John Watts first became hooked on jazz 60 years ago. He has enjoyed the thrill of performance by great musicians in several countries, and also by many musicians who never made the big time but who captured the moment of pure improvisation and truly connected with their audience.  He has collected a large number of recordings from all eras of jazz and will present an eclectic mix from the collection.

At sixteen, after an early diet of pop music, Sir Mike was transfixed by hearing Buddy Guy for the first time. This led to a lifelong love affair with the blues in all its forms, which continues to this day. Not one to let talent get in the way, he spent over forty years in a plethora of no hope but enthusiastic Bar Bands. Many adventures ensued and an extra layer of life’s richness was added by the company and commitment of blues persons of every hue. Sir Mike’s show is formed by this experience and is designed to share his passion and show off the music’s depth, variety and history and to remind folks that, contrary to the popular myth, the blues makes you feel good!

Prepare for a riveting ghost story, and a psychic ride into unsettling dimensions. In Seeing Dead People, Nicola Furlong spins compelling tales of Canadian supernatural occurrences. The stories may be delightful and disturbing, especially when you hear the uncanny insights from D’Arcy, a professional psychic who is hearing the tales for the very first time. Goosebumps guaranteed!

Seeing Dead People is created, produced and hosted by Nicola Furlong for RadioSidney. Episodes emerge on thirteenth of every month. Contact: info@radiosidney.ca, with “Seeing Dead People” in subject line.

What About Us?, which appropriately is the title of a 1963 single by Liverpool group The Undertakers, is a show not about the big names, but about the others. It looks at those artists on both sides of the Atlantic who may not have achieved any chart hits, or had one big hit or managed to make the upper end of the charts before disappearing, but were still very much a part of the recording scene of the sixties.

It covers those artists who turned out singles between 1962, the year that both The Beatles and The Beach Boys first entered the charts, and 1969, the end of the sixties. Often singles achieved local success or were heard only a few times but people still liked them and those are the songs that regularly get trampled under or forgotten. What About Us remembers those songs and artists with a view to introducing listeners to songs or groups they have never heard or have not heard in a good long time.  In this regard, it’s not The Same Old Song.

This is a weekly show featuring articles of current affairs on the Saanich Peninsula of Vancouver Island. The show is hosted by Peter Wainwright and will include guest newsmakers talking about recent events and topics of local interest. 

Welcome to About the Peninsula, Radio Sidney’s relaxed and entertaining chat show, hosted by author and artist Nicola Furlong. Nicola’s goal is to interview local businesses and residents about their fascinating jobs and hobbies. From astrophysicists to craft brewers to dog whisperers, you’ll find the conversations interesting, informative and inspiring. Listen in and discover life on the Saanich Peninsula as you never imagined.

From their origins in the early sixties, their rise to musical prominence, the influence of the British Invasion, through the seventies and beyond, we’ll explore this great band here on Beach Boys Brunch.  We'll study their albums, the singles, the tracks that never made it onto a record as well as looking at artists influenced by the Beach Boys and so much more.

Culture Sonic is a show bringing classical music to Radio Sidney. Join host Judith Pazder as she take listeners on a musical journey with tracks spanning boundaries and musicians as close as the Peninsula to those far away.

The Sixties, one of the most vibrant periods in musical history, and what a wonderful mosaic of music.  The softer sounds of the early sixties, the British Invasion through the mid-sixties fading into the summer of love and the psychedelic sixties.  You'll find yourself saying "I don't remember the last time I heard that tune and will take you right back to that incredible decade of music. 

Peninsula Theatre is an original production of Radio Sidney. Our goal is to bring the talented performers of the Saanich Peninsula into the public light by going out into the community and encouraging live performance at local venues. We stream these programs to you live and follow with a podcast version for your listening pleasure.

Host and writer Nicola Furlongs brings her brand of humour and curiosity to this series of podcasts. Nicola also offers practical tips and helpful techniques for writers on crafting genre novels, like murder mysteries, from her little how-to-ebook Youdunit Whodunit.

Our Sound is a monthly show hosted by local musician John Shaw. We feature recordings from musicians performing at events and venues around the Saanich Peninsula.  We include studio recordings, interviews with local musicians, and live recordings from right here at the Radio Sidney station in downtown Sidney.