appeared first on CKUA.

Check out the top played albums of the week! 🌺 = Albertan 🍁 = Canadian The post Top 30 Chart: July 10 – 16, 2026 appeared first on CKUA.

Alberta is a hotbed for music, arts, and culture, and Peace River’s Circus of Hell are making it even hotter. The duo are known for turning danger into performance art, blending fire performing and sideshow stunts […] The post Circus of Hell: Fanning the Flames appeared first on CKUA.

Ahmed Moneka was 24 when he found himself stranded in Toronto. It was 2015 and Moneka was presenting a short film, The Society, at the Toronto International Film Festival. His […] The post Ahmed Moneka: It’s A Good Life appeared first on CKUA.

CKUA Summer is rolling on! Next stop: The Calgary Folk Music Festival! What began in 1980 as a modest two-day affair on three stages has grown into the Calgary Folk Music Festival’s […] The post CKUA Summer 2026: Calgary Folk Fest appeared first on CKUA.

Check out the top played albums of the week! 🌺 = Albertan 🍁 = Canadian The post Top 30 Chart: July 3 – 9, 2026 appeared first on CKUA.

Valerie June embodies a joy that bursts out into her music. The Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist has opened for The Rolling Stones and Robert Plant, written music for Mavis Staples and the […] The post Valerie June: Seeking Joy appeared first on CKUA.

As CKUA Summer continues, we’re looking ahead to Rosebud’s Open-Air Music Festival. This one-day celebration in mid-August brings music-lovers from all over the province to the southern Alberta hamlet. Paul […] The post Fred Eaglesmith Plays Rosebud appeared first on CKUA.

Who knew that a broken radio button in a used car could lead to a lifelong love of CKUA? When Bob and Barb Shaunessy from Calgary bought a used Datsun […] The post A Major Gift for CKUA from Bob and Barb Shaunessy appeared first on CKUA.

Our next in-person festival experience for CKUA Summer is KDays. Every July, when the midway comes to town in Edmonton, there’s music galore. This year, KDays and CKUA Radio have partnered to bring you a stacked local entertainment lineup. […] The post CKUA Summer 2026: KDays appeared first on CKUA.

CKUA Radio Foundation is pleased to announce that Tyson Erno has joined the team as Chief Operating Officer of CKUA. An experienced leader with a strong background in management and technical production, […] The post Welcome, Tyson Erno appeared first on CKUA.

Check out the top played albums of the week! 🌺 = Albertan 🍁 = Canadian The post Top 30 Chart: June 26 – July 2, 2026 appeared first on CKUA.

CKUA is welcoming a new host to the airwaves: Paula Spurr. She will be joining our roster of fill-in hosts ready to step in across our broadcast schedule. “I am beyond thrilled to […] The post Meet New Host Paula Spurr appeared first on CKUA.