Never a dull moment! Upcoming Festivals in Ottawa:

• July 18-August 16 (Fridays & Saturdays): Centretown Movies
• July 19: Japanese Summer Festival
• July 24-August 7: Ottawa Chamberfest
• July 31-Aug 3: Cracking Up the Capital Summer Fest
• July 31-Aug 4: Busker Fest

August 2014

• July 24-August 7: Ottawa Chamberfest
• August 18-23: Arboretum Fest

September 2014

• September: Ottawa Folk Festival

Let us know if you have more to add to this list!

Festivals galore in Ottawa (and Toronto!)

Here we go again. Ottawa is becoming Canada's hotspot for open air music festivals! Take your pic and get on out there!
Glow Fair:  Inaugural year for Glow Fair taking place on Bank Street, June 20-21.
Fringe Festival: June 19-29 at various venues.
Dragon Boat Festival:  June 19-22 at Mooney's Bay. Free concerts featuring Sheepdogs, Hey Ocean, Arkells and many more!
Ottawa Jazz Festival: Tonight is opening night!  Lots of stellar performances are lined-up including a great segment of Canadian indie bands. It also features plenty of Ottawa talent. 

Live from Toronto, it's NXNE!!!
Our friend, James Meloche of CHUO's Mixtape Sessions is live on location enjoying the best of Canada's indie scene in Toronto this weekend.  He is going to fill us in on all the action at NXNE. Tune in to hear who's in, who's out, where to catch the best bands and tips on how to make the most of this great Canadian annual festival.

Tune in at 5 pm every Friday at 89.1 FM or online at CHUO.fm.
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anne-marie
Host/Producer, Hop The Fence
Fridays @ 5
CHUO 89.1 Ottawa

www.hopthefence.ca
Twitter: www.twitter.com/HopTheFenceCHUO
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Last night, Thursday, June 5, I had the honour of receiving an Award for my 10 years of service at CHUO 89.1 fm.  It seems ironic to me as I would be the first to thank CHUO for giving me 10 years of joy, fulfillment and opportunity! It was a lovely event and I was not the only CHUO volunteer to pick up an award. 

The Deputy Minister of the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, Chisanga Puta-Chekwe, gave us a warm hand shake and both congratulated and thanked us individually. 

Thanks to CHUO for putting our names forth to be recognized. Thanks to our community and listeners for tuning in and sharing our on-air adventures.

anne-marie xox
Hop The Fence
Fridays at 5 pm, CHUO

Join us between 5 and 6 pm Friday to hear from 2 special guests:

WINCHESTER WARM
Ottawa's own are dropping a brand new disc Friday at the city's latest popular intimate concert venue, St. Alban's church.  The new record called Belle Attente was recorded around Ottawa with Jarrett Bartlett at the helm.  Expect a blend of pop indie delicacies mixed with angst and hope.

DELTA WILL
Visiting from outer-space, Delta Will are in at Pressed on Saturday joining More Please! for their CD release.  Delta Will's EP, It All Glows is abuzz with synth, samples, drum machines. The whole thing takes on ethereal tones with dark lyrics expressed mellifluously and harmonically.

We'll also be spinning tracks from other bands in town this weekend including FEVERS, Steve Berndt and Shari Ulrich.  Tune in to 89.1 FM in Ottawa or on-line at CHUO.FM

Your own personal dj,
anne-marie
Hop The Fence on CHUO

2 live studio performances on tap for you on this evening's Hop The Fence.

We are happy to welcome Marta Pacek back to the CHUO studio this evening.  Originating from Australia where she is highly regarded as an alt-folk-country artist, she has made her home here in Canada.  Canadians are taking notice,  turning heads and ears in her direction.  Marta’s third full-length album, Voodoo Dolls & False Alarms was released in March. She appears tonight in Wakefield at Kaffe 1870 and tomorrow night in Ottawa at the Rainbow.

Jen Lane's career started at the tender age of 16 buoyed by a Prairie Music Award nomination.  Later, a freak backstage accident left her with a badly broken foot that would take years to repair, bringing her budding career to a halt.  But she is back on both feet now and ready to start anew. The songstress and writer will be in Ottawa tonight at Raw Sugar.

Tune in at 5 pm on 89.1 FM in Ottawa or online at CHUO.fm. 

We look forward to chatting with Ottawa space-folkies, Orienteers who return to the stage at Irene's Pub on Saturday with special guest, Tilda. The two bands share two band members, yet each has its own signature sound. You'll hear everything from pedal steel guitar loops and bowed guitar, to e-Bows and trumpets.  We'll be giving away tickets to the show and limited edition CDs!

Also on the program tonight, we've got The Archers, who have just released their debut full-length album, These Wicked Woods. The young Victoria, BC based band have been making their mark in indie rock-folk-pop worlds since 2011 and their new album emerges triumphant with their blend of folky harmonies, modern rock, and indie-pop trends. The band will be at The Blacksheep Inn on Saturday night.

Tune in at 5 p.m. on 89.1 fm in Ottawa or online at CHUO.fm.  Get ready to Tweet or call to win tickets and CDs tonight between 5 and 6 pm.  Keep this # handy: 613-562-5967.
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anne-marie
Host/Producer, Hop The Fence
Fridays @ 5
CHUO 89.1 Ottawa

www.hopthefence.ca
Twitter: www.twitter.com/HopTheFenceCHUO
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hop-The-Fence/117638698322087

Toronto songwriter Jerry Leger is bringing his seventh studio album, Early Riser to Ottawa this weekend. In past albums, he has enjoyed the presence of some of Canada's elite, Serena Ryder and Ron Sexsmith.  On Early Riser he is joined by his excellent band, The Situation and welcomes Michael Timmins of Cowboy Junkies on production duty.

Tune in Friday at 5 p.m. to hear Jerry and his contagious, poignant and somewhat laid-back pop/folk/country tunes. If all goes well, he'll be showing up in person ahead of his gig tonight at Zaphod's.

Catch us on 89.1 fm in Ottawa or online at CHUO.fm.

Over 10 years ago, I started my journey as a college radio host and producer at CHUO.  It has been an enriching experience. I have learned so much over the decade and met hundreds of amazing people, musicians, artists and fellow community radio volunteers.  I have loved every moment! 

I recall in the very early days of the program, my occasional co-host, Alanna, "discovered" a great Toronto-based band called the Local Rabbits, from whence came my guest on this week's Hop The Fence: Peter Elkas

Peter is also celebrating a 10th anniversary! His acclaimed solo debut, Party Of One, which featured session musicians, Don Kerr (Ron Sexsmith) and Doug Friesen (Dave Bidini Band, John K Samson) was released in 2004. A limited vinyl pressing of the LP and a tour will mark the occasion. Peter will be in Ottawa on Saturday night at Mavericks.  I'm looking forward to speaking with him to reminisce on a decade gone by in what feels like the bat of eye.

Tune in at 5 p.m this Friday (and every Friday) at 89.1 FM in Ottawa or online at CHUO.fm

anne-marie
iamadj,iamwhatiplay

Here we go! Lots going on in town this weekend.  Must be springtime in O-Town!  Here's who's on today's program:

LIFE SIZE MEN:
Collectively, this band holds oodles of musical history and rock greatness.  Depending on where you've been for the past couple of decades, these names may sound familiar to you: Evil Farm Children, Screaming Bamboo, Gonks Go Beat...  Either way, if you wanna rawk, Life Size Men are your dudes and they will 'bring it' at Irene's on Saturday night. Bring ear plugs and dancing shoes.

SOUND OF LIONS:
Ottawa trip-hop funksters have a much anticipated, brand new disc called, Take Me With You. They are dropping this baby at Zaphod's on Saturday. You will love it! Find out why. Meet the band on HTF this Friday!

All the fun starts at 5 pm Friday. Tune in at 89.1 fm or on-line at www.CHUO.fm
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anne-marie
Host/Producer, Hop The Fence
Fridays @ 5
CHUO 89.1 Ottawa

www.hopthefence.ca
Twitter: www.twitter.com/HopTheFenceCHUO
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hop-The-Fence/117638698322087

Did you know Hop The Fence has been on the air over TEN YEARS?!! 
Did you know CHUO is now holding it's annual funding drive?  Here's another question for you... Why should you contribute to our annual funding drive?

• Because Hop The Fence has supported hundreds of up-and-coming Canadian independent bands over the last decade
• Because CHUO programs a great variety of non-commercial music you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else
• Because you appreciate community radio and the effort I have put into programming the last 520 Fridays just for you
• Because all the people who donate are extra cool, much loved and well respected!

• Because we have great prizes!

$25 donation – Friend of CHUO card! 
$30 donation - CHUO bottle opener/key chain + Friend of CHUO card!
$60 donation - Entry into 2 grand prize draws! (1 entry into National Arts Centre draw + 1 entry for Beau’s Natural Brewing Co. draw) + CHUO t-shirt + CHUO bottle opener/key chain + Friend of CHUO card!
$120 donation - Entry into 4 grand prize draws! (1 entry National Arts Centre draw + 1 entry for Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. draw + 1 entry into Black Sheep Inn draw + 1 entry into Via Rail draw!) + CHUO t-shirt + CHUO bottle opener/key chain + Friend of CHUO card!

Here's how you can reach me:
By email:  Send a message through the "Contact" page let me know how much you'd like to pledge. Include your mailing address and phone no. We will send you an invoice.
By phone: Call me during the show on Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. (EDT) at 613-562-5968. Credit cards also accepted.
In person: You are always welcome to drop by the studio in person, take a tour, pay your pledge and pick-up your prize.

Thank you in advance for your support. 
xox
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Your devoted dj, anne-marie
Host/Producer, Hop The Fence
Fridays @ 5
CHUO 89.1 Ottawa

www.hopthefence.ca
Twitter: www.twitter.com/HopTheFenceCHUO
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hop-The-Fence/117638698322087
613-562-5968