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  • Fridays 7-9
    Eclectica

    Eclectica is a musical journey that can be anywhere from ethnic world music, indie, electronic, hip hop, lo-fi, or possibly music from outer space. Your host Marianne is a sonic voyager seeking out ear candy that satisfies the soul. Take a weekly trip on her show Friday evenings from 8-10.

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  • Sundays 6-9 PM
    Hayden Carpenter

    A Sunday Night Music/Interview show with special guests that range from Musicians, Artists, Athletes, Local Business Owners, Non-Profits, and all things Elk Rapids and surrounding areas.

    We Will keep the public up to date on calendared events so folks know where the music is going to be, where the plays are, and all the great events are being held in the upcoming week. All while being backed up by Killer tunes, Live Music, and local stories.

    Feel free to suggest and request! Sunday night Vibes.

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  • Sat 12-1 & Sun 10-11 - DJ Leo

    Classical music, opera, classical and contemporary musical meets Minecraft, Destiny, and Fortnite. Let's learn, discover, and grow together.

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  • M, W, F 8-11 AM
    Jon Christy

    Start your mornings with “The Morning Show”, a thoughtful blend of music and reflection designed to inspire, entertain, and inform.


    Each week, Jon Christy takes listeners on a journey that balances heartfelt conversations, classic tunes, and insightful commentary.  

    Tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings on Village Radio!

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  • Sun 2-4 & Tues 6-8 PM
    Big Melo

    Featuring Blues, Jazz, Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Big Band, and all of the above genres that are found and expressed in Rock and Roll.  Playing the music he loves, the soundtrack of his life.

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  • Thursdays 6-9 PM - Ivan J

    Join Ivan J as he plays music from a mix of genres leaning heavy on adult alternative/alt country/classic rock and whatever else crosses his random mind.  You might hear Hank Williams Sr. followed by Pavement.

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  • Saturdays & Sundays 11-12
    DJ Nicky

    Don't miss DJ Nicky's hip hop hour, where he's spinning family friendly hip hop - from Vanilla Ice, NF, Connor Price and more!  Whether you're a 90's baby looking to revive your parachute pants, or one of our young listeners looking for  some rap that Mom and Dad will approve of, DJ Nicky's got you covered.

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  • Sat & Sundays 12-2 PM
    Dave Lawson

    THE SHAKE OUT is an all-vinyl two-hour radio show hosted by Detroit DJ Dave Lawson, sharing shouldabeen hits and forgotten favorites. Dave connects deep cuts to familiar musical narratives through background players, producers, songwriters, and studios. Each week is an freerange genre romp through soul, rhythm and blues, early rock’n’roll, disco, funk, reggae, garage, Brill Building pop, NOLA, indie, jazz, City Pop, honky tonk, and who knows what else – all pulled from Dave’s personal record collection. Mostly 45s, always vinyl! Learn more at www.shakeoutradio.com

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  • Saturdays 9-11 PM
    DJ Wonder

    "The Mix Tape" will feature a blend of musical genres. Primary genres for the show will include alternative rock, rock, folk rock, and electronica. 

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  • Mondays 7-10 PM
    Nick Ranger

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  • Saturdays 11 PM-Midnight
    DJ Phil Ruedi

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  • Sun 5-6 PM, Wed 6-7
    Alex Smith

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  • Sun 4-5 PM & Wed 5-6 PM
    DJ Aubri

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  • Time - Aaron Timlin

    A special program featuring Village Radio’s own advisory board members as they spotlight stations from around the world. Each week Aaron will share the curator’s handpicked station in a one- to three-hour listening journey.

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  • TIME - Tyler Vess

    Take a journey through time with Chansons Chronologiques, a weekly hour-long exploration of francophone music from its earliest roots to modern-day sounds. Hosted by James Tyler Vess, this rich and eclectic series begins with ancient traditional music of French Canada and winds its way through the decades—highlighting folk, wartime ballads, 1960s yéyé pop, African and Caribbean francophone music, disco, techno, early hip hop, and alternative rock.

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